Best Travis McClain Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 68 - Fall Camp, Practice Tempo, and Addressing Coaching Quality as you Build a Staff 46:54

5d ago46:54

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we look into the time honored tradition of Fall camp AKA Two-A-Days. We also get into the weeds on practice tempo, building your staff, and how to handle varying levels of coaching quality within the program. Make sure to comment, like, share, and subscribe!

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Ep. 67 - Steve Sarkisian, Staff Departures, Leading with Honesty, and Coaching School Takeaways 50:34

20d ago50:34

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we recap coaching school after a great three days in San Antonio. We breakdown some tough situations in the world of staff departures, how Steve Sarkisian has set the Longhorn culture, and get you guys ready for our first subscriber content!

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Ep. 66 - Shane Gillis, Technology in High School Sports, and Coaching School! 40:00

1M ago40:00

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the upcoming 2025 THSCA coaching convention in San Antonio. We also talk through some of the positive and negatives of new technology being introduced to high school football, and share our thoughts on Shane Gillis hosting the ESPY's!

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Ep. 65 - Golf Carts, Angry Arkansas Fans, Cam Newton on Arch Manning, and TK already back in coaching?!?!?! 43:48

1M ago43:48

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss some angry Arkansas fans who seem to not like the light we shed on their recruiting practices. We also break down Cam Newton's recent comparison of his path with Arch Manning, and TK has already found a new coaching home for the fall? Link to Travis' Golf Cart GoFundMe linked below!https://www.gofun…

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Ep. 64 - Arkansas Football Follow up, Power vs. Pressure, and now SMU? 33:20

2M ago33:20

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we follow up and give a small update on last weeks discussion about Arkansas football recruiting. TK also walks us thru how leaders dealing with power vs. pressure reveals their true colors, and are there new SMU dirty recruiting stories to add to this topic?

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Ep. 63 - TK out of Coaching, Dirty Recruiting and NIL Pay for Commitment 46:05

2M ago46:05

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six, we talk about some wild happenings in Nashville that have led to TK stepping away from coaching. We also look into some of the dirty tactics that are hitting high school programs in the modern, NIL recruitment era.

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Ep. 62 - All Star Game Day, New Baby Kirklin, and Coaching Changes the Right Way 30:30

3M ago30:30

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we are getting ready for FCA All Star Game Day! We also introduce the newest Kirklin family member, and shed some light into some of the decisions that go into a coaches off season.

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Ep. 61 - Building a State Champion, In Game Communication, and............. Parents 40:20

3M ago40:20

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the new rules regarding in game communication in high school football. We also dive into the program success of Tioga High School, and what their secret is, and the role parents can play in the success of downfall of a program.

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Ep. 60 - NFL Draft, Recruiting Dynamics, and Off Season Timelines 46:02

3M ago46:02

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On this episode of the Quick Six we briefly touch on the NFL draft. We also discuss how different schedules look at small public vs private schools when it comes to football off season. We also weigh the value of relationships and network in the coaching world when it comes to recruiting.

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Ep. 59 - Trick Plays, Red zone Strategies, and Quarterback Development 47:03

4M ago47:03

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, TK gets into how he uses 7 on 7 to develop redzone strategies, and young quarterbacks. We also look back and some of our more memorable trick plays, and other memorable games.

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Camp as a Sacred Playground: Research in Faith-Based Camps - with Dr. Jake Sorenson - The Pudding #17 47:05

5M ago47:05

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-as-a-sacred-playground Creating Safe Spaces to Explore Faith & Identity In this episode of The Pudding, hosts Dr. Mandy Baker and Travis Allison speak with Jake Sorenson, founder and director of Sacred Playgrounds, to explore the significant impact of Christian summer camps. Jak…

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Ep. 58 - Owning Your Role, Staff Dynamics, and Delegation 46:34

5M ago46:34

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we dig deeper into the different roles within a coaching staff, and how the intertwine. We break down how and when delegation is a major player, and the value of different pieces of staff dynamics.

