Summary: Mike Turk is the head coach and athletic director at Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Ala.), and he’s today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. He discusses the wishbone inspiration for his shotgun zone read, why Dive is still a top play call and why it’s important to give players a second chance. :34 Start as a football coach 2:51 Lessons learned as a young coach 4:29 Developing as a coach 7:01 The most important part of every play 9:15 Building culture 11:35 Offensive philosophy = balance (and not just run/pass) 14:33 "As it gets wider, it gets less deep." Why simplicity and mastering a few plays is key. 17:02 Wishbone-inspired zone read from the shotgun 22:12 Wishbone influence on coaching QBs, and why Dive is A Number 1 24:34 Playcall with game on the line 28:15 The importance of second chances for players 30:15 Best coaching advice received 32:44 Coaching technology: A long way from 16mm film 34:40 Concerns for future of the game 38:52 Young coaches need to be ready to sacrifice 41:30 Maintaining balance 44:42 The winning edge
