Being The Offensive Coordinator And OL Coach - Kory Allen, University Of Findlay

On today’s podcast, University of Findlay offensive coordinator, Kory Allen shares some innovations he has been a part of as well as his advice on how to be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Entering his 15th season with the Oilers in 2020-21 Allen’s leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball.  The 2019 version of the Oilers offense scored 38 points per game and picked up 463 yards per game.  While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked: 1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359) 3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5) 3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%) 5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5) 6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9) 11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%) 6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%) 18th in toal offense in 2015 (477.5 yards per game / 36.1 points per game) 5th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2013 (48.7%) 8th in total offense in 2013 (504.5 yards per game / 37.9 points per game) 10th in sacks allowed in 2013 (Just 10 sacks in 11 games played) 11th in rushing yards per game in 2013 (259.5) 13th in sacks allowed in 2012 (Just 9 sacks in 10 games played) 5:30 The Shotgun I Innovation in 1998 before it was called Pistol 12:00 Influences on his coaching 13:30 Getting his first full-time job 14:30 Becoming the offensive coordinator while coaching offensive line 15:35 Advice to OL coaches: pay attention to the 7 on 7 film 18:30 Having a skill coach to trust 19:45 Using instant replay in practice 20:42 Learning from others to learn more about being offensive coordinator - Tom Manning and Herb Hand 23:00 Press box or field? 24:15 Look at the process 25:37 Having assistants who are smarter than you 26:30 Why it’s important that the OL coach understands what the quarterback sees 28:09 Allowing the coach on the field to be the voice 28:45 Suggestions for making a transition from OL coach to OC 29:27 Looking at a game honestly 30:09 Understanding defenses 30:42 Having a great relationship with the defensive staff 32:40 Being on the same page with defensive coordinator on game day 33:35 Having a wide angle view of what’s happening on gameday  36:05 The winning edge - great players, teaching progression 37:12 Class work, quizzes, test, exam 38:28 Being efficient in practice with drills - ex. Concept vs Coverage 40:41 Recruiting areas - Northeast Ohio (Cleveland, Akron Canton), Western New York Twitter: @KoryAllen @CoachKGrabowski Related: Herb Hand https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/herb-hand-final John Snell https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/learn-this-offseason-by-holding-a-coaches-summit-john-snell-baldwin-wallace Jason Makrinos https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-1-jason-makrinos-university-of-findlay Shap Boyd https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/university-of-virgina-wise-defensive-coordinator-shap-boyd-making-defensive-adjustments Jim Meyer https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/jim-meyer-lebron-james-high-school-football-coach-at-st-vincent-st-mary-akron-ohio Tony Neymeier https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/start-up-coach-tony-neymeiyer-offensive-line-coach-at-st-thomas-university-fl Coaches mentioned in this episode: @Coach_Troy_R @jsnellbwfb @CoachHand @CoachTomManning @CoachMakrinos @KyleOhradzansky @TNeymeiyer @shapboyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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