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Ep. 57 - London Blitz Football, Listening vs. Waiting to Talk, and Vulnerability of New Head Coaches 42:06

5M ago42:06

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On this weeks episode of the Quick six, we discuss working with the London based, American football team, the London Blitz. We also dive into some of the growth of young coaches becoming veteran coaches. Trenton also sheds some insight into some of the many lessons learned from Coach Lea, and Coach Dilfer.…

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Ep. 56 - Carter Yates, Coaches kids, and the Will/Skill Chart 37:09

5M ago37:09

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six, we shine a light on one of the young storytellers in #TXHSFB these days. We also look at a new way to categorize and understand different types of kids within programs, and what the make up of successful teams is within those categories.

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Decoding How Camp Helps Kids Find Themselves - with Dr. Barry Garst - The Pudding #16 59:14

6M ago59:14

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/decoding-how-camp-helps-kids-find-themselves Hearing Youth Voices in Camp Research with Dr. Barry Garst In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison delve into the work of Dr. Barry Garst, a Professor at Clemson University in Youth Development Programs. …

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Ep 55. - Bad Mouthing Coaches, and Memorable High School Football Performances 46:55

6M ago46:55

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss coaches bad mouthing former coaches who have moved on to other schools. TK discusses a great conversation with Jordan Matthews, and We share memories of some of the great Texas High School Football Performances we've witnessed.

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Ep. 54 - Culture Fit vs. Culture add, The Relationship in recruiting, and Empowering your staff. 44:26

6M ago44:26

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we take a look at the interesting relationship between college and high school coaches when it comes to recruiting. We peel back some layers on how to identify program fits beyond the talent piece, and break down a little football too.

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Ep. 53 - Out of Control Parents, School Voucher System in Texas, and "Not knowing Ball" 41:30

6M ago41:30

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we take a deep dive into Texas School voucher program. We also look at the behavioral impact of parents at sporting events, especially at the sub varsity level. Lastly, TK lets us see a glimpse at how much ball he may actually know.

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Ep. 52 - Developing the Man vs Developing The Brand 39:34

6M ago39:34

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six. We take a deep dive into navigating the waters of program branding, the challenges of relationship development in the Portal era, and the value of Substance vs. Sizzle.

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Building Sustainable Camps: The JCamp 180 Model - with Herschel Singer - The Pudding #15 30:54

6M ago30:54

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/building-sustainable-camps Insights into JCamp 180’s Camp Research and Consulting Model In this episode, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison talk to Herschel Singer from JCamp 180 about the critical work being done by his organization in supporting Jewish camps across North America, f…

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Ep. 51 - Clinic SZN, Head Coach Jason Witten, The Value of Your Network, & Staying Humble Through Successes 36:09

7M ago36:09

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This week on the #QuickSix we dive into the many factors that play into climbing the coaching ladder, and how to stay humble through the successes that are part of that climb. We also attack clinic season head on, and recap listening to Head Coach Jason Witten

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Ep. 50 - Friday Night Lights Reboot, TK's Rebuild Stories from Lipscomb, & The Ugly Side of Coaching Changes 46:01

7M ago46:01

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On this weeks episode of the #QuickSix we dive into some of the behind the scenes, nefarious behaviors that can go on when a coaching change is made. We also relive some of TK's early days at Lipscomb Academy, and kick the tires on the Rumored reboot of the hit TV show, Friday Night Lights!

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Ep. 49 - Season 4!!!! College Football Playoffs, Quinn Ewers, and The Coaching Carousel 34:32

7M ago34:32

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the College football National Championship, The misconception of Quinn Ewers, and dive into the off season coaching Carousel. #QuickSix

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A Question of Value: The Economic Impact of Camps - with Eli McClain - The Pudding #14 29:05

7M ago29:05

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/a-question-of-value How do you Define “Camp” and its Economic Impact? On this episode of The Pudding, Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison dive into the economic impact study of the camp industry with researcher Eli McClain, of the Restorative Economics Group. They talk about his proce…

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Scenario Planning 101 - Camp Ahead #2 49:34

8M ago49:34

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/scenario-planning-101 Exploring Camp Futures: Key Drivers and Scenario Planning In this episode of Camp Ahead, hosts Joe, Jess, and KJ expand on the idea of scenario planning as an essential tool for thinking about the future. They discuss key drivers such as climate change, economics,…

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NEW SHOW: Intro to Mental Time Travel - Camp Ahead #1 58:51

