Coach and Coordinator Podcast: Recent Episodes
Keith Grabowski
Keith Grabowski interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.
When we hit the middle of the season one aspect to pay attention to is the mental and emotional state of our team. To this point in the season, there’s a range of successes or failures a team may have experienced. Things may be 100% on track for your goals as a team for the season, or the goals your team was focused on may be out of their control.
This is something that my coaching staff and I had to deal with at one of the high school programs I was leading. We hit the midpoint of the season expecting to be doing much better than we did. We hit adversity early and struggled. In our first game, we lost to a team that I scheduled because I knew it would be a challenge and we were looking to push our program forward with a stronger schedule. We won two games then lost a tight game and a double overtime game to two of the tougher opponents in our conference, so we sat at the midpoint with a conference championship and the playoffs out of our control.
We could see emotionally that our team was drained after an adversity-packed beginning of the season that also included some injuries.
So what we decided to do was restart the season. When our players reported on Monday we said the way we see it is we have a five-game season. The past is out of our control, but we have five games that are in our control. We won four in a row starting with an overtime win over another tough conference opponent, and stood toe-to-toe with our rival losing late in our last game which became known locally as the mud bowl.
The restart gave our players new energy and truthfully it did the same for the staff.
In today’s episode, three coaches talk about keeping the team’s focus through celebrating things outside of wins and losses, focusing on a theme each week, and even outsourcing to the players the vocal messages before and after practice and even on game day
Show Notes: Levi Nelson -Positive Coach Alliance He talks about how he used a whiteboard and helmet stickers to recognize and award players for demonstrating the core values of their team and the impact it had on the team.
Loren Johnson, Head Coach of 5x state champion head coach of Highland Springs High School(VA) Loren Johnson. He talks about how utilizing a weekly theme helps keep the team focused on the game in front of them rather than looking ahead or dwelling on previous games.
Matt Drinkall, Army Co-Offensive Coordinator Coach Drinkall talks about the two things that do keep a team focused and motivated, but also what he has done to involve the players in leading more vocally and taking that out of the hands of the coaches.
Keeping a team focused and motivated in the grind of a long season whether it is going well or not as planned is important and really starts to come to light at the midpoint. Hopefully, this gives you a few ideas to help your team as you progress through the season. Be sure to check all the episodes of this designed to address the issues and aspects of the season. Go to coachandcoordinator.com for the entire catalog of episodes in this series. For a quick rundown of the ideas shared, sign up for our weekly tips sheet.
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On today’s episode, we take a look at mid-season measurements of offensive success plus ideas on how to keep an offense evolving as the season continues.
Joining us to discuss these topics are three offensive coordinators North Dakota State’s Tyler Roehl, Fayetteville High School’s Jay Wilkinson, and University of Fundlay’s Kyle Ohradzansky.
They talk about key metrics that show them how they are doing, making sense of what is working and what isn’t, and what to do with that information to keep their offenses progressing.
Tyler Roehl
The rule of 50
Developing personnel and skill sets
Evolving and improving
Jay Wilkinson
Key metrics following week three
Understanding what to focus on moving forward
Playing complementary football
Kyle Ohradzansky
Relying on what they do best and what the players understand
Embrace their identity but add a twist
Importance of consistency for the offensive line
Related Episodes: Tyler Roehl: Making the Fullback Great Again Utilizing the TE and FB in the Pro Style Offense
Jay Wilkinson - The Passing Lab Series
Kyle Ohradzansky - Quarterback Preparation
Resources: Tyler Roehl’s Courses on Developing Fullbacks and Tight Ends CoachTube
Jay Wilkinson: Attacking Coverages with the Passing Game
Kyle Ohradzansky: Game Week QB Prep Coordinating an Offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This season is flying by! For many high schools around the country, this is week 5 - the midpoint of the season. While it is always time to adjust, the midpoint is certainly a milestone to measure where your team is, the development of your players and depth, and be sure you have covered aspects of the game and season that may come up later if they have not already.
Today we talk to coaches from multiple levels about how they view this part of the season and the things they are focused on to be sure the last half of the season goes well.
We are joined by Dan Carrel, Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers coach at Coastal Carolina, Michael Toerpr head coach at Ithaca College, and Steve Steele, head coach of the 6-peat state champion Riggs HS in South Dakota as they share their ideas on evaluating team progress and moving the team forward.
Dan Carrel
Develop the down-the-line guys
Fix issues that hurt you earlier
Michael Toerper
Develop depth
Create competition
Work talented younger players in
Steve Steele
"Temp takers"
Manufacturing adversity
Examples of manufactured adversity
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In this special edition of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we gain perspective on the season from United States Army Colonel JR West. Colonel West brings the unique perspective of serving as a leader in the Army, coaching for ten seasons, and having played for Army West Point. We discuss different aspects of the season with insight into how fundamentals and communication, whether in football, the military, or life, will always lead to a win.
