The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year Clinic would like to welcome Reed Heim, Guyer HS (TX). Reed was 14-1 in his 1st season as HFC at GHS. He will coach LB's in the 2023 Under Armour All America Game in Orlando FL.
Vandal OLine, the “Brick Squad,” over to the crib today for a pre-spring ball feast and watch NCAA tourney.
These guys been working hard to form the special bond that great teams have. Go Vandals!
Idaho OLine, the “Brick Squad,” along with Coach Oliver and the TEs over to the crib last night for dinner and fellowship. Great young men! Go Vandals!
The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Football Coach of the Year Clinic proudly introduces Rich Muraco, Liberty HS (NV). Rich is 130-39 in 14 seasons as HFC. Recent finalist for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award. State champion.
Vandal OLine, the “Brick Squad,” over for dinner tonight. Great way to spend Father’s Day with Joanie out of town visiting our youngest daughter Stephanie in Baltimore. Happy Father’s Day to all u dads.
On Memorial Day this plaque is worth a read. It’s located on the University of Idaho campus, in a grove of trees near the Business building. Powerful reminder of what we should remember today.
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic welcomes Aric Williams, the new head coach at Willamette University (OR). Aric was the defensive coordinator at Montana Tech in 2022. Before that he coached the CBs at San Jose State and the University of Idaho for 7 seasons.
We lost a great man today. Proud to have known Brad since my time at Las Vegas HS. Was even luckier to coach with him at UNLV. Hard working, passionate, loyal, and well-respected. He made everyone around him better! Rest In Peace my friend.
Las Vegas Nike Football Coach of the Year clinic welcomes Butte College Head Coach Robby Snelling. Robby is a great teacher of OLine play. We are excited to have him as a clinician.
Las Vegas Nike COY clinic welcomes Jedd Fisch, Head Coach at the University of Arizona. Coach Fisch doing great things in Tucson. Come check him out Friday morning February 17
The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year Football Clinic is proud to welcome Eric Brown, Clovis West HS (CA), as a guest clinician. Eric was selected Coach of the Year by the Fresno Bee. His team went 10-3 and played in the CIF semifinals.
Powerful reminder of the ultimate sacrifice for our country at this memorial on the University of Idaho campus.
Thank you to all who serve for our nation!
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic is excited to welcome Colin Thomas, Liberty HS (AZ), as a speaker. Coach Thomas led Liberty HS to the 2023 Arizona Open Division State Championship. They finished season with a 12-1 record and ranked No. 15 nationally by MaxPreps.
Kris Cinkovich
University of Idaho
O Line Drills and Fundamentals
Fri Feb 7, 2020 2:45-3:45 PM
Ballroom E-F-G-H
Thanks to John Burke and Nike Football for inviting me to talk about Idaho Football at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV
Vandals on the Strip!
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year football clinic proudly welcomes Eric Kjar, head coach at Corner Canyon HS (UT). Corner Canyon finished the 2023 season ranked
#13
nationally by MaxPreps. In 7 seasons as the CCHS head coach Eric has a record of 87-7.
Happy New Year from the Cink’s! It’s a New Years Day tradition to hike to the top of Red Mountain in Boulder City. Awesome view. Have a fantastic 2024!
Great having former Vandal standout center and Boise native Steve Matlock speak to the Brick Squad this morning! Great passion, intensity, and message. Go Vandals!
The LV Nike COY Clinic proudly welcomes Las Vegas native Jarrell Harrison as a guest clinician. Jarrell is the Head Football Coach at Adams State University. He is a rising star in the coaching world. Come & check him out!
The 2024 Las Vegas Coach of the Year clinic is fired up to have Bobby Daly, defensive coordinator, Montana State University. He has coached 5 seasons at Montana State. The Bobcats have consistently rated among the best FCS defenses in the country under Coach Daly.
Barry Odom from hometown UNLV will speak February 23 at the Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic. Coach Odom guided the Rebels to their best season in 39 years. He was Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year.
Thank you to former Vandal standout and current Miami Dolphins RT Jesse Davis for visiting with the Brick Squad yesterday. Great message about being prepared when football re-starts!
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year proudly welcomes Steve Oliver, Asst. OL Coach, Detroit Lions. He is part of a staff that has led the Lions to their best season since 1957. Coach Oliver is an excellent teacher of OL fundamentals and techniques.
The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year Clinic will welcome Casey Taylor, Oak Ridge HS (CA). 1 CIF State Title, 7 CIF Section Titles, 1 CIF Section Runner Up (at 3 different schools)! Amazing developer of team dynamics. Honor Bowl founding partner.
