About this episode

Kyle and Matt discuss building a competitive football program with Coach Yashinsky, focusing on culture, staff alignment, and community buy-in.

In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Kyle and Matt sit down with Coach Tom Yashinsky, head coach at Onalaska High School in Wisconsin, to dive into the nuts and bolts of building a consistent and competitive football program from the ground up. Coach Yashinsky brings nearly two decades of experience and shares detailed insight on aligning your program 9–12, structuring staff, developing coaches, and building buy-in across your community. Whether you're a head coach, coordinator, or position coach, this one’s packed with practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Don’t miss the breakdown on practice structure, middle school alignment, and how Onalaska turned a struggling program into a perennial playoff team. Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro and how Coach Yashinsky joined the show 1:10 – Onalaska football background and program context 3:04 – Taking over the program under tough circumstances 6:35 – Aligning your staff across all levels (9–12) 9:58 – Year-round planning and development focus 12:45 – The importance of coach retention and mentorship 16:12 – Practice organization and seasonal phases 20:41 – Lifting schedules and coordinating with multi-sport athletes 24:09 – Offseason…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kyle Bradburn, Matt Dixon

Guest: Coach Tom Yashinsky

Topics covered

• football culture
• coaching strategies
• program development
• staff alignment
• community engagement

Keywords

• football program
• coaching
• staff development
• community engagement
• practice structure
• youth integration
• head coach advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Onalaska High School

Places: Wisconsin

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