Show Notes:
Why Coaching Matters
The Purpose of Creating Go Army Edge
Fundamentals, Fundamentals, Fundamentals
Investing in Individuals
Communication
After Action Reports
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If there is an area that a team can capitalize on, especially in the early season, it is special teams. That means being very organized in the way you operate - there’s nothing worse than having to use a time out to get guys on the field or getting a penalty for too many on the field, but more than that it is about having attention to the details. That doesn’t mean you need to be complex. It simply means that you have created a sound structure and you are able to implement it well.
Today we talk with retired NFL Special Teams coach Bobby April who recognized for his excellent work as NFL Special Teams coach of the year in 2004 and 2008, Charlier Coiner who spent 19 years in college football and the NFL with a focus on special teams (he's currently the founder and CEO of First Down Playbook), and Brett Arkelian who is an analyst and special teams coach for Fresno State.
We talk about simple ways to gauge special teams success, preparing for the unusual on special teams, and specific ways to coach your kicker and punter especially if your background is not in kicking or punting. Being special on special teams is certainly reliant on having the Jimmys and Joes like in any other phase of the game, however, the attention to detail and organization on special teams is definitely a way to excel and has a big impact, maybe even more so than it does in the other phases.
We will share more special teams' insights and tips throughout the season. Be sure to check the show notes for related episodes with these coaches, and go to coachandcoordinator.com for our entire catalog of The Season - shorter episodes full of ideas from over 50 coaches whom we interviewed in preparation for this series. Also, sign up for our weekly tips sheet which runs down the ideas we share each week.
Brett Arkelian, Analyst and Special Teams Coach, Fresno State:
Make great contact
Keys to great contact
Hit it with a sledgehammer
How to drill it
Lock out kicks
Goal post kicks
Same approach every time
Dry run/walk through for kickers
Punters - it’s all about hands
Laces - spaces drill
Be like a bad baseball pitcher
Work no fundamental movement skills
Charlie Coiner, retired NFL & College Coach, Founder of First Down Playbook
Dealing with unusual formations/plays on special teams
It’s how you present your content and structure
Delaing with shield punt
Swinging gate
Defending fakes
Bobby April, retired NFL Special Teams Coordinator
Organization
Gauging success
Stats for complementary football
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Coaching is not a copy-and-paste function. It requires an understanding of what your players need for a particular week and a particular game plan so that they are prepared for the plays you run, the looks the defense gives, and the situations that you will face. In this episdoe, Matt Drinkall, Co-OC/OL Coach from Army West Point, Kyle Segler, OL Coach at Louisiana-Monroe, and Brendan Walsh, OL Coach at Colgate University share valuable ideas for focusing your individual time and practice periods on the aspects of your scheme and technique that specifically be used in the next game. These three coaches share their approach to drills and practice periods to create the most effective way of preparing their players. While the focus is on offense, and particularly offensive line, the ideas shared apply across any position. We look at everything from a process for drill selection, to a focus on details, and creating an effective walk-through.
Matt Drinkall, Co-OC/OL Coach, Army West Point
Drill bank
Spreadsheet set up
Avoiding haphazard approach to practice planning
Allocating time properly
Kyle Segler, OL Coach, Louisiana-Monroe
Footwork pre-practice period
Details create the big picture
Practice is as important at the end of the season as it was in camp
Brendan Walsh, OL Coach, Colgate University
Walk-through
Filming walk through
See their eyes
Related Episodes: Matt Drinkall: Defeating the Tite Front Kyle Segler: Navigating a Coaching Transition
Additional Resources: Matt Drinkall: Sprint Out Passing: Moving the Pocket for Success Kyle Segler: TE Utilization in Multiple Set Offense Brendan Walsh: Going Downhill: GT Counter and Other Variations
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Whether you are on the offensive, defensive, or special teams side of the ball, early season game planning has some nuances in determining exactly what to focus on. It’s a balance of taking what you know about an opponent and their personnel and to the best of your ability filling in the blanks with educated projections. More than anything, it is still about building on what you do best.
Today we talk with Mike Judy, the four-time Delaware state champion head coach at Smyrna High School, Dan Carrel, who is Coastal Carolina’s Co-Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach, and Dante Bartee, an Analyst at the University of Oregon to gain their insights into early season game planning. While the focus is more on the defensive side of the ball, their approach works in any phase of the game.
Mike Judy, Head Coach, Smyrna HS
Dealing with the unknowns of an early season opponent
What you can get out of a scrimmage film
Working with the staff to more accurately predict what an opponent is planning on being.
