Coach Bolin talks about why he has made a career of being an assistant coach, why he loves O-Line, and what it takes to maintain success at a program long term.

050 - Robert Babcock from Tipton, OK

Aug 17th, 2020 55m 42s

We head to SW Oklahoma to visit with Coach Robert Babcock. He talks to us about breaking Morrison's national winning streak, the 8man books he has written, and getting elected to the OK 8 Man Coaches Hall of Fame.

049 - Jeff Slater from Burlingame, KS

Aug 11th, 2020 53m 18s

We talk with Coach Jeff Slater from Burlingame, KS. He talks to us about the coaching influence of his mom and how his goal of trying to make a football player feel special at his school changed the culture of his community.

048 - David Kerr from Pond Creek-Hunter, OK

Jul 27th, 2020 53m 37s

We talk to David Kerr from Pond Creek-Hunter HS in Pond Creek, OK. Coach Kerr remembers his days at Morrison, tells us how consistency in his program has lead to 190 wins and multiple state championships over 20+ years, and walks us through hi

047 - Ryan Hasselstrom from Prairie HS in Cottonwood, ID

Jul 20th, 2020 49m 14s

We visit with Coach Hasslestrom about the culture shift over 20 years in his school, how the local youth program and consistent coaching has led to multiple state championships.

046 - James Kilian part 2, St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN

Jul 13th, 2020 32m 37s

We visit again with Head Coach James Kilian from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. We ask him if there's a place for 8Man players at the next level, he gives us a peek into how he recruits at St. Olaf, and he offers some advice to parents an

045 - Ben Justus from Velma-Alma, OK

Jul 6th, 2020 41m 19s

We talk to Coach Justus about their very recent transition to 8man football, running his wing-t offense out of a spread look, and growing up as a coach's son.

044 - Sean Birks from Audubon, IA

Jun 29th, 2020 53m 28s

We talk to Coach Birks about his experience playing in a dome, why scheme is so important, and how he runs practice through the week.

043 -Mick Fuller from Fresno Christian in Fresno, CA

Jun 22nd, 2020 50m 38s

Coach Fuller talks to us about the challenges of playing both an 8man and 11man schedule, how he adapted his 11man defense to 8man, and coaching at his alma mater.

042 - Adam Bishop from Regent Prep in Tulsa, OK

Jun 8th, 2020 51m 26s

We visit with Coach Adam Bishop from Regent Prep in Tulsa, Ok about finding success with small rosters, why he chooses not to punt, and the importance of teaching players multiple positions.

041 - Rob Luther from Baxter, IA

Jun 2nd, 2020 53m 18s

We visit with Coach Rob Luther in Baxter, IA. He talks about his spread offense, starting sports again, and working to bring the 8 Man coaching community together.

040 -Hayden DeLano from Cross County, NE

May 25th, 2020 44m 57s

Coach DeLano checks in and takes us down the path of how he became an 8 man coach, why he believes you must be able to run the ball to win it all, and his 4 man front on defense.

039 - James Kilian from St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN

May 18th, 2020 59m 43s

Former 8 Man, D-I, and NFL QB, and current St. Olaf College Head Coach James Kilian talks to us about how he went from small town farm kid to the NFL.

038 - Elliot Craig from Cuba, IL

May 11th, 2020 57m 45s

We head back to IL to talk to Coach Craig. He tells us about how he took over a program that had been on a 22 game losing streak and went to the semifinals the next year. We also talk about the transition from 11 to 8 man and how he developed

037 - Steve Tiernan from Osborne, KS

May 4th, 2020 46m 34s

Coach Tiernan takes us behind the scenes of his program with a few funny stories. Coach Tiernan has multiple state titles, and he tells us why you should run the football and how he has moved to a zone defense.

036 - Brandon Mancuso from Prentiss Christian in Prentiss, MS

Apr 27th, 2020 39m 51s

Coach Mancuso talks to us about his journey from student assistant at Southern Miss to head coach in an 8 man football school. We talk about being a coach's son, his grinding offense, and playing with NFL talent.

035 - Jason Smith from Sunshine State Athletic Conference in Florida

Apr 20th, 2020 44m 19s

We visit with Jason Smith, Director of Operations for the Sunshine State Athletic Conference in the state of Florida. We talk about the growing 8 Man football game in the state of Florida, and why Coach Smith loves option football.

034 - Alex McMillian from Madison, KS

Apr 13th, 2020 44m 14s

We talk to Coach Alex McMillian from Madison, KS about some of the legendary coaching mentors he has had, why counter boot pass is his go to play, and what he's got coming back next year.

033 - Matt Bragg from Yoncalla, OR

Apr 6th, 2020 48m 10s

We head to the Pacific NW to visit Coach Matt Bragg in Yoncalla, OR. He tells us what it's like coaching in his hometown, the current state of 8 Man football in OR, and how Chip Kelly molded his early coaching philosophy.

032 - Sam Eggleston from Superior Central, MI

Mar 30th, 2020 43m 43s

We visit with Superior Central, MI Coach Sam Eggleston. He talks to us about the state of 8 Man football in Michigan, how he maintains relationships with his players while not at school full time, and what shapes his schemes.

031 - Corey Rickert from Oakfield, WI

Mar 23rd, 2020 41m 20s

We visit with Coach Corey Rickert, head coach at Oakfield HS in Oakfield, Wisconsin. We talk about the state of 8man football in Wisconsin, and Coach Rickert shares with us some of his philosophies on both sides of the ball.

030 - James Ortiz from Decatur, AR

Mar 16th, 2020 45m 1s

We talk to Coach Ortiz about starting 8man football in Arkansas, and the importance of relationship building in a small community.

029 - Mike Speirs from Howells-Dodge, NE

Mar 9th, 2020 46m 7s

We talk to Nebraska 8 Man coach Mike Speirs about getting 9 rings 3 yards at a time, coaching a second generation of players, and a valuable lesson to any young coach.

028 - Chris Michel from Sedgewick County, CO

Mar 2nd, 2020 37m 43s

We make a brief announcement about our upcoming clinic, then we wrap up our conversation with Coach Michel. We talk logistics of Colorado high school football, some x's and o's, and being named Denver Broncos high school Coach of the Year.