Coach and Coordinator Podcast (2023)

Taylor MouserShow Notes:Stuffing envelopesProving you are about itMoving with a staff you knowStaying on after being a graduate assistantTaking an old-school approach to recruitingThe “boom boom” roomBuilding relationshipsHaving real juice and staying fresh with itNavigating the hard timesIt doesn’t take having your own room to get the experienceHaving the big picture in mindLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2023

On today’s podcast, we discuss the process of evolving an offense with flexibility by design and an openness to creativity.We discuss how teaching is central to this process and the workflow and tools coaches have at their disposal to teach players in a way that is most relevant to them.Scott Lemn, head coach at Bridgewater College, joins the podcast to dig into this process of offensive development.Before being named head coach at Bridgewater, Coach Lemn was an assistant with the Eagles for 11 years, including two as offensive coordinator. He directed the offensive line for eight seasons after coaching the defensive line in 2010.Lemn began his coaching career at conference rival Randolph-Macon. Prior to his time with the Yellow Jackets, he was a first team All-American at James Madison in 2008 (AP, The Sports Network, Walter Camp Foundation, College Sporting News) and was the Rimington Award winner as the nation's top center while aiding the Dukes to a FCS semifinal appearance and a number-one ranking for much of the 2008 season.Show Notes:Starts with looking at your personnelHow research into ideas beginsImplementing new ideasWhat does it complement or what does it replaceGetting new ideas enough repsCarry both gap and zoneAlex Gibbs approachStaying ahead with adding a wrinkleFinding “same as” in teachingCarry overWhen being creative, make the least adjustments with offensive lineBuilding terminologyTaking inventory of terminologyAsking “what if” questions for ability to be flexible and creative in the futureWord association to play fasterTechnology to create efficiency in work flowFlipped classroom modelGo Army EdgeWinning EdgeFollow Scott Lemn on Twitter @CoachLemn.On May 2nd, listeners of Coach and Coordinator Podcast will be eligible to skip the waitlist, join AIM7, and benefit from the life-changing lessons that AIM7 will teach you.Sign up for this exclusive opportunity: https://www.aim7.com/coach-and-coordinator-podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2023

Today’s podcast is from the 2nd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in which Ron Roberts, now the defensive coordinator at Auburn, talked about multiple defenses and the different pressures they utilize.He started the presentation by talking about the three things required to play great defense, his philosophy, defensive goals, determining what you need to develop in each position, the analytics of scoring, and dealing with difficult formations.This segment encapsulates what any defense should focus on to excel on the field.In an era where we have become inundated with information, Coach Roberts cuts right to the core of leading a top-performing defense.It’s something that he’s been able to pass on to other coaches.He has an impressive coaching tree, including Dave Aranda, Patrick Toney, who made the jump from being co-DC at Florida to the NFL as secondary coach with the Arizona Cardinals, Austin Armstrong, who at 29 is the youngest Power 5 coordinator at Florida replacing Toney, and Pete Golding, who left Alabama to take the defensive coordinator position at Ole Miss. Coach Golding had served as the defensive coordinator at Alabama for five seasons and began his career as a GA for Coach Roberts at Delta State.All of these coaches who learned from Ron Roberts learned to build the foundation of their defenses on the philosophy which Coach Roberts shares in this segment.Show Notes:Mental toughnessPhysical toughnessTake away what they do bestEffortAre you at your best when the best is needed?Analytics of scoringCreating havocMaking callsSkill analysis for each positionWinning Edge takeaways and ideas for implementationFollow Ron Roberts on Twitter @CoachRonRoberts.Full Ron Roberts Presentation from Lauren's First and Goal:Utilizing a Multiple Defense: https://bit.ly/3zRoJOqTo gain access to all presentations from this year's Lauren's First and Goal Clinic, plus ten additional presentations per month, go to LFGF2023.coachesclinic.com.Additional Q&A Episode with Ron Roberts: https://spoti.fi/41lbUrjBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes and resources like the screen shots from Coach Roberts' presentation. Also, sign up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet highlighting the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.On May 2nd, listeners of Coach and Coordinator Podcast will be eligible to skip the waitlist, join AIM7, and benefit from the life-changing lessons that AIM7 will teach you.Sign up for this exclusive opportunity: https://www.aim7.com/coach-and-coordinator-podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2023

On today’s episode, we give support to youth football across the country, and especially in California, where the state legislature will soon vote on a bill that, if passed, would ban youth football.The answer should not be to remove youth tackle football and focus on flag.While flag football is a precursor to tackle, it is not the same as tackle football.Tackle football embraces all body types. Nothing can replace the vehicle of tackle football. To see flag football as an answer is short-sighted. The answer is to create a better, safer game.The game is under attack, and coaches from every level must continue to support football from youth, to high school, to college and pro.Today, we share insights from three coaches who are creating a methodology to create a better, safer game, especially as it relates to blocking and defeating blocks.To do so, we pulled segments from archived episodes with Scott Peters, Mike Pollak, and Bob Wylie.On May 2nd, listeners of Coach and Coordinator Podcast will be eligible to skip the waitlist, join AIM7, and benefit from the life-changing lessons that AIM7 will teach you.Sign up for this exclusive opportunity: https://www.aim7.com/coach-and-coordinator-podcastListen to those full episodes:Creating a Better, Safer Game (Part 1) with Scott Peters, Assistant OL Coach, Cleveland Browns and Founder of Tip of the Spear: https://spoti.fi/3GmYu62What Is Leverage, Contact for Every Position with Scott Peters, Assistant OL Coach, Cleveland Browns and Founder of Tip of the Spear: https://spoti.fi/3meSlSEThe Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: Safety Through Superior Technique, Featuring Mike Pollak: https://spoti.fi/415RwdvAdditional resources from Tip of the Spear:Force Deflection Base Blocks on the LOS: https://bit.ly/3zExOduGet a 30-Day Free Trial: https://bit.ly/3KkdAu7Read our companion blog to this episode: https://bit.ly/40GkbWVPlease Note: This content is not paid promotion for Tip of the Spear. Coach and Coordinator Podcast is receiving no financial incentive from Tip of the Spear for their placement in this episode. We are a clearinghouse of information for the industry of football coaches, and we have vetted and believe the Tip of the Spear methodology makes the game better and safer and warrants visibility across the industry.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 2023

I met Coach DiGaetano in 2017, and I talk about the game and coaching with him often.He’s been a repeat guest on the podcast (see links below). And currently, he is an assistant coach at Fordham University.He has an intense passion for tackling and studies it better than anyone I know.I feel comfortable calling him the foremost expert on tackling.However, Coach DiGaetano also has incredible ideas outside of the tackling realm, and in this episode from the archives, he share the ideas he implemented as the head coach of SUNY Maritime when he took over the program just five days before fall camp opened. His work, his staff, and his players resulted in Maritimehaving a successful season in spite of the extreme circumstances of a last-minute coaching change.I want to point out that Coach DiGaetano accomplished this result while also holding down his day job of being a principal of multiple schools in the Bronx.Coach DiGaetano was forced to take a coach-on-the-fly approach, but the extreme situation led him to some insights into coaching and some incredible ideas which we share again here today.Show Notes:Players writing the practice planWhat are their core fundamentals? What needs teaching?Working fundamentals in conditioningWorking with strength and conditioning staffStrength coaches must have input4th quarter drillPlayer surveys in seasonThree team goalsAccountability for the coachesUsing the feedbackAssistant coach of the week building moralBalancing teaching, installing, correcting, and preparationReversing the contact modelWorking body movementWorking it into schemeEvaluation and development of younger playersGetting the players involved in schemeIt’s about working together to get the right answerContinue to recruit the players you have on the rosterGrouping kids by ability to service themWorking with the coaches tooLook at the opponentTackling drill adjustmentTeam tackling drillLearning from the unpredictableOn May 2nd, listeners of Coach and Coordinator Podcast will be eligible to skip the waitlist, join AIM7, and benefit from the life-changing lessons that AIM7 will teach you.Sign up for this exclusive opportunity: https://www.aim7.com/coach-and-coordinator-podcastFollow Vince DiGaetano on Twitter @CoachDiG.Additional Coach DiGaetano Episodes:Trends in Tackling: https://spoti.fi/40LId2DDeep Dive on Defense – Team Tackling: https://spoti.fi/3GmADDHDefining Practice Tempos and Finishes for Better Performance: https://spoti.fi/3ZILC16Coach DiGaetano Course:Effective Team Tackling with the 3 C’s: Contact, Chase, and Converge (over 3.5 hours of instruction, drills, and game film): https://bit.ly/3zysVCHBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com to sign up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet Newsletter which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 2023

Lee Rose is now a defensive analyst for the University of North Carolina. But Coach Rose got his start in Poland.He learned very quickly how to work with limited resources and to make his teaching and coaching clear and concise because his players spoke English as a second language.Since that experience, he has been on a quest for best practices in teaching and coaching, especially as they relate to the classroom portion of coaching.Today, Coach Rose shares what he puts together in a tip sheet for players to have information boiled down to the essentials, as well as how he would do it if he were back in Poland or at a lower level.In addition, we dive into a discussion of how different technology can be integrated into a smooth workflow.Show Notes:Start in coaching in Poland with a laptop, PowerPoint, and HudlBeing concise in teachingBenefits of the experience as a teacher of the gameMove to the FBS Power 5 level to learn best practicesExample of creating a tip sheet at UNCHow he would apply that tip sheet if he were in PolandIntegrating tools for an efficient workflowUsing Go Army Edge for the walk throughUsing Go Army Edge to practice communicating multiple checksA tool for making meetings more interactiveGoing through the walk-through scriptBest practices when putting together a defensive tip sheetFollow Lee Rose on Twitter @Coachleerose.Related Episodes:From the Military to Coaching: Leadership & Innovation – Ben Kotwica, Special Teams Coordinator, Denver Broncos: https://bit.ly/412oSu3Create a Better Plan and Develop Players with Data and Technology – Billy Riebock, Offensive Coordinator, Midwestern State: https://bit.ly/3Gbwe6bMake the Most of the Reps You Have Available – Caleb Collins, Outside Linebackers Coach, Baylor: https://bit.ly/40GGhZdRelated Resources:Using Technology to Coach Generation Z: https://bit.ly/3GgxMvIPunt Install with Technology and Drills: https://bit.ly/410jUxLDB Culture, Classroom, Technique: https://bit.ly/40IyKcwVisit coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes, resources, and articles, as well as our winning edge takeaways. Also sign up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 2023

Today’s episode is from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic to benefit pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.In his talk, Lew Caralla, Director of Strength and Conditioning at Charlotte, delivered 39 ideas on coaching.All are straight to the point and cover ideas directed to both players and coaches. We pulled out 11 of those ideas more focused on the coach, and how a coach can network, lead, and positively impact players and others through this incredible platform we have as coaches.While this episode is short, its messages paint a picture of what an elite coach must do to excel in this profession.Show Notes:Coaching experience provides the platformThe messageAbsent during the struggleIntelligence creates followersThe coaching egoYou are not allowed to give upI didn’t know how close I wasCoached by youYour platformBe an example through your journeyThe secretFollow Lew Caralla on Twitter @LewisCaralla.Coach Caralla’s Entire Presentation:Leadership Perspective: https://bit.ly/3ztdOdGAdditional Lew Caralla Episode:Creativity in Coaching Strength and Conditioning: https://bit.ly/3m4knAeBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes, resources, and articles, as well as our winning edge takeaways. The enhanced show notes for this episode include the transcript of each of the messages pulled from Coach Caralla’s talk which we shared here today.Also sign-up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 2023

Today’s episode is from our archives. It was recorded with Dub Maddox five years ago, pre-pandemic and at the start of what proved to be a rapid evolution of today’s defenses. Interestingly, the concepts Coach Maddox talks about may be more relevant now than when he shared those ideas originally on the podcast.Dub is one of the great thinkers and great football minds in the game. I have picked up a ton from him over the years. A trip I took to sit down and talk ball with him for a couple of days in 2010 stands out as highly productive. That visit helped me solidify how I thought about the passing game and how we could bring our receivers and protections together with our quarterback progressions to improve our passing game.In this episode, Coach Maddox shares insights from studying the U.S. Military that he applies to football.If you listened to this episode five years ago, you will want to sit down and listen again, and bring a pen and notebook. Be sure to listen to our winning edge takeaways and ideas for implementation following this conversation with Coach Dub Maddox.Please Note: When we originally recorded this episode, there was a lot of static in the connection, but the content was just too good not to air, and it’s also too good to not share again.Show Notes:Lessons from the United States MilitaryNon-Negotiables: Space, Time, and TalentBreaking Down the RPOGetting Players to Understand the Game PlanCreating a Specialized Language to Help PlayersLetting Your Players Know When to AdjustOverview of Adapt or DieFollow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox.Related Resources:Harvard Business Review article, “The Best Ideas Come from Outside Your Industry”: https://bit.ly/42ZfY1ZFree Download of Question Set to Inventory Your Offense: https://bit.ly/3TXhQEqDub Maddox’s Book Adapt or Die: https://amzn.to/40T4rzFBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes, resources, articles, and our winning edge takeaways. Also sign up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet newsletter, which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2023

We reached out to today’s guest after we confirmed some eye-popping stats from his 2022 season. 62 touchdowns, 3,204 passing yards, and 1,805 rushing yards, in sum producing an average of 500.9 yards per game and 48 points per game. All at the high school level with 12-minute quarters and a running clock after a 30-point differential.Those numbers screamed “high-level execution”, and we wanted to dig into the what, how, and why behind it.Meet Mike Peck, offensive coordinator at Burley High School in Burley, ID.Show Notes:Spread the field and attack horizontally and verticallyBased out of 10 personnel and empty, but highlight personnel year-to-yearHang your hat on runs and passes for the base offenseTwo factors that create execution: installation and practiceThe players understanding of whyInstall as a year-round activity leading up to the seasonFront loading for better learningQuarterback schoolThe quarterback should be out on the field teaching it with youTools used to teach in the classroomQuizzes and competitionSeven-day install formatPractice formatEarly outs: walk throughSituational periods in practiceUnscripted situations so play callers get workDebrief periods so players understand why and what happened right or wrongCoach learning from the debrief as wellKids don’t come in on weekendsTechnology to allow coaches more family timeFollow Mike Peck on Twitter @CoachPeck11.Related Episode:From the Archives – Noel Mazzone: https://bit.ly/42UL1fiBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes, resources, articles, and our winning edge takeaways. Also sign up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet, which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Coach Peck’s 7-day install template is also available on coachandcoordinator.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2023

Ben Kotwica has 17 years of coaching experience, including 15 seasons in the NFL. Most recently, Kotwica served as the assistant special teams coach for Minnesota in 2022 and was part of a coaching staff that helped the team to the NFC North Division title.A graduate of Army West Point, where he was a linebacker and team captain, he went on to serve as a helicopter pilot, reaching the rank of Captain and serving in the Iraq War, as well as in Bosnia and Korea.He began his coaching career at the US Military Academy Prep School as a defensive coordinator before jumping to the NFL as a special teams coach or coordinator for the New York Jets, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, and now the Denver Broncos under head coach Sean Payton.On today’s episode, he shares his influences and the importance of our roles as coaches, developing a leadership style, innovation, and the use of technology in teaching and developing players.Show Notes:Early influencesCoaches saw ability that translates into being a coachMilitary background shaped leadership and coachingThe people make the experience rewardingFrom the military into coaching - offer from Bobby RossMike Westhoff - having standardsLeadership - being the CEOYou must be yourself as a leaderCoaching with technologyPassive and active learningIntegrating a new piece of technology into workflowEnhanced player developmentPost-practice punt protection periodHow to be innovativeAdvice on implementing technologyFollow Ben Kotwica on Twitter @BKotwica44.Watch Coach Kotwica's Presentation from Lauren's First and Goal:Punt Install with Technology and Drills: https://bit.ly/3KjpkP5Related Episode:Figure It Out with Mike Westhoff: https://bit.ly/3JVFPPEBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes, resources, articles, and our winning edge takeaways. Also sign up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet newsletter, which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Follow us on Twitter @CoachKGrabowski.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2023

Football is in Lance Zierlein’s blood. He is the son of retired NFL Coach Larry Zierlein and an analyst for NFL.com since 2015. His opinions on the best players in the game are highly respected across the industry.Today, he joins us to share his involvement in the Joe Moore Award, shed light on the process for determining the award's winning unit, and reveal the characteristics of the highest-performing offensive line units in the country.Through the conversation, both the physical and mental aspects of elite offensive line play show through, and he shares the common characteristics displayed by the coaches leading these top units.Show Notes:How he became involved with JMAThe process is a funnelOur watchlist is everybodyDuke Manyweather - LSU five-man protections in 2019Three phases of the blockLearning about how OL play evolves from his dad - NFL Coach Larry ZierleinEvaluating pass protection of the unitThe true sign of teamwork in pass proRun schemes that lend themselves to teamworkAssessing varied techniqueCharacteristics of the OL coaches leading the best unitsFollow Lance Zierlein on Twitter @Lance Zierlein.Additional Joe Moore Award Episode:Aaron Taylor: https://bit.ly/3zchYGrRelated Resource:The Moore Method - OL University: https://bit.ly/3zchYGrAdditional Offensive Line Episodes:Sonny Dykes - Putting Together an Offense: https://spoti.fi/42NgiALBob Wylie - Coaching That Builds Relationships (Part 1): https://bit.ly/3TPJgfmBob Wylie - Coaching That Builds Relationships (Part 2): https://bit.ly/3nsAuYIKyle Caskey - Blitz Pick-Up: https://bit.ly/3lJ9UtZResearch and Development Series:Tackles: https://bit.ly/3FYLwLxInterior Linemen: https://bit.ly/40FMofZBe sure to go to coachandcoordinator.com for enhanced show notes with links to related episodes, resources, and articles, as well as our winning edge takeaways detailed in text. Also sign-up for our free Weekly Tip Sheet, which highlights the best ideas from the previous week, trending episodes, and featured resources.Follow us on Twitter @CoachKGrabowski.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 2023

Adam Cushingis the run game coordinator at Dukeand also coaches the offensive line. Prior to serving on the Blue Devils staff, he spent three years as the head coach at Eastern Illinois University.Coach Cushing spent 15 seasons in a variety of roles at Northwestern University, including ten seasons as the offensive line coach. He also coached the super backs, tight ends, and H-backs, after starting as a graduate assistant working with the offensive line. Cushing had recruiting coordinator responsibilities as well, twice earning national recognition as one of the Big Ten’s top recruiters.Coach Cushing got his start in coaching as an assistant coach at the University of La Verne.In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Coach Cushing focuses on what it takes to create a consistent player.While he gives examples with the offensive line, what he describes applies to all position groups, units, and the team.He establishes that consistency is the hallmark of greatness.His discussion includes mental consistency in training players' minds, especially related to the game plan, player-owned culture, and consistency with cultural messages.Show Notes:Consistency is the hallmark of greatnessMental preparationBeginning of a meetingHomeworkFollow Adam Cushing on Twitter @CoachCushing.Listen to Coach Cushing's Entire Clinic Talk: https://bit.ly/42JDa49Additional Adam Cushing Episodes:Simplifying Culture: https://bit.ly/3LUgdpgAdditional Adam Cushing Video Course:Culture and Leadership: https://bit.ly/3z9Y6nqPlease go to coachandcoordinator.com for expanded show notes, including our winning edge takeaways and links to resources. And while there, be sure to sign up for our Weekly Tip Sheet, which shares the best ideas from the podcast.Follow Keith Grabowski on Twitter @CoachKGrabowski.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 27, 2023

Today’s episode is from our archives and features Brent Dearmon from when he was the offensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech.Since that time, he’s gone on to do big things.Coach Dearmon is currently the head coach at the University of North Alabama. Prior to his current role, he served as the offensive coordinator for Florida Atlantic in 2022 after spending the 2021 season as OC at Middle Tennessee.His previous experience also includes serving as head coach at Bethel University.In his one season at Bethel in 2018, Dearmon guided the team to an undefeated regular season mark. Bethel earned a number-three ranking while averaging 540.3 yards and the second-highest scoring average in the country at 55.0 points per game. He was named Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year.Dearmon then made the rare jump from NAIA to FBS when he joined Les Miles' staff at Kansas in 2019 as a senior offensive consultant. Midway through the 2019 season, Dearmon took over as the program's offensive coordinator and led the team to a 24.1 scoring average and more than 400 yards of total offense per game.Brent Dearmon has always been at the forefront of RPO thinking, and it’s become a big part of the offenses he has directed. In this episode (one of four with Coach Dearmon in our library), he talks about assembling gap-sound RPOs that attack the defense across the entire field.Be sure to listen to the Winning Edge at the end of the episode for our takeaways and ideas for implementation from this episode.Show Notes:Evolving the RPOKeeping a downhill rushing mentality, while opening up more to the passDoing RPOs in a sound way, while protecting the QBThe Hot GapPre-snap readsThe benefits of Power built into RPOThe Counter gameTurning Buck Sweep into RPOThe three questions Dearmon asks for every conceptRPO and practiceCoaches need to ask, "Who do you say you are?"Winning Edge: Takeaways and ideas for implementationFollow Brent Dearmon on Twitter @BrentDearmon.Related Resources:Coach Dearmon’s Courses:Gap Sound RPOsRPOsIdentifying and Attacking Coverages with the RPOCoach Dearmon on CoachandCoordinator.com:The Hot GapAdditional Coach Dearmon Episodes:Our First Interview with Coach DearmonCreating a Common Language for CoachingC- and D-Gap RPOsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2023

Billy Riebock is the offensive coordinator at Midwestern State in Wichita Falls, Texas.He’s coached at all levels of college football, gaining valuable experience from the coaches he’s worked with all along the way.On today's episode, Coach Riebock shares how he utilizes data in the offseason to help determine what the offense will look like for the coming season. He also goes into detail about how Midwestern State utilizes technology to create a better workflow and better teaching tools for their players.Show Notes:A framework for preparing every positionHow a coach’s workflow and process evolveFind people that will mentor youUsing data and analytics to come up with a simple planUnderstanding how much you need in a game planA system must handle all situations, or it’s not completeUsing numbers to dictate what you can doPreparing and adjusting in springIdentifying and dealing with trendsUsing free technology to prepare players in the classroomUsing interactive quizzesUsing Go Army Edge technology to work through and understand conceptsA more efficient way to walk throughEliminating uncertainty with interactive game plan a day ahead of practiceUsing technology for blitz pick-up with offensive line and running backsHow the technology fosters better discussionsStealing time with the technologyWhat the weekly plan with technology looks likeFollow Billy Riebock on Twitter @RiebockBilly.Winning Edge – Takeaways and Ideas for Implementation:1) Know how much offense you need... Coach Riebock’s story about asking Coach Skrosky why they don’t change up plays in a certain situation made me recall something I have learned in the past – know how much you need by utilizing and studying the data of your past seasons.I highly recommend Brian Billick’s book, Developing an Offensive Game Plan. In the book, he lays out step-by-step what the process is for determining how much offense you need.Coach Billick writes, “Regardless of what type of team you coach (high school, college, or youth), you must think on three levels: yearly, weekly, and game day.Each level has very set parameters as to how much offense will actually be run in any given segment. The more you can overlap the amount of total offense you can carry vs. the amount that can be effectively practiced, the more effective the offense you actually run on game day will be.”2) Constantly evolve by examining how you are teaching and coaching...Ask yourself if you have the best methods, best tools, best technology to prepare your players. I heard a quote from retired Army General Eric Shinseki, who said, “If you don’t like change, you’re going to like irrelevance even less.”That’s where we are in our profession as the game becomes more and more dynamic, and we must find ways to best develop our players.3) Use an “expert” system to implement new technology and workflows...It reminds me of an African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This approach gives you the benefits of moving quickly and also going far with new technology.That expert should be the one to learn it and then efficiently teach it and help the others on the staff troubleshoot it.In that way, you will more efficiently implement new tools into your workflow.Please go to coachandcoordinator.com to sign-up for our newsletter, the Weekly Tip Sheet.We share the best ideas from the past week’s episodes, recommended resources, and share our featured episodes.And follow us on Twitter @CoachKGrabowski.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2023

On today’s episode, Amanda Ruller joins the podcast to share a different perspective on networking in this profession, finding a way to the top, and then dig into ideas and drills for training running backs.Coach Ruller is currently the running backs coach at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.She recently served as the assistant running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks through the Bill Walsh Diversity Fellowship program.Her unique background in strength and conditioning, data and analytics, and sports media, as well as her experience as an elite multi-sport athlete, is something she leverages to advance in the profession.There are plenty of takeaways from this episode, including insight and advice to become known to the people who can help elevate you, as well as ideas for creating purposeful drills.Show Notes:Finding a way into the coaching professionHer start in strength and conditioningCreating something to giveMarketing yourselfSports broadcasting as an avenue to build relationshipsSpending camp with the Saskatchewan RoughridersBill Walsh Diversity Fellowship with Seattle SeahawksPersistenceFind what you are passionate about and go and do itData, analytics, and the NFL CombineDoing work for free to get noticedPutting together drills that are purposefulTraining vision in the running backsCreate to the standard to create the resultsSpeed cutsPressure stepBe used to the movement but not the rhythmJump cutsWorking with the SeahawksPhysio ball to create different timing in drillsFollow Amanda Ruller on Twitter @AMANDAbolic.Watch Coach Ruller's Speed Training Presentation from Lauren's First and Goal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2023

On today’s episode, we sit down with Aaron Taylor to learn more about the Joe Moore Award, the only college football award that honors a group instead of an individual.Aaron Taylor played for Joe Moore at the University of Notre Dame. Taylor was a two-time All-American and a first round pick in the 1994 NFL Draft. He played professionally for the Green Bay Packers and the San Diego Chargers.Taylor currently works as a college football analyst, television sportscaster, and he is the founder of the Joe Moore Award. He shares all the details behind this award, and through hearing about Joe Moore and his methods, we learn of the impact that elite coaching makes.Whether you are an offensive line coach or not, there is plenty to take away for what it takes to be an impactful coach.Show Notes:Who was Joe Moore?The Joe Moore O-Line CampKirk Ferentz's first attempt at the awardThe impact of a coachIt started with belief and strict adherence to the fundamentalsThe detail that goes into finding the best college OL by the committeeToughness, teamwork, technique, consistency, and finishingThe watchlist starts with 131 unitsSteed Lobotzke and Air Force as a finalistHow the six aspects show up on filmLance Zierlein - three phases of a blockAccounting for different methodology and techniqueThere is no QBR for fat guysCommon traits in the coaches leading these top unitsThe Joe Moore Offensive Line CredoThe “toughness drill” - base blocks for two hoursYou have five more in youThe Foundation for TeamworkTh creation of the trophyThe Moore Method - O-Line University courseFollow Aaron Taylor on Twitter @AaronTaylorCFB.Take The Moore Method OL University CourseFor more information, visit JoeMooreAward.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2023

Mike Wauflemost recently served as the defensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills. Coach Waufle served as defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders from 1998 to 2003 and coached in Super Bowl XXXVII. Waufle coached primarily single-gap four-man defensive lines in 4-3 Defenses. He was the defensive line coach for the New York Giants from 2004 to 2009. He won Super Bowl XLII in 2007.He returned to the Raiders in 2010. From 2012 to 2016, he was the defensive line coach for St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams under head coach Jeff Fisher. He coached the Buffalo Bills defensive line in 2017 and retired after the 2017 season.In the segment from the 2022 C.O.O.L. Clinic, he shares how his classroom is unique and then goes into the six components of get-off, which he repped every single day.While he focuses his presentation on defensive line play, there’s a lot to learn here about teaching your players, regardless of the position, to master their technique.The entire talk is available on CoachTube and the link in the show notes will give you 25% off.It’s definitely worth adding to your library.Watch Coach Waufle's Entire Presentation (SAVE 25%)The 2023 C.O.O.L. Clinic site has been launched. Be sure to take advantage of early bird savings. To learn more, visit https://cool2023.coachesclinic.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2023

This episode from our archives, recorded in 2019, features Chris Kappas who was recently named the 2022 AFCA FCS Assistant Coach of the Year.Demonstrated in this episode, Coach Kappas has shown his ability as a coach on both sides of the ball. He has been recognized as the Football Scoop D3 Coordinator of the Year in 2015, while he was the defensive coordinator for National Champion Mount Union.The following year, he led a top offense in the country, switching sides of the ball for Mount Union in another championship run. He then moved on to be the defensive coordinator for Austin Peay in 2021, finishing his stint there with the 2022 FCS Assistant COY honors.In this episode, Coach Kappas talks about how his year of coaching offense helped his defense and how attention to detail is so important in everything his units do.Show Notes:Coach’s experience on both sides of the ballHow coaching offense helped him see the game differentlyWhat Coach changed on his defense after being on offense, specifically with RPOsWhat Coach learned the most from his experienceSmall details Coach believes give Mount Union an advantageHow attention to detail has evolved and how it benefits his unitsPursuitPointing out details to playersThe mental process of players in game situationsWhich offenses create the most problems for defenses in today’s gameWhat are some defensive trends that give offenses the most problemsFollow Chris Kappas on Twitter @CKappas.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2023

Matt Tschetter is the defensive coordinator for Wartburg College who led Division 3 in rushing defense, while also recording the most interceptions.They ranked in the top 25 in most defensive categories.Today, we dig into what Wartburg does in order to set their players up for success on defense.Coach Tschetter was influenced by several of our past guests, including Louisiana Tech defensive coordinator Scott Power, Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza, and retired Wisconsin-Platteville head coach Mike Emendorfer.Show Notes:Play fast: lighten the mental burdenRelentlessCommunicationAssignment sound: do your 1/11thTechnique focusedTackling, block defeat, and creating turnoversTeaching tackling in the team meeting, plus quizzingBe multipleStop the run: force offenses to be one-dimensionalCreate chaosWin the situationalDon’t flinch and turn the pageBase defense from 4-3 learned from Northwest Missouri StateDefensive line responsible for A and B gapsLeveraged-based run fitsSuccess on run by understanding opponent and situationSchematic success on runUp-the-field movements instead of horizontalBenefits of playing zone coverageTracking INTs in practicePreparing for what attacks cover threeFollow Matt Tschetter on Twitter @Coach_Tschetter.Related Episodes:Scott Power: Sack the QB and Shutdown the RunMike Emendorfer: Crazy Formations, Adding Wrinkle, Game Day CommsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2023

As coaches, we always seem to be in a hurry to get to where we want to be, to get to that position we set as a career goal. In that haste, we may forget that we have plenty of opportunities to improve ourselves and build our skills in the place we are at.That’s exactly what Caleb Collins did in progressing through the ranks from being a high school teacher, to an analyst, to an on-field position coach in the FBS.He found ways to use the positions he was in to get the reps he needed to improve his skills as a coach.In this episode, Coach Collins shares examples from his journey, as well as the methods and progressions he uses to coach the outside linebackers at Baylor. While he gets focused on the specifics of outside linebacker play as we go, you can learn from the way he thinks about it and the methods he uses to prepare his position for success on the field.Show Notes:How teaching in the high school classroom helped him to an on-field FBS jobGetting reps at coaching your own roomTraits desired in an outside linebackerSetting the tone with the Jack Linebacker in the installSetting the edge and rushing the passerTeaching alignment and recognitionUsing technology to speed up the process and get more repsStance and start progressionPass rush progressionKeys instead of ball keyUnderstanding the setHand combatUpper body violence instead of hip flipCoaching cues for pass rushSkill toolboxFollow Caleb Collins on Twitter @BU_CoachCollins.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2023

Calvin Renfroe is in year seven as the offensive coordinator at Olivet Nazarene.In this episode, he talks about what the staff calls “position battles.”He shares the process they use to constantly evaluate their players and give them feedback so that each player is continuously improving.The position battles have proven to help improve performance on the field, as well as build the culture at Olivet.Show Notes:Defining position battlesWe don’t choose starters - the players chooseWhere this idea stemmed fromHow evaluation builds the cultureBeing efficient with gradingExample - quarterback, adjusted completion percentageAggressive adjustersGrading decision makingPlaymaker pointsTransparency is keyMethod for sharing the gradesHow grades work into the practice planMake it take it TuesdayUsing grades to improve concepts or techniques and highlight strengthsCreating an environment for learning and coachingAdding a component to grade to emphasize somethingThis is a living breathing documentUsing the data to improve your own coachingOverview of how it works for other positionsFollow Coach Renfroe on Twitter @CoachRenfroe.Watch Coach Renfroe’s Course on RPOLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2023

Today’s episode is a segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Coaches Clinic, in which Nebraska Head Coach Matt Rhule talks about coaching the top 10% of your team.What he says in this segment applies to any coach in any sport.We have had some impactful talks from head coaches over the three years of the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, and this one ranks right up at the top.It’s definitely a top 10% presentation full of takeaways for you and your staff.Speaking of staff, the staff pass and individual premium pass are still on sale at lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com. These passes are an incredible value at just $60 per coach.As a bonus, these passes will convert to Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic Plus. LFGF Clinic Plus is a new membership available on CoachTube, and it will allow you access to 2023's 130 talks for one year plus access to a monthly rotation of courses from past clinics.You don’t need to do anything for this upgrade. Your premium pass gets you access to LFGF Clinic Plus following the clinic.Show Notes:Gallop studyEngaged and non-engaged playersThe bell curveCoach to the top 10%Coaching staffGet it doneProtect the staffPut the players firstCoach-player interactionWe are professionals as coachesTeam competitionExecutionTechnique masteryFor more information, visit lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 13, 2023

Matt Edwards is a pass rush specialist for the Las Vegas Raiders. In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Clinic, he shares insights into how he approaches coaching the position and developing his players. As he points out, this approach applies to any position, not just the defensive line. He also shares information on how he coordinates the rush.Show Notes:Role as a coach: teach, develop, inspireTeaching: clear, concise, clean, directDevelopment: enhance, fix it, eliminate itInspire: trust, small victories, characterKey attributes of a great pass rusherWinning mindsetRefuse to loseEffort gets sacksRush coordinationPass philosophyFor more information on Lauren's First and Goal, visit lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2023

John Pennington enters his seventh year as the Head Coach at West Virginia State University in 2023. Pennington was named Head Coach in the spring of 2017 and promptly proceeded to lead the program to its first winning season in a decade.In this episode, which is revisited from our archives, we talk about the overriding concept that builds the WVSU offense - strategic flexibility.Watch John Pennington’s RPO Course: https://bit.ly/41WEAbgRelated John Pennington Podcast Episodes:Recruiting, NIL, Building Culture: https://spoti.fi/3JpScEOSmall Wins = Big Gains: https://spoti.fi/3ZTPn45Six Keys for Red Zone Success: https://spoti.fi/3YC3g66Additional Episode:The Disaster Plan, Featuring Tony DeMeo: https://spoti.fi/3ZVmcOgLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 2023

Rob Eggerling starred for the Southern Connecticut State Owls from 1997 through 2000, earning All-Northeast 10 Conference First Team Defense honors as a punter in 1999. Eggerling completed hiscareer with the second-most punts in program history, as well as the second-most total career yards. He was also a senior captain and chosen as the Owls' Offensive Most Valuable Player that season. He was also a pitcher for Southern's baseball team.Coach Eggerling returned to Southern Connecticut after serving as the safeties coach at Bowdoin, as well as the associate head coach and defensive coordinator at Saint Anselm College,during which time he was named the 2014 NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston.In today's episode, he shares his approach to being himself while coaching and in all situations, how he teaches his 3-3 stack defense to create versatility, and how to adjust to big personnel on offense.What really comes through in this interview is a love for his university and how he makes being part of that community an important aspect not just of his coaching but his life.Show Notes:From punter to defensive side of the ballBenefits gained from coaching both the offensive line and defensive line early in careerInfluences and development as a coachBe yourself and demeanor on and off the fieldBeing a prankster - best pranksTeaching concepts so that you play your 11Five elements to a successful playAdapting the 3-3 to bigger offensive personnelWatch Coach Eggerling’s Course on the 3-3 StackLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 2023

On today’s episode, we go into the passing lab with Jones County High School (GA) Offensive Coordinator Josh Herring to discuss the evolution of the passing game, combating today’s defenses, the details of specific concepts, and how to practice.Show Notes:The landscape of defensive football - things you need an answer forLess six-man - more empty protections to strain the defenseMore seven-man play action or check release to take away dual readBreaking down pressures to formulate a protection planHave a language that allows quick communicationAt least two blitz pick-up periods every practiceThe passing is a total thing and must be worked that way in practiceQB needs to have a protection thought process in every passing drillDrop eight answers11 and 12 personnelConcepts for drop eight - Floods, Wide Splits, Four StrongFour Strong conceptsSpacing conceptWinning route side spaceY Cross coaching pointsDig or Post Curl with Y CrossEvolution of the Seam ReadStarting with “What’s our pressure answer?”Drill setup for the passing gameThe Book ConceptTeaching the “Dodge” routeWatch Additional Coach Herring ResourcesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 2023

On today’s episode, we are joined by Army West Point Assistant Head Coach and Outside Linebackers Coach John Loose to discuss last play scenarios and how to practice them. We also share a preview of what to expect from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic.Show Notes:Different last play scenariosPractice on ThursdayStart at the back end of the field and work downThe back end is too far for Hail Mary - rush twoLateral all over the fieldHail Mary - rush five into throwing handOne play 20-yard lineRush two or none or two late with nine droppersBefore half in the red zoneStop on the play/hold them/pass interferenceForce field goal3rd down play - 1st down go down scenarioKamikaze word/attitudeJump first run cut and 11 on the runGiving up a scoreNeed field goal range before the end of the game, protect the sideline callShallow-deep force middle of the field defenseDown by less than a scoreTake a knee - submarine get the ballHail Mary before the end of halfRegister for the 3rd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Clinic: Lfgf2023.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 06, 2023

On today’s episode, we sit down again with Siddiq Haynes, Defensive Line Coach for UTSA. A former standout player and coaching veteran of more than a decade, Coach Haynes is in his second season atUTSA.TheUTSA defensive line helped anchor a defense that rankedin the top three in C-USA in eight different statistical categories, including second with 6.6 tackles for loss per game and third in both total and scoring defense.Coach Haynes' unit played a deep rotation (as many as ten players) during the season and combined to tally more than 30 tackles for loss, including nine sacks. He shares the details of how he develops his position and the plan to get them to the quarterback.Show Notes:A passion developed as a child playing the gameSports marketing experienceStarting out on the offensive side of the ball for KC KeelerLearning from Phil LongoDevelopment as a defensive line coach with Rodrique WrightThe “why” is vital to moving forward in this professionMental warfare: Dealing with life and teaching how it applies to the fieldAsking the right question to understand where your players areRecruiting the whole personYou have to be genuine - you can’t just regurgitate things you have heardUnderstanding the opponent’s identityCollecting data and building the pass rush planPresenting this plan to the defensive coordinator and the playersEmpowering the players in the processThe filter for simplicityHere’s why we are spending time on QB windows or rush moves etc.The importance of self-scoutingRelated Siddiq Haynes Episode: Get to Sack City: https://spoti.fi/3yakdtiWatch Coach Haynes' Presentation: https://bit.ly/3ILgZmwLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 2023

The legendary Bill Walsh was a believer in planning for all contingencies, and that belief is the theme of this episode from our archives.In this episode, retired college head coach Tony DeMeo talks about preparing for the worst and implementing his “Disaster Plan.”None of us like the idea of getting behind big in a game.We’d prefer to leave that idea out of our players' psyche, but discussing it and teaching players and coaches a way to handle it is sound practice. Coach DeMeo shares that exact strategy as well as how he prepared his teams to handle this situation.Tony DeMeo is a retired college head coach, most recently at the University of Charleston (West Virginia). His coaching career spanned 37 years and 12 college teams. It included stops at the FBS, FCS, and NCAA Division II levels. DeMeo was the Head Coach at Charleston for six seasons before stepping down in 2010. He held a 43-23 record with the Golden Eagles and had them ranked as high as tenth in NCAA Division II back in 2009.In his career, DeMeo worked as a head coach at four schools, offensive coordinator at three, and assistant coach at five schools. He compiled a 137-108-4 record as a head coach at Charleston from 2005-10, Washburn University (Kansas) from 1994-2001, Mercyhurst University (Pennsylvania) from 1981-87, and his alma mater Iona College (New York) from 1975-78. His other coaching stops included the University of Richmond, Murray State, James Madison, Temple, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Delaware, the University of Massachusetts, and Pace University (New York). DeMeo graduated from Iona in 1971 and was a four-year player at running back for the Gaels.Show Notes:Creating the “Disaster Plan” in footballMaking stops on defense and shifting momentumHow to practice coming back when trailingReasoning for being close with six minutes to goPlaying with a lead and not losing itPreparing players in close-game scenariosUsing unconventional strategy to win the gameBest way to give up a safety and take a knee at the end of the gameHaving your players ready for the unexpectedFollow Tony DeMeo on Twitter @TDCoach.Watch All of Tony DeMeo's courses on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3SFXfnwLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 2023

Tre Lamb is a coach you will want to keep an eye on.The second youngest head coach in division one football at the time we recorded this episode, he’s made an impact at Gardner-Webb University and has even developed a coaching tree with several of his coaches moving up in the ranks.Football has been in his blood, growing up as the son and grandson of legendary Georgia high school football coaches.His father, Hal, won three state titles, as did his grandfather, Ray.Growing up in a football family and having an obsession with learning the game has allowed Coach Lamb to climb the ranks quickly.Today, he discusses taking over a program in the midst of the pandemic shutdown and his 30-60-90-day plan to get the program going.He shares the offense he’s developed, which he identifies as a blend of App State and Tennessee, as well as how he walks the tightrope of being the Head Coach as well as handling all the duties of Offensive Coordinator as well.Show Notes:The drive to be a coach came through growing up in a football familyObsession from a young ageLearning from good and badTaking over as a new head coach during Covid and the challengesSelling a vision through ZoomWorking to create buy-in from the start with honestyBeing relatable but holding players accountable30-60-90-day plans30 days - listen60 days - build up resources90 days - share the vision of the programWalking the tightrope of being both head coach and offensive coordinatorYou must spend time with defense and special teamsBalancing the responsibilities and demands of the head coach and offensive coordinatorThe offense - a blend of App State and TennesseeBuilding off wide zone and play-action passSequencing playsReally fast tempo or really slow and really wide splits or condensed setsThe thought process on sequencingGetting more specific on game planningEvery day is an interviewRegister for Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic at LFGF2023.coachesclinic.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 2023

Shane Dierking is the Defensive Coordinator for North Central College - the 2022 Division III National Champions. He was also named the Football Scoop D3 Coordinator of the Year for 2022.In this episode, we learn of Coach Dierking's obsession with learning the game of football that developed at a young age and continues for him today.We talk about his 4-2-5 defense and the 3-3 stack package within it, his approach to the profession, and his view on how to achieve success and continue growing.Show Notes:Decision to become a coachInfluence of John ThorneStudying schemes of the bestObsession to become better as a 24-year-old defensive coordinatorContinuing to improveNot being satisfied with success as an individual or teamTo be the best, you have to change your best every single dayPhilosophy of their 4-2-5 defenseUsing 3-3 Stack in situationsPressure percentages have gone down the older he’s gottenReasons for less pressureLimiting explosivesHow the 3-3 Stack fits into their 4-2-535% pressure in 3-3 compared to 17% from 4-2-5Advantages of 3-3 Stacks in 2-minute situations8 straight shutouts with backups playing a good portionPreparing backups and holding the standardsDon’t compare yourself to others - run your own raceFormula for Success + HappinessThe Winning Edge: Teaching the why to increase football IQCatch Shane Dierking at Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic: LFGF2023.coachesclinic.comWatch Shane Dierking's Course on Defending Empty Formations: https://bit.ly/3IY9316Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 27, 2023

We will be re-publishing some episodes from our archives as we have moved to a new platform.Our old platform limited us to the 500 most current episodes, and there is just too much good stuff from our past guests to leave off of our feed.Today’s episode is a prime example of that. This podcast with Matt Drinkall is from 2019 after he joined the Army staff as the TE Coach.He’s been named the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach in 2023, and we are excited about the style he will bring to the Army offense because he is not an “option guy.”The tite front has gained popularity across all levels of football, and in today’s episode, Coach Drinkall shares a plan for defeating it.There are a ton of takeaways from this one, so get your pen and notebook ready to capture some of these ideas.He also has a playlist that we will publish from him. Coach Drinkall always delivers great information on our podcast.From the Archives:Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast’s “All In On Offense” segment is Matt Drinkall, current offensive assistant at Army West Point and former head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University. Drinkall was selected to be a participant in the 2018 American Football Coaches Association 35 under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute. This program is designed to identify and develop premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. Drinkall goes all in today on how he has gone about defeating the tite front, including some of his go-to plays.Show Notes:When Coach noticed the tite front becoming more prevalentDifference between NFL and college tite frontsKeys to the tite front for defenseStarting point for attacking the tite front and base playsWhere the runs should hitCoaching the players vs. the titePreparing your backside tackleDart readDart, jet, and fly sweep responsibilitiesPlay-action vs. titeIn-game coachingHow Coach determines if a new play is worth itConnecting with CoachConnect with Coach on Twitter @DrinkallCoach.Watch Coach Drinkall's RPO Course: https://bit.ly/3EvQ1wjAttend Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic: Lfgf2023.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2023

After being an assistant at Somers High School (NY) under his father since 2008, Anthony DeMatteo took over as new varsity head football coach on May 25. It was something he dreamed of since he was a child.Coach DeMatteo was part of a state title, three Section 1 crowns, and a regional bowl title during his 12 seasons coaching under his father. He also played at Somers under his father and graduated in 2003.His fatherretired after the 2020 season after 22 seasons with Somers and 52 seasons overall. He was Section 1’s winningest coach, finishing with 360 career wins, just four short of the New York State record.We sat down with Coach Anthony DeMatteo at the NYSHSFCA Clinic and talked about the aspects of the program that helped them to a state title.Show Notes:Growing up in a football familyAspects of their culture that led to a championshipMentorship programs with playersIt starts with the youth programVarsity players serving as youth coachesClinics for youth coachesMentorship program within the high schoolOffseason short focus on throwing the ballSpring installation was passingTeaching the game in the classroomHitting all learning stylesAdding sophistication to the offenseFocus in practiceCoaching cuesMaximizing practice timeUsing music to pace the practiceWinning edge: a family feelGoals after winning a state titleNYSHSFCA Clinic Presentations: https://bit.ly/3XPzElbLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2023

On today’s episode, which is the last in a series that we shared over the last month, we focus on Coaching Innovations that help your players on the field.While we were at AFCA, our team walked around the exhibit hall to look at some of the most innovative products in the market.We identified a dozen that we feel help make a coach more efficient, enhance player development, and ultimately add to the win column.Please take note that none of these companies paid to be on the podcast.This episode is purely for our research and for your benefit as a listener. You may have heard of some of these companies, but some are brand new to the market. All are innovative in their approach to helping you as a coach.Each organization was asked four questions:How does this product/service make me more efficient as a coach?How does it help me develop my players?How does it help me win?What’s the feature that coaches like the most?The objective is to provide a glimpse into these companies and what they can do for you as a coach as well as your players to help create a better game.Go Rout:First up is Go Rout.You have heard us talk about Go Rout before on this podcast, and the Founder and CEO Mike Rolih has been a guest.Go Rout allows you to run a more efficient practice, and it has been used to help run installs, 7 on 7s, and a number of different purposes as Mike will share.4-Second Football:We have talked on the podcast about the importance of calibrating the passing game.As as coach, the tool our host Keith Grabowski used was a stopwatch.The idea was to give the quarterback feedback on how long he was taking to release the ball.It was a daily process in both practice and game film evaluation and had to be done by hand, timing each rep, and recording the results.4-Second Football makes that workflow much easier and provides the QB and coach feedback in practice.We are always on the lookout for tools and technology that can help create a better game.If there are any you love, please let us know.DM Keith on Twitter @CoachKGrabowski.Learn more about Go Rout: https://www.gorout.com/Learn more about 4 Second Football: https://4secondfootball.com/Follow all we are doing on CoachandCoordinator.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2023

Today’s episode is taken from a presentation at Lauren’s First and Goal Coaches Clinic.UTSA Defensive Line Coach Siddiq Haynes lays out his process for putting his players in a position to get to the quarterback, or as he calls it, “Sack City.”The 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Virtual Clinic (Lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com) is March 9th-11th, and we need your help!This event is a chance for you to learn all aspects of the game from college and pro coaches, while helping children and families in need.This clinic benefits families who have a child undergoing cancer treatment as well as pediatric brain tumor research. Lauren's First and Goal is not a pass-through organization. All of the proceeds go to those who need it, and there are plenty. Marianne Loose and her team of volunteers work directly with those families.Bring your entire staff to this clinic, and please make other coaches aware of this opportunity to learn and help others.Show Notes:BackgroundOverviewStats: Evaluating who you are based on the numbersHaving “a guy” to build aroundVersatility to be able to play multiple spotsPlay to the ability of who you have on the rosterPass rush mentalityCan the QB run?Will he force a throw?Who is he under pressure?As an offense, when will they throw?What types of passes do they throw?Playlist of the OLYou need to know their OL in order to attack themCan we get there with four?Understanding situational footballThe QB Window: Who is the QB?Four different windowsFull Siddiq Haynes Presentation: https://bit.ly/3ILgZmwLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 21, 2023

We sat down with Maurice Linguist, Head Coach of the University of Buffalo, at the New York State High School Football Coaching Association Clinic and talked about leadership.In becoming the new head coach at Buffalo, Coach Linguist was tasked with taking over a program with 100 days until kickoff.He talks about what they focused on and how they met the challenges presented by today’s football landscape. We also discuss mindset, relationships, leadership, accountability, and how to successfully lead a program.Whether you are a head coach or a position coach, there are plenty of takeaways in this conversation.Also see the links below to a segment of Coach Linguist's talk from the 2022 clinic, as well as to full presentations from 2021 and 2022.Show Notes:The changing landscape of college footballWhat it means to take over a programLatest takeover in the history of college footballIt’s all about getting it doneMindset - begin with the end in mindKey to getting focused and getting started quicklyFinding and identifying the right peopleWhy do you do what you do?Relationships are criticalOne-on-ones with playersCross-over position groups to build as many relationships as possibleFebruary is a contact period for us in our locker roomIf you cannot communicate and connect, you will fail as a leaderLearning from PJ FleckLeadership training is 365 days a yearMoving players along to a leadership roleTwo parts to leadership - the leader and the receiverDoing accountability rightLearning what accountability looks like while in the NFLWatching film as a programComplementary footballFormat of team meetingRelated Maurice Linguist Episode:How We Teach and Implement: https://spoti.fi/3XTuZyUFull Maurice Linguist Presentations:Building a Championship Foundation for Sustained Success: https://bit.ly/3YMJ0iTEthics - Building a Man: https://bit.ly/3IDomfoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 20, 2023

We sat down with Garrett McLaughlin, Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach at New Hampshire, to discuss special teams self-scout and how it can be used to improve scheme and technique. This episode was recorded at the New York State Football Coaches Association Clinic.Garrett McLaughlin is in his second season with UNH, coordinating the special teams and coaching the defensive ends. In 2021, both starting defensive ends coached by McLaughlin earned All-Conference honors. The Wildcats finished second overall in the CAA in sacks for the season.Show Notes:Overview of offseason special teams evaluationDrive start averageHidden yardsCalculating drive start averageA complementary football numberMaking it actionableCalculating hidden yardageGoals +75 on hidden yardage, +1 X-play, no penaltiesCharting the punt returnerUsing the info to help improve the returnerKickoff placementUnderstanding how to work on things to improve the numbersAdjustments to punts and punt coverageEvolving and growing as a coachJammer playNYSHSFCA Channel on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3lDXPpfRegister for the 3rd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic: https://lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2023

David Moskowitz is the Head Coach at James I. O’Neill High School.They won a state championship in 2022, and Coach Moskowitz shares some of what they did with their culture and leadership, in the classroom, offseason, and practice that helped bring their team to the top.He also shares their three-back stacked RPO package.Show Notes:Changing from I formation to fitting the personnelA three-year process on cultureBuilding trustUsing 7 on 7 to teach competitionIncentives in the weight roomUsing Sunday’s to meet on Zoom in offseasonKeeping multi-sport kids at a small school connected to footballInteractive meetings no longer than 45 minutesGetting it done with a three man staffKeeping all players involvedPass rush period for offensive lineWatching where players eyes are focusedLeadership councilThree-back stacked RPOCoach Mentioned in This Episode:Matt Drinkall - Coaching Cues in the Classroom, on the Field, and In-Game: https://apple.co/3XCrdtiAdditional Episodes Recorded at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic:Curt Fitzpatrick, Head Coach, SUNY Cortland: https://apple.co/3S6YLinAndrew Jackson, Defensive Line Coach, West Virginia: https://apple.co/3S4k43SJoe Gerbino, Offensive Coordinator, Utica College: https://apple.co/3xtpsnNNate Milne, Head Coach, Muhlenberg College: https://apple.co/3XCFiqHMichael Toerper, Head Coach, Ithaca College: https://apple.co/3lKyXMzFollow Us:Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski and @10PercentCoachEmail: hello@coachandcoordinator.comWeb: www.CoachandCoordinator.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2023

Curt Fitzpatrick was named SUNY Cortland’s Head Coach in February 2020. Due to COVID-19,the Red Dragons didn't compete that fall, but in his first season on the field in 2021, Coach Fitzpatrick led Cortland to one of the best seasons in school history. Cortland finished 11-1 to tie a school record for wins in a season. That mark included the Red Dragons' first 10-0 season since 1988, capped by a win over Ithaca in the annual Cortaca Jug game.Coach Fitzpatrick followed that campaign up by leading the Dragons to a 9-2 season in 2022 and a bid to the NCAA playoffs.Before Cortland, Coach Fitzpatrick was at the helm of SUNY Morrisville. During his 7-year tenure, he guided SUNY Morrisville to four winning seasons, one conference championship, and three postseason ECAC bowl appearances.Hear from Coach Fitzpatrick as he details what culture he wants to establish, his offensive philosophy, and what he’s looking forward to the most.Show Notes:Being multipleAdvantages of niche offensesDefining multiplicityApproach to researching ideasThere are many ways to coach one play: Find the one that fits bestApproach to evolving an offenseLooking at it from an opponent's point of viewFinding a new play isn’t always the answerGrounding things in your identityBuilding complements around the base playExercise to figure out if you are attacking the whole defenseFinding the discipline to know what fits your identity is the magicEmbracing new ideas but figuring out how they fit youAbility to execute is the filterAndy Kotelnicki: Making the game finiteAdditional Curt Fitzpatrick Episode:Devotion Leads to PromotionAdditional Episodes Recorded at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic:Michael Toerper, Head Coach, Ithaca CollegeNate Milne, Head Coach, Muhlenberg CollegeJoe Gerbino, Offensive Coordinator, Utica CollegeAndrew Jackson, Defensive Line Coach, West VirginiaFollow Us:Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski and @10PercentCoachEmail: hello@coachandcoordinator.comWeb: www.CoachandCoordinator.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2023

Andrew Jackson is in his second year as the Defensive Line Coach at West Virginia. Jackson came to Morgantown after serving as the Defensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Defense at Old Dominion for the 2020 season. He enjoyed prior stops at James Madison as Defensive Tackles Coach, Mississippi State as Defensive Quality Control Coach,Fordham as Defensive Line Coach, Penn State as a Graduate Assistant with the defensive line, as well as Stony Brook as a GA and Assistant Defensive Line Coach.Coach Jackson joined the podcast at the NYSHSFCA Coaches Clinic to discuss his approach to coaching the defensive line.Show Notes:Start in coachingInfluencesBeing real with your playersScientific approach to coachingPlaying more guys in a gameNot a cookie cutter approachUnderstanding learning stylesMatching personnel vs. each opponentFitting the scheme to personnelThe meeting roomWatching practice and game film with playersGrowing the relationship outside of footballInteractive walk throughFive trash cans not productiveDoing the little things right as a young coachGaining an appreciation for everyone’s role in a programAdditional Content:Coach Jackson’s presentation at Lauren’s First & GoalSupport a great cause and learn from 120+ College and Pro Coaches: Lfgf2023.coachesclinic.comFollow on Twitter:@CoachJaxDL@CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 14, 2023

2022 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year Joe Gerbino, Offensive Coordinator at Utica College, sat down with us at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic to discuss how they play as many players as they can on offense, building around skill sets, and building relationships.Show Notes:Becoming a coachInfluencesAn “our” system“A hundred starters”Ivy League packageWhen your best players are your best leadersUsing a dynamic slotChallenges of playing a lot of playersDetermining who fits in personnel packagesKYP - Know your personnelSharing knowledge and developing professionallyAbsorb what appliesWinning edge - be elite at building relationshipsRelated Content:Coach Gerbino’s Course - “Adding Variety of Offense: Red Zone, Empty, and Condensed Sets”NYHSFCA Channel on CoachTubeFollow Coach Gerbino and Keith Twitter:@CoachGerbino@CoachKGrabowskiListen to More Coach and Coordinator Podcast EpisodesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2023

Head Coach Nate Milne has led the Muhlenberg football program to unprecedented heights since taking over following the 2017 season.Coach Milne has arecord of 35-5in his three seasons, leading the Mules to the Centennial Conference championship,the NCAA quarterfinals and a final ranking in the Division III top 10 all three years. Muhlenberg advanced to the national quarterfinalsfor the first time ever in 2018 and the NCAA semifinals for the first time in 2019. Milne was named Centennial Conference coach of the year all three seasons.Show Notes:InfluencesWhat he learned in approach to recruitingWhat his our niche? How do we find them? How do we land them?Why play action pass is an important component in conflicting defendersHaving a play action pass for every runAdvantages of play action for protectionKeys to creating the structurePlay faster than you do in the runCoaching point for the OL “The Soon to Be World Famous Freeze Technique”OL loophole in the rulesInstalling play actionUsing “same as”Being simple on a week-to-week basisTrip to Europe to build the teamTo develop as a young coach - coach more and coach other positionsThe winning edge - you can outwork your opponentThe NYSHSFCA Channel on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/newyork?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 2023

Jason is a great example of that…he’s a great teacher. He’s working multiple schemes. He was a head coach…it was probably one of the best interviews I’ve had in 5 years.” - -Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel on hiring Jason Houghtaling as the new offensive line coach.On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski speaks with Jason Houghtaling (Hoss), who was the head coach at Wagner at the time of this recording. He hadprior stops as Wagner’s offensive Coordinator, Cornell’s offensive coordinator, Hudson Valley Community College Head Coach, and began his coaching career at Milford Academy (NY). Coach Hoss joined the podcast today to talk about his transition to head coach at Wagner and how he builds his program, coaching the offensive line, and more.Show Notes:Where the name Coach Hoss comes fromWhen Hoss knew he wanted to be a coachHow much his o-line mentality played into his coachingTransitioning from an assistant to Head Coach at the same schoolWhat they build their program onBuilding a staff that buys into the cultureDeveloping players on and off the fieldWhat does Coach base his offense onHardest defense to play againstDeveloping his O-linemenWinning EdgeJason Houghtaling’s Teaching Wide Zone presentation from Lauren’s First and Goal:https://coachtube.com/course/football/jason-houghtaling-outside-zone-techniques/17422897?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Lauren’s First and Goal Virtual Cliniclfgf2023.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 08, 2023

On today's podcast, we sit down with Michael Toerper, head coach of Ithaca College. He discusses his start in coaching, influences, his pillars of coaching - attitude, prepartation, and teaching, and his passion for special teams.He also shares his keys to being able to have a successful year one as a head coach.This was recorded at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.Coach Toerper completed his first season as a head coach at Ithaca College. He was named as the 11th head coach of the Ithaca College football program on February 18, 2022.In his first season as head coach in 2022, Toerper guided the Bombers to one of their most historic seasons in program history. The Bombers finished 12-1 and reached the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals. IC secured its first undefeated regular season since 1986 and claimed its first outright Liberty League title with a 31-28 win over Union. The regular season was capped off with a 34-17 win over Cortland in the 63rd Cortaca Jug Game at Yankee Stadium, which was filled by 40,232 fans. Toerper would go on to be named AFCA Region 1 Coach of the Year, as well as D3football.com Region 2 Coach of the Year and the Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year. Sixteen players were named All-Liberty League, including the Offensive (A.J.Wingfield), Defensive (Matt DeSimpliciis) and Special Teams (Nicholas Bahamonde) Players of the Year.Toerper, who is no stranger to the IC program, served as the defensive coordinator for the Bombers from 2017-19. He then departed to become the safeties coach at Division I Holy Cross for the past two seasons and contributed to turning that Crusaders defense into one of the top units in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in 2021.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 03, 2023

Joe Davis is now the OC/QB Coach for Eastern Illinois.This episode is a segment for his clinic talk at Lauren’s First and Goal.Be sure to register for this year's clinic at lflg2023.coachesclinic.com.The clinic benefits so many families who need help while their child is treated for cancer, and it also benefits pediatric brain tumor research.Show Notes:-Everyone runs the same stuff for the most part-How can we do it better by focusing on details-Common language-Sinking towards mediocrity-Mission statement for your room - OEP-Sets a standard for the room and competition-Operations-Cadence and manipulate the snap count-Efficiency-Shooting for perfection and settling for excellence-Production-DSR Drive Success Rate-Getting a young QB started
-Qb coach needs to organize mind and sets the tempo-QB Manual-Meeting plans-Great note-taking instead of playbooks-Footwork is the clock-Organized cut-ups-The on field plan-If you want to be a great thrower you have to throw-Drills are based on two things pocket movement and ball location-Miss outside and live for another day - miss inside and it’s going the other way-All interior throws, numbers, and below-Getting the quarterback going with easy completions-minimal pre-snap recognition-Half field or access readsRelated Episode:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qb-development-efficient-game-planning-joe-davis-off-coord-at-the-university-of-albany-nyJoe Davis “Easy Completions for Your QB” course:https://coachtube.com/course/football/joe-davis-easy-completion-concepts-for-developing-young-quarterbacks/13522760?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Joe Davis “All Position Screens” course:https://coachtube.com/course/football/joe-davis-all-position-screen-game/11754424?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Both Joe Davis courses 50% off at time of release.DM @CoachKGrabowski if you missed the discount.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 2023

Nick Sheridan reunited with Husky head coach Kalen DeBoer on the 2022 staff as Washington's tight ends coach.Sheridan, who was offensive coordinator at Indiana the previous two seasons, worked as tight ends coach under DeBoer at Indiana in 2019, when DeBoer was in charge of the Hoosiers' offense.A former walk-on quarterback, who eventually earned a scholarship, at Michigan (2006-2010), Sheridan began his college coaching career at Western Kentucky, first as a GA in 2011, then as quarterbacks coach the following year.After stops at South Florida and Tennessee, he was hired as quarterbacks coach at Indiana in 2017, when he was named one of the top-30 coaches under the age of 30 by 247Sports.com. In 2019, with DeBoer as offensive coordinator, Sheridan coached the tight ends.On today’s podcast which is a segment from the IHSFCA Clinic, Coach Sheridan shares his process of putting together an offense.Show Notes:-What you do matters -How you do it matters more-Create the vision: what do you want to see on tape-Sell the vision-Create belief so the players bring it to life-Expectations for staff and players-High standards dictate the way you operate-No excuses: Production vs. Performance-Pygmalion effect: your beliefs impact your actions-Have a strength coach mentality: get everyone as good as you can-Importance of a common language: critically think about the words you use when trying to teach the game-Base Fundamentals-Communication is critical-Simple is better-Commit to what you want to get good at-Scheme selection-Become an expert at what you do-Be unique and tough to defend-Adversity and prosperity: go back to the processRelated Episode:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-developing-tight-ends-with-nick-sheridan-tight-ends-coach-indiana-universityThe entire presentation on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/offensive-organization-qb-play/16253800?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 2023

On today’s episode, we focus on innovations in coaching that allow for coaches on both the college and high school side to provide verifiable data and measurables through technology and AI as well as being able to analyze and better determine the fit of a prospect in a program.On both the high school and college side, technology exists to help you better understand the talent in your pipeline.While at AFCA, Keith walked around and took a look at some of the most innovative products in the market. He identified a dozen that help make a coach more efficient, enhance player development, and ultimately add to the win column.We sat down with representatives from Catapult, Reel Analytics, and War Room to discuss the technology they developed.Please note that none of these companies paid to be on the podcast. This was purely Keith's research and time spent with them to learn more about what they do. Some of these you may have heard of, and some are brand new to the market, but all are innovative in their approach to helping you as a coach.All of them were asked four questions as you will hear:1. How does this make me more efficient as a coach
?2. How does this help me develop my players
?3. How does this help us win
?4. What’s the feature that coaches like the most?The objective is that you get a feel for these companies and what they can do for you as a coach as well as your players to help create a better game.Show Notes:Catapult: Catapult has several products to provide coaches and programs solutions to build a better team.In this segment, former college coach and current Director of Scouting for the Carolinas, JP Gunter discusses their Thunder Cloud Recruit Service as well as the Catapult technology behind it.https://www.catapultsports.com/sports/american-footballTwitter:@CatapultSports@CoachJPGunterReel Anayltics: Reel Analytics is Verified In_Game athleticism data powered by AI. We were joined by Cory Yates, Co-Founder and CEO of Reel Analytics. Reel Analytics’ proprietary IGA Score is a measure of in-game athleticism derived from position-specific athleticism metrics extracted by their tracking technology. To train their scoring model, they measured the in-game athleticism of over 15,000 college and NFL players for current and historical context. Each metric is weighted, contextualized by percentile rankings, and scored.NFL scouts, NFL agents, and major college football programs integrate the IGA Score to add objectivity into their player evaluation process.Download a free sample report from their website.https://reel-analytics.net/Twitter:@RAanalytics@CoryRAanalyticsWar Room: We spent time with Moose Bingham, a former kicker for BYU and former college coach.He developed a solution that handles all aspects of developing a program as well as integrates with other software you may use.WARROOM Is the all in one software that helps to take your team to the next level. After being used by Major D1 Universities for almost a decade they are bringing our product to the High School ranks and allowing coaches to do what they love and spend more time with the players and game plans.The software includes unique features for recruiting like the trip planner and Recon which scrapes information from the internet as well as social media and through algorithms develops a player profile to better understand that player’s character and make-up.https://www.collegewarroom.com/https://www.prepwarroom.com/Twitter:@WarRoom_1coachandcoordinator.comTwitter: @CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2023

J.P. Nerbun is the founder of TOC Culture System, a mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant. He’s worked with numerous football teams in helping them install a culture system.Today he shares insight into some of the best practices in implementing a culture system, repeating buy-in, building relationships, doing accountability and discipline in a productive way, and player development plans.Show Notes:-Background-Book-Systems approach-What drives the system-Change starts with the coach working on himself/herself-Establish, support and enforce the culture-Culture is measured in two ways-Decentralize command-Establish connections and standards-Goal is to have high character, intrisincally motivated individuals-Tips on establishing and strengthening relationships with players-Mike Abrashoff-Listen first and speak last-Empathic listening and intentional one on ones-Leadership council with 1-4 ratio-Delegating to the units-Connecting team beyond position groups-Check-ins and conversations-Motivational interviewing-Put the player in the driver seat for their development-Developing engagement and buy-in=Non-negotiables-The standard review-The player development plan-The one-pager-Google Doc-Implementation intentions-Best practices in dealing with discipline-Fear-based approach doesn’t achieve long-term- Too much permissiveness - empathy without accountability-Consequence as alternative to punishment-Practice is a “get to” not a “got to”-Firm and demanding without being demeaning-Logical consequences-Competitive cauldron-Time spent with New England Patriots - Their intentionality-The Buffalo Bills - leadership council-The Winning Edgehttps://www.tocculture.comTwitter: @jpnerbunRelated Episode:It’s Your Ship - Leadership Lessons with Mike Abrashoff episode:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/its-your-ship-leadership-lessons-from-mike-abrashoff-former-commander-of-the-uss-benfoldCoachTube Course: Playing Time Systems, Competitive Cauldron, Captain’s Councilhttps://coachtube.com/users/thriveonchallenge?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2023

