Ground Control. NCAA Leaders: Kelley Lee, Eastern New Mexico University coach




Coach and Coordinator Podcast show

Summary: Today’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Kelley Lee, head coach at Eastern New Mexico University, an NCAA Division II school in Portales, New Mexico. This past season, Eastern New Mexico led all of Division II in rushing with 352 yards per game and time of possession. On today’s episode, Lee and host Keith Grabowski talk about making adjustments and teaching styles. Show Notes :40 Lee talks about his background in coaching 2:10 Don’t be someone you aren’t 3:05 Advice to young coaches 5:25 Importance of relaying information you players 7:00 How to maximize different teaching styles 8:30 Determining a game plan 12:25 Importance of practice 14:35 Establishing base plays and counters 17:20 Making adjustments during a game 24:05 Battling from behind 26:30 Implementing RPO offense 32:45 Stressing ownership and responsibility to players