Dan Carrel, CO-DC/LB Coach, Coastal Carolina.
It is about what you do best.
An example where they didn’t think ahead about getting ready for things that they’d see from the offense.
Planning for the future
Dante Bartee, Analyst, Oregon
Game planning for early season opponent
thoughts on how to work ahead in game plan preparation
advice for how he would do that on a smaller staff.
Game planning in the early can present challenges, but that also allows us to lean on what we do best and in the process make it better. It’s also about building a plan for the future as well.
Best of luck in your preparation and decision-making as you tighten up your game plan for this weekend.
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Related: Dante Bartee: Accelerate Everything Communicating to Make a Difference Dan Carrel Out Prepare the Competition Complementary Football Designing a Run Fit System Resources: Dan Carrel Make Sense of Your Self Scout Building a Run Fit System Dante Bartee Thoughts from a First Time College DC Rethinking Defense From Structure to Communication Split Field Man-Match Quarters Cover 3 - 1-High Match Principles vs 2x2 Formations Cover 3 - 1-High Match Principles vs 3x1 Formations Understanding Position Maintenance: In M.O.F. Closed Principles Video 1 - Overview and Philosophy of the 4-2-5 Video 2 - MOFC Zone Match Coverage with the 4-2-5 Video 3 - Match Coverage Teach Tape from the 4-2-5 Video 4 - Teaching Man Coverage from the 4-2-5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A strong start to the season is directly correlated to player buy-in. It requires more than telling players they need to own things. Coaches must create environments where players have opportunities to take ownership of the team, offense, and defense. In this episode, Mike Elder, Tyler Roehl, and Todd Drury provide ideas with examples of the little things we can do to create the buy-in needed to get the season started off with a strong foundation with players and coaches aligned in the culture. Focusing on specific behaviors and building them into your team, unit, and position group sets everyone up for success within a player-led culture.
Today’s Coaches:
Mike Elder is the head coach at Avon High School (OH).
Tyler Roehl is the offensive coordinator at North Dakota State University.
Todd Drury is the defensive coordinator at Western Illinois University.
Show Notes:
Be Great at Things That Require No Effort
End Everything with a Kick
Competitive Excellence
Mental Reps and Coaching Everyone
Learning from Larry Kehres
The Brotherhood
Player Ownership Through Communication
Everyone Is in Alignment
Player Autonomy to Create Ownership
Players Have Ownership in Coaching
Examples of Players Taking Ownership
Bringing Ideas to the Coaches
Begin with the End in Mind
Play the Game the Right Way
Prepare Players for What They Will See Most
Coach the Fundamentals
Situational Preparation
Related Episodes: Mike Elder: The Importance of the High School Coach in Building a K-12 Football Program Tyler Roehl: Utilizing the TE and FB in the Pro-Style Offense Todd Drury: A Unique Practice Period for More Reps for the Defense
Additional Resource: Tyler Roehl: Developing Fullbacks and Tight Ends
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On today’s episode, we put the focus on things we can do as coaches to ensure a positive start to the season, especially in terms of staying aligned with the culture which we have worked on all year long and through camp.
Going back and revisiting those things early in the season or before the week one kick-off puts the focus back on what has brought us to this point and reinforces the beliefs and behaviors that will take us through the long season.
It’s also an opportunity to build football IQ through dress rehearsals and to get the pulse of the team by establishing open lines of communication so that when any issues arise, there’s trust to work together to solve problems.
Doing these things puts your team on solid footing as the adversity that hits every team in some way is about to hit as it always does when the ball is kicked off.
First up is 2019 D2 National Champion Pete Shinnick. Coach Shinnick is 159-67 (.704 winning percentage) all-time as a college head coach, spanning 20 seasons with stops at West Florida, UNC Pembroke, and Azusa Pacific. He has earned Division II National Coach of the Year twice and became Towson's fifth head coach in its history in 2023. He talks about the beginning of a season being a time to review their culture with the team just like they do at the beginning of any phase of the year. It anchors the team in the culture they need to accomplish what they set out to do.
Next up is Head Coach at Austin Peay Scotty Walden. Coach Walden also believes in revisiting all the cultural beliefs and behaviors before they kick it off for the first time. He also explains the dress rehearsal they create so that everyone in their program - coaches, players, and support staff know exactly what they should do and where they should be on game day.
We finish up with a 5x state champion head coach from Highland Spring HS in Virginia Loren Johnson. Coach Johnson explains the importance of sitting down with the leaders of the team to have open discussions outside of the football setting and how they also bring the whole team together to discuss how they need to do things and communicate throughout the season. Strong communication is at the core of a strong culture and team, so it’s worth the time to do this before the rhythm of the season hits.