On today’s episode which is the first of four in a series that we will share over the next two weeks, we focus on Coaching Innovations that help you teach your players in the classroom.While at AFCA, Keith walked around and took a look at some of the most innovative products in the market.He identified a dozen that help make a coach more efficient, enhance player development, and ultimately add to the win column.Please note that none of these companies paid to be on the podcast.This was purely Keith's research and time spent with them to learn more about what they do.Some of these you may have heard of, and some are brand new to the market, but all are innovative in their approach to helping you as a coach.All of them were asked four questions as you will hear:1. How does this make me more efficient as a coach2. How does this help me develop my players3. How does this help us win4. What’s the feature that coaches like the mostThe objective is that you get a feel for these companies and what they can do for you as a coach as well as your players to help create a better game.Show Notes:Pro Quick Draw -they create a more integrated workflow for the coach.PJ Katz, the Offensive Coordinator for Brookwood High School in Georgia, shares the benefits of Pro Quick Draw in this segment.https://www.proquickdraw.com/Twitter @PQDSystemGo Army Edge - Brent Osbourne of Go Army Edge shares how the platform has evolved and what you can do with it for your position and units.https://www.goarmyedge.com/Twitter: @GoArmyEdgeJust Play Sports - Co-founder Austin Barone joins us to share the features of Just Play, a platform that integrates many aspects of a coach's workflow to create a teaching platform that enhances player learning. https://justplaysolutions.com/football/Twitter: @justplayfbOptimum Grading - Developed during the pandemic by then University of Illinois director of analytics and football technology Kingsley Osei.His innovative platform grew out of his understanding of the game and creating a better solution for grading that brings so much more to the player development side of grading. Here’s our conversation with Kingsley.https://optimumgrading.com/Twitter: @OGradinghttps://coachandcoordinator.com/Twitter: @CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2023

On today's podcast, we discuss building a brand and identity for your units within the bigger umbrella of culture within a program.John Weaver is the Receivers Coach, Head Track Coach, and Director of Athletic Advancement at Madison Ridgeland Academy (MRA) in Mississippi. Coach has won State Championships in both football & track. He has created some excellent courses on CoachTube. He is Co-Host of the Culture Classroom Podcast with John Torrey, a former NFL, and College coach and currently running back and head wrestling coach and author of "More than the Game"Show Notes:-Having a strong brand starts with the culture-Culture can’t be replicated-Culture is about taking care of people-The word “intentional” is overused and underutilized-You can’t fake it. It has to be who you are-Coaching is not a copy-past function-When getting a great idea - how can I make it fit my coaching?-John Madden-Build on the things that stick-If you find an idea you like, explore it and find more like it-Start small-Know your how and your why-Culture isn’t soft-HTHL high truth and high love-The head coach sets the culture but you own a piece of it-Put your unique fingerprint on it-The subculture builds identity in a part of the bigger culture-You are the head coach of your position group-Branding is your style of how you are living the culture-Bronco Mendenhall-Dealing with internal conflict inside the culture-your identity has to be exclusive-Identity cannot become a counterculture-Every year that team has a unique way of presenting itself within the culture-“ARB” - The Air Raid Brigade - developing a group identity-Core values -LED-There are times for tough love and yelling-You have to meet the standards-Coaching points on creating identity and branding-Purple cows-Evolution is essential for any kind of strength in your program-When you find something that works, it’s easier to find what’s next-Find advice and perspective from those outside your organization-Bum Phillips - “Bitching isn’t coaching”-Four years for forty years-When you get into coaching, it’s not about you anymore-Randy Jackson - “The easiest part is putting the whistle around your neck”-Your identity comes from who you are, not what you do-The experience you create for someone is your culture-Your coaching should be done in a way that doesn’t become white noise-It’s ok to listen-You don’t always have to have the last wordhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-classroom/id1449070037Related:Angus Reid - Thank You, Coachhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/thank-you-coach-angus-reid-1Follow Coach on Twitter @mistertorreyFollow Coach on Twitter @CoachWeaverMRALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2023

Kratik Malhotra is the director of sports science and analytics for the Texas A&M football team. He has a diverse background in artificial intelligence, sports analytics and sports science.Malhotra has been an integral part of Jimbo Fisher’s staff since 2013, leading Florida State’s sports science testing, research and implementation.After moving to the United States and graduating with a master’s in sport management from Florida State in 2012, Malhotra worked with the NFL and NBA combine programs at IMG Academy and consulted a number of NFL, NBA and MLS teams during his stint with STATSports Technolgies.He sat down with at the Catapult Sports Coaches Lounge to share insight into what data has to offer coaches to improve their approach to how they develop athletes.Show Notes:-His start in football-Getting to Florida state with Jimbo Fischer and a National Championship-Player load and fatigue-Building a team with data-Developing scheme by better understanding what you have via data-Coaches using data to their advantage-Working together and getting on the same page-What coaches look for-Developing substitution plans-Dalvin Cook-Trust that this will help me be successfulRelated Episodes:Using Technology and Data to Better Develop Your Athletes Speed - Bill Parisi, Parisi Speed Schoolhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/using-technology-and-data-to-better-develop-your-athletes-speed-bill-parisi-parisi-speed-schoolActionable Data For Winning And Developing Athletes - Jamie Hepner, Dir. Sports Science, Catapulthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/actionable-data-for-winning-and-developing-athletes-jamie-hepner-dir-sports-science-catapultLearn how Catapult Sports can help you enhance your coaching:catapultsports.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2023

We sat down with Speed Expert Bill Parisi at the Catapult Coaches Lounge at AFCA.Bill Parisi has served as a consultant and/or featured lecturer for several sports-related organizations, including the NFL, USA Football, Nike, Reebok, and numerous sports industry associations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).In addition to speaking, writing, and consulting, Parisi has been featured on Fox Sports, ESPN, The Today Show, CNBC, ESPN the Magazine, Sporting News, The New York Times, U.S.A. Today, CBI, Men’s Health and Running magazine.Show Notes:-Sports science behind speed development-Understanding volume-Acceleration - Force/Velocity profiles-Understanding deficiencies for development-Individualizing plans-“Mailboxing” the athletes-Cheetahs and Rhinos-Understanding how players fatigue-Advancement in understanding fascia and connective tissue-Takeaways from the data-Don Bosco HS practices and modification-HS athletes reaching 20mph in game-Building a practice-The numbers don’t lie - who is working hard?-Evaluation equals motivation-Catapult motivates players to work harder-Catapult in recruiting-Getting reliable, trusted data-The eye in the sky doesn’t lie-Recommendations to get started with the technology-Determining how many reps a player have in-game-Use 3-4 data points to get startedCatapult One:one.catapultsports.comParisi Speed School:https://www.parisischool.com/Related Speed Development Episodes:Tony Holler - Creating Apex Predatorshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-apex-predators-tony-holler-feed-the-cats-113021-657-amFeed the Cats - Get Your Team Fast and Explosivehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/feed-the-cats-tony-hollerDr. Speed - Ken Clark:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/dr-ken-clark-strength-and-conditioning-coach?in=user-804678956/sets/high-performance-sportsResources for Football Speed Development:https://coachtube.com/courses/football/speed-agility?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023

We spent each week of the season with Steve Hauser, former special teams coach with Iowa State and Oklahoma State and the creator of the popular TeachTapes on Twitter.We sat down with him in the Catapult Coaches Lounge at AFCA to catch up and discuss learning the game and what we bring back from conventions and clinics to our players in order to create a better experience for them.Show Notes:-Never know where you will be a year from now-Bowl games and how they are affected-Opportunities through change-Technology has changed things for the better-The experience you create for a player-How technology fine tunes your coaching-Clinics and conventions - what are you bringing back for your players-Examples to share with players through Twitter-Same but different-Chiefs “snow globe”-Using Catapult data-Dialing intensity up and down in drills-Opportunity for tech like Catapult One at HS level-It’s full-time care for players-Understanding what is happening with players-Working smart-Connection between strength staff and coachesCatapult Sports:one.catapultsports.comTeachTapes Series:https://coachandcoordinator.com/teach-tapes-series-2022/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023

John Pennington enters his seventh year as the Head Coach at West Virginia State University in 2023.Pennington was named head coach in the Spring of 2017 and promptly proceeded to lead the program to its first winning season in a decade.Today, we talk about recruiting in the portal, how the focus has changed, tools to help find the right student-athletes for your program, building culture in a constantly changing roster, and NIL.Show Notes:-Small College recruiting-Finding ways to be efficient-Changes- The transfer portal-Catapult Recruit-How changes have affected the focus-Bringing new players into the system-How portal affects culture-Focus on developing players and building relationships-Best features of the technology-Developing as a coach-Being intentional in development as a coach-Keeping things simple-Dealing with losses-Process of Simplifying - Reverse engineer-NIL in Division II-Be Sports https://www.besportsgroup.com/-NIL as an education opportunityRelated Episodes:John Pennington - Small Wins = Big Gainshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/small-wins-equal-big-gains-john-pennington-head-coach-at-west-virginia-state-universityJohn Pennington - Six Keys for Red Zone Successhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/six-keys-for-red-zone-success-john-pennington-head-coach-west-virginia-stateJohn Pennington’s RPO Course:https://coachtube.com/course/football/john-pennington-rpo-offense/11751906?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Catapult Sports Thunder Cloud Recruiting Service:https://www.catapultsports.com/solutions/xos/recruitingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023

We sat down with Jordan Hogan at the Coach’s Lounge in the Catapult Sports booth at AFCA to discuss what he’s done since we last talked at the NYSHSFCA Clinic in 2019, while he was the receivers coach at Cornell.During the pandemic, which was a shutdown of the Ivy League season, Coach Hogan was able to attain the Bill Bidwill Coaching Fellowship, a program started by the Arizona Cardinals in 2015 to help increase diversity in the coaching ranks and provide more opportunity for experience on the NFL level.Recently named to FootballScoop's Minority Watch List, Hogan worked with the offensive staff and served as an assistant in the quarterback room during his time with the Cardinals. He helped with the creation of install tapes, game breakdowns, play drawings, and assisted with game and practice data input among other duties.Prior to his time in the NFL, Hogan spent three seasons at nearby Cornell. During his time with the Big Red, Hogan served as the wide receivers coach where he developed several record-setting players at that position.Along with his role with the Arizona Cardinals, Hogan has served in similar NFL capacities in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the Baltimore Ravens in 2019, Indianapolis Colts in 2017, and the Buffalo Bills in 2016.Hogan has had previous wide receiver coaching stops at Division II Stonehill College (2017) and Division III Buffalo State College (2013-2017). He also served as the wide receivers coach for the US National Team development game in Canton, Ohio, in 2016.A standout wide receiver at Brockport, Hogan at the time of graduation ranked fifth in school history in career receiving yards (1,546) and eighth in catches (108). He earned All-League honors as a junior and was a preseason All-American as a senior captain.Show Notes:-Coach Hogan over the last three years-What he learned with the Cardinals and is applying now in his own room-QB/WR timing-Networking as a young coachNYSHSFCA Clinic Info:nyshsfca.orgCoach Hogan’s Course - “Simple WR Drills for Indy”:https://coachtube.com/course/football/jordan-hogan-simple-drills-for-wr-indy/11737836?ambassador=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Coach Hogan’s first episode on Coach and Coordinator - “Win Your Now”:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/win-your-now-jordan-hogan-wide-receiver-coach-at-cornell-university-nyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023

Jamie Hepner is the Director of Applied Sport Science and Football Performance at Catapult.We sit down with Jamie to discuss technology, analytics, and data that help win games and develop our athletes. Translate data into action.Show Notes:-Jamie Hepner’s background-The gap closing between on field coaches and sports science-Progression for a team starting with analytics-“Interesting data is for fans. Actionable data is for coaches.”-Ask questions of the data-Physically peaking for the first game-Camp usually is a regression of intensity-How much is too much? There is no magic number-How position coaches are using data-Broad guidelines with understanding of risks-Reinforcing non-maximal effort can have an effect on maximal output-You can compromise intensity or compromise how you do it-Competitive advantage is in quality not quantity-Team periods - what do I want to be?-A marathon runner doesn’t run a marathon every day to prepare for the race-Considering intensity and rest-Special Teams consideration - what does it cost me?-Standardizing data for recruiting-Understanding the type of athletes I need for my offense or defense-Find an opponent’s weakness and exploit it-Doing more with well engineered practicesLearn more about Catapult Sports:https://one.catapultsports.com/us/Twitter:@catapultsportsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2023

We caught up with Cody Alexander at AFCA and sat down with him at the Catapult booth to recap what we saw in 2022 as well as what he expects to trend in 2023.Cody Alexander is the creator of MatchQuarters and the author of five books on defense. A former Texas HS Football Coach, and FBS Defensive GA, Coach A has a vast amount of experience at all levels of football.Before returning to the high school ranks, Coach A was the Defensive Graduate Assistant at Baylor University under current North Texas Defensive Coordinator, Phil Bennett. During Coach’s tenure at Baylor, he assisted with the development of the corners. In addition, he was placed in charge of opponent breakdowns while overseeing and assisting with defensive recruiting, discovering All-Big 12 LB Eddie Lackey. While at Baylor, Coach A was on staff for three bowl appearances (Fiesta, Holiday, and Alamo) and a Big XII Championship (2013).High School Trends:-Move to the 3-3-5-Wing-T and Power type concepts-Pin & Pull-Getting bigger O personnel on the field-The Odd Stack-Using “Spread” defense to defend bigger personnel-Bigger Sam linebackers-Slice/Inverted Sky to boundary-Less emphasis on Pressures more on Coverage-Benefits 7 on 7College Trends:-Uptick on 5-man pressures-More internal pressures to collapse pocket-Zone-it and Match-it sides-Internal pressures vs. protection help-Early down pressures structures that are good vs. run-BOSS front/overloadsNFL Trends:-Coverage rotations-5-man pressures - hugging the back-Will we see more pistol?-Nickel with the passing strengths-Advantages of back in sidecarTools and technology for coaches:-Emphasis on analytics-Win rate data-Creating objective look at what you are doing real-time-Understanding efficiencies-Analytics for practice planningRelated:Cody Alexander - Trends at all Levels in 2022https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defensive-trends-at-all-levels-in-2022-cody-alexander-match-quartersMatch Quarters and Hybrid Defenders:
User-804678956 – Match-quarters-hybrid-defenders-cody-alexanderSimulated Blitzes:
User-804678956 – Systematic-blitzes-cody-alexanderSelf Scouting - Cody Alexander:
User-804678956 – Self-scouting-cody-alexander
Positionless Defense
User-804678956 – Positionless-defense-with-south-dakota-defensive-coordinator-travis-johansenMatch-Quarters in 2023https://matchquarters.com/Match Quarters SubStackhttps://matchquarters.substack.com/Twitter: @the_Coach_ALearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2023

We sat down with the creator of Hog FB Chat Anthony Shiffman to talk about how the chat came about, learning and developing as a coach, the networking, the pin-and-pull scheme, and developing relationships with your players. This episode was recorded at AFCA with special thanks to Catapult for giving us a space to sit down and talk with coaches.Show Notes:-Journey into coaching-How Hog FB Chat Developed-Learning through the Hog FB Chat-Building relationships-Creating a unit identity-The Pin and Pull-Play to personnel-Why it’s become part of the wide zone team’s run game-Techniques for Pin and Pull-Professional development advice-Don’t be intimidated by logos-Build relationships to build your career-Bob Wylie and Jim McNally-How technology advances the game-It’s always about the player-Hog FB Chat in 2023-Winning edge - relationshipsTwitter:@CoachShiffmanRelated:Chris Fischer Texas HS FB Chat on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/texas-high-school-football-chat-chris-fischerCatapult Sports on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-optimal-performance-during-preseason-wdj-callender-yusef-shakir-and-ryan-hortoncatapultsports.comAbout Coach Shiffman:Shiffman served as the OL coach at Elmhurst after spending three seasons at Lake Forest College. He coached the offensive line for the Foresters and also served asRun-Game Coordinator in 2021. Lake Forest posted an impressive 20-4 overall record in the three years Shiffman served as an assistant. The Foresters captured a Midwest Conference Championship and qualified for the NCAA Division III Championship during the 2021 campaign. Lake Forest averaged 41.5 points per game while rushing for an average of 180 yards per game and scoring 32 total rushing touchdowns.Shiffman also made coaching stops at Rossview High School in Tennessee (2015-17), and Roanoke Rapids High School in North Carolina (2014-15) and he began his coaching career at Springfield High School (2007-13). He served as the offensive line coach and strength and conditioning coordinator at all three stops while also serving as the Run Game Coordinator at Rossview.Shiffman played collegiate football at Illinois College where he was a three-year letter-winner. He earned his master's degree from Greenville College.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023

Jeremy Hawkins is the Defensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator for Eastern Kentucky.He sat down with us at the Catapult booth at AFCA to share some tips for networking at conventions, clinics, and conferences.Show Notes:-Be casual and comfortable-Build genuine relationships-Be yourself-Make relationships real-It’s about establishing trust-It’s like recruiting-Prepare yourself-Know about the person you want to talk toLearn more about Catapult’s solution-based products:catapultsports.comRelated:Game Plan For Your Next Job Series (14 episodes):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/game-plan-for-your-next-jobJeremy Hawkins - Professional Development and Career Enhancementhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/professional-development-and-career-advancement-jeremy-hawkins-defensive-line-coach-eastern-kentuckyJeremy Hawkins - Good Eyes and Fanatical Efforthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defensive-line-good-eyes-adn-fanatical-effort-jeremy-hawkins-defensive-line-coach-ekuDefensive Line Fundamentals & Techniques - Jeremy Hawkinshttps://coachtube.com/course/football/jeremy-hawkins-defensive-line-play/13566130?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Coach Hawkins runs a Twitter space for defensive line coaches as well and you can follow him on twitter @CoachJHawkinsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2023

Darrin Chiaverini, UCLA Analyst/WR Coach, stopped by to talk with us at the Catapult booth at the AFCA Convention.After being drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1999 and spending time in the NFL, Chiaverini began his career as a coach.Now in his 16th year has spent time at the junior college and Power 5 level.Today he shares his thoughts on developing coaching progressions to get the plays from the chalk to the playing field as well as his thoughts on developing in the coaching profession.Show Notes:-Transition from player to coach-Teaching progression-Evaluation and reflection-Making the most out of tough years-Coach development advice-Interacting with other coaches to learn-Learning from your failuresTwitter @CoachChev6one.catapultsports.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2023

If culture is the substance of your program, then branding is the style.Today we share insight from 6 coaches plus a branding expert on why branding is important to your program, unit, or position group and how to successfully create branding that represents who you are as a collective.Show Notes:-Rob Pomazak, head coach at st Charles north in IL.In this segment, he talks about how he gets the message out about his program and why it’s an important part of what he does as a head coach.-When we spoke with Kareem Reid in this segment from USA Football’s National Conference, he was the head coach at West Lake High School in Atlanta, Ga. He is now a quality control and defensive line coach for the Florida Gators.In this segment, he relates how in the programs he took over it was very important to establish a brand in order to create excitement, recruit his hallways, and get the student body excited.he shares his approach to branding his team and some of the specifics that he recommends.-The covid shutdown was good for Marco Regalado.He was able to create his own brand on TikTok impersonating different types of coaches.What became entertainment for us during a tough time led to an opportunity for coach Regalado as he became director of recruiting at Washington state and then Rice. He now has the title of Executive Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting Innovation.In this segment, he talks bout what he learned about the power of social media in creating a brand.-Joe Matheson, offensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls joins us to talk about their Top Gun Offense which was #2 in NCAA Division 3 in total yards in 2021 at 544.3 yards per game. He talks about how used his education in marketing to create a brand that his offensive unit took pride in.-Matt Guerrieri is an analyst at Ohio State and previously the co-coordinator at Duke.In this segment, he talks about the brand and identity created for the blue devil defense and how they used the branding in what they did.-John Weaver is the receivers coach at Madison ridge land academy in Mississippi.They just won their 4th straight state championship in Mississippi.They will be joining us on the podcast in the near future, but here is a preview of why he branded his receivers group and what it does for them.-We finish with Matthew Glick an expert in branding and the CEO of Gipper, a fast-growing platform used around the country by high school and college programs.He talks about consistency in branding and why it is important.Related Episodes:Kareem Reid:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/your-call-building-branding-a-program-coach-joseph-shakur-kareem-reidMarco Regalado:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/branding-your-program-with-tiktok-marco-regalado-lb-coach-stc-psja-memorial-hs-txJoe Matheson:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/top-gun-offense-joe-matheson-offensive-coordinator-uw-river-falls-11322-825-amMatt Guerrieri:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/setting-up-your-meetings-for-effective-learning-matt-guerrieri-co-dcsafeties-duke-universityMatthew Glick:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tell-your-programs-story-through-a-branded-social-media-experience-matthew-glick-ceo-gipperPresentations:Rob Pomazak:https://coachtube.com/users/robpomazak?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Matt Guerrieri:https://coachtube.com/course/football/creating-culture-and-teaching-methods/11755892?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Marco Regalado:https://coachtube.com/course/football/recruiting-high-school-players-today/16743078?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763John Weaver:https://coachtube.com/users/pilot?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763https://coachtube.com/course/football/building-unit-identity/15892174?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 2023

Today's episode is a segment from the Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School with Sonny Dykes, Head Coach, TCU.At the time of the presentation, Coach Dykes was with SMU.Coach Dykes shares the process he uses when putting together an offense.His process is entirely player driven and behind with evaluating the type of talent and skill sets that they have on their roster.Show Notes:-Starts with Offensive Line-OL sets the culture-Building around Big OL-Building around smaller athletic OL-Receivers - small and quick or big and physical-The running back-Quarterback ability-Running QB gives another step in the diversity of your offense-Do you have FB or TE?-Rob Gronkowski-Air Raid most TE friendly offense-Defenses can get creative when defending only 5 gaps-Defenses aren’t ready to hold up against 12 personnel-Always find a way to get the best players on the field-Critical situations - players not plays-The game is about fundamentals-Great players make great playsRelated Episodes:Doug Meacham:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/air-raid-and-offensive-evolution-doug-meacham-inside-receiverste-coach-tcuTribute to Mike Leach:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/a-tribute-to-coach-mike-leachHal Mumme Air Raid:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/hal-mumme-air-raid-offense-certificationThis talk was a segment from this presentation (passing concepts included):https://coachtube.com/course/football/sonny-dykes-how-to-put-together-an-offense/6725505?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b7633-3-5 Defense Bundle:https://coachtube.com/bundles/3-3-5-defense?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 2023

Robert Pomazak, Head Coach at St. Charles North High School (IL) is our guest on today’s podcast.We discuss his approach in creating a program by design, and he reflects on his first decade as a head coach and what he has learned. His reflection has plenty of takeaways that any coach can learn from.1. You don't know what you don't know.2. The last 10% of leadership is up to the leader.3. The many hats of the head coach.4. Your persistence must be greater than any resistance.5. You are your program, and your program is you; As you evolve, your program must evolve.6. Head coaching is 365/24/7.7. Mental conditioning is just as important as physical conditioning.8. People over players always.9. It will be hard. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.10. I am proud of myself.Defensive Coordinator Professional Development Series:https://coachtube.com/bundles/2023-planning-organizing-improving-your-defense?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763Coach Pomazak’s Courses:https://coachtube.com/users/robpomazak?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763The Power of Reflection:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-power-of-reflectionEpisodes with Coach Pomazak:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/remote-learning-the-four-quadrant-plan-robert-pomazak-head-coach-at-st-charles-north-hs-ill-1https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/adjusting-and-adapting-the-season-during-covid19-rob-pomazak-hc-st-charles-north-hshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/program-by-design-robertHome Team Series:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/home-team?si=4244119a3ca34b5885e262457bc0bc9d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 2023

On today’s podcast, we share insight on building culture from our clinics and interviews with 7 coaches. I want to start by sharing a definition from Brian Kight who has appeared on this podcast often.Culture is the Belief and Behaviors that create the outcome.It’s the experience that can be felt by everyone involved.With that in mind, we focused on what these coaches share specifically in that regard.Culture is a buzzword used not only in sports but at any place you have a team of people working together today.It seems that there are many intangible aspects of it, but as you will hear, the culture you create can be seen in the actions of the people in your organization both on and off the field.There is no single way to do it, but the outcome definitely can be seen and evaluated for its effectiveness and success, and that goes beyond the wins and championships.-We start with one of the best to ever do it, the head coach of Alabama, Nick Saban.It’s a process and he shares the keys to it in this Q&A I did with him for the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic.-Hall of Fame Coach and retired Kansas Head Coach Bill Snyder built a strong culture for the Wildcats, but it was one in which he had to change the experience completely for his players.He shares what it was like at the beginning and how they changed it.-Sean Lewis, now the offensive coordinator for Coach Prime at Colorado created a culture at Kents State that he called Flash Fast which was built behind a mindset that he referred to as Be the Alpha.In this segment from the Southern California Football Coaches Association Clinic Coach Lewis defines the culture, talks about how the behavior that becomes habits build culture, and finally touches on the Be the Alpha mindset.-Lazarus Morgan was the defensive coordinator for some very successful small college programs and now is tasked with resetting a culture at Buffalo state.He explains his approach to building a new culture in a program.-Ralph Isernia, head coach at RPI notes in this segment that culture shows up on game film.It is about turning belief into team chemistry and he does that with what he calls the MVP process.He shares his insight in this segment of our interview.-I had the opportunity to sit down with Carlos Lynn who took over the program at Cedar Hill after current Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire moved on to the college level.For him, the small details are the behaviors his players need to develop and he calls them vital things.They are everything to him in creating a full-service program.-We finish with a clip from Jason Negro, head Coach of John Bosco in California. A perennial contender for a national championship.His program has won it twice.He talks about how they create a competitive culture that can be applied to any program.I appreciate all the insight that all of our guests share in our interviews and clinics.There are definitely takeaways from what they do that can be implemented in any team, unit, or position group, and hopefully, you leave with at least one idea that can help you this upcoming season.Enjoy the process.Be sure to check out all we are doing on coachandcoordinator.com.We have plenty of new interviews and clines heading your way in the new year.Subscribe to our newsletter coachandcoordinator.com for weekly recaps and updates.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2022

Thank you to all of the incredible guests that we’ve had on this podcast and in our clinics over these last six years, and especially thank you to you the listener.We appreciate you showing up and listening on a regular basis to learn from our guests and grow as a coach so that together we can unlock the full potential of this great game.The eight coaches here are truly elite.They are the 10% coach - that part of any bell curve occupied by those who do it right with a standard of excellence above all others.From a statistical point of view, this group has a winning percentage of .818 and a cumulative record of 3,032 wins 663 losses and 10 ties, and together they’ve won 78 state championships to date.They have all won over 300 games and one is just 8 wins away from 500.Listening through each interview, their stories and outlooks on life and coaching are amazing and certainly an example to follow.Their passion for the game is unquestionable.We share insight from each of these coaches today, and you will hear that there is not a secret formula to what they have done to produce consistent excellence and results. They are deeply convicted and disciplined about their approach and that along with the faith and belief they have in their players and communities put them in a category all their ownShow Notes:-Rick Jones ended his high school career with a record of 317-74, a .811 winning percentage which included 9 state championships. He is now the special assistant to Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz.-Webb City HS (MO) Head Coach John Roderique retired after winning his 13th state championship in 2022.He recorded a record of 315-34, a .903 winning percentage.-Randy Allen, the head coach of Highland Park HS in Texas has a record of 424-92-6 an .818 winning percentage with 4 state championships.-Cleveland St. Ignatius Head Coach Chuck Kyle wrapped up the final season of his career. He won an Ohio record 11 state championships while achieving a record of 353 wins, 90 losses, and 1 tie, a .797 winning percentage.He won 3 national championships as well.-Herb Brogan took over the program at Lumen Christi HS in Michigan in the midst of a tragedy for their community in which his head coach and close friend was murdered.His record is currently 395-94 with his 10th state championship coming in 2022.-Ken Leonard retired following the 2022 season and his 6th state championship in Illinois at Sacred Heart Griffin. His record was 419-81, a .838 winning percentage.-Bob Hyland is 8 wins shy of 500 at St. Mary in Wisconsin.His record is 492 wins - 113 losses and 2 ties, an .812 winning percentage.He’s won 17 state championships.-8x state champion from Alabama UMS Wright Head Coach Terry Curtis has a career record of 317 wins and 85 losses, a .789 winning percentage.That’s a ton of great advice from 8 incredible coaches who provide a tremendous example of what this game can be and how to create consistent success.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 2022

From the archives. Update: Coach Spencer is now the head coach at North Central College and completed his first season in 2022 with a 15-0 record and a Division 3 National Championship. They also led the nation in Total Offense (541.5 ypg)and Scoring Offense (52.4 ppg).Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski talks to Brad Spencer, offensive coordinator at North Central College in Illinois. North Central was an offensive power house at the Division III level this past season. Spencer's offense was ranked No. 1 in third down and red zone efficiency, top three in completion percentage and top 10 in total offense and scoring. Grabowski and Coach Spencer discuss the culture of North Central's offensive unit and Coach Spencer shares what he believes attributed to their success this past season.01:45 Performing at high level03:28 What made Coach Spencer want to be a football coach06:07 Mistake as a young coach09:02 Culture of the offense12:38 Keys to success on third down19:52 Third down charts and execution24:28 Coach Spencer’s approach in the red zone29:00 Attitude in the red zone30:58 Completion percentage success35:00 Coach Spencer’s triangle and spacing concepts38:40 Concerns for the game45:18 winning edgeRelated Content:northcentralcardinals.com/coaches.aspx…ath=footballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2022

Tempo offense has been in the mainstream of football thinking for about a quarter of a century now when guys like Randy Walker and Rich Rodriguez made it popular, but it still is, in many ways an underutilized and under-coached aspect of an offensive attack.Today’s "best of" episode shares the ideas of 11 coaches on maximizing the advantages of tempo by how it is structured, the plays run with it, how it’s game planned, the mechanics of playing fast and how it even can become engrained in culture.-Hawaii offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker - tempo as a stressor to the defense-Kansas Offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki - Using tempo to create multiplicity, game planning tempo, paying attention to what plays work most efficiently with a fast pace-New WisconsinOffensive Coordinator Phil Longo points out that you can move as fast as the officials, so understanding what their pace is can allow you to build your procedures and call plays that can be executed within that 12 or so seconds that it takes for the ball to be put into play.-Texas passing game coordinator and receivers coach Brennan Marion views tempo as a part of their attack which wears a defense down and forces them to play a fifth quarter in terms of the amount of reps.-USFL New Orleans Breakers OC Noel Mazzone was at the forefront of tempo and continues to utilize it but he points out how he teaches it and the types of plays he likes-Incarnate Word University assistant Keith Barefield ran the statistically fastest offense in football while he was the offensive coordinator at Quincy and it helped them turn an offense around and break records.In this segment, he explains how tempo should be coached as well as the mechanics of running the fastest offense.-Tennessee OL Glen Elarbee was part of one of the most explosive offenses in the country in 2022. #1 in Total Offense 538.1#1 in scoring 47.3. He explains why he loves tempo for the offensive line and provides the details on coaching the mechanics of tempo with the offensive line in this segment from Lauren’s First and Goal.-Arkansas OL Coach Cody Kennedy believes that training for tempo has to start in the meeting room and be carried over to walk through in getting linemen to think and make their calls.-McMurry University Head Coach Jordan Neal joined us when he was the coordinator of the #1 offense in D3 in 2016 averaging over 600 yards per game.He explains his 10-10-100 and perfect play drills which teach his players to line up and play fast as well as get into shape to play at a fast pace.-Tempo is not reserved for no huddle only. Army TE Coach Matt Drinkall joined us on the podcast in 2017 when he was the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan which had one of the most potent offenses in NAIA.He discusses how tempo can be utilized from a huddle to stress a defense.-We finish up with the Head Coach of Klein Cane HS in Texas James Clancy.He started the program at this new high school in 2017 and immediately made being uptempo a part of their culture.It’s something they live in everything they do.He also explains how they coach tempo in practice. This has allowed them to have success on the field.Episode links and clinics at coachandcoordinator.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2022

The game lost an incredible coach this week.Coach Mike Leach's passing has affected so many in the coaching profession.Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Leach family, the Mississippi State football family, and to all those who feel the loss of a great man, Coach Mike Leach.Coach Leach’s passing has affected so many of us even those who actually never met him because he used the stage the game of football gave him to impact others.It goes without saying that he was a one-of-a-kind individual.There’s so much to learn from his approach to life and coaching the game.It’s easy to see the impact that a coach has.Coach Leach’s impact is on the grandest scale.He touched so many lives.He helped so many people. The game and the world are better for him having played his part.Thank you, Coach Leach. You will be missed.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2022

On today's "best of" episode, we share simple ideas from five coaches on how to build a strong player-coach relationship. These methods can be incorporated at any level and require only the focus and work of the coach to build the bonds that lead to individual, unit and team success.Show Notes:-Introduction of a coaches manual-Ola Adams, assistant DB coach, Denver Broncos - taking a walk-Bill Durkin, OL coach, Coastal Carolina - CPR time-Bob Wylie, OL Coach, XFL Vipers - Creating an environment for relationships-Terry Joseph, passing game coordinator, DB coach, Texas - communication and the message-Brian Polian, special teams coordinator, LSU - relationships are a two-way streetEntire episodes:15 Coaching Points for the Player-Coach Relationship3 Down Creepers, Press Man and Walking to Build Relationships - Ola Adamshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/3-down-creepers-press-man-and-walking-to-build-relationships-ola-adams-dc-villanova-universityCoach Player Relationship and Coaching the Oline- Bill Durkinhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-player-relationship-and-coaching-the-oline-bill-durkin-ol-coach-coastal-carolinaCoaching that Builds Relationships - Bob Wyliehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksThe Player Coach Relationship - Terry Josephhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-player-coach-relationship-terry-joseph-defensive-passing-game-coordinator-and-secondary-texasCoaching Generation Z - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-generation-z-brian-polian-special-teams-coordinator-notre-dameLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2022

On today’s “best of Coach and Coordinator” episode Keith share the insight of 10 coaches on teaching the game.Teaching and learning are something he continues to study because he feels it is such an important part of our profession and it is what makes all of our schemes and diagrams come to life or as Coach Bob Wylie has reminded us plenty of times on the podcast - as the great Paul Brown used to say - it’s about getting it from the chalkboard to the grass.Show Notes:-Joe Paterno's philosophy-Temple Defensive Coordinator DJ Eliot and the race against time-Cleveland Browns Passing Game Coordinator and DB Coach Jeff Howard on seeing it from the player perspective-USFL Michigan Panthers Defensive Coordinator Dan Carrel on creating a backward design-USFL Pittsburgh Maulers Offensive Coordinator John Tomlinson on Visual Repetitiveness-Miami Hurricanes Offensive Line Coach Alex Mirabal - It starts with a lesson plan-Legendary NFL Special Teams Coach Mike Westhoff - talk to them in a manner in which you see them becoming-Montreal Alouettes Special Teams Coordinator Jeff Reinebold - Efficiency with Language- Marshall Offensive Line Coach Eddy Morrissey - Get them to feel the technique-Ohio State Senior Analyst Matt Guerrieri - Check for understanding- Legendary NFL Offensive Line Coach - Collaborative written test to promote learning and communicationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022

On today's podcast, Tennessee Martin Offensive Line Coach Matt Jones joins Keith to discuss the different components that go into creating consistent performance from year-to-year. Coach Jones has had nine all-conference performers over the last two years and he attributes it to an environment of player-led learning that he has created.He explains his methods for coaching consistent performers.Shownotes:-Creating momentum fro the previous season-Why your player need to take advantage of time off to improve football IQ
-Prescribing teach tapes-Methods for building football IQ-Using small segments of time-Asking questions to get them thinking-Learning from players t the higher level-The Socratic method-Player ownership of the calls-Educated freedom-Ownership in learning and solving problems-Asking questions vs. telling them what to do-Putting ego aside to get a job done-Be goal oriented but understand the process to get it done-Joe Thomas - best coaches don’t force a player to be a cookie cutter out-out-Your player can teach you as much as you teach them-Feel your technique-The Climb Sled-Eyes closed in pass rush drill-The accountability of the coach to develop-Learning from other position coaches to better understand the game-Economy of language-Football school for OL to learn the defense-When you know that you are hitting the mark as a coachRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/safe-blocking-and-linemanlunch-matt-jones-offensive-line-coach-texas-southern-university-1https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-podcast-matt-jones-off-run-game-coord-tetackles-coach-at-univ-of-tennessee-martinMatt Jones Course - Counter Skip Pulling for Successhttp://bit.ly/3W592MMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 09, 2022

At this time of year we like to put together some best of episodes where we take segments from episodes in our library and put them together in an episode thematically which shares multiple perspective, insight and thought on a specific topic.We have some of those headed your way, but as I was reviewing this particular episode from three years ago, I couldn’t stop listening, because the conversation was timeless and applies across coaching.I really enjoyed going back through this one and there were so many points made that I took notes on again.The title may have drawn you into thinking that this is about an uptempo style of play, and in many ways it is.We talk about the balance between simplicity and having all the answers, but more importantly, we dig into teaching your players to play fast within whatever offense or style of play you are running.So here’s my conversation with 12x state champion and an excellent student of the game especially as it relates to teaching it, offensive coordinator at St. Xavier High School, Andrew Coverdale.Shownotes:-Playing fast-Finding the answer-Working on concepts-Procedures to playing fast-Accomplishing the objective-Streamlining for players-The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Coverdale on Twitter here: @AndrewCoverdaleRelated:Andrew Coverdale -Insight on being a Coordinatorhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/12x-state-champion-gives-insight-into-being-a-coordinator-andrew-coverdale-st-xavier-ohOther episodes from Coach Coverdale:Practice Tips: bit.ly/3qO3GaLHow to Play Fast: bit.ly/3qya6KGCoach Coverdale Boundary Passing Concepts:https://bit.ly/3BgBZNOLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 2022

Alex Golesh is the new Head Coach at South Florida. In 2022, he was the Offensive Coordinator of the University of Tennessee, leading the Vols offense to a #1 ranking in total offense with 538 yards per game and scoring offense with 47 points per game. He has taken his career from student assistant at Ohio State all the way to becoming an FBS head coach.This episode is from our archives, first released in the early days of the podcast in 2016 while Coach Golesh was the Recruiting Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach at Iowa State. It showcases the philosophy, hard work, and dedication Coach Golesh has put into developing himself and his players. And it is a blueprint for how to rise in the coaching profession.Follow Alex Golesh on Twitter @CoachGolesh.Show Notes:(1:36) Coach Golesh’s First Meeting at South Florida>A Partnership>A Positive, Demanding Environment>No Shortcuts(4:16) Coaching Origins>Wanted to Teach>Enjoyed Being Around Young People>Fell in Love with Recruiting>Westerville Central High School (OH)>Ohio State Student Coach>Graduate Assistant (Northern Illinois and Oklahoma State)>First Full-Time Position at Toledo(7:12) Recruiting>Always Had a Passion to Meet People>Success Starts with Being Organized>Make the Head Coach’s Job Easier>Influences as a Recruiter>Find a Way to Be Different>It Comes Down to Relationships at All Levels>The Importance of Culture When Recruiting(16:26) Using the Tight End>The Ability to Be Multiple>Create Mismatches>Find and Develop the Tight End>Look for Traits: Length, Size, Catch Radius, Ball Skills, Physicality in the Run Game>Stress the Defense with the Tight End(22:26) Teaching the Game>Show It, Walkthrough It, Perform It>It Starts with Fundamentals>Teach the Big Picture(25:34) Tight End Drill Work>Stance and Start>Point of Emphasis for the Day>QB and WR Work>Run Game with OL>Finish Drill(27:38) Lessons and Learnings>Overzealous>Quality Over Quantity>Slow Down, Be Thorough>Jim Tressel Advice>Swing Your Sword by Mike Leach>Matt Campbell Quick Study: Building and Managing a Staff(35:13) Creating Balance in Life>Be a Great Father and Husband>Involve Families with Work(36:26) Football Challenges>Outside Influences>Third-Party Interests>Social Media>Tell Players the TruthRelated Episodes:How We Win, Featuring Matt Campbell:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-we-win-matt-campbell-head-coach-iowa-stateWhat We Learned from the Pandemic, Featuring Matt Campbell:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-we-learned-from-the-pandemic-matt-campbell-head-coach-iowa-stateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 2022

On this season wrap-up episode of Teach Tapes, Steve Hauser looks back at key moments and themes from the 2022 season, what we discovered along the way, and the trends that made a difference and will be important to the future success of our players and programs.Show Notes:(1:16) Season Retrospective>Two Major Themes>The Blueprint>Situational Masters>There Are Reasons Things Happen and Reasons to Learn from Them(3:14) Explosives>Be Ready for Your Moment>”Love of the Game” Route>Play Action Fakes – Show, Snap, Setup>1 of 11 in All Aspects(4:56) Operational Penalties>Drills and Techniques>Details That Impact the Start or Finish of a Game(6:49) Ball Security + Takeaways>Fight Through Contact the Right Way>Wrist Above Elbow>Eagle Claw>The Ball Is the Most Important Thing in the Program>Body, Ball, Boundary(8:35) Walk the Field>Understanding Strategy within Context>Sequencing the Next Play>Backed Up>Open Field 1st and 10>Winning 2nd Down>Coaching 3rd Down>The Scoring Zone(10:18) The “Why”>Retain from the Classroom to the Grass>It All Comes Back to the “Why”>All Things Matter(13:07) Activity Versus Achievement>How Does It Fit My Team?>Experience Defines Your Future>Professional Development(14:53) What’s Next for TeachTapes and Coach and Coordinator>AFCA>Spring Ball Series>TeachTapes.org“You have to use your experience to define what you want your future to be.”– Steve Hauser at 13:09Listen to the Entire Series 2022 Teach Tapes Series:https://coachandcoordinator.com/teach-tapes-series-2022/Follow Steve Hauser on Twitter @HauserFootball.Follow TeachTapes on Twitter @TeachTapes.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 2022

NFL Agent Craig Domann joins us to discuss the pro mindset and how it is important at every level, as well as how it works into recruiting and many aspects of coaching.Show notes:-The drive to understand the pro mindset-Extracting and reverse engineering through interviews-Work to be your best version of you-Busts in the NFL - why so many-Projections and potential on physical-Expectations and entitlement-Identity story and channels-Intentions_Goal to get a schools or play ball-Recruiting and understanding intentions-Pro Mindset Math-How does he become combat ready?-Visualize-Be in the moment-North Star storyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 2022

On this week's episode we share some ideas on fixing issues before the become a big play, techniques on zero coverage, and how gap alignment affects things overall.Show notes:-Fixing issues before it’s a big play-In game coaching-Tackling in space-Coaching the hitch tackle-Eye discipline in man-Training your eyes-The oldest coaching point in man coverage-Corners in zero coverage-Gap alignment-Be zone alignedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2022

Keith and Steve finish their walk of the field in the Scoring Zone discussing each area and the strategy, schemes and techniques that help the offense and defense achieve their objectivesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022

Beat Burnout and Enhance Your Performance as a CoachDr. Erik Korem joins us again with some eye-opening data as well as simple, practical ways we can enhance our performance as coaches while remaining physically and mentally healthy in a demanding profession.-Stress Fallacies-Build capacity to adapt t more stress-Stress is the gateway to growth-Mental and physical stress is one input-The price to be paid for stress5- Pillars to build more capacity-One behavior that everyone should engage in-Effects of lack of sleep’-Sunlight-50 times less effective through window- must go outside-Sit on porch - cold exposure in am same effect as cold bath-Imbue sunlight - outside-20 minutes per day can be 5 min at a time-Do it frequently throughout the day-Do it for 2 weeksSleep-Restore and regenerate-The brain’s detoxification system-7-9 hours-3 key behaviorsCaffeine-Caffeine 4 cups of coffee per day-Can improve longevity-Delay it Not 1st thing in the morning it spikes cortisol-Then 2 hours-Not after 6 hours before bed time Mental Fitness-Be consciously present and process info without bias-Attention is the currency of performance-Myth that best in the world do not feel pressure-Cyclist Shift attention to feet in clips-RuminationMindfulness-Learn to control your attention-Train mindfulness -8 week study - 8 weeks of mindfulness 30% reduction in anxiety-Helps you adapt to stress-5-10 min 4-6 times per week-10 min per day can radically improve ability to adapt to stress and executive functioning-Attention is the currency of performance -RuminationExercise-Exercise training improves general stress resilience-Toughening effect to stress-2 types everyone needs to do-Aerobic-Resistance training-Stats-Moderate 150-300 minutes week-Reduce all cause mortality by 25%-Walking won’t get it done-75-150 min of vigorous-Moderate above 60% max heart rate-Vigorous hit 20 seconds rest 40-60-1::2 ratio vigorous vs moderate-Doesn’t have to be compound-Upper/lower strengthening-45 min 2x per week min-Aerobic with resistance reduces all cause mortality by over 30%Nutrition-Anti-inflammatory diet-Repair tissues and lower systemic inflammation which causes disease-Effective means of Reduce depression-Impacts testosterone significantly-Outside of grocery store-Rainbow every day-Nuts and seeds-Recommends ti Everyone high quality fish oil -Brain health and improvements in mood-Multi colored Vegan-Key issue getting adequate protein-Key amino acid - leucine-Supplement with leucine-Maintain or build muscle-Protein powderCommunity-Kill your clone-Assume a new identityRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/avoid-the-first-game-conundrum-erik-korem-former-director-of-sports-performance-houston-bannershttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/prcatice-scripting-to-get-ready-for-week-1-erik-korem-former-director-of-performance-houston-texanshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/erik-korem-director-of-sports-science-houston-texansLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2022

On this episode of the Defense with DC, Keith and Dan discuss the importance of rivalries to our game as well as explore ideas on how to approach a game like this on defense and specifically take a look at OSU-Michigan defenses.Detailed show notes to follow.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2022

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Brian Kight joins the show to discuss all things culture. Kight, the CEO of DailyDiscipline.com, discusses why culture is so much more than posters on the wall and why coaches need to have a plan for establishing culture—the same way they have a plan for installing offenses and defenses.SHOW NOTES• 2:00 Who is coaching the coaches?• 3:38 Why business is the inverse of sports• 5:48 Why culture is more than just posters on the wall• 7:41 The three things that comprise culture• 11:03 "Core Values" and why they're harder to install than any offense• 13:10 Culture does not exist to make people feel good• 15:15 Need for a system for culture• 19:20 Coach quiz• 25:21 Getting started with building a culture system• 29:49 Why assistant coaches are critical to culture• 32:53 Not everyone will buy into your culture—and why that's OK• 36:38 No BCD: Blame, complain, defend• 40:40 The importance of responses (E + R = O)• 46:05 Establishing a performance pathway• 51:16 Resources for HS coachesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022

On this week's episode of TeachTapes we continue our walk down the field and discuss open field 3rd down with all of the variations, thinking about strategy and technique from both sides of the ball.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2022

On this week's episode of Defense with DC we put the focus on the three safety defense, taking a look specifically at TCU's play against Texas. We also give this week's option tips with ND against Navy as the examples.Shownotes:-Homer Smith on evolution of the game-The 3-safety defense in its early days-New Mexico "Lobo" with Brian Urlacher-Offense always has the pen last - patterns of change in football-Today's pass concepts negate a great rush-The guy who can make it right in the 3-Safety Defense-Flawed thought on thinking you can run against it-Run fits - dead key the guard-LB friendly-Why plays with pullers are not great answers-Run right at it-Texas use of unbalanced-Back end - TCU coverages-Why ISU created this structure-ND vs. Navy Option Tips-Caution in using multiple fronts -Using safeties vs. corners-Don't create vertical seamsSave 25 % on Dan Carrel's course to analyze your defense after the season. "Make Sense of Your Self Scout":bit.ly/3UeqjC8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2022

After an illustrious 26-year head coaching career, Thom McDaniels is still impacting the next generation of football players and coaches. Some may mostly know him as the father of Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans passing game coordinator/quarterback coach Ben McDaniels. But Thom McDaniels himself truly has had a Hall of Fame career. He earned the USA Today and Nike National Coach of the Year award in 1997. In that same season, Coach McDaniels led Canton (Ohio) McKinley to a state title and a national championship. Today Coach McDaniels joins us to discuss how we learned the game in the past can be applied today.Twitter:@TheCOOLClinic@thomas_tmcdwgh@CoachKGrabowskiRelated:Thom McDaniels - Why HS Football Mattershttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/why-high-school-football-works-thom-mcdaniels-ohio-hs-hall-of-fam-coachThom McDaniels - How to be a head coachMushroom Society Series:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/mushroom-societyC.O.O.L. Clinic Speakers Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersC.O.O.L. Clinic Channel on Coachtube:http://bit.ly/3Ee0T0WLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2022

On today's episode of the OC Office Hour Series, Keith shares Homer Smith's strategies for play calling. He wrote these in his book "Handbook for Coaching the Football Passing Attack" in 1970 but they are as applicable as ever today.Coach Smith ideas provide food for thought in how you approach calling plays and can provide some clarity in using the game plan you work all week long to prepare.Related:Be Your Own Futurist - The Game Continues to Change, Reflecting on Homer Smith's Thoughtshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/be-your-own-futurist-the-game-continues-to-change-reflecting-on-homer-smiths-thoughts-61022-857-amHow to Train as a Play Caller - George Allenhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-to-train-as-a-play-caller-from-how-to-train-a-quarterback-by-george-allen-hall-of-fame-coach-122421-1211-pmOC Office Hour Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-oc-office-hour-seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2022

The GoArmy Edge app can revolutionize the way you practice. On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, our host Keith Grabowski details how the app can be used for every position on the football field. 1:22 Usefulness of the Go Army Edge app3:10 Offensive line5:23 Quarterback7:07 Receiver7:40 Running back9:48 Defensive backs10:06 Linebackers11:01 Defensive line11:41 Special Teams12:40 Simple use of the technologyRelated ContentUser-804678956 – The-edge-weed-1-prepare-to-adapt-and-adjustUser-804678956 – Keith-grabowski-and-andy-ryland-discuss-the-goarmy-edge-appUser-804678956 – Dynamic-presentations-and-virtual-reality-for-more-effective-coachingUser-804678956 – Air-raid-analytics-and-virtual-realityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2022

On this week's episode of Defense with DC, we discuss half-time adjustments, take a look at how Georgia defended Tennessee's high-powered offense, and discuss our weekly tips to defend the option.Shownotes:-Halftime adjustments format-Stealing time-Address problems with things that were practiced-Example- closing the middle of the field with fire zones-Example - open side run-No new coverages-Get the formational hit chart-Decision to make calls from the box or from the field - who best communicates with the players-Peel back the game plan-Creating formational blitzes-Having blitzes to attack certain things-Georgia coverage vs. Tennessee - taking away space-4is knocking the tackles back setting these from the inside out-Georgia’s man coverage-Hash divider rules-Option tips-Tight 9 to spill the G-Lead play-4is siting on horn blocks as a QB player - what does it open for the offense-Everything you do with your line and linebackers is being watched-Defending the zone dive play-Recognizing the difference between a midline path and a zone dive pathSave 25 % on Dan Carrel's course to analyze your defense after the season. "Make Sense of Your Self Scout":bit.ly/3UeqjC8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 2022

On this week’s episode of TeachTapes, Keith and co-host Steve Hauser continue to walk the field this time taking a look at all of the open field second down situations, tendencies that develop and the skills and techniques that can be developed to increase success on this down.Shownotes:-The most forgotten down-Styles make fights-The Big12 for examples-Difference in halves for 2nd down-Baylor on 2nd down-Rod Marinelli standards-Carry out fakes to get information backside-Your identity shows up on 2nd down-Complements and dressing up 2nd down-Matt Ryan boot drill-Shane Day drill-Goal line reps-Flood drill-Quick game - when the eyes are going to pop-Tight ends-Getting angles back -Dynamic use of the running back-2nd and extra long (11+)-Shallow screen and stick draw-Ryan Walters - How did they get to 2nd and 10?-Patterns or tendencies won 2nd and 10-2nd and on track plus consideration for time and score differential-2nd and short “waste down”-The importance of receiver blockingRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/2nd-down-the-most-forgotten-down-ryan-walters-dc-illinois-from-the-ihsfca-virtual-clinicRyan Walters, DC Illinois, presentation on 2nd Down - The Most Forgotten Down:https://bit.ly/3zUaBo8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 2022

On this week’s installment of the Mushroom Society Series, Keith and co-hots Bob Wylie are joined by Dante Scarnecchia to discuss aspects of what was an incredibly successful career. His 34 tenure with the New England Patriots was the longest in the NFL. He was a part of 10 of the organization’s 11 Super Bowl appearances. Coach Scarnecchia was a part of five Super Bowl Championships.In this episode the coaches discuss the keys to a successful career, working in an elite organization, and more.Shownotes:-The decision to become a football coach happened early-How coaching defensive backs helped development as a coach-Taking the defensive quality control job for Bill Parcells-Key to longevity in the profession-Advice to young coaches always looking for the next job-Staying physically fit-Keeping great players from leveling off-Takeaways from working in an elite organization-Advice to having a successful working relationship with Bill Belichick (or any strong head coach)-Most effective way to make adjustments between series-Developing a great relationship with your offensive coordinatorCoach Scarnecchia’s COOL Clinic Talk:https://bit.ly/3fHh6DHLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 2022

On this week's episode of Defense with DC, Dan Carrel, USFL Michigan Panthers Defensive Coordinator takes a look at the Missouri defense against South Carolina and Temple defense vs. Navy to point out ideas and concepts we can learn from.Shownotes:-Coaching up early game calls-Staying ahead of the game-Thinking about how else they can run their plays-Adjustment to motion-Motion may tie into gap schemes-Spinning to motion in Nickel-Adjusting to motion in Base-Make it simple for your guys but complex for them-Variations of Cover 3-Finding places where it is advantageous to be different-Making the Game Plan as simple as possible-Defending bunch-Teaching run fits as crack replace-Playing bunch release routes - box concept-Defending the double outOption tips:-Guy who is your tackler - how fast can he trigger-Changing up to cloud to keep safety out-Playing a shade to steal a gapSave 25 % on Dan Carrel's course to analyze your defense after the season. "Make Sense of Your Self Scout":https://bit.ly/3UeqjC8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 2022

Brian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Keith and Brian Kight discuss the challenges of adversity in today’s podcast.Show notes:55 Opportunity and adversity:3:25 Adversity is different for everyone7:52 Coaching staff will face different types of adversity10:23 Processing and training for adversity13:40 Formula for success: E+R=O15:05 Examples of adversity training17:32 Putting pressure on variable moments22:12 Skills needed to overcome adversity24:35 Detach from the event of adversity27:19 Maintaining a healthy perspectiveLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 2022

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. He’s served as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator as well as quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s focus will be on how to implement and defend trick plays in a game.Show notes1:32 How trick plays give you an edge in a game3:15 Communicating special plays to your team7:05 Shea’s tips for practicing trick plays11:20 Creating a trick play with the right personnel14:18 When to call the play19:14 Using a special play after a turnover21:35 How to defend special plays26:55 Discipline defense and overtime periods27:39 Favorite trick playsRelated Episodes:Planning, Practicing, and Calling Trick Playshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/planning-practicing-and-calling-trick-playsBuilding Character, Half-Time Adjustments, Trick Playshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/building-character-in-season-halftime-adjustments-trick-plays-mike-rowe-former-hc-rocori-hs-mnRPOs, Constraints, Trick Plays, Qb Progressions:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/trends-day-14-constraints-rpos-tricks-and-qb-progressionsTrick Play Resources:https://bit.ly/3TTeH7JLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 2022

On this week's installment of the TeachTapes Series, Keith and Stev discuss open field first and ten and how game plans, practice plans, individual periods and play calling are built around this situation.Teach Tapes First Down-The opportunities of first and ten-Beginning to write the narrative and set things up-Alabama ans Mississippi State-Ole Miss and LSU-Using Tempo on first down-Tempo to eliminate DL get off-First down vs. known passing situations-How do you keep a defense on its heels?-Using Tempo and Counters to Tempo on first down-Feeling confidence in a drive and as a play caller-Lane Kiffin trick with tempo-Complements to base plays-Maximizing yardage on first down-Five yard intent and running towards the ticks-George Kittle clip - finishing along the sideline-Ginats and Rams drill-Its what happens when the lines on the diagram run out-Eagles defensive drill off of fast screens-Speed beats power, angles beats speed, and over the top beats angles-Manny Diaz - most TFLs are roll tackles-Vince DiGaetano - one arm tear-The productive missed tackle-Circuits are designed for first down-It’s running and tackling-Chad O’Shea and receivers’ issues with ball carriage-Game plan to practice plan to individual planTwitter:@TeachTapes@CoachKGrabowskiVince DiGaetano resources:https://bit.ly/3NdCc8UManny Diaz Tackling Clinic:https://bit.ly/3DBjq8hVideo of Keith's example of tempo:https://bit.ly/3W68mr6Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2022

On today's episode, Keith discusses complementary football with the coordinators of the USFL Michigan Panthers, Dan Carrel, and Eric Marty. Each share their perspective on what playing team football means and how they can work together to help the other.Shownotes:-What is team football?-Allocation of risk-Responsibility to the team and the game plan-Having a perspective from being the head coach-Getting buy-in from both coordinators -How the Michigan Panthers handle playing complementary football-Situations O/D need to work on together the most-Communicating what we need to do to win at the end of a game-Working together in practice to get the looks you need-How being a multiple offense helps the defense prepare-Creating continuity through terminology-Setting it up so everyone is getting what they need out of drills-The value of good vs. good in practice-Calling your own O/D in the scout team-Turning scout team into quality reps vs. looking at a card-Getting the two sides together to discuss what they see from the opponent as it affects the other side-What the defense can do to play complementary football-What the offense can do to play complementary football Eric Marty’s Offensive System:https://bit.ly/3gIzJY2Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2022

Jeff Mullen joins Keith today on our weekly in-season series The OC Office Hour to discuss creating explosive runs and passes.Coach Mullen is the former OC at West Virginia University and UNC-Charlotte. He served as RB the OT and TE coach at Ohio University from 1995-2000. From there he moved on to Wake Forest as OT & TE and the QB coach. At WVU he served as QB coach and OC and did the same at UNC-Charlotte. Mullen has had success at every stop in his career.Show notes:-Mike Earys study-27 first downs-Coach Mullen’s definition-Creating explosive runs-Best runs and formations with tempo-Numbers runs-Sweeps and reverses-Orbit sweep-QB as Runner-Power Read-Pin and Pull RPO-Tagging the boundary X-Importance of Fly and orbit-The reverse-Defining efficient plays-Blocking the reverse-Explosive passes-Thoughts on RPO-Play Action must look like run for 3 steps-Bob Wylie - Run Action must sound like run-Selling the run-Offensive line in play action-Run action as an answer-Creating Look alike plays-Game planning off of 4 core runs-Jab-jab-left hook-Play calling anticipation-Strategy for openers-Scripting openersOC Office Hour Week 0 with Jeff Mullen:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-office-hour-with-jeff-mullenBig O System:https://coachtube.com/jeffmullenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022

From Season 2 of the Leadership Journey Show This week in the Leadership Journey series, Keith Grabowski and Brian Kight talk about the variation of effort and commitment in a team. They discuss how coaches get the effort desired from their players. Throughout the course of a season, coaches gain an idea of who is giving maximum effort and who is committed as well as those who are not. Keith and Brian discuss what that looks like and ways to respond to it. Also, how to get the effort and commitment from these players without it being overbearing to them.Show notes:02:10 Looking at effort and commitment levels from players03:25 Feeling like you care more than the players04:23 The different types of players05:40 Compliant or defiant07:27 You always want more from the players09:05 Let go of players wanting it like you do11:17 Be a great observer without judging13:00 Can’t use command and control14:33 The gap between coaches and players15:00 Applying standards by decision16:00 Structure and freedom17:05 Educated freedom20:25 Brian’s coach conversation22:24 Most people must learn to work like a champion22:49 Don’t view structure as control but as guidance24:33 It’s a live dynamic25:38 Flipping the switch26:25 You must observe29:05 The why scale30:12 Being skillful with disciplineLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 2022

On this week's Mushroom Society Series installment, retired NFL and college coach Steve Szabo joins us to discuss his development as a coach, developing in the profession, and we get his perspective on preparing and playing against the offense, in particular, the offensive line.Shownotes:-From the Naval Academy to Viet Nam to coaching-Learning the game-Insight gained from Earl Bruce, Tom Coughlin, Bill Belichick, and Lloyd Carr-Finding the strengths and weaknesses of an opposing offensive line-Difficult formations-False keys-Advice to have a successful careerRelated:Cool Clinic Playlist (includes all Mushroom Society episodes):Thom McDaniels - Why High School Football Workshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/why-high-school-football-works-thom-mcdaniels-ohio-hs-hall-of-fam-coachThom McDaniels - how to become a head coach:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-to-become-a-head-coach-ohio-hall-of-fame-head-coach-thom-mcdanielsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2022

This week on the Teach Tapes, Steve Hauser and Keith begin a "walk down the field" highlighting situations that occur and the techniques that are showcased in each area.They begin with the backed-up area of the field and view this situation from an offense, defense, and special teams perspective.Shownotes:-Walking the field Jay Bilas style-The game is always played in context-Josh McDaniels-Don’t just run plays, understand the objective-Alabama backed up against Tennessee-You have the sense of urgency of one play-Communication and forcing extra communication for the opponent-Elongated edges-Eddie Faulkner vision drill-OL combo drills to drive level one-Stunts and games on the DL-Passing opportunities backed up-Baylor theory-Vert shallow example from USC-Lift and lower on underneath route - examples-Max protect and movement-Tips and overthrows, matching the hand-4th down-Punt technique emphasis-It’s not the punt team’s fault. - make the opponent earn it-Coverage techniques - the gunner-The punt return team-Rare situations to prepare for-Patriots-USC vs Utah-River chuck-Punter - how to take a safety-Open field safety-Fair catch free kickRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-fair-catch-free-kick?si=27bd0a3e5ce241609cd77b149346abf0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2022

On this week's Defense with DC installment, Keith and guest host Dan Carrel discuss Alabama-Tennessee, Kentucky-Mississippi State, and SMU-Navy games o different aspects of defense.Shownotes:-Alabama-Tennessee-Split manipulation-Defending stacks-Delineating how to play different stacks-Max splits becomes man-What to prepare for with stacks-Motion into stacks-Mesh from condensed splits-Mesh alert-Kentucky vs. Mississippi State-Drop 8-Middle push-Closing the B-gap-3 Man X-Stunt-SMU vs. Navy-4-4 1 high-Preparing for 4-verts-Defend the Horn blocks-Good edges, reduce alleyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2022

Game Plan Show Notes:This week in the Game Plan series, Coach Keith Grabowski and Coach Charlie coiner talk to former FBS Coach Jim Hueber, about the importance of short yardage play on offense. He talks about the difference in game-play from personnel and detail. He also gave tips and tools of what he did that were helpful and how to add those tips into game-play. He laid out very precise coaching for coaches to quickly implement.01:10 Coach Coiner’s observation02:18 Coach Jim Hueber’s bio04:35 Looking for advantages without changing personnel06:05 Don’t have the time to work the bigger package06:50 Can you protect the edge without bigger personnel?07:10 Why don’t you have the time?07:35 What are you spending your time on?08:30 How Coach Hueber got creative with personnel09:06 There are ways to make it happen if you feel like there’s advantage10:50 The free hitter on goal line11:10 Look at you personnel for the advantage11:50 Sell your scheme12:30 Use the kids you can win with13:00 Protecting your edges14:40 What scheme Hueber favors on goal line15:57 Stress toughness and believe17:00 How to scheme short yardage as a spread team18:10 Shotgun v. under center19:55 Hueber’s philosophy on splits and technique on goal line20:40 All a part of preparation22:00 Teaching the QB sneak25:20 Never take anything for granted26:40 No nonsense approach27:50 Keith’s reflection on short yardage28:50 You must fit it in your personnel29:30 You can be creative within the spread29:55 Keith reflects application on Mt. Union32:10 Charlie reflects on goal line32:45 Offensive line coach and offensive coordinator relationship33:40 First down PlaybookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2022

On today's episode of the Mushroom Society Series, Joe Thomas joins Keith and Bob Wylie to discuss what great coaches do. Bob shares his perspective on successful coaching and how player ownership is a big part of it.Shownotes:-What is good coaching?-Knowing when you are being coached well-Creating player ownership-The meeting room-Learning styles-Reaching all players-The Validator-The partnership with the player and coach-An environment for learning-EvaluationRelated:Dante Scarnecchia from the COOL Clinic - Practice Drills and Work Ethic:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/practice-drills-and-work-ethic-dante-scarnecchia-ol-coach-for-34-years-for-the-new-england-patriots?in=user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers&si=d506653c4bfe469c90426d805f91c792&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingBob Wylie - Coaching that Builds Relationships - Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks?in=user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers&si=b032fdfb27aa47f0a47f59127085ac10&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingBob Wylie - Coaching that Builds Relationships - Part 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks?in=user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers&si=8d65b554b6724e0aab9947624c906fdf&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingThe COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube:CoachTube.com/COOLClinicThe Mushroom Society Series:https://coachandcoordinator.com/the-mushroom-society-series-2022/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2022

From Season 1 of the Leadership Journey – “Win by Don’t” Show Notes:This week on the Leadership Journey podcast, Keith and Brian get in-depth on behavior. Brian calls this “Win by Don’t,” by painting a picture of how behavior is core to a program’s success. He gives us the five “Don’ts” that are pivotal not only to football but life. The hosts give real-life examples of how this works and how they have been affected by different behavioral situations, emphasizing why it is important to have these instilled in your program if not already implementing them now.02:14 Behavior runs everything04:00 Influences of behavior05:45 Grinder mentality08:00 Culture and Strategy09:25 Execution is the intersection of culture and strategy10:00 Culture is to drive winning behavior12:40 Simplify behavior13:00 Behavior is 3 things13:10 What you do13:28 What you don’t do13:50 How do you do it17:20 Win by don’t17:30 Success begins with the things you choose not to do17:55 Don’t do anything that can cost you everything18:25 5 Don’ts19:25 Don’t do anything that can take away from practice or playing time21:03 Do not lie24:07 Don’t BCD - blame, complain, or be defensive25:15 Don’t violate the culture27:15 Don’t get involved with the wrong people30:00 You can do everything but those 531:30 Success begins with giving yourself a chance33:00 All of it transfers33:45 Make sure you’re living what you promoteLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2022

Steve Hauser identifies the techniques required for avoiding penalties and finding the little edges necessary to win games decided by smaller and smaller margins. Set up your program with an appreciation for preparation, focus, and football IQ.Follow Steve Hauser on Twitter @HauserFootball.Show Notes:(1:29) Offensive Pre-Snap Penalties>Must Have Team Buy-In>Must Have Sideline Engaged>Close Your Eyes>Cross Your Fingers>Even the Top Teams Can’t Overcome Too Many Pre-Snap Penalties(10:41) Defensive Pre-Snap Penalties>Reinforce Alignment in Practice>Understand Situations(13:20) Offensive Holding>Start with Great Base and Posture>Teach How to Reset Hands and Feet>Feel the Technique, Don’t Just See It on Film>Expect the QB to Scramble(19:08) Avoiding Unnecessary Roughness>Can’t Fall Around the QB When Things Are Drawn Out>Shut It Down After You’ve Done the Hard Work(20:54) Offensive Pass Interference>Avoid Locking Out Arms on Contested Catches>Play Low on the Hip>Push Out From the Elbow>Just Run the Route>#TEACHrb(24:07) Defensive Pass Interference>Clamp Technique>Break Up the Back Shoulder Fade>Consider Changing Scheme, Not Just Technique>Understand Field Position>Lobster Claw>Philadelphia Eagles Three Drill SetLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2022

