Inside The Coach’s Office

Michigan and MSU's Dominant First Weekend

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:56:53 -0400

Dan and Brian discuss both Michigan and Michigan State advancing to the Sweet 16 in dominant fashion, and how the Detroit Pistons will manage the rest of the regular season without their star, Cade Cunningham.

"We Write Our Own Story"

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:25:54 -0500

Dan and Brian review the Detroit Lions' huge 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night.

A Rough Holiday Week for Detroit Sports

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:10:11 -0500

Dan and Brian look back at a rough Thanksgiving week for the local sports teams, including the Lions' loss to the Packers, Michigan's loss to Ohio State, and the firing of MSU's head football coach.

"Game of Inches"

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:27:35 -0500

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes review the Lions 27-24 loss to the Vikings, discuss the Wolverines win over Purdue, and look back at a classic World Series won by the Dodgers.

Bounce Back

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 21:17:11 -0400

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes look back at the controversy around the Lions-Chiefs game and look ahead to Monday's game against Tampa. In segment two, they discuss Michigan's big win over Washington on Saturday and look at the coaching carousel that is about to begin with Big Ten coaches. In the final segment, they look at some Tarik Skubal trade rumors.

Ben Avis (Whiteford High School)

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:25:52 -0400

(Recorded 3/23/2025) Tom and Coach Barnes welcome Ben Avis to the show this week. Coach Avis is the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach for Whiteford High School in Ottawa Lake, Michigan. Some of the many topics discussed were what it's like coaching in a state championship game, how to prepare an offense against different types of defenses, and the experience of coaching in the Michigan High School All Star Game.

"Inside The Coach's Office" EP:30 Quick Game Philosiphy

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:36:18 -0400

On this episode, Coach Barnes and Tom are joined by Novi HC Jim Sparks for an in-depth discussion on the quick game philosophy.

New Beginnings

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 04:27:43 -0400

On this episode, Coach Barnes talks with Tom about his transition from HC at Bishop Foley Catholic to his new position as HC at Waterford Kettering.

Roundtable Discussion

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Mon, 08 May 2023 19:39:25 -0400

On this episode of Inside the Coach’s Office, Tom, and Coach Barnes are joined by a panel of guests for a round table discussion about how coaches tend to handle off-season issues. Guests include HC Kory Ciorch of Walled Lake Western, HC Jason Albrecht of Farmington, HC Thomas Michalsen of Garden City, and OC Jeff Glynn of U of D Jesuit.

Eli Reinhart (North Crowley High School in Texas)

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:18:58 -0400

In this episode, Tom and Coach Barnes talk with Eli Reinhart, Director of Recruiting and Offensive Coordinator at North Crowley High School in Texas. Topics include Reinhart’s upbringing in a football family and coaching with his father at Montrose High School in Michigan. Also, they discuss Reinhart’s offensive philosophy and play-calling style, as well as Reinhart’s experience coaching at multiple universities in Michigan and what led him to make the journey to coach football in Texas.

Scott Farley (Jackson Parma Western Athletic Director)

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

On this episode of Inside the Coach’s Office Tom and Coach Barnes are joined by Jackson Parma Western Athletic Director Scott Farley. Farley, a 2016 MHSFCA Hall of Fame inductee, has 29 years of experience as a head football coach. They discuss what it takes to become and succeed as a high school football coach.

Girls Flag Football In Michigan

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:49:58 -0400

On this episode of Inside the Coach’s Office Tom and Coach Barnes are joined by Detroit Lions Director of Football Education Chris Fritzsching and St. Joseph High School Head Football Coach and MHSFCA Executive Director Andrew Pratley. They discuss promoting and advancing girls' youth flag football in Michigan

DeJuan and Dante Garland

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Inside The Coach's Office Tom and Coach Barnes talk with Mt. Clemens Athletic Director/Head football coach DeJuan Garland and his brother Dante who is the offensive coordinator for Mt.Clemens. Topics include the dynamic of coaching with your brother, achieving success in your first season at a new school, and how to build the program in the off-season.

Karl Taylor From Midwest Athletics

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:21:43 -0500

Karl Taylor from Midwest Athletics joins Tom and Brian this week for an in depth discussion on recruiting.

Lorin Granger (Battle Creek Central Head Coach)

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:06:20 -0500

Battle Creek Central Head Coach Lorin Granger joins the podcast this week. Coach Granger discusses his coaching career as well as his role as a member of the MHSFCA clinic committee.

QB Play With Andy Denryter

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:44:22 -0500

Brian Barnes sits down with Chippewa Valley coach Andy Denryter for an in depth discussion on quarterback play.

2023 MHSFCA Coaching Clinic Preview

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:28:02 -0500

Tom and Brian are joined this week by MHSFCA Coach's Clinic chair Jerry Rabideau to preview the upcoming MHSFCA Coaches Clinic that will be held January 12-14 in Lansing.

MHSAA Football State Final Previews With Kanon Dean

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:30:00 -0500

Kanon Dean of the goosepoop playoff predictor joins Tom and Brian again this week to preview the MHSAA football state final games.