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The early weeks of the season present varying levels of challenges depending on how your schedule is set up. Regardless of opponent, having clear objectives for your offense as well as a sound thought process for what goes into those early season game plans is important to getting your offense started off on the right foot. You want to have a package built around what your players do best as well as having enough answers to handle all you will face from opposing defenses. In this episode, three coaches take a look at setting goals as well as pairing down your whole camp install to something that will be most efficient and effective on game day.
Today’s Coaches:
Josh Herring is the quarterbacks coach at Lassiter High School (GA).
Kyle Ohradzansky is the offensive coordinator at the University of Findlay.
Jay Wilkinson is the offensive coordinator at Fayetteville High School (AR).
Show Notes:
Goals for the Offense
Study Your Historical Data
28 Points Per Game
Defining the Explosives Goal
Start with a Big Install
Narrow It Down to What Your Players Do Best
Deciding What Stays and What Goes
Determining What Makes Early Season Game Plans
4-Day, First-Week Game Plan Install
Building Identity in the Early Season
Related Episodes:
Jay Wilkinson in The Passing Lab
The Entire Passing Lab Series with Josh Herring
Kyle Ohradzansky: Quarterback Preparation
Additional Resources:
Josh Herring
Jay Wilkinson: Attacking Coverages with the Passing Game
Kyle Ohradzansky: Coordinating an Offense
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Tommy Zagorski was named the head coach at Otterbein University in 2023.
He holds a wealth of experience at multiple levels of football, most recently spending the 2022 season at Gilmour Academy in Ohio following a notable career in the college ranks. The Lancers played to a 9-2 record.
He began his career at John Carroll spending eight seasons beginning as a graduate assistant and finishing as the offensive coordinator. In their last two seasons, JCU went a combined 20-4 over Zagorski's final two seasons in University Heights. He teamed with Head Coach Tom Arth (now with the San Diego Chargers), and defensive coordinator Brandon Staley (now head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers) to reach the NCAA Division III Playoffs both times.
Coach Zagorski made a jump to the Division I ranks in 2015, joining Butch Jones' staff at the University of Tennessee as an offensive quality control coach.
He then transitioned to Eastern Kentucky University (2016-18) and served in roles as assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, and tight ends coach. Zagorski ultimately moved back to reunite with Tom Arth at the University of Akron (2018-21), coaching the offensive line before assuming OC responsibilities once again.
On today’s episode, he talks about the importance of establishing an identity early in the season, playing complementary football in all phases, and simulating situations in practice.
Show Notes:
Using spring football
Evaluation heading into the season
Filter for what gets into the game plan early season
Establish an identity early on
Don’t over plan
Complementary football
Simulating situations in practice
Great Clips
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As camp wraps up, everything has been installed and it’s about refining the schemes and techniques as well as focusing on the details.
Today we are joined by three coaches who share their thoughts and the transition from camp into the season and what things are most important to them as they make final decisions on scheme and personnel that give them the best opportunity to win in week one.
Show Notes: Deonte Gibson:
Focusing on refining technique
Watching individual film
Being prescriptive with drills
Steven Ciocci:
Personnel - what is working best?
Volume - what have we repped most?
Efficiency - what plays are working best?
Jeremy Hawkins:
Focus on the details
Coach as a mentor
Helping players be vocal in coaching and correcting each other
Turning vocal leadership over to the players
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The end of camp brings on a new approach to the day and the week. Schedules are adjusted with classes starting and the new routine and rhythm of game week begin.
It’s also a time to cover all the details of game operations. This is everything from where people stand on the field to how you meet at half time. Do not take this for granted.
Also important is communication with players as depth charts and playing opportunities become set at least for week one.
Today Utah Defensive Coordinator Morgan Scalley and Offensive Line Coach of the XFL Champion Arlington Renegades Jonathan Himebauch join us to point out the details we need to be thinking about as we make the transition from camp to week 1.
. Morgan Scalley:
Dealing with the first day of school
Installing game day procedures
Plan for everything that happens on game day
Jonathan Himebauch:
Be deliberate on communication on the depth chart
Adjusting practices and changing the focus
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In our great game, success on the field isn't solely determined by raw talent or innate ability. Instead, it hinges on the delicate balance between rigorous practice and adequate recovery. The significance of managing the proper amount of work in football practice cannot be overstated, as it directly influences players' readiness for optimal performance on game day. Striking this equilibrium is essential to ensure players are primed both physically and mentally to face the challenges of game day.
This is something that Kirk Fridrich, the head coach of Union High School has paid close attention to as they wind down camp and prepare for week one, as well as how he sets their practice weeks up for the season.