On this episode, we discuss how one of the top FBS defenses is getting it done with fundamentals. Dan gives his three musts for successful red zone defense, and he shares his thoughts on defending the option with Bear.Shownotes:-Illinois defense-Fixing the defense by excelling at the fundamentals-Tite Front/Defensive Line Play-2 Trap-Exotics on 3rd-Red zone musts-Don't let them run it in-Play inside out-Account for the QB-Option: Tulsa vs. Navy-Playing the option with the Bear front-Limit what they do-Speed of practice-Chase PlayerGet the Illini Defensive Staff Bundle:https://bit.ly/3yv6rSYLink to episodes mention:Ryan Walters - 2nd Down, the Most Forgotten Downhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/2nd-down-the-most-forgotten-down-ryan-walters-dc-illinois-from-the-ihsfca-virtual-clinicCody Alexander - 2022 Defensive Trendshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defensive-trends-at-all-levels-in-2022-cody-alexander-match-quartersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2022

EgerOn this week’s OC Office Hours are joined by Charlie Eger who will be the TE coach for the XFL Vegas team. The topic today is focused on find a way to get a first down when the match-ups are particularly tough.Coach Eger served most recently as the running backs coach for the Ottawa Red Blacks with extensive coaching experience at the collegiate level, including serving asthe Interim Offensive Coordinator at Clarion University. Prior to that, Eger spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Seton Hill University, working as the offensive coordinator while also coaching the offensive line (2014-17) and serving as recruiting coordinator. The Seton Hill offense was strong under Eger, consistently ranking among the best units in the conference and in some instances the nation.Eger has also been involved with professional teams during his career. He was a guest coach with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and has helped out at OTAswith the St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers.-Win their down and protect the QB-Continue to make it look like football-Struggles o n 3rd down-The 3rd and long trap as an offensive coordinator-Sometimes you don’t have to get it to the sticks-Screens and quicks as an answer-Hidden 3rd down yardage in the game-Taking a big picture approach-Change the way the defense feels-Receivers as runners-Sell the actions that you are known for-Communication on third to let the players know what you want-There must be constants that are not deviated from-Tony Franklin’s perfect route-Make them uncomfortable to give yourself a little advantage-How to practice it-Maximizing time with circuits-Example - screen circuit-Block out the time for progression of OL first-Concept teach period-Cumulative effect of repsRelated:Tony Franklin on OC Office Hourhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-oc-office-hour-mid-season-a-time-look-in-the-mirror-tony-franklinJaime Elizondo on OC Office Hourhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-oc-office-hour-an-approach-to-situational-focus-jamie-elizondo-oc-xfl-san-antonio?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTony Franklin on the “Perfect” drillhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinatorAlternative Short Yardage Strategyhttps://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7655/alternative-short-yardage-strategyThe 3rd Down No Read Progression Strategyhttps://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7670/the-no-progression-third-down-and-red-zone-strategyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2022

Today’s guest on the Mushroom Society Series on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast is with retired NFL Coach Al Saunders. Coach Saunders began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at USC under John McKay from 1970–71 and served as receivers coach for the University of Missouri's Fiesta Bowl team in 1972.Saunders spent 1973 through 1975 as a play-caller and offensive backfield coach at Utah State. He then spent six seasons as assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at the University of California. He guided the Golden Bears to set 32 NCAA, conference, and school records and finished each season ranked in the top ten in the nation in passing. His final collegiate stop was in 1982 as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach under Johnny Majors at the University of Tennessee where he built an explosive, record-setting offense.His first NFL head coaching position came with the San Diego Chargers as interim head coach in 1986 following the resignation of Don Coryell. He spent two full seasons as the Chargers' head coach after previously working as receivers coach in 1983-84 and assistant head coach in 1985-86 for what was one of the most prolific offenses in the history of modern football. In 1985, San Diego's "Air Coryell" led the NFL in passing and total offense for an unprecedented fifth time in six years. From 1989 until 1998, Saunders was with the Kansas City Chiefs. Saunders worked for 10 winning seasons under the highly respected head coach Marty Schottenheimer again as a part of a top-performing offense.Saunders joined the St. Louis Rams coaching staff under the legendary Dick Vermeil. Serving as associate head coach and receivers coach with the Rams (1999-2000), he helped create one of the most dynamic and explosive offenses that the NFL had ever seen, and eventually helped lead the Rams to a Super Bowl XXXIV victory. Leading the NFL in virtually every significant offensive category, "The Greatest Show on Turf" established numerous NFL records for scoring and offensive production. When Vermeil came out of retirement in 2001, Saunders reunited with his old mentor and former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, as the assistant head coach/offensive coordinator until Vermeil’s final retirement in 2006. Under Saunders’ direction as coordinator, the Chiefs offense was the most productive unit in the entire NFL during that 5-year span. 46 franchise records for offense production were established and no team scored more points (2,175), gained more yards (30,470), or scored more touchdowns (262) during that time. Coach Saunders was ranked as the #1 Offensive Coordinator in the past 25 years in the NFL by ESPN and in 2005, and was named USA Today's Offensive Coach of the Year.Coach Saunders finished out his career as an assistant with Redskins, Rams, Ravens, Raiders, Dolphins, and retired after his stint with the Cleveland BrownsShownotes:-Start with John McKay-Being organized-Don't tell - Teach-Treat everyone as a number one draft choice-The job of a coach is to make all players the best they can be-You can’t teach experience-Create an environment people enjoy being in-Take the positive environment and enthusiasm to the field-How the best approach the game-Dealing with your coaches-Developing a top offense-Don't ask players to do what they can’t do-Protecting the QB Link to all Mushroom Society Episodes and COOL Clinic Speakers:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn from COOL Clinic Coaches:https://coachtube.com/coolclinicLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 2022

From our archives:On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by the founder of dailydiscipline.com and former CEO of Focus 3 Brian Kight. Having been on the show previously for the “Leadership Journey” series, Kight rejoins the show to speak on how and when coaches should use “their gut.”3:15 Information versus trusting your gut10:20 What does ‘Trust your gut’ mean?15:50 Translating your gut to your ‘heart’ or your feelings21:00 Requirements that precede ‘Trust your gut’23:25 Better alternatives to or addressing ‘Trust your gut’23:45 “What skill do I have in this?”26:45 Positive experience29:55 Is it important to use your gut in this situation?33:20 Are you willing to accept and acknowledge the consequences?37:40 Operating within a systemLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 2022

On this week's episode of TeachTapes we discuss techniques and drills to create explosive passing plays.Detailed shownotes and links to follow.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 2022

On this week's episode of our in-season defensive series "Defense with DC," USFL Michigan Panthers Defensive Coordinator Dan Carrel focuses on some things we can learn from the Ole Miss defense, situational end of the game, and defending the option.Shownotes:-Desert Swarm-Using unique fronts to reduce from-Coaching movement-Drills and technique-Defending condensed formation-Coaching the "buzz" safety-The value of a 4-Minute Stop-Having the book on the sideline for this situation-Max FG Block-Defending Option - Playing the ends in 3-4 and defending the QB SweepLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 2022

Our guest on our in-season OC Office Hour series is Jaime Elizondo, Offensive Coordinator for XFL San Antonio. He discusses an approach to situational football, especially in regard to how it affects the game in the 4th quarter.Shownotes:-Early game decisions are not black and white-Finding the Hidden Momentum in decision making-Two thought processes - every drive ends in a kick or by in-game needs-Stack the odds in your favor-At some point, you will need to go for it on fourth-Need to have a process to handle decisions-Color-coded system for communication-Practicing with in-game context-Players need to feel the situation-Ideas for practiceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 2022

In this episode, Keith pulls from the chapters of the book The Run and Shoot: The Offense of the Future by Glenn "Tiger" Ellison, creator of the Run and Shoot.The lesson written by Coach Ellison is about the platform we have as coaches to build young men and how we have that opportunity by winning. He defines winning and the purpose of coaching as well as discusses why winning allows us to have the platform. Whether you are experiencing success this season or searching for answers, this optimistic message will allow you to reflect and make the most out of the remainder of the season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2022

In this episode from Season 2 of the Leadership Journey, Brian Kight joins the Coach and Coordinator podcast to share insight on building a culture and the leadership necessary for it to thrive. Leadership development is not just an off-season activity. It is an ongoing process that presents new opportunities to strengthen leadership during the season. That's what BK and discuss in this episode.0:40 In-season versus off-season leadership3:20 Learning by doing instead of observing7:02 In-season availability to improve leadership9:25 How are coaches giving leadership reps10:40 Why does a leader exist15:30 Giving young players bits of leadership experience19:00 Leading = Responsibility25:50 Weight of responsibility32:20 Players being vocalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2022

In this week's episode of Teach Tapes, we put the focus on explosive runs and the drills and techniques to create and stop them.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2022

MTSU-DL is getting vertical -Creating pass rush on RPO-Penetration kills the play-Spilling the run-Safety fitting inside - opening the glance window-Double squeeze double out into trap coverage-3 Under - 2 Deep pressure-Building a library of critical situations-Defending 2-minute-The work you did in August won’t be enough in October-Working against specifics rather than generalities-There’s a lot less creativity in critical situations-The worse feeling you can have as a coach-Bringing a book/card to the sideline for when this situation is about to occur-Defending Hail Mary-Bat it down or catch it-Have a library for Hail Mary - ex. 4x1 Bunch, sprint to the boundaryOption tips (ECU vs. Navy)1. Force players need to be in a force position2. Frontside LB aggressive - Backside LB be ready for Center cut3. Any 3 Man surface - have to have a plan for G LeadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2022

On this week's installment of the OC Office Hour, Tony Franklin joins Keith to discuss what a coordinator should do at this point in the season to take a look at how things are going, admit mistakes, take ownership for adjustments, and plan for disasters.Related:Developing as an Offensive Coordinatorhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinatorTakeaways from OC Magichttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/takeaways-from-oc-magic-part2-jason-mohns-herb-hand-kirk-martin-and-tony-franklinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2022

Leadership Journey Show NotesIn this episode from the archives of the Leadership Journey Keith and Brian talk to coaches about the gap between average and elite coaches. They go past the Xs and Os to find deeper reasoning of why so many coaches even with success miss the mark of elite. They express how having behavioral skills is what pushes coaches to the elite level and give examples of those who have succeeded in those skills.01:03 James Franklin great to elite02:05 What separates average from elite03:55 Behavior skills04:55 Job skills are for your effectiveness behavioral skills are for your excellence06:05 An average coach can have a job07:55 Ability to create discipline08:50 Wins and losses count10:15 The NFL’s elite12:10 Its not the quick fixes12:40 Who has the behavioral skills13:35 Coaches get too locked in and lose it14:10 Zero in on the behavior skills17:00 Thinking command and control is the answer17:50 What do you obtain from control19:15 Trying to force discipline20:40 Urgency with patience and empathy with understanding22:00 Under every tactical execution there are behavior skills involved23:00 3 categories of behavioral skills25:00 The kids' behavior skills come from the coach’s behavioral skills26:35 Learn by doingTwitter:@tbriankightDailyDiscipline.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2022

On this week's episode of The Mushroom Society Series, Kyle Caskey joins Keith and Bob Wylie to discuss blitz pick-up, help systems, coaching the offensive line and QB on protection, the player-coach relationship, and more. Bob and Kyle share stories from their NFL experiences in regard to the topics.Shownotes:-Sacks and hits matter more than pressures-Handling who calls the protection-Tampa Bay example of planning for exotics--What’s the structure of the defense?-Abby calls on double A’s-Compartmentalizing-Three triggers we need to get tp-Oakland Raiders vs NY Jets - watching personnel to know the blitzes-Rex Ryan calling the defense-You gotta study the guy that’s calling the game-What’s the next thing they will do?-Over saturation of the game plan-Meeting with C-QB early in the week-Problems-Solutions handled by a compartmentalized approach-The protection meeting-The smarter the center, the easier to make changes -Matthew Stafford's story-Having a plan for help-Hue Jackson - the back releases through B-Gap-Chip system-Side boarding with the back-Slide protection adjustment call vs. Fire Zone-Qb in protection - Cade McNown-Block him with the throw-Player-coach relationship - can you help me be better?-What to do if you don’t have the answer-Not everyone is coached the same-Find out how they learn-How Kyle would adjust protection to pick up a blitz - double trouble-Molly the Linebackers-Tom Moore - board-Run 16 one more timeGet Kyle’s C.O.O.L. Clinic Presentation “Game Planning for Exotic Pressures” on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3SgEzt8The C.O.O.L. Clinic Channel on CoachTube:coachtube.com/coolclinicC.O.O.L Clinic Speakers Playlist on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022

In this episode of TeachTapes, Keith and guest Host Steve Hauser discuss the ideas of teaching security and teaching takeaways. Steve shares some of the innovative drills he's seen across the different levels of football as well as the situations in which those techniques take place in the game.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2022

On today's episode of the Defense with DC Series, Dan Carrel, DC, Michigan Panthers joins us again, this time to talk about self-scouting the defensive game plan.Shownotes:-Self-scout the game plan-Distributions, not just formations-work against motions early in the week-Trends-Birmingham example-Splits - What do they tell you?-Spacing-Use of practice video-Prepare the right way-Don't waste time or reps-Taking up the opposing coordinator's time-The game isn't played in a cut-up-"Mode"-Watching cut-ups vs. watching the game-Tightening up the game plan-Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication-Oregon vs. BYU-Starting over at a new program-Defending the option from a 4-down structureLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2022

Our guest today on OC Office Hour is AJ Smith, OC for the XFL Team Houston. Coach Smith shares some things he's seeing this season in college football as well as the NFL and how it all relates historically. Shownotes:-Trends developing in the college game-All offenses are similar-No more naming offenses-11 Tempo RPO Offense-Historically how offenses change-Trends on defense - single high coverage-RPO of the Year-Then on run and play action-Wake Forest slow mesh pro-Reading opposite on RPO-Run-Pass-Guess-NFL trends-Pass to set up the run teams-Challenging with motion and shifts-Condensed formations - more gaps, more space to run to-Quarters vs Condensed-Vikings and Dolphins offenses-Spring league offense-Air Raid and Run and Shoot success - fewer plays, more reps-Tempo Video & VAR SystemsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2022

On this episode Keith shares an idea for being more efficient with film grading as the season heads into the second half as well as keeping the focus on performance. The idea is from the late College Hall of Fame Coach John McKay's book "Football Coaching" where he shares ideas of RBI, Errors, and Hits borrowed from baseball.He also shares. segment from the COOL Clinic with legendary OL Coach Dante Scarnecchia where Coach uses the written test as a collaboration to get his OL communicating and working together while reviewing the game plan and making sure everyone is on the same page.Related:Ideas for Actionable Film Gradinghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-actionable-film-gradingIdeas for Awarding Helmet Decalshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-awarding-helmet-decalsSpecial Teams Culture and Awardshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/win-more-games-by-creating-strong-special-teams-culture-with-awards-and-recognitionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2022

On this episode of the Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie, XFL Arlington Offensive Line Coach Jonathan Himebauch, fresh off coaching the Birmingham Stallions to a USFL Championship, joins us to discuss "5 as One." Building the OL room and culture throughout the season and as the pieces changes is a dynamic activity. Coach Wylie and Coach Himebauch share their experiences, examples, and stories of how it all comes together.Twitter:@theCoolCinic@COACH_HIMEY@5asONEWebsite:https://www.5asone.com/Mushroom Society Series:The Transition from Camp to Seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mushroom-society-with-bob-wylie-week-0-transition-into-seasonMike Pollack - Safety Through Superior Techniquehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mushroom-society-with-bob-wylie-safety-through-superior-techniqe-mike-pollak-9122-436-pmRelated Episodes:Jonathan Himebauch - Coaching is Teachinghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-jonathan-himebauch-tight-ends-coach-air-force-10920-745-amCOOL Clinic Speakers Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersRelated Resources:The Cool Clinic Channel on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/coolclinicCoach Himebauch Channel on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/coach_himeyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2022

TeachTapes 3On this week’s TeachTapes we review Week 2 of the college season to learn from the plays and sprinkle in some thoughts on the NFL and HS football as well. We are joined throughout this in-season series by Steve Hauser, former FBS special teams assistant and creator of @TeachTapes on Twitter.Shownotes:-Next man up-Justin Reid kicking for KC-Joe Houston (NE Patriots) - 25 reps on video of NFL K on tackles-Expectation of the Kicker on KO-Coaching points for the Kicker to make the play-Coaching specialist on. Tackling and turnovers-Surprise onside UNLV vs. Calhttps://twitter.com/unlvfootball/status/1568727599534477313?s=20&t=VD0TjhyRX9csroyMZ4P-mw-Technique to stay legal on the onside-Kicking from the 50-Sniper onside-Sometimes you don’t lose the game before you can win it-Using the NFL start-Kevin Kelley alternative onside kicks-The helicopter-Know your opponent-Fair catching and fielding onside-Fake punts with OL on the punt team - Power-Punt safe is not safe-Blocked punts - Tenn vs. Pitt-Trim the fat off the backside edge-Step and replace/chase the hip-Temple - 3 blocks all off the backside edge -One Hand or Two on block?-Shooting the hands late-Match the hand to the foot-Don’t have the specialist be the one to put his foot out-Shaving cream on the ball -Coaching points for explosive punt returns-Playing the right one hop-Example Auburn vs. San Jose State-Every second at the LOS is 10 yards on the return-Be a “lobster”-The slingshot-Houston vs. Texas Tech-Teaching Punt Gunners to create big plays-Example - Arkansas State Ohio StateTeachTapes Clip of the Week: Be ready for your opportunityhttps://twitter.com/TeachTapes/status/1567900069650628611?s=20&t=VD0TjhyRX9csroyMZ4P-mwRelated:Teach Tapes Week 0 - Last Minute Prep for Seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-seasonTeach Tapes Week 1 - Mayhem Momentshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-mayhem-momentsTeach Tapes Week 2 - Take Care of Techniquehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teach-tapes-week-2-take-care-of-techniqueRelated Resources:Brian Mason - Punt Block - Chaos Killshttps://coachtube.com/course/football/brian-mason-chaos-kills-punt-block-fundamentals-and-schemes/14017320Stacy Collins - Penn Statehttps://coachtube.com/course/football/penn-state-punt-block-return-philosophy-with-stacey-collins/16684926Kevin Kelley - Onside Kickshttps://coachtube.com/course/football/coach-kevin-kelleys-onside-kicks-pulaski-academy/3184489Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2022

On this week’s episode of Defense with DC, Keith and Dan Carrel, DC for the USFL Michigan Panthers discuss teachable moments and takeaways from the Texas-Alabama game as well as the weekly tips to defend the option.Shownotes:-Crack replace-Swarm drill-40’s quarters/zero-Add blitzes vs max pro (7-man pro)-Maintain coverage lanes-Add 6 man pressures and peel-Off the ball blitzers need to see and replace the edge (maintain leverage rusher)-Ways to drill-Safeties in coverage - Dead Quarter-Quarters - dead quarter - how well you coach safeties-Powerful position - quarters with no vertical -Don’t play poach (3 vert) - mini concepts all the time-Houston all-time interception leader Adrian McDonaldOption tips - 2 high solutions:-Colorado vs air force-2 high structure/2 high problems-LB to alley -Horn block to safety-Need backer force with safety inside-AF presents most problems - most formations to adjust to-Building scheme what’s gonna comeRelated:Defense With DC - Pass Lane System, 3rd Down Sims, Option Forcehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-with-dc-pass-lane-system-3rd-down-sims-option-force?si=5523a216d9344997bfb10646cac455e6&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingDefense With DC - Tackling, Disguise, Quarters, Defending Optionhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-withe-dc-tackling-disguise-quarters-defedning-option?si=140ae228910a410588f4c34126a3883e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingDefense With DC - Week 0 - Removing The Unknownshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-with-dc-week-0-removing-the-unknowns?si=16143e8aeaab48a689b0335e3bebe271&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingOut Prepare The Competition - Dan Carrel, Defensive Coordinator Of The USFL Michigan Panthershttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/out-prepare-the-competition-dan-carrel-defensive-coordinator-of-the-usfl-michigan-panthers?si=101659380c7447dbba35fe761a2954e4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingRelated Resource:Terry Joseph - Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Texashttps://coachtube.com/course/football/secondary-game-planning/12776987Jim Knowles - Defensive Coordinator, Ohio Statehttps://coachtube.com/course/football/jim-knowles-ohio-state-playing-offense-on-defense/13635179Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022

On this week’s installment of OC Office Hour, John Tomlinson, Offensive Coordinator for the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers, discusses all the ingredients required for a quarterback-friendly offense, the development of the number two, impactful meetings, self-scouting, and when to break tendencies.“Is he making cookies? Or is he making mud pies? We give him the ingredients. We want to see what he comes up with.”– John TomlinsonJohn Tomlinson brings 26 years of coaching experience to the podcast, from high school to the NFL. Notable stops on his résumé include the Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, and North Carolina Central University. His inventory of experiences has created a roadmap and a language for communicating with quarterbacks and elevating their performances. Coach Tomlinson currently coordinates the offense and coaches the quarterbacks for the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL.Follow John Tomlinson on Twitter @TomlinsonCoach.“You’re only as good as your number two. At some point, he’s going to play.”– John TomlinsonShow Notes:(2:24) Defining a QB-Friendly Offense(6:50) Understanding What the QB Can Do Well>Have the QB’s call practice periods>Generate a Like It/Love It/ Hot Love List>Communicate Openly and Invite Feedback Both Ways(10:02) Preparing the Next Man Up: You Are Only as Good as Your #2>Put Your #2 in Situations During Practice>Give Your #2 Enough Reps>Let Your QB’s Call the Plays>Conduct Post-Practice Conversations(18:40) Learning the Things that Get Your QB in Rhythm>Quick Game>RPO>Case Study: Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison(23:22) Having the QB Run a Player-Only Meeting>Does He Really Know It?>If He Can Teach It, He’s Mastered It(25:52) Keeping Shifts and Motions Static (at first) for #2>Layer in All the Same Shifts and Motions for #2 (after some time)(27:30) Case Study: USC Offense(30:09) Having Receivers on the Same Page>Make It Visual – They Have to See It>Adjustments for Compressed Formations (32:28) Understanding Why, Where, and Pass Protection(36:13) Self-Scouting>Trust the Analytics>Listen to your DC>Go Good on Good in Practice – That’s Your Laboratory(39:38) Breaking Tendencies>Prepare with the End in Mind>Commit Weekly – The Timing Depends on the Opponent “If you can’t block it, you can’t run it.”– John TomlinsonAdditional Coach and Coordinator Episodes:Eric Marty:https://coachandcoordinator.com/podcast/oc-office-hour-with-eric-marty-testing-the-discipline-of-the-defense/Tom Lombardo:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/state-champions-tom-lombardoAndrew Coverdale:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/12x-state-champion-gives-insight-into-being-a-coordinator-andrew-coverdale-st-xavier-ohAdditional John Tomlinson Resource:Building a Passing Attack for a Young Quarterback:https://coachtube.com/users/football_3188Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2022

Mike Westhoff’s career in the NFL spanned thirty-two seasons with Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints. He is considered to be the foremost expert on special teams in NFL.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said of Coach Westhoff, "We called Mike Westhoff the mad scientist. He changed the game."Coach Westhoff was an innovator who was constantly figuring out new ways to develop players' individual skills and the schemes he put them in. All of it started though with him having to figure it out. He joins us in part two of a two-part series to discuss players like Taysom Hill, finding advantages, musts for game planning, the role of assistant head coach, the future of the game, and more.-Taysom Hill - from never dressing to getting a game ball-Teaching - talk to them in a manner in which you see them becoming-These students need to be “A” students and you better figure out a way to make it happen-A job worth having is a job worth doing well-Don't be afraid to change - Bear Bryant-Charting punt snap locations-Punt Block vs. the Bears-2 things to look at when designing a game plan-Deion Sanders-Where are they very weak? Where are they very strong?-Evolution as the assistant head coach-Rex Ryan-Four down territory-Understanding officiating and clock management-Dealing with fewer variables with which you can win-The future of the game - keeping special teams in the game and excitingRelated:Part 1 with Mike Westhoffhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/figure-it-out-mike-westhoff-retired-nfl-special-teams-coach-part-1?si=b51e4e1d97274227bb62723c127bcea5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingAlex Mirabalhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-3-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiSpecial Teams Coach Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/special-teamsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 2022

Mike Westhoff’s career in the NFL spanned thirty-two seasons with Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints. He is considered to be the foremost expert on special teams in NFL.NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said of Coach Westhoff, "We called Mike Westhoff the mad scientist. He changed the game."Coach Westhoff was an innovator who was constantly figuring out new ways to develop players' individual skills and the schemes he put them in. All of it started though with him having to figure it out. He joins us in part one of a two-part series to discuss his influences, what he learned over his career, how he developed his philosophies, and the detail he put into coaching the game.-The influence of Don Shula-The impact of his father and high school coach-The opportunity of Frank Cush-Seeing through the glasses of a coach-The high bar set by Don Shula-Learning the game-How criticizing can ruin a player-Finding a place in the game-The role of the coach in making the game safe-Changes in the rules - 22 plays a game down to 7-The decrease in special teams plays in a game-Building off a simple scheme -Being creative-Figuring out the philosophies of each unit-Three parts to the game - Jimmy Johnson -Figure out what you have-Being aggressive and physical-The fastest 12 minutes in football -An exactness to everything Twitter:@STCoachMikeLink to book:https://www.amazon.com/Figure-Out-Thirty-Two-Year-Revolutionizing-Footballs/dp/1637552718Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 2022

Steve Hauser, former Iowa State and Oklahoma State Special Teams Assistant is back for another week of our in-season series "Teach Tapes" where we point out where technique is good or could be better and offer tips and drills to work on these techniques.Week 1 offered plenty of teachable moments with 26 punts blocked, 23 FG/PAT blocks/misses, and 20 muffed punts in FBS games. Only a handful happened because of being out schemed. The rest can be improved with attention to correcting technique, and Steve and Keith discuss ideas for improvement.Shownotes:-Statistics on week 1-Stance on punt-Walk up by punter and snap-Sugar huddle example-Punting from own end zone-PAT/FG blocks-Shoring up weak points - the “go at guy”-Inside jumps - 3 over 2-Muffed punts-Pacman Jones-Double bounces-Punt catch technique coaching points-Drills for developing a punt returner-Musical chairs with jugs machine-Eric Mele punt coverage drill-Kick off/Kick Return-Miami KOR-K State KOR-Alabama and Ohio State kick off-UNC knowing when not to score-Teachable moments “no mas”-Excessive celebration-Get back on the rideTeach Tapes Clip of the Week:https://twitter.com/TeachTapes/status/1567166261448134657Marwan Malouf - Miami Special Teams:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/building-a-special-teams-culture-marwan-maalouf-assistant-coach-miamiEric Mele - Mississippi State:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/special-teams-air-raid-running-backs-eric-mele-running-backs-coach-at-mississippi-state-univerWeek 0 Teach Tapes - Last Minute Prep:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-seasonWeek 1 Teach Tapes - Mayhem Moments:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-mayhem-momentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 2022

USFL Michigan Panthers Defensive Coordinator Dan Carrel is back for another week of talking defense and sharing ideas to make your defense better in-season. This week we pull ideas from OSU-Michigan and Delaware-Navy.Shownotes:-Intsalling a pass rush lanes system-7 possible lanes-How to practice and game plan lanes-OSU sims and disguise on 3rd down-Delaware vs. Navy option offenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 2022

Today Keith is joined on our OC Office Hour by Eric Marty, Offensive Coordinator of the USFL Michigan Panthers.Shownotes:-The smooth operator QB -Attributes of a smooth operator at QB -Getting a talented #2 ready -Don’t know what you have until the lights come on -Value of playing multiple QB early -Building confidence in him as a play caller - Help him get the ball out-Factoring I what your OL is capable of-QB/OL friendly concepts-Tony DeMeo Quick/Naked -Screens & screen and go-Test defense’s discipline early-Coaching the go runner-Using unusual formations -starting with the knowns -Strategy of when to use unusual formations in a game-3rd and short-22 Personnel fly-Creating misdirection with motion-Mark Speckman-Pin & Pull-Thoughts on run game to relieve pressure on your OL early season-2 minute-Repping two min-Last play snap on whistleEric Marty Resources:https://bit.ly/3Bg7M1DLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 2022

Leadership Journey Next Man Up Show Notes:This week on the leadership journey series Keith and Brian talk about the idea of the next man up. They talk about the importance of how you get there. What kind of preparation do you need for that to be true for your team? They use E+R= O (Events+Respones+Outcome) on how coaches and players are to be scaled in their possibility to be the next man up. Explaining ideas of how to give and receive feedback so the players can know where they’re at and where they need to be.02:44 You can’t give what you don’t have03:05 Teaching E+R=O04:00 Coaches help level players up05:40 You have to train like a starter every day07:00 Use E+R=O where you are07:45 Train what if your number never gets called09:39 Bill Walsh contingency plans idea11:00 There’s a team and there’s an individual13:10 Roles must be clarified and their importance14:45 Show your skillset15:25 Discipline is the shortcut18:00 You can’t be totally prepared19:00 Getting into the mechanics of E+R=O19:30 R factor limit20:20 E what players are good at or need to get better at26:20 You have your own E+R=O28:20 Daily DisciplineLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 2022

Today we have a guest joining us and our topic, in general, is safety through superior performance.Mike Pollak was a 2nd Round NFL Draft pick out of Arizona State and played Guard and Center for 7 seasons in the NFL (Colts, Panthers & Bengals). After retiring from the NFL in 2015, Mike started his coaching career at Corona del Sol in Tempe, AZ as the Offensive Line coach and was promoted to Offensive Coordinator in 2016. Mike turned down a head coaching position to pursue this new adventure with Tip of the Spear Football in 2016. He goes around the country now teaching players of all levels this technique.Much of what he has learned has been from Scott Peters who now is Bill Callahan’s assistant for the Cleveland Browns.Coach Callahan and Coach Peters were speakers at the 2022 COOL CLinic and definitely impressed with their presentation on their striking system and outside zone technique.Today we are going to talk about some ideas that are important to keep an eye on during the season as well as how safety in our game is achieved through superior performance.Related resources and content :Wide Zone Pendulum Strike and Pass Pro Strike Systemhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-zone-pendulum-strike-pass-pro-strike-system-bill-callahan-and-scott-peters-cleveland-brownsMushroom Society - Transition into the Seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mushroom-society-with-bob-wylie-week-0-transition-into-seasonScott Peters - Creating a Better Safer Gamehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-a-better-safer-game-part-1-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-clevland-brownsScott Peters - What is Leverage?https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-is-leverage-contact-for-every-position-part-2-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-cleveland-brownsTip of the Spear Football:tipofthespearfootball.com/Free Course - Mike Pollak - Force Deflectionhttps://bit.ly/3KGFL6vBill Callahan and Scott Peters COOL Clinic Presentation:https://bit.ly/3q2ycgPLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 2022

Teach Tapes - Week 1 - Mayhem MomentsCoach Steve Hauser joins us for the Week 1 episode of the Teach Tapes series designed to give you tips, ideas, and adjustments focused on special teams and offense and defense. This week’s topic is “mayhem moments,” and how to create and limit them. We talk about games from the past week as examples of how to develop and limit game-changing plays.Shownotes:-Create or limit Mayhem-Nebraska's onside kick scheme-How a call like this is made-Fake punts-Schemed up weekly or set plan-Using to counter deficiencies in the scheme- ”Woody” punt fake -Iron Bowl punt situation to end the game- ”hiding” personnel-Being sure the situation is right/calling it off-Jared Goff's example-Northwestern QB sneak-Covering a pooch kick-Return/Cover responsibilities and thoughts on a fair catch- ”Clear” call by returner-Watching the coaches on the sideline for a tell-Florida-Miami game example-Have a “plan B” ready-Teach Tapes Clip of the Week: Tips and overthrows-Simulating the real situations in practice-Teaching things that will make a difference that is not in the play diagramTeachTapes Clip of the Week - Tips & Overthrows:https://twitter.com/teachtapes/status/1563693415417741313?s=12&t=XWcOxH4aMOfOwYl62DvjTQRelated:Week 0 - Last Minute Prep for the Seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-seasonCoaching the Why - Steve HauserUser-804678956 – Special-teams-coaching-the-why-and-teach-tapes-steve-hauser-former-fbsnfl-coachLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2022

USFL Michigan Panters Defensive Coordinator Dan Carrel is back for another week of talking defense and sharing ideas to make your defense better in-season.Shownotes: -Learning by observing-Making small changes-Tackling-Power foot-How do you drill tackling with limited time?-Year round tackling plan-Building drills-Profile and angle tackles-Keeping cues simple and building drills around them-Nebraska vs. Northwestern-Northwestern Adjustment vs. Glance RPO-Holding disguise-Effect on QB-Playing against Mark Whipple - horizontal passing game-Teaching to re-route-Holding disguise - Fire Zone & 3 rotations-Coaching to hold disguise properly-Giving away disguise by cheating alignment-Having a system for disguise-What the offense is looking at-The QB needs to look out there and not be sure-Difference in coaching with USFL rules and systems-Briles system for QB read-Cornhuskers’ defense-Unbalanced double posts -Covering double posts in Quarters-Difference in college and NFL quarters-Curl-Dig-PostThree tips on defending option:1. It’s the scout team’s Super Bowl2. Focus breakdown, viewing film and planning vs. what you run3. Short yardage situations will win you the gameRelatedErik Chinander:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-erik-chinander-defensive-coordinator-nebraskaCody Alexander:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defensive-trends-at-all-levels-in-2022-cody-alexander-match-quartersVince DiGaetano:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/coach-dig-playlistDefense with DC Week 0:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-with-dc-week-0-removing-the-unknownsResources:DiGaetano Courses:https://bit.ly/3AZJBocMark Whipple Course:https://bit.ly/3TtIrIICody Alexander Courses:https://bit.ly/3cwyAB2Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2022

Jeff Mullen joins Keith today on our weekly in-season series The OC Office Hour.Coach Mullen is the former OC at West Virginia University and UNC-Charlotte. He served as RB the OT and TE coach at Ohio University from 1995-2000. From there he moved on to Wake Forest as OT & TE and the QB coach. At WVU he served as QB coach and OC and did the same at UNC-Charlotte. Mullen has had success at every stop in his career.Shownotes:-Nebraska vs. Northwestern-Play calling anticipation-Charting -Identifying the type of pressure-It’s not where they line-up it’s where they wind up-Using empty -12 Personnel and it’s effect on the QB-Key in tempo - mix it up-Developing and coaching 12 personnel-Big personnel skelly-Bigger personnel the easier for QB-Creating consistency through concept set-up-Black zone strategy-Giving the center an out with block back-Black zone week-to-week carryover -4 Minute offense -Taking timeouts on defense-If it’s working run it again-The sugar huddle-Teaching the sugar huddle -Counter - ability to save the Center-Counter Bounce as answer to wrong arm-Receiver learning conversions vs. taking decision off of him -Stressing a defender by game plan -Keeping it simple to get in a rhythm as a player caller-Scripting openers - 15 plays Related:Jeff Mullen - Numbers, Angles, Grasshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/numbers-angles-and-grass-jeff-mullen-former-oc-wvu-and-unc-charlotteJeff Mullen - Game Planning Field Zoneshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-planning-field-zones-jeff-mullen-former-fbs-ocOC Office Hour Week 0https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-office-hour-uptempo-qb-movement-ot-procedure-finish Learn more from Coach Mullen:https://coachtube.com/jeffmullenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2022

The Mushroom Society - Week 0 - The Transition from Camp to the Season-Transitioning out of camp-Coaches practicing the game plan-Time difference - Pro and HS-Learning how to watch film-JV watching their own film from practice to get better-Finding help to support your coaching from within the school-Video guys are just as important as your left tackle-Developing your own video team-Pro level video-Getting training for your video staff in the off season-Getting both end zone views in a game-Filming practice-Learning and critiquing yourself as a coach off film-Joe Thomas story-Communicating and coaching so all players hear the correction-Filming individual-What you don’t tell them is just as what you do tell them-Player transition to the season in NFL-One padded practice-OL talk through at lunch-Learning for a coach never stops-Jerry Rice - “You want to get a little better? Work a little harder!” The C.O.O.L. Clinic Channel:coachtube.com/coolclinicNEW COOL Clinic Kyle Caskey - Exotic Blitz Pick-up. Need an answer for Sim, Creepers, and Fire Zone? Coach Caksey gives you the plan from grouping blitzes to thoughts on how to defeat each type:https://bit.ly/3pLt9RJC.O.O.L Clinic Speakers Playlist on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers?si=0a6f641779574567ae628501bcbb7d05&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2022

We are joined for our in-season defensive focused series “Defense with DC” by the defensive coordinator of the USFL Michigan Panthers, Dan Carrel. After making his way through the ranks as an inter, GA, and position coach, Dan broke into the professional ranks with the Panthers.This week we focus on transitioning from camp into the season and removing the unknowns of early season by providing and practicing routines.-Transition from camp to season-Starting school-Making a smooth transition into game one- a small case study-Rehearsing routines-Making substitution - the travel party-Sideline operations and headset operations-Transitioning units-Providing the “knowns” and consistency-Getting off to a great start-Landmarks on the field-Facing the unknowns-When you don’t know-Making calls that are game ready-More games are lost than won-Get after the QB early in the season-Defending the option-Devoting enough time to defend optionFollow Coach Carrel: @DanCarrelRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/out-prepare-the-competition-dan-carrel-defensive-coordinator-of-the-usfl-michigan-panthersThis week’s offense adjustments:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-office-hour-uptempo-qb-movement-ot-procedure-finishThis week’s special teams adjustments:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-seasonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2022

Steve Hauser is completed three seasons as a quality control assistant for special teams for Iowa State before making a change for his young family. However he remains close to the game and his passion for the game continues in what he provides through his social media accounts @TeachTapes.This season, Coach Hauser will join us weekly to discuss special teams, technique in all phases of the game, drills, and practice considerations. This week we focus on the aspects of coach special teams that are a part of that week 0 preparation and the transition from camp to the regular season.-Dealing with the time crunch-The unknown unknowns-Transition to the in-season routine-Handling special situations -Preview, review, execute-Getting rhythms and routines on track-Weekly breakdown-No Sweat Thursday-Number of units for a starter-Being ready for game day as the special teams coordinator-Take the time ahead of time to figure it out-Taking advantage of personnel opportunities @TeachTapes clip of the week:https://twitter.com/TeachTapes/status/1413931795670872067Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/special-teams-coaching-the-why-and-teach-tapes-steve-hauser-former-fbsnfl-coachLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2022

On today's first in-season installment of the OC Office Hour Series, Keith sets the stage for the series in identifying some early season adjustments and work that can be don to keep your offense rolling.Shownotes:-Using Uptempo procedures even if you are a huddle team-Overtime procedures and understanding-The disaster plan-QB pocket movement-Finishing the play-Upcoming guestsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2022

On today's episode we focus on 9 ideas that can help your team be successful this season. We share clips from past podcast and segments that can help any team in any situation.Culture:1. Jeff Traylor, Head Coach UTSA - Can they? Will yhey?2. Terry Joseph, Secondary Coach, Texas - They know & They want3. Bill Snyder, Hall of Fame Coach - When a player's expectations are not met.Offense:4. Phil Longo, Offensive Coordinator, North Carolina - Simple & Efficient5. Geoff Dart, Head Coach, Mount Union - Players-Formations-Plays6. Jim Collins, Head Coach, Wittenberg - Core Practice ValuesDefense:7. Ron Roberts, Defensive Coordinator, Baylor - Negative Plays8. Adam Fuller, Defensive Coordinator, Florida State - Teaching players how to watch film.9. Robert Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North - Virtual Game PlanningLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2022

Brandon NapoleanBrandon Napoleon was named to FootballScoop's 2022 Minority Watch List/Rising Stars in coaching. In 2022 he became Sacred Heart’s cornerbacks coach after serving one year as a grad assistant at Buffalo.As a player, Napoleon spent two years at WVU before transferring to Northern Iowa. He also made a stop at Georgetown College, an NAIA school in Kentucky before finishing his collegiate career at Kansas Wesleyan.On today’s podcast e shares what he learned in his journey as a player and how that has transitioned into the coaching profession and developing the Cornerback position.Shownotes:-Path through college as a player-What he learned and message to players thinking about the transfer portal-Mindset - hard hat mentality-Keeping things interesting in the meeting room-Attention to detail with film and walk thru -Intensifying the walk thru-A-B-C-D in individual period-Coaching the toughest aspect of Corner play - eye discipline-Watching both corners in practice and game-Evaluation and playing time-Tracking player production-Defining a loaf-Progression of adjustments-The winning edge - the juiceRelated:Matt Myers - Head Coach, Kansas Wesleyanhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-path-from-volunteer-to-head-coach-matt-myers-head-coach-kansas-wesleyanMatt Drinkall, TE Coach, Armyhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/matt-drinkall-playlistMaurice Linguist, Head Coach, Buffalohttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-we-teach-and-implement-maurice-lindquist-head-coach-university-of-buffaloKeelon Brookins, CB Coach, Kent Statehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-the-cb-coach-em-hard-love-em-harder-keelon-brookins-cb-coach-kent-stateDeliberate Practice - Juicehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deliberate-practice-juiceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2022

Cody Alexander is the creator of MatchQuarters & the author of five books on defense. A former Texas HS Football Coach & FBS Defensive GA, Coach A. has a vast amount of experience at all levels of football.Before returning to the high school ranks, Coach A. was the Defensive Graduate Assistant at Baylor University under current North Texas Defensive Coordinator, Phil Bennett. During Coach’s tenure at Baylor, he assisted with the development of the corners. In addition, he was placed in charge of opponent breakdowns while overseeing and assisting with defensive recruiting, discovering All-Big 12 LB Eddie Lackey. While at Baylor, Coach A. was on staff for three bowl appearances (Fiesta, Holiday, & Alamo) and a Big XII Championship (2013).NFL Trends in 2022:-Two high defenses to stop McVay and KC type offenses-More Nickel -Shanahan tree of coaches building around outside zone-College offense trickling up to NFL-Wide zone with motion and condensed sets-How that’s changed how Kirby Smart runs defense-More sims and creepers on early down-Trends in offensive movement/sets - get reductions-Force a corner to make tackles-CB position in NFL-DIfference in college especially with ISU type systems-Trend in draft - get safeties, big nickel -Being sound against play action-What the Rams and Staley have done with two high-Taking away pre snap tells with two high shell-Taking advantage of the time QB has his back to (eyes off) the defense to sell wide zone play action 12:00-The bell curve of QB talent-Make QB react to a static shell post snap-Handing Y Leak with weak rotation-Trends in pass rush-Zone-Match Fire Zone-Evolution of the Georgia Bulldogs-Games early down - Read-Pop-More five man pressures to create 1 on 1 and change the mathCollege Trends:-Uptick in 5-1 (Penny) schemes against spread-zone offenses-The 4-Down is back-Odd spacing creepers and sims out of 4-down-More 1st down passing needs a better rush-Peso package (Wisconsin)-RPO answers from two-high (not necessarily quarters)-Bracket coverage trend - it unlocks your defense-Mitigating risk -Handling 12 and 21-More hybrids-Trends in defending tempo-Dropping of field and boundary in call structure-BTF - Blitz the Formation-Making your athletes students of the game-Let go of the control-Verbal cues in teaching-Players need to know the why - coach needs to show how-Trends in teaching and practice formats-Small side games-More efficient practices-Feed the CatsHigh School Trends:- Three-High Safety- T on 7 has made more DB and WR- Fitting a school’s personnel needs- Trickle down of creepers and sims- Access to information- More diverse coverage structuresCody Alexander Websites:https://matchquarters.substack.com/https://matchquarters.com/Twitter:@The_Coach_ARelated:Match Quarters and Hybrid Defenders:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/match-quarters-hybrid-defenders-cody-alexanderSimulated Blitzes:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/systematic-blitzes-cody-alexanderSelf Scouting - Cody Alexander:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/self-scouting-cody-alexanderPositionless Defensehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/positionless-defense-with-south-dakota-defensive-coordinator-travis-johansenFeed the Cats:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-apex-predators-tony-holler-feed-the-cats-113021-657-amhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/feed-the-cats-tony-hollerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 2022

On todays' podcast we are joined by the defensive coordinator of the USFL Michigan Panthers, Dan Carrel. After making his way through the ranks as an inter, GA, and position coach, Dan broke into the professional ranks with the Panthers.He joins us to discuss all aspects of teaching and leading a defense, and the details of coaching that make the schemes and diagrams come to life.Shownotes:-A start in coaching because of not being ready to be done with the game-Staying because of the relationships-Start at Ohio State as an intern with OL-Learning how to be a coach from Ed Wariner-Learning to coach defense from DJ Eliot and Mark Stoops-Taking a long staff meeting and boiling it down to what the players need to know-Learning “on edge” teaching from the OSU staff-Difference between a presenter and a teacher-The accountability of a coach-“Backward design” in teaching - start with the end in mind-Mindset - be ready when the time comes/out prepare the competition-Being a leader-Routine in putting together a game plan-Honing in on when to call it-Early in the week figure out what to call, later when to call it-A linear path from meeting to practice to game day-Pre meeting or material given before the meeting-Drills work what you just learned-Consistency in drill set-up but change how it’s used-Keeping language consistent-Trace, Gut, Crash-Setting things up with player learning as a priority-Advice to coming into a program as a coordinator-Approach to evaluating practice and game-Evaluating the defense - are we getting the right call vs. the right play?-The one hit run tape-Winning edge - the demands and expectations allowed by great relationships Twitter:@CoachKGrabowski@DanCarrelRelated:Brian Hartline:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-difference-maker-series-coaching-mindset-brian-hartline-wrpassing-game-coordinator-ohio-stateCreativity In Coordinating An Offense - Mike Willis, Offensive Coordinator, PrincetonUser-804678956 – Creativity-in-coordinating-an-offense-mike-willis-offensive-coordinator-princetonCoaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, MiamiUser-804678956 – Coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiCoaching Is Teaching - Part 2 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, MiamiUser-804678956 – Coaching-is-teaching-part-2-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiCoaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, MiamiUser-804678956 – Coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiDante Scarnecchia:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/practice-drills-and-work-ethic-dante-scarnecchia-ol-coach-for-34-years-for-the-new-england-patriotsThe Power of Reflection: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-power-of-reflectionDarby House:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/making-it-about-the-kids-darby-house-head-coach-poteet-hs-txLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 2022

Today's guest on the podcast is Eddy Morrissey, Offensive Line Coach at Marshall. Coach Morrissey shares his teaching concept of using the meeting room as the lab and getting players to feel the fundamentals. He explains the lifestyle of "Five Strong" and shares how he sets up drills and evaluates players.Shownotes:-Started with idea of being a HS coach\-Don Brown hired as HC at Plymouth-A desire to mentor and teach -Learning from mentors - accountability-Being honest-You have to be able to feel the fundamentals-Efficiently coaching through technology-Turn the film room into a lab-Repetition - teaching players to feel the fundamentals-Breaking it down in the meeting-Making meetings interactive-Maximizing space for demo/interactive-It’s great if you know it but you are judged on whether your players know it-Evaluating players - practice and game-What he looks for in an OL-Twitch and mentality -What he looks for in a prospect-Mindset - coaching it-Demand without being demeaning-5 strong as a way of life-A teacher is a leader-You can’t demand respect-Hard coaching-What makes a good drill?-Using walk through -Consistent drills - film should bring it back to the drills-Coaching cues and understanding which to use-Each guys is a little different - EDD plus language focus make it prescriptive-The winning edge - Five Strong Twitter:@CoachEMorrisseyRelated: Creativity In Coordinating An Offense - Mike Willis, Offensive Coordinator, Princetonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creativity-in-coordinating-an-offense-mike-willis-offensive-coordinator-princetonCoaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miamihttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiCoaching Is Teaching - Part 2 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miamihttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-2-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiCoaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miamihttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miamiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2022

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabwoski welcomes Miami Hurricane Specials Teams Coach, Marwan Maalouf. In 2000, Maalouf started his coaching career at Baldwin Wallace University and has since gone on to coach in various special teams roles for the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, MInnesota Vikings and now the Miami Hurricane. Coach joins the podcast today to talk about his journey as well as how he builds his special teams units. 1:45 Lessons Coach learned early in his career5:45 Team and Community being guiding principles in his career7:32 How Coach caught on with the Cleveland Browns13:25 What being around good coaches meant to Maalouf19:41 What mindset coach brought when he got his own room29:24 Developing the culture of special teams in a program32:29 Keeping players engaged in special teams40:18 Finding players to fit specific special teams roles46:40 Specific drills to evaluate different special teams positions 50:53 Keys to being efficient in camp in order to be ready for week 155:45 Evaluation of players from week to week in season59:25 Keeping communication open with the rest of the staff on gameday1:03:04 The Winning EdgeRelated:John Snell, Assistant AD, former HC Baldwin Wallace:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/learn-this-offseason-by-holding-a-coaches-summit-john-snell-baldwin-wallaceJim Meyer, Retired Defensive Coordinator, Baldwin Wallace:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/there-are-people-behind-the-xs-os-jim-meyer-retired-college-and-high-school-coachJim Hilvert, Head Coach, Baldwin Wallace:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/handling-pre-game-in-game-adjustments-half-time-jim-hilvert-hc-baldwin-wallace-universityRon Lewis. WR Coach, Baldwin Wallace:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ron-lewis-baldwin-wallace-university-ohioRich Massaro, Player Personnel, Buffalo (Baldwin Wallace Alum):Joe Kasper, Assistant, Philadelphia Eagles (Baldwin Wallace Alum):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-mindset-joe-kasper-assistant-qb-coach-duke-universityMickey Mental, Offensive Coordinator, (Baldwin Wallace Alum):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-intern-to-head-coach-mickey-mental-head-coach-at-notre-dame-collegeTony Neymeiyer, Offensive Coordinator, St. Thomas University (former Baldwin Wallace OL Coach):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/start-up-coach-tony-neymeiyer-offensive-line-coach-at-st-thomas-university-flKyle Ohradzansky, Offensive Coordinator, Shippensburg (Baldwin Wallace Alum):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/quarterback-preparation-kyle-ohradzanksy-passing-game-coordinator-at-the-university-of-findlay Mike Stachiotti. S&C Coach, Pitt (Baldwin Wallace Alum):User-804678956 – Developing-the-full-athlete-michael-stacchiotti-univ-of-pittsburghs-head-strength-cond-coachKory Allen, Offensive Coordinator, U Findlay (former Baldwin Wallace OL Coach):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/being-the-offensive-coordinator-and-ol-coach-kory-allen-university-of-findlayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2022

Keelon Brookins joined the Kent State coaching staff as cornerbacks coach in January of 2022. Brookins came to Kent State from the University of Northern Iowa where he coached the defensive backs from 2019-2021. Brookins oversaw a unit that was top-20 in the FCS in interceptions and defensive pass efficiency. Prior to his time at UNI, Brookins coached at the University of Central Missouri, where he was a graduate assistant and coached cornerbacks and played collegiately for Wisconsin as well as Northern Iowa as a graduate transfer and earned a spot on the All-Newcomer team for the Missouri Valley Conference.Today Coach Brookins joins us to discuss how he coaches the cornerbacks from building relationship to game day adjustments and everything in between.Shownotes:-Finding a new love for the game-Coach them hard love them harder-Keep learning as a coach for those you impact everyday-Learning how each kid needs to be coached-Reintroduce yourself after the recruiting process-People don’t see the love them harder part -It’s all about the relationships-Have fun - be remembered-Being a leader-Start with quote of the day-Interactive meeting room-Limiting it to 5 or 6 techniques-individual period-Slow is smooth-smooth is fast-Game week individual-Peaking on game day-Handling game day communication -Adjustments in game-Understanding what techniques to use-Rotation/reps-Grading alignment., assignment, technique and production-The overall culture-Recommendation to young coach The winning edge - being detailedTwitter:@Coach_Brookins Related:Sean Lewis:Home Team:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-sean-lewis-head-coach-kent-stateFlash Fast Culture:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/flash-fast-culture-and-daily-habits-sean-lewis-head-coach-kent-state-81021-1012-am Andy Sowder, OC, Kent State:Red zone, Goal Line and Screens:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/screens-redzone-goal-line-game-planning-andy-sowder-offensive-coordinator-at-kent-state-univGame Day Coordination of an Offense:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-day-coordination-of-an-offense-andy-sowder-oc-kent-state-universityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2022

Today’s guest is CJ Wilson, Grapevine Faith Head Football Coach, NFL veteran, Baylor All-American, Baylor Legend, 2-time Amazon Best Selling Author, 2021 Christian Literary Award Winner. He’s also a Dave Campbell Texas Football 40 under 40 Coach.After an illustrious career for Baylor, where he was the Thorpe Award winner, an All-American, and a Baylor Hall of Fame, he played for the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys.He joins us today to discuss how he builds his program around the players and focuses on uplifting everyone in the program, player and coach alike, torch their full potential.Shownotes:-Push from his wife to get into coaching-Learning from John Fox, Rob, Ryan, Tony Dungy and others-Becoming a player-coach for John Fox-Our players are our scheme-Giving coaches freedom-Daily format for camp-Class room sessions - be safe for learning-Giving players ownership in the teaching environment-Effective use of practice time-More Indy time for the OL!-Be a flexible coach in understanding practice needs-Complementary football in planning a game week-Evaluation - what can they do?-The winning edge - give them loveTwitter:@cwil327Email:Cj.wilson@grapevinefaith.comCoach Wilson’s book:https://www.wilsonbiblelibrary.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2022

On today’s episode, Sterling Doty, Head Coach of Stephenville High School in Texas, a 2021 State Champion joins us to discuss his year-round plan for player improvement, building leaders, and coaching the offensive line.Shownotes:-Learning from Art Briles, Mike Copeland and others-Championships are won January thru august-Culture wins over equal or better talent-Defining championship effort and execution-Play for Dem Boys - Passion, Discipline, Belief-Details of coaching-Creating a player led team-Everybody has a chance to be a leader-Off season competition team-Highlight certain player groups-player draft of teams-New meaning in August-Progression through camp-Teaching situational football-Coaching the OL “The Wall”-Using special teams time for more Indy-Helping a struggling OL get on track-Winning edge - energy and enthusiasmTwitter:coachdoty_shsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 2022

DeMarcus Harris named Head Football at Mesquite after serving as the defensive coordinator for Cedar Hill High School and helping the team to a Texas state football championship runner-up in 2020. Coach Harris is completing his 14th year in education as a teacher and coach and his passion for teaching and coaching show through in the details of how he runs his program.He sat down with us at the THSCA Coaching School in San Antonio to talk about how he develops the people in his program.Shownotes:-Focus in the off season-The qualities oof a good coach-Influence of Carlos Lynn-Developing the assistant coaches-Mentoring young coaches-Don’t run to programs; run to people-Why drop coordinating as the HC?-Managing the game - working with coordinators-Practice - managing player load-Cater to the learner-Studying practice-Strength in-season: get stronger-Walk thru-Next man up -Wrap up of camp-Play-offs - a new season-Winning edge - loveRelated:Erik Korem - Scripting practicehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/avoid-the-first-game-conundrum-erik-korem-former-director-of-sports-performance-houston-bannersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 2022

Carlos Lynn was the defensive coordinator for Cedar Hill in 2006 when the team won their first state title. Now, as head coach, the team has a chance to win again. Coach Lynn Lynn spent nine years at Cedar Hill before leaving to become the head coach at Seguin. He’s spent the past eight years leading Seguin, a role he didn’t expect to leave until he was offered the opportunity to come back to, “the place where I think I established most of my coaching roots.”He joins us in San Antonio at the Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School to talk about his program and now he manages al aspects as the head coachShownotes:-Never follow a legend/following Joey McGuire-The opportunity to continue to grow-Discipline and structure-Be champions in all areas of life-The vital things-A full-service program-Finding the right coaches-Coaching the coaches-Longhorn speed-Solving problems-Using the benefits of technology-What great coaching looks like-Closing the gap-Game day - be a master of situational football-Managing the emotions of the team-Time management “junior high quarter”-Winning edge - six phases of developmentShownotes:-Never follow a legend/following Joey McGuire-The opportunity to continue to grow-Discipline and structure-Be champions in all areas of life-The vital things-A full-service program-Finding the right coaches-Coaching the coaches-Longhorn speed-Solving problems-Using the benefits of technology-What great coaching looks like-Closing the gap-Game day - be a master of situational football-Managing the emotions of the team-Time management “junior high quarter”-Winning edge - six phases of developmentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 2022

Jerry Prieto is the head coach of the Crosby Cougars. He was named the 2021 Coach of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston. He brings a unique style of play built on aggressiveness. For Crosby it is a grade 7-12 program where toughness is instilled in the weight room 5 days a week in the off season, and 4 days a week in season including a game day lift at all levels.Shownotes:-Start with older kids for a week. Older kids off-Building anticipation-Working with jr. high kids provides advantages-Younger guy install-Approach to both GROUPS THE SAME-Value of the weight room-6th grade pre athletics-5 day a week lifting-400 m finisher-Times written on shirt-Daily focus-4 days in weight room in season-The game day lift-Selling the game day lift-Fueling up for game day starts early in the week-Transition to 11 personnel-Coaching the tight ends-Advantages of using the tight end-Hybrid players-3 safety defense-Aggressive style fits program-Philosophy for going for it on fourth down-Selling out of the box strategy to the team-How you run your off season dictates what happens in season with uncomfortable situations-Preparing for tough situations in practice-Making adjustments to get better during the season-The Winning Edge - family atmosphereLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 2022

Today's guest on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast is James Clancy, Head Coach at Klein Cain High School near Houston, Texas. Coach Clancy was honored as a 40 under 40 coach in Texas and he started the program at Klein Cane five years ago. Now his team is experiencing success and they have found their advantage in living an uptempo lifestyle in all they do.-Starting a new program-The process -One chance to get it right at the start-Get the right people around you-Your expectations are your own-Homecoming have people to come home now-Strategic focus -Being uptempo in everything-When talent catches up to expectations-The class that taught us how to win-Embracing an uptempo lifestyle-Teaching junior high and freshmen the game-Spot the ball drill-Pace for each position-Aligning O & D in an uptempo philosophy-Actual game pace vs. practice pace-Not changing personnel-Teaching skill sets/staff structure-Keeping your uptempo team fresh/load management-Communicating expectations-Value on team reps-Recommendations fir first time uptempo teams -Advice on coaching uptempo-Go watch someone practice-Winning Edge - ToughnessRelated episodes:Keith Barefield - Tempo is a Lifestylehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tempo-is-a-lifestyle-keith-barefield-analyst-at-the-university-of-louisiana-at-lafayetteGlen Elarbee - Coaching the Uptempo Offensive Linehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-details-of-coaching-the-ol-in-tempo-offense-glen-elarbee-ol-coach-tennessee-63022-504-pmTony Franklin - Developing as an Offensive Coordinatorhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinatorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 2022

Alan HaireOn today’s episode Keith sat down with Alan Haire, Head Coach Killeen Chaparral, in SanAntonio at the THSCA Coaching School to about the Slot-T and how he coaches the unique offense, as well as the approach he’s taken in starting a program at a new high school.Shownotes:Teaching them to make good decisionsBuild person firstStart-up at brand new high schoolMental toughness as a priorityEveryone has a fresh startRunning the slot tUsing a 4 point stanceAdvantages of Slot TWhat makes Slot T difficult to prepare forKeying guards or backsDetermining trap, power game, or GElements of the offenseCommonalities of the offensePersonal for the offenseQB must be a leaderThe four point stanceInstall planGetting good and adding as the kids can handle itKeeping it simple and maximizing repsSlot T theory of game planningPrepping the defenseThe “Fun Team”Handling growing painsStudying in the off seasonWinning edgeCoachTube:Slot T Practice Planninghttps://bit.ly/3Qi8ReaTexas Slot T Game Planninghttps://bit.ly/3zs4mXtTexas Slot T Tempo Offensehttps://bit.ly/3d1LhUkTwitter:@CoachAHaireRelated - Rice OL Coach Sanders Davis:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-short-yardagegoal-line-heavy-sets-sanders-davis-riceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 02, 2022

Today's episode is with Head Coach at Lubbock Christina Chris Softley. Softley is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and Nebraska Wesleyan, where he played college football, has coached for eight years, including the last three at Sunnyvale HS, where he was the basketball coach and an assistant football and track coach at the 3A school. He was named a 40 under 40 coach by Dave Campbell's Texas Football.He continues to wear several hats at Lubbock Christian as the AD/Head Coach, as well as calling both offense and defense on game day. He sat down with Keith at the Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School in San Antonio to discuss how calling both sides of the ball works for his program, making it family friendly, and methods for teaching.Shownotes:-Calling both sides-Truly keeping it simple-Not caring who gets credit-The height of complementary football-Being aware of their “fatigue meters”-Family friendly weekends-Saturdays 8-noon then family lunch-Using technology to make family time-Trust people to do their jobs as professionals -Coaches retreat-Camp install plan-special teams is a one rep max-out-teaching to learning styles-Having method to meetings-Bell ringers for football -Check for understanding-Chris Beard -Plan for walk thru-Water breaks at a white board-No 2-a-days-Handling load and next man up-Walk thru Wednesday-The winning edge - unityRelated:Avoid the First Game Conundrum - Erik Korem, Former Director of Sports Performance, Houston Texanshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/avoid-the-first-game-conundrum-erik-korem-former-director-of-sports-performance-houston-bannersAdjustments Periodhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/rob-everett-bridgewater-vaNo Sweat and Fast Practice Formats:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/no-sweat-and-fast-friday-practice-formatsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 2022

Kendrick Crumedy returned to his alma mater as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for the Jasper Bulldogs.Prior to returning to Jasper offensive coordinator (since 2016), strength and conditioning coordinator and head track coach for Manvel High School. His other accomplishments include:123-19 record as a varsity coach68-11 record as the offensive coordinatorHis record as a coach at Manvel includes 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 trips to the 6A/5A State Quarterfinals and a 2017 appearance in the state championship game.As head track coach he has won 2 state championships.As recruiting coordinator, he has helped over 50 athletes get D1 scholarships.He joins Keith at the Texas High School Coaches Association Coaching School in San Antonio to discuss what it means to be a "Jasper kid," how he uses his ability to inspire others, and the Tony Franklin System and how he's applied it to his situations.Shownotes:-Growing up in Jasper, Texas-The weight room-No excuses-Inspiring players-Find pleasure in the work-Transitioning work into camp-Football is hard-Fear no man-Giving bulletin board material-Teaching = relatability and ownership-Giving a QB as much as he can handle-QB calling 7 on 7-Process for what to install-Building around your personnel-The "want to" as a coach-Flexibility within a system-Kid first, athlete secondRelated Content:Texas 40 under 40 Coach Darby House:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/making-it-about-the-kids-darby-house-head-coach-poteet-hs-tx?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingDeveloping as an OC - Tony Franklinhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinator?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingClifton Style https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/quickcast-clifton-style-lucke-fickell-head-coach-university-of-cincinnati?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTakeaways from OC Magic:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-magic-notes-and-takeaways-day-1?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/takeaways-from-oc-magic-part2-jason-mohns-herb-hand-kirk-martin-and-tony-franklin?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingTeaching Details, Perfect Practice RPO and more - Tony Franklinhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-the-details-perfect-practice-rpo-and-more-tony-franklin-oc-middle-tennessee?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2022

Darby House is the Head Coach at Poteet HS in Texas and in 2021 he led his team a 10-1 Aggies squad and their first playoff victory since 1958!Coach House took over an 0-10 Poteet team in 2018 and through hard work in the weight room and by building a great coaching staff, Poteet has turned things around.Coach House was recently honored by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football as a 40 under 40, recognizing the best young football coaches in Texas.He joined Keith while at the THSCA Coaching School in San Antonio. He talks about building a culture through the weight room, making things easier on the players learning, his Scoop and Pull Stretch Scheme and more in this episode.Shownotes:-Building the culture through the weight room-The little things are learned in the weight room-Weight room builds discipline in your program-“Pulling the trigger” on making big change -Advice on dealing with the noise of tough decisions-A simple 11 personnel formation system-Hard on coaches but easy on kids-Huddling as a signal or wristband team-Keeping terminology simple-Stretch - Scoop and Pull-Read of the RB-Side car or Pistol based on the type of QB-Camp install-Installing situational offense-Understanding “why” in game-panning-Picking on the guy with the most interceptions-What coaches are watching on game day-Weight room in season-Winning edge - a great group of coachesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2022

As a player, then coach and serving in various roles on the staff Mike Willis has helped the Princeton football team win its last four Ivy League titles. After being an offensive lineman on a record-setting offense that won the Ivy League championship in 2013, he yearned to get back into the game. In 2016, he had that opportunity and returned to his alma mater as one of the youngest position coaches in Division I football, again helping the Tigers win the title.An experienced Willis — who now holds the title of assistant head coach — helped lead Princeton to one of its most historic seasons in program history in 2018. The Tigers produced the program's first perfect season since 1964, and they reached the #8 spot in the national rankings.

Ini 2021 Princeton went 9-1 and earn an Ivy League title, its third in five seasons, with an offense ranked first in the Ivy League in scoring (33.4), second in passing offense (265.5), second in passing efficiency (147.0) and third in total offense (392.4).

