2027 Kansas City Football Coaching Clinic

Learn from winners

Featured Speakers

Learn from coaches at winning programs across the country – high school, college and the NFL. Here are a few of the coaches headlining Kansas City.

Missouri

Chip Lindsey

Kansas State

Stan Weber

Iowa State

Jalon Bibbs

NC State

Garett Tujague

Every Coach Speaking in Kansas City

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Speakers and topics WILL change – check the Glazier app for the latest.

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Three days. 100+ sessions.

Clinic Schedule

Pick the sessions that fit your role – offense, defense, special teams, strength and leadership run side by side.

FridayFebruary 5

Pre-Session

Iron Giants Strength Summit

9:30 am – 12:35 pm

Breakout Sessions

1:30 pm – 7:50 pm

After Sessions

Coaches Social

8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

SaturdayFebruary 6

Breakout Sessions

8:30 am – 8:35 pm

SundayFebruary 7

Breakout Sessions

8:30 am – 10:15 am

All times Central.

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More than sessions

Special Events

Coordinator School

Improve as a coordinator by attending sessions focused on game planning, practice planning, game situations and organization.

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8-Man School

Some of the best small-program coaches share the schemes, drills, formations and strategies that help you run a winning 8-man program.

See 8-Man School Sessions

Iron Giants Strength Summit

Gain valuable insights from top strength coaches and network with peers who share a passion for athletic development. Friday, 9:30 am – 12:35 pm.

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Coaches Social

When the day's final session wraps, the real trade secrets come out. Join us Friday night to unwind, grab a couple of free drinks and talk ball with your coaching peers.

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Stay where the clinic is

Hotel Information

The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center

1 East Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108

Book early! This hotel sells out fast. Glazier's discounted room rate expires Jan. 22, 2027.

Single / Double$149Per night, Glazier discounted rate

Discounted rate is subject to room availability. After January 22, 2027, the rate depends on hotel availability.

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ReferenceGlazier Clinics

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From coaches who've been

Kansas City Clinic Reviews

Immediately applied

"Glazier Clinic speakers repeatedly deliver information that can be immediately applied to make me a better coach."

Tim HammackCoach, Christ Preparatory Academy (MO)

High-quality speakers

"You will not find a better way to grow in both networking and learning from high quality speakers than at Glazier. Whether in person or through the vault."

David BoucherCoach, Royal Valley High School (KS)

Set up for success

"Great tool for our program to get together as a staff and the information we were able to gather and share will set us up for success next fall."

Bill ArnoldHead Coach, Hayden Catholic (KS)

Absolute must-see clinic

"An absolute must-see clinic for football coaches. Tons of variety and the speakers are always helpful and approachable."

Mike TroyHead Coach, DCWest Falcons (NE)

Kansas City Clinic FAQ

What is the Glazier Kansas City Football Coaching Clinic?

The Glazier Kansas City Football Coaching Clinic is a three-day clinic for football coaches, February 5–7, 2027, at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. It has 100+ breakout sessions on offense, defense, special teams, strength and program building, taught by winning high school, college and NFL coaches. The clinic is sponsored by the Kansas City Chiefs, and Glazier Clinics has run football coaching clinics for 50 years.

When and where is the 2027 Glazier Kansas City clinic?

The 2027 Glazier Kansas City clinic is February 5–7, 2027 at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 East Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108.

Friday: Iron Giants Strength Summit 9:30 am – 12:35 pm, breakout sessions 1:30 – 7:50 pm, Coaches Social 8:00 – 10:30 pm
Saturday: breakout sessions 8:30 am – 8:35 pm
Sunday: breakout sessions 8:30 – 10:15 am

All times Central.

Who is speaking at the 2027 Glazier Kansas City clinic?

33 high school, college and NFL coaches are confirmed so far for the 2027 Glazier Kansas City clinic, including Missouri OC Chip Lindsey, NC State run game coordinator Garett Tujague, Arkansas assistant head coach David Johnson, Oklahoma State DB coach Jordan Malone, Kansas State special teams coordinator Stan Weber, Iowa State D-line coach Jalon Bibbs, Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach CJ Cox, former NFL coordinator John DeFilippo, and high school head coach Rick Darlington (DeLand, FL). The full speaker list is at the bottom of this page. Speakers may change.

What is Coordinator School at the Kansas City clinic?

Coordinator School is a track of sessions within the Glazier Kansas City clinic for offensive and defensive coordinators, focused on game planning, practice planning, game situations and organization. It's included with your pass – no separate registration.

What is 8-Man School at the Kansas City clinic?