Both aspects of this have paid off for the Redhawks as they have won over 200 games and 5 state titles under Coach Fridrich’s guidance.
Show Notes:
Cover as much as you can
How fresh can we be on game day
Dr. Erik Korem
Ramp up reps to game-like drives
No Sweat Wednesday/Thursday and Sprint Thru Thursday/Fast Friday
Benefits of this format
Recommendation for Wednesday and Thursday
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On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast - The Season, host Keith Grabowski goes into his coaching notebook to talk about practicing special teams. Specifically, running a whole scrimmage around third-down offense, punting, and the kicking game. This is a rarely used practice format designed to show the importance of special teams and to practice specific situations the team may see in-game. Grabowski talks about how he first heard the idea of a kicking scrimmage from the lat Wally Hood. Since then, Grabowski has implemented the scrimmage format at the high school and college levels.
Here you can find a list of third-down situations, as well as a script used for the kicking scrimmage.
The kicking scrimmage will begin like a normal game, with a kickoff. The goal then, is to establish field position to the point where the offense has a legitimate shot at scoring a touchdown or the field goal team is in range. While offense and defense can be completely eliminated, we have used the kicking scrimmage to work third down situations.
Depending on the year and how much work we want to get our offense and defense in this scrimmage, we may add or delete some third-down situations, but we start with the following number of repetitions in each third-down situation: 3rd & 1 (2); 3rd & 2 (2); 3rd & 3 (4); 3rd & 4 (4); 3rd & 5 (2); 3rd & 6 (6); 3rd & 7 (4); 3rd & 8 (4); 3rd & 12 (2);3rd & 15 (2)
We mix the order up as follows: 3rd & 1; 3rd & 15; 3rd & 2; 3rd & 12; 3rd & 3; 3rd & 8; 3rd & 3; 3rd & 8; 3rd & 4; 3rd & 7; 3rd & 5; 3rd & 7; 3rd & 5; 3rd & 6; 3rd & 6; 3rd & 6
Each team is attempting to move the ball down the field with one offensive play. This is where we will utilize the plays we have for our third down package. If the offense converts, then they move to the next third down on the script. However, if the next offensive play results in another first down, the down becomes fourth and ten and part of the kicking game must be executed. Again, the emphasis is on the kicking game, so we do not want the offense on the field for more than two plays in a row.
On today’s show, Grabowski breaks down the kicking scrimmage and how it can help your team win games during the season.
Show Notes
Where he first heard about the kicking scrimmage
Setting up the scrimmage
Choosing teams for the scrimmage in a draft format
Preparing for the kicking scrimmage with specific units
Getting players to buy in with an evaluation process
Making the scrimmage a fun event for the community
Evolving the format to include more third-down plays
Putting the emphasis on third-down execution
The use of the kicking game in the scrimmage
Utilizing a halftime in the scrimmage
Practicing the fair catch, free kick, and taking a safety
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When we start camp we immediately are excited about getting our starters ready for that week one kick off that is right around the corner. Certainly, that is the main objective. We want our team ready to win!
However, we are also playing the long game as coaches. We have most of our guys falling into that developmental category, especially the youngest players in our program.
Today we hear from two coaches on how they are sure to keep those young guys motivated by building activities around them and allowing our older guys to be a part of the development.
We will hear from Loren Johnson, the head coach of Highland Spring HS in Virginia. Coach Johnson has led Highland Springs to 110 wins and Five State Titles in the Last Nine Seasons Including Winning the 2022 State Championship.
Jordan Hogan, the receivers coach at Colgate also joins us. Prior to Colgate, Coach Hogan served two years in the Arizona Cardinals program in the Bill Bidwill Coaching Fellowship. He’s made stops at Cornell, Stonehill College, and Buffalo State.
First up is Coach Johnson. He discusses how they create both fun and opportunity for the young players in a scrimmage and how it helps the older varsity players as well
Coach Hogan closes things out today by discussing communication and how helping his older players communicate and give feedback both provides a role model for the younger players, lets them mentor and teach the younger players, and gets the older players better at communicating which will benefit the team on game day.
Related Episodes: Jordan Hogan QB and WR Timing and Evolving as a Coach Teachable Moments
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Yesterday we focused more on the physical ways we can keep the energy and enthusiasm going as we hit the midpoint of camp, and today we shift to maintaining the mental engagement of our players.
We are joined by Todd Drury, Defensive Coordinator at Western Illinois, and Kyle Segler, Offensive Line Coach at Louisiana Monro. In getting to know both of these coaches, I have learned how much they both value their role as teachers of the game and be sure their players are connecting both the mental and physical sides of the game.
