Four Thumb Tacks by CoachTree
Four Thumb Tacks by CoachTree
Podcast Description
Enabling the Football Coaching Community, One Program and One Coach at a Time
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as coaching philosophy, leadership development, and offseason preparation, with episodes featuring topics like the transition from collegiate to high school coaching, the significance of community in building successful programs, and effective leadership strategies for coaches, athletes, and parents.
Enabling the Football Coaching Community, One Program and One Coach at a Time
Brett Dietz, Head Football Coach at DePauw University, joins Four Thumb Tacks to talk football, leadership, and the lessons learned from a life immersed in the game. A former four-sport college athlete and professional QB in Europe and the Arena League, Coach Dietz brings a unique perspective on how experience shapes coaching style.
We dive into:
- Building a championship culture at DePauw
- The concept of ”raising the floor” vs just raising the ceiling
- Coaching through COVID and the impact on team identity
- Grit equity, player development, and surrounding yourself with the right people
- Installing and evolving the QB Run RPO with practical, game-ready insights for high school and college coaches
Coach Dietz also shares stories from recruiting, arena football, and the storied Monon Bell rivalry—and wraps up with a rapid-fire 2-minute drill.
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