S. 3 E. 12 - Would You Want to Coach You? NC State STC & RB Coach Todd Goebbel

In this episode, we sit down with NC State's Special Teams Coordinator Todd Goebbel to discuss the secrets behind successful kickers and punters. From the importance of a consistent routine to the common trait among Lou Groza Award finalists, Todd shares his insights on what it takes to excel in special teams. But it's not just about the X's and O's - we also talk about the culture of confidence at NC State, the humbling experience of coaching at all levels, and the lessons Todd learned from his father that shaped him into the coach he is today. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of special teams with Todd Goebbel on the Iceman Podcast. 4:20 – What Coach Goebbel's Dad Taught Him – Would You Want to Be Coached by You? 6:21 – Heavy Hitters – Zipfizz Energy Drink & How to Create Energy – If You Need Energy Just Touch My Shoulder 8:21 – Kent State Highlight Tape & The Foo Fighters 9:41 – Playing Randy Moss at Marshall 11:11 – Buffalo Destroys and Mike Denbrock 12:36 – How to Create Excitement in the Special Teams Room 13:56 – Create Value for Yourself – Special Teams Puts Money in Your Pocket 14:41 – Special Teams Coordinator – Head Coach 15:56 – Create Buy-In from Coaches – Respect Their Time 16:01 – Culture - Speak Teaching Into Existence. Existence Is Action 18:29 – Coaching Where College Football Matters – Huntington, WV & Raleigh, NC 19:38 – Filming of the We Are Marshall Movie 22:43 – Comparing Specialists to Pitchers & Kick Counts 24:48 – Where Kickers End Up Overswinging or Overkicking 25:48 – Planning Out a Kicker's Kick Schedule 28:13 – Setting a Lou Groza Award Winner's Schedule 29:50 – Secret to Getting a More Consistent Operation 30:33 – Secret to Great Kickers 31:48 – Loud and Quiet Holders 33:48 – How Mike Nugent Got Coach Goebbel the Marshall Job 35:48 – Coaching at All Levels & How Humbling It Is to Coach at the D3 to the Power 5 Level 36:53 – Common Trait of Lou Groza Award Finalists – Doing Things in the Dark 38:38 – How Great Specialists Handle a Miss – Give Me Another One 40:08 – The Consistency of a Routine – Routine Driven = Success 41:46 – Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker's Bible 42:40 – NC State – Culture of Confidence 44:55 – Watch Opponent's Mentality 47:18 – More Penalties Created on Special Teams Than Any Play in Football. Make a Mistake But Don't Make a Disaster