He joins the podcast to talk about his mentors and teachers, the Princeton Offense, and his approach to installing the offense and calling a game.Shownotes:-Princeton experience as player and coach-His “quarter life crisis” -Mentors and teachers-Creativity and the architects of the Princeton Offense- Being critical about putting best 11 on the field -3 Quarterback system-“Hockey subbing” the line in a drive-Back-up QB who was player of the year-Buy-in through Losing the verticality of the depth chart-Be the MVP of a role/carve out a niche-Medium paced install plan-Players-Formations-Plays-Slowing things down-Choosing formations-Situational mastery-4th down decision making-CAI Game Book-Staff meeting for anaytics/decision making Related:Brian Flinn -Wide Splits, Time Management, & Film Study: Brian Flinn, Wide Receivers Coach at Princeton Univhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-splits-new-concepts-and-film-study-brian-flinn-wide-receivers-coach-at-princeton-universityLet Them Score? Rob Ash, Championship Analyticshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/let-them-score-coaching-analytics-and-in-game-strategy-rob-ash-championship-analytics-incLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2022

Steve Hauser is completed three seasons as a quality control assistant for special teams for Iowa State before making a change for his young family. However he remains close to the game and his passion for the game continues in what he provides through his social media accounts @TeachTapes.Coach Hauser directed Mike Gundy’s special teams units at Oklahoma State from 2016-17 as a graduate assistant. Under his direction, the Cowboys thrived on special teams , ranking ninth nationally in blocked punts (2) in 2017. In 2016, OSU had six blocked kicks to rank fourth nationally and its punt return defense ended the season second-best in the nation (0.94). Coach Hauser was a part of a pair of 10-3 seasons with the Cowboys. They were ranked in the top-15 in the final AP polls and won two bowl games in his two years. Coaching Experience
:2018- Iowa State - Quality Control
2016-17– Oklahoma State– Graduate Assistant
2014-15 – Cleveland Browns – Scouting Assistant
2013 – Oklahoma State – Quality Control
2012 – Yale - Intern
2011 - Mount Ida (MA) – Tight Ends, FullbacksShownotes:-Early opportunity-Working with Mike Gundy - Know the why-Working with position coaches-fiting skills of coaches-Coaching the why-Kids learn off of clips-Effective ways to put together a teach tape-The clips are what matter-Do mare than just assign a play list-Dose it in in small bites-Teachable momentsFollow Coach:@TeachTapesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2022

Former NFL and College Strength Coach Anthony Schlegel joins the podcast as the co-host of "The Difference Maker Series" presented by The Difference USA.Brian Hartline is the Receivers Coach and Passing Game Coordinator for the Ohio State University.In making his transition from player to coach, Coach Hartline has been on a fast track as he's developed one of the most explosive position groups in the country with three All-Americans in 2021.Coach Hartline was named the FootballScoop wide receivers coach of the year and in 2019 he was honored by the American Football Coaches Association as one of its AFCA 35 Under 35 honorees, a prestigious program that develops “premier, future leaders” in the coaching profession.In his short tenure as a coach he's proven to be a difference maker on the Buckeyes' staff.Shownotes:Brian Hartline - Mindset-Coach Hartline’s transition in to coaching-Being set up to be the coach on the field-Applying passion to play to other endeavors-Never been around a great player who is dumb-You have to sell your ideas-Lessons from Jim Tressel, Urban Meyer and Ryan Day-The moment you start putting people’s importance in front of your own you’ll remember them-Being purposeful-Family =environment is palpable-Problem with selling a narrative-Be genuine-Do the right thing and everyone wins-Character Connection Competence-Recruiting-In-Season training philosophy - keeping them fresh-Training load -Setting up practice with training load in mind-Be intentional and mindful of what you are trying to accomplish-A players must get A’s-Having a pulse on your drills-You can find individual period all day long in practice-Being a mindset driven individual-Operating at a peak mindset all of the time-Attack the mindset not the action-Routes are a “race with the defensive line”-Maximizing the time you have-Blocking - leverage is advantage-Evaluation and corrections-Consistency-Learning the pre snap process-Separation is won breakpoint to catch pointDevelop superior contact/hand striking with The Difference USA:thedifferenceusa.comEnter TDUSA5 to save 5% off your order at checkoutLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2022

This episode is taken from the Virtual Football Summit which was held at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. Former Director of Performance for the Houston Texans Erik Korem shared the details of how he helps prepare a team and get them in game shape for week 1.Today, Coach Korem shares how to calculate the ramp up to week one, sharing examples and ideas on how to practice in a way that will simulate the stresses of the game and prevent you from saying during your week 1 game, "We are out of shape."Get the entire talk with slides at CoachTube FREE with this link:bit.ly/3PhfDAFLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2022

This episode is taking from the Virtual Football Summit which was held at the beginning of the pandemic shutdown. Former Director of Performance for the Houston Texans Erik Korem shared the details of how he helps prepare a team and get them in game shape for week 1.Over the course of your career how many times have you walked away from week 1 saying “We need to get into better shape?”For some, practice planning is a copy/paste function. Templates are set up and the practice plan varies little over the course of the season. However, crafting a practice that prepares a team to perform at an optimal level is both an art and a science. Former Houston Texans Director of Perfomance Dr. Erik Korem, shared the science portion of practice planning.The point of any practice is to prepare players for game day. Having a detailed plan on how to be ready both physically and mentally is critical. Dr. Korem pointed out that coaches should conduct more of their practices to truly replicate the time and intensity of game day atmospheres. This means setting those old templates and scripts aside and understanding the workload a player and team will face on game day. The First Game ConundrumDr. Korem emphasizes having practices that prepare players for both the actual time of practice to replicate the actual time spent on game day. If players must exert over a 3 hour and 24 minute period (average time of an FBS contest) then there should be some days that replicate that (within NCAA or state governing body parameters of course). High school games are between two and two and a half hours. His point is that most coaches do not plan practices to last as long as they used to, and if not prepared for leading up to game one, the team may very well look out of shape. Korem calls this the first game conundrum. He does not suggest having an uptempo practice for that long, but rather studying what actual game day looks like for a certain team, including half time, time outs, and even adjustments on the sideline, and replicating that workload in practice. He shares the philosophy, rationale, and science behind this in today's episode. Get the entire talk with slides at CoachTube FREE with this link:https://bit.ly/3PhfDAFLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 18, 2022

Today we share the third and final installment with Offensive Line Coach of the Miami Hurricanes Alex Mirabal.Coach Mirabal continues his discussion on drills and explains why the language used is so important to teaching techniques and fundamentals. He covers player evaluation and his approach to coaching on game day.Coach Mirabal's Course on the Wide Zone & Gallop Technique:coachtube.com/course/football/wi…s-offense/14233374COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist:soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2022

We continue our conversation with Alex Mirabal on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. In over 30 years of coaching, the focus has remained the same for Coach Mirabal - to impact others and be the best teacher that he can be. Today he shares his insight on what it means to be a teacher and a coach and his approach to the game.Today the focus is on mindset, leadership of a coach, networiking, practice planning, drill design and rationale,Coach Mirabal's Course on the Wide Zone & Gallop Technique:coachtube.com/course/football/wi…s-offense/14233374COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist:soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2022

Alex Mirabal is our guest today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. He is in his first year at Miami having served in the sam position at Oregon in 2021. A life long friend and high school team of Mario Cristobal, Coach Mirabla got his start at their alma mater Christopher Columbus High School in Miami where he coached for 16 years before moving to the college level at FIU as the Tight Ends Coach. He then moved on to Marshall before going to Oregon.In over 30 years of coaching, the focus has remained the same for Coach Mirabal - to impact others and be the best teacher that he can be. Today he shares his insight on what it means to be a teacher and a coach and his approach to the game.Coach Mirabal's Course on the Wide Zone & Gallop Technique:https://coachtube.com/course/football/wide-zone-fundamentals-w-use-of-gallop-technique-in-the-ducks-offense/14233374COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2022

Today we share part 2 of our conversation with Jeff Howard DB Coach and Pass Game Coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. In part 1 we talked about his climb from hs to college to the nfl and the learning and networking that made it possible. We dove into his mindset as a coach teaching and his practice and game day routines.In part 2 we talk about defending intent, his view on drills and what he wants to accomplish, player feedback, coaching versus criticism, and coordinating the back end of the defense. We start with talking about an idea he brought up in part 1 - defensing intent. Shownotes:-What does defending intent mean-What drills are valued most-Coaching “instincts”-Working with players to learn more and help them-Harrison Smith-Designing plans and giving the answers-Coaching the mental process-Player feedback to create buy-in-Coaching cues and buzzwords-Communication to trigger processes-Giving feedback to players - building trust daily-Defining coaching vs. criticism-Coordinating the back end-Setting a foundation them adjusting off of it-How does one adjustment affect everyone else?-How much is too much-Being empathetic to how much can be processed-The what ifs - have awareness of what can cause issues-The winning edge - play fast, physical, togetherRelated - Browns Coaches/Former CoachesBill Callahan & Scott Peters from the COOL Clinichttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-zone-pendulum-strike-pass-pro-strike-system-bill-callahan-and-scott-peters-cleveland-brownsScott Peters Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-a-better-safer-game-part-1-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-clevland-brownsScott Peters Part 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-is-leverage-contact-for-every-position-part-2-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-cleveland-brownsJoe Thomas & Bob Wylie Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-ive-learned-about-pass-protection-part-1-with-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieJoe Thomas & Bob Wylie Part 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-learned-about-pass-protection-part-2-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieSeries with retired NFL Coach Charlie Coiner and Current Browns Assistant Zach Dunn:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/trends-day-series-2019Bob Wylie - What do you tell them when the ball is dead:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-do-you-tell-them-when-the-ball-is-dead-bob-wylie-ol-coach-ottawa-red-blacksBob Wylie - Chemistry, Mindset and Communication:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/chemistry-mindset-and-communication-bob-wylie-nfl-and-cfl-alumni-32922-456-amThe COOL Clinic Past and Present:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-cool-clinic-past-present-with-bob-wylieCOOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/coolclinicLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2022

Today we talk with Cleveland Browns Defensive Backs Coach and Pass Game Coordinator Jeff Howard. After finishing his playing career at Eastern New Mexico University, Howard bypassed plans to go to medical school and chose instead to enter the coaching ranks. He began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at the storied Odessa Permian High School (Friday Night Lights). After working his way to becoming a defensive coordinator there, he went on to an off field position and later an onfield for Texas Tech then took advantage of an opportunity with the Minnesota Vikings. He continues to climb the coaching ranks and has a bright future in the NFL.In part 1 of 2 he shares what enabled him to move along this path as well as his mindset and approach to coaching.Shownotes:-His start in coaching-Learning the game/being mentored-Networking and climbing the ranks-Be intentional -Spend an hour each day-Be a curious thinker-Learn all parts of the game-Learn the other side of the ball-Defending intent-Networking to move from HS to college to the NFL-Taking the long way-Add more value rather than titles-Mindset and approach to coaching-Serving, teaching, team-Developing player mindset and identity-Leading and getting players to lead-Emotional intelligence and empathy-Teaching in the meeting room = don’t be a dictator-Teaching from the players perspective -Stay ahead of the play-Indispensible for doing the job at amnestying elite level-Chuck Knoll quote-Daily routine as a coach to set up a successful practice-Game day routine -Game day playlistLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 2022

Matt Myers, Head Coach of Kansas Wesleyan joings the show to discuss his path, the systems that set KWU up for success and his plan for the future of the program.Related:Matt Drinkall Play list (6 episodes):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/matt-drinkall-playlistTravis Johansen:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-travis-johansen-defensive-coordinator-south-dakotaFrom Intern to Head Coach - Mickey Mental:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-intern-to-head-coach-mickey-mental-head-coach-at-notre-dame-collegeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 08, 2022

Matt Moran, who spent 7 seasons (2015-2022) coaching special teams. During those 7 seasons, Stanford ranked #1 in the nation in Special Teams, according to Sports Source Analytics. He was mentored by one of the best special teams coaches in PAC-12 history, Pete Alamar, a veteran of 35+ seasons. Coach Moran is a 2015 Rose Bowl & PAC-12 Champion, and went to 4 bowl games at Stanford. He attended Stanford’s Master of Liberal Arts master’s program after earning a philosophy degree from Bowdoin College in 2010.Moran came to Stanford from Rutgers, where he was defensive quality control assistant with the defensive backs during the spring of 2015.Prior to his stop with the Scarlet Knights, he served on staff at Albright College (Pa.) as running backs coach and assistant special teams coordinator for the 2013 and 2014 seasons, leading Albright to a postseason bowl game in each season. Albright blocked nine kicks in 2014.Moran currently runs Spec Ops, a coaching and consulting company which he founded.Shownotes:-Why he got into special teams-Learning the game-The mindset of the coach-The mindset of the players-Leading and creating leaders-Running the special teams room-Establishing specialists as part of the team-Connecting the specialist skills and job with the scheme-Covering special situations-The winning edgeCoach Moran's site:https://www.spec-ops-st.com/Coach & Coordinator Special Teams Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/special-teamsLearn special teams:https://coachtube.com/courses/football/special-teamsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 2022

Happy 4th. Enjoy this excerpt from Woody Hayes book "You win with People" written in 1973 but as relevant ever to the work we do as coaches.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 04, 2022

Shownotes to followLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2022

On today’s episode from the PSFCA Virtual Clinic, Head Coach at Penn State shares how they approach developing the Nittany Lion Quarterbacks.Shownotes:Quotes and messagesHis background as a QB CoachQB job responsibilityJohn WoodenWhat he looks for in a QBQB goals and objectivesVince LombardiTraining the quarterbackBill GatesLink to entire talk available on the PSFCA Channel on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3I0ifQpQB Coach Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/qb-coachesLearn about the CoachTube Ambassador Program:https://bit.ly/39ZS3sPLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 2022

This episode is from the Indiana Football Coaches Association Clinic in which Walt Bell breaks down the RPO and simplifies its teaching. Prior to Indiana, Coach Bell served as the head coach at the University of Massachusetts for the last three seasons after five campaigns as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas State University (2014-15), the University of Maryland (2016-17), and Florida State University (2018).Bell brings 15 years of overall experience with additional stints at the University of North Carolina (2012-13), University of Southern Miss (2010-11), Oklahoma State University (2009), and the University of Memphis (2007-08).Shownotes:-Learning the Triple Option-Background in the Air Raid-Repetition-Learning to Count in the Box-Understanding “Strike Point” -Reading Level 2Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 2022

In this episode from Randy Bates presentation at Lauren's First and Goal, he discusses his defensive philosophy as well as how he wants the Panther defensive unit to be taught. He shares what he believes are important keys to teaching and developing players In the meeting room.Shownotes:-Be the best developmental staff-EAT on defense-Tackliing everyday-BIA on running to the ball-Turnovers-Suggestions for Coordinators-Empower your coaches-The turnover chain and basketball hoop-The “but” and the “and” - Bill Belichick-teaching philosophy-Teaching musts-Finding tendencies-keys weeklyGet this entire clinic on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3HQAFmUGet Recon Sports to be more efficient and effective in your game planning and teaching:email: podcast@getreconsports.comcall: (317)324-8605getreconsports.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2022

Entering his 10th year as head coach, which makes him the longest tenured head coach in Kentucky football history, Mark Stoops continue to set the standard for the program.In January, the VRBO Citrus Bowl was a cool-record six consecutive bowl games and a fourth straight bowl win. The victory over Iowa was the 16th straight non-conference win which is the longest active streak in the country.In addition, Stoops has 59 wins in the Blue and White, needing only two more triumphs to surpass the school standard of 60 set by Paul “Bear” Bryant.Coach Stoops track record at Kentucky is evidence of his ability to build and maintain a strong football culture. He discusses that process in today’s episode from the Alabama Football Coaches Association Clinic.Shownotes:Entire replay plus three of Alabama’s top high school coaches and Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry, Auburn HC Brian Harsin, Mississippi State HC Mike Leach and Alabama HC Nick Saban are available here. Code will give you 50% off:https://coachtube.com/course/football/alabama-football-coaches-association-2022-clinic-replays/16525624?cpnCode=CoachandCoordinatorStoops&track=4aabc65459a3209f25d010452b8cac52Related:Q&A with Nick Sabanhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-nick-saban-head-coach-alabamaEstablishing Culture - The Hunger Drills - Brent Pry, Head Coach, Virginia Tech https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/establishing-culture-the-hunger-drills-brent-pry-head-coach-virginia-techLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 2022

In this segment from the 2022 Angelo Clinic, Tyler Junior College Offensive Coordinator AJ Smith defines Air Raid and the most important components for the Air Raid or any offense.You can get the replay of the clinic where he goes through all of the throws a QB needs to make in the Air Raid at angelo22.coachesclinic.comThe Angelo Clinic is known for its strong line-up of championship coaches from HS, College and the NFL.AJ Smith has coached at the high school, college and pro levels learning directly from and working with some of the most knowledgeable offensive coaches in the like Hal Mumme, June Jones, and John Jenkins.Shownotes:-What is Air Raid not-Defining Air Raid-Pass to Run-Draws & screens-Hal Mumme "We aren't going to run the ball more. We are going to run the ball farther."-Most important component is you, the coordinator-Norm Chow and John David Booty-Vegas odds and how the QB factors in-Angelo Clinic and Wade Phillips - What is the toughest play to stop?-Elevating the QB-The Spring League and Jerry Glanville-Hal Mumme running plays to only one side-Be an original-QB success-Who should be the QB?-The "it" factor-Throwing the ball-QB has to do 5-6x more than anyone else-QB has to take on the OC personality on the fieldRelated:Mike Leach at the National Air Raid Clinichttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mike-leach-qa-from-the-national-air-raid-clinic-with-introduction-by-hal-mummeHal Mumme-Ari Raid Certifiedhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/hal-mumme-air-raid-offense-certificationHal Mumme - Father of the Air Raid Offensehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/hal-mumme-finalWhat happens when a proven system is taught with a cutting edge technology? Hal Mumme and AJ Smithhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-happens-when-a-proven-system-is-taught-with-a-cutting-edge-technology-hale-mumme-and-aj-smithXFL Coach AJ Smith on Innovationhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/xfl-coach-austin-james-smith-on-innovationDoug Meacham - Air Raid and Offensive Evolutionhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/air-raid-and-offensive-evolution-doug-meacham-inside-receiverste-coach-tcuAll in on Offense - Four Verticals with AJ Smithhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-4-verts-with-aj-smithEric Mele - Training Camp Serieshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-washington-st-rb-coach-eric-meleVAR Systems:https://virtualcoachfootball.com/Tempo Video:https://tempovideo.com/Learn the Air Raid from Hal Mumme:https://coachtube.com/users/airraidcertifiedLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2022

On todays' episode we share a segment from the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic in which Mike Denbrock, Offensive Coordinator at LSU shares the them which they are building the Tiger's offense around "Getting Gritty." He breaks that down and shares what it means to their unit and why it is important.Shownotes:-Background with Coach Kelly-Theme to build around-Identity of the unit-"Gritty"-Uncommonly successful-Are you showing grit here?-What "grit" means to LSU-Resolve and conviction about what you are doing-Breaking down "Grit"-Grateful-Resiliency-Intensity-TogetherCheck out our sponsor Sportscope and their leading technology for end zone cameras and sideline instant replay: Sportscope.comRelated:Mike Denbrock - Complimentary Football, Teaching the Why's, RPOhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-mike-denbrock-offensive-coordinator-university-of-cincinnatiCoach Denbrock on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3xss9FFLouisiana Football Coaches Association on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3zCEUQFLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2022

On today's podcast I share the thoughts of Homer Smith from his manual "The History of Football Concepts." Homer Smith was a forward thinker on the game with a strong understanding of how the past affects the future.He envisioned much of what is happening in the game today over two decades ago. Homer Smith was the head coach at Davidson College, the University of Pacific, and the US Military Academy. He was offensive coordinator at UCLA, Alabama, Arizona and for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a Broyles award winner in 1997.He held degrees from Princeton, Stanford School of Business, and Harvard Divinity School.Shownotes:-Study of the game 1940's-1990's-Important lessons for a coach-Looking ahead-Defensive coaches-Individual techniques-QB ability-Pass receiving ability-Ball-carrying ability-Versatility at skill positions-Faking-Two passers in the game-Training players in reacting-QB control at the LOS-Writing boards-Time to throw-A faster pace-Decision making-Use of computers-Pressure from the fans-Genuises?Check out our partner SportScope - End Zone cameras with Artificial Intelligence, Fast and Reliable Sideline Replay:https://www.sportscope.com/Work Flow for Sideline Replay and Adjustments:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/finding-solutions-to-benefit-the-teamprocess-for-adjustments-doug-rivers-te-coach-dutch-forkRelated:Coaching Technology and Analytics Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/coaching-technology-andAmerica's First Virtual Coach:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/americas-1st-virtual-coach-brad-dal-bon-homer-high-schoolEpisode with Mark Speckman:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-the-godfather-of-the-fly-offense-mark-speckman-assist-head-coach-rb-coach-at-uc-davisMerrill Hoge - Fan Controlled Football:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/merril-hoge-your-call-footballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2022

Shownotes coming soon. This is a segment from the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Clinic. Get replays on CoachTube.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 2022

On today’s podcast we share a segment from Mark Carney’s presentation at the 2nd Annual Lauren’s First & Goal Clinic. In this segment Coach Carney shares his rationale behind using shifts and motions as well as how they teach and utilize them to be the most effective.-Influences -Defining shift-Why use a shift-Why have both motions and shifts-How motions help an offenseGet the entire presentation with video which benefits Lauren’s First & Goal Foundation:https://bit.ly/3Q93zSWRelated:Ken O’Keefe:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/evaluating-quarterback-decision-making-iowa-qb-coach-ken-okeefehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/iowa-footwork-mixdownWill Healy:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/first-impressions-and-building-culture-will-healy-head-coach-charlotteLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 2022

In this episode taken from the 2nd Annual Lauren's First & Goal Clinic, North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo shares his philosophy which drives his work as an offensive coordinator.Shownotes:-Inspiration for this talk-Learning from mentors-Starting with a philosophy to drive the work you do-Self scout and simplification-Pushing the limits of simplification-His simple philosophy-Play fast-Play instinctively-Next play always-Depth chart-The standard is the standard-Play more people when they have attained the right to play-Equal reps in practiceLink to this entire talk including practice and game video:https://bit.ly/3t704CARelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/phil_longo_ole_missLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2022

In 1925 Knute Rockne, then the head coach at Notre Dame published a book simply called "Coaching."On today's podcast, Keith shares "Chapter 4 - Offense." In this chapter what Knute Rockne writes about is still applicable and could be part of any coaching manual or playbook today.Shownotes:-Introduction-Football and Warfare-Versatility of Attack-Formations-Balanced vs Unbalanced-Shifting-Sequences-Huddling and Tempo-Hints on OffenseRelated:Woody Hayes Passing Game:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-passing-gameWoody Hayes Five Yard Fence Rule for Better Run Fitshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-rule-for-better-run-fitsWisdom from Knute Rockne and Bear Bryanthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wisdom-from-knute-rockne-and-bear-bryantFrom Hall of Fame Coach Darrell Royal's Book - "The Simple Life In Coaching"https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-hall-of-fame-coach-darrell-royals-book-the-simple-life-in-coachingWoody Hayes Insight into the Coaching Profession:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-insight-into-the-coaching-profession?in_system_playlist=picks-for-you%3A%3Auser-804678956Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2022

Alonzo cartAlonzo Carter is the assistant head coach, running backs coach and recruiting coordinator at San Jose State. He was recognized by 247Sports.com as the Mountain West Recruiter of the Year in 2019.

Coach Carter became a national figure in college football and the coaching profession in the spring of 2020 organizing his "West Coast ZOOM Calls." He desired to assist minority coaches with upward mobility in the coaching profession, the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports and society. 
In August, 2020, he was named to the National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches (NCMFC) executive committee. The organization's goal is to identify and groom coaches of color, and create a list of coaching candidatesfor upward mobility.On campus, he now serves as an advisor to the student-athlete groups, People of Change and #SJSpeaksUp.

Coach “Zo” came to the Spartans with after a period as highly successful local community college and high school football head coach and an unparalleled five years in the world of musical entertainment (he danced for MC Hammer’s group.In 18 years of head coaching experience, his teams compiled a 129-69-3 win-loss record, won 11 league championships, three California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.) Oakland Section titles, and six post-season bowl games. He was named a league or conference coach of the year in seven of those seasons.
Shownotes:Who is alonzo CarterCoaching journeyWhat are you willing to sacrificeLearning working campsShould have spent more time learning OL What are you doing to develop yourself in the off season?How do you get to the college level? Do people know you at the local colleges?Importance of a practice scheduleFriend vs HCMaking the most out of the conventionSpend your time wiselyNetworking pays off - examples Get the best coaching tools - game plan and teach your players better with @getreconsports.email for a demo -podcast@getreconsports.com-(317)324-8605- getreconsports.com/Get this entire presentation and the State Association MegaTicket:https://azfbca2022.coachesclinic.comRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/game-plan-for-your-next-jobLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 2022

The Cleveland Browns offensive line has been one of the highest rated in the NFL ranked #3 and #4 in run blocking the past two seasons, but also registering the least amount of head impacts and concussions. This is a segment of the COOL Clinic with Bill Callahan and Scott Peters. Coach Callahan talks about their techniques for Wide Zone and Scott Peters gives an overview of the terminology they utilize to create a system for Sets, Strikes, and Counters in Pass Protection.Shownotes:Bill Callahan:Play with hands #3 the last two years in run; least amount of head impact/zero concussionsPlay Long and Win the first touchBuckboard technique of defensive linemanPost up blocker and trail blockerFootwork=brace -high leg- popAdvance the staggerPendelum StrikeAssess the location of the LBPetersOL Play is the most exciting martial art on the planetNumerical systems for sets and strikes in pass protectionPillarScoop strikeCamp strike/fitSnatch strike/fitArmpit strikesChest PlateClamp pointsSystem codes - sets, strikes, countersReplays of 2022 COOL Clinic:https://cool2022.coachesclinic.com/COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTubehttps://coachtube.com/coolclinicRelated:Jon Gruden at the 2022 COOL Clinic:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-look-for-when-hiring-an-ol-coach-jon-gruden-at-the-cool-clinicCOOL Clinic Speaker Playlisthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersScott Peter’s Tip of the Spear Football:https://tipofthespearfootball.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2022

Matt Luke has checked a lot of boxes in his career from being the Head Coach at his alma mater, Ole Miss, to winning the 2021 FBS National Championship as the Offensive Line Coach of the Georgia Bulldogs.Coach Luke spoke at the 2022 COOL Clinic and illustrated how he groups his play schemes for install, learning, and communication.Shownotes:-Career and stepping away after a national championship-movement from huddle to uptempo-importance of language-inside zone-gap schemes-pin and pull-protectionOne advantage to having clear and concise ;language that has definitive meaning for your players is that it allows you to effectively and efficiently make adjustments as well as communicate with staff as the game is going. A tremendous tool for making adjustments on Friday nights is your instant replay system, but the effectiveness is very dependent on having great technology and that’s where our partner of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast SportScope excels.When you go feature by feature and compare SportScope to the competition, it’s a no-brainer. From the speed in which you can access video from the previous play to what it will cost you program, SportScope wins in all regards,SportScope gives you easy and predictive play tagging, picture in picture angle switching, smart features like sorting clips and play lockers for use of important clips at halftime, as well as giving you live in game opponent stats and tendencies Technology can certainly provide advantages on game day, but only if you can trust it and maximize its effectiveness. For an episode on how to exactly do that, listen to Douglas Rivers, 6x state champion at nationally ranked Dutch Fork HS and see how SportScope helps them win. Links are in the show notes and go to sportscope.com for more info.Episode with Douglas Rivers:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/finding-solutions-to-benefit-the-teamprocess-for-adjustments-doug-rivers-te-coach-dutch-forkReplays of 2022 COOL Clinic:https://cool2022.coachesclinic.com/COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTubehttps://coachtube.com/coolclinicRelated:Jon Gruden at the 2022 COOL Clinic:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-look-for-when-hiring-an-ol-coach-jon-gruden-at-the-cool-clinicCOOL Clinic Speaker Playlisthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 2022

Today's episode is a segment from Jon Gruden's presentation at the C.O.O.L. Clinic "What I look fro when hiring an OL Coach."Coach Gruden shares his approach and what he looks for in this critical hire.Shownotes:-Using game film from the candidate-Quest for knowledge-Compatability-Work together to build a system-Hard work and loyalty-Develop players-Practice timeCheck out our partner:email for a demo - podcast@getreconsports.com-(317)324-8605- getreconsports.com/Register for the COOL Clinic:https://cool2022.coachesclinic.comCOOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/coolclinicRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/national-conference-w-jon-gruden-head-coach-oakland-raidershttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2022

CostelloMarty Costello enters his seventh year with the Winipeg Blue Bombers in 2022, and fifth as the team’s offensive line coach. Coach Costello has won two Grey Cup Championships with the Blue Bombers offensive line, which remains the most-consistent and dominant unit in the Canadian Football League.Coach Costello first came to Winnipeg in 2016 to serve as assistant offensive line coach to Bob Wylie. Prior to joining Winnipeg, Costello spent two seasons at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as run-game coordinator and offensive line coachBefore UWSP, Costello coached at Valley City State. He started as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, and for his final three seasons, was promoted to offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. His team at Valley City State won three consecutive conference championships.Today’s episode is segments from his COOL Clinic talk from 2021 and a preview of his talk for 2022.Shownotes:-The Invisible Heroes-Skill players-Coaching the OL-Add to the Toolbox -What do you want them to do-Win the block on the 1st two steps-Many of the same drills from small college days-Weekly process for preparation-Front 7 observations/move chart-Evaluating opponent defense on film-Mistakes can be covered up with effort-Communication is 80% of the game-Eliminate mental errors-Be technically sound-Grading - production matters most-The whistle tells you the finish-Unit chemistry and trust-Drill selection-Training prioritiesRegister for the COOL Clinic:Cool2022.coachesclinic.comLink to Coach Costello’s 2021 COOL Clinic Presentation on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/38BXyNpGet more out of your breakdowns for planning and player learning:getreconsports.comRelated Episodes:COOL Clinic Past & Present with Bob Wylie:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-cool-clinic-past-present-with-bob-wylieChemistry, Mindset and Communication:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/chemistry-mindset-and-communication-bob-wylie-nfl-and-cfl-alumni-32922-456-amWhat I Learned about Pass Protection - Joe Thomas (Part 1 :https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-ive-learned-about-pass-protection-part-1-with-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieJoe Thomas Part 2https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-learned-about-pass-protection-part-2-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieWhat Do You Tell Them When the Ball is Dead:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-do-you-tell-them-when-the-ball-is-dead-bob-wylie-ol-coach-ottawa-red-blacksCoaching that Builds Relationships (Part 1):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksCoaching that Builds Relationships (Part 2):https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksPractice Drills & Work Ethic - Dante Scarnecchia:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/practice-drills-and-work-ethic-dante-scarnecchia-ol-coach-for-34-years-for-the-new-england-patriotsMaximize the Meeting Room:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/maximize-the-meeting-room-four-coaches-share-how-they-do-itSound Teaching Progression to Develop Your Players:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/a-sound-teaching-progression-to-develop-your-players-greg-studrawa-ol-coach-ohio-state3 NFL Coaches on Coaching the Basics:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/3-nfl-coaches-on-coaching-the-basics-bobby-johnson-keith-carter-and-adam-stenavichScott Peters - Creating a Better, Safer Game - Part 1https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-a-better-safer-game-part-1-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-clevland-brownsScott Peters - Creating a Better, Safer Game - Part 2https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-is-leverage-contact-for-every-position-part-2-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-cleveland-brownsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2022

Today's episode is from the 2022 Indiana Football Coaches Association Clinic with a keynote from Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Tom Allen. Coach Allen shares what their focus has been to this point as well as how they will "Build" moving forward.To access this talk and all replays that are part of the state association megaticket go to IFCA2022.coachesclinic.comThe MegaTicket includes 9 clinics and hundreds of talks covering every topic.Shownotes:Tom Allen-Ear muffs and blinders 4-Grit - perseverance and passion towards a long term goal-Pillars - accountability, toughness and love-Do things the right way-L.E.O.-Love is sacrifice and toughness-The bottom line - value of the player-How can I lead you if I don’t know you?-“Build” - word for 2022 -Built to last-Coach Hepner-Players will buy into the leader before they buy into a vision-How do you build trust?-Vision-Invest in player-Capture the minds and hearts players-Objective: Build the best team-Leadership council-How do you lead?-Neutral mindset-Law of addition-Accountability for everything (3 levels)-Do things together-It’s not easy but it’s not complicated-How we want our players to be known on the team as a leader-2021 “Chase”-Take risks-Run to the roar-500 pound lions in your life-Live like it’s the first day and last day in your lifeOur partners:Sportscope.comGetreconsports.comRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leo-and-one-word-tom-allen-head-coach-indianaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2022

Now in his. second stint at Clemson and his first year as offensive coordinator, Brandon Streeter takes an approach to leading the offense by aligning with Dabo Swinney's overall culture and then using a simple offensive philosophy to create success on the field.Shownotes:-It starts with culture-Hire good people-Alignment with administration-Love our players-Take pride in developing our players-Stars don’t matter-Watering the bamboo-Team and staff unity-Be organized-Accountability-Communication -Creating a positive environment-Base offensive philosophy - be simple -Base out of 11 personnel but have ability to transition to other groupings-Be balanced-Be a tempo no huddle offense-Misdirection and pro-Create big plays-Have fun and be creative-Get ball to playmakersCheck out our sponsor SportScope and their cutting edge technology to help you make the best sideline and half-time adjustments. Go to sportscope.comEpisode with 6x SC State Champion Dutch Fork HS and their workflow for in-game and halftime adjustments:State Association MegaTicket - hundreds of talks from 9 clinics in 2022:Scfca2022.coachesclinic.comComplete talk of Coach Streeter on SCFCA CoachTube Channel:https://bit.ly/3w8K6toLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2022

On today's episode, Bob Wylie joins Keith to give his insight into coaching, discuss the coaches he's learned from at the COOL Clinic over the years, and give an overview of this year's line-up. Shownotes:-The most important part of coaching - more than Xs&Os-When you don't know-Yelling at the players-Advice from Paul brown-When a player doesn’t get it-The best teachers to come through the COOL Clinic-Jim McNally’s patience-Alex Gibbs doing the whole run game-Dan Radakovich’s style of handling players-The consistency of Howard Mudd and his professor-like knowledge-Getting it form the chalkboard to the grass-The end result is what matters-What the best players have in common-The most innovative coaches at the COOL Clinic over the years-Howard Mudd-Paul Alexander-Jim McNally-Tunch Ilkin punch-Dan Radakovich and inside foot-Jerry Wampfler - replacing the kick step-High hand and low hand in pass protection-Jim Hannifan up kick-Be able to adjust with the players-Jon Gruden - What I look for when hiring an OL coach-Mike Waufle - body mechanics of defensive line play-Kyle Caskey - picking up exotic blitzes-List of guys who never got a sack against WIllie Anderson-Clinic line-up-What you don’t tell them is just important as what you do-What you tell them when the ball is dead-Evolving as a coachLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2022

Today's episode is sponsored by @GetReconSportsOn today's podcast Dom Zanot joins us to discuss measuring speed as a diagnostic. We discuss interesting numbers like Collision Index and Change of Direction Deficit as well as how to train athletes.Shownotes:-Using numbers to drive improvement-Tools for measuring-Measurements and what they mean-The explosive play-Measuring high speed and valuing it-Looking at splits and what they mean-Momentum beyond 40 yards-Where these numbers show up in the game-Speed as the diagnostic-Myth - you are born with a certain speed-Example: Power-Example: Breakdown in mechanics-Collision index & the physics of momentum-Finding the most effective player weight-Wearables for tracking-Change of Direction Deficit-Every test should be a diagnostic for future training and instruction-Training COD - deceleration-Implementing these ideas-Connecting with coachTwitter: @athwestchesterDan and Danny Davis - Analytics and Leadership:Related episodes:Feed the Cats - Get your team fast and explosive - Tony Hollerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/feed-the-cats-tony-hollerCreating Apex Predators - Tony Hollerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-apex-predators-tony-holler-feed-the-cats-113021-657-amShawn Myszka - Movement Miyagi Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-movement-miyagi-playlistDr. Ken Clark - The Speed Doctorhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/dr-ken-clark-strength-and-conditioning-coachCheckout our partner Recon Sports:getreconsports.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 09, 2022

In 1958, Glen “Tiger” Ellison created the Run and Shoot offense to turn his community’s football fortunes around and in the process he not only saved his job, but rallied the success into a position on Woody Hayes’s Ohio State staff. At Middletown High School in Ohio, Ellison and the offense led the team to a 38-7 record and began a revolution.After winning with his Run and Shoot Offense, Tiger went on to become an assistant for Mr. “Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust” himself, Woody Hayes. Woody wrote the Foreword to Tiger’sbook, noting to Ellison,“You’re the forward-passingest coach in the country, and they say I’m the most non-passingest coach that ever lived.”Woody was known for saying“When you throw a pass, three things can happen, and two of them are bad."Today, Keith shares a section of Woody Hayes' book Hotline to Victory. Woody's book shares a very detailed approach to the passing game and a philosophy that can be applied to any passing game today.Shownotes-Our Passing Game-What causes interceptions-Decoys (Peelers)Check out our parther:sportscope.comDutch Fork HS Game Day Adjustment Workflow:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/finding-solutions-to-benefit-the-teamprocess-for-adjustments-doug-rivers-te-coach-dutch-forkLouisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic:lfca2022.coachesclinic.comRelated:Woody Hayes 5 yard Fence Rule for Better Run Fitshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-rule-for-better-run-fitsWoody Hayes - Insight into the Coaching Professionhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-insight-into-the-coaching-professionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 2022

On today’s podcast we talk about data analytics and how they are about leadership. Our guests share a process for looking at analytics, why they matter and a great new tool for coaches.-Dan’s background-Danny’s Background-West Point and Analytics-Leadership is decision making-Recognizing Patterns-OODA Loop-Overwhelming an opponent-Process to gather information-Being a great follower to become a great leader-Delegating and having a system for film breakdown-Assigning a limited set of data to each coach-Paint a picture to gain a common ground of understanding-Winning the 1-2% in a game of inches-What patterns do I/we have?-Example of training pilots-A tool for breakdown, planning, and learning-Making the best play call possible for every situation-Previous play-It ain’t about the X’s &O’s; it’s about the Jimmy’s and Joe’s-Giving players a better understanding of what you want to accomplish-A system that automatically generates other data points for analysis and understanding-Using technology to save time and create a better work flow and creativity-Contacts-podcast@getreconsports.com-(317)324-8605- https://getreconsports.com/-On, Brave Old Army TeamLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 2022

This is part of Head Coach at Northern Illinois Thomas Hammock's presentation at the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Virtual Clinic. In it he talks about how football and the stock market have similarities and that when there is a dip in the market it is time to invest in the process. He shares NIU's unique approach which helped them go from 0-6 to 9-5 and a MAC Championship with the 2nd youngest team in the country.Shownotes:-What is the Dip?-2 choices - portal or high school-Investing in players and culture-Getting over the hump-Best til proven otherwise-Invest in relationships-Got younger before we got better-Why the portal is cyclical-Building with high school players we can develop-Place high value on evaluation-Being the youngest-Find kids who fit-Not into the star recruiting-Too much supply in the recruiting process-Philosophy on walk-ons-Academics - the guys doing it right in the classroom normally can help on the field-The weight room-Making gains during the season-Developing young guys-Complementary football-Game management meetings-Situational football-AnalyticsRelated:Thomas Hammock on the Home Team Serieshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-podcast-thomas-hammock-head-coach-at-northern-illinois-universityState Association MegaTicketihsfca.coachesclinic.comIHSFCA page on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/users/ihsfca1Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 2022

Game day coordination of an Offense - Andy Sowder, OC, Kent State UniversityToday’s episode is a segment from Andy Sowder’s presentation at the 2nd Annual Lauren’s First & Goal Clinic.Andy Sowder, Kent State University's Offensive Coordinator, arrived at Kent State after serving as the offensive coordinator at San Jose State and as an offensive quality control coach at the University of Texas. He shares his thoughts on the important game day functions of handling the coordination of an offense.Shownotes:-Resources for Situational football-Pre game checklist-Press Box Mechanics-Communications-Charting-Situational chartCheck out our partner: sportscope.com for your sideline replay and end zone camera needs.Related:Andy Sowder - Screens, Red Zone and Goal Line Planninghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/screens-redzone-goal-line-game-planning-andy-sowder-offensive-coordinator-at-kent-state-univMichael Lombardi - Grid Iron Geniushttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-michael-lombardi-former-nfl-coachgm-author-of-gridiron-geniusQ&A with Michael Lombardi, Former NFL Coach/GM, Author Of Gridiron Geniushttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-michael-lombardi-three-time-super-bowl-champion-nfl-coach-and-general-managerGame Planning Master Class on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/game-planning-master-class/14007423More Game Planning Resources:https://coachtube.com/courses/football/game-planningLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 2022

Will Healy is the Head Coach at Charlotte. He is an Eddie Robinson Award winner as the 2017 National FCS Coach of the Year, In 2018, he came to the 49ers from Austin Peay, where he spent three years infusing energy and enthusiasm into that program while engineering one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history.Healy led Charlotte to its own historic season. In first first season, Charlotte (7-6; 5-3 in C-USA) set school records for most wins (7), most Conference USA wins (5) and most home wins (5) while advancing to the school’s first bowl game. Charlotte won a school-record five straight games to end the regular-season and earn a bid to the Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl. Along the way, Healy unveiled “Club Lit”, a post-game dance celebration in the 49ers locker room that brought national attention to the program.In this segment from the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Clinic, Coach Healy talks about how he gets buy-in and makes a great first impression with handshakes, P.E.E.P, family and the experience in his program.Shownotes:Hire people who won’t let you failGo to work with people you likeIs this person the right one for your programDo I want to hang out with youHow did he get them to come hereFirst meeting at Austin Peay - handshakeMake a great first impression3 hands per classMost accessible program in the countryP.E.E.P. - Passion, Energy, Enthusiasm, Positivity FamilyDon’t be afraid to coachWhat is the experience for a coach and a player on our campus?Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/finding-solutions-to-benefit-the-teamprocess-for-adjustments-doug-rivers-te-coach-dutch-forkSportscope.comReplays from the South Carolina Clinic + State Association MegaTicket:sfca2022.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 2022

TraylorJeff Traylorr just completed his second season. At the University of Texas - San Antonio. He has had an immediate and positive impact on the program and the community in a short period of time.He’s turned the program around by instilling his 210 Triangle of Toughness culture which he talks about in this segment from the 2nd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic. The Gilmer, Texas, native took over a team that won a combined seven games in the two seasons prior to his arrival and has led the Roadrunners to a 19-7 record in his first two , the best two-year span by any UTSA coach.UUTSA enjoyed a record-setting campaign in 2021. The Roadrunners won their first 11 games, were nationally ranked (as high as No. 15) for the first time in school history and captured the program’s first league title by winning the Conference USA Championship with a 49-41 victory over WKU on Dec. 3. UTSA capped the season with its second straight and third overall bowl appearance against San Diego State in the Tropical Smoothie Café Frisco Bowl.Traylor has been honored for his success as the 2021 C-USA Coach of the Year, the AFCA FBS Regional Coach of the Year for Region 4 and a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, AFCA National Coach of the Year and George Munger College Coach Of the Year Award. A member of the Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards Coach of the Year watch list, he was chosen as the 2021 San Antonio Express-News Sportsman of the Year.Shownotes:Start at UTSAThe first meetingHe chose the program, the players didn’t choose himThe #210 BrandTriangle of toughnessWhat is a brand Image and identity must alignMatt Rhule - 2, 1 and 0 jersey numbersPete Carroll - Holding himself accountablePhysicalRun the ball to win; Throw the ball to scoreCommitted to play the best players on teamsRelated:Coach Traylor - The Heartbeat of a Coaching Staffhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-hearbeat-of-a-coaching-staff-jeff-traylor-head-coach-university-of-texas-san-antonio6x State Champion Dutch Fork on Sideline Adjustments:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/finding-solutions-to-benefit-the-teamprocess-for-adjustments-doug-rivers-te-coach-dutch-forkCheck out our partner - for industry leading technology for end zone video and sideline replay:Sportscope.comGet all of the replays from Lauren’s First & Goal at lfgf2022.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022

On today's episode, we share a presentation from the 2nd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic where Dave Shula, receivers coach for Dartmouth College shares his insight in having coached in both the NFL and college football.Coach Shula was the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, and also coached with the Dallas Cowboys and Miami Doplhins before leaving to pursue a business venture with Shula's Steak House.He is the son of legendary NFL coach Don Shula. His son Chris is the defensive pass game coordinator and defensive backs coach for the Super Bowl Champion Los Angeles Rams.Shownotes:-Background & family-Recruiting vs. drafting-People-Involvement-Schedule-The game: hashmarks, passing game rules and match-ups-Overlying principles of successful coachingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2022

Today's episode is from Lauren's First & Goal Clinic. In it Coach Blake Harrell, the Defensive Coordinator at East Carolina, shares how they think about 3rd down, determining break points, and understanding how a feel for the game comes into play when making calls.Shownotes:-Takeaways and protecting the ball-Explosive Plays-Creating negative plays-Holding Offenses to FG-3rd Down - The Money Down-It’s what our players know-70% success rate goal-3rd down goals-3rd down break points-Let the film dictate break points-How does field position affect them game-Analytics vs. a feel for the game-3rd & Long Lead Routes-Changing it up on 3rd Down-Attacking ProtectionsVisit our partner:https://www.sportscope.com/Get replays from the 2nd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Clinic:lfgf2022.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2022

Douglas Rivers is the Tight Ends Coach and Technology Coordinator at Dutch Fork High School. He’s been a part of the program for 20 years and has seen and been involved with the change that National Coach of the Year Coach Tom Knotts has brought to the program. It’s resulted in 6 state championships in 9 appearances including runner-up in 2021 which ended a 62 game winning streak. The program is now nationally recognized and was ranked as high as #9 in the country in 2021. Coach Rivers share how they stay on top of the changes in the game and the technology that can benefits the team and helps them win games.Shownotes:A shift in the culture to promote winningThe weight roomTrack as the speed development programProcess for evaluating toolsChange in rules that allowed technologyCriteria for evaluating technologySetting up a sideline systemBest practicesArtificial IntelligenceRemoving room for errorProcess for sideline adjustments between seriesProcedures and set-up of players for efficient communicationTreating the sideline like a classroomAnswering questions with individuals separatelyHalf time adjustmentsHalf time on the roadA schedule for half timeWhat stood out to help them pick their sideline replay systemhttps://www.sportscope.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2022

In this episode Bryant Offensive Line Coach Steven Ciocci joins us to discuss developments in offensive line play including off season development of movement and in strength and conditioning, independent hands, and run game volume.Shownotes:-Off Season approach-Weight room for OL-Pre lift mobility-Identifying areas of development-Teaching to bend and move-Breaking it down by type of block and how they need to move-Carrying this process into camp and season-Friday home game for younger players-Working with the Strength Coach-Can a guy move his own weight?-Independent hands or two hands-Mastering the double before learning independent hands-Teaching recognition and decision making for what type of hand combat-Teaching understanding of what the DL may be trying to do by alignment-Teach the why and keep the physical simple-Film study-Analyzing opponent film-Two approaches to pass pro-Dictate what the rush is-Coaching the thought process - asking questions -One on ones are about development-How much is too much in the run game?-Teaching the reactionary differences in play variations -Making a scheme fit a purpose vs. adding a play -Developing yourself as a coachCoaches mentioned in this episode:John Garrish - Director of Athletic Development & Performance, Head Track and Field Coach. North Broward Preparatory School @John_GarrishCraig Buckley - Strength & Conditioning, Bryant @CoachCBuckKen Goodwin - Defensive Line Coach, Bryant @CoachKG5Allen Mogridge - Offensive Line Coach , South Florida @coachmogridgeBrendan Walsh - Offensive Line Coach, Colgate @CoachBWalshJake Dembow - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line, Marist @Coach_DembowWisly Desire - Tight Ends Coach, Lehigh @CoachWiz77Related Episodes:Steven Ciocci - Protecting the Passerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ncaa-leaders-in-protecting-the-passer-with-steven-ciocci-bryant-ol-coachLearn from Coach Ciocci:OL Gap Scheme- Applying Drills to Game Dayhttps://bit.ly/3OgNJ7OTeaching the 2-Point Stancehttps://bit.ly/3OqehDNUncovered/Covered Techniques In Zone-Gap Comboshttps://bit.ly/3ruttFMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2022

On today’s podcast we are joined by an expert in the social media space to learn how to better brand and create recognition for our programs.After a collegiate soccer career, Matthew Glick pursued his passion of sports and problem solving as well as his experience in working in athletic departments into a business that helps teams, sports programs and athletic departments tell their stories through social media.Matthew Glick is the founder and CEO of Gipper - a marketing technology platform that makes graphic design incredibly easy for non-designers. Focused in education, Gipper is used by 2000+ schools in nearly 50 states - helping them create and share custom, branded content to social media in just seconds.

Shownotes:BackgroundTelling Your Program’s StoryMeeting people where they areBest Practices@TampaConsistency in brandingOfficial brand assets and style guidesOfficial logos colors and fontsUsing logos to build recognitionMedia guides and photosUsing the resources within your school Highlighting your players and building fan shipWork smarter not harderGipper - built for speed and ease of useCreate your own football ops team with studentsGipper:https://www.gipper.com/Twitter:@GoGipperRelated:Mark Solis - Creating a student run football ops teamhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/in-season-lifting-creating-an-ops-team-weekends-mark-solis-hc-olentangy-hs-ohMarco Regalado - Branding your program with TikTokhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/branding-your-program-with-tiktok-marco-regalado-lb-coach-stc-psja-memorial-hs-txYusef Shakir and Karim Reed - Building and Branding a Programhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/your-call-building-branding-a-program-coach-joseph-shakur-kareem-reidLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2022

Today's Episode is from the 2021 "Believe" Clinic presented by the New Jersey Football Coaches Association.In this episode, Coach Schiano shares simple advice for the head coach and the assistant coach. In his recent experiences he's been in both positions and came to a clear understanding of what each position needs to do to best support the other.What is the Believe Clinic and Who is Eric LeGrand?On October 16, 2010 at MetLife stadium, Eric LeGrand ran down on a kick off for Rutgers and didn’t walk off the field. He couldn’t move. He couldn’t breathe, and Coach Schiano came out on the field knelt and looked down at Eric and said, “Pray.”Becoming paralyzed playing the game he loved didn’t change his passion for the game or the lessons he had taken from it. It provided him the courage and inspiration to go out into the world and do more. Eric has shown the world that obstacles can be transformed into opportunities, and he will continue to drive his mission forward until he delivers on Christopher Reeve’s dream of a world with empty wheelchairs. To Eric, it is not matter of if he walks again, but rather when.To help Eric on his mission, Coach Schiano, the Rutgers staff, and the New Jersey Football Coaches Association have launched the virtual “Believe” Clinic with all proceeds to benefit "The Christopher Reeves Foundation" on behalf of Eric LeGrand.Show Notes:-Unique perspective of being a head coach, then assistant and head coach-What is the job of a head coach?-Communicate a crystal clear vision-Too much culture-Most teams/organizations can’t communication their culture-PAR (Post Action Reporting)-#1 job of assistant coach-Give the head coach your opinion-3 time rule-Learning from Coach Pattern-“Paul Revere” the head coach and the rest of the staffAttend the 2022 Virtual "Believe" Clinic:https://njfca2022.coachesclinic.com/Related:Episode with Eric LeGrand:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/eric-legrand-a-mission-bigger-than-the-game-and-the-njfca-believe-clinicThe Law of Three - Greg Schiano:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-law-of-three-greg-schiano-head-coach-rugters-universityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 2022

Today's episode is from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Virtual Clinic. Illinois Defensive Coordinator Ryan Walters discusses how they plan for 2nd down including understanding what the offense is trying to do as well as their approach to each sitaution.Show Notes:-2nd & 1: Waste Down-2nd & 2-6: On Track-2nd & 7-9 - Get Back on Track (GBOT)-2nd & 10: GBOT-2nd & 11+: GBOTX-Q&AEntire Talk with Video:https://bit.ly/3DKtevlState Association MegaTicket:ihsfca.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 2022

Today's episode is a segment from the New York State HS Coaches Association Clinic held at the Turning Stone Casino in February.Head Coach at Buffalo Maurice Linguist shares how they implement their systems at UB.The clinic talk is part of the State Association MegaClinic.The next clinic in the series is the New Jersey Football Coaches Association Clinic which will be virtual.You can get access to replays of the NYSHSFCA Clinic and all State Association Clinics that are part of the MegaTicket through nyshsfca2022.coachesclinic.com or any of the state portals.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 2022

Unique scenarios in football are inevitable. There are different football scenarios that occur during the game. When those situations happen, the team must adapt its play and react appropriately.There are two approaches to this. You can wait until they happen and teach based on that...OR you can start teaching those and make them a part of your team's collective Football IQ.On today’s episode we discuss situational awareness in all phases of the game with Dan Swanstrom.Dan Swanstrom takes over as the OC/QB Coach for Penn for the 2022 season.Prior to Penn, Dan Swanstrom was been named the 10th head coach for the prestigious football program on South Hill. Swanstrom, a native of Texas and 2005 graduate of Rhodes College, joined Ithaca after previous stints at Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins and the University of Redlands. During his time in Ithaca, they were ranked as high as No. 8 in the coutry. Prior to his arrival at Ithaca, Swanstrom was the quarterbacks coach and recruiting coordinator at Penn, which won back-to-back Ivy League Championships.During his time at Hopkins, Swanstrom began as a quarterbacks coach and was quickly promoted to offensive coordinator and then to associate head coach. Hopkins won five Centennial Conference titles while Swanstrom was on the sidelines. Four straight players were named the conference player of the year under Swanstrom.Shownotes:InfluencesExperiences as a playerMargraff’s list expandedMaydayOne word short yardageNo Free LunchLate substitutionStraddle returnWorking to understand rulesIncreasing competitive intelligenceThe winning edgeFull Clinic:https://bit.ly/38lHP4VEpisode with Rob Ashhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/let-them-score-coaching-analytics-and-in-game-strategy-rob-ash-championship-analytics-incLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2022

This episode is a segment from Lauren's First & Goal Clinic in 2021. Keith had the opportunity to meet Coach Wylie at this virtual clinic and plans formed to bring the COOL Clinic back virtually after it had been shut down in 2020 because of the pandemic.In this segment, which is a precursor to Coach Wylie's entire clinic talk "What do you tell them when the ball is dead" which he gave at the 2021 COOl Clinic, Coach Wylie talks about how he uses "caring" to build chemistry in his position room. He goes on to talk about what is necessary to help players develop a mindset to be able to move forward after every single play.Lauren's First and Goal 2022 Replayshttps://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com2022 COOL Clinic Registration:https://cool2022.coachesclinic.comThe entire talk is available here:https://coachtube.com/course/football/bob-wylie-things-that-you-should-know/14174560Coach Wylie's COOL Clinic talk:https://coachtube.com/course/football/bob-wylie-nfl-alumni-what-to-tell-your-players-when-the-ball-is-dead/14305456Part 1 with Coach Wylie - Coaching that Builds Relationshipshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksPart 2 with Coach Wylie - Coaching that Builds Relationshipshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksBob Wylie & Joe Thomas Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-ive-learned-about-pass-protection-part-1-with-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieBob Wylie & Joe Thomas Part 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-learned-about-pass-protection-part-2-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieWhat do you tell them when the ball is dead?https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-do-you-tell-them-when-the-ball-is-dead-bob-wylie-ol-coach-ottawa-red-blacksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2022

On today's podcast, Jeremy Hawkins joins us again to discuss professional development and shed light on what he has learned about career advancement.Coach Hawkins runs a Twitter space for defensive line coaches as well and you can follow him on twitter @CoachJHawkinsJeremy's course on CoachTube which supports Lauren's First and Goal:https://bit.ly/3NkqlWkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2022

On today's podcast, Dickinson State defensive coordinator joins us to discuss their process for creating a run fit system that applies to any defense.Shownotes:Helping others through sharing knowledgeEducation in engineeringThe spark to become a coachFinding his niche in small collegeTaking over as DCDesire to be multiple leads to issuesSolving the problem - make it simple for the players5-6 ways to fit the run was too muchRun fit system is installed firstBegin with the over riding philosophy Playing with the right mentalityCreating well defined, concise terminologyMost important job is to be educatorsSpill, Scrape, ForceEqual time between 3-man and 4-man structuresI scrape, I SpillUsing pre snap movement to cause issuesHow the system helps using hybrid playersGetting best players on the field and allowing them to play fastIt becomes a structureless defense Make the drills show up on tapeCircuits for run fit systemHandling shuffle read type playsTurning plays into jet sweepUsing adjustments to make weaknesses into strengthsWinning edge - coach ‘em hard but love ‘em harderCoach Thier's Course on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/36xpJMbLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2022

With the Quarterback being the most visible position on the field, a QB controversy can be the wedge that divides a team and fractures culture within a team and its larger community.By having a subjective system, this situation can be avoided and not only clearly define the starter but also serve as a tool for QB developement.This is a system which we put together in 2010 when we faced a heated battle for the starting quarterback position. Our three-year starter was graduating and we had three freshmen battling to be in the number one spot at the beginning of their sophomore year. That year I used three criteria to help me objectively distinguish the starter from the back-ups. After doing that, I realized I could develop the criteria further to not only slot each quarterback in a position, but also give the position group valuable information about where they needed to improve. This is a system that continues on into camp and through the season, and helps give both the quarterbacks and me feedback on what needs work.Shownotes:-Release time-Accuracy-Decision making-Operating the offense-Rhythm and intermediate completions-Check downs and hot routes-Making the right decision late-Becoming the field general the team needsIRelated - Calibrating the Passing Game:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-calibrating-the-passing-gameTranscript + Charts:http://coachandcoordinator.com/2022/03/avoid-a-quarterback-controversy-an-objective-system-for-grading-your-quarterbacks/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2022

Today's episode is a segment from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Clinic with Bart Miller, Offensive Line Coach at Illinois.Coach Miller took over as the leader of the offensive unit as part of Brett Bielema's staff in 2021. Prior to Illinois, he served as the OL Coach/Run Game Coordinator for the Wyoming Cowboys. While there he led his line to recognition as one of the top units bing named to the Joe Moore Award Honor Roll.In this episode Coach Miller shares the standards and expectations for the Illini offensive line as well as his development plan and progressions.This entire talk is part of the IHSFCA Clinic available on replay as part of the State Association MegaTicket.The MegaTicket includes virtual clinics and replays of virtual as well as in-person clinics. You can register through any of the states participating. Regardless of where purchased, you will have access to all 10 clinics:Albama - Alfca2022.coachesclinic.comArizona - AzFca2022.coachesclinic.comIllinois - IHSFCA.coachesclinic.comIndiana - IFCA2022.coachesclinic.comMaryland - Mfca2022.coachesclinic.comNew York - NYSHSFCA2022.coachesclinic.comNew Jersey - NJFCA2022.coachesclinic.comPennsylvania - PSFCA2022.coachesclinic.comSouth Carolina - SFCA2022.coachesclinic.comSouthern California - SoCal2022.coachesclinic.comOne ticket for access to 10 clinics and hundreds of talks.Coach Miller's previous appearance on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-bart-miller-offensive-line-coach-wyomingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2022

Establishing Culture - The Hunger Drills - Brent Pry, Head Coach, Virginia TechOn today’s episode we share a segment of Brent Pry’s talk at the Alabama Football Coaches Association Clinic that was held in Montgomery Alabama this January.Coach Pry discusses how they are establishing their culture at Virginia Tech through four phases. In this first phase they are building the foundation upon which the program will be built, and a big part of that is what he calls their hunger drills.He discusses the attributes they are looking for and developing through the hunger drills.Shownotes:-4 Phases-Hunger Drills-Winning Phase 1-Elite qualities, skills, and mentality-Reach potential-Accountability-Team concept-Football IQ-Mindset to improve-Speed - fast & furious-Agility & explosiveness-Positive attitude-Maturity-Be early & be ready-Toughness-Leadership-Discipline-Attention to detail-Pursuit-Drive-Compete-BrotherhoodReplay of 2022 ALFCA Clinic - use code for 50% off:https://coachtube.com/course/football/alabama-football-coaches-association-2022-clinic-replays/16525624?cpnCode=CoachandCoordinatorStoops&track=4aabc65459a3209f25d010452b8cac52Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 2022

Brent Vigen is the head coach for the Montana State Bobcats. He was previously the associate head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of Wyoming. He has spent the majority of his coaching career on Craig Bohl's staffs.In 2021, he took over the Montana State program and took them to a 12-3 finish as well as a runner-up in the FCS national championship game.Havinb been a part of transitions as a player and coach, he's identified different types of transitions and the leadership needed in those situations.He shared an entire clinic on this topic at the 2nd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Virtual Clinic which benefits pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.For access to the 2022 clinic go to lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com and view clinic talks from the 2021 clinic at https://bit.ly/3tgTrLBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2022

Today's episode gives another peek inside the 2nd Annual Lauren's First and Goal Clinic with an impactful talk by St. Thomas Head Coach Glenn Caruso.Coach Caruso shares his story of his up brining and the impact of his father on him that has become engrained in who he has become as a coach and a leader, and how that is all reflected in his program at St. Thomas.Check out the rest of this talk and all 127 clinic sessions on replay at lfgf2022.coachesclinic.comRelated: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-and-player-understanding-wallie-kuchinski-defensive-coordinator-st-thomasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2022

We just finished the 2nd annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic. It was another amazing experience with over 125 college, CFL, and NFL coaches donating their time and football knowledge to help Lauren’s foundation for pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.If you missed it, the good news is that both single and staff passes are available giving you either 30 days or one year with the premium ticket to access this incredible football knowledge.I love the spirit of helping others that is a huge part of the clinic and was excited to receive calls and texts from the speakers thanking us for allowing them to be a part of it.On behalf of Lauren’s First and Goal and the Loose family I want to thank all who participated, both speakers and attendees for supporting this cause.Today’s episode is a peek into the clinic with NC State head coach Dave Doeren who talks about his mission as a coach and how his team uses the idea of “one more” to improve everyday.Please consider purchasing it both for the knowledge it affords you as well as the cause which helps those in need.You can register at lfgf2022.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 2022

oday’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Wallie Kuchinski, defensive coordinator at the University of St. Thomas, an NCAA Division III school in St. Paul, Minnesota. This past season, St. Thomas led Division III football in multiple categories, including total defense, third-down defense and rushing defense. On today’s episode, Kuchinski and host Keith Grabowski talk about game planning and coaching tackling fundamentals.Show Notes1:13 Kuchinski’s background in coaching5:50 Key lessons Kuchinski has learned through his career8:00 Building culture10:40 Teaching in the meeting rooms15:10 Helping players understand the playbook20:45 Coaching technique22:30 Stressing tackling fundamentals27:50 Situational football32:45 The winning edgelfgf2022.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 2022

Today's podcast is a part one with Joe Thomas from last year’s C.O.O.L. Clinic - the premier clinic for offensive line coaches. I had the opportunity to meet Bob Wylie at Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in 2021. From there he appeared on my podcast and we made plans for the C.O.O.L. Clinic to be delivered virtually during the pandemic.In this first half of the talk between Joe Thomas and Bob Wylie, they discuss various aspects of pass protection. A future Hall of Famer, Thomas gives insight that is useful for any coach and offensive lineman.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 2022

Today's podcast is a part one with Joe Thomas from last year’s C.O.O.L. Clinic - the premier clinic for offensive line coaches. I had the opportunity to meet Bob Wylie at Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in 2021. From there he appeared on my podcast and we made plans for the C.O.O.L. Clinic to be delivered virtually during the pandemic.In this first half of the talk between Joe Thomas and Bob Wylie, they discuss various aspects of pass protection. A future Hall of Famer, Thomas gives insight that is useful for any coach and offensive lineman.Here’s the questions Joe Thomas answers:-You’ve seen a number of young OL come and go throughout your time, what attributes do you see in young players that make you realize they have a chance to be successful in the league?-What are separates the great coaches from the others?-What’s the best advice you’ve been given & what advice do you give to younger players?-What ways to you have to help the OT’s in loud stadiums and on silent counts? -What silent count operations did you feel worked the best? -What was your weekly game prep like for film evaluation?-How did you prepare and what was your mindset when facing elite pass rushers?-What do you think is the most important aspect of pass protection? -Discussion on fits with hands and arms-Offensive tackles have a tendency to turn too soon. When should they turn in pass protection?-What’s the thought process of vertical setting versus angle setting? How many tools did you have in your tool box for sets?-What happens if the inside foot is back on a short set?-How the OL uses eyes to assess the defense at all levels from DL to the DB-What’s the thought process between plays?-What was the communication between you and your guard Joel Bitonio on picking up twists?-What target where your eyes at once the ball was snapped?-Do targets change on man slide vs. slide side?The Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic boasts of a line-up as deep as the C.O.O.L. Clinic with a variety of topics from 18 college, NFL and CFL offensive line coaches. In addition there are over 120 more speakers covering every aspect of the game.Register here:https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 2022

Today's clinic is from a talk by Jim Collins, head coach at Wittenberg University from the inaugural Lauren's First and Goal Clinic. In this podcast he talks about his process in determining how much offense they need for every situation they will face as well as how that works into a game plan and what will be carried each week.Entire clinic talk:https://bit.ly/3IjHrknRegister for Lauren's First and Goal 2022:https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2022

We are always pressed for time as coaches, so getting the most out of all of the time we have available is of utmost importance. On today's podcast four coaches share how they maximize meeting time. Retired New England Patriots Offensive Line Coach Dante Scarnecchia, Assumption College Defensive Coordinator Buddy Blevins, SMU Receivers Coach Rob Likens and Georgia Southern Receivers Coach Isaiah Walker share what they believe are the keys, strategies, and methods for running a successful position meeting room.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2022

On today's podcast Keith Grabowski shares a unique way in which he organized his position manual which incorporated the culture of the program especially in terms on one of its main pillars of servant leadership.The example he gives is with his quarterback manual and how it is organized around a single theme.Shownotes:-The inspiration for creating the manual this way-Focusing on pillars of the culture-Theming the manual around "servant leadership"-The QB as a servant leader-Serving the Center-Serving the Offensive Line-Serving the Running Back-Serving the Receivers-Serving the TeamLink to the article and examples:https://coachgrabowski.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/servant-leadership-from-the-qb-position/Interview with John Snell:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/learn-this-offseason-by-holding-a-coaches-summit-john-snell-baldwin-wallaceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2022

Scott Power's story is one that many coaches want to write. After a career playing at the Division 3 level and Wisconsin-Platteville and Hanover College then in Europe and the Arena League, Coach Powerr began his coaching career at Benton Central High School in Oxford, Ind., for two seasons.From there his climb through the college ranks began. He coached at Wartburg College, then became defensive coordinator at Marian University where he was named the 2015 NAIA Coordinator of the Year by FootballScoop.com and the Mid-States Football Association Assistant Coach of the Year the same season. Power then coached at Central Washington (2016-17 Defensive Coordinator)which is when he joined us on the podcast for this interview.He moved on to Texas A&M Commerce for a season and then to Stephen F. Austin.He orchestrated Top 10 defenses at every stop along the way as he eventually moved up to the FCS level.Sonnie Cumbie who has hired him at LaTech had this to say about Coach Power, “I know first-hand the type of coach and defensive play caller Scott is,” said Cumbie. “His defenses play tough, aggressive, and are prepared very well. Scott has worked his way up through the ranks and has been a winner at every level. I cannot wait to work with Scott and his family to bring many wonderful moments to Louisiana Tech Football.” From the Archives:Today’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Scott Power, Defensive Coordinator at Central Washington University. In 2017 Central Washington was #1 in sacks with 61 on the season, and #1 in rushing defense only allowing 44.4 rushing yards per game. On today’s podcast Scott Power and host Keith Grabowski talk about preparing a defensive game plan.Show Notes -Coach Power talks about his start in coaching -Culture of the defensive unit -Off-field preparations for the defensive unit -Using a drone in practice -Creating sacks -How many concepts are brought to a game -Base defense formation -1 high defense -Challenges to facing RPO-Working on defending the RPO in practice -Hardest offense to defend -The winning edge Twitter @Coach_PowerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2022

