Jeff Steinberg - Rancho Verde High School (Calif.)




Coach and Coordinator Podcast show

Summary: Jeff Steinberg, head coach at Rancho Verde High school, joins Keith on today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Steinberg played football in Canada before transitioning to a coaching role in the United States. He discusses his adjustment from Canadian rules to American, modes of communication and being process-driven. Show Notes 2:19 Why Steinberg became a football coach 3:56 Adjusting from Canadian football to American football rules 5:43 How to stay ahead of the game 7:31 Modes of communication 9:17 Thought process on the sidelines 12:19 Sideline routines and rituals 17:42 Building culture throughout the program 21:31 How to avoid a “maintain” mentality 23:42 Book recommendations 29:22 Appropriate pathway for players 33:17 Being “where your feet are” 35:11 Two-minute drill