Summary: On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, former University of Wisconsin tight end and Brookefield Central High School (Wis.) head coach Joel Nellis hosts one of our featured series: “The Home Team Podcast.” Our guest for this edition of the Home Team Podcast is Camp Point Central High School (ILL.) head football coach Brad Dixon. In addition to leading the football program, Coach Dixon also presides as the head boys track coach, strength and conditioning coordinator, and as a physical education teacher. Hear how Coach Dixon’s family help him balance his life both at home and on the field. 0:20 Joel Nellis intro 1:47 Guest speaker Brad Dixon intro 3:29 Meeting Mrs. Dixon 5:55 Coach Dixon’s children 8:41 Impact of coaching on the family 11:12 Job opportunity traps 13:54 Discipline with the kids 16:02 Feed the cats 23:50 Preparation vs. over-preparation 30:39 Regrets about resting? 36:59 Prioritizing family 41:35 Impact of philosophy on players 44:39 Could philosophy make it to collegiate level? 48:23 Coach Dixon’s legacy 52:38 Closing You can email Coach Dixon here: @bdixon@cusd3.com Follow Coach Dixon on Twitter as well @CoachBDixon
