On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Steven Ciocci, offensive line coach at Bryant University (R.I.). In 2018, Ciocci was part of an Florida International University’s offensive line staff that guided a unit to only allow eight sacks in 13 games, ranking third in the country behind “run happy” programs Army and Air Force. Ciocci joins the podcast today to talk about the basic coaching points he uses to teach his linemen.

2:02 Biggest factors leading to his teams prolific .62 sacks per game allowed

5:52 Coach’s journey

12:07 Coach’s story about a USA Football Regional

14:00 Basics of Coach’s OL technique

23:58 Use of hands

28:34 Length and use of arms

30:52 Identifying and communicating pressure and fronts

39:15 Pre-snap work

Connect with Coach:

Twitter: @CoachCiocci

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