First Down by CoachTools | Football Coaching Podcast

Welcome to First Down by CoachTools, your go-to podcast for all things football coaching! Hosted by Justin Titchenell, a former football player at Gettysburg College, each episode features in-depth interviews with seasoned football coaches and players who share their career journeys, strategies, and invaluable advice.

Our podcast showcases the diverse experiences and insights of coaches and players from various backgrounds. Whether you’re a young coach looking for guidance, a seasoned professional seeking inspiration, or simply a fan of football coaching stories, First Down by CoachTools has something for everyone.

Join us as we delve into topics such as coaching philosophies, career paths, lessons learned from the field, and the impact of football on individuals and communities. With each episode, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you elevate your coaching game.

Football coaching podcast

Subscribe to First Down by CoachTools today and stay tuned for insightful discussions, expert advice, and personal anecdotes from the world of football coaching.

On First Down by CoachTools, Justin Titchenell has interviewed successful football coaches, players, and media personalities nationwide. Featured guests include distinguished professionals ranging from NFL players like Sean Clifford, media personalities like Adam Breneman, and top college coaches like Randy Hedberg at North Dakota State University.

Our Featured Guests

  • 112. Trey Womack – UVA Football Alumni
  • 111. Ben Fox – Head Coach, Maryville College
  • 110. Chase Vogler – Offensive Coordinator, University of Minnesota Duluth
  • 109. Stan Hodgin – Offensive Coordinator, Shenandoah University
  • 108. Kyle Rooker – Head Coach, North Park University
  • 107. Branden Jakubcin – Defensive Coordinator, Heidelberg University
  • 106. Dontavius Smith – Offensive Coordinator, Keystone College
  • 105. Anthony Goliver – Graduate Assistant, UCLA
  • 104. Adam Griggs – Offensive Coordinator, University of Rochester
  • 103. Ken Ingram – Offensive Coordinator, George Fox University
  • 102. Chip Taylor – Head Coach, Hamline University
  • 101. Thomas Broschardt – Head Coach, The King School
  • 100. Peter Sirmon – Defensive Coordinator, Cal Berkeley
  • 99. Danny Schaechter – Offensive Coordinator, Libertyville High School
  • 98. Spencer Crace – Offensive Coordinator, Pacific Lutheran University
  • 97. Jeff Long – Head Football Coach, Moravian University
  • 96. Joe Adam – Head Football Coach, Saint Anselm College
  • 95. Phillip Russ – Head Football Coach, East Rutherford High School
  • 94. Bryce Chavis – Offensive Coordinator, McPherson College
  • 93. Nick York – Head Football Coach, Bishop Reicher High School
  • 92. Randy Hedberg – Quarterbacks Coach, North Dakota State University (FCS)
  • 91. Blaine Powell – Head Sprint Football Coach, St. Mary of the Woods College
  • 90. Matt Quattrone – Offensive Coordinator, Franklin and Marshall College (D-III)
  • 89. Will Compton – Head Football Coach, Hutto High School
  • 88. Stewart Hardy
  • 87. Micah Hughes – Head Football Coach, Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
  • 86. Jake Menard – Defensive Line, Ursinus College (D-III)
  • 85. Jeff Gordon – Offensive Coordinator, Chicopee Comprehensive High School
  • 84. Drew Nelson – Head Football Coach, Pacelli Catholic School
  • 83. Matthew Bullock – Assistant Coach, Veterans Memorial High School
  • 82. Danny Lockhart
  • 81. Ryan Galasso
  • 80. Bryant Harrison
  • 79. John FLorence
  • 78. Jeremiah Fiscus
  • 77. Rob McElhaney
  • 76. Josh Carter
  • 75. Thomas Gill Riley
  • 74. Aaron Ocampo
  • 73. Jack Pulte
  • 72. Sam Miller
  • 71. Dan Mullins
  • 70. Steve Costello
  • 69. Jarrod Rickman
  • 68. Hutch Gonzales
  • 67. Steve Opgenorth
  • 66. Trent Earley
  • 65. John Weaver
  • 64. Zane Quesenberry
  • 63. Dave Gibbs
  • 62. Matthew Barnett
  • 61. Ben Luther
  • 60. Kurt Hines
  • 59. Anthony Stone
  • 58. Bryan Fetzer
  • 57. Peter Noonan
  • 56. Andrew Cohen
  • 55. Mike Willey
  • 54. Grady Breen
  • 53. Pete Costanza
  • 52. Jacob Norlock
  • 51. Spencer Ferrari-Wood
  • 50. Joey Connors
  • 49. Nick Lord
  • 48. Jordan Gush
  • 47. Chace Johnston
  • 46. Justin Nared
  • 45. Scott Farley
  • 43. Corry Stewart
  • 42. Austyn Carta-Samuels
  • 41. Paul Hansen
  • 40. Carter Robinson
  • 39. Tom Wilson
  • 38. Ross Pryor
  • 37. Dan DiNicola
  • 36. PJ Sprunk
  • 35. Scott Chadwick
  • 34. Brandon Wilkes
  • 33. Rand Holdren
  • 32. Krofton Mongomery
  • 31. Nathan Slaughter
  • 30. Tucker Meyer
  • 29. John Fish
  • 28. Bruce Badgley
  • 27. Connor Payne
  • 26. Sam Fisher
  • 25. Alex Gonzalez
  • 24. Mike Famiglietti
  • 23. Andrew Erby
  • 22. James Tabor
  • 21. CJ Cain
  • 20. Andrew Cohen
  • 19. Tony Franklin
  • 18. Cody Alexander
  • 17. Adam Breneman
  • 16. Kirkland Brown
  • 15. Ahmed Saleh
  • 14. Jake Franklin
  • 13. Mike Briglin
  • 12. PJ Gibbs
  • 11. Scott Leech
  • 10. Kenny SImpson
  • 9. Yusif Shakir
  • 8. Amir Rashidian
  • 7. Charles Cerney
  • 6. Alex Raimondo
  • 5. Mike Ricci
  • 4. Avery Young
  • 3. Luke Wierman
  • 2. Fran Walsh
  • 1. Justin Brantley