MHSAA Playoffs Semifinal Preview With Kanon Dean

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 07:58:12 -0500

Kanon Dean of the goosepoop playoff predictor joins Tom and Brian this week to preview the 16 semifinal matchups in the MHSAA football playoffs coming up this weekend.

Belleville Head Coach Jermain Crowell and Spring Lake Head Coach Cody Mallory

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 07:08:57 -0400

On this episode of Inside The Coach's Office, Brian and Tom recap the MHSFCA East-West All-Star game with the head coaches from the game Belleville's Jermain Crowell and Spring Lake's Cody Mallory.

Brighton Football Head Coach Brian Lemons

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:14:59 -0400

On this episode of Inside The Coach's Office we talk with Brighton High School head football coach Brian Lemons. Coach Lemons is also the MHSFCA All-Star Game committee chair. We discuss the upcoming Michigan High School Football All-Star Game.

Chris Fore

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 08:15:00 -0400

Tom and Coach Barnes talk with Chris Fore of eightlaces.org. Fore is a former high school football coach and athletic director. He is currently a high school principal as well as a consultant for coaches. The main topic of discussion is how to land a head coaching position.

Brian Barnes Q and A #2

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Tue, 24 May 2022 05:57:06 -0400

On episode 14 Tom talks with Coach Barnes about how a head coach approaches spring and summer workout schedules as well as in school meetings with college coaches in regards to potential recruits.

Jeff Corrion From The D Zone

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:25:39 -0400

On this week's episode, Tom and Brian talk with Jeff Corrion of The D Zone. The discussion revolves around how The D Zone website showcases Michigan high school football players during the college recruiting process.

Andrew Micovich and Mike Szalkiewicz

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:33:59 -0400

On this episode of Inside The Coach's Office Tom and Coach Barnes talk with Coach Andrew Micovich of Milford and Coach Mike Szalkiewicz of Utica Henry Ford II. The conversation centers around the unique experience of being a first year head coach at the varsity level.

A Discussion on Leadership with Mike Massucci

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 20:16:41 -0400

Mike Massucci, the author of An Elite Journey, joins the podcast this week. The former Long-time varsity basketball coach at Royal Oak Shrine talks with Tom and Brian about the aspect of leadership for both players and coaches.

Detroit King Head Coach Ty Spencer

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:20:57 -0400

Tom and Brian are joined this week by Detroit King head coach Ty Spencer. Among the topics discussed are how NIL has affected the recruiting of high school athletes and the importance of a good culture to sustaining a winning program.

Brian Barnes Q and A #1

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode, Tom asks Brian a series of questions about how a head coach handles the offseason.

Travis Wiltzius

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 17:46:30 -0500

Brian and Tom are joined by former Finandia head coach and current Gladstone High School assistant coach Travis Wiltzius. They discuss the unique challenges of running a football program in the U.P.

Kyle McElvany

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 04:28:28 -0500

On this week's episode of Inside the Coach's Office Brian and Tom talk with Kyle McElvany. Kyle is the former head coach of Dundee high school and is currently the Special Teams Coordinator at St. Mary's Catholic high school. They break down the importance of special teams, discuss the philosophy of running a power T offense, the importance of practice organization, and also talk about the love of coaching high school football.

Michigan Assistant Coach Ron Bellamy

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:03:29 -0500

University of Michigan assistant coach Ron Bellamy joins Tom and Brian this week. Coach Bellamy talks about his success at West Bloomfield high school including winning a state championship and how he has since transitioned from coaching at the high school level to now being on the staff at Michigan.

Kanon Dean The Man Behind The "Goosepoop" Playoff Predictor

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:33:38 -0500

Kanon Dean aka "Goosepoop" joins Tom and Brian this week to discuss his MHSAA football playoff predicting system. They talk about how the MHSAA football playoffs are constructed and how his predicting model works to accurately project what schools will not only make the playoffs but also who they will play and where.

Lawton Head Coach Wade Waldrup

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 16:46:48 -0500

Lawton High School head football coach Wade Waldrup joins the show this week. Coach Waldrup talks about what have been the keys to his program's success as well as the unique defense that his team utilizes.

MLive Reporter Jared Purcell

Dan Murphy and Brian Barnes — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500

Jared Purcell is a metro Detroit prep sports writer for MLive. Jared joined Tom and Brian this week to discuss the media's role in covering high school sports.

River Rouge Head Football Coach Corey Parker

Tom Murphy Jr. and Brian Barnes — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:24:49 -0500

On episode 2 of Inside the Coach's Office, Tom and Brian talk with River Rouge head coach Corey Parker. Some of the topics discussed are the 2022 MHSFCA coaches clinic, the role a high school coach plays in college recruiting, and also a passionate discussion in how Coach Parker and Coach Barnes would gameplan against each other.

MHSFCA 2022 Coaches Clinic Preview

Tom Murphy Jr. and Brian Barnes — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:14:39 -0500

In the first episode of Inside The Coach's Office, hosts Tom Murphy Jr. and Brian Barnes are joined by special guest Jerry Rabideau to preview this year's MHSFCA Coaches Clinic that is taking place this weekend in Lansing, Michigan.