This episode is from the launch of the podcast at the end of 2016. Scott Peters is now the assistantships offensive line coach under Bill Callahan for the Cleveland Browns. Together they developed the #1 rated run blocking and pass blocking offensive line as rated by Pro Football Focus for the 2020 season.This show is one that presents solutions to the major threat facing our game. Peters provides specific answers in how we can save the game at every level, and it starts with a thorough examination of the “why” behind the way the game is taught. The information he provides in this episode will open your eyes and spur thinking on how every single coach is responsible for contributing to creating a strong future for the game of football.Former Arizona Cardinals player Scott Peters is on a quest developing a nonprofit business that makes football safer for professional and young athletes more successful in blocking and defeating blocks with his innovative hand combat and leverage concepts. Scott’s new techniques are sought out by most NFL and Major College Programs, and they teach simple, powerful ways to neutralize blocks.Safe Football LLC (now Tip of the Spear Football) was launched by Peters, who said he had a history of concussions throughout his professional and college playing days, including one sustained without any helmet contact.Because there is no helmet that will resolve the injury issue and the safest football involves simply not playing, Peters is out to show the techniques he developed that he believes will make the sport safer by using a combination of mixed martial arts and biomechanics.“It’s about achieving vertical lift with the hands instead of horizontal contact,” said Peters, who holds a communications bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. “It allows someone smaller to overpower someone larger using tapping and lifting techniques. It takes away their power. You’re operating with perfect alignment and compromising their spine and shoulder movements. It’s as safe as it’s going to get.”With approximately 3 million youth playing football, and a major push by colleges and the NFL to implement various efforts to reduce concussions, the nonprofit has a ready-made market for its offerings.The business is a spinoff of Peters’ Fight Ready MMA gym in Scottsdale. The former ASU player set up shop in the Valley and is looking to branch out beyond the fighting skills. “I like to say, ‘Save the brain. Save the game,’” said Peters, who sits on concussion analysis panels. “There are better ways to do things.”Shownotes:-Playing with leverage-What is leverage?-You have to drill it and make it a habit-Issues with bench press-How to train tight hands-Do things that promote the right movement-Is it really "Low man wins?"-The high cut player-Average Pro Bowler size-The "caveman" build-Short leg OL-How to win leverage-Safe and effective technique-Contact for all positionsSPPAAT acronym-Changing the framework-Contact specialist coach-Helmets and risk compensation-MMA approach to trainingTip of the Spear Football:tipofthespearfootball.com/FREE Course:https://coachtube.com/course/football/force-deflection-base-blocks-on-the-los-mike-pollak/11947674?cpnCode=Podcast100&track=644d6704ec82c1eb769ef15b06e5d1e8Enter the code Podcast100Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2022

This episode is from the launch of the podcast at the end of 2016. Scott Peters is now the assistantships offensive line coach under Bill Callahan for the Cleveland Browns. Together they developed the #1 rated run blocking and pass blocking offensive line as rated by Pro Football Focus for the 2020 season.This show is one that presents solutions to the major threat facing our game. Peters provides specific answers in how we can save the game at every level, and it starts with a thorough examination of the “why” behind the way the game is taught. The information he provides in this episode will open your eyes and spur thinking on how every single coach is responsible for contributing to creating a strong future for the game of football.Former Arizona Cardinals player Scott Peters is on a quest developing a nonprofit business that makes football safer for professional and young athletes more successful in blocking and defeating blocks with his innovative hand combat and leverage concepts. Scott’s new techniques are sought out by most NFL and Major College Programs, and they teach simple, powerful ways to neutralize blocks.Safe Football LLC (now Tip of the Spear Football) was launched by Peters, who said he had a history of concussions throughout his professional and college playing days, including one sustained without any helmet contact.Because there is no helmet that will resolve the injury issue and the safest football involves simply not playing, Peters is out to show the techniques he developed that he believes will make the sport safer by using a combination of mixed martial arts and biomechanics.“It’s about achieving vertical lift with the hands instead of horizontal contact,” said Peters, who holds a communications bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. “It allows someone smaller to overpower someone larger using tapping and lifting techniques. It takes away their power. You’re operating with perfect alignment and compromising their spine and shoulder movements. It’s as safe as it’s going to get.”With approximately 3 million youth playing football, and a major push by colleges and the NFL to implement various efforts to reduce concussions, the nonprofit has a ready-made market for its offerings.The business is a spinoff of Peters’ Fight Ready MMA gym in Scottsdale. The former ASU player set up shop in the Valley and is looking to branch out beyond the fighting skills. “I like to say, ‘Save the brain. Save the game,’” said Peters, who sits on concussion analysis panels. “There are better ways to do things.”Shownotes:-Experience in football and sports growing up-College experience-NFL is more of an audition than development-Jim McNally-Injuries lead to Brazilian jujitsu-Enlightened by martial arts -MMA-Back to the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals-Retirement and more MMA -Competing in MMA Combine training -Martial arts to optimize football performance-Training to get better keeps you safe-The beginning of Safe Football-University of Washington collaboration=Taking head out of contact, playing with hands and winning-Implementing drills into s&c-Focusing on m=better methodology-Helmet is like an airbag-7 key traits of high risk drills -Safety through skill development-Remove the head as a tool for contact-When is the appropriate time to start playing football-It’s not a concussion issue its an information issue-The HS coach is most important in this-Applicability to all schemes-BLAST-Arch Strength-Use your hips-Punch bowl/med ball-Base-Long-Ascend-Stay Square-TriangulateTip of the Spear Football:https://tipofthespearfootball.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2022

Aristotle ThompsonOn today’s podcast from 2021 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, running backs coach at Cal Aristotle Thompson shares how he creates the culture in his position room.Aristotle Thompson is in his second season as the running backs coach at Cal in 2021 after spending the previous 11 campaigns in the same role at Cal Poly.Thompson and Cal head coach Justin Wilcox worked together previously at Boise State, first in 2001 when Thompson was an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Broncos and Wilcox was a graduate assistant in his first season in the coaching profession. The two teamed up again during the 2007 and 2008 seasons with Thompson the assistant director of football operations and Wilcox the defensive coordinator. The Broncos were 30-7 during their three seasons together in Boise and played in bowl games each of the final two years.Thompson was a four-year letterwinner as a running back at Boise State (1997-2000), helping the Broncos to their first two Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conference championships with Big West titles in 1999 and 2000. Boise State also won the Humanitarian Bowl both seasons with victories over Louisville (1999) and UTEP (2000).Show notes:-Building your position-Learning about the culture from past players/alum-The ball is the program-Being great - simplify-Trust-Meetings with the OL/RB together-Accountability-Find guys who want to play championship football-Commitment - play for one another-Be all-in-Give your players the tool to be all-in-Control your own destiny-No excuses; no complaining-Position culture-Get involved with special teams-Leadership-Create your opportunity-Do work-Toughness2022 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic to benefit pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services:https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.comRunning Backs Coach Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/running-backs-coachesRelated:Coaching the Builds Relationships Pt1 - Bob Wylie:https://bit.ly/3JjBXWMPart 2:https://bit.ly/3LhDmPsLink to the Aristotle Thompson’s entire clinic talk:https://bit.ly/3uG7Nc7Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2022

On today's episode Keith shares his thoughts on the power of reflection and how being a reflective coach allows you to grow and develop professionally throughout your career.“We do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience.” - John DeweyShownotes:-What is the importance of reflection?-What is a reflective coach?-Benefits of reflection-Ideas for reflectionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 2022

On today's podcast Darius Safford, Defensive Back Coach at Kennesaw State, joins us to discuss growing in the profession, building transformational relationships, and keys to defensive backs play.Show Notes:-Falling in love with coaching-Bringing your best everyday-An approach to build transformational relationships-4 Core of Defensive Build -Keys to Press Man-Route recognition-Keeping hands out-Being a great teacher-Becoming a successful coach: genuine, transparent, challenging-The winning edge: Be yourselfTwitter: @CoachSaffordCoach Safford's Clinic on Press Quarters and Trap Coverage:https://bit.ly/3rwvL7XRelated:Will Hall, HC Southern Miss - Qb Traininghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qb-installation-with-will-hall-head-coach-southern-missLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 07, 2022

From the Archives (2017):Today’s guest on this NCAA Leaders edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is John Steger, Defensive Coordinator at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Steger helped lead Minnesota-Duluth to finish No. 1 in NCAA Division II in fumble recoveries and No. 2 in turnover margin and third-down and red zone defense. On today’s podcast, Steger talks about developing yourself as a coach and his defensive strategies.Show Notes1:20 Steger talks about his coaching background2:30 Important things to remember when developing yourself as a coach4:55 How the evolution of the game has affected coaching6:45 Culture of the coaching staff8:45 Know your system better than your opponent10:45 Developing a culture within your unit13:30 Understanding how kids learn best18:30 Steger talks about his defense20:40 Key strategy for stopping today’s dynamic offenses24:35 Number of calls Steger brings into a game28:10 Emphasizing turnovers in practice34:25 The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 04, 2022

On today's podcast Keith Grabowski discusses ideas for developing senior leadership in your program. He gives examples from his experiences at the college and high school level.Shownotes:-Phases through off season-Leadership ladder-Standards for leaders/captains-Requirements for completing program-Connecting to teammates-Evaluation of leadership in program-Captain interviews-Ideas for developing vocal leadership-Connecting to other program stakeholders-Example captain interview questionsRelated episodes: "The Leadership Ladder":https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/quickcast-the-leadership-ladderMike Kuchar - "Player Driven Leadership Program"https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-driven-culture-mike-kuchar-xo-labsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 03, 2022

On todays' episode, Lazarus Morgan joins us to discuss how he helped develop the #5 defense in NCAA D3 in 2021 at SUNY Cortland.Coach Morgan also talks about his plan to lead his new program where he has become the head coach at Buffalo State University.Shownotes:-Start in coaching-It’s about developing people and relationships-Being patient for the right opportunity -Be yourself-Reset the culture-The players hold each other accountable on championship teams-It takes time-How the pandemic allowed the defense to come together-Unique aspects of SUNY Cortland defense-Zone blitzing -Game planning the zone blitz - what type of quarterback are we playing?-Practicing the pressure skills-Teaching the “Steal” technique-Teaching tackling with limitations -Live, thud and buzz practice tempos-Productive missed tackles-Advice to advance through the profession -Don’t lose sight of the fundamentals -Winning edge - play for each otherConnect with Coach Morgan:@FB_Coach_MorganNYSHSFCA Clinic/MegaTicket:nyshsfca2022.coachesclinic.comRelated:Episode with Blaise Faggiano, Head Coach Uticahttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utica-college-head-coach-blaise-faggianoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 2022

This episode features a section of new offensive coordinator at the University of Hawaii Ian Shoemaker.Coach Shoemaker has made a journey through small college football with his previous stop at the Eastern Washington University were he led one of the top offenses in the FCS.Coach Shoemaker was at the forefront of the uptempo and RPO trend and still utilizes those in his offenses today. In addition to the stressors like Tempo and RPO, Shoemaker layers in other stressors like formation into the boundary, stacks and bunches, compressions, and unbalanced.In this episode from his clinic talk at the Virtual Football Summit, he shared those ideas.Link to Coach Shoemaker's clinics:https://bit.ly/34nMq4ePrevious episodes with Coach Shoemaker:Positional Flexibility and Using Drones:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/positional-flexibility-and-use-of-drones-ian-shoemaker-oc-eastern-washington?si=8225cbb1373947b6adee898ba27ecdf4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingPace, Tempo and Buckets of Decisions:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/pace-tempo-and-buckets-of-decision-ian-shoemaker-off-coordinator-at-eastern-washington-univ?si=0763c5ae764d43adb5f828a3d13046c7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 2022

In this podcast we share coaching points from Kyle Flood, Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at the University of Texas.These were from the Lauren's First and Goal Clinic and the COOL Clinic. Those clinics will be in March and May respectively. Shownotes:-Three coaching points for each position-What makes an effective blocker?-Inside Zone or Duo?-Coaching the OL on RPO and considerations for the future-Coaching points for insert zone frontside and backsidenyshsfca2022.coachesclinic.comKyle Flood Clinic Bundle:https://bit.ly/3rVsga1Related:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/nyshsfca-kyle-flood-university-of-alabama-offensive-line-coach?si=900ab8bf64d24b5697a5dee30696aeb9&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/winning-on-the-line-of-scrimmage-kyle-flood-ol-coach-alabama?si=49dc4431d56744f5bfdce9dfcae8cef1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Pete Shinnick, head coach at the University of West Florida. 2016 was the first season for the West Florida football program and the Argonauts compiled a 5-6 record, marking the most wins by a first year NCAA Division II program in over a decade. The following year, Shinnick led West Florida to play in the D-II National Championship. Shinnick has been awarded the 2017 AFCA Coach of the Year, the 2017 D2Football.com National Coach of the Year, and the AFCA Region 2 Coach of the year. On today’s episode, Shinnick and host Keith Grabowski talk about what he looks for in a player and creating unity among players and the coaching staff.Show Notes -Starting a football program -Shinnick’s background -Lessons Shinnick has learned throughout his career -Teaching players off the field -Flipped coaching-What Shinnick seeks in players -Pillars of West Florida’s culture -Creating unity among coaches and players-Translating culture to the field -Offense at West Florida -RPOs -Gap scheme-The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2022

This is one of our most listened-to episodes from the first years of the podcast. The QB Collective's influence both in quarterback development and coaching education continues to grow, and you see its influence all over the game today. This episode tells the story of the QB Collective's beginning and the vision of Richmond Flowers III to grow something that positively impacts the game and the people who are a part of it. From the Archives:Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast guest is Richmond Flowers III, CEO and founder of QB Collective, which trains high school, college and NFL quarterbacks. Flowers coached four seasons as an offensive assistant for the Washington Redskins under head coach Mike Shanahan, a QB Collective staff member.Flowers – a wide receiver during his playing days – was drafted in 2001 by the Jacksonville Jaguars and spent three combined seasons on the Dallas Cowboys and Redskins practice squads. Flowers also played in NFL Europe, the Canadian Football League and Arena Football League. He played three years at Duke, before spending his last collegiate season at Tennessee-Chattanooga.On today’s show, Flowers and host Keith Grabowski talk about Flowers’ coaching experience and how it helped him create and develop QB Collective.Show Notes-What is QB Collective?-Instructors at QB Collective camps-Influence of his father in football-Why he picked Duke to play college football-Meeting Kyle Shanahan at Duke-Experience in the NFL and NFL Europe-Being out of position in the NFL-Takeaways from playing career-Time between playing and coaching football-Differences from playing and coaching-Learning while with the Redskins as a coach-A system to develop players and coaches-Favorite moments from QB Collective campsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 24, 2022

In today’s podcast Keith Grabowski is joined by Tim Sauer head coach at Jesup Community School (IA) in the “Your Call” series. Coach Sauer introduces his F.R.E.A.K acronym that helps control the culture climate in his program. Grabowski and Coach Sauer discuss why it was made and how it is used in his program. 00:47 Creating F.R.E.A.K02:20 Process of creating F.R.E.A.K03:10 Expectations in F.R.E.A.KInsert Chart03:15 No Fluff05:00 Respect07:00 Enthusiasm09:15 Always count on me11:18 Keep swinging12:55 Sharing F.R.E.A.K with the players14:26 Integrating F.R.E.A.K into Jesup Football15:40 Involving the staff to set the standard16:37 Evolving F.R.E.A.K down the road17:45 Connect with coach on Twitter: @timothyjsauerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2022

Ryan Maiuri joins us on the podcast to discuss the Central football offense which was #1 in total offense (570.1 yards per game) and scoring (53.5 points per game) in 2021..Originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan, Maiuri graduated from Lakeland College (Wis.) in 2006 and received Illini-Badger Conference player of the year honors in 2005. He led the Muskies to their first-ever playoff berth and was the league's offensive player of the year in 2004.Maiuri has been an assistant at Lakeland, Winona State, Adrian College, and a graduate assistant at Minnesota under Jerry Kill.Shownotes:-Start in coaching-Offensive philosophy and culture-Having undersized, athletic players-Schemes that fit well with undersized linemen-Balancing the use of tempo and motions and shifts-Player involvement in constructing the offense-Educated freedom-F.R.E.A.K.S-Decentralized decision making-QB and WR meeting time-More group and team during season than individual-Group and team periods used throughout the week-Communication in inside run-Pass concepts-Teaching four verticals-Practicing four verticals-Most effective plays in the Central passing game-The need for having Both RPO and play action-Technology and changes through COVID-Winning edge - coaching with loveTwitter: @coachmaiuriLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2022

Having trained more than 60 Division 1 quarterbacks in the past several years, quarterback coach Will Hewlett has quickly become one of the country’s most sought after experts on the position. Hewlett is known for his focus on elite-level passing mechanics, helping quarterbacks improve speed of release, accuracy, and performance under pressure.“Traditionally, the quarterback has been one of the most under- coached positions on the team,” says Hewlett. “Playing QB can be both frustrating and rewarding. I love seeing the progression from a youth camper into an elite position player – physically and mentally.”Parents and coaches alike have seen the progress Coach Hewlett can bring about in a young QB – often referred to as the “difference maker”.Hewlett is constantly traveling throughout the country working with quarterback prospects from coast to coast.Hewlett says, “I love working with developing talents all over the country. To meet with a young player’s coaches, see the programs and even watch the progress unfold on Friday nights is as fulfilling to me as anything in my career.”Hewlett has consulted with NFL, UFL, and NCAA coaches and continues to work with quarterbacks in the SEC, ACC, Big 10 and other conferences. In addition, Coach Hewlett is a top-ranked speaker at the Glazier Clinics tour, the largest football coaching clinics with over 26,000 active members and has co-authored a top selling book on passing mechanics.Hewlett is the first Australian-born quarterback to play NCAA football. His playing career extended to the pro-ranks, with a stint in the Arena League. His college experience included the University of Nevada and the University of Dubuque.Shownotes:-Overview of Sports Illustrated article, QB creativity-Progression to teaching fluidity and athleticism-Allowing creativity and free play for QB self discovery-Inadvertently coaching creativity out if the QB-Patrick Mahomes comes along and things change-What if we encourage creativity?-Free play approach in training-Learning from movement specialists - Shawn Myszka-What happens when the line on the diagram ends?-Evolution in involving movement coaches - Kurt Hester-Recommendations for drilling and practice programming-Football is not an individual sport, timing is developed together-Teaching the QB to perform in chaos-Utilizing technology to train-QB coach as the artist-Aaron Rodgers foot pop-Learning through social media-The QB CollectiveLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2022

On today's Coach and Coordinator Podcast, University of Chicago Offensive Coordinator Kyle Derickson joins us to discuss the Maroons' high powered offense which was #5 in NCAA D3 in both total yards (518 per game) and points (48 per game) as well as #1 on 3rd Down Conversions (56.6%) and #8 Red Zone Offense (88.9%).Coach Derickson discusses the philosophy behind their offense as well as how his football journey has taught him to be adaptable to the coaching situations he's been in.Show notes:-Learning on the defensive side of the ball-Being adaptable in new situations-From Zone/Play Action to Triple Option to Air Raid -Progression as a teacher of the game-Taking a piece of the last stop with you-Learning from coaching the Triple-Adapting terminology - one person vs. 55 people-Developing a philosophy of offense year to year-Taking control of the game through running the ball-Ball control to open explosives-Giving QB control of the game-Creating explosives by being simple-3rd down success-Red zone success-Stats that are most important: Touchdowns and Turnovers-Practicing situations-Call sheet organization and volume-Unique characteristic as an OC-The winning edge - be a part of something biggerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2022

Jim Meyer is today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Meyer currently retired from coaching after serving as the defensive coordinator at Baldwin Wallace University (Berea, Ohio). He sits down with Keith to discuss why it’s critical that coaches stick to a schedule, why head coaches need to be respectful of their assistants’ time and how he contains the perimeter with his blader and razor concept. He also dishes on his most famous football pupil—LeBron James, who Meyer coached on the gridiron during his freshman and sophomore seasons at St. Vincent-St. Mary (Akron, Ohio).Show notes1:08 Coaching at every level of football2:51 Why it's critical that head coach starts on time (not early) and ends on time (not late)5:05 "No new plays go in after 10 p.m."8:20 There are people behind the Xs and Os12:15 Your opponent is working, too--and you need to do more14:15 The art of coaching is understanding what your kids can and cannot do17:23 Shutting down the outside perimeter game with the blader and razor concept22:49 Importance of a strong relationship with the offensive coordinator24:56 Coaching LeBron James in high school28:54 Coaching Jason Taylor in college (and Taylor's transition from OLB to DE)32:51 Respecting other coaches' time37:02 The winning edgeLearn Defense: coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2022

On today's podcast, Joe Matheson, offensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls joins us to talk about their Top Gun Offense which was #2 in NCAA Division 3 in total yard in 2021 at 544.3 yards per game.He discusses how they utilized the pandemic to take care of their players and create a brand behind what they do.Shownotes:-Start in coaching-Working for Jerry Kill-Leading people to meaningful results-Transition to being an OC-What can you be great at?-The Top Gun Offense-Branding the offense-Aligning the staff to go fast-Coaching the mechanics of playing fast-As much of what you don't do as it is what you do-Creating a game like environment in practice-It's about what you emphasize-Balance of the personnel and how you attack within the system-Every run has an attachment-Not striving for balance - run/pass-Receiver blocking in an RPO offense-Drills and techniques for receiver blocking-Millenial Oklahoma drill-Being great upfront opens up explosive opportunities-Approach to going for it on 4th-Trends vs. Tempo Offenses-Handling simulated pressures-Winning Edge: ConsistencyTwitter: @CoachJMathLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2022

Today's guest is Colin Bruton, head football coach and offensive coordinator at Lakeland University.In 2021, Lakeland had one of the top producing offenses in the country in NCAA Division III. Total offense they produced 523.4 yards per game (#4) and 45.1 points per game (#10).Coach Bruton talks about making the transition from defensive coordinator to offensive coordinator as well as what makes their 10 personnel uptempo offense successful:Shownotes:-Start in coaching-Evolution as a coach-Start in coaching the back end of defense-How he expects his young coaches to develop years 1-3-Mentor - Mike Emendorfer - learning how relationship make a difference-Kevin Daugherty-Moving from DC to OC-Promoting from within-Controlling the game O vs D-Leveraging knowledge develop on defense as the OC-Things that give defenses trouble-Speed option-Make all skill players a threat-Operating at the fastest tempo-Toughest concepts to defend at tempo-Psychological effect of how many series are played-Playing complimentary football as a high tempo team-Approach to play calling-How speed option helps play calling in 10 personnel offense-Key to successful speed option-Winning Edge - get our guys healthy and happy to SaturdayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2022

Having trained more than 60 Division 1 quarterbacks in the past several years, quarterback coach Will Hewlett has quickly become one of the country’s most sought after experts on the position. Hewlett is known for his focus on elite-level passing mechanics, helping quarterbacks improve speed of release, accuracy, and performance under pressure.“Traditionally, the quarterback has been one of the most under- coached positions on the team,” says Hewlett. “Playing QB can be both frustrating and rewarding. I love seeing the progression from a youth camper into an elite position player – physically and mentally.”Parents and coaches alike have seen the progress Coach Hewlett can bring about in a young QB – often referred to as the “difference maker”.Hewlett is constantly traveling throughout the country working with quarterback prospects from coast to coast.Hewlett says, “I love working with developing talents all over the country. To meet with a young player’s coaches, see the programs and even watch the progress unfold on Friday nights is as fulfilling to me as anything in my career.”Hewlett has consulted with NFL, UFL, and NCAA coaches and continues to work with quarterbacks in the SEC, ACC, Big 10 and other conferences. In addition, Coach Hewlett is a top-ranked speaker at the Glazier Clinics tour, the largest football coaching clinics with over 26,000 active members and has co-authored a top selling book on passing mechanics.Hewlett is the first Australian-born quarterback to play NCAA football. His playing career extended to the pro-ranks, with a stint in the Arena League. His college experience included the University of Nevada and the University of Dubuque.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 2022

On this installment of the "Game Plan for your Next Job" series, Keith is joined again by Frostburg Head Softball Coach and CEO of CoachingPortfolio.com Bill Vasko.The discussion centers around how the portfolio has become an important tool in the job search process and how to maximize the technology of today to show who you are, your branding, and how you can bring value to a program.Related:Game Plan for Your Next Job Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/game-plan-for-your-next-jobLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 2022

For most programs, January is the start of the off-season.The gains made in the next six months are critical and must happen in order to have success in the fall. Keeping players focused and moving toward their goals and the team’s goals sometimes is a challenge when the season is so far off. Having a system to provide feedback and recognize the accomplishments of players as they develop themselves helps motivate and create excitement while working through the winter months.Today Keith Grabowski shares four examples from both the high school and college level of how the staffs he worked on accomplished this and tailored to off season to meet the team's needs and objectives.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 2022

On today's podcast, Keith Grabowski share his thoughts on how coaches can receive and provide value from each other.The offseason is in full swing now and it is the opportunity to learn and develop as a coach. Keith addresses some myths in the coach education market as well as the best ways to share knowledge and receive value for it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 2022

Part 2 with Rick Jones, now the Senior Assistant to Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz at the University of Missouri. Today's episode focuses on something exteremely important to how Coach Jones developed his career - learning. He explains his approach and how he helped his staff develop as well.At the time of the recording, Coach Jones was the head coach at Greenwood High School in Arkansas. In his 31 seasons as a head coach, Jones’ recorded a record of 317-74 with nine state championships and five runners-up. including his record at Greenwood of 185-26 with eight state championships and three runners-up.His multiple achievements and awards include being named 18 times "Coach of the Year," "2012 National Coach of the Year," 2018 AFCA Power of Influence National Coach of the Year, and Oklahoma High School Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee, to name a few. But he'll tell you his greatest accomplishment is building up and empowering others, especially young men, to be successful in life.Shownotes:-Grading finish/definition of finish-Understanding the bigger picture-Have a burning passion to learn-Tony Mason “Coaching Coaches”-Book recommendations-Takeaway from a clinic-How Coach Jones snd his staff learn-Ideas to get better at 3rd and 1-Finding balance in life-Concerns about the future of the game-Embracing changeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2021

This is an episode from the early days of the podcast with Rick Jones, now the Senior Assistant to Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz at the University of Missouri.At the time of the recording, Coach Jones was the head coach at Greenwood High School in Arkansas. In his 31 seasons as a head coach, Jones’ recorded a record of 317-74 with nine state championships and five runners-up. including his record at Greenwood of 185-26 with eight state championships and three runners-up. His multiple achievements and awards include being named 18 times "Coach of the Year," "2012 National Coach of the Year," 2018 AFCA Power of Influence National Coach of the Year, and Oklahoma High School Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee, to name a few. But he'll tell you his greatest accomplishment is building up and empowering others, especially young men, to be successful in life.In part 1 of our interview, Coach Jones discussed why he coaches, his approach to coaching, and his philosophy of building a culture.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2021

Brett Bartholomew teams up with Joe Eisenmann and Keith Grabowski in today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. In the podcast, he discusses his book Conscious Coaching, the importance of fundamentals, and shares ways to improve simple drills.Show notes=Bartholomew discusses his new book-Building trust within a team- How to communicate with “tough” kids-The importance of fundamentals-Improving on simple drills-Combating “copy and paste” coaching-Duties as a HS Strength coachTwitter @coach_brettbLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2021

Trinity (Louisville, Ky.) offensive coordinator Andrew Coverdale sits down with Keith in this episode of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Coverdale dishes on how he defines toughness, why offensive coordinators need to understand the philosophy—and not just the schemes—behind opposing defenses and why “culture vs. scheme” is a false dichotomy. Coverdale also shares the key offensive concepts that paved the way for Trinity’s 15-0, state title-winning season in 2016.SHOW NOTES•Most important advice Coverdale has ever received•What made him want to be a football coach•First coaching job•Keys to development•The philosophy of Coverdale’s offense•How to build 'collective consciousness' in a program•Defining toughness •How to be a teacher •Keys to maximizing the walkthrough •How to keep more players engaged in walkthroughs •The key concept Coverdale leaned on during his team’s 15-0 season in 2016•Beginning the process of game planning, and why understanding the philosophy of a defense is critical •Translating a game plan to practice script •Mastering play-calling in the red zone through preparation •Mistakes made as a young coach—and lessons learned •Best coaching advice received •Why culture vs. scheme is a false dichotomy •Book recommendation •Lessons learned from coaching clinics•Learning this offseason from Chris Peterson•The NFL defensive trend that will make its way down to high school soon •Favorite piece of coaching technology •How to balance football with faith and family •Concerns for future of our game •Toughest defense to face •Why Coverdale would love to learn from former De La Salle coach Bob Ladouceur•What gives him the winning edgeOther episodes from Coach Coverdale:Practice Tips: https://bit.ly/3qO3GaLHow to Play Fast: https://bit.ly/3qya6KGCoach Coverdale Boundary Passing Concepts:https://bit.ly/3etVQNoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2021

Jake Barro, head coach of Arizona state champion Casa Grande High School joins the podcast to talk about how they develop the individual and then the program. Coach Barro is the 2021 Arizona Cardinals High School Coach of the Year.Coach talks about how he evolved to this process of development as well as their wide zone play which gets their offense going.Shownotes:-Family experience-Showing them who you are-It's a process-Understanding who each individual is-Being vulnerable-Who are you?-meetings-Who are we - our standards-Evolution to focus on individual first-Why and why me?-Have to get to know individual-Building a champions in Covid era-Building around the wide zone play-It is about execution and repetition -Building drills off what will happen RB vision-Creating consistency with a play-The need for a starting point play-Diagnose the defense with the starting point play-The game is played within context-Situational football and practice-Reinvent yourself each year - constantly evolve but keep core beliefs-Winning edge - player development - the individual and then the team -Player development transitioned into program developmentTwitter:@CoachBarroLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 27, 2021

In this podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares and discusses the late George Allen's book, How to Train a Quarterback.Grabowski points out that the book was really designed to train a play caller, which in 1960, when the book was published, was the quarterback.A very detailed coach, Allen laid out a plan taking into account every aspect of the game which a play caller needs to be aware of and utilize when calling plays.Grabowski also shares Allen's drills for mentally preparing the play caller which applies today and can be used to enhance the mental process and understanding of both the play caller and his quarterbacks.Related:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/best-of-quarterback-development?in=user-804678956/sets/best-of-coach-and-coordinator&si=7f50182fec5c4c1eb15a1b7ab447ab09&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 2021

Casey Jacobsen, the co-defensive coordinator at Morningside College (Sioux City, Iowa), joins Coach and Coordinator podcast. He’s been at Morningside for over 18 years, starting as an offensive line assistant, then transitioning to special teams coordinator before becoming the co-defensive coordinator. Jacobsen sits down with Keith to discuss the “Wolf Pack Pyramid,” maintaining tempo with the scout team and the importance of attention detail.:22 Why he became a football coach1:02 Transitioning from an offensive line coach to a defensive coordinator2:17 3 biggest influences on his coaching philosophy4:14 How consistency has contributed to success5:07 The “Wolf Pack Pyramid” and how it encompasses the team culture7:02 Morningside’s defensive philosophy8:25 Paying attention to the details12:37 How to get fast tempo out of the scout team16:34 Getting too “fired up” at players17:29 Book recommendation19:12 Learning unbalanced formations from the NFL21:19 Doing the small jobs right21:46 Balancing family and footballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2021

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's defensive coordinator Jeff Dittman talks about what he's learned and changed after a 600 day layoff from football and implemented in 2021 to help RPI to a championship and berth in the NCAA playoffs.Resources:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-jeff-pittman-defensive-coordinator-at-rpi-nyhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mvp-process-ralph-isernia-hc-rpiState Association MegaTicket:http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/12/its-clinic-season/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2021

On today's episode, Scott Abell the head coach at Davidson College discusses what he's learned from the past season.The Davidson Wildcats won back-to-back Liberty League Championships as well as leading the FCS in Rushing Offense and 3rd Down Conversions in 2021.Coach discusses:-Dealing with a quarterback change-Process for determining what fits best with a new QB-Starting with a different base play and building off of it-Establishing answers - you need answers before you have to use them-Reps and practice needs to get the offense ready-Mapping out the install-How explosive plays are created-3rd down conversions - philosophy and execution-1 hour and 50 minute practice breakdown-Challenges to building a team in a COVID era-Turn obstacles into opportunityRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/college-leaders-scott-abell-head-coach-davidson-fcs-1-offense-in-2018Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2021

Chuck Kyle has ben the head coach at his alma mater St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio since 1983, owning an overall record of 290-67-1 (.812) and a mark of 61-12 (.836) in Ohio state playoffs. He has led the St. Ignatius Wildcats to a state-record 11 Division I State Titles: 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1999, 2001, 2008, 2011. Kyle's Wildcats have also won National Championships in 1989, 1993, 1995.Kyle was named the head coach of the United States' first junior national football team in 2009, Team USA. The team competed in the International Federation of American Football Junior World Championship, June 27-July 5, 2009, in Canton, Ohio. The event was a first and is slated to be held once every four years. Kyle lead the 2009 Team USA to an undefeated season.Kyle was himself once a running back at St. Ignatius in the late 1960s. He also played football at John Carroll University, where he injured his shoulder. In 1973 he began teaching at St. Ignatius. He continues there today, not only as the varsity football coach but also an English teacher and track coach.Kyle was named High School Coach of the Year by USA Today in 1989 and 1993, while his St. Ignatius squads of those years were named mythical national champions.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2021

Today’s episode of Coach & Coordinator podcast features legendary high school football coach Chuck Kyle. He’s coached at his alma mater, Cleveland St. Ignatius High School, for 39 years, compiling 369 wins, along with 11 state championships and three national titles. He also works with the Cleveland Browns as their youth football advisor. 2022 will be Coach Kyle's 40th and final season as he announced his retirement plans on December 13, 2021.An English teach at the high school, Coach Kyle uses the analogy that "every season is a book" in this episode as he joins Keith to talk about how to properly evaluate the season.We wish Coach Kyle the best of luck and well wishes as he prepares for his final season.Show notes-How a football season is like a book-Why you should remember to focus on what went well when analyzing the season-Remember the human element in the game-The importance of analyzing what you did as a staff that helped a kid get better-How to convince a player why playing a certain position is better for them-Why the group mentality isn’t always helpful-Why “keeping them honest” isn’t enough-Why execution suffers when the playbook expandsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2021

For the past 10 years, we’ve heard and seen the word “culture” being thrown about arbitrarily. In conversations with coaches, in reports we’ve published, in clinic talks we’ve attended, in the posters and t-shirts we see in programs and in sports “culture” books we’ve read…Athletes and coaches praise it when things go well and cite it as the primary catalyst for things going wrong. It is the most hackneyed phrase in sports, yet no one doubts that it is the most powerful factor when it comes to building a football program.There were things we already knew about building culture. We knew it was the bloodline of any program and it had to be all-inclusive in order to be effective. We also knew that it had to continually be re-evaluated and re-aligned based on changing dynamics like environment and personnel. Coaches can never allow a culture to grow stagnant.Most importantly, we knew that the healthiest form of culture is one that is completely player-driven, where players are empowered with ownership in creating and defending a program’s core values. The generated ownership and accountability that comes as result is invaluable to a program’s success, often producing achievements significantly above talent level.But how do you get to player-driven culture? How do you make the transition from being coach-led to being player-led? And how will it take?Today's guest Mike Kuchar of X&O Labs shares what he found in doing an extensive study of over 40 programs and how they build culture, and then building his findings into a system that is built around 7 behaviors:1. Messaging2. Collaboration3. Connectivity4. Self Advocacy5. Emotional Awareness6. Responsibility7. ResiliencyGet Mike's study (over 3 hours)here:https://bit.ly/3EOKWh4Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2021

In part 2 of this podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares thoughts on how the game is becoming a thinking man's game and uses an interview from Bill Walsh to point out important philosophies and tactics that helped Coach Walsh bring his teams to the top.Evaluating Players in Training Camp:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/evaluating-players-in-training-camp-9-college-coaches-share-their-insightIdeas for Actionable Film Grading:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-actionable-film-gradingThe Edge Week 2 -Evaluating players, units, team and scheme throughout the seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-edge-week-2-evaluating-players-units-team-and-scheme-throughout-the-seasonDeliberate Practice Series:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/deliberate-practice-season-2https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/deliberate-practiceEnter the Sweepstakes:glazierclinics.com/winLink to the Article in Harvard Business Review:https://hbr.org/1993/01/to-build-a-winning-team-an-interview-with-head-coach-bill-walshLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2021

On this podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares thoughts on how the game is becoming a thinking man's game and uses an interview from Bill Walsh to point out important philosophies and tactics that helped Coach Walsh bring his teams to the top.Enter the Sweepstakes:glazierclinics.com/winLink to the Article in Harvard Business Review:hbr.org/1993/01/to-build-a-wi…head-coach-bill-walshLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 2021

On today's podcast, Fordham assistant coach Vince DiGaetano shares the system which defines the tempo and finishes of their practices and how these definition create a synergy within different periods of practice and most importantly how it translates to game day.Shownotes:-Vertical alignment with the head coach/program-Tempo and finish carrying over to drill periods-Being a better Thud team-Keeping players off the ground-Meeting "on demand" player needs-Using acronyms-TAG: Tackle Grass and Angles-Eating up space-Translating to game reps-If you don't bend knees you are not making a tackle-TUC Tackle Under Control -Redistributing weight-Ball carrying hop into air = strike on the rise-Dig-Translate TUC into speed and power-Designing drills to work in the content of game/11 v 11-Back to the vertical alignment to head coach on top-Staying off the ground-THUD Tackle High Until Domination-Tightening from the Grips to the Hips-If you are good enough to keep him up, you are definitely good enough to put him down-Not having text book tackles-70% of all plays end in a tackle-BALL Be At Leverage and Learn-How non-contact periods are like shadow boxing-Walk-thru periods-The results Sharing concepts and learning- Clayton Kendrick-Holmes, "I don't want to see someone else's drill tape. I want to see what meaningful for our players."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 2021

On today's podcast Keith is joined by Rich Massaro, a former player who is now the Assistant Personnel Director for the Hamilton Tigercats. Rich talks about the mindset that allowed him to break into the industry and the skill set that he has developed to continue growing as a professional.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined again by Tony Holler, creator of the Feed the Cats speed workout program. Holler has over 40 years of experience coaching football, basketball and track in the state of Illinois. Holler joined the podcast today to talk about the pursuit of speed and power and how coaches can set up their off seasons now to create "apex predators."Shownotes:-The current situation-Changing the Mindset-Working for 90 seconds of an hour (work to rest ration)-The need for speed in all positions-Data on top 10 NFL tackles-Slow does not age well and it doesn’t play well-The average measurables of the sack leaders in the NFL-Issue with the “let’s grind” mentality-Asking the right questions-Record, rank, and publish-Seeking fatigue instead of seeing fatigue as the enemy-Getting buy-in from players and coaches and parents-Joey Garuacio-You can’t argue with the numbers-Measuring what matters-Creating apex predators-Baseline measurements-When is more strength detrimental?-Brian Kula - Christian McCaffery’s trainer-No single lift translates to being fast-What to measure and how-Calculating MPH-You have to run fast to get fast-Testing is training and training is testing
Measuring jumps twice per week-How to record, rank and publish-The numbers tell you so much-Treating entire team as athletes-Speed workouts and X-Factor workouts-Become like fast people and do what fast people do-Recovery is pronounced-Don’t crush them on Monday-Track and Field Consortium-Change comes from the fringe-The Feed the Cats network of coachesTwitter @pntrackFeed the Cats Football Bundle:https://bit.ly/32F6RZDTrack Football Consortiumhttps://bit.ly/3cZMiJzLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2021

On today's episode. Keith is joined by the three state champion head coaches from Alaska, Mathias Weinberger from Redington HS, Luke Balash from Lathrop HS, and Jeff Trotter from East Anchorage HS.The share the challenges of coaching in Alaska, what went into winning a state championship, and their approach moving forward.Shownotes:-Mathias - coming to Alaska-Luke & Jeff growing up in Alaska-Exposure and recruiting for Alaska-Systems utilized-Developing the system to fit players-Getting speed on defense-Take away what they do best-Basing from a 3-4-Lessons learned from 2021 and how it’s changed the coach-Covid forcing to learn how to adjust better-Changing practice style-Keeping the kids up-Tightest team because they leaned on each other-Season end - starting connected-Social/emotional development-Did it to keep kids healthy-The need to keep it simple-Season rewarded simplicity-Consistency in staff as a component of success-Mantra - “Stay in the game”-Commonalities and things that led to a state championship-What makes a season special-It’s ok to do it for yourself - enjoy the experience and the ride-Handling 40% turnover-Next steps to move forward after a championship-Code & the Keys: EMAL - Every Man a Leader-Winning Edge - Coach Win - Don’t force a system on your players; they have to buy in-Coach Balash - Focus on the state of your heart-Coach Trotter - keep learningRehgister to win the Coach and Coordinator 5 Year Anniversary Sweepstakes:glazierclinics.com/winLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2021

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Angus Reid. Reid is a former CFL offensive lineman whose 13-year career brought championships and multiple awards of accomplishment. Keith Grabowski brings Reid on to discuss his TED talk on why kids need high school football and his book “Thank You Coach: Learning How to Live, by Being Taught How to Play”. In this podcast Reid highlights what the game of football does for young people, and the everlasting impact he received from his coach in the CFL which Keith believes should be a coach’s ultimate goal.01:53 Reid’s TED Talk08:35 Reid’s relationship with Dan Dorazio11:39 Football is a people business14:56 Are you impacting players beyond the game?16:12 Coach Dorazio’s player to coach relationship18:50 You must know people and treat them individually22:05 Coaches must maximize what’s in front them25:19 You’re not going to rise to the occasion, you’re going to sink to your training28:28 Coach Dorazio’s use of humor33:20 Excelling at the game with skill and technique34:45 Practice: focus and frequency36:15 If something matters you do it every single day37:45 Make your standard crystal clear41:25 How Dorazio looked at film45:45 Dorazio’s personal letters49:20 Trust54:47 The “Thank you”55:48 Keith’s thank you from a former player57:35 Where to get “Thank You Coach”Win flight, hotel, rental car and Glazier staff pass:glazierclinics.com/winReid's Ted Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go1-okBq3LUEpisode with Coach D'Orazio:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ask-coach-dan-dorazio-longtime-collegiate-and-cfl-offensive-line-coachLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2021

On this season wrap-up episode with Noel Mazzone we talk about the approach taken when a season ends in order to get your offense ready for the next season. We talk about emphasizing strengths, solving problems, understanding what answers you will need in the future. We talk about gathering information and making decisions for the next season as well as methods of improving in practice, in meeting rooms, and as an individual.Enter to win the flight for 2, hotel, rental car and Glazier Season Staff Pass: glazinerclinics.com/winLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, part of the High Performance Series, features Shawn Myszka, the pro performance director of Explosive Edge Athletics in Minneapolis, where he consults several NFL athletes. Myszka and USA Football’s Dr. Joe Eisenmann discuss movement and agility in football with host Keith Grabowski.1:49 How Myszka got his start in studying football player movement7:26 How you teach agility and reaction on the field12:38 How to teach agility concepts to high school players20:33 How to teach fundamental agility drills to youth players24:51 Myszka’s views on “The Agility Ladder”31:20 Tips that will improve player agility drillsRegister to win the staff pass, flight for two, hotel and rental car (awarded 12/12/21):glazierclinics.com/winPlaylist with Shawn Myszka:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-movement-miyagi-playlist?si=2c4195372f1d469d95b2e87183dda660Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2021

On today's podcast Keith discusses the importance of digging through the data of the just ended season to better understand strengths and weaknesses as well as a plan for the future.Keith discusses how evaluation is a key component of a strong culture, shares an example of what evaluation can do for a team, and gives suggestions on where to start the process.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. Shea was offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s discussion will be focused a look back at a season after it’s complete.Show notes2:20 Looking back at memorable seasons5:37 How to build loyalty within a staff8:52 Taking accountability9:39 What makes a team special?13:07 Players’ definition of roles 20:16 Developing the passing game25:03 Play action mechanicsWin the trip for two (flight, hotel and rental car) and the clinics staff pass: https://www.glazierclinics.com/winLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2021

Coach DJ Eliot joins us on the fifth episode of our Defensive Series to discuss the #1 ranked defense in the FBS, the Wisconsin Badgers. Coach Eliot has 20+ years of coaching experience in the collegiate rankings.Coach Eliot’s pedigree includes coaching stops at Kansas, Florida State, Miami, Colorado and Kentucky, as well as time with proven winners and program builders Jimbo Fisher and Mark Stoops. Additionally, Coach Eliot is among a select group of defensive thought-leaders that regularly clinic around the principles of the 3-4 defense.Today we break down the #6 ranked Houston Cougar defense under defensive coordinator Doug Belk.Shownotes:-Division 3 football-Bracket and run fits-Adjustments to fly-How to play halves with a hook defender-Level, Look and Listen-"In" Calls-Handling motion in Man Fee and Match 3-Determining how to adjust-Handling Y motion with Bump in the box-Alerts pre snap for Y motion-Simulated Man Free pressure-Bear on 3rd down to get protection you want-Nick Saban vs. Vic Fangio Match 3 and how to tell which is being played-Mixing Match 3 and Rat 1 to avoid the O picking on a weakness-Fishtail to hold 2 shell-Going from 2 high to 1 high off snap indicator-Study of snap indicator - using the play clock-Crash Quarters - running CB/Safety blitzes from boundary with a 2 speed-Red ZoneFollow Coach on twitter @CoachEliotListen to the Home Visit podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2021

In this episode of in the NZone, Noel and Keith discuss how to install and teach players to think and problem solve on their own and different methods of accomplishing this.Shownotes to followLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2021

On today's podcast Keith Grabowski shares an excerpt from Bill Walsh's book, Finding the Winning Edge. He shares ideas from Coach Walsh on sustaining success after a winning season as well as rebounding from a poor season.-Pitfalls for a team experiencing success, especially if unexpected-Refocusing the team after successful season-Dealing with media-Dealing with assistants being in demand from other schools-Complacency-Sustaining the coaches level of detail-Tips for coaches and actions to take-Analyzing what did and did not work-Re-energizing the team that had a poor season-Making changes to staff and scheme-Expectations for playersLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2021

Brian Kightand Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. This podcast will occurred weekly throughout the 2017 season, the first year of the podcast. The series focused on issues that teams face during the season.Show notes-The future episodes for the Leadership Journey podcast-An overview of the performance pathway-Leadership is the base for a successful program-Why it takes two years to change a program-Look for immediate impacts-There are no shortcutsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. Shea was offensive coordinator for theChicago Bearsand quarterbacks coach for theKansas City Chiefs,Miami DolphinsandLos AngelesRams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s discussion will be focused on wrapping up the season.Show notes-Thoughts on approaching a new season-Handling distractions during the end of the season-Developing younger players-Reviewing the season’s game videos-Wrapping things up with players the right way-An end-of-the-season questionnaire -Practice onside kickLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2021

Coach DJ Eliot joins us on the fifth episode of our Defensive Series to discuss the #1 ranked defense in the FBS, the Wisconsin Badgers. Coach Eliot has 20+ years of coaching experience in the collegiate rankings.Coach Eliot’s pedigree includes coaching stops at Kansas, Florida State, Miami, Colorado and Kentucky, as well as time with proven winners and program builders Jimbo Fisher and Mark Stoops. Additionally, Coach Eliot is among a select group of defensive thought-leaders that regularly clinic around the principles of the 3-4 defense.Today we break down the #23 Wyoming Cowboys defense:-4-waying the TE/FB in man-Understanding the man coverage you are in to communicate how to cover-Practicing communications in inside skelly-Back to Backers drill for boot, play action, and bunches-Quarter/Quarter/Half coverage-Creating Bear fronts-Getting the offense to check into different protections-Variations of how to play stacked receivers-Playing sticks coverage technique-5 man pressure on 3rd down-Playing Orbit and Fly motions-Making motion adjustments look the same-Motion to Empty or from Empty-Cross face on Long stick and LB fits-LB coverage will take you to the run fit-Different ways of playing bunch-Man free sim-Aligning at different levels in man-2 minute QQH disguiseKeith example that beat Quarter/Quarter/Halfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvoU2kTTBAQFor your chance to win the package from Glazier, go to www.glazierclinics.com/winDrawing is on the 5 year anniversary of the podcast on 12/12/21.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2021

On this week's installment of "In the NZone" with long time offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, Keith and Noel continue their discussion and brainstroming in exploring different ideas of how to structure an offense, use picture boards and code workds, sequenced plays and more.-an uptempo system structured differently-colors/numbers meaning default plays-using boards and signals-building 2 and 3 play tempo plays-having a default starting pointFor your chance to win the package from Glazier, go to https://www.glazierclinics.com/winDrawing is on the 5 year anniversary of the podcast on 12/12/21.Keith's board system discussed:https://bit.ly/3Dat1RaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2021

St. Xavier (OH) offensive coordinator Andrew Coverdale sits down with Keith in this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Coverdale dishes on how the high school power house transitions their summer install into the season, the practice process on Monday and Saturday, and QB live pass periods. He also shares key offensive concepts that paved the way for Trinity’s 15-0, state title-winning season in 2016.Show Notes-Transitioning summer install into the season-Forcing kids to use their eyes-How to keep a small playbook-The process for Saturday and Monday practices-QB “like it” or “love it” list-Breaking down Monday practices-Live pass periods that help QBs-The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 2021

Brian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Keith and Brian discuss the how to handle stress in today’s podcast.Show notes-The “survival” mentality-Viewing “just get through it” mindset as a weakness-Acknowledging personal struggle is a strength-What lights your fire?-Understanding emotions-Kight’s “Post-traumatic growth” idea-Foundation for managing stress-Fear, anger and love-3 takeaways for the survival coach-“We need great coaches”-The practices of the eliteLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. Shea was offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s discussion will be focused on tips for the fourth quarter of a game.Show notes-Weather as a factor-The passing game-Slowing down your offense-Four-minute drills-The running game-The positives of throwing incomplete passes-Letting the opponent score-End of season: Analyzing Protections-End of season: Analyzing BlitzesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 2021

Coach DJ Eliot joins us on the fifth episode of our Defensive Series to discuss the #1 ranked defense in the FBS, the Wisconsin Badgers. Coach Eliot has 20+ years of coaching experience in the collegiate rankings.Coach Eliot’s pedigree includes coaching stops at Kansas, Florida State, Miami, Colorado and Kentucky, as well as time with proven winners and program builders Jimbo Fisher and Mark Stoops. Additionally, Coach Eliot is among a select group of defensive thought-leaders that regularly clinic around the principles of the 3-4 defense.Today we break down the Badgers defense, one that Coach Eliot is familiar with because it's the defense he ran as well.After week 9, Wisconsin is #1 in total defense (214.6 yards per game) and rushing defense (49.6 ypg) while ranking highly in several categories.Show Notes:History and background of the defenseBase defense:Base Tite 3Playing the with setA to A and B to B rusherExcellent way to keep edges on play action and boot and get inside pressureCompliment to it - double edge pressure with man freeWing bust adjustment for single high Tite 3 vs 12 and 21Empty with big personnelHoles in match 3 and adjustmentCheck to 8 man drop to remove conflictDefending the Power PassGetting eyes in the right spot to recognize power pass or powerTechnique fix - Can’t IO the power passScheme fix - OLB dropCorner blitzCoaching Razor and TrackSwitch call with corner and safetyMethod for communicating adjustments between playersReasons for switch callControlling the controllablesNext level of coachingBadgers Nickel defense:Change CheckAdjustment to Iowa snag conceptBlitz hug techniqueMirroring pressuresGetting work in practiceInside skellyCover 1Changing techniques with under center/gunScheme fix - chase/replaceTechnique fix - fallback1S coverage3rd down defense:Odd overload8 man drop cover 3Not wasting a guy - determining 3 over player3x1 plus or 4x1 adjustmentMiddle pressure 3 cloudChange 3 over in match 3Key call adjustmentPracticing 3rd down situationsProtections periodCheck out Coach Eliot's Podcast:Home VisitLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 04, 2021

This was Brennan Marion's first interview on Coach and Coordinator. At the time he was at Howard University as the offensive coordinator. He moved on to William and Mary and then Hawaii and is now the receivers coach at Pitt.Pitt is one of the top performing offenses in 2021 in total offense, scoring offense, and passing offense.Coach Marion discusses his philosophy, strategy, concepts and more in his first interview on Coach and Coordinator.More of Coach Marion on Coach and Coordinator:Building a Position Room:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brennan-marion-wr-coach-university-of-hawaii-building-your-position-roomNCAA Leaders - The Go-Go Offense:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ncaa-leaders-brennan-marion-howard-university-offensive-coordinatorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 2021

On this week's installment of "In the NZone" with long time offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, Keith and Noel discuss the use of terminology in structuring an offense and how that is done with consideration of being an uptempo offense as well as a huddle team.Starbucks orders and the need for one word callsLearning terminology structuresA study in shortening callsUsing families to structure callsStarting with a default play as a starting pointThinking about the future as you create your structureUsing terms to place X, Y, ZUsing backs as adjustersUsing Tight End as the adjusterThinking about TempoOne word calls and picture boardsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 2021

Brian Kightand Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Today the co-hosts discuss the importance of humility for a leader.Show notes-Humility is important for leaders-The power of culture change-Adults struggling with instant gratification-Why humility is a core principle in football-Conceptual vs. functional humility-5 things required for humility-Be open to having hard conversations-Everyone has different experiences-Ego vs. confidenceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 01, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. Shea was offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s discussion will be focused on tips for teams in the playoffs and run game analysis.Show notes1:50 Advice for teams with long road trips9:32 Playing in a bigger venue12:21 The differences in turf vs. grass14:05 Scripting a game plan for overtime19:48 Deciding on going for two points or the kick26:40 Analyzing the run game31:06 Running explosive plays36:22 Quarterbacks who can runLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2021

Coach DJ Eliot joins us on the fourth episode of our Defensive Series. Coach Eliot has 20+ years of coaching experience in the collegiate rankings.Coach Eliot’s pedigree includes coaching stops at Kansas, Florida State, Miami, Colorado and Kentucky, as well as time with proven winners and program builders Jimbo Fisher and Mark Stoops. Additionally, Coach Eliot is among a select group of defensive thought-leaders that regularly clinic around the principles of the 3-4 defense.Today we break down the Michigan defense:-Defense vs different personnel-Nub side adjustments-Getting corners enough nubs -How top practice run fits-Unbalanced adjustment-When the offense shifts back from unbalanced-11 personnel - 4 man front with sims-2 from the field sim-Must win the 1 on 1 vs the back-3 over player -Quarters coverage vs Trey-Defending boot with sail out technique-Defending boot with end-Pin boot - switching responsibilities-Robot and Radar-Defending boot - techniques for the end-Two ways to fix every problem-Stress instead of read 3 concepts-3rd downs 5 man - man free pressure with safety down to the back-Making checks on defense when they look to the sideline-Communication problems because of noise-Double Mug Zero-One Cross on 3rd down-Assigning the safety to come down to 3 locationsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2021

Coach’s Notebook Show Notes:This week in Coach Grabowski's notebook, Coach Keith Grabowski gives us a page out his notebook about trick plays. This can be a very fun and valuable piece to a team. This gives room for creativity on offense and confusion for opposing defenses. He gives us insight on some of the most popular trick plays used and some of his own. He supplies coaches with a multitude of ideas that can be implemented in season as the end of the season approaches.01:10 Keith’s Trick play article01:20 Oberlin trick play01:35 History of Philly Special03:00 Kevin Kelly’s approach04:30 Skill components05:00 Multiple player exchange06:12 Exchange to pass07:40 Jump pass08:20 Double Pass09:50 Catch and pitch10:35 Throwbacks11:05 Specials11:45 Categories of playsCincinnati Jump pass14:15 Keith’s favorite throwback14:50 Don’t forget the linemen15:00 St. Johnsbury Academy executing a tackle screen in the 2017 Vermont State Championship courtesy of Rich Alercio15:12 Tricks by procedure16:00 How do you practice these16:05 Keith’s Circus Circuit16:15 Hook & Ladder17:00 Heidelberg’s Hook & Ladder17:50 Double Exchange18:25 Double Pass19:20 How to plan these trick plays19:22 Know your opponent19:45 When & where to call trick plays20:30 Set up a play that fits the game plan21:00 Practice the plays21:50 Have funLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2021

On this week's installment of "In the NZone" with long time offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone, Keith and Noel discuss building a game plan to neutralize a defender who can ruin the game, but also finding the player who is the weak link and attacking him.The episode concludes with a discussion on trick plays.-Story from Texas A&M vs. Tennessee-Finding the Ruin the Day Guy or the Fish-Helping on an End-Helping on the Interior-Buster/Nudge Protection-Handling the Alley defender-Conflicting the OLB/SS-Giving a “ruin the game guy” more to think about-Handling the Mike LB-Going after a corner - making them roll coverage-Shots then second and long calls-QB understanding-Why & when meetings-The safety - easiest to handle because of conflicts-Adding a gap to create the perfect run conflict player-Favorite tricks-Ted Lasso-Chuck Amato-The trick play board-Trick play stories-When to call a trick play-Not calling tricks in the “typical” situationsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2021

On this week's installment of our adjustment series, host Keith Grabowski shares ideas on adjustments and use of the quick game especially at the beginning of the game.On defense the focus is on how line stems can cause the offensive line to false start especially on 3rd and 4th and short situations. An explanation of how adjusting the rush at times can help contain a running quarterback in the pocket.On special teams, the addition of a simple shift can induce an encroachment and pick up an easy 5 yards to keep your offensive drive going.Link to Tony Demeo's quick-boot package:https://bit.ly/3pzPQcKLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. He’s served as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator as well as quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s focus will be on finishing the season strong.Show notes1:22 Maintaining consistency2:45 Addressing dual-sport athletes5:31 Not losing track of the seniors7:07 The importance of looking ahead for underclassmen10:12 Helping the seniors with leaving a legacy14:01 Tips for teams heading into the playoffs17:24 Boosting the team confidenceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2021

In this episode from the archives, host Keith Grabowski was joined by in-season guest host Brian Kight to discuss performing under pressure and succeeding in high pressure situations.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2021

Coach DJ Eliot joins us on the third episode of our Defensive Series. Coach Eliot has 20+ years of coaching experience in the collegiate rankings.Coach Eliot’s pedigree includes coaching stops at Kansas, Florida State, Miami, Colorado and Kentucky, as well as time with proven winners and program builders Jimbo Fisher and Mark Stoops. Additionally, Coach Eliot is among a select group of defensive thought-leaders that regularly clinic around the principles of the 3-4 defense.Oklahoma State Defense:-Clouding to the RB-Adjustment with fly or orbit motion-With motion it becomes 3 cloud on the run-Red zone Free Player-Disguise and responsibility-Red Zone Adjustments to Unbalanced-Brackets concept-Adjustments for X Over vs Tackle Over-“NOC” call-“Play it” vs Unbalanced -Adjustments or checks vs shifts into X-Over-Rules for unbalanced adjustments-Recognizing eligibles-The key to being multiple-Flex Backer Defense-Getting a double on the QB-Assigning responsibility to the free underneath player-Game planning or tagging the responsibility of the free player-Oklahoma St stop on a critical down with sticks-Coaching and calling sticks coveragesUCLA Defense:-Multiple line stems-Line stunts -Inverted halves-Utilizing the Safety-Taking away gift throws-Corner blitzes-Pushing the run for width with line stunts-Fall back fits for LB-Getting a double on the QB-Zero coverage complemented by showing it in Quarters-Corner blitz from boundary with man/quarters-Keys to effective corner blitz-Safety blitz keys in quarters lookClinic from Jim Knowles - DC, Oklahoma Statehttps://bit.ly/3lZhcHiClinic from Jerry Azzinaro - DC, UCLAhttps://bit.ly/3E2SsUOLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2021

On this episode of "In the NZone," Coach Noel Mazzone discusses the details to his approach to making half-time adjustments.-What really matters-P&10-How much do we talk about drive starters?-Taking the ball first-Game Planning Drive Starters/P&10-Gathering info and planning at half-Negative playsHolding onto calls for 2nd half-Make their sideline work-Explosives-Getting on track-Addressing mindset-Final words before taking field-Don't chase ghosts-Simple approach to half time adjustmentsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2021

On today's podcast we focus on the special situations. A favorite quote is from "Any Given Sunday"...“The inches we need are everywhere around us. They're in every break of the game, every minute, every second.”Today we help define where some of those inches are and how you win them. We will focus on situations on offense, defense and special teams.-Backed-Up; Win the drill-End of Game; Can't go down-Out of QB Arm Range - Rugby Mode-Give up a score to have a chance-The Straddle return for easy yardsCoach Mullen on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-planning-field-zones-jeff-mullen-former-fbs-ocCoach Ash and Give up a Score Strategy:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/let-them-score-coaching-analytics-and-in-game-strategy-rob-ash-championship-analytics-incCoach Swanstrom's Course:https://bit.ly/3paPUzHLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2021

The Game Plan- TraditionsToday’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. Shea was offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears and quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s focus is program traditions.Show notes1:34 Traditions are more than winning5:40 Including alumni into traditions7:02 Getting boosters involved10:48 Creating a closing ceremony for seniors14:18 “The Senior Tackle”19:15 Comparing conditioning from August to the end of the season24:39 Shea’s quarterback manual, Eyes UpLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2021

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Grant Caserta. Caserta is the defensive coordinator and secondary coach at Illinois Wesleyan. He was a finalist for Football Scoop’s Division III Coordinator of the Year following a 2016 season in which his defense held opponents to under 200 yards per game. He dives into designing game plans, prepping scout teams and game day communication.Show notes-Assigning the coaching staff tasks for game-day-Using film throughout the season-Designing practice to look like the game plan-Preparing the scout team to mimic the opponent-How freshmen and JV teams work into the program-Rotating between offense and defense in practice-Staying close to base-How Caserta responds to scripted plays-Procedure for in-game communication-How players communicate during the game-Husson’s favorite defensive call-The winning edgeLearn Defense: coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2021

This week we talk with longtime FBS defensive coordinator DJ Eliot about the defenses of Kentucky, Texas A&M, and Iowa and Penn State. We share what those defenses do well and how to incorporate some of their concepts and strategies from game planning to practice to in-game adjustments.Kentucky: -Cloud to a receiver-Star vs top receiver-What are you looking for in game plan-What can hurt cloudTexas A&M:-Brackets coverage-Playing the run with a “light” box-Games for run and pass-Jab and Go and Deep and Slow -Using Line stunts to push everything to safety -Calling a run or pass stunt and training DL to redirect-Structuring the terminology for games calls for run or pass-Teaching games in practice-Using special teams time with the offensive line to work games -Every pass game has to look like a rush Penn State vs. IowaA game of adjustments and clock managementIowa defense:-Over-quarters-The balance of enough vs too much-Getting doubles on vertical when #2 eliminates himself-OLB grab #2 to flat and safety double #1-How to adjust when key player is out of the game-Stoppers” on the call sheet-QB change - how does their game plan and calls change-Rush mentality and games and pressures change vs running QB-Game planning - identifying and knowing how #2 QB is different-Example - facing Lamar JacksonPenn State:-3 Buzz-Under 1-Making front looks and pressure looks look the same -Responding to sudden change-Installing sudden change in practice-Sudden change is a critical situation-Philosophy staring 11 in regardless of where a rotation is-Message of optimism-Sudden change in practice-The emotions of sudden changeRelated:Week 1 of Defense with DJ:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/evolution-of-bama-uga-defenses-stems-creepers-complimentary-ball-dj-eliot-defensive-coordinatorInterview with DJ Eliot - Part 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-development-and-the-race-against-time-dj-eliot-defensive-coordinator-kansasPart 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-development-and-the-race-against-time-part-2-dj-eliot-defensive-coordinator-kansasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2021

On this episode of our in season series "In the NZone" with Coach Noel Mazzone we discuss some of the big games from that past week and what we can take away from them.Today we focus on:-Creating space for shot plays-Using motion and building a game plan-Defensive stems and movement-Plays protecting plays-Two point decisions and installing and planning two point playsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2021

On this week's installment of our Adjustment Series we focus on creating and taking away big plays in all phases of the game and ways to practice in that regard.Offense:Isolating receivers plus creating field spaceCarrying out fakesFind work to spring someone for a touchdown.Defense:5 yard fence technique for counter, reverse, nakedChanging angles of pursuit in a playTaking away space in the secondarySpecial teams:-3 whistle kick return drill-2 whistle kick off drillRelated:5 yard fence:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-rule-for-better-run-fits?si=9ed5a2036e9e48d4a17d24dbf527401aLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2021

For this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, our host Keith Grabowski details several ways for you to instill game-day confidence into your players. We also pulled audio from a previous podcast with Coach Chuck Kyle for his thoughts onpregame speeches.1. Provide positive feedback2. Teach them to provide feedback to their teammates3. Teach them to call out a teammate when effort isn’t given4. Deliberate practice5. Positive environment on game-day6. Let your players know they’re prepared7. Coach Chuck Kyle’s thoughts on the pregame speech Related Contenthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deliberate-practice-week-4-teaching-players-to-take-advantage-of-opportunityhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deliberate-practice-3-creating-situations-in-practice-comm-handling-the-late-step-option-ohttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/lessons-from-2017-chuck-kyle-cleveland-st-ignatius-high-school-coachhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/building-a-championship-winning-tradition-chuck-smith-head-coach-boyle-county-high-schoolhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-tips-for-a-successful-pregame-speechLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. He’s served as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator as well as quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s focus will be on how to approach the last part of the season.Show notes-How to approach the last quarter of the season-Going back to old material-Maintaining focus-Determining when to practice without gear-Tony Dungy's Practice Smart course-Keeping the mental edge-Changing the coaching staff routine-Discuss film with the whole staff-How to boost team moraleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 2021

Coach DJ Eliot joins us on the first episode of our Defensive Series. Coach Eliot has 20+ years of coaching experience in the collegiate rankings.Coach Eliot’s pedigree includes coaching stops at Kansas, Florida State, Miami, Colorado and Kentucky, as well as time with proven winners and program builders Jimbo Fisher and Mark Stoops. Additionally, Coach Eliot is among a select group of defensive thought-leaders that regularly clinic around the principles of the 3-4 defense.Today we talk about:-The Evolution of Georgia and Alabama Defenses-The Dave Aranda/Vic Fangio tree-Stems, how to do them , calling them, practicing them-Creepers and common offensive answers-Suggestions for offenses on how to best handle creepers-RPO and how a defensive coordinator looks at them-Complimentary football between offense and defenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 2021

Ohio high school football coaching veteran Mark Solis is today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Now the head coach at Olentangy High School in Lewis Center, Ohio, Solis sits down with host Keith Grabowski to discuss maintaining a work-life balance for his coaching staff. He also breaks down his philosophy behind building a Football Operations team.Show notes- Weight room philosophy during the season- Giving the coaching staff weekends off- Continuity is important in building a successful program- Building a football operations team- The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 2021

On this week's edition of our Adjustments Series we focus on how to stress an opponent in multiple ways.The strategy discussed will be explained from both an offensive and defensive perspective.Offense:-Stressing a single defender-Expand and contract formation philosophy-Unusual fomartionsDefense:-Stressing a line -Bringing pressure from unexpected places-Stemming the frontSpecial teams:-Adding reverse at teams that place the ball consistently on their kicksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 2021

Mike Rowe is today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast. A college football assistant-turned high school head coach, Rowe currently serves as the head coach at ROCORI High School in Minnesota, where he’s earned a berth to the state playoffs each of the last three seasons. Rowe opens up about character, pregame speeches and adding trick plays in today’s podcast.Show notes-Teaching character throughout the season-Players response to character building- Tying character into game day-Rowe’s pregame speech philosophy-Creating competition during practice-Taking pressure off the team-Halftime adjustments-Adding trick playsCoach Rocori on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3oom6PzLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. He’s served as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator as well as quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s focus will be on how to handle distractions that occur during the season. -Dealing with the media-Setting media rules for players-Initiating contact with the media-Handling Homecoming week events-Rivalry games-What to do when a key player gets injuredLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2021

On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Mike Emendorfer joins the show. Emendorfer is the head coach at Wisconsin-Platteville, where he's coached for the past 19 years, breaking numerous offensive records in the process. Emendorfer's teams at Wisconsin-Platteville routinely appear in national rankings and he's taken home Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year honors twice.Show notes-How Emendorfer adds wrinkles to the game-plan-Creativity sparked by opponents’ film- Weighing pros and cons when adding concepts to playbook- Method for beginning a game-Breaking down game-day communication-Keeping simple concepts-Changes made in practice throughout the season-How to mentally prepare players-The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2021

On this episode of "In the NZone" Coach Mazzone comes to us from Hamburg, Germany where he is coaching an all star game. We discuss the trend of the nub tight end, why it is being utilized more and some advantages that it gives. We delve into speed option and its re-emergence as a way to attack modern defenses, and discuss Steve Sarkisian's use of a reverse out from the QB in the pistol.Then Coach Mazzone hands off to former LSU, NFL QB and MLB player Josh Booty to discuss the best way to handle the quarterback. he discusses playing for Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher and how he liked to be dealt with. We talk about getting a young QB to settle down and get opportunities to work different things in game situations.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021

