Summary: Today’s guest on this “Your Call” episode of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast is head coach and defensive coordinator of Ashland-Greenwood High School (NE), Ryan Thompson. Coach Thompson is entering his 11th season as the head coach of the Bluejays and his 16th season overall with the team. The Bluejays' record under Coach Thompson is 66-35 which includes two District Championships. During his time as coach, his teams have qualified for the C1 Playoffs seven times, including guiding the Bluejays to a State Runner-Up finish in 2013 and 2014. Coach Thompson also served as the 2004 head coach of the Prague Panthers, a former D2 football team in Prague, Nebraska. Thompson talks with host Keith Grabowski on best practices and ideas for the use of sideline replay systems in games and practices. Twitter: @agbluejayfball Show Notes 00:20 Twitter poll and responses on the use of sideline replay systems 02:08 Using an iPad in practice for immediate feedback 03:40 Players learn visually 06:35 Integrating new technology into work flow 08:12 Avoiding getting overwhelmed with information and staying focused on the game plan 09:18 Examples of what they see on sideline replay and how its made a difference in games 10:38 Making adjustments with a small roster when players are on the field a majority of the game 12:30 Logistics of set-up and troubleshooting of the sideline replay system 14:00 Half time adjustments made with replay 15:20 Managing in-game work flow 16:26 Best use practices of this technology and how to use with a two-platoon team 17:54 Using the system to film practice 18:55 Instant replay for coaching and adjustments in practices
