Season 4, Episode 4 of the Iceman Podcast featured Blair Cavanaugh, Special Teams Coordinator at Incarnate Word, interviewed by host Brett Arkelian. The episode delved into Blair's journey, from his upbringing in Corvallis, Oregon, to his experience as a walk-on player and eventually becoming a college coach. Highlights included insights into coaching philosophy, such as creating buy-in among players and building a culture of care within the team. Blair discussed the unique challenges and rewards of coaching college football, including gaining respect as a first-time coordinator and dealing with adversity. Key topics covered the ethos of Incarnate Word's special teams unit, emphasizing speed, aggression, and physicality. The episode concluded with rapid-fire questions, advice for young specialists, and reflections on coaching and family.

0:00-0:22 - Iceman Podcast Intro
0:40 - Blair Cavanaugh Introduction
1:38 - Heavy Hitter’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible: What is Your Why?
2:25 - Brett and Blair’s Meeting
3:30 - Blair’s Experience at Syracuse - Justin Lustig
5:40 - How Coach Lustig Created Buy In - Authentic Self
6:50 - Create Buy In - Past Players That Played at Your School. Video Clips Talking About the Importance. Drills to Game - College to NFL
9:10 - From Son of College Coach to Becoming a College Coach
10:00 - Hawaii Football’s Dominance in the 2000’s
13:45 - The Unique Experience Your Kids Get by Being a College Football Coach - I Wouldn’t Change It for the World
15:30 - Growing Up in Corvallis, Oregon
18:30 - Struggle of Being a Walk On
22:30 - Playing on the Team of Your Dad Who is a College Coach. Plus and Minuses
27:35 - The Start of Blair’s Coaching Career
29:00 - Common Traits of Special Teams Coordinators
30:40 - Mythbuster’s Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible - What is the Most Overlooked Fundamental?
31:20 - How Blair Ended Up at Incarnate Word?
33:00 - First Thing That You Do When You Become a Special Teams Coordinator - Build Relationships. Make It Fun and Competitive
35:30 - How to Create Excitement - Player of the Day
37:50 - Specialist's Schedule with NFL Level Specialists
41:45 - The Importance of Mental Cues and Self Talk
43:40 - Carrier Dome Rocking
45:00 - Gaining Coaches' Respect as a First-Time Special Teams Coordinator
47:10 - One Shot Mentality & Imua
48:10 - What is Incarnate Word’s Special Teams Unit Known For: Fast, Violent, Physical
49:30 - Building Culture of Care
52:50 - How to Mimic Game Situations - Friday Night Calls
55:10 - Rapid Fire Section Presented by The Kicker’s Bible
55:50 - Best Advice He Received from His Father
56:50 - Putting Your Family First
57:35 - Facing Adversity - Getting Fired
58:43 - Is Coaching College Football Everything He Dreamed Of
59:45 - Who Are You a Mix Of?
1:01:47 - Coolest Stadium or Experience?
1:02:58 - Advice to Young Specialists
1:04:15 - Closing Statements & Where You Can Follow Coach Coach Cavanaugh

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