On this week's episode in our Adjustment Series we focus on the goal line and short yardage. This is an important area because either points are being scored, chains are moving, or the ball is being turned over on downs.On the offensive side we focus on:-An alternative short yardage strategyhttps://www.americanfootballinternational.com/alternative-short-yardage-strategy/-49er's creative QB sneak-The pin and pull or "truck" play-Rice's unique strategy and technique for Goal Linehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-short-yardagegoal-line-heavy-sets-sanders-davis-riceOn the Defensive side we focus on:-gapping out the offensive line-short yardage techniques-defeating the "dive" on the perimeter strategy-avoiding picksOn Special Teams we focus on:-short yardage fakes to up-backs-adjustments to do it from shield-being prepared for it on defenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 2021

Today we focus on how we can do little things to take care of ourselves and our players in-season. With the grind of the season, stress and physical requirements of our job can wear us down.The 2007 and 2011 New York Giants under Coach Tom Coughlin made yoga a part of their routine, as did the 2015 Seattle Seahawks under Coach Pete Carroll. ESPN The Magazine wrote an article about it. At the time that was outside the box thinking.And since then just about every NFL team and most FBS programs have jumped on board in making yoga a part of their in-season routine. It’s even made its way to the high school level.Gwen Lawrence has two Super Bowl rings as the yoga instructor for the Giants for 16 seasons. Now she works in certifying instructors across the country to work with athletes. She joins us to discuss simple things we can do to keep ourselves performing optimally.-Working with Tom Coughlin-Start and introduction to the Giants by Frank Gifford-Players response to being introduced to yoga-Simple breathing exercises to relieve stress-Simple ways to be more mindful-Taking care of aches and pains-Better sleep-Yoga as an after game day routine-Position specific moves for your players-"No Sweat" practicesCoach Wellness Kit on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3i6EJn6Power Yoga fo Sport - Full Football Editionhttps://coachtube.com/course/football/power-yoga-for-sports-traininghttps://bit.ly/3i7ovu2Bundle both and save:https://bit.ly/3COVBXkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. He’s served as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator as well as quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins.-What to look for in the self scout-When it’s OK to break your tendencies-Looking at your game schedule to decide when to add a wrinkle-Focusing on what you do best when adding personnel-Adding screen concepts-Making sure the QB understands the wrinkle-Don’t add a wrinkle if safeties can’t adjust-Using movement to add a wrinkle-How to game plan movement-Main things to look at when adding a wrinkle midseasonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2021

Chris Wolfe, the head coach at Male High School(Louisville, Ky.), is today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast. He discusses creating competition in practice and why he has embraced shoulder tackling.Show notes1:05 Wolfe’s “good on good” practice philosophy5:07 Adapting based on the opponent8:14 Offense throughout the season10:54 Breaking tendencies12:50 Approach on hitting in practice17:05 The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2021

On this week's "In the NZone" Keith and Noel discuss game planning formation into the boundary plays including Noel's favorites and the use of tempo with FIB, Ole Miss explosives and how they make the opponent defend the whole field, Wake Forest's slow mesh rpo game and how they've mixed traditional read game/rpo, as well as a discussion on how the way defenses and offenses have evolved.The Wake Forest RPO Clinic is available here:https://bit.ly/2XC4F2NLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2021

It’s another week of looking at some possible adjustments, tweaks, and wrinkles to keep your offense and defense rolling.OffenseWe are hitting mid-season and teams have gotten a chance to see what you do. They are studying you on film and trying to hone in on your tendencies. The last thing you want is your offense to bog down. Finding a way to pick up a chunk of yardage or even a touchdown at a critical time can help propel your team towards its goals.Adding a screen to what you already do can be a great way to get an explosive play and break a tendency. If you already run screens, you can make your screen game more multiple or add a screen to some of your best runs, passes, or even add to a wrinkle that you have already added.Defensively, it's not necessarily about adding another blitz or stunt but refining the ones you have. This involves identifying techniques which can be improved and focusing on how you can work those in practice.On special teams it is also about refinement by identifying a phase of each special teams unit which can be working in individual or group periods in practice.Resources recommended in this podcast:Joe Davis "All Position Screen Game"https://bit.ly/3f4CMGcJosh Herring "Attitude Passes"https://bit.ly/3zpLhD6Dave Cohen "Defensive Line Movement"https://bit.ly/39nINuoScott Fountain "4 Phases of Punt Return"https://bit.ly/3tWSr0QLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2021

In this episode Keith Grabowski shares the importance of having a clock management specialist.Have you assigned this position on your staff? You should. Keith details how the clock management specialist can make a difference in winning and losing.Get someone going on that this weekend.More notes and updates to follow later this weekend.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, The Game Plan, features former coach Terry Shea, who does consulting work for future NFL Draft prospects. He’s served as the Chicago Bears offensive coordinator as well as quarterbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and St. Louis Rams. The Game Plan is a weekly in-season feature that shares thematic ideas that can help coaches and teams once the season begins. Today’s focus will be “next man up,”1:15 How to get quarterbacks ready to step-in4:46 Ideas for how many plays the backup quarterbacks need to know7:07 Regularly inserting the backup QB into games8:52 The evolution of the “wildcat”12:02 Rotating players to let them rest13:43 Increasing practice reps16:12 Using virtual reality and simulations to get mental reps18:14 Practice 2-minute drills with backups20:19 Coaching staff needs to help raise team morale and confidenceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 2021

Mark Speckman joins today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Speckman has more than 39 years experience in coaching football, and currently serves as the assistant head coach at UC Davis. In the podcast, he discusses halftime adjustments, game day communication, and perimeter blocking.Show notes 1:10 Effective communication on game day3:49 Process for making halftime adjustments7:06 Delegating coaching staff duties and recruiting volunteers10:56 How to share information with players13:50 Practicing perimeter blocking17:57 The winning edgeCoach Speckman courses on CoachTube:Six Keys to Beat the Defense with Fly Sweephttps://bit.ly/3AgJy4lFly Sweep: Under Center & Shotgunhttps://bit.ly/3AhtZJUMore Episodes with Coach Speckmanhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-the-godfather-of-the-fly-offense-mark-speckman-assist-head-coach-rb-coach-at-uc-davishttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mark-speckman-finalLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 2021

It’s another week of In the NZone with Coach Noel Mazzone, and we discuss some of the big games from the last week and what we can learn from them as coaches. This week we discuss:-Ohio State vs. Oregon-Stretch Play-Same Side RPO-When to use same side RPO-Joe Moorhead play calling-Iowa vs. Iowa State-12% rule-Explosive play impact on a series-Planning for P10 and explosives-Stanford USC-Intellectual brutality of Stanford offense -Browns vs. Chiefs-Creativity of Andy Reid and Kevin Stefanski-Distributing the ball to playmakers-Using the run to set up shots -QB situational end of half/game execution-What separates good QB from great QB-Understanding why - player ownership-My schemes won’t win football games, my players will-Philip Rivers and the “Why” meeting-Having the what and why discussions everyday-A Quarterback vs. a play runnerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2021

Hopefully your team is finding success in the Red Zone. It can make a huge difference in any game.The red zone requires some thoughts and adjustments on both sides of the ball. For the offense, vertical space is decreasing and causes them to adjust their route concepts. They look for formations and routes that help them get free of tight coverage. In the run game they look to add hats especially as a defense commits more to the run. The defense must adjust and stay out of situations where the offense is picking off defenders and getting a receiver wide open. The defense needs to be able to react quickly and commit to stopping the run.Both sides of the call must have a plan and execute if they want to win on this part of the field. Today we share adjustments for each side of the ball in the Red Zone.Offense:-QB run with Swing Screen-Swing Screen action adjustment vs OLB causing issues-Empty with multiple quicks/hots-Using Zone run/pass pro vs. pressure-Play actionDefense:-Alignment to not get picked-Adjusting coverage in the red zone-Using bracket vs. condensed splitsResources from this episode on CoachTube:Tim Zetts - Red Zone Perimeter Concepts:Joe Conlin - Attacking the Blitz with Inside Zone:https://bit.ly/2XenbOgJoe Moorehead - Red Zone RPOs:https://bit.ly/2WIjUXuMarvin Clecidor - Red Zone Coverage Variations:https://bit.ly/3A7o2PnChris Partridge - 3rd Down and Red Zone Bracket:https://bit.ly/3iTitglLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2021

To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom - SocratesOn this weekend episode we focus on knowing your own tendencies and what to do with that information.Self-scouting can be beneficial for any team at almost any level. Knowing your tendencies and what your opponent anticipates from you and your team can be used to your advantage.Understanding what you want to do with this information in terms of creating a game plan can help you this week or down the road later in the season.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares one of the key concepts stressed by Mike Shanahan at the QB Collective camp this past week: how to protect the team. Grabowski shares different ways in which coaches can help to protect the team during training camp and which situations coaches and players need think about.Show Notes:-QB Collective-Mike Shanahan’s talk about install-Meaning of “protect the team”-Ways to protect team in practice – not finishing easy hits in practice-Holding receivers in practice-Interior players and defining clear systems-Pass rush-Defensive linemen-Separating aggression into specific drills-Banned drills-Team run vs. inside RunRelated Content:User-804678956 – Best-of-deliberate-practice-offensive-editionUser-804678956 – Best-of-deliberate-practice-defensive-editionUser-804678956 – From-coaching-in-the-nfl-to-training-quarterbacks-richmond-flowers-iii-ceofounder-qb-collectiveLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 2021

Today's quickcast is a segment from the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention. In this segment head coach of the University of Texas Steve Sarkisian talks about mental toughness - bing "Texas Tough" and why he wants player in his program who are investing not sacrificing.These are some impactful reminders for ourselves and something we can share with our players as we progress through the season,The entire talk is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3yRNjfeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 2021

We are fortunate to have long time offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone join us weekly this season to discuss games from the week and what we can learn from them.The week we get Coach Mazzone’s insight on :Offenses blending tempo-How to do it-Leverage or numbers-Minnesota use of personnel and formation-Adjusting splits on RPO-Manipulating leverage of secondary with alignment -Using clock and going slow then hitting with one word call-Putting more thought into using tempo-Creating “counters” to your tempo-2 and 3 man route combinations instead of 4-5 out-Keeping protection simple and protection in compressed formatiopn -Mike Leach and repetitions to create understanding and “answers to the test”-Handling drop 8 -A change from NFL trickle down to influence of college ball up to NFL-“12 Mighty Orphans” - equaling the field with tempo -How offenses have benefited from access to information-Nothing comes back the same Join us every week throughout the season for more with Coach Mazzone.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 2021

Bill Walsh was one of the best ever in handling the “What Ifs” before they happened. Rather than reacting on the fly, Walsh and his staff had the answers planned and prepared for when something might cause them to have to adjust.With the last 18 months of a pandemic forcing us into plenty of what-if scenarios, coaches certainly have an understanding of how to approach contingency planning. That certainly does extend onto the field, and having those plans in place as well.On this episode we discuss contingency plans for:-Replacing an injured QB-Building packages for contingencies-Defensive personnel adjustment-Playing against the wildcat package-Getting the next punter, kicker, snapper, holder meaningful work-Special teams rare situations-Planning for contingencies as a staffLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 2021

Simple in-season analytics can identify your strengths and weaknesses. This is something that we started doing and proved to help us develop better game plans and practice plans and it can be done on offense, defense, and special teams. You can get as granular as you want, but even understanding some bigger picture numbers can shed light on areas of success and needs for improvement.We discuss a few examples and how to accomplish this on offense defense and special teams.-Inputting data-Use in game-Defining efficiency and explosiveness-Ideas for offense, defense, and special teams-How to get it done-Developing your "analytics" department in your schoolLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 2021

How Do We Win - Matt Campbell, Head Coach, Iowa StateIn this segment from the Iowa Football Coaches Association, Head Coach at Iowa State Matt Campbell shares the three things that allows the Cyclones to win.ISU does not beat ISUComplimentary footballFind our courageHe explains how these three things which they identified allow them to win football games.Secondly, he talks about how their values drive their culture. The entire talk is available on CoachTube here:https://bit.ly/2VdlnoiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 2021

Being able to put together an effective game plan starts with a sound understanding of how you think about field zones and down and distance as well as how you define and give purpose to the concepts you use. That is something that Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead does well.In this quickcast he breaks down the different areas of the red zone, gives a clear definition of what an RPO is to them, and talks about Occam's Razor theory and simplicity.What he shares today can help you game plan better throughout the season.His entire clinic talk which provides a library of RPO concepts in the red zone is available on CoachTube and is chaptered to get you right to the areas of the field and ideas you want to look at. It provides a great resource in and out of season. Get it here:https://bit.ly/2WIjUXuSave 50% with the code: CCPMoorheadLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 2021

In this weekly in-season series, host Keith Grabowski and co-host Noel Mazzone will discuss games from the previous week and coaching methods, drills and strategies to help every team improve.This week they discuss:-the stretch play-jet motion-the duo play-nakeds-using meaningful motions and shifts to create numbers or leverage-how to install motion in uptempo offense-inside zone-naming and using motion in uptempo-using walk-thru, team takeoff and practice-building your game plan into individual drills-practice method: part-whole-part-scripting practice like it's a game-practice calling plays-get rz and 3rd calls in in every practice-calling plays off the call sheet all week-player input-how much on the call sheet/building the call sheet NZone on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/users/noelmazzoneLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 2021

The focus is this week for our adjustments is define and refine. After another weekend of football, I have identified some adjustments every team can make to fine tune execution.Offense Let’s start with the offensive side of the ball. After watching a Friday night high school game, one team in particular struggled to get their passing game going and two issues became very clear.First they did not have an outlet for the quarterback. We will get into tendencies in a couple weeks, but the main issue is this team only looked to pass on 2nd and long or third down. The defense did a nice job with their coverage and the quarterback was left without an option and ended up forcing the ball into coverage often.The first thing I suggest if this is an issue is to install an operating system for your quarterback. Ideally this would have been done already, but it gives your quarterback and the coach the ability to see things and communicate as to where the ball should be going.Secondly, the routes should have some kind of outlet or check down. Many times the offense was in a seven man protection and it wasn’t necessary because the defense was bringing five. The QB had deep routes and nothing else as an option. Check down can be built into every route.A solution to these issues is implementing something like Dan Gonzalez’s “A.C.T.S” operating system. The third issue was the quarterback in this situation had no escape plan. He started running toward the sideline and condensing the field. If you look at any protection, there is a natural gap for the quarterback to escape, and being able to move up in the pocket is critical. This should be worked weekly to engrain in the quarterback how he should leave the pocket. Of course there will be reactions as he does that, but it gives him a place to start as to where and when to get out of the pocket.In the run game, and area that stuck out was with the jet or fly sweep.A wealth of knowledge on what makes the play go from under center or gun, Speckman developed a “Stoplight” system for the run that allows it to be successful in various situations. Most offensive coordinators will go away from the sweep if it gets stopped, but Speckman’s “stoplight system” allows him to keep calling the play.Speckman illustrates all of his key coaching points as well as analyzing the red, yellow, and green light sweeps in his clinic “Six Keys to Beating the Defense with Fly Sweep.”DefenseOn the defensive side of the ball, I saw another team who seemed to have a more defined escape plan for their quarterback, and throughout the game he was able to leave the pocket and gain big yards and move the chains.One answer is to have a good contain rush and utilize a “rat” or a “spy” on the quarterback. If you're breaking down and seeing a quarterback running for big yards on drop back plays, you may want to implement this strategy into your game plan.Special TeamsOn special teams, I saw a couple opportunities for one team who was able to get a rush on the punter and get close but just miss a block twice with the defender running through with both hands extended for the ball.Brian Mason, special teams coordinator at Cincinnati likes teaching players to get long with one hand. The principle that one hand is longer than two applies here. This technique is something that Coach Mason drills the Bearcats in their “block party” drill.Early season look for those opportunities within all of your schemes and techniques to better define things for your players in order to refine your execution. This is where you can begin to make some big gains by making small changes. These will pay off as the season progresses.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2021

One of the most important things you can do as a position coach after the game is to grade the film. It gives you tangible, quantifiable information on what your players did and what they need to work on. It also reflects on you as well. As the saying goes, “you are either coaching it or allowing it to happen.”This can be done in multiple ways from percentage grades to detailed explanations on each play of what is right or wrong. The single most important aspect of grading film is that when the process is finished each player has a clear idea of what they are doing well and what they need to work on, and you as a coach should be able to turn that into something actionable in the practice plan. Furthermore, that should extend into game planning. As a position coach being able to tell the coordinator, “We are doing this really well” or “We really need to focus on this in order to see it work on gameday” is important information when putting together the plays you will use against the next opponent.Ideally film grading is done every single day of practice, not just on game days. In this episode I will share how we accomplished this while working with limited time to get it done. Player understanding and improved performance is the goal of film grading. The improved performance is a product of them clearly seeing what they need to work on, and you as the coach implementing practice drills and teaching that gets them to the level of performance to succeed on game day.Episode - Ideas for Better Coaching Cueshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-better-coaching-cuesEpisode - A Common Language for Coaching - Brent Dearmon, OC MTSUhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-a-common-language-for-coaching-brent-dearmon-oc-mtsuGame Planning Master Class:https://bit.ly/2WxtRXZSave 50% with the code CCPGamePlanLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 2021

On today's episode, Keith shares a segment from a clinic which he moderated for the Louisiana Football Coaches Association. In this segment, Sean Payton, head coach fo the New Orleans Saints shares something which he calls "forecasting." He tells a story which Bill Parcells shared with him and then an example of himself putting "forecasting" into practice when he was an assistant for Parcells.As we head into a game week, how we communicate with our players becomes critically important when the game is on the line and there are some good takeaways from this quick episode.The entire talk is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/2WnrNRSEnter the code CCPSaints to save 50%All the talks from the LFCA Clinic including Nick Saban, Eric Bienemy, Jake Peetz, Daronte Jones and more are available here:https://bit.ly/3vfVNepLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we share a segment of the Virtual Football Summit with Jim Hilvert, Head Football Coach at Baldwin Wallace University. Coach Hilvert shares his philosophy on how to organize pre game from wake-up to kick off including on field pre game routine.Coach then discusses how he likes to handle in-game adjustments including giving each staff member a responsibility and avoiding the common mistake of coaches not having duties and becoming a fan instead of watching for specifics.He closes with his plan for half time and how they make that 15 minutes most productive in order to have a good second half plan. Duties, Responsibilities and Preparing Your Staff as a Head Coachhttps://bit.ly/3jbmdLoJim Hilvert - 1st Interviewhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/jim-hilvert-finalJim Hilvert - Maintaining Focus in-seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/jim-hilvert-baldwin-wallace-university-ohioLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 2021

Today's episode is from a session which Keith did on the Virtual Coaches Summit with Shawn Jezek. Coach Jezek is in his fourth season at Catholic High School of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In that time the team has been to 4 State Championship games with wins in 2017 & 2020. Coach Jezek has served as Linebackers Coach (4years) and Special Teams Coordinator.Before coaching at Catholic High School, Coach Jezek received a MBA and MA in Sport & Performance Psychology and has brought many these tools to his team and campus.Coach Jezek shares a philosophy which he calls "Next Play Speed." It is a process of helping players manage their emotional state in order for them to perform their pest in high stress situations. Coach Jezek covers:-Next Play Speed-Misnomers-In-Game Mandatory Stimuli-In-Game High Priority Processing-In-Game Low Priority Processing-Fighting NegativityLink to the 2 Course Bundle on Performance Psychologyhttps://bit.ly/3gs4WfbLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 2021

Adjustment Series - Week 1 Add StressorsOn Monday’s each week throughout the season, after a weekend of watching football, I will discuss adjustments on offense, defense, and special teams as well as discussion of adding wrinkles. We will also discuss how these changes can be implemented in practice.A few seasons ago I was talking with a coach on my podcast about in-season adjustments and he made a great point that any changes during the season should be “micro” adjustments. Those would be things like an adjustment versus a certain front on offense, a variation in alignment on defense, a refinement of technique, etc. “Macro” or big changes should be saved for the off season.Those would be like changing an offensive system or installing a completely new coverage. Those take a lot of time to install and get ready for game day.So our focus is on the “micro” changes in this series. Those are the things that can give you the edge you need to stay ahead of your competition.The focus today is on adding stressors to your game plan.Offense:Procedures - One word calls for situationsMovements - Shifts and MotionsEasy Adjustments to FormationsCoach CommunicationTrick PlaysDefense:Best 11 on the fieldD-Line Movement and Maintaining Gap IntegrityEngaged Tackle - The One Arm TearSubstitution communicationSpecial Teams:Kickoff/Kick ReturnQuarterback as the PunterLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 2021

As coaches we work so hard to be sure we have taken care of every detail. It is critical for the success of our team. However, too many times I’ve seen a sideline that is in chaos with players and coaches yelling at officials. This is something that we need to eliminate in order to ensure the health of our game.The NFHS website sites this statistic:“According to the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO), registration of officials across the country is down about 30 percent this year. In Oregon, the number of football referees has dropped 34 percent compared to last year, and volleyball is down 45 percent. In a football officials association in California, nearly two-thirds of its members opted out of officiating this year.”The good news is that we have control of this and can be a positive influence on making the game day experience better for everyone, including the officials.In today's podcast Keith Grabowski shares the plan that he used to deal with official and establish a positive working relationship.The episodes downloadable files can be accessed at http://coachandcoordinator.com/podcast/control-the-game-work-with-officials/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 2021

On today's podcast from the Lauren's First and Goal Clinic, Mack Brown, Head Coach at North Carolina shares his philosophy on creating an edge on game day. He talks about knowing when a team is ready, making adjustments to get back on track, pre game talks, half time talks, and in-game responsibilities for coaches.The entire clinic can be found on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3vH4HmnUse the code CCPMack to save 50%Related episodes:Mack Brown on the Foundation of Culturehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-foundation-mack-brown-head-coach-university-of-north-carolinaMack Brown on Helping Players Visualize Success:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/helping-players-visualize-success-mack-brown-head-coach-university-of-north-carolinaTips for a Successful Pre Game Speechhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-tips-for-a-successful-pregame-speechLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 2021

Head Coach at Army West Point Jeff Monken is known for having tough, disciplined football teams. At the Lauren's First & Goal Clinic he delivered a talk on the 7 Commandments of Winning Football, and one of those was to eliminate missed assignments and foolish penalties.Part of being mentally tough is controlling what we have control of as players and coaches. From the coaching side we have to teach our players to be disciplined and know their assignments.As we continue to prepare for the season and move through the schedule we can't be too quick to blame our players; we are completely responsible for preparing them and holding both ourselves and them accountable.The entire talk "Army Football the Plan" is available here:https://bit.ly/3eLX5caEnter the code: CCPTough to save 50% on this talkRelated Podcasts:Jeff Monken - The Planhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-plan-jeff-monken-head-coach-army-west-pointJohn Loose - Safeties Coach Army:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defending-option-and-rpo-and-laurens-first-and-goal-with-john-loose-lb-coach-armyhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/an-incredible-opportunity-to-learn-and-how-time-and-score-matter-john-loose-armyMatt Drinkall - TE Coach Army:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-defeating-the-tite-front-with-matt-drinkall-army-offensive-assistanthttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-importance-of-time-and-work-environment-for-your-staff-with-army-assistant-coach-matt-drinkallhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/kansas-wesleyan-coach-matt-drinkall-talks-running-game-and-tempoDeliberate Practice Train Away Penalties:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deliberate-practice-week-2-train-away-penaltiesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 2021

On today's episode University of Virginia analyst Thad Wells talks to us about his coaching journey which has now led him to an opportunity at the FBS level. Fter serving as a high school coach and winning a state championship, Coach Well talks to us about the plan and the faith to make the jump to the next level.He also discusses how to find a winning edge by thinking outside of the box yet within the rules of the game. It's about better understanding the structures of the game in order to "break the rules" and put the opponent in a tough position. He specifically talks about his P.I.T.A package and how it is designed to steal time from the opponent's preparation to plan against something that breaks the rules of the defense. Yet the package takes only minutes to install and is fun fr players and coaches alike.Coach Wells course on the PITA Package is available here:https://coachtube.com/course/football/the-p-i-t-a-package/14895713Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 2021

Kansas Jayhawks Offensive Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki talks about distorting the defense with the Run Pass Option in this segment taken from the NYSHSFCA Virtual Clinic.He discusses:-Why RPO's?-Execution and Efficiency-What to do against a plus one boxThe entire talk with game film is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3ySzEp7Save 50% with the code CCPDistortionEntire NYSHSFCA library on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3jLoCLZCoach Kotelnicki previous episodes:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-andy-kotelnicki-offensive-coordinator-u-buffalohttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/quickcast-defeating-the-tite-front-andy-kotelnicki-offensive-coordintor-univ-of-buffalohttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-distorting-the-defense-with-univ-of-buffalo-oc-andy-kotelnickiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 11, 2021

Head Coach at Kent State University, Sean Lewis talks about the Flash FAST Culture he instills in the football program. Hediscusses the F.A.S.T. acronym and what those stand for with their core values. Finally he talks about the most important thing, that those values build into the daily habits that drive the success of their programThe entire talk including their grading system is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3yAWam7Enter the Code: CCPFlash to save 50%Coach Lewis on the "Home Team" Series:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-sean-lewis-head-coach-kent-stateEpisode with OC, Coach Andy Sowder:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/screens-redzone-goal-line-game-planning-andy-sowder-offensive-coordinator-at-kent-state-univEpisode with Safeties Coach Will Windham:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/non-traditional-route-to-fbs-relationships-and-teaching-will-windham-safeties-coach-kent-stateEpisode with new CB Coach Jason Makrinos:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-1-jason-makrinos-university-of-findlayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 2021

Not Your Everyday Drills - Woody Blevins, Defensive Coordinator, Assumption UniversityAssumption University (NCAA D2) Defensive Coordinator Woody Blevins shares his philosophy on everyday drills and his approach to coaching the individual period. Coach Blevins makes the point that bored people don’t learn. His objective is to keep his players developing at an optimal level. He explains the details of his approach from the meeting room to the field.Whether it is their player metrics when they begin their meeting time or their attitude of gratitude or the specifics of how he puts together his individual period, there are plenty of take-aways in this episode.Coach’s approach also builds a strong bond between the player and coach. He demonstrates his care for every individual by being able to help them have their own plan for development.Woody Blevins previous episodes on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/lift-while-you-climb-defensive-coordinator-woody-blevins-and-offensive-coordinator-buddy-blevinshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/your-call-defending-the-runpass-option-2-high-solutionsThe entire talk is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3lMuLKgSave 50% with code CCPNotEDDSimon Sinek Ted Talk:https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?language=enLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 09, 2021

Defensive Coordinator at TCU Coach Chad Glasgow explains in full detail the importance of assistant coaches in building culture, better players, and better team chemistry. He outlines all of the necessities you need to know as an assistant coach to make your team better and help out the head coach in the best ways possible.Entire talk on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3Ab6MbILearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 05, 2021

Focus on perfecting the basics. It probably can't be emphasized enough. Today three coaches who have reached the top share their thoughts on the basics and explain how even in the NFL it is still a major emphasis for how they coach the game.Bobby Johnson is the offensive line coach for the Buffalo Bills. He talks about how focusing on the basics allows him to have a plan, work the plan, and plan for the unexpected, and it all starts with the basics. Because of that he carries a small amount of drills which he reps again and again.Keith Carter is the offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans who have a strong run game. He explains how everything starts with effort and then explains how their style of play drives everything that they do.Adam Stenavich is the offensive line coach for the Green Bay Packers. Nothing is taken for granted in his approach and that starts with coaching the basics beginning with stance. He explains why this is so important, maybe even more important in the NFL.All of these full clinics are available on CoachTube:Bobby Johnson - Setting the Pockethttps://bit.ly/3yoxnlhKeith Carter - Outside Zone the Titans Wayhttps://bit.ly/3fwOdHbAdam Stenavich -Packers OL Run and Pass Fundamentalshttps://bit.ly/3ikja38Save 50% on these courses with the code:CCPBasicsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 04, 2021

Coach Jay Bateman talks about his defensive focus, in particular 3rd Downs, and what he does throughout the week to best prepare his guys for game day.The time to be preparing for the season is now. Work the concepts you will use on third down in camp. As Coach Bateman points out, it may not come up until week 8, but your team will be ready for it and execute when is does because you are getting them ready now.Coach Bateman covers:-Players not plays-Plan early-Get off the field-Attacking protections-Great self-scout-Paint a picture-Multiple packages-3rd Down Practice PlanEntire clinic talk with game video on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3Al7fZ9Save 50% with this code:CCP3rdDownLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 2021

Today's podcast is a segment from the COOL Clinic with Ohio State Offensive Line Coach Greg Studrawa.Coach Studrawa talks about how they create and teach the curriculum for installing technique and scheme. He gives an explanation of the objectives and execution of the entire teaching progression which includes:-Fundamental Development-Position Skill Sheet-Game Ready Checklist for each position-Meeting Room-PrePractice Activation-Walk Through -IndividualTakes you through each step of the process and where they spend their time in developing their elite offense.The entire talk is available on CoachTube here:https://bit.ly/3i88vZ4Enter the code CCPStud to save 50%.Camp Preparation Playlist:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/training-camp-seriesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 29, 2021

Coach Joe Davis discusses how he manages his Quarterback room. He talks about the mission statement of his position room and the process he puts the Quarterbacks through to develop them both on a game by game basis and overall. As you get ready for the season this information shared b Coach Davis is valuable in helping you think about how you set your position group up for success by maximizing their focus and learning.Link to Coach Davis's Course - Easy QB Completions:https://bit.ly/3i7ApobEnter Code: CCPEasyQB to save 50%Link to Coach Davis's Course - All Position Screen Game:https://bit.ly/3f4CMGcEnter Code: CCPScreen to save 50%Coach Davis Previous Episode on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qb-development-efficient-game-planning-joe-davis-off-coord-at-the-university-of-albany-nyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 28, 2021

"Chaos Kills" is the theme behind Cincinnati's special teams unit and plays a big part in the Bearcats Culture. Special Teams Coordinator Brian Mason explains the philosophy behind their special teams as well as how they set goals and track stats that our important to special teams success.The entire talk is available on CoachTube here:https://bit.ly/3i8UYAMEnter the code "PodcastChaos" to save 50% on the course.Luke Fickell - Clifton Style episode:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/quickcast-clifton-style-lucke-fickell-head-coach-university-of-cincinnatiAnthony Schlegel - The Difference Episode:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-former-nfl-linebacker-and-ohio-state-strength-coach-anthony-schlegelSpecial Teams Coordinator Playlist on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/special-teamsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 2021

On today's Coach and Coordinator Quickcast from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic, Ole Miss Co-DC Chris Partridge explains the basics of bracket coverage, the benefits, and why he believes it can be incorporated into any defense.The entire talk is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3iTitglUse the Code CCPBracket to save 50%All courses in the Lauren's First and Goal Store benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Research and Cancer Services. Link to store:https://coachtube.com/laurens-first-and-goal-storeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 2021

Dante Scarnecchia spent 24 years as the head coach of the New England Patriots and in his career worked with some of the best coaches to ever coach the game.In addition to accumulating 5 Super Bowl rings, he has absorbed a ton of football and coaching knowledge which he recently shared at the COOL Clinic.In this segment he shares his thoughts on practice, practice drills and work ethic. From little things like how to hold the bag to his philosophy on how every player gets coached, there is much here to learn from for any coach at any level.The entire talk can be found here:https://bit.ly/36WgD8UEnter the code CCPodcastScar at checkout to save 50% on the entire talk which is 1h 42 min long and packed with coaching wisdom.The entire 2021 COOL Clinic library can be found here:https://bit.ly/3ByBoFCCoach Wylie on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-do-you-tell-them-when-the-ball-is-dead-bob-wylie-ol-coach-ottawa-red-blackshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblackshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksJoe Thomas & Bob Wylie on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/cool-clinic-preview-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylieLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 23, 2021

In this segment of his clinic talk at the Illinois HS Football Coaches Association Clinic, Chuck Martin, Head Coach, Miami (OH)explains how they utilize a 1-high structure to Defend the RPO.They take the approach that they will make an offense 1 dimensional while taking away conflict from their own defenders.For them it's about keeping their best linebackers in the box and not allowing the offense to dictate and make them apex players who have to get on the edge and tackle in space.Coach points out that they know what their kids are good at and they ask them to do those things.Their 1 high system is simple and gives them the advantage in getting aligned quickly.Coach shares more on the benefits of their system and examples of their success.The entire talk with game film is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3kKQCkYFind all of the courses from the IHSFCA here:https://bit.ly/3kLBPGrLou Tepper on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/3-3-stack-and-linebacker-play-former-fbs-coach-lou-tepperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2021

In this segment from the Kansas Football Coaches Association Clinic, Gary Patterson, Head Coach TCU talks about having dreams that are big enough and inspire and even scare you.The entire talk is available on CoachTube here:In this program development and team culture course, Head Coach Gary Patterson of TCU talks about the 4 pillars of his success at TCU, over 24 years at the head coach position. He goes in-depth on both his success and failures as a coach and how to overcome obstacles both from a coach & player perspective. https://bit.ly/3zornZULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 21, 2021

Archie Collins has contributed in a major way to the success of Pitt's nationally ranked defense as an outstanding secondary coach. Pitt was ranked #9 in the country in interceptions and led the ACC in the 2020 season,Despite playing an abbreviated season, it was the Panthers' highest interception total in eight years.Prior to Pitt, Collins spent five seasons at Central Michigan (2013-17) as defensive pass game coordinator in 2017, the Chippewas lead the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in interceptions (19), fewest passing yards allowed (185.5 yards per game) and pass efficiency defense (108.8 rating). He was recognized as a finalist for the 2017 Football Scoop Defensive Back Coach of the Year award. He has all earned recognition as a recruiter Collins being named the MAC’s Recruiter of the Year by Scout.com.In this Coach and Coordinator Quickcast, Coach Collins shares his 5 main philosophies of coaching, traits of the Panther DBs, and how they coach up their players to avoid common tackling errors.The entire clinic with practice and game film is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3zjMGLMCheck out all the clinic presentations that have been published from the PSFCA clinic here:https://bit.ly/3ivdMckSave with the PSFCA Defensive Clinic Bundle with courses from Coach Collins, Brent Pry-DC Penn State, Jeff Knowles-DC Temple, Mike St. Germain-DC, Kutztown, and Michael Craig - DC, Cal (PA).https://bit.ly/36Mlqt8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 20, 2021

Being good in certain areas of the field comes with having a clear understanding of how much you need and exactly what you are trying to do.Green Bay Assistant Coach Tim Zetts, who previously was thee offensive coordinator at Austin Peay, shares his red zone philosophy.Scoring more points starts with having a sound philosophy as you progress toward the goal line and bot the opponent defense and the space change.Coach Zetts give you insight and a template for developing your own Red Zone philosophy and scoring more points this fall.Coach Zetts Course:https://bit.ly/3zfJ9hUScore More in the Red Zone Bundle:https://bit.ly/2VXIlQhCoach Zetts episode on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/0046-tim-zetts-mixdownLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 19, 2021

On today's quickcast from the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention, Head Coach at Texas A&M Jimbo Fisher gives insight into the importance of practicing red zone and tight zone and the effect it has on the success of the team.This entire talk can be found on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3ilr62KLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 16, 2021

On today's podcast we focus on running back development.As a young coach, I asked a question in a clinic,“Coach how do you train your running back on this play?”The answer was tongue-in-cheek,“If he can’t do it, we go to the next one.”I laughed like everyone else, but that didn’t help me get the answers I was looking for.We all know that approach doesn’t work in most places. That’s why we put together the this podcast with advice from 7 different running back coaches to help you prepare your running backs for camp this fall and throughout the season.Eventhough these are running back coaches, the advice and approach they take can be applied to developing ay position. Asuza Pacific RB coach and current Head football coach at La Salle College Prep head coach Ben Buys. He likes to keep it simple by looking at what he calls the vital few. These are the skills a running back must excel at in order to be successful on game day. The 20% of the vital few Let’s listen to Coach Buys approach.Retired NFL RB Coach David Walker describes what he calls the anatomy of a running back. These are the Football skills, mental intelligence and the essentials of the job description of the running back. He explains it here.I had the opportunity to recruit and coach Issac Reed who just completed his first full time year as the running backs coach at the University of Buffalo. In this segment he discusses his development philosophy and the aspects he focused on to help develop NCAA record holder … in the 2020 season.Coach Drew Svoboda was the running backs coach at Rice and is now the STC and TE coach at Alabama. He discusses what he calls the post play call progression which allows his running backs to have a thought process to how they will approach the upcoming play. All of the progression is trainable and he describes it here.Gabe Infante took over as the RB coach at Temple University after a successful career as a head high school coach. In this segment he explains the three phases of a running play which he utilizes to create the training plan for his running backs.John Garrett is the head coach at Lafayette and in this segment he describes the skill he calls dip and slip which is about Gaining those extra yards and it starts with understanding how to set-up blocks then execute the cuts.We finish with an under coached aspect of running back play - the fake. UC Davis RB Coach Mark Speckman explains why deception is important to the running back and the offense in this clip.We put together on coachtube which includes clinics from each of these coaches giving their philosophy, strategy and methods supported by drill, practice and game film.Link to the 8 course bundle available for $47:https://coachtube.com/bundles/ultimate-rb-development-library?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Related Podcasts:David Walkerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-rb-reads-david-walker-retired-nfl-coachMark Speckmanhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-the-godfather-of-the-fly-offense-mark-speckman-assist-head-coach-rb-coach-at-uc-davisLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 15, 2021

In this podcast from the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Clinic, Penn State Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach Mike Yurcich gives his tips for developing the quarterback. Coach Yurcich's approach has helped him develop successful quarterback play wherever he has been.He shares his insight on:-Training the eyes to stay downfield-Teaching the QB to be decisive-QB Must knows-Progressions over Coverage Reads-Asking "Why did you?" all of the timeThe ideas shared in this podcast apply to any quarterback regardless of the level or the style of offense.The entire clinic talk can be found on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/mike-yurcich-qb-fundamentals-and-drill-work/14162839?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaThis course is part of a 10 course QB Training Bundle which includes courses from:-James Franklin, HC Penn State-Phil Longo, OC/QB North Carolina-Jake Peetz, OC/QB LSU-Robert Weiner, QB Toledo-Dave Patenaude, QB Georgia Tech-Mike Sullivan, Asst. Army West Point-Ian Shoemaker, OC/QB Eastern Washington-Kyle Ohradzansky, OC/QB Shippensburg-Zach Tinker, OC/QB Central WashingtonQB Training Bundle:https://coachtube.com/bundles/ultimate-qb-training-bundle?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 14, 2021

LSU defensive coordinator Daronte Jones shares his philosophy on defense especially in regard to creating turnovers. He talks about how he reverse engineered the 6-points of contact to determine exactly how to attack the ball and get it out. This is something that they share with their players and chart daily. What may seem insignificant in terms of the amount done on a single day can add up exponentially and the cumulative effect of those reps will have an impact.For the turnover skills and techniques, circuit training is an efficient way to get a lot done in a small amount of time. Coach finishes his talk with a Q&A.The entire talk is part of a two course combo for jjust $15 (67% savings)on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/bundles/turnover-circuit-combo?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 13, 2021

On today’s coach and coordinator podcastWe share ideas on how to build a strong special teams culture along starting with the bile and mindset that must be the foundation for special teams excellence then some tangible specific examples of how you can strengthen buy-in, create excitement, and recognize your elite performers.The coaches on today’s podcast joined Keith for the Lauren’s First & Goal Clinic or the Virtual Football Summit and shared their ideas on creating player ownership on special teams.Let’s start with the head coach at Blue Valley State, Tony Coaxum. In his segment he emphasizes the importance of understanding and performing your role on special teams as a player.South Florida special teams coordinator Dan DaPrato feels that the “magic potion” is creating belief. He points to belief as one of the biggest factors that has allowed his units to be successful wherever he has been.Collegiate and high school coach Christian Vital cements his players belief and attention to detail by a recognition and awards system which he discusses in his segment.Princeton University is about excellence on and off the field and that certainly applies to special teams. STC Mike Mendehall shares their philosophy which build their culture, the award system that recognizes their excellence in performance from identifying what he calls a “crafty vet” to their “give em three” action any time they have a performance worth noting.Justin Lustig’s special teams room is a prime example of player buy-in and fun. He gets creative in the different ways the recognize their special teams plays and create ownership. Setting weekly goals and awarding daily, weekly and yearly performance is a big part of the special teams culture that Justin Lustig creates. Now the Associate HC and STC at Vanderbilt, Coach Lustig shares the goals they track as well as how they recognize their top performers through social media and other ways.Hopefully you picked up some ideas to help you start camp off right in creating a strong culture and buy-in from your players for special teams. As you head into camp, preparing how you will create buy-in and recognize performance can go a long way in helping you win more games this fall. The ideas shared here provide a great foundation for you to build upon.All five of these courses are available in a bundle for just $24 - a big savings at 77% off here:https://coachtube.com/bundles/special-teams-culture?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaThe coaches give the visual along with video examples of what their culture looks like performing on the field. The link is in the show notes.Be sure to follow all we are doing at coachandcoordinator.com and follow me on twitter @coachkgrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 12, 2021

On this Quickcast from Lauren's First and Goal, Tem Lukabu, defensive coordinator at Boston College talks about how he builds a defensive culture and sets and tracks goals for his defense.The entire clinic is available on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/tem-lukabu-establishing-defensive-culture/13524278?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 09, 2021

In this Coach and Coordinator Quickcast from the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic, University of Texas Defensive Passing Game Coordinator Terry Joseph shares how they approach the secondary game plan.Coach Joseph takes you through the entire process, starting the day after a game to get prepared for their next opponent. To be an expert in creating a defensive game plan, you have to first become an expert in your opponents game plan.The entire talk with examples illustrated on video can be found on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/secondary-game-planning/12776987?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Coach Joseph's Quickcast on Player-Coach Relationships:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-player-coach-relationship-terry-joseph-defensive-passing-game-coordinator-and-secondary-texasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 2021

In this segment from the COOL Clinic, Bob Wylie invites you to think about 3 important questions you need to ask while the ball is dead. The still time before the next play is a crucial part of the game, and with over 41 years of coaching expertise, Coach Wylie wants to help improve the communication & relationships within your program. Link to entire talk on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/bob-wylie-nfl-alumni-what-to-tell-your-players-when-the-ball-is-dead/14305456?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Coach Wylie's Previous Episodes on Coach and Coordinator:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/cool-clinic-preview-joe-thomas-and-bob-wyliehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblackshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 2021

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast is from the archives but very timely given time of year. It was part of the High Performance Series, and features Shawn Myszka, the pro performance director of Explosive Edge Athletics in Minneapolis, where he consults several NFL athletes. Myszka and Dr. Joe Eisenmann discuss movement and agility in football with host Keith Grabowski.1:49 How Myszka got his start in studying football player movement7:26 How you teach agility and reaction on the field12:38 How to teach agility concepts to high school players20:33 How to teach fundamental agility drills to youth players24:51 Myszka’s views on “The Agility Ladder”31:20 Tips that will improve player agility drillsSeries with Coach Myszka:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-movement-miyagi-playlistLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 2021

In this quickcast taken from the Texas High School Coaches Association Convention, Head Coach at Universtiy of Texas - San Antonio Jeff Traylor speaks about beginning with the end in mind. By that, he means to have a plan or goal of what you want and work backward from it, figuring out the steps you need to take in order to achieve your goal. A big part of the equation for him is his coaching staff. In this segment from his presentation he talks about his expectations of staff and how they do their work and find chemsitry.The entire talk is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3qmDN0ULearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2021

On this quickcast from Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic, Kansas City Offensive Coordinator Eric Bienemy shares his keys to organizing your offense for success. He talks about improving areas of offense, building your pass game and developing timing.The entire talk is available here:https://bit.ly/3xPYSU5Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 2021

On this Coach and Coordinator Quickcast from Lauren's First and Goal, University of North Carolina Head Coach Mack Brown shares a story of how he helped Vince Young overcome a poor performance by visualizing success.The entire clinic talk is available here:https://bit.ly/3vH4HmnLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joinced once again by repeat guest and coaching guru, Dub Maddox. Coach Maddox is currently the Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach at Union High School in Oklahoma and additionally works with the QB Collective and top QB prospects in the country. During the Covid shutdown, Maddox buckled down and wrote his most recent book Capology. The book provides the reader with information on how to build, apply and implement a coding language to read the reality in the game. Maddox joined Grabowski to talk about these concepts as well as connecting them to the game. 1:30 Where his ideas for his new book came from during the shutdown3:50 Going deeper instead of wider8:23 Advantages of learning linguistic coding for football11:50 Spacial, Temporal and Locomotive fitting into football24:55 Dividing time between analytics, film and teaching28:58 Most intercepted throws and how to prevent them32:00 How this has helped his team in practices and coaching vision 39:15 Adjusting to fit the R445:27 Where to start with this system if you’re a new coachLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 2021

On this quickcast from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic which Keith moderated, Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko shares the 5 "must haves" that any defense needs to excel.He also shares how they track these and use it to bring it to players attention to continuously improve.Entire talk with drill video on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3vdQPhYLauren's First and Goal Skills and Drills Bundles QB: https://bit.ly/3grNzdFRB: https://bit.ly/353SKLDWR: https://bit.ly/359Ij98OL: https://bit.ly/2TVKZFbOL Run: https://bit.ly/3v4WtTCTE: https://bit.ly/354rT1ZDL: https://bit.ly/35kEjmBDL Run: https://bit.ly/3ixhbswLB: https://bit.ly/354sDEjEdges: https://bit.ly/3pFwbpYDB: https://bit.ly/2RGEvZXLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 10, 2021

All Gas - No Brakes, Steve Sarkisian, Head Coach, TexasIn the short time he’s been at the University of Texas, Steve Sarkisian has created huge excitement for what will happen in the fall. This talk is from the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic. In this short segment, Coach Sarkisian shares the foundation of their program.-All Gas no brakes-Do your job to make others job’s easier-Be the worker who gets things done-Mental toughness -Dealing with adversity is critical-Focus on this play-Today is the most important day-We make an investment, not a sacrificeThe entire talk is available on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3g1WDqxAll talks from the Louisiana Football Coaches Clinic available here:https://bit.ly/3vfVNepLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Lee Weber, head coach at Rose Hill High School in Kansas. Weber has recently written a book titled, The Head Coaching Mentorship Manual, which goes into details about lessons that he would pass on to younger coaches about how to survive as a head coach. Additionally, Weber has created ways to damper negativity coming from the stands. Coach joins Grabowski to discuss all of this as well as being honest and open with your players. 2:00 Where his idea of working on being a fan in the stand came from and how he corrected it at the schools he’s worked at15:00 How his system has roots in youth football20:23 How to make sure the players are being coached correctly and listening to the players26:50 Owning your words and actions29:33 The Head Coaching Mentorship ManualLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 2021

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Robert Pomazak, the head coach of St. Charles North High School. Coach Pomazak has contributed to the podcast continually, and during this episode he offers his insight into remote learning for your team. With players and coaches being separated, Coach Pomazak has developed a "Four Quarters" online system to educate his team while they are at home. Tune in and learn how you can organize your team's off-season film review, workouts, and personal growth all online. 2:47 The Four Quadrant plan5:44 Developing the remote program7:00 Information in each quadrant10:50 Parameters for participation13:15 Lessening the burden14:43 Getting ready for the season27:48 Staying connected20:44 Player feedback22:37 Future of remote learningLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 04, 2021

From the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic moderated by Keith Grabowski. New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton tells a story about a time when he was at Miami of Ohio and went to spend time at the Pittsburgh Steelers learning about the running game. While he was there Dick LeBeau shared a zone pressure with him and told him, you better get ready for this one.Payton uses the example to explain the growth of a coach and how for the young coach it is a “race for knowledge.”The entire course can be purchased here for 50% off:https://bit.ly/3yWOjjjLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 03, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Ross Douglas, Cornerbacks Coach at the University of Richmond. Douglas just joined the staff at Richmond in the spring of 2021, having spent the previous three years as a defensive graduate assistant at Rutgers. Ross joins the podcast today to talk about how he has been adjusting to his new job as well as go into detail on his practices. 1:31 Coach’s journey 2:56 Biggest lessons coach has learned along the way4:50 Building relationships with players5:43 How he adjusted to being hired late in the process this past season6:46 Challenging parts of adjusting quickly this past season8:21 Putting this past season to bed and how they’re moving on9:28 Creating competition throughout practice 11:05 Evaluating each practice 12:40 Dealing with players who are struggling 13:36 Keys to getting the corners to play at a high level15:25 Training “Eye discipline”16:21 Working eye discipline into a specific coverage 18:00 Where to stand as a coach and working drills19:30 Evaluation of film20:46 Continuing to build relationships25:10 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Washington State Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, Craig Stutzmann. Coach is going into just his second year at Washington State, but previously held the same role for the last 4 years at Hawai’i, where he helped bring the team to 3 bowl games. This past season Stutzmann was a finalist for the FootballScoop National Quarterback Coach of the Year award. Coach is big on the run and shoot offense and has continued to put up points wherever he goes. He joins the podcast today to talk about some of the things he learned during the Covid season and goes deep into many different aspects of his role as OC. 1:50 What were some new ideas that emerged from coaching during covid 6:15 How Zoom has made coaches more efficient 8:25 Adjusting back to a normal season and what you take with you from last season11:12 How the staff works together12:35 Best parts of going back to normal14:13 As pass game coordinator, what’s the starting point for breaking down an opponent17:36 Scouting how defenses are adjusting to motions21:55 How you work in the concepts to combat “Problem coverages”26:24 Best way to put together the whole gameplan and combine all the coaches ideas30:15 Making sure everyone is on the same page and trying to filter ideas34:15 Like it/Don’t like it list with Quarterbacks40:47 Prioritizing the Call Sheet43:40 Organizing the sheet with situations45:55 Approach in between series52:12 Evaluating your own staffLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 2021

In this quickcast 2020 Coach of the Year Jamey Chadwell, head coach of Coastal Carolina shares the elements of a winning program which help bring his team to a #14 ranking in 2020. Entire talk is available on CoachTube and supports the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association. You can find it here:https://bit.ly/2SyapIcInterview with Coastal Carolina offensive line coach Bill Durkin:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-player-relationship-and-coaching-the-oline-bill-durkin-ol-coach-coastal-carolinaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 28, 2021

Today's quickcast is from the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic which Keith moderated. In this segment, Terry Joseph, Defensive Passing Game Coordinator and Secondary at the University of Texas shares the importance of trust with your players The entire talk covers:Building RelationshipsA Peer Evaluation FormA 33% Performance Chart and even has a section on career development! With all of that, there is even a Q&A section that is sure to answer any questions you may have!The entire talk is available here:https://bit.ly/3hWsxWRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 27, 2021

This quickcast is from a clinic talk at the Southern California Football Coaches Association Clinic with Tom Allen, Head Football Coach at the University of Indiana. Coach Allen shares two concepts which have been highlighted by the media and are ones which drive the culture of his program - L.E.O. (Love Every One) and One Word. He explains how those were implemented and provides ideas to implement similar ideas in your program.The entire talk is available here: https://bit.ly/3vm5tVtLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2021

The last year has presented many challenges. It's forced coaches to rethink their approach and learn new ways to do things. Head Coach at Iowas State, Matt Campbell share the Cyclones approach to the 2021 season which led to success on the field.This is form a segment at the Iowa Football Coaches Association Clinic. The entire talk is available on CoachTube.comLink:https://coachtube.com/course/football/matt-campbell-our-main-focus-and-10-steps-to-reach-our-full-potential/13964211?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Get all the Iowa Football Coaches Association Clinic Talks here:https://coachtube.com/users/ifcafootballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2021

Today's Quickcast is from a clinic talk which Keith moderated for Lauren's First & Goal. In this segment, Luke Fickell, head coach of Cincinnati, talks about being true to who they are and identifying and building their brand and culture on what they call "Clifton Style."In our copy and paste world it’s easy to get caught up trying to be something we are not. Coach Fickell took a deep look at who they were and built on it. Link to entire talk:https://coachtube.com/course/football/luke-fickell-cincinnati-football-clifton-style/14159604?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657Link to Lauren's First & Goal store:http://lfgf.org/Clinics-And-Courses/Learn from the best and build your culture:https://coachtube.com/courses/football/program-developmentLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 2021

On today’s podcast, we have part 2 of a 2 part podcast with DJ Eliot, Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at Kansas. Eliot is a seasoned defensive coach who has been at Kansas since 2019 and has had prior stops at Colorado, Kentucky, Florida State, Rice, Tulsa, Texas State, Miami, Houston and Wyoming. Eliot joins host Keith Grabowski today to talk about developing players, how he incorporates development into practice and how he weighs scheme vs technique. 0:40 Expectations for players in a walkthrough 3:52 Coaching the Coaches 7:27 Creating simulated pressures 12:17 Keys to success in Match Coverage 15:40 Difficult concepts to match up against19:57 What other college coaches think about you23:42 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 2021

On today’s podcast, we have part 1 of a 2 part podcast with DJ Eliot, Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach at Kansas. Eliot is a seasoned defensive coach who has been at Kansas since 2019 and has had prior stops at Colorado, Kentucky, Florida State, Rice, Tulsa, Texas State, Miami, Houston and Wyoming. Eliot joins host Keith Grabowski today to talk about developing players, how he incorporates development into practice and how he weighs scheme vs technique. 1:06 Coach’s Journey2:32 Eliots mentors5:21 Starting the process of developing a player 11:00 Scheme vs player development 15:51 Being efficient in his circuit drills 21:30 Most effective ways at doing walk thoughtsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2021

On today’s podcast, we fire up the defensive side of the ball with our first installment of our Deep Dive on Defense series. To get us started, we welcome back a friend of the podcast, Vince DiGaetano, Defensive QC at Fordham University. Coach Dig has extensive tackling knowledge from his years coaching the defensive side of the football. He has come up with multiple systems for analyzing and tracking tackling data that have helped his teams succeed in numerous different ways. Dig joins the podcast today to talk about the 3 C’s of Tackling. 2:08 Idea behind Coach Dig’s Tackle Studies 7:50 The 3 C’s of tackling according to 11:10 Point of Contact17:11 Strike Zone24:35 Chase28:30 Creating value to asses points of contact 34:47 Translating these values into gameplans44:52 Working different skills on air and building towards being able to get better values47:35 Determining what a good final value depending on which level you are atLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Mike Cummings, Offensive Line Coach at Central Michigan. Cummings is entering his fourth season in his current position having come over from VMI. Coach has a variety of experience which includes additional stops at Marshall, Connecticut, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan, to name a few. Coach Cummings joins the podcast today for Part 2 of his talk about the Importance of Basics. 2:22 How the basics come into play on an everyday level11:20 Post snap decisions14:50 Coaching up the 1 on 1’s22:38 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Mike Cummings, Offensive Line Coach at Central Michigan. Cummings is entering his fourth season in his current position having come over from VMI. Coach has a variety of experience which includes additional stops at Marshall, Connecticut, Western Michigan and Eastern Michigan, to name a few. Coach Cummings joins the podcast today for Part 1 of his talk about the Importance of Basics. 1:40 Coach’s Journey2:56 Takeaways that have helped shape coach9:20 Understanding what motivates any given player15:54 Process of building the offensive line23:51 Helping players solve problemsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 2021

On today’s podcast, we ramp back up our All In On Offense series as host Keith Grabowski is joined by Rice Offensive Line Coach, Sanders Davis. Coach took over the Rice offensive line in 2020, having previously spent time on staff as a GA. Prior to his time at Rice, Davis spent 5 years at Catholic High School, where he served as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. Davis joins the podcast to talk about his heavy goalline sets and how they fit in today’s spread world. 2:22 What his goal line package looks like on a base level4:28 Why his team likes to use these unique sets7:42 Accounting for how teams will defend these heavy sets in the world of spread offenses11:07 When do you install this and how do to make it easy for the QB12:33 How many concepts they run out of these heavy sets and how they use them from game to game14:10 When they put these plays in during the week and practicing them16:30 How they deal with practicing the physical nature of these plays17:55 How they adjust their stance and splits for heavy concepts22:07 Coaching cues for getting the younger linemen up to speed24:12 Targets for lineman's hands31:10 What techniques the defense use to stop them and how to counter34:04 Coaching the puller38:50 Teaching the combos41:48 Mindset and physical traits for the runningbacks46:00 How they protect the flanks48:28 Approach to running pass plays out of these formations52:01 Getting creative with personnelLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by John Tomlinson, Running Backs Coach and Director of Player Development at Brevard College. Coach Tomlinson has over 20 years of coaching experience at all different levels of football. Tomlinson had multiple stops in the NFL including with the Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, Coach Tomlinson has written a book titled 4th & Inches: A Football Coach’s Season Devotional and has multiple courses available on Coach Tube. He joins the podcast today to talk about how he asses young quarterbacks, shapes his offense around them along with multiple other things. 2:23 Assessing a young quarterback6:54 Importance of showing players that you put in the work11:03 How the detail of the NFL helped him prepare at lower levels14:47 What methods Coach takes in learning how his players learn20:06 Tailoring concepts to fit players identities 28:52 Understanding the why to everything as a young QB34:10 Screen Pass Options38:55 Resources Coach has put together 45:10 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 05, 2021

Today's podcast is a sneak preview of the upcoming C.O.O.L. Clinic - the premier clinic for offensive line coaches. In this segment from Joe Thomas's Q&A with Bob Wylie, Joe Thomas answers questions from Bob Wylie:-You’ve seen a number of young OL come and go throughout your time, what attributes do you see in young players that make you realize they have a chance to be successful in the league?-What are separates the great coaches from the others?-What’s the best advice you’ve been given & what advice do you give to younger players?-What ways to you have to help the OT’s in loud stadiums and on silent counts? -What silent count operations did you feel worked the best? -What was your weekly game prep like for film evaluation?-How did you prepare and what was your mindset when facing elite pass rushers?-What do you think is the most important aspect of pass protection? This is just 25 minutes of the nearly 2 hours he did for the clinic.Use this link or the code COOL20 at checkout to save 20% on your ticket:https://cool.coachesclinic.com/tickets/?coupon=COOL20See the line-up and topics:https://cool.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 04, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Clint Schumacher who is a football coach, lawyer and author of the new book Second Wind. Schumacher has had many experiences coaching football and in life that led to him trying to develop kids to become more resilient and learning how to teach those traits. Schumacher joins the podcast to talk about some of those skills as well as his book and the inspiration behind it. 2:08 Coach’s journey3:32 Idea behind thee book Coach wrote, Second Wind7:33 Teaching players to be resilient in different situations9:44 Building these resilient concepts year round in players 11:31 Grated cheese and video games15:15 The process of putting together his book19:09 How Second Wind became the name of Coach’s book24:20 Different experiences Coach has had the he outlines in his bookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 03, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Senior Special Teams Analyst at West Virginia, Tyler Hancock. Hancock has been at WVU since 2019 in his current role. Prior to his time at WVU, he spent time as the Quality Control Coach at Maryland as well as some time at Kentucky and Kentucky Wesleyan. Coach Hancock joined the podcast today to talk about his transition to the role of a Senior Analyst and how it differs from some of his previous roles. 1:10 Coach’s Journey 3:28 Transition to the role of analyst 4:42 What a typical week looks like in terms of workflow for an analyst 7:08 Organization of the Coaching staff at WVU9:43 How the whole staff helps on special teams12:10 Where the opportunities lie in special teams13:43 How much evaluation of special teamers falls upon him15:20 How the details he encounters can be used on smaller staffs17:55 Getting everything in during practice20:00 Organization of scout teams21:52 Opportunities for younger coaches 23:20 Developing yourself as a coach24:42 Coach’s role in culture building 26:34 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Bill Durkin, Offensive Line Coach at Coastal Carolina. Durkin has been at Coastal since thee 2014 campaign and has had the privilege of coaching the Running Backs, Tight Ends, Tackles and now Offensive Line during his tenure. The Coastal Carolina offensive attack has gained praise nationwide over the last few years and Durkin has played a large role in their success. Coach joined the podcast today to talk about his relationship with players as well as some basic offensive and offensive line concepts. 1:20 Durkin’s coaching journey 3:35 Key lessons Coach learned in his journey that have helped shape his philosophy 5:38 Their CPR philosophy 8:30 How effective CPR has been10:30 Biggest aspects that have led to their success offensively 15:18 Finding a balance between keeping it simple for your guys but hard for the defense17:30 Approach to indy sessions 21:36 Approach to film sessions 25:28 Coach’s signature play27:30 Advice to people coming into coaching30:18 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2021

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Jim Ballard, College Football Hall of Famer and founder of the Jim Ballard Quarterback Academy. He also had a long professional career across a variety of leagues. Ballard played in the NFL, CFL, NFL Europe and Arena Football from 1994 to 2003. Some of the teams included the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Scottish Claymores, Toronto Argonauts and the Indiana Firebirds. Ballard had his most success during his collegiate career at Mount Union College, an NCAA Division III school in Alliance, Ohio. Including being induced to the College Football Hall of Fame for his play at Mount Union, Ballard was also an All-American while in college.Ballard started his college career at D-III Wilmington (Ohio) College for one season before transferring to Mount Union. Across his career, Ballard broke 17 D-III passing records and was named all-conference all three seasons. In addition to being an all-American, Ballard was also awarded the Gagliardi Trophy for the Division III college football player of the year in 1993. Today, Ballard works with developing high school quarterbacks at the Jim Ballard Quarterback Academy.On today’s podcast, Ballard and host Keith Grabowski talk about Ballard’s Quarterback Academy, the challenges of coordinating with high school coaches and parents, and how Mount Union prepared him to teach young athletes.Show Notes1:16 Mentoring local quarterbacks into college2:36 Working alongside high school coaches3:53 Beginnings of the quarterback development camp6:16 Developing players going to Mount Union7:55 Being flexible in teaching how to be a quarterback10:50 Increasing Football IQ of the quarterback12:29 Advice to parents of players going through the academy14:54 Helping athletes gain exposure through camps16:32 What to show on highlight tapes for quarterbacks18:50 Having a strong base when throwing the ball20:51 Being a leader in the huddle and knowing everyone’s role22:25 Building confidence into leadership23:42 The Roll Pass at Mount Union25:15 Simulating the RPO26:52 How can coaches develop players in-season28:35 Providing 1-on-1 teaching with the quarterbacksLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Rice Offensive Line Coach, Sanders Davis. Coach took over the Rice offensive line in 2020, having previously spent time on staff as a GA. Prior to his time at Rice, Davis spent 5 years at Catholic High School, where he served as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. Davis joins the podcast for the second part of this interview to talk about his power run game.1:32 Key Coaching Points on his version of power17:08 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Rice Offensive Line Coach, Sanders Davis. Coach took over the Rice offensive line in 2020, having previously spent time on staff as a GA. Prior to his time at Rice, Davis spent 5 years at Catholic High School, where he served as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. Davis has had a unique journey through the coaching world and joins the podcast to talk about that journey. 1:30 Coach’s journey 14:15 Developing relationships to progress in the coaching world18:30 Trying to show coaches that you’re trying to learn and be interactive as opposed to trying to get something out of the relationship22:52 What aspects of teaching does coach bring over to footballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2021

From the Archives:Brian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Keith and Brian discusses culture and alignment in today’s podcast.Show notes2:01 Trying to create alignment within the coaching staff4:21 The definition of a coach8:28 How coaches benefit from self-assessments12:51 Keep systems simple but detailed15:16 Alignment happens with clarity, support, and accountability19:46 The reason teams struggle with alignment23:07 “Embrace the uniqueness of you, but align with us”26:18 Tips to get players to align28:01 A foundation of beliefs31:47 Encouragement for coachesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2021

On October 16, 2010 at MetLife stadium, Eric LeGrand ran down on a kick off for Rutgers and didn’t walk off the field. He couldn’t move. He couldn’t breathe, and Coach Schiano came out on the field knelt and looked down at Eric and said, “Pray.”Becoming paralyzed playing the game he loved didn’t change his passion for the game or the lessons he had taken from it. It provided him the courage and inspiration to go out into the world and do more. Eric has shown the world that obstacles can be transformed into opportunities, and he will continue to drive his mission forward until he delivers on Christopher Reeve’s dream of a world with empty wheelchairs. To Eric, it is not matter of if he walks again, but rather when.To help Eric on his mission, Coach Schiano, the Rutgers staff, and the New Jersey Football Coaches Association have launched the virtual “Believe” Clinic with all proceeds to benefit "The Christopher Reeves Foundation" on behalf of Eric LeGrand.Please help this cause while expanding your football knowledge April 22-24 with 31 speakers from high school, college, and the NFL. Live and replay available to all attendees. Only $29.Here is a run down of some notable speakers:Greg Schiano, HC, Rutgers - Q&ASean Gleeson, OC, Rutgers - Rutgers Offense in the Pandemic and BeyondRobb Smith, DC, Rutgers - Scarlet Knight Defensive ConceptsBrandon Streeter, PGC/QB, Clemson - Clemson Tigers QB Development Kevin Higgins, WR Coach, Wake Forest - Developing Wide Receivers Skills and DrillsEd Foley, ST Coach, Carolina Panthers - Building an Effective Kick ReturnMike Judge, Asst. TE Coach, Miami Dolphins - Drills and Skills, Getting TE’s Ready to CompeteSteve Verbit, Co DC, Princeton - Dynamic Pass Rush Technique DevelopmentJared Backus, DC, Cornell - 6 Man Pressure Out Of The 3-4 With Technique EmphasisSatyen Bhatka, DL, Cornell - It's What's Up Front That Counts - Defensive Line Technique vs The RunThe line-up also includes the entire Rutgers staff and top high school coaches talking on offense, defense, special teams, and program development!Do not miss this opportunity to develop as a coach and help Eric LeGrand’s mission! REGISTER HERE:https://njfca.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Matt Troxel, former AAF and Division 1 College Coach. Troxel most recently coached for the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF, but previously spent time at Oregon State, Idaho State and Idaho. Toxel has coached a wide variety of positions, which has helped him grow as a coach. He joins the podcast today to talk about his time in the AAF as well as how his RPO’s fit into his run game. 1:42 What Coach learned early in his career that helped guide him7:17 Stepping outside of your comfort zone11:01 What coach learned at Oregon State 15:23 How Coaching in the AAF helped look at football in a different perspective 18:49 What AAF rule did he like that the NCAA/NFL doesn’t implement 21:10 Importance of developmental leagues 23:46 How the RPO’s fit into his run game28:04 Tools he used to help develop his QB’s mental game30:24 Vertical Raise32:50 The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2021

From the archives:Today's guest on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast is Gabe Fertitta, former head football coach at Catholic High School of Baton Rouge (Louisiana). Fertitta led Catholic to its 2nd state championship under his leadership in 2020. This led to an opportunity at the FBS level with Louisville.On today’s episode Coach Fertitta and host Keith Grabowski talk about program alignment and the cur dog culture at Catholic High School. Show Notes 1:51 Coach Fertitta’s time at Catholic 3:04 Culture at Catholic High School4:42 Making the switch to head coach 7:30 Aligning with the culture 11:30 Cur Dog culture 15:25 Offense and defense at Catholic 18:42 G-scheme concept 24:54 Continuing to perform at a high levelCoach Fertitta’s twitter: @Fertitta_GabeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 15, 2021

