On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, former University of Wisconsin tight end and Brookfield Central High School (Wis.) head coach Joel Nellis hosts one of our featured series: The Home Team podcast. Our guest for this edition of the Home Team podcast is Camp Point Central High School (Ill.) head football coach Brad Dixon. In addition to leading the football program, Coach Dixon also presides as the head boys track coach, strength and conditioning coordinator, and the school’s physical education teacher. Hear how Coach Dixon’s family helps him balance his life both at home and on the field.

0:20 Joel Nellis intro

1:47 Guest speaker Brad Dixon intro

3:29 Meeting Mrs. Dixon

5:55 Coach Dixon’s children

8:41 Impact of coaching on the family

11:12 Job opportunity traps

13:54 Discipline with the kids

16:02 Feed the cats

23:50 Preparation vs. over-preparation

30:39 Regrets about resting?

36:59 Prioritizing family

41:35 Impact of philosophy on players

44:39 Could philosophy make it to collegiate level?

48:23 Coach Dixon’s legacy

52:38 Closing