8M ago58:51

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/campahead/intro-to-mental-time-travel Welcome to Camp Ahead: The Futurology of the Summer Camp Industry In this inaugural episode of the Camp Ahead podcast, Joe Richards, KJ Williams, and Jess Elfring-Roberts dive into the concept of future-proofing the summer camp industry. They discuss the imp…

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Ep. 48 - Tiktok Trash Talk, College Football Playoffs, and Buy in issues at Bama 52:20

8M ago52:20

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we break down the College football playoff bracket, who got snubbed and who doesn't deserve to be in. We also talk about the growing trend of Social media callouts of opponents before and after games, and are there buy in issues in Tuscaloosa? #QuickSix

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Make Impacts & Welcome Diversity with Camp Research - with Drs Meerts & Sibthorp - The Pudding #13 49:41

9M ago49:41

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/make-impacts-welcome-diversity-with-camp-research Diversifying the Narrative by Bringing Practitioners to the Research Table In this episode of 'The Pudding', hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison are joined by Drs. Lisa Meerts-Brandsma and Jim Sibthorp to dive into groundbreaking…

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Ep. - 47 - Under Recruited Texas Athletes, Reflecting on a Season, and Pre Negotiations in the NIL Era 56:04

9M ago56:04

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On this weeks episode, we discuss what kind of conversations are taking place before athletes jump in the portal, and how do you navigate them. We reflect back on a seasons close, and try to figure out why more highly successful high school athletes in Texas aren't getting recruited more. #QuickSix

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Ep. 46 - Playoffs, Off season Transition, and Jeff Traylor 46:31

9M ago46:31

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we dive into playoff football, the first step in transitioning from in season to off season work, opposition based sports, and the time Jeff Traylor hated Travis. #QuickSix

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Ep. 45 - Parents in Todays Game, and Stephenville Honors a Legend 39:18

9M ago39:18

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On this weeks episode we dive into discussing personal interactions with parents, the ripple effect, and our perspective on the parents role in sports; at all levels. We also discuss the honoring of Coach Art Briles at Stephenville High School, his impact on both Trenton and Travis, and the game as a whole.…

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Excel Doesn’t Have to be Scary - with Lee Biear - The Pudding #12 51:57

10M ago51:57

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/excel-doesnt-have-to-be-scary Harnessing Data for Camp Success with Lee Biear Hosts Dr. Mandi Baker and Travis Allison engage with Lee Biear, Business Development Director at Camptivities, to explore the transformative power of data in camp management. Lee shares her journey from pub…

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Ep. - 44 - Peaks and Valleys, Cheating, and Situational Awareness 49:05

10M ago49:05

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we dive in to the ups and downs of a football season, and how to handle the challenges that come with it. We also look into some recent High School events centered around allegations of cheating; the consequences of even the perception of cheating and how foten we think this is going on around the country.…

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Summer Camps & Research: Catalyzing Social Change & Learning - with Laurie Browne - The Pudding #11 52:50

10M ago52:50

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-research-catalyzing-change Exploring the Future of Camp Research & its Impact with Laurie Brown In this episode, hosts Travis Allison and Dr. Mandi Baker discuss the significant research efforts and initiatives undertaken by the American Camp Association to understand and improv…

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EP. 43 - Playing Young Players, Compartmentalization, and Stories from The Lone Star Conference. 45:27

10M ago45:27

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we dive into our teams performances this past Friday. We also look at the impact and Ripple effect of playing and starting your young players. Trenton discusses how he compartmentalizes each facet of his coaching life, and we share a couple more stories from our Division II Tarleton days.…

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Ep. 42 - Transformational process, Mental Fortitude, and the Easiest Place to play in the SEC?!?!? 45:06

10M ago45:06

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we break down the value and importance of ensuring a transformational process within your program. We also discuss the mental fortitude this game requires from both players and coaches, and we try to figure out what's so different in Nashville this year!

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Ep. 41 - The Value of the Coaches Wife, Highs and Lows from the Locker Room and the Sideline With Clifton Odom 54:28

11M ago54:28

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we spend some time catching up with Mississippi State Special Teams Coordinator, Clifton Odom. We talk coaches wives, Rebuilding a program, and share some war stories from the playing field to the sideline.

