[Podcast] Keith Grabowski talks with AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year award winner Marcus Hilliard, Virginia Union Assistant coach
Marcus Hilliard LEAP Awards Show Notes:
Today in the Award Winner series of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by coach Marcus Hilliard. Hilliard serves as assistant coach, and defensive coordinator, and was awarded AFCA assistant coach of the year. Hilliard discusses his journey, what qualities an assistant should have and Virginia Union’s defensive line.
Following coach Hilliard, Keith Grabowski interacts with coaches in a “Your Call” segment. This segment is meant to share ideas from coaches for coaches through frequently asked questions and help the coaching community enhance the experience for their players. This segment we ae introduced to the “L.E.A.P Awards” from coach Alfredo Siva, head coach of Bolsa Grande high school.
01:00 Coach Hilliard’s start in coaching
03:00 Qualities that earned coach Hilliard recognition
04:55 Being a self-starter
06:10 Pillars of Virginia Union
07:50 Importance of giving back
09:17 Best ways of teaching the defense
10:35 Coach Hilliard’s favorite defensive schemes
11:55 Key coaching points coaching line movement
13:20 Best way to start the RPO
14:40 How to maintain the pace with players
16:05 Finding the advantage against offensive linemen
18:00 What is taught to the Virginia Union defensive linemen
20:22 Grading guys on film
21:50 Winning edge
23:00 Connect with coach:
Email: mahillird@vu.edu
Your Call: L.E.A.P Awards
24:55 L.E.A.P
Leadership
Effort
Attitude
Preparation
25:30 L.E.A.P evaluation
26:20 Award criteria
27:55 Checking in with the coaches
28:35 Giving the kids something tangible
29:18 L.E.A.P during the season
32:55 L.E.A.P in post season awards
34:15 How it is decided?
35:10 Connect with coach:
Twitter: @fbcoachsilva
Twitter: @Bolsafootball
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