From the Archives: Brian Kightand Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Brian and Keith discuss accountability in today’s podcast.Show notes1:51 How much a team’s attitude can change from week to week3:35 Leading men in battle and how it applies to football5:45 How leadership skills are developed7:30 How to create your own energy10:20 Accountability never works in isolation16:00 Why the right thing to do isn’t always clear18:05 What accountability is22:30 Why coaches should redefine accountability for their teams25:00 Reward alignment and create discomfort for misalignment29:15 How to utilize accountability properly35:30 Reward based on what players like, not what you like40:05 Social discomfort is the most effective form of discomfortLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Ben Albert, Co-Defensive Coordinator and Defensive Line Coach at Duke. Albert has been with the Blue Devils since the 2016 season, where he has had various different roles. Prior to his time at Duke, he spent 3 seasons as the Defensive Line Coach at Boston College and has also been a Linebackers Coach at Temple. Coach joined the podcast today to talk about how he defends the RPO game. 1:01 Coach’s journey4:23 The “55”8:23 How they work to be efficient 11:32 How coaching is like being a good parent13:55 What trends Coach sees to stopping the RPO’s17:44 What techniques his defensive linemen use vs the RPO game19:50 Favorite alignments vs the RPO23:16 Advice to young coaches looking to level up their careers 27:35 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2021

Coach Grabowski’s Notebook:Coaching Points for Developing a Strong Player-Coach RelationshipHost Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook, specifically his coaching staff manual, that details the coaching points to develop a strong player coach relationship. He shares examples from his own experiences and recent FBS spring ball visits.00:42Where this information comes from01:25Relationships are important even at the highest levels01:14Tom Izzo example of “tough coaching”02:19Can’t find validation anywhere for treating players poorly03:01Introduction – trust, respect, caring, and honesty05:24Eye contact is important to communicating honesty05:58Be sure of yourself06:31Be careful with humor07:00Be yourself07:41Be honest08:48Talk to your players as people not just athletes; U. Buffalo example10:06When yelling is appropriate13:37Be patient; their success is your responsibility15:54Using physical discipline (running, sprints, etc.); is it appropriate?16:00Physical performance error16:11Mental mistakes16:46Lack of effort17:30 University of Akron tempo example18:32Be flexible19:55Communicate positively and specifically20:55Make sure the have a role and an opportunity to contribute23:05Bench is a motivator24:00Set them up for success24:59No excuses mentailtyTwitter:@CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Akron Outside Linebackers Coach, Deonte Gibson. Coach Gibson was a formerly and elite player in the Big Ten for Northwestern, where he was a 3rd team All-Big Ten selection as well as a 3 time Academic All-Big Ten player. Gibson also found himself in the NFL, where he played for Tampa Bay and Detroit. Coach has been at Northwestern since 2020 and was formerly the defensive line coach at Eastern Illinois. He joined the podcast today to talk about what it’s like coaching and relating to players in today’s game. 1:18 Coach’s journey4:24 Shift to the new age of coaching as compared to how he was coached7:40 Addressing the “Why” and how his experiences helped him do that10:18 How he relates to players initially12:17 How his youth has helped him coach13:35 How he tries to be a mentor15:42 Balancing scheme and technique 18:36 Fine tuning your tools and changing things when needed20:23 Favorite piece that he’s read and learned 21:30 His favorite defensive call23:46 What things help Coach stay focused 25:20 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 09, 2021

In all the activity of what goes into the process of getting a job and then getting started there, Coach Fisch heard about Lauren's First and Goal Clinic. He had worked the LFG Camp before and wanted to be a part of the clinic even though his schedule was full with getting things going in Arizona.His topic was marrying the run and pass in which he showed film from his time with the rams and how they make outside zone and play action look the same to create explosive plays. Today’s podcast is a Q&A moderated by John Loose, AHC at Army and Coach Fisch. He answers a variety of question from running back footwork in OZ, to effectiveness from gun or pistol, his best advice, how to handle a zero technique and more.There is plenty of insight packed into this quickcast. Entire clinic talk on CoachTube:https://bit.ly/3uzm9beAll courses developed from LFG Clinic:Check out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBcoachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 08, 2021

Today's Quickcast is form a clinic talk which Keith moderated at Lauren's First and Goal Clinic. Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Justin Hamilton talks about a changing landscape of college football and how coaches must adapt or die. To do this, he sees that it's necessary to rethink how players fit within a system and find them roles which suit their skill set.He talks about the coaches' roles in teaching and evaluating across all positions. In addition, he shares practical ides on how they will accomplish this as a defensive unit.The entire talk is available here:https://bit.ly/3s2wM4pCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBhttp://coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 2021

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes the new Tight Ends Coach at the University of Massachusetts, Kyle Segler. Coach Segler has had multiple stops on his 12 year coaching career including at Marshall, Louisiana Monroe, Sam Houston State and Lon Morris College. Segler has mostly coached the tight ends and offensive lines on his stops but has also had stints as a special teams coordinator. Segler joined the podcast today to share what it was like getting let go and how his search process went. 2:12 Coach’s journey 5:52 Advice he would give to a coach who has been let go10:57 Putting together a course of action to find your next gig15:54 Getting different resources together to avoid pigeonholing yourself 20:32 How Coach manages making sure he personally has film 26:30 Advice he would give to a coach transitioning 31:00 What coach talks about in his clinic at the LFG ClinicLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 2021

From Season 1 of the Leadership Journey: Brian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Keith and Brian Kight discuss building connections in today’s podcast.1:17 Breaking down the word “connection”4:32 Relationships are built around 3 things7:50 Players want to know if coaches care about them9:34 Difference between foundation and function13:33 Surface level concerns coaches need to understand14:52 Acknowledging players for who they are17:22 Learn how to use SnapChat19:41 When authority exceeds influence, problems occur24:05 4 things that make the connection29:09 Invest a week into caring and listening32:17 Taking ownership of your attitudeFollow all Brian is doing now at https://www.tbriankight.com/Playlists from the Leadership Journey:Season 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-withSeason 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1Season 3:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-seasonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 2021

Today's episode is a session from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic which Keith moderated. Brian Hess, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at UNC, shares the Tarheels' approach to making gains year round, including during competition periods. He talks about how they look at the year and understand the demands of practice so their players are peaking every week.The entire talk is available here:https://bit.ly/3uhoEikThe entire talk is available here:bit.ly/3m4Wa8yCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBPlaylist of Strength & Conditioning Coaches:https://bit.ly/3wj4MwRLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 02, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Phoebe Schecter, Linebackers and Assistant Defensive Coordinator for the Potsdam Royals. Schecter has had an unusual journey throughout her career as she actually adopted the game while she was in the UK working for an Equestrian team. Once she got her feet wet, her drive and devotion to the game led her on a path that led her to working with the Buffalo Bills as an assistant tight ends coach. Coach Schecter joins the podcast today to talk about her unusual journey, what challenges she faced and how she has adapted to the game. 1:36 Coach’s journey3:20 First experience as an adult dealing with a physical sports4:51 How she started to really learn the game6:27 Which resources helped her learn the game the most8:27 How she got the opportunity to coach in the NFL11:27 What it was like stepping into “a man’s world”14:12 How Schecter went about building her relationships with her players17:38 Importance in having answers to the question “why”20:40 What some of the driving forces behind the Bills turnaround have been25:04 How she reflects on and keeps track of what happened during practice 28:26 Coaching Cues29:09 Looking to other sports to help you coach32:25 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 2021

The number 1 key indicator of success is emotional intelligence. Those who have strong emotional intelligence are more effective coaches and leaders.On today's podcast, Keith shares a segment of a talk he moderated at Lauren's First and Goal Clinic by Victor Santa Cruz, defensive coordinator at Hawaii.Santa Cruz discusses how he went from being a "command and control" guy to being a leader that was heard by his staff and players. He points to what he learned and practice about emotional intelligence as a game changer for him.In this Quickcast Santa Cruz gives an overview, points out how much we invest in recruiting people, and explains how building your emotional intelligence skills will help optimize your environment and relationships leading to more success on and off the field.The entire talk is available here:https://bit.ly/3m4Wa8yCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes, shownotes, and articles:http://coachandcoordinator.com/Leadership Journey Season 1:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-withLeadership Journey Season 2:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1Leadership Journey Season 3:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-seasonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by renowned Strength and Conditioning Coach, Lew Caralla. Coach is in his second season as the Head S&T Coach for the Yellow Jackets. In 2018, Caralla was named Football Scoop’s Strength Coach of the Year for his work at his prior stop, Buffalo. Coach has also worked in S&C roles at Louisiana-Lafayette, North Texas, Michigan, and Mississippi. Caralla joined the podcast today to talk about his unique approach to Strength and Conditioning. Show Notes: 1:20 Coach’s journey 3:52 Sacrificing in the coaching profession 5:53 Key lessons Coach learned along his journey about connecting with his player 7:40 Working and dealing with different types of Strength and Conditioning coaches 9:52 Merging what position coaches want their players to do with their workouts 13:01 “The Hunger Board” 15:10 How Caralla’s interviews with players help develop them 17:38 How much Coach gets involved when players aren’t satisfied with their hunger rating 19:21 Staying integrated with the team during the actual season 21:41 How Coach shapes his messages to players and where he draws from 23:32 What different forms of technology has he integrated in his program 25:34 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 30, 2021

Today's Quickcast is from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic with Dave Aranda. In this segment of the clinic, Coach Aranda shares Baylor's pyramid of success.It is built on the foundation of trust and transparency, communication, always learning and growing, owner set mindset, focus, and shared commitment.Coach then talks about the levels stacked on top: 3 rules, win with character, energy-edge-execution, and the top of the pyramid is the Baylor Standard of Performance.The entire clinic "Lessons of a 1st Year Head Coach" is available here:https://bit.ly/3m0bT8NCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes, shownotes, and articles:coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 29, 2021

Today's podcast is a segment of a clinic talk with Keith moderated at Lauren's First and Goal Clinic with James Franklin, head coach at Penn State. Coach share the core values that make up their culture. he defines culture and explains the importance of knowing who the culture drivers are in your program and working with them. He concludes by talking about the environment and conditions which set up a strong culture and feeling of family.The entire talk is available here:https://bit.ly/31nH7wZThe entire Lauren's First and Goal Library is available and continues to support the mission of LFG Foundation. Find it here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes, shownotes, and articles:coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 26, 2021

Today's podcast is a Q&A which Keith moderated with Nick Saban. He talks about discipline and how they set expectations, the most important statistics for winning, practice, the toughest offenses to stop and more.Get more Nick Saban tonight live at:https://lfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 25, 2021

Today's podcast is a portion of a clinic from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic in which defensive line coach for the Miami Jess Simpson shares what he developed in his teaching progression because of limitations he experienced in 2020 with COVID. He shares his approach in what he did as a head coach to be the lead teacher and prepare a staff, then gets into the specifics of how he has individualized his teaching with his players in order to best develop each of them.Coach Simpson's entire clinic talk:http://bit.ly/399VnOrCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes, shownotes, and articles:http://coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 2021

On today's podcast Keith shares a segment of Geoff Collins clinic talk at Lauren's First and Goal. He talks about how his culture is about finding and developing guys who are "one of us." He defines the important parts of their culture and explains how they keep track of those who are aligned and with their culture.Coach Collins entire clinic talk:http://bit.ly/3tNEEbkCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes and articles available at:coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2021

Today’s Quickcast is with Greg Schiano, head coach at Rutgers University. Coach Schiano delivered this talk at Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic which supports pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.In his talk Coach Schiano identified what he believes is on of the most important philosophies which he uses as a coach in building his program, planning all aspects of it from off season training to weekly game planning.He believes that if you can focus on your big three in anything, everything else will come along.He shares the big three pillars upon which his program is built - “family, trust, and chop.”Check out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBCoach Schiano's Clinic - Critically Important Aspects of Building a Program:http://bit.ly/3rirFNvAll episodes and articles available at:coachandcoordinator.com/Louisiana Football Coaches Clinic with Sean Payton, Nick Saban, Eric Bienemy, Steve Sarkisian and more:lfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2021

UNC Head Coach Mack Brown shares what makes up the foundation of his program which he builds around a family atmosphere. The foundation is made up of the components of communication, trust and respect, and common purpose. Coach Brown explains how each of those help build the Tarheel football program.This is a segment from his talk at Lauren's First and Goal Clinic to benefit pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.Check out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBMack Brown's entire clinic:http://bit.ly/3vH4HmnAll episodes and articles available at:coachandcoordinator.com/Louisiana Football Coaches Clinic with Sean Payton, Nick Saban, Eric Bienemy, Steve Sarkisian and more:lfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2021

Today's Quickcast is taken from a session Keith moderated with the OC/QB Coach at Georgia Tech, Dave Patenaude. Patenaude shares what's he's learned over thirty years and boils it down to a few key things that need to be done to create a confident quarterback who can perform successfully on game day.Entire clinic talk "Developing a Freshman QB" is available here:http://bit.ly/3eQqimvCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes and articles available at:coachandcoordinator.com/Louisiana Football Coaches Clinic with Sean Payton, Nick Saban, Eric Bienemy, Steve Sarkisian and more:https://lfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2021

On today's Quickcast from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic, Head Coach at Army West Point, Jeff Monken shares "The Plan."He believes that they have set their plan up in a way that each part of it is simple and when focused on and executed correctly will lead to success. If there is a failure, they can easily identify where then fell short and work to get it fixed.The entire talk including the "7 Commandments of Army Football" are available here:http://bit.ly/3eLX5caCheck out all the courses from Lauren's First and Goal Clinic here:bit.ly/3tgTrLBAll episodes and articles available at:http://coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 17, 2021

On today's episode taken from the first Virtual Football Summit in 2020, Matt Guerrieri explains how they install culture within the class room and the format he uses to teach for maximum player learning.Lauren's First and Goal Clinic talks:https://bit.ly/3tgTrLBCoach Guerrieri's Clinic talk:http://bit.ly/3tngXqehttp://coachandcoordinator.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 16, 2021

On today's Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith shares a segment of a clinic talk which he moderated for Dan Quinn. In the episode, Coach Quinn shares the idea of the standard that they set at Atlanta and how they developed it and their identity. He closes by giving the process they used to create their standard.Coach Quinn's entire talk:http://bit.ly/3eBk7m9Lauren's First and Goal Channel on CoachTube:http://bit.ly/3tgTrLBhttp://coachandcoordinator.com/Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Dave Anderson, a former NFL Wide Receiver and now CEO of Breakaway Data. Having played the sport at a high, Dave Anderson is able to provide a unique view to the world of analytics. He joined the podcast today to talk about what kind of data he uses to sort out the important data as well as how he uses that data. 1:29 Anderson’s Journey 8:00 Where to start with his analytics and fitting players to scheme and scheme to players12:13 Analyzing the differences from year to year13:56 Starting point for coaches looking to get started with his program17:11 Measuring the athletic ability of the guys in the trenches20:10 Where these types of analytics are headed 22:46 How to work these systems if you’re on a lower budget25:56 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 12, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski welcomes Jeff Reinbold, Special Teams Coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Reinbold has been all over both the United State and Canada during his illustrious coaching career. While he has mostly coached Special Teams, he has also held roles on both sides of the ball and has taken pride in building relationships with both players as well as coaches. During the second part of this two part show, Coach details key aspects of his unique coaching philosophy.3:40 Building a habit of accountability 9:38 Attacking Problems, not people 14:56 Transferable skills24:00 Getting the most out players time30:13 Not being afraid to fail34:45 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 11, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski welcomes Jeff Reinbold, Special Teams Coach for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. Reinbold has been all over both the United State and Canada during his illustrious coaching career. While he has mostly coached Special Teams, he has also held roles on both sides of the ball and has taken pride in building relationships with both players as well as coaches. During the first part of this two part show, Coach details a lot of what he has learned over the years including his relationship with one of his mentors, Dick Vermeil. Show Notes1:04 What and who shaped Coach into who he is5:47 Coach’s experience and what he learned from Dick Vermeil 13:00 Paying it forward16:15 Before you teach, you must reach22:10 Getting all the details to put your players in the most successful positionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we break from X’s and O’s to talk about how to use analytics in practical ways. To do this, we welcome Rich Worsell, Akron Director of Research and Analytics. While his current job may focus on analytics, Worsell was a great offensive coordinator at his previous stops. Coach took a unique path to get where he is today as he came all the way from England. Host Keith Grabowski will go into detail with Worsell about his past as well as what he’s learned in analytics. 1:20 How Coach grew fondness for football all the way in England4:15 How Math plays a role in Coach’s life6:30 When his analytics started to become relevant to his role10:45 Using analytics to back up your instincts while scouting14:35 Determining and tracking important data18:50 Recommendations for starting to use analytics for your program22:10 How much can you do in the offseason towards building your analytics 25:17 What’s something analytically that surprised coach27:55 Analytics during gameplanning, specifically on opening drives and kickoffs29:00 Helpful tools for creating analytics 30:55 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 2021

On Today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Host Keith Grabowski welcomes Ralph Isernia, Head Football Coach at RPI. In seven seasons at RPI, coach has managed to put together an impressive resume, including a .649 winning percentage as well as a trip to the NCAA Quarterfinals and multiple ECAC Bowl Titles. Coach joined th podcast today to talk about his “MVP” Process and building a culture. Show Notes:1:23 Coach’s Journey3:45 Important lessons that Coach learned by being a younger coach6:58 Leadership development over the last year9:45 Developing a culture and building a brand13:25 The MVP process15:50 How coach would describe his offense20:09 How his offense has helped him find different types of Quarterbacks22:52 Foundational pieces to his offense25:03 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 2021

Joining Host Keith Grabowski on today’s edition of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast is the Offensive Line Coach at Florida International University. Rodriguez is currently entering his second season with FIU and has previously served in multiple roles at Miami as well as Fordham University. In addition to coaching, Rodriguez made it all the way to the NFL where he played for the Tennessee Titans. Coach has become a master at placing personnel in their correct roles as well as developing young talent. 1:07 Coach’s journey3:48 Influence Coach Munchak had on Rodriguez 8:00 Find a way to make a system fit players and vice versa 14:28 How fitting players can help them maximize their skills16:30 Coach’s MAP scheme19:28 Which fronts were ideal for running MAP20:35 Changing schemes based on his Quarterback 24:30 Advice to Coaches looking to move up and on27:06 Winning EdgeRegister for the C.O.O.L. Clinichttps://cool.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 2021

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Baylor Safeties and Special Teams Coach, Matthew Powledge. Coach Powledge joined Baylor in 2020, where he led a successful campaign on special teams that landed returner Trestan Ebner on four different All-American teams. Coach joined the podcast today to walk about his Coaching Journey as well as go over different aspect of his special teams units. 1:05 Coach’s Journey2:40 The lessons that stuck with Coach the most, “Be Where Your Feet Are”4:55 Difference between having goals and aspirations compared to constantly looking ahead 7:15 How Coaching Special teams and larger groups has helped him as coach9:20 Making sure you reach outside your unit10:45 Setting up his Kick Off Return Units12:40 Approach towards taking the fair catch and touchbacks 14:17 Different types of returns they run16:00 How they allot practice time towards KOR17:55 Drills for frontline guys on KOR19:55 Which type of personnel Coach looks for different spots in KOR22:08 Techniques to avoid penalties on returns25:24 Approach to Kickoff27:30 Reliance on his gunners in Punt29:42 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Brent Dearmon, Offensive Coordinator at Middle Tennessee. Coach Dearmon is known for his extensive RPO game and tailoring his offense towards his personnel and scheme. Dearmon left Kansas University this offseason, where he had served as the offensive coordinator for the last year and a half. Prior to that, Dearmon was the Head Coach at Bethel University, where he led the team to their best season ever. Dearmon joins Grabowski today to talk about creating a common language amongst his staff and players. 1:23 Coach’s journey 2:51 Creating a common language 5:30 Importance of getting players AND coaches on the same page in terms of terminology 7:25 Teaching in parables 9:45 D-Gap fitter12:30 The process of changing old terms13:35 Gift Route16:05 Vertical movement18:08 Rocker20:20 Preparing to make sure all the terminology is the same and establishing pillars 22:38 Coach’s manual 23:52 Advice for coaches going forwardLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 02, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by two members of the Alcorn State University offensive coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Elliott Wratten, and Wide Receivers Coach, Jason Phillips, have helped revolutionize the RPO game by developing their own system. Today, they talk about adding the choice concept to your RPO game.1:09 Where the Choice concept fits in the Alcorn Offense 3:51 What the deep choice looks like9:11 What the backside does and you how work the full field11:56 Installing the choice concept15:15 Putting keys on the field during practice 16:41 What the backs do in the scheme18:20 Running this as opposed to 4 verts20:15 Protection responsibilities 25:52 QB escape routes 27:50 Different adjustments when you go 3x1 and 2x130:55 Using RPO’s in the same formations as the choice concepts33:55 Attacking hashes35:02 Switches37:57 Inside Choice40:57 What adjustments they make to go to inside choice45:35 Importance of understanding the next phase of your attackCoachtube Courses:https://bit.ly/2MzZH1bLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 01, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Host Keith Grabowski welcomes legendary Offensive Line Coach Bob Wylie to the show. Coach Wylie has coached at all levels of football starting all the way down at the Pop Warner Level. He got his college coaching career started as the Oline Coach at Brown in 1980. Since then he has had stops at multiple Division 1 college programs as well as stops with the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets. Currently, Wylie is coaching the offensive line for the Ottawa Redblacks. This is the second episode of a 2 part conversation with Coach Wylie. During this episode he goes into great detail about his coaching style and how he builds relationships with his players.Show Notes1:27 When did Coach learn to speak up as a young coach and how he cares about his players11:36 Putting in 2 different game plans15:18 How Coach Wylie teaches the game22:42 How the COOL Clinic StartedThe C.O.O.L Clinic is virtual in 2021. Register here:https://cool.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 26, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Host Keith Grabowski welcomes legendary Offensive Line Coach Bob Wylie to the show. Coach Wylie has coached at all levels of football starting all the way down at the Pop Warner level. He got his college coaching career started as the Offensive Line Coach at Brown in 1980. Since then he has had stops at multiple Division 1 college programs as well as stints with the Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets. Currently, Wylie is coaching the offensive line for the Ottawa Redblacks. This is the first episode of a 2 part conversation with Coach Wylie. During this episode he goes into great detail about his coaching background, philosophy and what he learned along the way. Show Notes:0:33 How much Coach Wylie enjoys what he does3:28 Why football appealed to Coach8:00 How Coach went from a Pop Warner Coach to an NFL Coach22:30 How not being afraid to fail guided his coaching styleThe C.O.O.L Clinic is virtual in 2021. Register here:https://cool.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 25, 2021

The Coach and Coordinator podcasts welcome back a longtime guest today as Matt Drinkall, TE’s Coach at Army, joins the podcast. Drinkall has been at Army since 2019 and prior to that was the Head Coach at Kansas-Wesleyan for five years. Drinkall joined Host Keith Grabowski today to talk about his plan for teaches his players in the classroom, on the practice field and in game. Show notes:2:12 Structuring how you coach6:10 Making assignments as simple as possible10:45 Communicating in the classroom13:00 Developing his TE room15:48 Differentiating the classroom and the practice field17:38 Getting your personality across in your coaching18:26 New innovations and methods that Drinkall is using in the classroom20:35 Most critical things that need to get accomplished on the practice field23:50 What to do when a player isn’t understanding buzzwords26:17 Creating Acute and Applicable buzzwords29:20 In game Coaching Cues33:40 Advice to Coaches who are getting flooded with information this offseasonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 24, 2021

We continue our Research and Development series with a focus on the tight end position.Skill utilization and skill development are the two main functions of coaching. Our research and development series has put a focus on these components because the proper placement of personnel and a focus on the improvement of each player on your team provides huge benefits in building a positive culture. Today’s installment focuses on the tight end position.The Evolution of the Modern Tight End The tight end position has undergone a revolution from the more athletic tackle who wore a numbers in the 80’s and provided an extra gap and blocker in the run game to disappearing from many high school and college offenses in a 10 personnel era to coming back as one of the most dynamic hybrid positions on the field.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 23, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Cody Kennedy, newly minted Tight Ends Coach at Arkansas. Kennedy is in his first year with the Razorbacks with prior stops at Tulane, Georgia, West Georgia, North Carolina-Pembroke and West Alabama. In 2018, as an offensive line GA at Georgia, he helped the Bulldogs earn a finalist for the Joe Moore Award, which is given out to the best offensive line in the country. Kennedy joined the podcast today to talk about offensive line installation and how to coach a line in an up-tempo offense. *When this podcast was recorded Coach Kennedy was the Offensive Line Coach at TulaneShow Notes:1:45 Coach’s journey 7:13 What the first meeting is like during camp and install13:56 Coaching the culture of the offensive line18:16 Training offensive line for tempo26:59 Communication during walkthroughs 23:26 Finding extra time to work through practice and building fundamentals 29:10 Managing workloads during camp30:58 Evaluating reps during camp34:30 Winning edge35:06 Connect with CoachRelated Content:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-developing-tight-ends-with-nick-sheridan-tight-ends-coach-indiana-universityhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-qb-installation-with-will-hall-offensive-coordinator-tulanehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-defensive-install-and-camp-adjustments-w-david-elson-dc-ball-stateLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 22, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski talks with Marian University defensive coordinator David Elson for the first edition of our “Training Camp” series. Prior to Marian, Elson served as the Ball State defense coordinator from 2017-19 and has had other stints as defensive coordinator at Western Illinois, Southern Illinois and New Mexico State. Elson joins the podcast today to talk about how he installs his defense during camp as well as adjustments he may need to make during those dogdays of August. *During the recording of this podcast, Coach was the Defensive Coordinator at Ball StateShow Notes:2:40 Coach’s Journey6:22 Teaching his defense while having to adjust and add new players/parts12:09 Making adjustments during camp based on what you see as a coach19:19 Ideal time to install base defense in camp24:16 Distribution of reps during camp28:23 Making sure the staff stays sharp during camp30:59 Balancing camp and family life34:27 The Cardinal Way and recognizing it during camp40:16 Blending and evaluating guys who buy into culture and communicating with players46:42 Winning edgeLearn Defense: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defenseRelated Content:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/week-1-preparations-with-kirk-fridrich-head-coach-union-hshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-the-installation-plan-and-execution-with-arizona-oc-noel-mazzonehttps://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7416/using-the-offseason-to-build-a-series-of-plays-for-your-offenseLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 19, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, we continue our “Training Camp” series with guest Will Hall, Head Coach at Southern Miss. Hall is in his first season at Southern Miss and had prior stops at Tulane, Memphis, Louisiana-Lafayette, West Georgia,West Alabama and Arkansas-Monticello. At West Georgia, he was twice named Gulf South Conference Coach of the Year and was the Super Region 2 Coach of the Year as well. Hall rebuilt the struggling West Georgia program into a powerhouse who spent 17 consecutive weeks nationally ranked and earned the program’s first No. 1 national ranking. Hall joins host Keith Grabowski on the podcast today to talk about the camp installation process for quarterbacks.*When this podcast was recorded, Coach Hall was the Offensive Coordinator at Tulane*Show Notes:2:19 Coach’s journey5:15 First thing coach installs for a QB9:52 Recognizing “cloud or bail”12:12 Installation process early in camp15:26 Categories for install with QBs19:19 Moving your head and processing20:21 “Pick a side”22:14 Eyes and feet23:51 RAS in-to-out25:42 RAM read29:32 Levels read33:23 Tempo drops35:33 Tempo36:44 Tips for practicing and playing with very fast tempo40:17 Utilizing personnel groupings43:19 Winning edge44:32 Connect with CoachTwitter: @Coach_Hall7Related Content:User-804678956 – Training-camp-defensive-install-and-camp-adjustments-w-david-elson-dc-ball-stateUser-804678956 – All-in-on-offense-the-installation-plan-and-execution-with-arizona-oc-noel-mazzoneUser-804678956 – Week-1-preparations-with-kirk-fridrich-head-coach-union-hsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2021

For today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, Louisiana Tech strength and conditioning coach Kurt Hester joins coach Keith Grabowski to go over his role with the Bulldogs, in and outside of the weight room. Hester also addresses in-season strength training as well as incorporating “Fast Friday” and “No Sweat Thursday” into each teams’ weekly schedule from a scientific perspective. Hester has been in his role at LA Tech since 2013, while also formerly holding the position of National Director of Training for the D1 Sports Training Center (Nashville, Tenn.) and having worked with athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, including Peyton Manning and Phillip Rivers. Show Notes:1:16 Coach Hester’s out-of-weight-room involvement 4:20 Why old school conditioning is out of date9:22 Use of technology versus eyes in practice11:42 Why weight room numbers won’t necessarily reflect on-field play 14:57 Tips to prepare for conditioning during week one and beyond 17:11 In-season strength training18:51 Proper footwear to maintain health throughout the season20:19 Using “Fast Friday” in weekly practice routine 22:45 Pregame schedule for multi-position players23:40 The scientific approach of light practice leading into games25:54 Coach Hester’s best tip going into the 2019 season Related Content:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/strength-and-conditioning-with-sandbags-lane-kirkland-head-coach-carey-high-school-idahohttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-plan-in-season-sc-with-jim-arthur-miami-dolphins-strength-and-conditioning-coachhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/micah-kurtz-strength-and-conditioning-coachhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-georgia-special-teams-coordinator-scott-fountain-shares-his-camp-planLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 17, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Arkansas special teams coordinator Scott Fountain. During multiple stints as a special teams coordinator, Fountain has been known for his ability to develop excellent returners in both the punt return and kickoff return game. Fountain joins Coach and Coordinator today to talk about how he teaches different special teams positions during camp as well as how he chooses and develops return men.*When this podcast was recorded, Scott Fountain was Special Teams Coordinator at Georgia. Show Notes:1:12 Distribution of Coaches2:45 Finding guys to fit roles on special teams5:52 Spending individual time on special teams and the teaching aspect11:30 Using his staff13:10 Camp evaluation process17:33 Developing a return man22:08 Simulating guys in returner’s face at practice24:36 Preparing for all the different kinds of punts28:11 Recognizing outstanding special teams play during camp and in seasonConnect with Coach: @CoachSFountainRelated Content:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-running-a-linebacker-room-with-tye-nix-outside-linebacker-coach-ole-misshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-building-your-offense-during-camp-wtommy-zagorski-ocol-coach-university-of-akronhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-optimal-performance-during-preseason-wdj-callender-yusef-shakir-and-ryan-hortonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/best-of-deliberate-practice-special-teams-editionLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 16, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski continues his “Offense Research and Development Series” with a focus on the offensive tackle position. He discusses identifying skill sets and placing personnel in the best scheme for their body type and abilities.2:25 Building next season’s playbook based on personnel3:43 Looking at different offensive linemen skill sets and body types4:33 Placing two different body types next to each other on the line5:40 Looking at “Power” to a 3 technique9:06 Setting up assignments to maximize skill sets/body types10:03 Start with stance for OT - the two point stance12:29 Placing a premium on development13:24 Development of the hands/independent hands15:06 Developing posture/using med balls15:50 Utilizing the correct type of pass sets16:48 John Strollo - “Fundamentals of Acceleration”17:38 Drills for footwork in run game19:17 Use your hips!20:49 Identify skill sets and development plan for schemeArticles:Offensive Tackleshttp://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-tackles/Interior Linemen Part 1http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-series-the-interior-offensive-line-part-1/Interior Linemen Part 2http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-series-interior-offensive-line-part-2/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 15, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by John Reagan, Offensive Line Coach at Maryland. Coach has over 25 years of experience including stops at Penn, Kansas, Rice, Air Force, Temple and Akron. Coach his now known for getting the most out of his offensive linemen, but early in his career had experience coaching on the defensive side of the football as well. Coach came on the podcast today to talk about his experiences and how to build and offensive line. Show Notes:0:55 Coach’s journey3:35 How learning different sides of the ball helped Coach’s development9:30 Reaching different learning styles and teaching things differently14:22 Matching personnel with scheme19:37 Building and scouting your “next” team23:10 How Coach approaches learning and developing new aspects of his coaching26:25 Staying on top of recruiting 29:41 What the keys were to Coach being able to stay at the higher levels of football throughout his career32:48 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Graboowski is joined by AJ Cooper, Edge’s Coach at Washington State. Cooper has been in that role for one year with prior coaching experience at the University of Wyoming (6 years) and North Dakota State (8 years). As one of the only coach’s in the country with the actual title of “Edge’s,” Coach has become an expert on coaching that positional group. He joined the podcast today to talk about how he coach’s his position group both on the practice field and in the classroom. Show Notes1:05 What the “Edges” are2:05 Coach’s Journey 4:12 What he learned during his time at NDSU5:45 Who were Coopers mentors and what they taught him9:09 Thinking outside the box12:00 What Cooper’s meeting rooms are like16:05 Different teaching methods18:44 Type of players Cooper looks for in his recruits 23:20 What Coach does in Indy drills that help players get better27:35 Training his players to be effective in the run game31:00 Teaching how to set the edge34:30 Importance of the whole defensive unit being on the same page36:00 Keys to being successful in this business 39:34 Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic43:02 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 11, 2021

On today's podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares part 1 of his series on offense research and development. The series focuses on matching personnel, philosophy, and schemes and packaging all of those together into a cohesive offensive package. Today's episode details the different skill sets of the interior offensive line (centers and guards) and how and why they fit well into different types of schemes. The articles with video that support this podcast can be found here: http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-series-the-interior-offensive-line-part-1/ http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-series-interior-offensive-line-part-2/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 10, 2021

Joining Host Keith Grabowski on today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, is Allen Rudolph, Offensive Line Coach at Ohio University. Coach joined Ohio in 2019 after spending the previous three years at Arkansas State where he was also the Offensive Line Coach. Rudolph is known for getting the most out of his offensive line units and takes pride in the culture he builds in his offensive line rooms. He came on the podcast today to speak about some techniques and coaching points that he uses to train his offensive linemen as well as share his story. Show Notes:1:34 Coach’s Journey 5:17 Which mentors and lessons had the biggest impact on Coach10:40 “The Rock”14:20 How coaching Canadian Football changed his thinking as a coach21:39 Value of training the eyes28:30 Practice techniques to teach the eyes and building processes 33:25 Running GAP and Zone schemes 38:20 How Coach trains his players for Pass Protection45:52 Training Independant hands 51:38 Advice Coach would give on how to be successful in this business56:18 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 09, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Tim Albin, Offensive Coordinator and Associate Head Coach. Albin has been at Ohio since 2005, when he came over after 4 seasons at Nebraska. Since taking over as offensive coordinator, Albin’s offensive have been wildly successful and have run a very diverse offense. Albin comes on the podcast to discuss the energy he has brought throughout his career as well as how he fits together his diverse offenses. Show notes:1:04 Coach’s journey 3:17 Key lessons from Coach’s mentors 6:38 Key pillars that make up his coaching philosophy 13:00 How Coach’s energy and enthusiasm has varied over time16:50 How Coach fits together his diverse offense 22:00 Coach’s courses on Coach Tube32:15 Coaching for a loving not a living 35:58 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 04, 2021

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Host Keth Grabowski welcomes Kevin Loney, Runningbacks Coach at Bowdoin College. Coach has been at Bowdoin for over 5 years and has Head Coaching experience at Nichols College, where he was from 2011-13. He came on the podcast today to talk about his journey through the coaching world. Show Notes1:06 Coach’s journey3:50 Who were coach’s mentors 8:40 Biggest aspects of Coach’s development12:51 How Coach rejuvenated his career after his first experience as a head coach17:20 What type of player they recruit at Bowdoin21:46 Core ways Bowdoin runs their program27:57 Coach’s course at the Lauren’s First and Goal ClinicLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 03, 2021

On today's podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Jeff Steinberg, Head Football Coach at Beaumont High School. Coach Steinberg has won over 160 games and has TWO Southern Section Championship, a section that has over 600 teams. In 2018 he accepted the head coaching job in his hometown at Beaumont High School. Coach came on the podcast to talk about training your quarterback year round. Show Notes:1:40 Steinberg’s philosophy on Coaching QB’s year round3:00 The twelve month teaching progression5:11 What to work on from January to March with your QB’s7:45 Recommendations for work from April-June9:21 Planning for the summer10:56 Effective ways to use the go-pro for the QB12:40 Panoramic view with the go-pro and the best camera angles 13:20 360 degree camera15:40 Getting “inside the helmet”17:00 Affordability of these cameras18:02 Creating libraries for training18:50 How useful this system will be regardless of what system that QB is in20:13 Rundown of Coach’s courses on Coach TubeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Jared Keyte, Special Teams Coordinator and Safeties Coach at the University of Maine. Keyte has been at Maine since 2016 and prior to his current role, worked with the outside linebackers. Before joining Maine, Keyte spent time as a quality control coach for Rutgers. Coach played a crucial role in Maine’s 2018 Championship season as he contributed weekly to the defensive game plan. Keyte joins Grabowski today to talk about the energy and effort he puts into coaching as well as Maine’s third down defense. Show Notes:1:09 Coach’s Journey 4:36 What were key takeaways from his mentors6:57 Different ways of teaching and streamlining how to do it10:34 Training coaches 13:03 Intentional effort15:31 Special Teams Philosophy 19:14 What Coach looks for positionally in his players for KOR20:54 Schematic difference between different kicks23:08 Teaching Special Teams fundamentals 25:48 Adjusting to teams that kick away from your returners28:22 Defensive approach on 3rd down30:18 Coaching up how guys give help32:00 What types of drills they run for their safeties 33:50 How offenses have adjusted to their system35:46 Teaching guys to avoid giving away indicators37:50 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Brian Polian, Special Teams Coordinator at Notre Dame. While he is an excellent special teams coordinator, Polian has recently studied and published his own book, Coaching and Teaching Generation Z: Honor the Relationships, and has become an expert in that field. Polian and Grabowski talk about different aspects of dealing with the newer generation of players and how relationships have changed over time. Show Notes 2:03 Coach’s journey 5:37 Lessons he learned along the way and why he continued to coach8:25 What covid has helped coach appreciate in terms of coaching11:53 Honor the relationship before honoring the task14:09 Research require for his book16:50 Navigating through race19:50 Advice for coaches trying to build relationships with players23:48 Self determination 26:52 Connectedness of winning and relationships30:00 Building blocks of relationships36:15 Taking advantage of the little moments41:30 Tips for giving feedback46:13 Keys to coaching generation z50:08 How Coach came out of this feeling about himselfLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 28, 2021

On today’s episode of the coach and coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Nevada Special Teams Coordinator, Thomas Sheffield. Prior to being at Nevada, Sheffield at Arkansas-Pine Bluff for 3 years, where he served as Special Teams Coordinator and Tight Ends Coach. Sheffield has a unique style of coaching and came on the podcast today to talk about his journey as well as his coaching techniques. Show Notes:1:21 Coach’s journey4:15 How he landed on coaching special teams 8:50 Philosophy coach developed for his coaching special teams14:04 Ride or Die Culture 20:00 Simplifying scheme for players and balancing that with technique and competition 27:00 Drills and techniques to help prevent big penalties 31:33 Putting the ego aside41:10 Winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Ola Adams, Defensive Coordinator at Villanova University. Coach Adams has been with the Wildcats since the 2015 campaign in a variety of roles and has only begun his defensive coordinator duties starting in the 2019 season. Coach has been known for his ability to adjust, study and improve whichever group he is coaching in any given season and has excelled with each new challenge. Coach comes on the podcast today to talk about the keys to being successful with the 3-down front as well as building relationships with players. Show Notes:1:17 Coach’s journey4:26 How coaching different positions helped him 10:05 Taking advantage of your opportunities 14:10 Walking meetings19:35 Continuing new things that arose from covid21:45 Keys to being successful with the 3-down front24:00 Simulated blitzes, creepers and other aspects of his 3-down front33:46 Keys to being able to play press man coverage38:44 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 26, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Pete Rossomando, offensive line coach, Vanderbilt. 2020 was Coach’s first year at Vanderbilt after coaching the offensive line at Rutgers in 2019. Rossomando also has head coaching experience as he led Central Connecticut State from 2014-18. He joins the podcast today to talk about how he has developed as a professional. Show Notes:1:20 Coach’s journey 5:36 Preparation7:58 Importance of having the answers for players10:41 Importance of building relationships with players and knowing their strengths and weaknesses 12:40 How he builds relationships and treats his players16:23 Starting relationships with the new players19:19 Being yourself24:05 Finding your way as a coach27:23 Approach to clinics29:50 Recruiting during Covid33:11 Figuring out the makeup of guys when you can’t be around them right now36:02 Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal clinic38:34 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 2021

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by TJ DiMuzio, QB Coach and Pass Game Coordinator at Monmouth University. In addition to Monmouth, DiMuzio has spent time coaching at Widener, Bowling Green, Hofstra and Delaware. Coach has become an expert at molding quarterbacks as well as finding ways to maximize his kids time in the meeting rooms. DiMuzio and Grabowski discuss some of coach’s methods as well as some drills coach puts his QB’s through. Show Notes:1:09 Coach’s journey3:28 What it was like being at Delaware 5:33 What lessons he learned early in coaching that have stuck with him until today8:40 Different strategies Coach uses for classroom teaching 13:40 Getting better retention out of players15:35 Maximizing his QB’s17:22 Drills coach likes to use for his QBs20:25 What Coach has focused on in building his network22:24 How he tries to stay connected to his network24:08 Overview of Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic26:23 Number of passing concepts coach will put in any gameplan27:40 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 22, 2021

In this episode Auburn University’s Coach Herb Hand shares some valuable insight into being a successful coach on and off the fieldCoach Hand has been a key coaching component in some of the most explosive offenses in NCAA history. He reunited with Gus Malzahn for the 2016 season, joining Malzahn's Auburn coaching staff as offensive line coach.Prior to Auburn he helped develop the offenses at Clemson, West Virginia, Tulsa, Vanderbilt, and Penn State.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2021

On today's podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Ian Shoemaker, OC at Eastern Washington University. During this recording, Shoemaker was Head Coach at Central Washington. Shoemaker discusses a number of topics, including how the mere presence of a tight end on the field can make defensive coordinators think twice. He also hits on the importance of run-pass balance, how drones can save college coaches money and why empowering assistant coaches is an important part of overall staff development.SHOW NOTES• 1:17 Coaching journey• 4:55 The challenge of combining systems that don’t fit together• 6:15 Focus on the job you have• 8:32 The importance of run-pass balance in keeping defense off guard• 10:38 Scheme and the importance of personnel flexibility• 12:27 The tight end paradox challenge: Finding, recruiting and converting them• 13:31 Why simply having a tight end on the field makes defensive coordinators think twice• 17:07 Approach to coaching as teaching• 20:28 How drones can save your program money (and time)• 23:59 Building culture and involving players in the process• 27:08 Staff building, and why it’s important to empower assistant coaches• 30:28 Breaking down Shoemaker’s “Indy” play• 33:39 Involving your playmaker• 35:58 Playcalling with the game on the line• 38:54 Book recommendation• 40:24 Why watching other teams practice can make you a better coach• 41:06 Learning hitch-boot• 42:12 Concerns for future of the game• 43:51 Be willing to be poor early onLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Chris Monfiletto, TE’s Coach at Rice University. Coach came to Rice in 2019 after having spent the previous seven seasons as head coach at Kenyon College. At Kenyon, Monfiletto took what was a struggling program and turned them into a consistent winner. Coach joined the podcast today to talk about how the tight end position has evolved as well as how he recruits and molds each player into a specific tight end role. Show Notes:1:16 Coach’s Journey 3:24 Learning from your players 4:39 How coach developed his philosophies 6:13 How he turned around a program 8:20 Coach’s passion for the game10:58 Finding kids who love the game12:15 Piecing together different pieces from recruits to build the whole picture13:29 Determining different roles for his TE’s16:19 Coaching all the different skill sets of TE’s as well as fitting them into the gameplan 18:17 Streamlining how the players learn20:08 How the wound up with a TE getting carries from the backfield21:06 Coach’s contribution to the gameplan23:32 “Program Guys”24:34 How coach deals with success and failure 27:27 Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic29:03 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2021

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, Vince Digaetano, special teams quality control assistant at Fordham University (NewYork), joins us! Digaetano, who has served on multiple coaching staffs in his career, shares with us his advice to coaches on tackling.Show Notes:1:50 Key statistic on how well your athletes are tackling4:00 Know your tacklers8:05 Having measurables to help your athletes improve11:40 Feeling fundamentals18:40 Methodology for approaching game-day22:22 Playing off blocks26:45 Programming week-to-week based on game-dayLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2021

Keith Grabowski was joined by Drew Lieberman, founder and CEO of the Sideline Hustle. The Sideline Hustle is a platform that breaks down wide receiver technique and shares tools for wide receivers around the country. Coach Lieberman shares his leap of faith to creating this platform, its growth and the results the organizing has experienced thus far.Show Notes:01:00 What led to the Sideline Hustle?02:55 Player engaged content04:20 Where to go with Sideline Hustle?06:12 Route running08:30 Getting to the defender’s blind spot10:57 Training the attack of the blind spot12:35 Training the slot receiver14:48 Attacking the short arm16:25 Techniques against press coverage18:18 Coverage triangle21:34 Keeping scheme simple23:32 Culture of the receivers26:25 Great things picked up for the off-season28:34 Double down on social media33:10 Excitement at National ConferenceConnect with coach:Instagram: @sidelinehustleTwitter: @sidelinehustleYoutube: The Sideline HustleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 14, 2021

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Matt Jones, offensive line coach at Texas Southern University. Jones is in his second season at Texas Southern coaching the o-line. Last year, Jones helped Texas Southern to a rushing average of 126.5 yards per game and only allowed 15 sacks in 11 games. Jones came to TSU after spending one year in the same position at Jackson State University. Prior to Jackson State, Jones spent two seasons in the FBS with Tulane University. Jones coached at Villanova University for one season before moving to Tulane.Jones began his coaching career at the NAIA level with Avila University in Missouri. While an offensive line coach and run game coordinator, Avila set 16 program records including fewest sacks allowed, rushing yards in a season and rushing touchdowns. Before going to Avila, Jones coached offensive line and tight ends at the University of Saint Francis in Illinois. Jones started in coaching as a student assistant while at Eastern Illinois University and then Lincoln-Way Central High School (Illinois) after graduating from Eastern Illinois. On today’s show, Jones and host Keith Grabowski talk about his philosophy coaching the offensive line, safe blocking techniques and his social media presence with #LinemanLunch.Show Notes1:08 The use and beginning of #LinemanLunch 3:56Using visuals in improving coaching4:41 Beginnings of his coaching journey6:00Advice to coaches who want to advance to the college level7:42Mentors throughout his coaching journey11:38Being prepared to test your knowledge of your position14:19Promoting learning and teaching in your program16:10Developing a culture within your position team19:55How offensive line techniques have changed and will adapt24:26Teaching safe techniques and fundamentals26:15Using techniques from other sports into football28:44Balancing building skills and learning schemes in practice32:19Being efficient with teaching formation34:50Having the coordinators all on the same page38:50Creating confidence with play-call decision making40:37Benefits of using the Duo play on the offensive line43:54Deciding between blocking schemes based on offensive formation45:04The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 2021

Brian Knight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Knight, the CEO of Focus 3, discusses trust in today’s podcast.2:24 Football and coaching are commodities4:16 Why does trust matter?6:37 Coaches need to build trust to push players8:26 Operating out of compliance11:21 Titles don’t earn trust15:05 Trust creates honest conversations16:33 Trust comes from character, competence, and connection21:04 Every behavior delivers an experience that increases or decreases trust26:20 Years of experience does not matter31:15 Identify your character32:17 Attitudes, actions and words36:03 When stakes are high, trust is more importantLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 2021

At the 2020 USA Football National Conference, we spoke with Keenan Bailey, an Offensive Quality Control Coach at Ohio State University. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, hear how coaches at Ohio State emphasize competition, run blocking, a practice swing mentality at practice, and finishing routes to their wide receivers. Also discover what Keenan Bailey has learned during his coaching journey from Ohio State coaches such as Urban Meyer, Ryan Day, and Brian Hartline.0:20 Intro1:42 Ohio State University practices2:13 Keenan Bailey’s background7:16 Learning from experienced coaches7:38 Wide receiver play at Ohio State9:29 Practice swing mentality11:40 Break point and catch point13:58 Competition at practice16:20 Wide receiver blocking19:22 Avoiding laziness as a receiver22:43 Blocking in space25:08 Running routes to the block27:01 The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 2021

On today's Quickcast, Offensive Line Coach at Alabama, Kyle Flood joins us to discuss ho the Tide wins on the line of scrimmage in the running game and the passing game.-Impact of Nick Saban-Approach to teaching a big run game menu-Repetition necessary to get good at a skill-Cumulative effect of reps-Technique on wide zone vs tite/4i-Practicing shoulder lift technique-Preparing for multiple fronts-Making in game adjustments-Keys to protecting the passer against multiple looks/blitzes-Recognition of and tip offs of blitz-Formation advantage for run game and protection-Coaching tackle technique when getting help-Toolbox of pass setsFlood will be a keynote at https://nyshsfca.coachesclinic.com as well as a speaker at https://lfgf.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 08, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Tyler Roehl, Fullbacks and Tight Ends coach as well as Offensive Coordinator at North Dakota State University. Roehl has been at NDSU since the 2014 season as the Fullbacks and Tight Ends Coach and got promoted to Offensive Coordinator prior to the 2019 season. Since 2014, Roehl has helped the team win the FCS Championship in 5 of their 6 seasons, an unprecedented run that they hope to continue this spring. Coach has become an expert at utilizing the fullbacks and tight ends and joined Grabowski today to talk about some of the ways he uses them.Show Notes:2:50 NDSU use of FB’s and TE’s6:52 Role of the fullback and TE in current offenses9:53 Finding the right players for these positions12:36 Breaking down skills into drills16:20 How to cross train the fullbacks and TE’s19:25 Importance of players understanding the offense as a whole23:00 Simplifying terminology 26:40 Hunting matchupsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 07, 2021

Joining host Keith Grabowski on today’s podcast is Coach Justin Stovall, the Linebackers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Columbia University. Stovall has been in this role at Columbia for 6 seasons and helped the program to their first consecutive back to back winning seasons (2017-18) since 1961-62. Prior to his time at Columbia, Stovall spent time at Valparaiso, Lehigh, Villanova and Franklin and Marshall College. He comes on the podcast today to talk about his approach to special teams as well as some new technology that is helping him recruit. Show Notes:1:58 Coach’s Journey 3:45 Influence other coaches had on Stovall5:50 Approach to using all your resources over time7:57 Foundational philosophy 12:15 Stovall’s approach to Special Teams16:50 Evaluating players for roles on special teams20:07 Determining how many units a player can play on 29:23 Coach’s use of the app Roster Spot31:03 Basic use of the tool32:09 Practical use of the app34:36 Connect with Coach35:52 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 2021

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Nick Davis, Defensive Coordinator at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Davis has been on the staff at Rose-Hulman for 9 years and been the defensive coordinator for six of those years. Coach Davis has put together a unique system for scouting his opponents and has joined Coach and Coordinator to talk about that system. Show Notes:2:58 How they approached this offseason5:37 Simplifying his system10:02 Sorting breakdowns by scheme12:38 Helping players understanding concepts, by what your offense calls routes17:23 Looking at the mesh of the quarterback20:21 Breaking down pass rush efficiency 25:08 “Defensive Player Targeted”31:35 How much time does this type of scouting add in a given week 33:37 Quick overview of Coach’s CoachTube course35:57 Connect with CoachCoachTube Course: Stopping RPO with Multiple Coveragehttp://bit.ly/3rUUbpQLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 2021

On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Gary McGraw to the podcast. Mcgraw wears multiple hats at Sam Houston State including, Cornersback’s Coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Defensive Pass Game Coordinator and Defensive Recruiting Coordinator. Coach joins the podcast to talk about how he handles different defensive back techniques as well as how he maneuvers all his different coaching roles. Show Notes:2:04 When McGraw decided he wanted to become a football coach3:14 Obstacles he faced along his coaches journey4:56 What McGraw did to hone his skills and how it helped him move up the coaching ranks6:54 How Coach gets his position group and unit to buy in9:06 How McGraw teaches press technique11:57 Adjusting if the WR steps back and reading him14:01 Technique for defending the back corner fade16:44 How Coach Handles all his different job titles20:44 What he looks at as the defensive pass game coordinator 25:35 What kinds of RPO’s coach has seen and how he defends them28:12 How Coach defends against coaches trying to get him out of specific looks31:05 Keys to not getting picked or rubbed on routes32:37 Key Coaching points for teaching his players to tackle35:24 Key situations he puts his players in during practice37:09 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 31, 2020

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Craig Roh, defensive line specialist. Roh has developed his own system for rushing the passer, which was detailed in his book The Pass Rush Bible. Roh talks with Grabowski about all things involving the pass rush, including how he developed his system and some of the key aspects that go into it. Show Notes:1:21 Roh’s journey3:38 What it was like playing at Michigan 5:33 How he developed his program for rushing the passer8:11 How everything Roh looked at became his system12:58 What goes into calculating the rush path22:32 How situation plays into rush pass situation26:17 How the system actually translate to players 28:20 What his book and program containsPass Rush Bible on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/the-pass-rush-bible-essentials-edition/12902505?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLauren's First and Goal Clinic:https://lfgf.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 30, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Army Assistant Coach, John Loose. Since 2004, Coach Loose has run Lauren’s First and Goal, a charity which donates money to brain tumor research as well as to families who have been impacted by cancer. So far, LFG has raised 2.6 million dollars to the fight against cancer and have shown no signs of slowing down. Loose, who hosts events every year for LFG, will go virtual this year via an online clinic on Coach Tube. (Link at bottom) In addition to discussing different aspects for the upcoming clinic, Loose and Grabowski talk about situational football and its impact in the game. Show Notes:1:31 Lauren’s First and Goal upcoming Clinic14:37 Current use of analytics in football as well as the importance of situational football19:18 Prepping for all different situations24:22 Use of codewords 27:11 Recommendations for coaches trying to improve their situational awarenesshttps://lfgf.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 2020

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Appalachian State Outside Linebackers Coach, Cortney Braswell. Starting in the High School Ranks just a few years ago, Braswell has worked his way up to a Division 1 coaching job. Grabowski talks to him today about how he worked his way up as well as how he coaches his OLB’s and why they are true hybrid players.Show Notes1:53 What inspired Braswell to be a football coach3:46 How being a High School coach is helping him as a college coach6:40 How he teaches all his different techniques to each player 10:28 Quarter vs 2x213:25 Coming up with drills to support what you do on on gameday15:46 How he prepared to be a division one coach18:14 How Braswell built relationships to work his way up from the High School ranks20:06 Well done is better than well said23:45 How he sees what he taught when he flips on the film25:42 Advice for aspiring coaches29:16 Winning EdgeLauren's First and Goal Clinic Signup:https://lfgf.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 2020

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Michael George, assistant coach at Westwood High School in Texas. Prior to his time coaching high school ball, George spent time in the AAF and XFL as well as at Texas State and Ohio University. George talks to Grabowski about his experiences in those different football leagues as well as how he has built different kinds of relationships and how both sides benefit from these relationships. Show Notes:1:52 Coach’s Journey since he was at Texas State8:25 What unique changes did he see from his experience in the AAF and XFL that could convert to the mainstream game20:03 How Coach views networking and used it to his benefit25:10 How George’s relationships have helped him, but also how he’s helped others35:18 Power of listeningLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 24, 2020

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcasts welcomes Arthur Ray, Offensive Line Coach at Northwood University. Coach Ray has a unique history of perseverance as he overcame a battle with cancer and went on to become an excellent college football player as well as getting a chance in the NFL. Ray joins Host Keith Grabowski to talk about his unique story as well as some of the techniques he uses in coaching his offensive lineman. Show Notes:1:18 Coach’s battle with cancer 4:54 Coach’s football playing career post cancer7:00 How his lessons from previous coaches led to his philosophy 10:47 Coaching the mental side of the game14:22 Building confidence in players17:57 Training and drills21:00 How he trains eyes and why they are important to striking 23:24 How he teaches posture in pass protection27:00 What run scheme he loves teaching the most30:03 Coaching against a team that moves a lot31:40 Arthur’s med balls drills that he features on Coach Tube33:40 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 23, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes the Head Football Coach at Medina High School, Larry Laird. Prior to his time at Medina, Coach won multiple state titles between his time as an assistant and coordinator at Kenton High School and Avon Lake. Laird is known for his unique empty offenses and he joins Grabowski today to walk about some of the intricacies in those offenses as well as his journey through coaching. Show Notes:1:26 Coach’s Journey2:30 Key lessons Coach has learned along the way4:22 How Coach learned to think outside the box from previous coaches6:24 How teams gameplanned against him8:10 How his unique offense impacted the culture of his program and his numbers10:16 How they deal with weather given their offensive system12:24 How he helped mold Avon Lake’s offense15:30 Key aspects to forming his culture17:21 How to keep the positive momentum in a program moving from year to year19:47 Challenges his program has faced this offseason24:28 What Coach will be talking about at his upcoming clinic25:56 How much tite front they see with their base empty sets27:30 Technique for their unique snaps28:13 Running plays for the QB and how it becomes it an advantage in their offense30:00 What they see in coverage31:55 Self scout and internal focus34:01 Utilizing the R4 system35:45 Using players from the other side of the ball when you have a 2 platoon team38:22 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 2020

I first saw The Leadership Ladder during a clinic presentation by Gregg Brandon, then the head coach at Bowling Green State University. I really like how this simplifies the levels of leadership, and this has become a tool that I share with my seniors during the offseason.00:42 Learning from Gregg Brandon HC at Colorado School of the Mines01:12 A tool to share with players01:31 Starting with a coach driven off season01:55 Move the individual to being about others02:37 Overview of the five levels03:38 Lowest level – seniority03:54 Selfish – not invested in the team04:07 Unselfish producing some results but not necessarily for others04:38 Self-sacrifice – committed to the team and making sacrifices04:57 Investment in others and being influential presence05:25 Off season starts with more of an individual focus and more coach driven05:45 Coaches need to model positive leadership06:21 Utilize the leadership ladder to have conversations with players07:17 Positive individuals and how to deal with those not aligned08:05 Transition to player driven by creating opportunitiesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 2020

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Jason Miran, Offensive Coordinator at Bucknell University. Miran was named offensive Coordinator at Bucknell in 2019 and was later selected to the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute in 2021. Prior to his time at Bucknell, he helped turn around the offense at Valparaiso and also had stops at Lehigh and Franklin and Marshall. Miran joined the podcast today to talk about his multiple offensive sets and how he works different RPO’s into his game plan. Show Notes:1:08 Coach’s Journey5:37 How coach developed his offensive philosophy 8:43 How Miran teaches and educates his players 12:18 Role of play action in his RPO offense17:17 Quick naked/boot21:29 How he fits WR screens in his offense24:23 How he approaches his professional development 28:07 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2020

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Keith Riggs, Head Football Coach at Jenks High School in Oklahoma. Jenks is one of the most storied high school programs in the country and Riggs had the impossible job of replacing Allan Trimble, a High School coaching legend. Riggs is now fresh off a state title and talks to Grabowski about what difficulties he faced this year and about what it was like to replace a great coach. Show Notes:2:38 Coach’s journey4:49 Riggs approach to following up a legendary coach6:30 The culture at Jenks8:44 Riggs approach to the year 2020 and all it’s obstacles 11:27 Advice for Coach’s as they kick off their offseason under covid13:15 Focus on what you can control15:40 New things they tried during the pandemic that they will take with them after18:42 How the circumstances of this year played into a full team effort on gameday20:40 Dealing with players who were quarantined 22:22 Importance of football to his community 23:50 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 17, 2020

Special thanks to CoachTube and the Texas High School Coaches Association for sharing the audio for today’s Quickcast. It is taken from the CoachTube course “The Ragin Cajun formula for offensive success.” For our listeners this course is 50% off for the next week. The link is in the shownotes.The Ragin Cajuns are currently 9-1 and in first place of Group A in the Sunbelt Conference and ranked #19 in the nation. Averaging 422 yards per game, 33.9 points per game on offense.Head Coach Billy Napier shares their offseason development plan for their offensive players. This certainly can be applied to both sides of the ball and special teams.As you consider how you might approach this next off season, Coach Napier’s common language, lesson plans, and ignition reels for players can be an interesting way to present information to your players.Common language for the Ragin Cajuns begins with how they label the defense. Coach Napier explains the significance of this as well as suggests that this is a session that you have with all your players and staff so that everyone is on the same page with how to communicate. It makes in game adjustment so much more effectiveLesson plans are something we are all familiar with as teachers. Napier lays out exactly what they do in each lesson plan in order to improve the football IQ of his players. In this segment he shares how it is done with the quarterbacks. The visuals for this are in the THSCA course on CoachTube and the link is shared in shownotes and on coachandcoordinator.comIgnition reels are examples of players doing things at an elite level. Think about what you can do to create a library of your best former players, opponent all conference players, or players from the highest level performing at their position. This is a powerful tool in helping players see what it takes to excel on the field. The entire course Ragin Cajuns Formula for Offensive Success can be found on CoachTube. Link is in the shownotes in your description or at Coachandcoordinator.com It also includes details on every aspect of what goes into their game plan. It’s 50% off for the next week. As you consider how you present to your players and teach with pandemic restrictions still in place, Coach Napier’s plan which is paying dividends for the Ragin Cajuns could be the way to go. A perfect platform in which to present this is Just Play Solutions. Just play solutions allows you to create everything that Coach Napier talks about and present it in a way that is very visually for you players. It includes quizzing and check for understanding ability to keep player learning at the highest levels. Check out their platform at and mention you heard about it on Coach and Coordinator to save 10% on your new subscription. www.justplaysoultions.comLauren’s First & Goal Clinic to benefit pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services. January 14-17. Over 160 FBS/FCS coaches. Mack Brown, Luke Fickell, Greg Schiano, Dan Quinn headline an incredible line-up of coaches from every position. Lfgf.coachesclinic.comEarly bird special $49 or $150 for a staff of 5Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachKGrabowskihttp://coachandcoordinator.com/Get “Ragin’ Cajuns Formula for Offensive Success” here: http://bit.ly/2K7SmEMLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Eastern Illinois Offensive Coordinator, John Kuceyeski. Prior to his time at Eastern Illinois, Kuceyeski coached for 3 years at Cornell where he was in charge of running backs and then the offensive line. Kuceyeski has had other stops at Iowa State, Toledo, Western Michigan and Penn State. Kuceyeski came on the podcast to talk about how he’s built the Eastern Illinois offense and tailored it in a unique way. Show notes1:23 Coach’s journey4:03 What Coach has learned so far from the coaches he’s worked with and under10:25 Self and program evaluation 12:50 “Outwork Smartly” 20:30 Game Planning and evaluating situations over a 3-5 year span24:10 Building an offense around an offensive line28:55 How he “brands” his offense31:43 How they make the offense unique to them 35:16 Importance of players understanding the play calls and why37:38 Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2020

Today’s podcast welcomes back Eric Kasperowicz, head coach at Pine-Richland High School in Western Pennsylvania. Kasperowicz is fresh off another state title, but this time in a year that was very different from previous ones. He joins host Keith Grabowski to talk about some difficulties his team faced this year as well as some defensive scheming. Show Notes:1:17 Coach’s Championship Run3:18 Difficulties they faced this year with Covid5:28 More difficulties with the situation like not having a locker room10:07 How to recover some of the aspects of the season that were lost12:23 Dealing with the limitations this coming offseason17:11 Effective strategies for watching film when you’re not with the kids19:55 Role of accountability 21:22 Pre-snap stemming27:57 How different alignments help mess with offenses33:00 Countering offensive indicators 36:26 How they teach their base alignments and terminology 40:24 How Coach Tube has progressed the offseason plans for coachesPrevious Podcasts:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/uptempo-defense-eric-kasperowicz-head-coach-of-pine-richland-high-school-gibsonia-pahttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tips-for-a-successful-summer-with-eric-kapserowicz-hc-pine-richland-hs-paYou can find all of Coach’s CoachTube courses here:Basics of the 4-3 Defensehttps://bit.ly/384kDnBStopping the Pass in the 4-3 Defensehttps://bit.ly/3nmvMXuStopping the Run in the 4-3 Defensehttps://bit.ly/3nidO8A3x1 Adjustmentshttps://bit.ly/3gLuR0rLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2020

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Lexington High School Head Coach, Kyle Cogan. Prior to serving as the HC at Lexington, Cogan was the defensive coordinator. Lexington has been on the forefront of defensive schemes since Cogan took over and he joined today to talk about his 1 High Zone Match Coverage. Show Notes:1:51 What problems he was seeing that led him to his current system4:48 Finding better answers and building on Zone Match7:23 How Cogan put his own fingerprints on the scheme9:08 Differences between Zone Match, Spot Drop and Man Match coverage14:12 Advantages to playing Zone Match vs Man Match16:06 The “dividers” in his scheme21:38 Does Coach feel as if the teams in his conference are scheming vs his defense differently 24:16 Rules of the droppers29:56 Teaching vs 2-back and how that hits together32:30 How his defense plays vs some more traditional schemes and plays35:06 What concepts has he seen offensively in 2020 that would cause him to readjust and adjusting to his new personnel 38:03 Concerns vs shallow screens like mesh39:58 Wha he has found he needs to improve going forward43:00 Drill ideas44:06 Coach’s courses on Coach TubeCoach Tube Courses:https://coachtube.com/course/football/foundations-of-zone-match-1-high-coverage/13058034?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baahttps://coachtube.com/course/football/3-4-down-even-space-zone-1-high-run-fits/11312303?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baahttps://coachtube.com/course/football/zone-match-1-high-vs-spread/11821474?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Tony Holler, creator of the Feed the Cats speed workout program. Holler has over 40 years of experience coaching football, basketball and track in the state of Illinois. Holler joined the podcast today to talk about some mistakes football coaches often make in their approach to getting players physically ready to play in football games and what he has found to be the best practices. Show Notes:1:09 Coach’s Journey4:54 Track-Football Consortium7:34 14 point turnaround11:30 Breaking traditions in football practices15:50 How fatiguing guys during the week can hurt their performance on game-day18:12 If teams don’t do traditional “toughness” practices, how do they make their players “tough”21:00 How Christian McCaffrey’s track coach changed him by doing “5-second” work23:33 How speed creates endurance 27:47 Letting games be the hardest thing you do every week31:40 Coach’s Feed the Cats Certification on Coach Tube34:12 Connect with CoachCoach Tube Course:https://coachtube.com/course/track-and-field/feed-the-cats-the-off-season-speed-workout/12361114Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 10, 2020

When taking over Quincy University's under performing offense in 2019, Keith Barefield made two key decisions. First, he simplified progressions to what he called "either-or" decisions. Next, he made high tempo the default for the offense.In this Quickcast, Barefield, now an analyst for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, explains the steps they took to make Quincy the fastest tempo offense in NCAA Division 2 as well as breaking 14 school records and jumping into the top 25 offensive rankings.-Key decision on passing game progression-Why be uptempo?-How to make it measrusable-ResultsThe Hawks were the #1 team in NCAA D2 in tempo, running a play every 18.9 seconds. In the process, the pace at which they played accomplished the following on offense:-Broke 14 School records-Points per game: +14.6 points per game over 2018, #30 nationally, a 121 spot jump nationally-Passing yards +152 ypg over 2018, 9th nationally, +132 spot jump -Total yards 445ypg, +128 ypg 23rd nationally, +100 spot jumpGet his course, "Turnaround an Offense with Tempo" on CoachTube:https://coachtube.com/course/football/turnaround-an-offense-with-tempo-keith-barefield/11947179?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaGet our free digital magazine: coachandcoordinator.com/magazineLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 2020