There will be a point as mentioned by coach Drury where our guys have been through the install and need more engagement than just repping the scheme and technique against a base front. They need to be able to apply what they have learned to a variety of situations like they will have to in the game. Likewise, Coach Segler works to have the scheme and technique developing simultaneously so that they are able to play fast on game day.
Hitting a mental lull in camp is an obstacle to progress, so today both of these coaches discuss how they work to keep players mentally sharp and progressing as they work through camp. Show notes:
First up is Todd Drury. He talks about the ways in which he keeps meeting mentally engaging as well as how he works to keep their minds sharp by watching situations and scenarios from the other games like the NFL pre-season or from their own film from past years. They then work to apply that on the field.
We finish out with Kyle Segler talking about speeding up the hamster wheel. It’s an analogy he uses to keep feeding his players the mental side of the game so that their processes on the field speed up. He discusses some of the techniques he uses to keep his players thinking about the game constantly so that they can improve in camp and throughout the season.
Hopefully hearing from those coaches gave you an idea you can use right now as you work through camp, or maybe it inspired a different idea. That’s the goal of our in-season content - to give you ideas you can use right now with the part of the season you are in. Keep tuning in all season long to this series, and if you have a great idea that can help other coaches please do not hesitate to let me know and we can get it shared on the podcast.
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Related:
Kyle Segler: Q&A with Kyler Segler Navigating a Coaching Transition
Todd Drury: Sacks and Takeaways A Unique Practice Practice Period for More Reps
Resources on CoachTube: Kyle Segler - TE Utilization in Multiple Set Offense Development of TE`s in Modern College Football- Kyle Segler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Midway way through camp - day 7, 8, 9, somewhere in that area. Your team might be experiencing some dead legs but you certainly don’t want to experience dead minds or dull spirits. It’s easy to come out at the beginning of camp with a fire and energy behind a new season, but ultimately you hit that midpoint, not quite to game day, but definitely past that initial wave of excitement.
As coaches, it’s just part of our jobs to keep that momentum going and to find ways to bring energy. Today’s coaches discuss exactly that, from competition-infused periods throughout practice to off-field messages and the fun starts to meetings, there are plenty of ideas here to keep that energy flowing all the way to week one.
Show Notes:
Michael Toerper, Head Coach Ithaca College - Instilling competition on and off the field during camp.
John Tomlinson, Offensive Coordinator, USFL Pittsburgh Maulers - Competition periods and messages.
Related Episodes: Michael Toerper Attitude, Preparation, and Teaching
John Tomlinson Developing a Passing Attack for a Young QB OC Office Hour - What is QB Friendly?
Resources: Michael Toerper Special Teams Philosophy, Game-planning, & Transferable Skill
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All coaches start with a plan for how we want things to look and how we expect things to go. Occasionally, those plans are spot on, and we continue with our progress. But most of the time in this dynamic game, we need to evaluate the progress we expected against what we actually see as we begin to implement that plan. We have to adjust for a number of factors involving both player performance and how we can make our schemes effective and ready for game day. In this episode, Dante Bartee and Matt Drinkall share thoughts on evaluating players and deciding who is the most ready, as well as developing their down-roster guys. They also share ideas on what schemes should be getting the repetitions now as we quickly head towards that first kickoff.
Today’s Coaches:
Dante Bartee is a defensive analyst at the University of Oregon. He is a repeat performer on the podcast, most recently as a guest on our Accelerate Everything series with Dub Maddox, where Coach Maddox called Coach Bartee the “Good Will Hunting” of defensive football.
Matt Drinkall is the co-offensive coordinator at Army. Coach Drinkall is a long-time guest on the show, dating back to 2017 when he was the head coach of Kansas Wesleyan.
