Sprint-Based Football - Fresh, Not Fried: A New Era of High School Coaching - Jesse Chinchar, HC, St. Petersburg Catholic HS

On this episode of Sprint Based Football, presented by Titan Sports, Tony Holler welcomes Coach Jesse Chinchar, Head Coach at St. Petersburg Catholic HS (FL), to discuss his innovative approach to coaching. Jesse reflects on his journey from apart of building Clearwater Academy International into a program from scratch to now leading the St. Petersburg Catholic. He explains how injury prevention, creative practice design, and strong team culture form the core of his coaching philosophy. The conversation explores his use of drone technology for practice analysis, data-driven performance strategies, and methods for keeping players energized instead of overworked. Jesse also challenges traditional coaching norms, emphasizing execution and prioritizing player well-being both on and off the field. This episode delivers valuable insights for coaches at every level, showing how innovation, culture, and science can work together to create lasting success. Chapters Journey to Coaching & Embracing Change Building a Winning Culture at Clearwater Academy Injury Prevention & Smarter Practice Approaches “Fresh, Not Fried”: Prioritizing Player Well-being Defying Tradition: Bringing Fun to Football Data-Driven Coaching & Performance Insights Structuring Practice: Balancing Work and Recovery Recovery Methods & Transforming Practice Volume Rethinking Warmups & Creating a Relaxed Game State Team Success, Player Development & Managing Two-Way Players Tempo Offense Mechanics & Preventing Cramps Quality Over Quantity, Film Study & Technology in Coaching Connect on X: Tony Holler: @pntrack Jesse Chinchar: @CoachJesse18 Support our Partner: Titan GPS Founded and based in Texas, Titan GPS is your key to sprint-based football success. Designed specifically for high school football, Titan tracks the metrics that matter, like top speed, explosive acceleration, and even the powerful 'truck stick'. Speed times weight for the ultimate performance insight. Whether it’s optimizing practice, spotlighting players with 3D highlights, or giving recruiters verified in-game stats, Titan delivers. With no minimums to get started, Titan walks you through every step. Message them on X @titansensor to learn more. Titan GPS- performance measured, potential unlocked. Titan Sensors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices