8-Man Breakdowns

8-Man Breakdowns with @CoachEngelken is dedicated to: giving back to, connecting with; and continuing the growth of the 8-Man football community!

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In today’s video with @coachdsmith22 he breaks down how he built Archie into a Missouri 8-man power through culture, leadership, and year-round buy-in. He also dives into his authentic coaching, pin-&-pull, APRE and VBT methods. Tap below to #TuneIn
https://t.co/RU9OkdeX1z

[Dan Rogers @Lewtenant_Dan]

Have a listen! This was a good chat, thanks Coach for heaving me on.

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Tonight’s video with Ellis HC Dan Rogers @Ultimate8M he breaks down his modern S&C approach built around speed, movement, and periodization in place of chasing maxes. He’ll also talk multi-sport demands, and WR culture that translates to Fridays. #TuneIn
https://t.co/BCBc3xFgcD

[Zach Kubik @CoachZKubik]

Had a great time talking with @CoachEngelken & @8ManBreakdowns

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ICYMI: In last night’s podcast with Shelby-Rising City HC @CoachZKubik we talked about building a consistent winner, his commitment to the I-formation, speed development over conditioning, and growing the game through 8 Man Fast.
Tap ⬇️ to #TuneIn
https://t.co/aY1tSIhlQw

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In tonight’s coach interview with Howells-Dodge HC @MrSpeirsMath we’re talking about the evolution of NE 8-man football, his approach to the sweep, commitment to the double-tight run game, and more.

Tap the link ⬇️ to #TuneIn
https://t.co/cdl63JQH84

[Hayden DeLano @HaydenDeLano]

Thanks coach for having me on - always great to talk about 🐉 🏈 and 8-man ball as a whole.

✅ Run the football
✅ Coach kids hard
✅ Love em up
✅ Condition if you want
✅ Wear full pads at practice if ya choose
✅ Don’t worry about twitter trends

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In last night’s coach interview with Deshler HC @HaydenDeLano we talked minimizing mistakes in his Wildcat single-wing, why authenticity and physicality still matter in developing young players, and more. Tap the link ⬇️ to #TuneIn
https://t.co/TJ0tF5wE7H

[NEMFCA @NE8manFB]

Clinic Week! Excited to see Coaches on Friday should be a great clinic. Can still register at the door.

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ICYMI: This January, I broke down a 2023 Liberty triple option play and translated it to 8man. Tap the link ⬇️ to #TuneIn
https://t.co/rApwIsVgwH

[#PoweredUp Coaches Clinics @PoweredUpClinic]

Session 3 is off and running! Coach Pavlik and Coach Engelken are talking about playing with joy and coaching in the digital era.

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Really enjoyed the opportunity to speak at the Ashland NE @PoweredUpClinic this morning. Was a great time seeing, meeting and getting the chance to speak with so many coaches! #ClinicSeason

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ICYMI:

Back over the Christmas holiday break, I posted a video of one my spring 2025 clinics, where I talked about our basic 8Man Spread RPOs. Tap the link below👇 to #TuneIn
https://t.co/rc1fUWcuMB

[Southern Iowa Football @SouthernIowaFB]

🚨🚨 2026 CLINIC SPEAKER 🚨🚨

Speaker: Mitch Engelken
School: Johnson-Brock High School (NE)
Topic: “8-Man Tiered Play Design: Making Your Offense Multi-Dimensional”

Register online: https://t.co/T9bXHmQXyv

@CoachEngelken | @8ManBreakdowns

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In tonight’s coaches interview with Sandy Creek NE HC @akuta13_ we talk about leading his alma mater to a Class D1 title, building a disciplined, player-driven culture, always keeping the Cougars hungry and more! Tap the link ⬇️ to #TuneIn

https://t.co/xSR8xByPLD

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ICYMI: Last night’s coaches interview with Fairfield HC @finder_kyle we talked about building a community-first culture, adapting to your team, and the many positive changes he’s brought to Fairfield. Tap the link ⬇️ to #TuneIn
https://t.co/QlNGXqsSVr

[Brett Westrup @Westrup29]

Had an absolute blast hanging out with these guys at the KEMFA 8man Allstar week. Coaching is easy when you have dudes like these guys! #Westside

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8-Man FB Poll — Coaches, what type of year-round program/system do you run in the weight room?

(Honest answers)

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ICYMI: I broke down a 2023 JMU numbers RPO and translated to 8man. Tap the link ⬇️ to #TuneIn
https://t.co/JHLt3rv9Lj

[Jeff Slater @Coach_Slater42]

KEMFA Coaches Clinic

Our first speaker Mitchell Engelken of Johnson- Brock HS, Nebraska