Today’s Best Ideas:
How to Evaluate the Calls You Are Installing
Assessing the Distribution of Reps and the Value of Those Reps
A Three-Step Process for Self-Scouting in Camp
Breaking Down Players into Two Groupings
Determining What Plays Are Working Better Now
Determining What Plays Will Be a Focus Later
Related Episodes: Dante Bartee: Accelerate Everything Communicating to Make a Difference Matt Drinkall: Create the Best Experience for Staff and Players Defeating the Tite Front Coaching Cues in the Class Room, on the Field, and In-Game Running Game and Tempo Structuring Your Offense (Part 1) Tempo, Offensive Design, and Organization (Part 2)
Related Resources: Dante Bartee: Thoughts from a First-Time College DC Rethinking Defense from Structure to Communication Split Field Man-Match Quarters Cover 3: 1-High Match Principles vs 2x2 Formations Cover 3: 1-High Match Principles vs 3x1 Formations Understanding Position Maintenance: In M.O.F. Closed Principles Overview and Philosophy of the 4-2-5 MOFC Zone Match Coverage with the 4-2-5 Match Coverage Teach Tape from the 4-2-5 Teaching Man Coverage from the 4-2-5 Split Field Coverage from the 4-2-5 Game Planning out of the 4-2-5 Matt Drinkall: Sprint Out Passing: Moving the Pocket for Success Instantly Improve Your Gap Runs Gap Scheme Package: Inside Runs, Power Read, Play Action RPOs Explained - Defined - Packaging - Implementation Packaging RPOs with Inside Run
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Vince DiGaetano, assistant coach at Fordham University, joins us all season long as our in-house tackling expert. Coach DiGaetano has served on multiple coaching staffs in his career, including taking over as head coach in a very unique situation five days before the start of camp in 2018 at SUNY Maritime. That season, he led the Privateers to a 7-4 mark and a birth in the New England Bowl. We start this episode by learning how Coach DiGaetano was strategic about building the leadership of the program by making the players a big part of the vocal leadership. This case study is one we can all learn from and apply to our own situations. We then dig into tackling with Coach DiGaetano who gives tips for early camp tackling, especially in training situations that do not get much live work because of how we prioritize safety. There are a ton of takeaways from this episode to help you continue to get camp going for the 2023 season.
Show Notes:
Getting the Players to Lead Vocally
Training Players to Be Vocal
Pairing Player and Coach Together
Tackling Situations
Training Tackling Efficiently
Additional Coach DiGaetano Episodes: The Players Write the Practice Plan Defining Practice Tempos and Finishes for Better Performance Deep Dive on Defense: Team Tackling Trends in Teaching Tackling Short Prep Time for the Season
Related Resources: Coach DiGaetano has some of the best tackling resources available, including: Winning Gaps with Engaged Tackles Deep Dig: Preseason Tackling Fundamentals Effective Team Tackling with the 3 C’s: Contact, Chase, and Converge
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Welcome, to another episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast - The Season! Today we dive into a topic that lies at the very heart of every successful team: "Creating Team Cohesion in Camp."
As coaches, we understand that building a strong bond among our players is not only crucial for on-field success but also for creating a positive and supportive environment that fosters growth and camaraderie. In camp, the foundation is laid for the entire season, and the way we bring our team together during this crucial period can make all the difference.
Today, we have two guests whose onfield success has proven they are experts in cultivating team cohesion. First up, we have Tyler Roehl, the Offensive Coordinator of North Dakota State. With a wealth of experience in the college football arena, Tyler has been instrumental in shaping the Bison’s powerful offense and nurturing players' potential.
And joining us as well is Mike Elder, the head coach from Avon High School in Ohio. Known for his exceptional leadership and ability to turn teams into close-knit units, Coach Elder has not only achieved impressive results on the field but also helped countless young athletes develop into better individuals.
The biggest theme that will come through is that what these coaches do to bring their teams and units together is intentional. They also know that as leaders they need to create opportunities for their players to bond off the field so that their ability to work together on the field is stronger.
William Manchester, a military historian wrote, “Men do not fight for flag or country, for or glory or any other abstraction. They fight for one another.”
That does not happen without building the bonds of teamwork and friendship.
Throughout this episode, we will explore the strategies, insights, and personal experiences of Tyler Roehl and Mike Elder, as they shed light on how to create a strong sense of togetherness during the critical camp period. From team-building exercises to fostering open communication, from embracing diversity to setting shared goals, they will share invaluable wisdom that can benefit coaches at all levels.
So, whether you are coaching at the college level or guiding high school athletes, this episode is bound to offer you practical tips and inspiration to forge a unified and formidable team that's ready to conquer any challenge that comes their way.
Related Episodes: Mike Elder: The Importance of the High School Coach in Building a K-12 Football Program
Tyler Roehl: Making the Fullback Great Again Utilizing the TE and FB in the Pro Style Offense
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Mike Krzyzewski once said, “Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication.” Clear communication is the key that unlocks the door to success. As the new season approaches, and you are gearing up for or already in an intense training camp, even the most talented team cannot reach their full potential without effective communication. Today, we explore why clear and open communication is crucial for coaches during the early stages of training camp. Training camp sets the foundation for team dynamics throughout the season. For coaches, establishing trust with their players is paramount. Open communication fosters an environment where players feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas. By encouraging dialogue, coaches can understand their players' strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals, fostering a strong bond within the team. When athletes trust their coach and each other, they are more likely to collaborate, making the entire team greater than the sum of its parts. Today we hear from three coaches and gain insight and ideas on how we can better communicate during camp so that we are setting our team up for a successful season.
