Developing a Pre-Snap Routine for Offensive Linemen- Allen Rudolph, OL Coach Ohio University

Summary: Joining Host Keith Grabowski on today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, is Allen Rudolph, Offensive Line Coach at Ohio University. Coach joined Ohio in 2019 after spending the previous three years at Arkansas State where he was also the Offensive Line Coach. Rudolph is known for getting the most out of his offensive line units and takes pride in the culture he builds in his offensive line rooms. He came on the podcast today to speak about some techniques and coaching points that he uses to train his offensive linemen as well as share his story. Show Notes: 1:34 Coach’s Journey 5:17 Which mentors and lessons had the biggest impact on Coach 10:40 “The Rock” 14:20 How coaching Canadian Football changed his thinking as a coach 21:39 Value of training the eyes 28:30 Practice techniques to teach the eyes and building processes 33:25 Running GAP and Zone schemes 38:20 How Coach trains his players for Pass Protection 45:52 Training Independant hands 51:38 Advice Coach would give on how to be successful in this business 56:18 Winning Edge