(Photo via Valdosta [Georgia] Daily Times)

Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Alan Rodemaker, head coach at Valdosta (Georgia) High School. Rodemaker led Valdosta to win a state championship in 2016. This episode was recorded live at the USA Football 2018 National Conference at Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida. Coach Rodemaker and host Keith Grabowski talk about building culture and game-planning.

Show Notes

• 1:10        Coach Rodemaker’s background in coaching
• 3:20        A mistake Coach Rodemaker has learned from
• 3:55        Coach Rodemaker’s coaching philosophy
• 5:10        Valdosta’s culture
• 8:40        Building culture
• 11:30     Best way to teach the game
• 12:50     Weight room organization
• 14:55     How concussion prevention affects coaching
• 16:25     Game planning throughout a week
• 18:35     Stopping the RPO
• 21:30     Special teams practice
• 22:15     Advice for young coaches
• 24:25     The winning edge
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