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ALL24

32 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Discussions with Canadian football personalities about coaching strategies, leadership, and Canadian football techniques and schemes.

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Q&A Clinic with Michael Bohan

February 08, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB

This episode of the ALL24 Podcast is a recording of THE ALL24 SHOW where we went live for a Q&A Clinic with guest coach Michael Bohan. Bohan is the Defensive Coordinator for the Halifax Argos minor football team. He has also served as the Defensive Coordinator for U18 Team New Brunswick, and the Defensive Coordinator for U18 Team Nova Scotia. Bohan was also the Defensive Backs Coach for Team Canada at the 2019 International Bowl.

Brendan Gillanders, Ottawa Redblacks Running Back

February 01, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

This episode of the ALL24 Podcast is a conversation with Brendan Gillanders, Running Back for the Ottawa Redblacks. We chatted about his path to the CFL, the importance of Special Teams to his CFL career, and we also discussed some Canadian football schemes and techniques. 

Q&A Clinic with Scott Brady

January 26, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

This episode of the ALL24 Podcast is a recording of a Facebook Live Q&A Clinic with guest coach Scott Brady, Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at McMaster University. Coach Brady provided some great insight during this conversation, and was able to answer live questions from coaches in the audience on the topic of Sending Pressure. 

Nate Taylor, Special Teams Coordinator and WR Coach at the University of Ottawa

January 14, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

This episode of the ALL24 Podcast is a conversation with Nate Taylor, Special Teams Coordinator and WR Coach at the University of Ottawa. We had a great chat about Coach Taylor's path to coaching, about the lessons he's learned throughout his coaching career, and about some techniques and schemes in all three phases of Canadian football. 

HUDDLE UP: Developing Your Playbook

January 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

We got together with a number of outstanding Canadian football coaches for this one, spanning from minor football all the way up to the university level. We spoke about "Developing Your Playbook" as a document, and also spoke about alternative ways of delivering your schemes and techniques to your players. 

James Colzie III, Head Football Coach at St. Mary's University

August 24, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

For Episode 27 of the ALL24 Podcast we sat down with James Colzie III, Head Football Coach at St. Mary's University. We discussed some keys to playing great defensive football, some differences between the Canadian and American game, and mapped Coach Colzie's path from Florida State University to the AUS.

Dennis McPhee, Defensive Coordinator of the Guelph Gryphons

August 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

For Episode 26 of the ALL24 Podcast we sat down with longtime CFL and U Sports football coach Dennis McPhee. We had a great conversation with Coach McPhee, spanning many topics including Pass Rush Techniques, stopping the run on Defence, and getting the most out of your players. Coach McPhee is currently the Defensive Coordinator of the Guelph Gryphons.

Jim Mullin, President of Football Canada

August 10, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Jim Mullin has an extensive background as a Canadian sports broadcaster, producer and promoter. He is also the current President of Football Canada. We sat down with Jim to discuss the state of our game, ways to grow the sport moving forward, and the new Football Canada Strategic Plan. 

Peter Fraser, Head Football Coach at Mount Allison University

August 06, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

For Episode 24 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Peter Fraser, Head Football Coach at Mount Allison University. We chatted with Coach Fraser about his coaching journey and some of the coaching philosophies he has developed along the way.

A Conversation with Donnovan Bennett

July 30, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

For this special edition of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Sportsnet's Donnovan Bennett for a broad discussion spanning many important topics. We asked Bennett about the lessons he learned during his playing career that have stayed with him in his later life, about ways to increase the exposure of U SPORTS football, and about how he uses his platform to create positive progress on social issues. 

Special Teams Roundtable with Jim Daley and Dan McNally

July 13, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

For Episode 22 of the ALL24 Podcast we sat down with Jim Daley, Special Teams Coordinator at StFX University, and Dan McNally, Special Teams Coordinator at Acadia University, for a Special Teams Roundtable. We covered many great topics with these two outstanding coaches, including scheme, personnel, and ways to establish an emphasis on Special Teams within any given football program. 

