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

Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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

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