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#28 - Adapt and Evolve: Coaching Both Sides of the Ball with James Vint

#28 - Adapt and Evolve: Coaching Both Sides of the Ball with James Vint

Update: 2025-08-19
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In this episode of CoachSpeak, hosts Dustin Martin and Jamie Bolton welcome Coach James Vint, a seasoned football coach with extensive experience in both offensive and defensive strategies. The conversation delves into Coach Vint's coaching journey, his evolution from an option-based offense to a more modern RPO system, and the importance of adaptability in coaching. They discuss the significance of understanding both sides of the ball, effective game planning, and the implementation of the 3-3-5 defensive formation. Coach Vint shares valuable insights on tackling techniques, training tools, and the necessity of communication within a team. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions, revealing Coach Vint's favorite drills, books, and memorable moments in coaching.


CHAPTER

00:00 Introduction to Coach James Vint

01:42 Coaching Journey and Philosophy

05:57 Transitioning Between Offensive and Defensive Roles

08:05 The Importance of Training Tools in Coaching

14:56 Evolution from Option-Based Offense to RPO

20:30 Understanding RPOs and Their Implementation

26:01 Game Planning and Offensive Strategy

36:28 Defensive Strategies: The 3-3-5 Scheme

38:52 Defensive Strategies and Challenges

41:18 Adapting to Modern Offenses

46:36 Tackling Techniques and Philosophy

54:19 Defensive Drills and Training Methods

01:00:25 Books and Resources for Coaches

01:02:17 Memorable Play Calls and Lessons Learned


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#28 - Adapt and Evolve: Coaching Both Sides of the Ball with James Vint

#28 - Adapt and Evolve: Coaching Both Sides of the Ball with James Vint

Coach Bolton and Coach Martin