S. 3 E. 10 - Chasing Dreams with Temple STC: Building Top Special Teams through Open Coaching

In this episode of the Iceman Podcast, Coach Adam Scheier, Temple STC & TE Coach, talks about his passion for coaching top 25 special teams units and the importance of being open with players. He also discusses his experience coaching at Bowling Green and Wake Forest, working for Urban Meyer at Ohio State, and the defining moments of his career. Other topics include the benefits of being in a coaches' family, the role of dominant punters in net coverage, and the importance of game day adjustments and fundamentals. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire section of coaching proverbs and Coach Scheier's favorite teams, players, and season, as well as the longest rivalry in college football. 2:15 - Heavy Hitters Presented by The Kicker's Bible: Coach Scheier's Multiple Pets 5:25 - The Benefits of Being in a Coaches' Family 8:30 - How to Get the Best Out of Your Coaches - Balance 9:45 - Playing – Favorite Unit - Kickoffs 15:20 - Being a Head Coach at Bowling Green and Spending Time at Wake Forest 19:10 - Head Coaching Nowadays 20:30 - Working for Urban Meyer at Ohio State 22:20 - Connect with Your Players - Drop the Shield 25:20 - Is This What You Want? Is This Your Dream? Then I Will Make It Happen 26:50 - Being Open with Your Players 29:00 - What Event Defined Your Career - Being Away from Your Family 32:20 - Why They Had Dominant Punters in Net Coverage 35:30 - Success in Different Fields 39:10 - Where Are Punt Returns Won or Lost? Gunner Play 42:00 - Rapid Fire Section Brought to You by The Kicker's Bible 44:30 - Coaching Proverbs 48:00 - In-Game Adjustments - Game Day Eyes 52:00 - Cannot Lose Fundamentals During Season 58:00 - First Thing You Need to Do When Becoming a Head Coach - Establish a Culture 1:01:30 - Molded You as a Coach 1:03 - Be the Best Version of Yourself - Dan Hawkins 1:05 - Favorite Team, Players, Season 1:07 - Longest Rivalry in College Football