Wayne Harris, Head Football Coach of the Calgary Dinos

July 06, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

For Episode 21 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Wayne Harris, Head Football Coach of the University of Calgary Dinos. We spoke with Coach Harris about his team's 2019 Vanier Cup run, and some of his current coaching philosophies. We also chatted about what it was like growing up the son of CFL legend Wayne Harris Sr., and mapped his coaching journey from high school, through the CJFL and up to his current role.

A Conversation With Sonny Wolfe

June 29, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

For Episode 20 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by longtime U SPORTS football coach Sonny Wolfe. Coach Wolfe spent 19 years as the head coach at Acadia University, and also spent time coaching at McGill, the University of Montreal, and even had a short stint at StFX University. We had a great chat with Coach Wolfe about the evolution of the sport, his journey as a coach, and some of the lessons he learned along the way about coaching university football in Canada.

Cherif Nicolas, Head Football Coach at Bishop's University

June 22, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB

For Episode 19 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Cherif Nicolas, Head Football Coach at Bishop's University. Coach Nicolas had a unique path to coaching, as he practiced law for six years following his U SPORTS playing career before getting into coaching full time. We chatted with Coach Nicolas about his journey to Bishop's, and some of his thoughts on team culture, leadership, and what it means to be a head football coach. 

Jeff Cummins, Head Football Coach of the Acadia Axemen

June 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

For Episode 18 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Jeff Cummins, Head Football Coach of the Acadia Axemen. We had a great conversation with Coach Cummins about his path from Harbor City, California, all the way to Wolfville, Nova Scotia. He had stops along the way with El Camino Junior College, the Oregon Ducks, the NFL (including some time under Bill Belichick), and the CFL before landing in Wolfville. We also spoke about the coaching philosophies he's developed during his 17 years as a ...

Linebacker HUDDLE UP

June 11, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

For Episode 17 of the ALL24 Podcast we hosted a LB HUDDLE UP. Our group was made up of ten Canadian football coaches from six different provinces, representing the youth level all the way up to the U SPORTS level. We discussed many aspect of Linebacker play, including reads, tackling, playing the run, playing the pass, and the techniques and attributes that make for a great Canadian football Linebacker. 

Offensive Roundtable with Pat Sheahan and Gaetan Richard

June 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

For Episode 16 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Pat Sheahan, Offensive Coordinator of the Calgary Dinos, and Gaetan Richard, Offensive Coordinator of the Western Mustangs. We covered a lot of ground with these two outstanding offensive coaches, including Run and Pass Game Concepts, dealing with Pressure, and the process of developing a Canadian Football Offence. 

Defensive Roundtable with Matt Berry and Greg Knox

May 19, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

For Episode 15 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by defensive coaches Matt Berry and Greg Knox. Both of these coaches have won the Vanier Cup as Defensive Coordinators, Coach Berry in 2019 with the Calgary Dinos and Coach Knox in 2011 with the McMaster Marauders. Coach Knox is currently the defensive backs coach for the Ottawa Redblacks. We had a great talk with these coaches about a number of defensive topics, including stopping the run, pressuring the QB, and philosophies for putting tog...

A Conversation with Duane Forde

May 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

For Episode 14 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Duane Forde, a fixture in the Canadian football landscape. As a player Forde was a Vanier Cup Champion as well as a Grey Cup Champion, and he has gone on to have a prominent career in the media as a Canadian football analyst and broadcaster. We had a great discussion with Duane Forde about his football journey, his views on the value of Canadian football, and some lessons he's learned about leadership and teamwork. 

Brian Dobie, Head Football Coach at the University of Manitoba

May 11, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

For Episode 13 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by Brian Dobie, Head Football Coach at the University of Manitoba. We had a great chat with Coach Dobie about the culture of football in the province of Manitoba, his coaching philosophies, and the lessons he's learned in his 46-year coaching career at the high school and university levels. 

DB Roundtable with Bryce Fisher and Scott Brady

May 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

For Episode 12 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by two outstanding football coaches for a DB Roundtable. Bryce Fisher is the DB Coach at StFX University, and Scott Brady is the Defensive Coordinator and Assistant Head Coach at McMaster University. We covered a wide range of topics in this episode, including defensive back techniques, coverage schemes, and the characteristics that make for a great DB. 