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Jeremy Hawkins, the defensive line coach at Eastern Kentucky University. Prior to taking his current position at EKU, Hawkins coached at Mercer, LSU and UAB. He joins Grabowski today to talk about his journey through coaching and about defensive line play. Show Notes:1:13 Hawkins coaching journey 14:50 How coaching a position he wasn’t familiar with helped him grow19:07 Hawkins experience working with Coach Orgeron24:18 How what he learned from Coach O is helping him in recruiting 27:52 Maintaining relationships with the players once you successfully recruited them and have them on campus33:00 Importance of having “Good-Eyes” as a defensive lineman39:36 Coaching points for outside zone and his basic d-line techniques48:01 Winning Edge51:17 Coach’s Recruiting areasLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 2020

Joining host Keith Grabowski on today’s podcast is Chicago Bears Running back Coach David Walker. Having been a prolific college running back at Syracuse, Walker went back to his roots for his first college coaching career where he served as the Orange RB coach from 1995-03. After his time at Syracuse, he went on to Pittsburgh where he coached from 2004-10. Walker then coached the running backs for the Indianapolis Colts from 2011-14 and from 2016-18. Walker is considered one of the premiere runningback coaches in football. He joins the podcast today to talk about Coaching RB reads. Show Notes:1:23 How Walker determined he wanted to Coach3:15 What Walker believes makes a successful coach5:43 Walkers platform for helping coaches grow9:21 Developing the every down back11:15 Owing the offensive line as a runningback14:02 The responsibility of the coach to teach an elite runningback16:34 What Walker teaches in his gap scheme25:23 Outside zone29:30 Walker's role in developing the game plan35:36 Winning Edge36:53 Connecting with CoachWalker’s CoachTube Course:https://coachtube.com/course/football/developing-the-complete-running-back/13031370Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 07, 2020

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by John Hart, Head Football Coach at Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg Indiana. Hart has been a head coach for over 30 years in multiple different programs and got his first head coaching job at just 22 years old. Coach has multiple State Championship Titles and is known for his ability to turn programs around. Hart speaks with Grabowski today about the challenges of building a program from the ground up and how he managed those challenges. Show Notes:1:07 Hart explains the process of becoming an HC at age 222:17 Biggest challenges he faced when he became a HC4:01 How is program actually “outworks” their opponents 5:47 How organization helps maximize the offseason8:12 Developing athletes in the offseason9:35 Balancing cutting edge systems with what has worked for you in the past12:31 Clubs Coach set up in his training program18:10 What he looks for when figuring out what needs to change when taking over a program23:44 How to create realistic expectations and execute them26:45 Importance of being in a strong conference to increase your level of competition29:45 Scheduling impact 31:26 What Coach will detail in his talk at the IHSFCA34:38 Winning Edge35:28 Connect with coachIllinois Coaches Clinic:http://ihsfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 04, 2020

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue with our “Game Plan for Your Next Job” series. Host, Keith Grabowski is joined by Brian Rzeppa, author of “You’re Hired: A Guide to Working in Sports.” Rzeppa is an expert in every aspect of the job search process. He joins Grabowski today to talk about the best practices when getting an interview and how to make the most of those opportunities. Show Notes:1:01 Rzeppa’s background and journey 2:31 How his tools and background relate to football3:36 Advice for landing an interview5:42 Determining what value you can bring to an organization 7:31 Value of building connections9:06 Prepping for an interview11:10 Finding the right fit for you13:21 Advice for adapting to an interview and the process during the pandemic15:34 Most common failures in interviews 17:23 How you approach a job after you’ve accepted it20:10 Dealing with unexpected Challenges that arise after you’ve accepting a job22:22 Key takeaways to pass along to coaches25:04 How he came up with his coaching philosophy template 27:06 Connecting with RzeppaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 03, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by 4-Time State Champion Head Coach, Steve Steele. Despite losing high profile seniors to graduation as well as dealing with the struggles of Covid-19, Steele guided a young Pierre Riggs High School team to a 4th State Championship. Steele joins Grabowski today to talk about how his team overcame adversity on the way to their 4th title. Show Notes:1:32 How his team dealt with replacing players from previous years especially at the QB position3:31 Role of analytics in Coach’s program4:45 Which numbers they look at to determine who should get more touches 6:21 Their process for logging and recording data8:26 Their approach to keeping the offense rolling despite massive player turnover 10:16 Keeping focus this year with Covid and other adversity 13:05 What they learned and would pass on to coach’s who have young teams after championship seasons15:11 Their approach going into 2021 season16:55 What his staff is looking forward to learning during clinic season19:18 Adding TE’s and FB’s into his scheme despite the “spread craze”20:50 Winning Edge22:20 Connect with CoachRelated Podcasts:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/pierre-tf-riggs-high-school-south-dakota-coach-steve-steele-talks-analytics-and-team-culturehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/steve-steele-head-coach-riggs-hs-pierre-south-dakotaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 02, 2020

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by current Maryland Senior Analyst Ron Zook. Coach has been in football for over 40 years including stints in the NFL with the Steelers (96-98), Chiefs (99), Saints (00-01) and Packers (14-18). Zook was also the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2007 for his work as Head Coach at Illinois. Zook joins Grabowski today to talk about how his experiences across football have helped him in today’s game. Show Notes:1:26 Coach’s journey 6:07 Coach’s mentors and who he took his biggest lessons from15:52 How big special teams was to Coach’s career19:14 Coach’s approach to offense as a ST/Defensive Coordinator background 22:06 What he looked for philosophically in an offensive coordinator 25:02 The importance of analytics 27:38 Winning Edge28:40 What Coach will talk about at Illinois clinicLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 2020

In this Quickcast, University of Buffalo Offensive Coordinator Andy Kotelnicki shares his insight on defeating the Tite Front.-Using a perimeter play to stress an off the ball contain player-Staying with your inside runs-The need for a multifaceted approach-Game planning and prep or the Tite FrontGet Coach Kotelnicki's clinic on Developing a Game Plan:https://coachtube.com/course/football/developing-an-offensive-game-plan-andy-kotelnicki/11825990?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaGet our FREE digital magazine Coach and Coordinator Monthly:http://coachandcoordinator.com/magazine/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2020

On today’s podcast, Coach Brad Dal Bon joins host Keith Grabowski to talk about the concept of virtual coaching. Dal Bon is the Outside Linebackers Coach at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska but lives and coaches from California. In today’s covid climate, working virtually has become a way of life and Dal Bon has been on the front lines of bringing that concept to coaching football. The first virtual coach in the country, Dal Bon speaks with Grabowski about his experience so far. Show Notes:1:28 How his virtual coach role came about5:08 What his head coach thought about it initially 9:04 Coach’s main obstacles 11:56 How it changed his coaching method17:00 Concept of mental reps20:14 How they operated with no meeting time and how the Alaska environment has its own set of challenges 22:44 How to build a relationship with kids virtually28:07 How they operated on gameday36:09 Practice vs gameday38:02 Coach’s biggest takeaways from coaching virtually and what he would tell other coaches43:17 How to get in touch with coach if you have questions about his setupLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2020

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Bryan McKenzie. Bryan was a former NFL player before he started bounding around the coaching ranks at a variety of levels across the country. McKenzie currently works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as well as 3D Coaching. He joins the podcast today to talk about the Heart of Coaching and how to develop the heart of the team. Show Notes:1:04 Coach’s Journey2:21 Coach’s current role4:20 3 Dimensions of coaching6:52 Practical side of the 2nd and 3rd dimensions9:51 Talking to coaches about fitting in the drill into practice time and finding out how it’ll best work for each program14:41 Importance of just knowing all your teammates names16:00 Helping coaches reach the heart of their players20:45 Coaching the heart of players with teams24:10 How coaches can get more involved with his program28:33 What coach will talk about in his upcoming talk29:15 The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 26, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by two members of the Alcorn State University offensive coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Elliott Wratten, and Wide Receivers Coach, Jason Phillips, have helped revolutionize the RPO game by developing their own system. In this podcast, they speak with Grabowski about what makes their system unique, how they teach it and new innovations in the RPO game. Show Notes1:07 How is their RPO system unique from others3:05 Personnel grouping and basic understanding for the QB5:06 How their RPO’s help their run game and how numbers dictate what they run8:20 Understanding the defense12:04 Teaching the RPO blocking scheme 17:35 Avoiding too many men downfield situations 20:42 Creating a comfort level for QB decisions 22:30 Training the receiver on the single side27:48 Training the receivers on the twins side38:45 Efficient practicing 42:45 Implementing the pistol and how it can benefit the offense44:55 What kind of in game adjustments they make46:27 Recommendations for coaches starting this systemLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 25, 2020

On today’s episode, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Chris Fore, former High School Football Coach and Athletic Director and currently a Principal at Palmdale Space Academy. Chris is an expert in the field of resumes, cover letters and references. Fore has even authored his own book titled “An Insider’s Guide to Scoring Your Next Coaching Job.” Grabowski and Fore talk about how the environment we are living in today has affected the interview process and how to best tackle those interviews. Show Notes:1:20 Fore’s transition from AD to Principal2:45 Operating in today’s culture4:50 Virtual interviews and how Covid has changed the interview process9:50 How an initial virtual interview can be more beneficial than in person11:23 Keys to interviewing on zoom13:50 Virtual Backgrounds 15:10 Importance of being on time to zoom interviews16:55 Making sure your tech is up19:11 Getting your personality to come through via video21:22 Keeping you attention span23:12 Sending emails before and after the meeting28:17 Recording yourself30:55 Sharing your screen in an interview33:10 Fore’s resources that are available to youAn Insider's Guide To Resume Buildinghttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/an-insiders-guide-to-resume-building/11845302?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa29 Resume Mistakes Every Coach Makes and How To Avoid Themhttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/29-resume-mistakes-every-coach-makes-and-how-to-avoid-them/2014920?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaCover Letter Templateshttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/cover-letter-templates/2499194?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaAn Insider’s Guide to Scoring Your Next Jobhttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/an-insiders-guide-to-scoring-your-next-coaching-job/2499254?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaAn Insider’s Guide to Writing a Champion’s Cover Letterhttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/an-insiders-guide-to-writing-a-champions-cover-letter/2135131?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaResume Templateshttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/resume-templates/2499196?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaOutside the Lines Coaching Manualhttps://coachtube.com/course/coach-development/outside-the-lines-coaching-manual/2499287ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaBuild a Better Resume and Cover Letter Bundlehttps://coachtube.com/bundles/build-a-better-resume-cover-letter-bundle?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by former FBS Offensive Coordinator Jeff Mullen. Most recently at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Mullen served as the offensive coordinator from 2011-2017. Prior to that, Mullen was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at West Virginia from 2008-2010. Mullen joins the podcast to talk about how to gameplan Field Zones. Show Notes:1:46 Different Field Zones3:09 How the field chart breaks down7:43 Personnel groups and strategy when you’re in the “black group”14:39 Situational identity in practice22:22 Gold Zone Goals25:27 Brown Zone28:51 4-Verts and other courses Mullin has on Coach Tube31:00 Connect with CoachIllinois Coaches Clinic:ihsfca.coachesclinic.comCoach’s Coach Tube CoursesDefensive ID: The Trianglehttps://coachtube.com/course/football/big-o-defensive-i-d-the-triangle-attacking-a-defense/12748136?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa Situational Identity: Coming Out and Going Inhttps://coachtube.com/course/football/big-o-situational-identity-coming-out-and-going-in/12779046?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa QB Pre Snap Anticipation. Coaching and Reading 4 Verticalhttps://coachtube.com/course/football/qb-pre-snap-anticipation-coaching-and-reading-4-verticals/12809076?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 2020

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Illinois State Head Coach Brock Spack. Coach Spack took over in 2009 for the Redbirds and has amassed a record of 83-50 since then including 2 Missouri Valley Football Conference titles. Prior to taking over as Head Coach, Spack was the defensive coordinator at Purdue from 1997-2008. Spack joins the podcast today to talk about his switch from an even front to an odd front. Show Notes:1:16 Qualities that drive Spacks program2:55 When he decided he wanted to Coach7:11 The Coach who had the most impact on Spack11:13 Fundamentals that his defenses believe in20:26 What caused him to switch his defense from and even front to an odd front27:30 Advantage of going from odd to even based on the down31:35 How coach feels in the 3-4 going against run heavy teams34:42 Winning EdgeIllinois Clinic Link:IHSFCA.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2020

The Coach and Coordinator Podcast welcomes Tim Racki, Head Coach at Nazareth Academy in Illinois, onto the show today. Racki is a 7 time State Champion in Illinois and is known for his ability to turn programs around and take them from failure to success. Racki joins host, Keith Grabowski, to talk about how he raises the bar at programs and the key factors in doing so. Show Notes1:45 Coach’s ability to turn things around at different programs3:11 Empowering his assistants 4:13 Trusting your assistant coaches 6:17 Giving up play calling duties8:44 Making the bigger picture decisions during the game10:31 Game management 12:26 Knowing who you’re coaching and building relationships16:43 Kids having different experiences growing up now as opposed to what you had as a coach and how that affects your style 19:40 Getting players and coaches to buy in and be vulnerable 22:42 Having your assistants adopt your philosophy 23:42 Topic coach will cover in his talk at the Illinois High School Football Association Clinic29:17 Winning Edge30:40 Connect with CoachIllinois Clinic Link:IHSFCA.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 19, 2020

On today’s episode of The Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Head Football Coach at Eastern Illinois, Adam Cushing. Cushing will be going into his second year as head coach of the Panthers when their season resumes this spring. Prior to Eastern Illinois, Cushing coached at Northwestern since 2004, where he held roles of Tight Ends Coach, Superbacks coach and since 2009, offensive line coach. During his time at Northwestern, the team appeared in 10 bowl games including a win over Utah in the Holiday Bowl in his last game. Coach joins the podcast today to talk about simplifying culture. Show Notes:1:17 When Cushing decided he wanted to be a coach4:05 Key takeaways from the Coaches he learned from7:52 The foundation of Cushings culture10:14 Special things Coach’s teams do in the community, even during Covid13:13 Value of a football program in the big picture of the world14:55 Empowering his assistant coaches 18:31 Simplifying his message to his players 23:21 Doing accountability the right way26:42 How Coach took time to make his message concise 29:22 How to adjust if players aren’t getting the message31:36 Overview of what Cushing will be talking about at the IHFCA33:46 Winning Edge35:45 Connect with CoachIllinois Clinic Link:IHSFCA.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2020

Today on Coach and Coordinator, Lou Tepper joins Host Keith Grabowski to talk about his 3-3 scheme and the best characteristics for Linebackers. Tepper has coached numerous linebackers to the Butkus award, which is awarded to the best linebacker in the country. While he’s most well known for his time at Illinois, he also spent time at LSU, Edinboro, IUP, Buffalo and various other schools. Coach is widely regarded as one of the best Linebacker Coaches in the country. Show Notes2:35 Tepper’s great staff and background at Illinois4:11 When Tepper made the decision to become a coach7:06 Coach’s philosophy and the influence they have on kids11:02 How he landed on the 3-4 defense16:12 Adjustments to 12 and 21 personnel 19:38 3-3 vs 12 personnel30:12 Playing vs teams that try and unstack the stack32:51 Studying of offensive line splits37:37 Finding people to gather important information for you39:22 Key attributes Tepper looks for in a Linebacker53:14 Intangibles Tepper looks for in his LB’s56:29 Winning EdgeIllinois Clinic Link:IHSFCA.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2020

On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator, host Keith Grabowski is joined by former NFL Offensive Coordinator Ron Turner. Turner has served as OC of the Chicago Bears two different times as well as being a QB Coach for the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2001, as head coach at Illinois, he was named Big Ten Coach of the Year. Turner joined the show today to share what he learned on his journey. Show Notes:57 What the games meant to Coach2:12 Watching his sons coaching journey 3:22 Advice he gave his sons on how to deal with the unique challenges this season4:38 Be Yourself6:17 What Coach picked up from his mentors10:15 Narrowing your offseason approach to help fit your beliefs, system and program13:00 Advice to young coaches on how to be a better teacher of the game14:34 Importance of run/pass balance in your offense and what creates it20:05 Balancing what you do vs gameplan21:30 Intentionally setting up tendencies based off self scout22:29 Biggest factors in determining whether or not your QB is ready 25:41 What current coaches are struggling with while Coach is watching games28:09 Winning EdgeIllinois Clinic Link:IHSFCA.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2020

On today's podcast, Sam Parker, offensive line coach at Ferris State shares a unique way in which he coaches his players to get mental reps.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2020

The Leadership Journey - Week 2, Changing the CultureBrian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Kight discusses changing culture in today’s podcast.01:20Alonzo Highsmith’s observation on Hard Knocks01:58Patience and discipline in changing a culture03:00Culture matters to winning and the quality of the experience04:10Culture is not the objective; it must have a function and relevance05:53What are you changing the culture for?06:10Contribute to the environment you are in08:29Urgency plus patience with discipline09:23Not urgent enough in pressing people now10:20Don’t rush when you see the pay off11:50Be urgent in the day and patient over two years12:58What does urgency done correctly look like?13:55Three things: maniacal commitment, intolerant of anything but the standard, do it with a ton of love17:00A unique combination 21:54Being maniacal and intolerant is not an excuse to mistreat people25:30Urgency - don’t let empathy stop you from being urgent26:27Discipline is required28:00The intent of discipline29:20Doing things out of compliance, obedience, or discipline29:48Weakness of compliance and limitations of obedience31:38What can we learn from the opportunities of game day?32:20Culture is measured in years33:00Look for language change and behavior change34:00Look for micro ways to adjust in-season34:24 Incremental changes begin to build up35:46Make significant major changes in the off season38:35The outcomes are going to come the we are good enough to earn themLeadership Journey Playlists:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-withhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-seasonhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2020

The Game Plan with Coach Charlie Coiner and guest John ShoopGuest host Charlie Coiner joins Keith Grabowski this season for “The Game Plan” series. Coiner is a retired coach and the founder of First Down Playbook. Coiner has worked as an assistant coach in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills and ash the college level with a number of teams, most notably, Vanderbilt, LSU, Louisville, North Carolina, and Tennessee.John Shoop has coached at every level. Currently the QB coach at AC Reynolds High School, Shoop spent the majority of his career in the NFL as a quarterbacks for the Panthers, and added offensive coordinator duties with the Bears, Buccaneers, and Raiders. He then went on to be the offensive coordinator at the University of North Carolina and then Purdue.00:44 John Shoop bio02:09 Change in the focal point of offense02:47 Continue developing QB mechanics in season04:20 The value of the QB coach04:50 Constant feedback is necessary05:17 Calibration and timing06:14 Coaching “that guy” and protecting him in practice07:09 Working with the second quarterback08:31 Grading players on their proficiency of the playbook09:37 Continuing to prepare for contingency plans10:58 John Shoop joins the show11:39 Challenge of honing the decision while improving mechanics12:09 The best coaches think of an entire practice as an individual period12:50 Always coach techniques13:50 Working waist up and waist down14:49 Two things upper: arm speed and a tight circle (Tom Brady, Dan Marino and Aaron Rodgers)17:28 Lower body: wide base and throw with a small step18:30 Harder to correct the upper body19:51 Training the lower body21:14 “The eye of the hurricane”21:46 Coaching up fundamentals outside of individual22:17 The value of 7 on 7 in QB development24:33 Working with the youth league and 7 on 7 coaches25:27 Offense today and how they stimulate enthusiasm29:38 Number one goal in the NFL for a quarterback – start 16 games30:35 Be intentional about durability31:05 Dick Jauron – cumulative effects of hits32:32 A play that can work at all three levels – “Razor”36:59 The upper body – Peyton Manning38:36 7 on 7 in practice tips to get a more game like feel42:00 Getting more out of the drill for number two QBLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2020

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Joe Ashfield, who enters his first season as offensive line coach at Rice University. Prior to Rice, Ashfield spent five seasons as an offensive assistant at Stanford, where he prepared opponent scouting reports and statistical analysis. Other coaching stops include New Mexico Military Institute, Loras College and Delta State. He also coached the North Harbour Pride in New Zealand and the New Zealand National Team.After playing college football at Saint John’s University, where he graduated in 2000, Ashfield played professionally as a quarterback in the German Football LeagueOn today’s show, Ashfield and host Keith Grabowski talk about his experience playing and coaching overseas and developing as an offensive line coach.Show Notes2:15 Going from football player to coach7:18 Practice style of his college head coach, John Gagliardi10:52 Playing football abroad12:33 Putting players in the best situations to succeed14:34 Coaching football overseas17:14 Developing schemes later in coaching career18:24 Transition from playing quarterback to coaching offensive line21:49 Building the offensive line at Rice25:43 Giving control to the players29:02 Players modifying the scheme to their advantage32:32 Implementing successful and safe technique35:09 Using strongest part of the body in blocking38:21 Best drill to unlock the player’s hips into the block40:47 Ashfield’s go-to play to call42:19 Why he uses the wing on the gap scheme43:45 The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2020

Today’s episode is a Quickcast with Matt Rhule special thanks to Texas High School Coaches Association Convention and CoachTube. This is from prior to the 2019. The entire talk which includes a section on leadership and branding as well as Coach Rhule’s clinic on Winning in the Red zone are available on CoachTube. A link is in the shownotes. Shownotes can be found in your app in the episode description or on our new home for the podcast, coachandcoordinator.com-What is your job as the head coach-The first question to ask-Why are you here?-Coach Rhule’s why-Mission statement - why and howFollow me on twitter @coachkgrabowski and check out our Instagram for football coaches footballcoaching_comLink to Matt Rhule - Building the Brand (and Winning in the Red Zone):https://coachtube.com/course/football/matt-rhule-building-the-brand/1066764?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 09, 2020

Today's episode is from our Quickcast series, a short podcast on a single topic. Today we focus on success in the red zone with John Pennington.John Pennington enters his fourth year as the Head Coach at West Virginia State University in 2020.Pennington was named head coach in the Spring of 2017 and promptly proceeded to lead the program to its first winning season in a decade.In his first season as head coach, the Yellow Jackets hit statistical milestones that were unheard of prior to his arrival. They earned a No. 1 ranking in all of NCAA Division II in red zone offense by scoring 47 times out of 48 attempts. Additionally, his team ranked first in the Mountain East Conference (MEC) in completion percentage, third down conversions, and passing yards per game. They placed second in the MEC in total offense, first downs, and scoring per game.6 Keys:1. Everyone understands the plan2. Goal 5 points avg. per Red Zone attempt3. Game plan menu4. Practice Plan5. Visualize the calls6. Go with your gutCheck out the first clinic of the offseason:ihsfca.coachesclinic.comTwitter: @CoachKGrabowskiJohn Pennington RPO Coursehttps://coachtube.com/course/football/john-pennington-rpo-offense/11751906?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 2020

Chris Kappas is the new defensive coordinator at Austin Peay. He spent eight years in two stints on the Mount Union coaching staff, five as defensive coordinator.In the five years as a defensive coordinator, his unit hwas in the top 10 in at least three national defensive categories in each season.In 2015, Kappas earned National Coordinator of the Year honors as his defense topped all of college football allowing 197.6 yards per game. Mount Union also led the nation that year in third down defense (21.4-percent), rushing defense (55.2 yds/game), scoring defense (9.3 ppg), sacks (4.53 per game) helping leading the team to its 12th national championship. He spent two years as the Raiders offensive coordinator and led a group that was among nation's top scoring teams.On this Coach and Coordinator Quickcast, Kappas discusses creating big plays and turnovers on defense.-Defensive philosophy-Creating an emphasis on turnovers-Strip tackle technique and practice-Game planning and looking for opportunities for big playsCheck out all of our episodes on coachandcoordinator.comDon't miss the first big clinic of the off season December 8-12 Register and check-out the line-up at ihsfca.coachesclinic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 05, 2020

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski continues our “Training Camp” series with Craig Stutzmann, offensive coordinator at Washington State. Coach Stutzmann was formerly the passing game coordinator at Hawaii and helped lead the Rainbow Warriors to 310.3 pass yards per game in 2018, good enough for ninth in the nation. During his time at Emory & Henry College (Va.) as offensive coordinator, his offense was dubbed “Spread-and-Shred” for their unique style of play. Stutzmann joins the podcast today to talk about his offense as well as how he implements it in the QB room during camp.Show Notes:2:44 Coach’s journey7:18 Transition from high school to GA to assistant12:58 How different systems shaped his Run and Shoot offense15:40 Evolution of the passing game both offensively and defensively18:58 First QB meeting during camp25:15 Communicating with players during camp both for positives and negatives29:36 Developing fundamentals early in camp and during the season37:35 Teaching decision making in the classroom42:49 Evaluation process47:55 Winning edgeConnect with Coach: @CoachStutzmanRelated Content:User-804678956 – Training-camp-up-tempo-offensive-line-install-with-cody-kennedy-offensive-line-coach-tulaneUser-804678956 – Training-camp-developing-tight-ends-with-nick-sheridan-tight-ends-coach-indiana-universityUser-804678956 – Training-camp-qb-installation-with-will-hall-offensive-coordinator-tulaneLink For Illinois Clinic:ihsfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 04, 2020

Arizona State Offensive Coordinator Rob Likens joins Keith Grabowski to discuss the job of an offensive coordinator. Grabowski and Likens discuss highlights of his 3 hour presentation at Tony Franklin's OC Magic. Recorded at OC Magic in San Marcos, TX 5/11/19.Show Notes:00:00 - Intro00:32 - What the game means to you03:11 - Benefits of the event04:59 - Communication07:18 - Working and communicating with assistant coaches (Breaking walls)09:27 - Communicating with your quarterback10:59 - Setting expectations12:28 - Simplicity under pressure14:27 - Championship effort15:24 - Human element17:10 - Simplistic advantageous system18:44 - Analytics (Attack 3rd Down)20:18 - Putting together a game-plan (Information sheets)21:44 - Game week25:21 - Winning Edge26:28 - Goodbyes/OutroLink For Illinois Clinic:https://ihsfca.coachesclinic.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 2020

Today’s episode is presented by CoachTube with special thanks to Texas High School Coaches Association. From our Quickcast Series, our guest is Ed Orgeron, Head Coach, LSU sharing his insight on coaching style.What is a Quickcast?You already know the Coach and Coordinator Podcast for interviews that touch the many areas of the skillset and mindset that makes a successful coach. In our Quickcast we focus on a coach’s most powerful insight on a single topic. We pull out the most useful, interesting and helpful ideas into an episode you can consume in 15 minutes or less. It’s our uptempo version of the podcast.With a library of over 1,000 episodes, we have plenty of these nuggets to share with you to help improve your own mindset and skill set as a coach. Enjoy!Shownotes:How did Ed Orgeron make the move to being the head coach of the LSU Tigers having never been a coordinator? He takes about exactly that today and shares his insight on what it takes to be a head coach.1:30 Coaching style - be yourself2:57 Having a positive attitude towards work3:30 Become an expert at your position4:17 Treatment of your players7:17 Be highly organized as a coach8:05 Have a teaching progression8:29 Organizing drills13:04 Importance of having a drill listGet this entire presentation from Coach Orgeron on CoachTube.https://bit.ly/2TKPe30Our new home for the podcast:coachandcoordinator.comTwitter: @CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 2020

From the ArchivesOn today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Nick Sheridan, tight ends coach at Indiana University, to the latest episode of our “Training Camp” series. Coach Sheridan also coached the Hoosier quarterbacks in 2017 and 2018. In 2017, Sheridan was named one of the nations Top 30 coaches under 30 years of age by 247Sports.com. Prior to Indiana, Sheridan worked as an offensive grad assistant at the University of Tennessee from 2014-16. Sheridan joins the podcast today to talk about how he advances the play of the tight end position throughout training camp. Show Notes:1:47 Coach’s journey 3:35 How Coach’s exposure to different coaches growing up and playing shaped him5:40 Learning in two different systems8:57 Different aspects of coaching tight ends11:32 Installation16:28 Positional walk throughs 19:02 Pillars of his TE group22:27 Highlighting the positives during camp25:12 Individual period time distribution 30:40 Using as many different players as possible34:05 Evaluation process39:53 Winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2020

From the Archives:This week in the Game Plan series, Keith Grabowski and co-host Charlie Coiner talk with coach Ron Case about press-man coverage. Coach Case emphasizes using man coverage to get off the field on 3rd down and how it can help stop the Run Pass Option (RPO). Coach Case breaks down how he learned and taught the technique and what made it successful. He closes out telling the hosts what got him into coaching football.Show Notes:01:30 Ron Case bio03:20 Coach Case’s start with press man05:00 Robert Davis at Vanderbilt06:15 Learning from players07:00 Teaching press man at LSU09:30 Moving it to North Carolina10:20 Difference in technique12:10 Being on the same page12:30 Defending in different eras14:00 Matchups and playing off15:40 Keeping the technique refined16:25 Difficulty coaching up different coverage 17:20 Recruit the skill and coach it up19:30 How good are you up front?21:05 Press man on 3rd down to get off the field21:40 Coach Case’s technique breakdown23:05 Stab technique cover 1 or 024:25 Disrupt the timing25:30 Working the hips26:40 Off the ball coach patience28:30 Finding the ball31:22 Coaching technique in 1-on-133:40 Man defending RPO35:05 Western Alamance High School36:30 How Coach Case got into football38:30 Playing in the Marine Corp39:40 Coaching in the Marine Corp41:35 Carson Newman College45:30 Giving the defensive line credit47:40 Football changing Coach Case’s life48:30 How Case learned it49:00 Keith’s similar learning experience50:10 Coach Case’s military mixing with footballLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 2020

From the Archives:Today’s guest on the Coordinator podcast is John Loose, safeties coach at Army. Loose has been coaching for 31 years and is in his 13th season at Army. Last season, Loose helped guide the Army secondary to finish 14th in the nation against the pass. Coach Loose, with the help of his wife, started the Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, which provides financial support for brain tumor research and cancer services. Lauren’s First and Goal has raised more than $2 million toward its mission and holds a one-day football camp with over 1,500 participants and over 300 college coaches from around the country.Show Notes 1:34 Loose’s coaching background 2:45 Lessons Loose has learned throughout his career 8:02 Building relationships with players 10:51 Defending the option 13:41 Adjustments made in practice to stop the pass15:10 What coach is looking for in a player18:28 Defending the RPO22:06 Loose’s favorite RPO from the offensive perspective 25:03 Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation33:28 Making a difference through Lauren’s First and Goal FoundationJohn Loose - Tackling and Defensive Fundamentals course on CoachTubehttps://bit.ly/3jCjO9iLauren’s First and Goal Foundation: www.laurensfirstandgoal.org/ Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation Twitter: @LFGFootballCampLauren’s First and Goal Highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4UuQ6hBR…&feature=youtu.beLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2020

One of the sport’s most widely respected running backs coaches, Tim Horton, sits down with Keith in this week’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Horton, who currently serves as running backs coach at Auburn, has coached a host of future NFL players, including Darren McFadden, Felix Jones, Peyton Hillis and Knile Davis. He gives Keith the inside scoop on what he focuses on when instructing running backs, why so many talented running backs are deficient in pass protection and why coaches need to take their time in evaluating players.SHOW NOTES1:09 Coaching in his blood 2:16 Lessons learned as a young coach3:46 Building relationships with players 5:51 Keys to coaching the running back position7:46 How Horton makes the most of his individual sessions with running backs 11:16 Coaching points for winning the block in pass protection13:28 Approach to coaching running backs in the classroom setting and the value of active learning 15:06 Making the grind fun for players 16:50 Favorite run play 18:05 Teaching points for RBs in Power play21:32 Why good outfielders make good punt returners 23:47 Key traits Horton looks for on recruiting trail26:05 Why coaches should not pass judgment too quickly on players27:15 Best coaching advice received27:51 Book recommendation 29:59 Learning RPO31:01 Favorite piece of coaching technology 33:06 Concerns for future of the game 34:39 Advice to a young coach 36:10 Two-minute drill37:55 The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 2020

What is a Quickcast?You already know the Coach and Coordinator Podcast for interviews that touch the many areas of the skillset and mindset that makes a successful coach. In our quickcast we focus on a coach’s most powerful insight on a single topic. We pull out the most useful, interesting and helpful ideas into an episode you can consume in 15 minutes or less. It’s our uptempo version of the podcast.With a library of over 1,000 episodes, we have plenty of these nuggets to share with you to help improve your own mindset and skill set as a coach. Enjoy!Jason Mangone Head Coach of D3 Suny Brockport. He was named the 2017 AFCA D-III Coach of the Year after guiding the Golden Eagles to a 13-1 record, the best in school history, and a berth in the national semifinals. The Golden Eagles are consistently at the top of D3 offensive rankings. Today Mangone shares his insight on Simplicity.Simplicity - Having less is more powerful over time and allows you to coach better and your players to execute more effectively. Coach Mangone shares how selecting an offensive menu is much like managing what’s in your closet.An enemy of simplicity is overage…having calls in the game plan that you never actually use. Coach Mangone explains the importance of maximizing your repetitions in practice by simplifying your game plan. The result is player confidence.Mangone shares his approach to adding wrinkles and how to keep it the same for the guys upfront. He discusses his rule on when final additions can be made into the game plan so that they can have everything ready for game day.We all get intrigued by the success of others offense, The reality of putting new plays into the offense and actually getting the play the confidence that you need as the play caller can be at odds. Coach Mangone explains the danger in doing this and how it affects practice.How new plays affect the practice plan and a way to add wrinkles into what you already do rather than re-creating the wheel. Simplicity allows you to better find the answers and adjustments you need to be able to stay ahead of the defense. Mangone points out that it’s the difference of being a guy who calls plays and coordinator.Thanks to Coach Mangone for sharing his thoughts on why keeping it simple can help your offense have success and for you to be most effective as an offensive coordinator. Check out our show notes for links to resources that will help you develop as a coach and coordinator at coachandcoordinator.com and follow me on twitter @CoachKGrabowskiLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2020

From the Archives: Let them Score? Coaching analytics and in-game strategy. Rob Ash - Championship Analytics, Inc.In this strange 2020 season, the things we talk about but usually don’t happen are happening. Case in point - Penn State vs. Indiana. It’s the end of the game and up 1 all Penn State has to do is get a first down and run out the clock. It’s actually not to their advantage to score. The only thing Indiana can do to have a chance is to let them score. The intricacies involved in coaching this up on either side of it come down to preparation.Former college head coach Rob Ash and I discussed this on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. Simply stated, it’s something that needs to be practiced and there should be a mechanism in both the defense to let the offense score, and for the offense to know not to score. It could be a code word for the offense that gets tagged into the call. The defense obviously has to have a call for this as well, and the best coaches know all of it must be practiced. Rule of thumb: Never do something in a game that hasn’t been practiced!Penn State mistakenly scored and it came down to a controversial two-point play in overtime to end it and give the Hoosier the upset.Today's Coach and Coordinator podcast guest is Rob Ash, director of coaching development at Championship Analytics, Inc., which helps coaches strategize through analytics. Ash spent 36 years as a head coach at the FCS and NCAA Division III levels before working as an offensive analyst at Arkansas. His coaching stops included Montana State (2007-15), Drake (1989-2006) and Juniata College (1980-88).In the podcast, Ash and host Keith Grabowski discuss his coaching career and the ever-evolving world of football analytics.Show Notes1:38 What got Ash into coaching3:26 Learning to be a head coach at a young age5:01 Creating a successful program at Drake8:21 Building culture at the FCS level10:52 Changes in recruiting and student-athlete development13:00 Transition from head coach to offensive analyst15:57 Future of analytics in football21:20 Using Championship Analytics in an up-tempo offense23:36 Analytics as part of the pre-game game plan29:16 Using analytics on the defensive side of the ball34:50 Practicing in-game situations within analytics coaching39:25 The ever-changing two-point chart42:25 Small college and high school use for CAI43:51 Recommendations of how high school coaches can use basic analyticsFree Course The Analytics of Two-Point Conversions (You Might Be Surprised)https://coachtube.com/course/football/the-analytics-of-two-point-conversions-you-might-be-surprised/11992909?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baaUnstoppable Two-Point Plays by Kevin Kelleyhttps://coachtube.com/course/football/unstoppable-coach-kelleys-2pt-plays/11357177Two-Point Play Strategy by Tim Delaneyhttps://coachtube.com/course/football/two-point-plays-tim-delaney/12364939?ambassador=1560d03a565346bda70428fa4Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2020

From the Archives: Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Matt Drinkall, head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University, an NAIA school in Salina, Kansas. Drinkall was selected to be a participant in the 2018 American Football Coaches Association 35 under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute. This program is designed to identify and develop premier, future leaders in the football coaching profession. On today’s episode, Drinkall talks about tempo and the evolution of the run game.Show Notes2:30 Evolution of the run game6:33 Shifting and motioning13:58 Importance of changing personnel18:25 Keeping the tempo up19:53 Game planning tempo20:32 Changes Drinkall has made to his practice routine28:41 Looking at data from practice30:12 Motioning from the backfieldLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2020

From the Archives- Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast features University of Toledo head coach Jason Candle. Candle enters his third full season as the Rockets’ coach, and he’s been with the program since 2009. He started as a receivers coach in his first years at Toledo, moving to offensive coordinator and associate head coach during the 2014-15 seasons. Last year, Candle led the Rockets to their first Mid-American Conference Championship in 13 years with an 11-3 record.Prior to Toledo, Candle coached at his alma mater Mount Union, an NCAA Division III football power in Alliance, Ohio. Candle worked with the receivers from 2002-06, then was the offensive coordinator from 2007-08. Mount Union won three national championships while Candle was on the staff and accumulated an 83-4 record over the six years Candle was there. Candle was able to play for and coach alongside head coach Larry Kehres, an 11-time national champion-winning coach at Mount Union.Throughout his coaching career, Candle has coached several current NFL players, including wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Cecil Shorts at Mount Union, along with Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt while at Toledo.In the podcast, Candle talks with host Keith Grabowski about his experience at Mount Union with Coach Kehres, as well as Candle’s coaching philosophy and style.Show Notes1:13 Transition from being a player to a coach at the same school3:59 Influence from Coach Kehres into Candle’s philosophy6:31 Impact of former Toledo coach Matt Campbell from playing to coaching8:27 Creating the culture of the Toledo coaching staff10:19 Expectations of Candle’s staff at Toledo12:14 Keys to having success with recruiting14:51 Tips to promoting football at the high school level17:42 How Candle built a culture leading to a MAC championship20:50 What differentiates Candle’s coaching style from others.23:18 Developing a dynamic offense at Toledo25:53 Balancing a coach’s scheme and the players27:10 Focusing on the student-athletes27:51 The Winning EdgeRelated Links:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/growth-as-a-coach-building-a-program-utilizing-talent-jason-candle-head-coach-u-of-toledoLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 22, 2020

From the Archives- Game Plan week 3: Bobby April – Special TeamsKeith and guest host former NFL coach Charlie Coiner had the opportunity to interview Coach Bobby April. April is known in the coaching world as a special teams guru, coaching on all levels from NFL, college and high school. The coaches talk about the importance of special teams and how it impacts the game. April harped on the importance of communication for the coaches and for everyone to be moving in the same direction and how that process should be involved heavily throughout the week, so it can translate to the game. Coach April emphasized how important a head coach’s involvement with special teams can be for a team on all levels.00:40 Bobby April intro03:45 Bobby April bio06:35 Gameday organization07:30 Giving guys responsibility09:00 Working the dots system11:42 Special teams transition14:50 Everybody moving in the same direction17:22 Head coach special teams relationship21:25 Being on the same ship22:30 Communication27:50 Playing starters on special teams28:40 Coach April’s formula30:30 Discussing with the head coach31:35 Coming back to communication34:15 Head Coach and special teams synonymous35:20 Practicing special teams transition37:30 Providing resourcesRelated Content:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-game-plan-bobby-april-special-teams-guruLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 21, 2020

From The Archives: The guest on today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast is Middle Tennessee State University offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tony Franklin. Franklin is in his third season with the Blue Raiders and has led their offense to become one of the best in the nation. In 2016, Middle Tennessee was ranked eighth in FBS in total offense and set single-season records for yards per game, points scored, touchdowns and several other statistical categories.Franklin’s coaching career has taken him across the country, including stops at colleges such as California, Louisiana Tech, Auburn, Troy and Kentucky. At every coaching stop, he has created a high-powered offense and mostly specialized with mentoring the team’s quarterbacks. Notable players who played under Franklin were quarterbacks Tim Couch at UK and Jared Goff at Cal, both being No.1 overall picks in the NFL Draft.Along with coaching, Franklin has run a seminar for teaching football coaches named “The Tony Franklin System.” He has toured across the nation delivering seminars and providing written works of his teachings. Several college and high school coaches use the practices taught in Franklin’s seminars in their everyday coaching.In the podcast, Franklin and host Keith Grabowski discuss The Tony Franklin System, how that has affected his coaching style today, and what he brings to coaching Middle Tennessee.Show Notes1:15 Upcoming season for Middle Tennessee2:30 Adapting formation and trying to not lose the game6:12 Balancing offense, defense and special teams at a program9:10 Creating and changing schemes based on personnel13:20 The history of the Tony Franklin System18:15 Importance of designing a solid practice, the Perfect Drill22:58 Tips in building an effective practice, Manning-Goff Feet29:25 Instructing coaches to pay attention to detail within practice32:03 Using Peyton Manning’s fundamentals and footwork37:05 Teaching quarterbacks the RPO43:42 Routes on air, getting the most out of receiver drills45:44 The Winning Edge Related Podcasts:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-the-details-perfect-practice-rpo-and-more-tony-franklin-oc-middle-tennessee https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/developing-as-an-offensive-coordinator-w-oc-magic-tony-franklinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 2020

From the Archives:Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast begins a new series called “Home Team.” This series features guest host Joel Nellis, head coach at Brookfield Central High School (Wisconsin). He was on the Coach and Coordinator podcast as a guest July 2. Jim Leonhard is in his third season on the coaching staff at Wisconsin. He started by coaching the defensive backs his first season, then moved to defensive coordinator in his second season on the staff. As a defensive coordinator in 2017, Leonhard was a finalist for the Broyles Award for the nation’s top assistant. Before coaching, Leonhard spent 10 seasons in the NFL as a player with the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns. Prior to playing professionally, Leonhard was an all-American defensive back at Wisconsin.On today’s podcast, Leonhard talks about how he integrates his family with his work and the importance of time management with balancing football and home life.Show Notes1:10 Leonhard on how he met his wife2:04 How his wife helps make work-life balance easier3:23 What makes his sons unique5:06 Transitioning from playing to coaching with his family7:06 Early career decisions made with his wife8:54 Making time for family while in season10:36 Having a kid-friendly environment at work12:39 Diving into coaching without serving as a graduate assistant first14:19 Using coaches’ knowledge and teaching skills16:24 Game planning without looking too far ahead18:57 Preparing the best ways to win the game21:47 Coaching players to understanding and executing24:33 Getting players to buy in to the game plan27:11 Learning from other programs while focusing inward30:19 Being fully prepared and still losing the game34:18 Knowing when to sacrifice time and when not to36:13 Making an importance on seeing the big picture37:54 His kids putting things in perspective after a loss39:32 Legacy for his family through coachingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2020

From the Archives:RPO innovator Joe Osovet is the guest on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. The head coach at ASA College in Brooklyn, New York, Osovet sits down with Keith Grabowski to discuss their practice philosophy and success in the red zone.Show notes1:08 Osovet’s process for putting together the game plan5:10 Attacking third down6:25 Breaking down the practice week9:18 Finding success in the red zone10:56 Adjusting to spread offense12:22 Adding a wrinkle late in the season14:30 The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2020

From the Archives:Today’s guest on this “NCAA Leaders” edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Craig Yeast, the offensive coordinator at Franklin (Indiana) College. In the 2017 season, with the help of Coach Yeast, Franklin College led the nation in passing offense and total offense. On today’s episode, Coach Yeast and Keith Grabowski talk about offensive schemes and how Franklin College prepares for game day.Show Notes1:10 Coach Yeast reflects on the 2017 season2:15 What the coaching staff looks at prior to game day4:05 How to determine which matchups to exploit6:10 Developing a game plan8:10 Coach Yeast talks about different packages they use13:10 How Franklin College’s quarterbacks prepare for game day17:10 Coach Yeast talks about their practice organization and drills22:50 Coach’s best concept26:45 How much RPO plays a part in the offense27:45 RPO does not change play calling mentality30:55 Coach Yeast looks ahead to the 2018 seasonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2020

Kevin Kelley is the head football coach and athletic director at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Ark. Coach Kelley is best known as the first coach to adopt a game strategy free of punting. Since taking the head coaching position in 2003, Kelley has led the Bruins to an unprecedented seven state championships.Coach Kelley joined the podcast today to share some of his thoughts on culture as well as how analytics help drive his coaching strategy.Show Notes:1:07 Rationale for more than just two guys touching the football on scoring plays3:12 How defenses react4:40 How analytics help his defense6:18 What stats Coach focuses on more than other teams9:25 Why they don’t use goal boards11:22 How his staff evaluates the players14:04 The culture of competition17:12 Making every kid important20:43 Overview of Coach’s five unstoppable plays23:44 Coach’s work with Rick Jones25:30 Questions from Coach’s video26:55 Coach’s contact Infohttp://coachandcoordinator.com/Connect with Coach:Twitter: @CoachKelley1@CoachKGrabowskiRelated Content:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/outside-the-box-with-kevin-kelley-88-success-rate-penalties-self-scout-travelinghttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/rick-jones-greenwood-arkansas-high-school-coach?in=user-804678956/sets/state-champion-coacheshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/kevin-kelley-final?in=user-804678956/sets/state-champion-coacheshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/lessons-from-2018-rick-jones-greenwood-high-school-akhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/continuing-learning-growth-at-the-fbs-level-rick-jones-senior-assistant-at-the-univ-of-missouriLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 14, 2020

Former U.S. Navy Commander Mike Abrashoff attracted worldwide attention for his success in turnng around a struggling ship, the USS Benfold, which became the subject of his first book It's Your Ship. Since that instant leadership classic hit the bestseller lists he's been a fixture on the lecture circuit, spreading the empowering message that any organization can be turned around with hard work and a compassionate firm leader. Abrashoff graduated from the US. Naval Academy and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy for nearly twenty years. He was a military assistant to former secretary of defense William J. Perry. In this interview Abrashoff translates the success he had on the Benfold to how coaches can use his strategies and ideas to create excellence in their programs. This is a simple yet powerful approach to leadership. In the interview, Abrashoff said that Bill Belichick has mentioned It's Your Ship among his favorite books. Mike also points out how Western Michigan head coach PJ Fleck sat in his audience and filled a notebook during Abrashoff's talk. Abrashoff also mentions he is intrigued by Fleck's leadership style in the interview.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 2020

From the Archives:On today's Coach and Coordinator podcast, ten-time state champion and 47-year coach Herb Brogan of Lumen Christi Catholic School (Jackson, Michigan) joins host Keith Grabowski. Brogan discusses what's kept him at one place for so long, how he dealt with the toughest of circumstances and his keys to sustained success.Show notes0:55: What got Brogan into education and coaching1:40: Things Brogan realized he needed to succeed4:08: Spending nearly a half-century at one school6:55: Creating an environment that keeps assistant coaches long-term8:35: Difficult circumstances in how Brogan took over the program11:06: Offseason dedication14:35: The program’s explosive running offense17:25: Spending time on younger kids, non-skill positions21:28: Pushing players to excel in today's society25:10: The future of the game30:10: The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2020

Jonathan Himebauch, OL Coach, Birmingham StallionsOn today's Coach and Coordinator podcast, offensive line coach Jonathan Himebauch with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL joins host Keith Grabowski. The Connecticut native, and former USC and pro football player, has 20 years of coaching experience. That includes stints in both the CFL, XFL, AAF and NCAA, with stops at Nevada, Wake Forest, San Diego State and UNLV. Himebauch discusses his extensive coaching career, player relations and more.Show notes1:15: Himebauch’s football journey, from coach’s kid on up9:45: Engagement and communication with students12:30: Learning what players will respond to17:40: Process for player learning and evaluation25:50: Players have to believe in you and what you’re teaching31:55: Offensive line culture38:30: Key difference between American and Canadian football41:30: Advice for coaches at any level44:45: The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 2020

From the Archives:This week on the Game Plan series, Keith Grabowski and Charlie Coiner talk to former quarterback coach Wade Wilson about 2-minute offense. They discuss the specifics about teaching and the approach of the 2-minute offense from the quarterback position. Coach Wilson ties it in to the college and high school level with his prominence in the NFL with young quarterbacks. Though time and the relationship between the levels may differ, the concepts and approaches demand the same attention from the position.03:55 Wade Wilson Bio06:00 2-minute offense with young QBs07:20 Organizing 2-minute offense08:12 In the meeting & practice09:40 Having 2-minute offense in up tempo offense10:30 QB orchestrating the 2-minute offense in practice11:40 Believe12:20 Working with a mobile QB13:50 Ball carrier situational awareness15:00 Organizing the rotation in 2-minute offense16:15 Being patient18:15 Working in last plays19:55 Coach Wade’s favorite play to set up Hail Mary23:00 Execution of the Hail Mary25:10 Play call out of Hail Mary position27:20 Pay attention to detail27:55 Common themes in all levels28:25 Finding the package for 2-minute offense29:20 Take time to walk through it31:45 First Down PlaybookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 08, 2020

From the Archives:On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator, host Keith Grabowski talks with Tyrone Nix, outside linebackers coach at Ole Miss. A 24 year coaching veteran, Nix has coached every positional group on the defensive side of the ball. Nix is in his first year back at Ole Miss, but previously served as their defensive coordinator from 2008-2011. Prior to this season, Nix served as the safeties coach at Virginia Tech for one year, a defensive analyst at Texas A&M for one year and the defensive coordinator at Middle Tennessee from 2012-2016. Nix joins the podcast today for part of the “Training Camp” series to talk about how he handles his linebacker group during camp. Show Notes:1:33 Coach’s Journey, including Steve Spurrier, Brett Favre, Jimbo Fischer and more5:22 Fraternity of Coaches 7:02 Going against his brother who is also a coach on staff9:08 Opening message in camp to his LB’s 11:09 Pointing out positives during camp14:36 Coaching discipline and taking players out of conflict situations 16:44 Keeping the best athletes on the field 17:52 Teaching LB’s to bait QB’s into making wrong reads20:02 Teaching and Coaching physicality of the LB position22:42 Use of the hips25:26 Tackling techniques Coach works in practice 27:48 Evaluation during camp30:01 Winning Edge Connect with Coach: @CoachTyroneNixLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 07, 2020

From the Archives:The guest on today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast is Andy Kotelnicki, offensive coordinator at the University of Buffalo. In his fourth season at Buffalo, Kotelnicki worked with the quarterbacks his first two years at the program before turning to the running backs last season. Offensively, Kotelnicki led Buffalo to ranking second in the Mid-American Conference in yards per game last season and set a school record for total offense in a single season. Kotelnicki has coached three All-MAC players and helped quarterback Tyree Jackson set the school record for passing yards thrown by a freshman.Before Buffalo, Kotelnicki coached at the NCAA Division III level for two years with Wisconsin-Whitewater, also as offensive coordinator. The two years Kotelnicki was there, Wisconsin-Whitewater went a combined 28-0. Kotelnicki also had stops at the University of Mary (Bismarck, North Dakota) at the D-II level, his alma mater UW-River Falls, and FCS school Western Illinois, as an offensive assistant at each stop.On today’s podcast, Kotelnicki and host Keith Grabowski talk about moving from coaching Division III to FBS, having multiple schemes and the keys to having a high-powered offense.Show Notes0:49 Coaching history, staff moving from Wisconsin-Whitewater to Buffalo4:28 Differences between FBS and Division III football9:14 Adjusting to the personnel of a new team13:18 Having flexibility within your scheme14:40 Balancing complexity and ability to learn15:30 Working through adversity last season at Buffalo19:16 Accountability with how a game goes20:32 Emphasizing ball security and drive efficiency24:16 How to set and maintain the tempo of a game29:26 Coordinating tempo with the rest of the team31:41 Use of RPOs, trying to distort the defense34:09 The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 2020

From the Archives: Scott Peters, Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Cleveland BrownsToday’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Scott Peters, a former NFL player who originated the Tip of the Spear System for blocking and defeating blocks. Peters played for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Carolina Panthers. After his playing career ended, he began studying Brazilian jiu jitsu and other mixed martial arts disciplines to rebuild strength and mobility in his ankle while recovering from an injury, and he continued training following his NFL career. A two-time world champion in submission grappling, Peters has combined his football and MMA knowledge to create a revolutionary program that assists players in improving performance while building blocking, tackling and block defeating fundamentals. In today’s podcast, Peters and host Keith Grabowski talk about how Tip of the Spear developed, how it works and more.Show notes1:35 Peters’ background and how Tip of the Spear developed6:30 How the system is applicable at almost every position9:40 Why the technical aspect of blocking is so important14:00 How the name “Tip of the Spear” applies to the system18:30 Examples of how Tip of the Spear has been effective21:55 How taking the head out of the contact makes the game more physical25:50 How every part of each drill has a purpose29:30 Peters’ current training scheduleLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 05, 2020

From the Archives:Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Bill Bedenbaugh, co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at the University of Oklahoma. Bedenbaugh is in his fifth year at Oklahoma working with the offensive line. Under his direction, several offensive linemen have had successful college careers that turned into pro careers in the NFL. These include Daryl Williams of the Carolina Panthers and Orlando Brown who was just drafted in 2018 by the Baltimore Ravens. Brown was also an All-American during his time with Bedenbaugh at Oklahoma.Before coming to Oklahoma, Bedenbaugh had several stops across the FBS. He was the offensive line coach at West Virginia for two seasons, worked in the same position as an offensive coordinator at Arizona for four seasons, and spent time at Texas Tech coaching offensive line and running backs. Prior to that, Bedenbaugh worked as an offensive line coach at NCAA Division II school Ferris State (Michigan), two years at Central Michigan as a graduate assistant and a year at Valdosta State (Georgia) coaching offensive line. At Ferris State, Bedenbaugh was named the Division II Coordinator of the Year in 1999. After graduating and playing four years at Iowa Wesleyan, Bedenbaugh began coaching as an offensive line coach at Oklahoma Panhandle State.In today’s podcast, Bedenbaugh and host Keith Grabowski talk about teaching blocking technique, developing younger players, and Bedenbaugh’s experience with Scott Peters and the Tip of the Spear blocking system.Show Notes0:46Coaching solid players to success2:08Sticking with fundamentals in different offenses4:16 Changes in technique to promote safety5:52Preparing playing against elite athletes 7:42Adjusting practice to different kinds of players9:00Developing players with limited practice time10:39Working on blocking technique in-season11:29Evaluating players throughout the season12:46Making adjustments to make players better14:36Building a bond within the players you coach16:27Expectations for the season18:25Improving movement skills through strength and conditioning20:26Working on the skills of contact with the time given22:08Upperclassmen helping develop younger players23:42Advice to moving up in the coaching world26:07Keys to solid recruiting28:35Leading blocking technique with the hands29:44The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 2020

From the Archives:Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, the “Home Team” series returns, which will broadcast twice a month featuring guest host Joel Nellis.On today’s episode, Nellis is joined by Sean Lewis, head coach at Kent State University (Ohio). Upon his hiring, Coach Lewis became the youngest Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) head coach in the country at the age of 31. Together, Nellis and Coach Lewis discuss the importance of his wife, balancing football with family and the legacy he wants to leave with his players.00:19 Home Team intro02:00 Sean Lewis intro04:30 Meeting his wife05:50 Coach Lewis’ wife involvment07:32 What makes her so valuable in Lewis’ life?08:35 Coach Lewis’ son, Rory10:15 Deciding to go into college coaching12:36 Wife’s support being instrumental14:20 Decision to have kids16:35 Suggestions in the moving process as a coach18:25 Small things Coach Lewis does to help his marriage during the season22:55 One thing Coach Lewis does to help on the home front24:35 Deciding to take a trip with the wife while coaching 27:03 You must be able to detach27:38 How to manage phone time at home32:22 All that matters is what the kids know34:15 A struggle Coach Lewis has overcome with family and coaching37:20 Lewis family increase in communication38:25 How Coach Lewis’ commitment to family helps his players grow as men39:23 Be the alpha44:36 How Coach Lewis makes his players feel cared about beyond football46:50 One thing Coach Lewis changed in the last three years to become a better coach48:12 Victory formation49:20 The legacy Coach Lewis wants to leaveLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 2020

From the Archives - Robby Discher, Special Teams Coordinator, Louisiana Ragin' CajunsToday in the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski has coach Robby Discher, University of Toledo tight ends coach and special teams coordinator, to talk about the nationally ranked special teams unit. Toledo led the nation in blocked kicks, punts and are top 20 in punt return average. Keith and coach Discher talk about what impacted him in his coaching journey, what makes special teams so dynamic and how they’ve had this success this past year.01:05 Coach Discher’s coaching journey04:15 Key lessons learned as a coach06:05 Player relationships07:25 What’s special about being on the Toledo staff09:55 Bringing in the right guys in recruiting11:15 Player ownership13:35 Do your job to the best of your ability15:10 Have something that makes you different as a coach15:35 Keith’s first experience as a college coach17:12 Keys to excelling on special teams17:30 The fundamentals19:00 Scheme matching the players19:45 Coach Discher’s special teams drills to evaluate who plays on special teams22:33 How Toledo uses starters on special teams24:50 Finding opportunities to block punts27:20 Bring pressure once every game29:35 Attacking the shield32:10 Advantages in the return game34:05 Vertical separation34:55 Own the ball, no penalties36:50 Coach Discher’s favorite stat, starting field position39:40 Winning edge41:12 Connect with coach:Twitter: @robbydischerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 30, 2020

On today's Coach and Coordinator Podcast, the godfather of the Air Raid offense, Hal Mumme discusses Mississippi State and Mike Leach's big win over defending National Champion LSU. Then, we share a Q&A session with Mike Leach from the Air Raid National Clinic help in June of 2020.:47 Coach Mumme's thoughts on Mississippi State's win over LSU2:36 It's the same plays over and over3:38 You have to commit to the way they practice4:20 MSU practice5:13 It took 7-8 years to develop the system6:25 Must have a great capacity for boredom7:20 Practice is still pretty much the same as 19919:10 Developing as an Air Raid coach13:45 The Air Raid National conference - introduction16:35 Graduate assistants and opportunities to get into coaching20:23 In season practice schedule22:09 Quick game versus drop back footwork26:09 Evaluating QB in recruiting29:21 Scouting a defense if they are not playing an Air Raid team31:21 Game planning and scripting decisions33:25 Running the Air Raid in the SEChttps://coachtube.com/course/football/2020-official-air-raid-certification-by-hal-mumme/6945551https://www.storyoftheseason.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 2020

From the Archives - Michael Lombardi, Former NFL Coach/GM, Author of Gridiron GeniousOn this episode of Coach and Coordinator, former NFL GM and coach, Michael Lombardi shares his stories of coaching with iconic coaches Bill Walsh and Bill Belichik, and Raiders owner Al Davis. Lombardi gives insights into the coaching profession which he learned from the best to ever coach the game. All of these are detailed in his book Gridiron Genius - A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL.00:19 - Intro/Book01:57 - Bill Walsh04:46 - Al Davis06:27 - What makes a great coach?08:19 - Culture11:51 - Divergent in thought13:43 - Evaluation16:51 - The Middle 823:00 - Managing the downs25:44 - Over-complicating26:43 - Coaching Staffs28:43 - Program Guys30:27 - Player Development33:55 - Working with Saban and Belichick35:46 - Special Teams38:35 - The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2020

What if you were armed to make better decisions on game day? How valuable is information that allows you to make decisions as a coach that increase the probability of your team winning.That's the idea behind the Edj Series in collaboration with Edj Varsity. VP, Anthony Jones will join us weekly to highlight some of the best decisions and worst decisions from the previous week with an analytics perspective.In addition, we discuss how analytics are used at every level and educate the you, the coach, on how you can get started integrating analytics into your program.Today we discuss decisions from week two of the NFL season with the best decisions coming from Kansas City Chiefs and the LA Rams, and the worst, analytically speaking, from the Seattle Seahawks.We also cover some top decisions from the high school level and how they impacted the game.https://edjvarsity.com/blog/week-2-best-worst-decisions-2020/Twitter:@CoachKGrabowski@aj_anthonyjones@EdjVarsityLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 2020

From the Archives:Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Van Malone, former defensive coordinator at Southern Methodist University. Malone played three years in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, then transitioned into coaching. Malone was named the 2017 AFCA FBS Assistant Coach of the Year. On today’s episode, Malone talks with host Keith Grabowski about important lessons he has learned throughout this career.Show Notes1:24 Transitioning from playing in the NFL to coaching4:13 Key lessons that have helped Malone develop as a coach7:51 The defense installed at SMU10:28 Taking away the RPO14:48 Advice to coaches who are looking for their next opportunity19:39 Coach Malone’s next step in his careerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 2020

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Mike Denbrock, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Cincinnati. Denbrock enters his second season at UC, along with head coach Luke Fickell. Denbock's other college assistant stops include Notre Dame, Indiana State, Washington, Stanford, Buffalo, Illinois State and his alma mater, Grand Valley State.On today’s podcast, Denbrock and host Keith Grabowski discuss Denbrock’s experience on both sides of the ball, the best ways to get maximum effort from players and how the RPO fits into his offense.Show Notes1:34 Learning points early in coaching career4:25 Balance in setting goals and focusing on current position6:28 Having a variety of coaching skills10:00 Offensive and defensive staffs working together13:04 Bringing together all three phases15:11 Aligning culture within a program17:15 What he expects out of his Cincinnati players20:23 Keys to effective recruiting22:51 Ways to teach players the game25:43 Helping players understand the “why” in schemes27:12 Being efficient in practice29:55 Key points to Cincinnati’s offense33:44 Balancing RPO and the play-action pass35:42 Developing players to run Level 3 RPO37:15 The Winning EdgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 2020

From the Archives: Hall of Famer Mike SingletaryToday's podcast is an in season series from 20`8 on which Charlie Coiner, former NFL coach, joined my as a guest host. This week in the Game Plan series, Keith Grabowski and Charlie Coiner have a legendary figure as a guest in former Chicago Bears linebacker and NFL coach Mike Singletary. The Hall of Fame linebacker discusses the middle linebacker position and how playing middle linebacker has evolved against today's modern offenses. Singletary gives a real vivid explanation on what he coaches up at the position. He also gives insight on what makes him successful and what can make the young players successful going forward.01:04 Mike Singletary intro05:15 What are your eyes looking at as a middle linebacker?06:10 Guard - center - guard read08:25 Adapting to pistol and shotgun11:20 Effect of hiding the ball in play action12:50 Coaching up against the RPO13:05 What do they normally do?15:10 Important to have the philosophy of the offensive coordinator16:55 Advice to a young linebacker or coach18:12 Study the film20:30 Important to develop an identity21:20 What is my personnel?22:40 Endzone copy of film24:15 Coach Singletary’s pop steps26:00 Coach Singletary's in game technique scenario29:55 Coach Singletary being a student of the game30:53 Having players in a system32:32 Coach Singletary's unique situation34:02 It’s a thinking man’s game35:00 Every offensive play or player tells a story36:05 First Down PlaybookLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2020

From the Archives: Phil Longo, Offensive Coordinator, North CarolinaThis podcast was originally recorded right after Longo made his move to Ole Miss from Sam Houston State.Today's guest is Phil Longo, offensive coordinator at Ole Miss. Longo talks about the difference between playing enthusiastically versus emotionally, how he evaluates players on instinctiveness and how he tweaks 7on7 time to make them even more effective for his team. He also discusses how he turns weaknesses into strengths by always optimizing his playbook.Show notes 1:53 Start as a football coach 2:52 Lessons learned as a young coach 4:33 Building culture within an offense 6:30 Establishing relationships with players 8:28 Emphasizing instinct with players 9:57 Longo's grading system for evaluating instinctiveness 12:30 How Ole Miss breaks down its spring practice schedule 14:09 How Longo turns weak links in the playbook into strengths 16:39 Tweaking plays for red zone and goal line situations 18:04 Special Teams and trick plays 19:35 Don't install RPOs just to say you run RPOs20:59 Play repetition 22:23 Coach technology 24:45 Keys to running an effective walkthrough 26:17 Role of assistant coaches on game day 27:28 Getting the most from 7on7s 29:25 The winning edge Coach Grabowski’s 3 key takeaways 1) Playing enthusiastically not emotionally 2) Having 26 plays and sticking with it 3) Get your players to play instinctivelyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2020

From the Archives: Serving Others Through Football with Mike London, Head Coach William & MaryOn today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Mike London, head coach at the College of William & Mary. Coach London has an extensive coaching history dating back to the 1980s. In 2008, London led the Richmond Spiders to their first FCS National Championship in school history. For his work that year, he was named AFCA’s FCS National Coach of the Year. In 2011, as head coach at Virginia, London won ACC Coach of the year. Most recently, London was the head coach at Howard University, where, in 2017, he led the Bison to one of the greatest upsets in recent NCAA history as they upended UNLV. This past off-season, coach accepted the job at William & Mary to be closer to his family. Coach joined the podcast today to talk about how his experiences in life have helped shaped who he is as a football coach as well as talk about the culture being built at W&M.Show Notes:1:27 Coach’s incredible journey6:05 How did his journey as a police officer and through life reflect on his decision to coach11:32 Servant leadership16:00 How much the history of W&M means to him18:43 Depth of his staff22:14 Constant evolution at W&M and their work with USA Football27:07 Evolving role of sports training technology and science31:09 How the game has changed and how W&M prioritizes it33:33 Winning EdgeRelated Content:User-804678956 – Erik-korem-director-of-sports-science-houston-texansUser-804678956 – Richie-gray-skills-acquisition-and-coaching-education-specialistUser-804678956 – Vision-decision-action-andy-ryland-senior-manager-of-education-and-training-usa-footballUser-804678956 – Ncaa-leaders-brennan-marion-howard-university-offensive-coordinatorLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 2020

From the Archives - Scotty Walden, Head Coach, Austin PeayAfter success at the D3 level, Walden made the move to D1 Southern Miss, being promoted to Co-Offensive Coordinator and after one game in 2020, interim head coach. Austin Peay hired Walden as their head coach.Scotty Walden sits down with host Keith Grabowski in today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Walden was the youngest head coach in the NCAA last year when he led Division III East Texas Baptist University at the age of 26. This offseason, he accepted a job coaching tight ends and receivers at Southern Miss. He discusses the simple drills he likes to teach accountability and responsibility and why young coaches should seek out non-prestigious jobs.Show notes:30 Coaching philosophy1:39 Start as a football coach3:36 On being the youngest college head coach in America last season5:45 Key learning moments early in career8:33 Building culture13:35 The 5 core values of Walden's program16:45 Pat-and-Go and run-throughs, not walk-throughs22:43 The versatility of Inside Zone24:15 Maintaining tempo while using motion and changing personnel27:15 Breaking down Walden's Y Cross30:55 Approaching situational offense during the week33:25 Keeping things simple (K.I.S.S.)35:30 Advice to a young coach39:15 Coaching technology42:45 Two-minute drill44:15 The winning edgeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 2020

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Travis Johansen, the newly appointed defensive coordinator at University of South Dakota. Previously, Johansen served as the defensive coordinator at Grand View since 2013. The Vikings were 61-11 in his six seasons with five conference championships, six NAIA playoff appearances and won 2013 national title following a 14-0 campaign. Grand View finished in the top 15 of the national rankings all six seasons including four top 10 rankings.Johansen was a finalist for Heart of America Assistant Coach of the Year in each of the last two seasons and was a national coordinator of the year finalist in 2015. He was even featured in a Sports Illustrated article, “The Search to Save NFL Defenses,” this past November. Grand View ranked as one of the top NAIA defenses throughout Johansen’s tenure and produced seven defensive All-Americans.Coach Johansen joined the podcast today to talk about his famous positionless defensive concept as well as discuss some of the pillars of his defense.Show Notes:2:03 Coach’s start4:23 Key lessons Coach learned on his journey6:37 Pillars of coach’s defense9:3