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4th Quarter Program with Mario Cristobal – Univ. of Miami

Coach of the Year Clinics — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:00:12 +0000

Watch as Coach Mario Cristobal discusses his fourth quarter program. He goes over his program's goals, stressing physicality, toughness, violence, and competition. He explains many elite drills used by his team and shares film to highlight how consistent practice transfers to game situations.

LSU Team Philosophies & Offense with Lane Kiffin – Louisiana State Univ.

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:49 +0000

Watch as Lane Kiffin discusses LSU team philosophies and offense. He shares several personal and professional stories that cover meaningful topics, including competitiveness and escaping the comfort zone. The second half of his presentation features an audience Q&A.

Creating Plays Off of Plays with Joe Judge – Univ. of Mississippi

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:25:03 +0000

Watch as Ole Miss Head Coach of Offense/Quarterbacks Joe Judge breaks down how to build a simple, effective offense that actually works on the field. He shows how to create a solid base system, then layer in plays that complement each other so everything ties together. You'll see how to help your quarterback make better reads and play faster. Coach Judge also walks through concepts like cross routes, stretching the defense at multiple levels, and using RPOs to keep defenses guessing. It's all about putting your players in the best position to succeed, attacking weaknesses, and calling plays that fit your quarterback, not forcing him into something he's not.

Our Culture with Zach Kittley – Florida Atlantic Univ.

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:21:00 +0000

Watch as Coach Zack Kittley discusses his program's culture. He explains how his program prides itself on its family environment, hard work, toughness, character, leadership, and manners. He then segues into how his team wins games by going over his offense, defense, and special teams philosophies.

Building a Winning Culture & Special Teams Drills with Jon Sumrall – Univ. of Florida

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:20:52 +0000

Watch as Coach Jon Sumrall discusses building a winning culture and special teams drills. He begins by talking about team culture, stressing the importance of creating a mission, vision, belief system, and rulebook. Then, he segues into talking about special teams, showing some film of drills that aid in their success.

Landshark Defense with Pete Golding – Univ. of Mississippi

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:20:19 +0000

Watch as Coach Pete Golding discusses the University of Mississippi Landsharks' defensive strategies. He covers his own defensive schemes and what he expects from his athletes. On top of that, he looks at what makes a good player shine more than others. Self-responsibility of the players is also vital to the success of the team. If a player's head is not in the game, they will not improve.

Rattler Core Values with Quinn Gray Sr. – Florida A&M Univ.

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:19:44 +0000

Watch as Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. discusses Rattler core values. He explains how to prepare and present yourself in order to get a head coaching role. He highlights several areas to consider developing (including mission statement, core values, vision, recruiting, player development, philosophy, and fundraising possibilities) before sharing what these areas look like in his own program.

What Are You Doing to Be Special with Cris Carter – Florida Atlantic Univ.

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:19:13 +0000

Watch as Coach Cris Carter asks his audience what they're doing to be special. He emphasizes the importance of football in his life and highlights how players must stand out from others in order to succeed.

Principles of Auburn Offense with Alex Golesh – Auburn Univ.

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:18:49 +0000

Watch as Coach Alex Golesh discusses the principles of Auburn offense. He covers key aspects of his program, including culture and offensive philosophy. More specifically, he shares game film to demonstrate his program's tempo, spacing, vertical run game, vertical pass game, and personnel placement. He ends his presentation with an audience Q&A.

Culture Is Your Brand with Willie Simmons – Florida International Univ.

Coach of the Year Clinics — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:17:48 +0000

Watch as Coach Willie Simmons discusses culture. He talks about his program's 7 F's of excellence (faith, fundamentals, fast, finish, fun, and family), non-negotiables, and ways of building C.U.T.S. (confidence, understanding trust, and school pride). He also encourages coaches to gain a true understanding of their team and know their ball.