Greg Marshall, Head Football Coach at University of Toronto

May 06, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

For Episode 11 of the ALL24 Podcast we were joined by University of Toronto Head Football Coach Greg Marshall. We had a great chat with Coach Marshall about his path to coaching and some of his coaching philosophies. We also talked some defence and shared some great stories along the way. 

Blake Nill, Head Football Coach of UBC Thunderbirds

May 04, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

For Episode 10 of the ALL24 Podcast we brought in Blake Nill, Head Football Coach of the UBC Thunderbirds. We had a great discussion with Coach Nill about his coaching philosophies, his views on the role of the head coach, and the ways the game has changed during his coaching career. 

Brian Guebert, Executive Director of Saskatoon Minor Football

May 01, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

Brian Guebert was one of the founders of Saskatoon Minor Football in 2002. At the time the club had about 300 participants. In Guebert's 18 years with the organization he has helped it grow at an impressive rate, and the group now has over 4000 participants playing football.  Guebert also has a great story to share from his playing days as an undersized defensive lineman who went from 6-a-side high school football in Saskatchewan all the way up to the CFL ranks. We asked him about all of t...

Chris Bertoia, Head Football Coach at University of Waterloo

April 29, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

For Episode 8 of the ALL24 Podcast we sat down with Chris Bertoia, Head Football Coach of the University of Waterloo Warriors. We asked Coach Bertoia about the philosophies and methods that have led to the resurgence of the Warriors football program. We also shared some great stories from Coach Bertoia's coaching career.

Cauchy and Henoc Muamba On Lessons From Their Pro Football Journeys

April 27, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MB

In Episode 7 of the ALL24 Podcast we sit down with CFL players Cauchy and Henoc Muamba. We have a great discussion with the Muamba brothers about leadership, work ethic, and their individual journeys from high school football to the pros.

Steve Snyder, Head Football Coach at Queen's University

April 24, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

For Episode 6 of the All24 Podcast we sat down with Steve Snyder, Head Football Coach at Queen's University. We covered a wide range of topics in this interview, including offensive schemes, head coaching philosophies, and characteristics that separate winning teams. 

Carleton Ravens Head Football Coach Steve Sumarah

April 22, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In Episode 5 of the ALL24 Podcast we bring in Steve Sumarah, Head Football Coach of the Carleton Ravens. We had a great discussion with Coach Sumarah about the craft of coaching, some Canadian football schemes, and some memories from his great coaching career so far. 

Scott Annand: From Truro Minor Football To The CFL

April 20, 2020 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Through hard work and a dedication to his craft, Scott Annand made the journey from Truro Minor Football all the way up to the CFL ranks. 

O-Line Roundtable with Gord Beattie and Dave Van Den Heuvel

April 18, 2020 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this episode of the ALL24 Podcast we sit down with two of the best Offensive Line coaches in Canada. Both Gord Beattie and Dave Van Den Heuvel have extensive experience coaching the Offensive Line position at the high school, provincial, and university levels. Both have also served as the Offensive Line Coach for Team Canada. In this episode we discuss Offensive Line trends, techniques, and the unique aspects of coaching the Offensive Line position group.

OUA Referee in Chief and 25-Year CFL Official David Hutton

April 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Prior to his current role as the OUA Referee in Chief, David Hutton spent 25 years officiating in the CFL, including six Grey Cup assignments. He also spent seven years with the CFL as a recruitment, training and development coordinator. In the latest episode of the ALL24 Podcast, we chat with Hutton about a wide variety of subjects, including player safety, rules interpretations, and the relationship between coaches and officials. 

Coach Jim Daley Discusses His Coaching Philosophies

April 14, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

In the first episode of the ALL24 Podcast, hosts Jon Svec and Gary Waterman sit down with veteran Canadian football coach Jim Daley. Coach Daley has been coaching football in Canada since 1976, and has experience at the high school, university, CJFL and CFL levels. He is currently the Special Teams Coordinator at St. Francis Xavier University. In this episode, Coach Daley discusses some of his coaching philosophies, and shares some memories from his coaching career so far. 

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