#30 - Culture, Strength, and Offense with Mitch Johnson

FOLLOW US⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coach Speak Pod Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jamie Bolton Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dustin Martin Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPONSORS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rae Crowther Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pro Quick Draw: Exclusive 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TeamBuildr 30-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with promo code COACHSPEAK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tsunami Bar Sports⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠R4 Football System⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 10% off with code COACHSPEAKGUEST SPEAKER⁠⁠⁠Coach Mitch JohnsonSUMMARYIn this conversation, Mitch Johnson shares his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of building a strong culture in the weight room and integrating various offensive strategies, including the power rate and air raid offenses. He discusses the significance of accountability among players and how insights from baseball have influenced his coaching methods. The conversation also covers game planning, practice structure, and the importance of focusing on the little details to ensure success on the field. In this conversation, coaches Mitch Johnson, Jamie Bolton, and Dustin Martin discuss various aspects of football coaching, including offensive strategies, game day rituals, and the importance of adapting to different coaching styles. They share insights on RPO (Run Pass Option) decisions, the emotional dynamics of game day, and personal anecdotes about their coaching experiences. The discussion also touches on alternative career paths outside of coaching and the significance of maintaining a balanced approach to coaching and player development.CHAPTER00:00 Introduction to Coach Mitch Johnson01:28 The Power Rate Offense Explained03:35 Combining Air Raid and Power Offense05:25 Coaching Philosophy and Adaptability06:51 Influence of Baseball on Coaching08:56 Practice Structure and Situational Training12:36 Weightlifting and Athletic Development15:49 Strength Training Methodology18:10 Building Culture Through Weight Training21:12 The Importance of a Strong Weight Room Culture24:11 Integrating Offensive Strategies in Football25:34 Adapting Training to Athlete Needs25:43 Exploring Offensive Strategies: The Four Verts and Run and Shoot28:41 Adapting to Player Strengths: The Importance of Motion and Route Adjustments31:39 Rethinking Traditional Plays: The Shift from Y-Cross to Sail34:18 The Role of Mesh in Offensive Playbooks37:30 Game Planning: Weekly Installations and Adjustments40:16 Run Concepts: Gap vs. Zone and the Evolution of Strategies43:31 RPOs and Decision Making: Trusting the Quarterback46:26 Defensive Strategies: Understanding Opponent's Weaknesses49:31 Defensive Strategies and RPO Dynamics52:04 Coaching Aspirations Beyond Football55:25 Game Day Rituals and Mindsets01:03:10 Pregame Antics and Memorable MomentsSUBMISSIONSHave a question you'd like to be answered on Coach Speak?⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Q&A Submission Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Interested in being a guest speaker on Coach Speak? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest Speaker Submission Form