Summary: Today’s “Lessons from 2017” Coach and Coordinator podcast guest is Eric Kasperowicz, head coach at Pine-Richland (Gibsonia, Pennsylvania) High School, where he led the Rams to a perfect 16-0 season and state championship this year. In the podcast, he talks to host Keith Grabowski about cutting full contact from practices, in-season weight training, maintaining player focus through a long season, senior leadership and more. Show notes 1:50: What it took to win state 4:15: Is in-practice hitting necessary? 6:25: Focus on player safety 9:35: Getting stronger during the season 11:14: Meeting, exceeding expectations 14:30: Building senior leaders 18:30: Player input on practice plans 21:40: USA Football National Conference topic
