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Why High School Football Coaches Need a Clinic of Their Own

Have you ever left a clinic feeling like the advice didn’t quite fit your program? Maybe you’ve sat through sessions filled with impressive college or NFL-level strategies, but none of it seemed realistic for your roster of 40 kids, your limited practice time, or your budget constraints. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and the Gold Athletics Coaches Clinic is here to change that.


Happening January 17–18, 2025, in Ocean City, MD, this first-of-its-kind event is made specifically for high school football coaches. We understand the unique challenges you face—balancing limited resources, smaller rosters, and wearing multiple hats as a coach, teacher, and even sometimes a driver. That’s why the GA Clinic is for coaches, by coaches, delivering practical, high school-specific solutions to help you and your team succeed.


Here’s why this clinic is exactly what high school football coaches like you deserve:


The Unique Challenges of High School Coaching

Let’s be real: high school football is an entirely different ballgame compared to the college and professional levels. Your reality often includes:

  • Smaller Budgets: You’re stretching every dollar to make it work, from equipment to travel.

  • Roster Limitations: You can’t always two-platoon players; your starters might also be your kick returners, special teams, and backups.

  • Time Constraints: Between academics, practice, and family time, every hour you have with your team has to count.


At the GA Coaches Clinic, we get it. That’s why every session and every speaker is focused on real-world solutions that work at the high school level.



What Makes the GA Clinic Different?

We are not hosting this clinic for financial gain—it is a pay-it-forward event. Our mission is simple: provide value, build relationships, and grow the game together. The GA Clinic will empower you with tools that directly benefit your team, help your career flourish, and connect you with other coaches who truly understand your challenges. Here’s what you can expect:


  • High School-Specific Strategies

    • We’ve built a lineup of experienced, successful high school coaches who will tackle the issues you face every day. Forget generic advice—these speakers bring practical, actionable insights designed to improve your program.

  • Affordable Excellence

    • With pricing as low as $100 per coach (before Dec. 31), the clinic is affordable enough for your entire staff to attend together. Invest in your program’s future without breaking the bank.

  • Genuine Camaraderie

    • Friday night’s FREE BEER Coaches Social at Seacrets offers a laid-back environment to build relationships with other coaches. Connect with peers who’ve walked in your shoes, share ideas, and build friendships that last long after the clinic ends.



What You’ll Learn: Speaker Spotlights


Our expert speakers bring years of high school coaching experience and proven success. Here are just a few of the sessions designed to deliver game-changing insights:


1. Building Winning Systems

  • Sam Nosoff (Montgomery Blair HS, MD): Power Read Out of Multiple Personnel GroupingsDiscover how to keep defenses guessing by utilizing power-read concepts with multiple personnel packages.

  • Steve Crounse (Patuxent HS, MD): Using Y/H Insert on Gap & Zone Run SchemesLearn how to incorporate versatile players into your run game for maximum impact.

  • Kurt Stein (Oakdale HS, MD): 12-Month Approach to Simplifying Play Calling & Building a Championship Program Year-RoundSee how a clear, year-round plan can streamline your team’s growth and success.


2. Leadership & Culture Building

  • Delawn Parrish (Westlake HS, MD): Establishing a Winning CultureExplore how to create a program identity that drives success on and off the field.

  • Vaughn Smith (Riverdale Baptist): Win the Week: Offensive Game Planning for SuccessLearn how to organize your week for optimal offensive preparation and execution.


3. Strength & Conditioning

  • Rob Rose (True AP): Year-Round Strength & Conditioning CalendarDevelop an efficient, affordable conditioning program to keep your athletes performing at their best all year long.

  • Josh Daniels (True AP): Using Bands to Build SpeedDiscover an inexpensive, team-wide method to improve speed and explosiveness with resistance bands.



4. Special Teams & Next-Level Prep

  • Mark Stein (Northwest HS, MD): Rugby/Shield PuntingGain insights into how to master effective and versatile punting schemes.

  • Scott Chadwick (Clayton HS, NC): Recruiting 101Learn how to navigate the modern recruiting landscape and help your players earn opportunities in today’s ever-changing college football world.



Why You Can’t Afford to Miss This

Coaching clinics can sometimes feel like cookie-cutter events, but the GA Coaches Clinic was built with you in mind. Every session is designed to solve real challenges and deliver value you can apply immediately. It’s about more than just X’s and O’s—it’s about equipping you to lead, inspire, and grow as a coach and as a person.


Early-bird pricing of just $100 per coach, this is one opportunity you can’t pass up. $125 per attendee on or after January 1, 2025.




The DETAILS:

📅 WHEN: Friday, January 17: 8:30AM – 5:00PM // Saturday, January 18: 8:30AM – 1:00PM

📍 WHERE: Princess Royale Hotel, Ocean City, MD

🍻 BONUS: FREE BEER Coaches Social Friday night at Seacrets!

🏨 HOTEL INFO: Discounted rates at the Princess Royale Hotel start at just $109/night.



Secure Your Spot Before It’s Too Late


Your team wins when you grow. Take this opportunity to invest in your program, your career, and yourself.



This January, we will come together as coaches, leaders, and mentors to grow the game we love. We can't wait to see you there!

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