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Jeff Steinberg is the guest on today’s “Lessons from 2017” edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. The 20th-year Rancho Verde (California) High School, fresh off his second sectional championship. Steinberg played football in Canada before transitioning to a coaching role in the United States. Today, Steinberg discusses how best to utilize players, the USA Football National Conference at Pro Bowl and more.

Show notes

• 1:30      How simplifying the game plan benefitted Rancho Verde this season
• 3:00     The process of simplifying the game plan
• 5:10      How Steinberg used all six skill position players prominently
• 7:15      How to figure out where players are the best fit
• 10:20   The role that special teams played on Rancho Verde’s squad
• 12:30   Why utilizing as many players as possible can help football as a whole
• 15:30   The importance of one-on-one interaction with players
• 16:30   The winning edge
• 17:45    The benefits of attending National Conference
• 18:55    A sneak peek at Steinberg’s Chalk Talk presentation at National Conference

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