Lew Acquarulo is today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. He’s been at the Division III powerhouse Trinity College (Hartford, Conn.) for 13 years, where he currently serves as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator.  Under Acquarulo’s guidance, Trinity led the nation in three different defensive categories in 2011, having allowed just 63.5 rushing yards per game, 195.5 total yards per game, and 8.13 points per game. In the podcast, he discusses game planning, halftime routines, communication and team culture.

Show Notes

• 1:05      Key things to watch for when breaking down an opponent
• 4:33      The importance of halftime adjustments
• 6:50      Using analytics in the pregame planning
• 10:59    How the staff communicates during a game
• 13:49    Combatting scripted plays
• 16:33    Why Acquarulo spends more time with his team watching film than on the field
• 18:06    Taking advantage of new technology
• 21:20    Alumni play a role in team culture
• 24:42    The winning edge