Florida's three-day ‘Chalk Talk’ coaches clinic begins Thursday
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Florida coach Billy Napier and his staff kick off this year’s Gators Chalk Talk, a three-day UF’s football coaches clinic, on Thursday inside the Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
The clinic, which is exclusive to middle and high school coaches, will conclude Saturday with practice in the IPF, and features guest speakers from the college and NFL levels.
This marks the second year that Napier and his staff have held the event. It’s a great opportunity for them to connect with high school coaches and expose them to the professional level, as well as two UF practices.
A complete itinerary for the clinic is listed below, along with the guest list that includes 17 coaches and staff members from NFL teams.
Speakers lineup:
Chris Foerster, 49ers Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator
Derrick Foster, Chargers Running Backs Coach
Joe Bleymaier, Chiefs Wide Receivers Coach
Brad Idzik, Buccaneers Wide Receivers Coach
John Van Dam, Buccaneers Tight Ends Coach
Dwayne Ledford, Falcons Offensive Line Coach
Chris Rumph, Vikings Defensive Line Coach
Mike Rutenberg, Jets Linebackers Coach
Jeff Howard, Chargers Inside Linebackers Coach
Rich Bisaccia, Packers Special Teams Coordinator
Dr. Thomas Stallworth, Falcons Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Josh Hingst, Vikings Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Mindy Black, Jaguars Director of Performance Nutrition
Clinton McMillon, Titans Defensive Line Assistant
Justin Rascati, Vikings Assistant Offensive Line Coach
Joe Houston, Patriots Special Teams Assistant
Justin Hood, Packers Defensive Quality Control Coach
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| Thursday, March 23 | Indoor Practice Facility & Stephen C O’Connell Center |
| 2:00 p.m. | Registration Begins |
| 4:00 p.m. | Practice – IPF |
| 6:00 p.m. | Dinner / Social – Club Level “O-Dome” |
| 7:15 p.m. | Rich Bisaccia |
| 8:30 p.m. | Chalk Talk / UF Staff |
| Friday, March 24 | Stephen C O’Connell Center |
| 8:00 a.m. | Continued Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. | Champions Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Clint McMillan & Brad Idzik |
| 9:50 a.m. | Derrick Foster & John Hingst |
| 10:40 a.m. | Thomas Stallworth & John Van Dam |
| 11:30 a.m. | Break for Lunch – Club Level “O-Dome” |
| 12:30 p.m. | Chris Foerster & Mindy Black |
| 1:30 p.m. | Dwayne Ledford & Joe Bleymaier |
| 2:10 p.m. | Chris Rumph & Justin Hood |
| 3:00 pm. | Break to Transition |
| 3:30 p.m. | Mike Rutenberg & Torrian Wilson |
| 4:20 p.m. | Joe Houston & Justin Rascati |
| Friday, March 25 | Indoor Practice Facility |
| 10:45 a.m. | Practice |
| 12:45 p.m. | Conclusion of Clinic |
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