WSFCA Winning Ways - Presented by the Washington State Football Coaches Association
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WSFCA Winning Ways - Presented by the Washington State Football Coaches Association
WSFCA Winning Ways - Tom Tri - 2x 4A State Champion - Lake Stevens H.S.
In the 7th episode of 'Winning Ways,' hosted by the Washington State Football Coach Association, Coach Tom Tri of Lake Stevens High School shares his extensive experience and insights. The episode starts with host Dan Teeter giving a call to action for coaches to join the association and the benefits of membership. Coach Tri, with 21 years as head coach, discusses his team's impressive achievements, including league championships, a 62-game WESCO league winning streak, and back-to-back state titles in 2022 and 2023. Tri emphasizes the importance of the offseason program, explaining how it runs from January through August with a focus on strength, speed & agility, and team camps. The coach also discusses the transition from a traditional I-formation offense to an adaptive spread offense influenced by the Tony Franklin system. He highlights the adjustments made over the years and how the RPO (Run Pass Option) was integrated to suit different quarterback styles. Tri also touches on recruiting challenges and the changing landscape due to NIL and transfer rules, expressing concerns about maintaining community and loyalty within the sport. Tri underscores the significance of trust and loyalty in building a successful coaching staff and the value of team chemistry. He concludes with advice for coaches on the importance of delegation and maintaining a united front.
00:00 Introduction and Membership Benefits
01:09 Coach Tom Tri's Impressive Career
03:37 Offseason Training and Seven-on-Seven Tournaments
10:07 Strength and Conditioning Program
15:28 Evolution of Offensive Strategy
31:01 New Concepts and Simplification
32:09 Recruitment Stories and Challenges
35:11 Coaching the Army All-American Game
37:31 Impact of NIL and Transfer Rules
42:19 Building a Strong Youth Program
48:24 Core Principles and Turning Points
53:26 Advice for Coaches and Closing Thoughts