Summary: Today’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Chad Braun, head football coach at Monmouth (Illinois) College. Last season, Monmouth finished as NCAA Division III’s No. 1 team in passing defense and No. 9 in total defense. On today’s episode, Coach Braun and host Keith Grabowski talk about game planning and off-field preparation. Show Notes 3:00 Braun’s start in coaching 6:05 Building culture 7:20 Off-field teaching 8:30 Base defense 10:00 Stopping the pass 10:52 Practicing critical downs 12:10 Stopping the RPO 14:15 Preparing for an option offense 16:05 A mistake Braun has learned from 17:20 A book Braun recommends 19:55 Work-life balance 21:05 The winning edge
