On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Davidson (N.C.) College head coach Scott Abell. In his first year as a college head coach, Abell’s offense ranked No. 1 in the FCS averaging 44.9 points per game, 557.6 total yards per game and 436 rush yards per game. Coach Abell shares how his time at the high school level prepared him for the collegiate ranks and how he found success at the college level.

:57 Coach Abell’s coaching journey

04:04 Success in a shared vision

07:55 Building a cohesive coaching staff

09:40 Key lessons learned

13:25 Marrying culture and strategy

16:21 Bringing in new coaches

18:26 Players adapting into Coach Abell’s offensive philosophy

22:48 Offensive teaching progression

26:30 Stressing the defense with the triple option

29:10 USA Football’s Contact Systems

31:27 Same personnel, different sets

34:55 Knowing who you are

38:46 Handling third down

42:34 Managing the passing game

44:35 Winning edge

45:40 Connect with coach: https://davidsonwildcats.com/index.aspx?path=football

Twitter: @Scott_AbellFB

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