Thank you to the attendees, clinicians, and workers who made the 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic a tremendous success this past weekend. This is UNLV CB Coach Akeem Davis. He did a great job, as did all of our speakers.
Matt Collins, head coach, Hartnell College (CA), speaks Sat. Feb. 24 at the LV Nike COY clinic. Coach Collins has led Hartnell to 7 bowl games in his 17 years as head coach, a feat unprecedented in Hartnell football history. Matt has sent over 160 players to the four year level.
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic welcomes Jeremy Plaa, head coach, Downey HS (CA). Coach Plaa has been the head man at Downey for 20 years. The Knights have won 29 games over the past three seasons. Coach Plaa is regarded as an expert on program development.
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic is excited to welcome Ben Iannacchione, the head strength and conditioning coach at Washington State. Ben is known for his detailed and passionate approach to building a great culture and instilling excellent S&C fundamentals.
The 2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic welcomes Maurice Crum, LB coach and Run Game Coordinator at SMU. Coach Crum helped lead the Mustangs to 11 wins in 2023. Maurice was part of the staff at Ole Miss that guided the team to 8 wins in 2022. He speaks Fri. Feb. 23.
The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year Football Clinic welcomes Rick Garretson, Chandler HS (AZ), as a guest clinician. Rick is 44-5 as the HFC at CHS. Recent finalist for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award.
Thanks to Art Plunkett in Ocean Shores WA for a great weekend at the Grays Harbor Athletics Football Camp. Golf tournament, banquet, with the camp today. Special mention to director Dana Leduc, who did a fantastic job.
The 2024 LV Nike COY clinic welcomes Mike Cofer, head coach at SLAM Academy (NV). Mike has led his team to the Nevada 3A state championship title game each of the past two years. The Bulls have won 26 games in the last 3 seasons, becoming a dominant program in Southern Nevada.
P.J. Fleck, head football coach and amazing motivator for the University of Minnesota, will speak at the LV Nike COY Clinic on Saturday February 18. You can't miss this!
2024 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year clinic welcomes local Travis Foster, head coach, Shadow Ridge HS. In 2021 & 2022 Coach Foster led SRHS to the Nevada state title game at the 4A level. Coach Foster is one of the best practitioners of the Flexbone Offense in the West region.
Kaipo Batoon, defensive coordinator, Liberty HS (NV), speaks Sat. February 24 at the LV Nike COY clinic. Coach Batoon has been at Liberty for 12 seasons. The team has averaged 10 wins per season in this time period, an amazing model of consistency. Kaipo works with the LBs.
The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Coach of the Year Football Clinic welcomes Erick Capetillo, Las Vegas HS (NV), as a guest clinician. Erick is one of the prestigious 2023 AFCA "35 under 35" coaches. Selected to Bill Walsh Coaching Fellowship program in the NFL.
Lincoln Riley, head coach of three Heisman Trophy winners, will speak Friday February 17, 2023 at the Las Vegas Nike Football Coach of the Year Clinic!
20 years ago today Las Vegas HS football player Edward Gomez passed away. We can never forget this wonderful young man and the powerful legacy he left.
Jake Dickert, Washington State University head coach, will be a featured speaker at the LV Nike COY Clinic on February 17. Come and check out this outstanding defensive coach!
Featuring Josh Heupel (Tennessee), Sam Pittman (Arkansas), PJ Fleck (Minnesota), Jake Dickert (Washington State), Jed Fisch (Arizona), and Troy Calhoun (Air Force Academy). Also speaking: NFL and FBS assistants, and outstanding HS head coaches.
Welcome Jay Staggs, DC, Faith Lutheran HS (NV), to the LV Nike COY clinic. He helped lead the Crusaders to the Nevada Class 5A-II state championship in 2023, winning 9 games in the process. Was the best season at Faith Lutheran since 2015. Jay is a former UNLV standout player.
Thursday February 22 Jason Shumaker, head coach at Highlands Ranch HS (CO), speaks at the Las Vegas Nike COY clinic. Coach Shumaker has been the head coach at HRHS since 2021. Prior to that he built a strong reputation as an excellent special teams coach at the collegiate level
The 2023 Las Vegas Nike Football Coach of the Year Clinic welcomes Tom McMahon, Special Teams Coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders. A 16 year NFL ST coaching veteran, Tom is regarded as one of the best in business.