FNF Coaches Podcast – Jackson High (Mo.) coach Brent Eckley
Description
Brent Eckley led the Jackson High (Mo.) football team to its first state championship in the program’s 125-year history. His squad bounced back from an overtime loss in the 2019 title game to run the table for an undefeated season. Topics for the podcast include:
What message he gave his players in the locker room after the 2019 defeat in the state title game (2:30 )
When he started looking ahead to 2020 (4:55 )
Setting a theme for the championship season (7:30 )
His philosophy for strength and conditioning (11:00 )
Seeking out mentors to advise him on overcoming a devastating loss (11:00 )
What to focus on after a big loss – and what not to focus on (14:30 )
Keeping a short-term focus with a long-term goal (17:00 )
How he led during the pandemic (21:30 )
The role of his team’s leadership council (22:40 )
Change of direction drills to get players in football shape (31:45 )
What he did different during the playoff run in 2020 (33:15 )
How he helped his players remain composed in a high-pressure state title game (35:30 )
What he uses for video technology (39:30 )
What he uses for analytics (42:30 )
Which strength app helps his program (46:00 )
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