I started my coaching journey as a college student who just wanted an opportunity to coach football. I was fortunate enough to get an interview at the school in my
From Participation to Commitment: Building Real Buy-In at the JV Level JV and sub-varsity football live in a strange middle ground. Kids sign up, they get pads, they show up
I wanted the ball. I wanted to throw, catch, carry, and score. Highlights of Barry Sanders, Randy Moss, and Brett Favre filled my living room each fall weekend. Just like
Football Matters—But Not More Than Family JV football lives in a strange space. It matters a lot, but it’s not everything. It asks for commitment, accountability, and toughness, while also
Keep It Simple Stupid: Lessons from the Bills–Eagles Game and JV Football If you turned on the Bills-Eagles game today expecting fireworks, you were witness to what, on paper,
Dear Santa, I’m writing this year not because I’m missing anything myself—but because I know a whole lot of JV coaches around the country who are. And if anyone has
Winning the Off-Season: How JV Coaches Can Elevate the Entire Program When the final whistle blows and the season officially ends, there’s a natural exhale that happens. The grind of
JV Playbook 2.5: Practicing With Low Numbers: Turning a Challenge Into a JV Advantage If you haven’t already, check out my episode of Football Talk with Coach Chip: The Podcast.
What I’m Thankful For This Year in JV Football Every year when the leaves turn, the air cools, and the grocery stores start stocking pumpkin pies like they’re bracing for
A Love Letter to Power: How our JV Football Team Thrived on the Best Play in the Sport This week I had the opportunity to record my first podcast appearance
