Sun Coaches West

Coach Oliver talks about offensive line play, what he's learned working for great head coaches, what qualities make an elite assistant coach, and how to earn more responsibility within your program.  We also learn what makes Coach Dan Campbell such a superb head coach. 

People mentioned during this podcast:
Bob Petrino Sr, Paul Petrino, Dale Lindsey, Hank Fraley, Dan Campbell, Chad Savage, Bobby Daly, Aaron Glenn, Steve Belles, Penei Sewell, Taylor Decker, Ben Johnson   

What is Sun Coaches West?

All things football, from how to improve as a coach to the benefits and lessons from playing this great game.

SUN COACHES WEST PODCAST
Football Talk with Steve Oliver, Asst. OL Coach, Detroit Lions (50 minutes)

Chapter Time Topic
1 0:01 Introduction
2 1:28 How to recharge and stay fresh for a long season
3 2:40 Steve's coaching journey to end up on the Detroit Lions staff
4 USD, Idaho, Northern Montana, Idaho, USD, Detroit
5 6:37 The advantages of doing off-the-field jobs in your climb up the profession
6 9:45 Do AMAP to keep issues off of the head coach's desk
7 12:12 Qualities of a great assistant coach (at any level)
8 11:05 Go into the locker room everyday
9 13:35 Assistant coaches must take message of the head coach to the players everyday
10 15:40 Coaching points to help your offensive linemen
11 23:15 What qualities made Hamilton HS (AZ) so good when Steve played there
12 27:05 Coaching points of the kick slide for offensive tackles
13 34:25 Traits a head coach looks for to hire his coaching staff
14 37:00 What made Dale Lindsey so successful at the University of San Diego
15 41:45 How to earn internal promotions within your football program
16 47:00 What makes Dan Campbell such an exceptional coach in the NFL

People mentioned during this podcast:
Bob Petrino Sr, Paul Petrino, Dale Lindsey, Hank Fraley, Dan Campbell, Chad Savage, Bobby Daly, Aaron Glenn, Steve Belles, Penei Sewell, Taylor Decker, Ben Johnson