The Passing Lab - With Rance Gillespie, Head Coach, Brookstone HS

In this episode, Josh Herring sits down with Rance Gillespie, a seasoned coach with over 33 years of experience. Gillespie shares his journey from his early coaching days in Thomasville, where he worked with talented players like Mike Bobo, to his evolution in offensive strategy influenced by the West Coast offense. Coach Gillespie dives deep into the nuances of quarterback rhythm and tempo, explaining how different formations and techniques can impact a quarterback's performance. He discusses the importance of staying in rhythm, a key factor that can make or break a quarterback's game, the challenges of transitioning between under-center and shotgun formations, and the value of having a versatile quarterback who can play both in and out of phase. Coach Gillespie shares insights into comprehensive offseason studies, his methods for professional development, and his approach to breaking down complex offensive concepts into teachable elements for high school athletes. He emphasizes the significance of having a well-defined system and shares practical coaching points on running various offensive concepts, including the snag under and under routes, which can be immediately applied in coaching sessions. Chapters Early Adoption of Passing Offense Offseason Research and Study Coach's Offseason Study Routine Importance of Studying Teams for Professional Development Importance of Playing In Rhythm for Quarterbacks Pregame Routine and Superstitions Winning Edge Please Support Coach Herring: Coach Herring’s channel on CoachTube is a detailed library of resources to help you enhance your passing game. His Vol. 2 Crossing Routes is here. Coach Herring Resources Support our Partners: Learn More about Modern Football Technology: Battle-tested, Modern Football’s platform provides real-time self-scout and opponent tendencies, while eliminating manual tagging into HUDL, DV Sport, and XOS. Trusted by teams at every level, see how top coaches leverage this platform for in-game decision-making and play-calling success. To book a demo, visit www.teammofo.com/demo. Mention Coach and Coordinator Podcast or use the coupon code CC10 when signing up for a demo to receive 10% off your first year. Learn more about Vertical Raise: Elevate your program's Online  Fundraising to new heights Use Vertical Raise’s online fundraising system and raise more money in less time: https://verticalraise.com Multiple fundraising solutions to fit all your program needs Leverage best-in-class technology, texting & email deliverability. An in-person local fundraising coach walks your team through every step of the process. The 10% Tool Kit: Explore these pages for helpful tips, a winning edge, and special promotions for Coach and Coordinator Podcast listeners.  Sign up for the Weekly Tip Sheet: Be sure to sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Every Tuesday morning, we email out our Weekly Tip Sheet Newsletter – the best ideas from recent Coach and Coordinator Podcast episodes, as well as additional coaching development resources and recommendations sourced specifically for the 10% Coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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