[Podcast] College Leaders - Sam Parker, Ferris State

By Keith Grabowski | Posted 1/28/2019

Show Notes:

This week on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Sam Parker, offensive line coach at Ferris State. Coach Parker was a former offensive lineman for Ferris State and joined the Bulldogs’ staff in 2016. Ferris State had one of the top Division II offenses and finished the season as Division II’s national runner-up. Grabowski and Coach Parker discussed the Bulldogs’ offensive success, importance of involving all the players and how Coach Parker’s professional skill set helps him develop his players.

01:05 Coach Parker’s journey into coaching

06:12 Lessons that developed Coach Parker

09:22 Focus with Coach Parker’s professional development

12:02 Building the culture of the offensive line

16:07 The players want to contribute

18:50 Coaching up the mental reps

21:25 Continue to coach the younger guys

23:55 Coach Parker’s unique use of film

29:10 Key to being effective offensively

32:16 Rocket sweep

37:00 Winning edge

38:55 Connect with coach

Twitter: @coachparker

Email: samparker@ferris.edu

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