Your Call - Adapting to Your Personnel: Innovating with Empty Sets Through Roster Challenges - Aaron Chantler, Head Coach, Auburn HS (WA)

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On this episode of Your Call, presented by The Headset App, Coach Aaron Chantler of Auburn High School (WA) shares the evolution of his offensive strategy, spotlighting a bold transition to the spread offense and the creative use of empty formations. Faced with a thin running back room and undersized linemen, Chantler and his staff embraced adaptability, designing a mismatch-driven scheme that maximizes space and flexibility.

By leveraging motion and smart personnel usage, Auburn has continued to run power and counter concepts effectively—even without traditional setups—earning a reputation as one of the top offenses in their league. Whether you're coaching high school football or diving into scheme study, this episode delivers practical, experience-tested insights on thriving through innovation.

Chapters

Introduction to Offensive Philosophy
Transitioning to a Spread Offense
Adapting to Challenges with Empty Sets
Success with Undersized Linemen
Final Thoughts on Offensive Strategy
Offensive Innovation at Auburn High School
Adapting to Personnel Changes

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