[PODCAST] North Gwinnett (Georgia) High School offensive coordinator Stephen Jackson talks balance

By Nick Caputo | Posted 4/13/2018

Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Steven Jackson, offensive coordinator at North Gwinnett High School (Georgia). In Jackson’s first season, North Gwinnett went 14-1, won the 7A state championship, set the school scoring record and had a 1,000-plus-yard rusher and a 1000-plus-yard receiver, and a 2,500-yard-plus passer. On today’s episode, Jackson and host Keith Grabowski talk about having a balanced offense and the “Perfect Play” practice period. 

Show Notes 

  • 1:23        Jackson’s start in coaching 
  • 5:55        Offensive philosophy at North Gwinnett 
  • 8:53        Preparing players for Friday Night 
  • 13:03     Creating a balanced offense 
  • 17:41     Stressing communication within your team
  • 21:29     “Perfect Play” practice period 
  • 30:31     A play Coach Jackson shared

Here's a diagram of that play:

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