Summary: Shiloh Christian (Springdale, Ark.) head coach Jeff Conway sits down with Keith in this episode of the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. Conway helped guide Shiloh Christian to a state title in the mid-2000s and in 2014 returned to the program in 2014 as the head coach. Conway discusses the virtues of being a continuous learner, his offseason platoon system and why players don’t have bad practices—coaches do. He also breaks down his packaged play concept which helped Shiloh Christian wins 11 games and earn a berth in the Arkansas Class 4A semifinals. SHOW NOTES • 1:04 Why Conway started coaching football • 2:24 Lessons learned from first coaching job • 3:26 Key points in career development • 4:44 Pillars of Conway's coaching philosophy and the value in partnering with parents • 6:13 Coaching strengths and expertise • 7:47 Building culture • 10:14 Offensive philosophy and taking what the defense gives • 12:39 Maintaining consistency amid personnel change • 14:47 How many reps are needed to master key plays? • 16:22 Teaching in week leading up to game • 17:51 Breaking down Conway's packaged play • 20:30 Coaching QBs to make good decisions • 22:45 Playcalls in critical moments, and how to practice them • 27:12 Using one-word terminology to increase tempo • 31:10 Turbos--one word, three plays • 33:25 Players don't have bad practices, coaches do • 35:12 Book recommendation • 36:48 Favorite technology • 38:54 Creating offseason competition with a platoon system • 42:39 Offseason learning • 43:39 Concerns for future of the game • 46:32 Advice to a young coach • 48:06 Creating balance • 51:17 Creating culture--with your coaches • 52:03 Two-minute drill • 56:01 The winning edge