8-Man School is a set of sessions within the Glazier Kansas City clinic where some of the best small-program coaches share the schemes, drills, formations and strategies that help you run a winning 8-man program. It's included with your pass – no separate registration.

What is the Iron Giants Strength Summit at the Kansas City clinic?

The Iron Giants Strength Summit is a strength and conditioning program on Friday, 9:30 am – 12:35 pm, at the Glazier Kansas City clinic. You'll gain insights from top strength coaches and network with peers who share a passion for athletic development. It's included with your pass – no separate registration.

How much does the Glazier Kansas City clinic cost?

Admission to the Glazier Kansas City clinic is included with a 2027 Glazier Season Pass, which covers every 2027 Glazier football clinic plus unlimited Glazier Drive access. The price is the same whether you attend one clinic or all of them.

1 Coach Football Pass: $159
4 Coach Football Pass: $459
Staff Football Pass (unlimited coaches): $559

Discounts are available for new head coaches and new customers. See all passes.

Can my whole coaching staff attend?

Yes. The Staff Football Pass ($559) covers an unlimited number of coaches from your football program for the Kansas City clinic and every other 2027 Glazier football clinic, and you can change your roster anytime. For smaller staffs, the 4 Coach Football Pass ($459) covers up to four named coaches.

Do I get a continuing education certificate?

Yes. Every Glazier Season Pass includes a continuing education certificate of attendance for the clinics you attend, including Kansas City.

What special events are at the Kansas City clinic?

The 2027 Glazier Kansas City clinic includes four special events:

Coordinator School: sessions on game planning, practice planning, game situations and organization
8-Man School: schemes, drills, formations and strategies for winning 8-man programs
Iron Giants Strength Summit: Friday 9:30 am – 12:35 pm, with top strength coaches
Coaches Social: Friday 8:00 – 10:30 pm, with a couple of free drinks

Is there a hotel discount and parking at the Kansas City clinic?

Yes. Glazier's rate at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is $149 per night (single/double) until January 22, 2027 – call 1 (888) 627-8538 and reference Glazier Clinics. Overnight hotel guests get $20 off the published self-parking price per day (give the front desk your license plate number at check-in). Day attendees pay with the QR codes in the parking garage; there are no parking discounts for day attendees.

Are the Kansas City clinic sessions recorded?

No. Glazier does not record its in-person clinics, including Kansas City. Every Season Pass includes full access to Glazier Drive, Glazier's on-demand football video library, for study all year.

In the exhibit hall

Exhibitors

Between sessions, check out the latest equipment, technology and training tools from the companies exhibiting in Kansas City – including the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Coaches filling a breakout session at the Glazier Kansas City clinic

Why Glazier?

The best football coaching clinic in the Midwest

For 50 years, winning coaches have made Glazier their offseason home. Here's why staffs keep coming back.

✓The best speakers – hand-selected winning coaches from high school, college and the pros.
✓The most topics at every event, so every coach on your staff finds sessions for their role.
✓A deep dive into Xs and Os – real schemes, film and systems you can install this season.
✓Year-round learning on Glazier Drive when the clinic is over.
✓The best value with the Season Pass – attend Kansas City and every other 2027 clinic.

Volunteer

Be a Room Host at the Kansas City clinic

Want to be part of the 2027 Glazier Kansas City Clinic behind the scenes? Apply to volunteer as a Room Host and help keep sessions running smoothly for the coaches and speakers.

What volunteers get

✓Network & grow Meet coaches and speakers from across the country.
✓Exclusive Glazier shirt Yours to keep.
✓Hotel room & meal stipend Provided while you volunteer.
✓Glazier Drive Keep learning after the clinic.

Fill out the short interest form and our team will follow up.

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Full Kansas City speaker list