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The Impact of Research...and Camp! - with Victoria Povilaitis - The Pudding #10 38:20

11M ago38:20

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/impact-of-research Exploring Camp Research Innovations with Victoria Povilaitis In the first episode of the second season of 'The Pudding,' hosts Dr. Mandy Baker and Travis Allison invite Victoria Povilaitis, Director of Program Innovation at Tim Horton Foundation Camps, to discuss t…

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Ep. 40 - Game Day Routines, A new Metroplex Powerhouse, and Identifying young talent 45:00

11M ago45:00

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six, we discuss the Texas Metroplex's new leading program in North Crowley. We also dive into game day routines and how to manage them for your players, trick plays, identifying football talent at a young age, and can Parker fart on command?

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Ep. 38 - Game Week Processes, The New Look Tarleton Campus, and Boyz In The Hood? 39:23

12M ago39:23

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, we discuss how we've updated our game week planning and processes as we've grown through our career, How Tarleton State University has changed since our time there, and why is Trenton referencing Boyz in the Hood? #QuickSix #BoyzInTheHood #Football #TarletonStateFootball…

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Ep. 37 - Navigating Parents, Coaching Thru the sport, and a New Walk on 32:53

12M ago32:53

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On this weeks episode, we discuss some unique conversations with parents, the vessel of sports, and share a success story from one of Baylor's most recent walk ons. There might be a small adventure with one of T Mac's little ones.

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Ep. 36 - Hard Knocks with the Bears, Celebrating Small Victories, and Fixing Your Coachspeak 51:51

1y ago51:51

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six we discuss the premiere episode of Hard Knocks with the Chicago Bears, Rookie shows, and NFL Quarterback development. We also share some personal experiences with coaches tiks and coach speak, and celebrate some small victories for both programs and individual kids!…

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Ep. 35 - First Time Head Coaches, Building & Fostering Your Tribe, and The Financials of College Football. 45:41

1y ago45:41

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six. We breakdown some of the experiences being a first year head coach, and working for a first year head coach. We also Dig into relationships within a coaching staf, and revisit NIL and the changing landscape of college sports.

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Ep. - 34 The End of The Walk On era, THSCA Coaching School, and poor Time management 41:17

1y ago41:17

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On this weeks episode of the Quick Six, Travis shares about his trip to the annual coaching school hosted by the THSCA. The boys also discuss the scholarship rule change and how it will impact the future of the walk-on in college football. Travis also shares one of this not so greatest moments on the campus on UNC Chapel Hill.…

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Ep. 33 - Tom House, Revolving Doors, And Netflix's Receiver 40:29

1y ago40:29

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six we discuss TK's relationship with Tom House and our memories working with him. We also break down Netlix's new show "Receiver", and as always, there's some laughs at TK's expense!

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Ep. 32 - Social Media Perception vs Football Reality 42:35

1y ago42:35

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six we discuss HBO's new series Hardknocks offseason. We also dive into some of our all time memories as play callers, some different pieces of our off season programs, and the dangers of being a Hall of Fame #TwitterCoach.

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Ep. 31 Can High School Football Lead to College Rule Change 37:36

1y ago37:36

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six break down one of the most memorable plays of TK's career, and one of the most viral of the last 10 years. We also discuss the value of experienced vs inexperienced players, and we also dive into fostering that player experience within your culture.

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Ep. 30 - Does Effective Leadership Change From Player to Player 47:21

1y ago47:21

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On this weeks episode of The Quick Six dive into effective communication leadership as a coach to different players. We also break down the some of the curious decisions made by the NCAA recently, and make sure to revisit the value of running high school track.

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Ep. 29 - Coaching At Different Levels, The Importance of the Game of Football, and Where Have These Two Been? 55:06

1y ago55:06

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On this episode of the Quick Six we catch everybody up on what the heck we've been up to for the last two years! We also touch on the importance of football in today's world, and the difference coaching at different levels in today's game.

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Spotlight on Current Camp Research - with Victoria Povilaitis, Laurie Browne & Jacob Sorenson - The Pudding #9 1:00:13

1+ y ago1:00:13

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Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/the-pudding/camp-researchers Let’s shed light on some of the most prominent camp research, right from the researchers themselves! Our guests, Victoria Povilaitis, Lori Brown, and Jake Sorenson, are not your typical academics. They are the frontline champions of camp research, dedicated to unveil…

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