On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Eric Mele onto the show. After working at Washington State University for the past five years as the running backs coach and special teams coordinator, Coach Mele was named the running backs coach at Mississippi State this February. Tune in and hear how Coach Mele recruits and develops running backs to fit an air-raid attack. Also learn Coach Mele's thoughts on the changing landscape in special teams. Show Notes: 3:48 Improving catching for running backs 5:30 Practicing making difficult catches 6:49 Different angles in catch radius 7:54 Converting receivers into running backs 9:10 Three pillars for running backs 11:21 Air-Raid practice schedule for running backs 13:40 Acclimating freshmen running backs into system 15:37 Transitioning backs to air raid 16:56 Becoming a three-down back 17:44 Routes and pass protection 22:29 Building special teams culture 24:07 Productive kickoff return units 26:12 New version of the kickoff 27:15 Advice for new running backs coaches 28:55 Making drills for game situations You can follow Coach Mele on Twitter @CoachMeleMSU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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