Friday, February 5

Eli Hammond, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Westview HS (NE): two Iron Giants Strength Summit sessions (topics TBD)
Tyler Pfizenmaier, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Washburn Rural HS (KS): Iron Giants Strength Summit sessions (topics TBD)
Dewayne Alexander, Assistant Head Coach/TE Coach, Bowling Green: an efficient play-action passing game, multiple formations, unbalanced sets and motions, and game planning to put defenders in conflict
Aaron Brady, Assistant Coach, Cardinal Mooney Catholic HS (FL): 3-4 Okie zone blitzing, playing zone to shut down RPOs, and tackling drills and circuits
Chip Lindsey, OC, Missouri: QB drills and fundamentals, weekly offensive game planning and the passing game
Jordan Malone, DB Coach, Oklahoma State: DB technique and drills in off and press man and zone coverage
Loren Montgomery, Head Coach, Bixby HS (OK): offensive practice structure with two-way players and the Bixby multiple 1-back pass game and strikeout plays
Rod Stallbaumer, Head Coach, Basehor-Linwood HS (KS): the modern triple option spread with inside zone and RPOs, 3rd-down screens, draws and roll-outs, and character and leadership development
Stan Weber, Special Teams Coordinator, Kansas State: kickoff and punt return fundamentals and competitive special teams drills
Rick Darlington, Head Coach, DeLand HS (FL): planning a competitive practice and building a first-class program with little money
Jeremy DeSoto, DC/LB Coach, Evangel University (MO): simplifying run fits and adjusting the 4-2-5 to stop spread offenses
Terry Harrison, Head Coach, Friends University (KS): the big 5 running plays and best scoring plays of the flexbone offense
Lavell Jackson, WR Coach, Lindenwood: WR stance, starts, releases, route running and top of the route
Brandon Jones, O-Line Coach, Missouri: outside zone and the counter screen game with O-line fundamentals in the spread
Zach Livingston, DC, Basehor-Linwood HS (KS): Basehor-Linwood tackling and defensive practice planning and game prep
Joe Matheson, OC/QB Coach, Drake: the 6-back spread tempo offense and coordinating and calling an aggressive tempo system
Nick Toth III, LB Coach, Kansas State: LB fundamentals and keys and pass drops in man match/vision coverages

Saturday, February 6

Jalon Bibbs, D-Line Coach, Iowa State: D-line keys, block destruction and everyday drills to stop the run and rush the passer
Aaron Brady, Assistant Coach, Cardinal Mooney Catholic HS (FL): the shotgun two-back option run game, the spread power run game, spread route combinations, a 3-4 bear package and defensive coordinating
Rick Darlington, Head Coach, DeLand HS (FL): the unbalanced single wing system strong and weak side attacks, trick plays, and the Bulldog weight room plan and Super Dog test
John DeFilippo, Recent USFL/UFL Head Coach & NFL Coordinator/QB Coach: drop-back passing, 3rd down and red zone offense out of the spread, and QB drills
Clarence Holley, DC, Shiloh Christian HS (AR): the Eat the Captain 3-3 defense: pressures, 5-high zone coverage, alignment strategies, creating ball hawks and the language of a championship defense
Ted LePage, Head Coach, Blair Oaks HS (MO): an empty RPO package, goal setting with seniors and starters, and the off-season weight room and agility plan
Mark Sipple, DC, Drake: 4-2-5 blitz concepts and split-field coverage
David Stuckey, Head Coach, Northland Christian School (MO)/North Shelby HS (MO): 8-Man School: the CEO offense, a hybrid defense and the 8-man kicking game
Garett Tujague, Run Game Coordinator/O-Line Coach, NC State: O-line wide zone, inside zone and 6-man protection drills and technique
CJ Cox, Assistant Coach, Kansas City Chiefs: DB tackling, block destruction, zone and man technique, and takeaways
Mike Hall, Retired DC, Blair Oaks HS (MO): the base 4-3 defense and front adjustments vs. the run and pass, defending the passing game with stunts, blitzes and coverages, and scouting opponent offenses and defensive practice organization
Enrico Marcelli, OC, La Cueva HS (NM): Y cross variations, outside zone, counter and duo RPOs, and spread QB run reads off counter
John Merritt, Head Coach, De Smet Jesuit HS (MO): Coordinator School: step-by-step offensive game planning, the OC practice plan and using tempo in practice
Max Mickunas, Head Coach, Marmaton Valley HS (KS): 8-man football: the Wildcat Air Raid, jet motion in the run game and the 2-front defense
Alan Wilmes, Head Coach, Blue Springs South HS (MO): the 3-4 defense attacking protections and run schemes, stopping the run, and Cover 3 and Cover 4
David Johnson, Assistant Head Coach/RB Coach, Arkansas: RB drills, ball security and RB room culture
Jeremiah Meeks, Head Coach, Wellington HS (KS): the buck sweep and RPOs off it in a spread RPO offense

Sunday, February 7

Enrico Marcelli, OC, La Cueva HS (NM): game planning for the big 5 game-day situations and spread RB rail patterns
Andy McNeely, Head Coach, Lathrop HS (MO): LB alignment, keys and drills, and defensive game planning and scouting reports

More speakers and topics will be announced. Speakers and topics will change – use the Speakers & Topics schedule above or the Glazier app for the latest.