Eric Marty, Offensive Coordinator, USFL Michigan Panthers
Cris Resiert, Head Coach, Tiffin University
Brendan Walsh, Offensive Line Coach, Colgate
Related Episodes:
Eric Marty OC Office Hour Complementary Football
Cris Resiert Managing the Run Game
Resources: Eric Marty Spread Offense System
Cris Resiert Slow and Quick Screen Game
Brendan Walsh Going Downhill - GT COunter and Other Variations OL Fundamentals in Gap Schemes
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Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The world belongs to the energetic.” That’s so true in our great game. The energy of the individuals can drive the energy of the team, and as coaches, we have to set the tone and bring energy to our players, units, and teams.
The nature of our physical game and the grind of a long season demand it. Nothing will bring your team down like a lack of energy.
Coaches who exude energy have a magnetic presence that draws people close. Their ability to command attention sharpens a player's focus and concentration, making them effective motivators. Energy begets energy.
We are all familiar with what poor coaching energy looks like during practice. It may involve coaches failing to set clear goals, adopting a monotonous tone, remaining stationary on the field, or even sitting back. Coaches lacking energy may display closed body language and use repetitive feedback, language, and drills without considering the needs of the athletes. Having good coaching energy doesn't mean being a loud, rah-rah coach or constantly jumping around on the sidelines. It's about being positive, consistent, and engaged and demonstrating care for the players and the team. However, it's essential to be mindful that displaying good coaching energy can be draining, so coaches need to take time to recharge. Nonetheless, the impact of energy on the players' response can help coaches push through challenging moments. Coaching energy is contagious, and it's important to let it permeate throughout the entire program.
With that in mind, Today we share ideas from three coaches on what they do to bring energy and set the tone for the day. Whether it’s the approach to the start of a meeting or creating drills and a practice flow conducive to bringing energy, there’s plenty to take away from the ideas shared here. Siddiq Haynes, Defensive Line Coach, UTSA Dan Carrel, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach, Coastal Carolina Scotty Walden, Head Coach, Austin Peay
Related Episodes: Siddiq Hayes Mental Ware Fare and Calculating the Pass Rush Plan Get to Sack City Dan Carrel Out Prepare the Competition Complementary Football Designing a Run Fit System Scotty Walden Youngest D1 Coach
Siddiq Haynes Pass Rush - Get to Sack City
Dan Carrel Make Sense of Your Self Scout Building a Run Fit System
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The excitement surrounding the beginning of camp has everyone involved - players and coaches alike - ready to run through a wall and get things going. However, beginning camp by setting clear expectations and detailing procedures for all aspects of your program, unit, and position groups will set the stage for success and build the foundation upon which you will operate. Today we gain insight from three coaches on how they do exactly that as they kick off camp. Chris Softley is the head coach of the defending Tapps 3A State Championship at Lubbock Christian Academy in Lubbock Texas. I first met Coach Softley at Texas High School Coaching School. He was named a 40 under 40 coach by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Chris Kappas was the 2022 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year, the 2015 Football Scoop D3 Coordinator of the Year, and takes over as head coach of Lousville High School in Ohio this season. He shares how they lay out expectations in their first meeting, especially establishing their culture which they call “Code Blue” that all of the coaches take ownership in presenting. Brett Arkelian is an Analyst and Special Teams Coach for Fresno State. He explains how he sets the expectations for both his specialists and his special teams units in camp by getting their input into what they want to excel at this season and how he creates a focus each day. What he does can apply to any position group or unit. Show Notes: Chris Softley
Clear expectations outlined in writing
Procedures for everything are clearly stated
Importance of making your team procedurally aware
Chris Kappas
Expectations laid out for everything in the first meeting
Culture - “Code Blue”
Brett Arkelian
What are we going to be good at
Process for getting better
Get their input for ownership
Low and high rep days
Having a focus for each day
Related Episodes: Chris Kappas - Attention to Detail Brett Arkelian - A Plan for Specialists, They will Win or Lose you a Game Chris Softely - Calling Both Sides of the Ball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we kick off our new in-season format for the podcast with a focus on the beginning of camp. Camp is that time of the year when players and coaches come together, united by their shared passion for the game and goals for their season. There is a palpable sense of anticipation and excitement. But what sets camp apart for some teams is the focus on activities that transcend the typical drills and plays we study and prepare all year long. The activities that our three guests talk about today are designed to reveal the unique personalities of the players and coaches by creating opportunities to perform and compete outside the realm of football. Beyond the X’s and O’s, the activities they share set the foundation that goes to the heart of team-building, trust-building, and personal growth.
Today’s Coaches:
Randy Jackson: Long-time Texas high school head coach, who just finished a stint as the offensive coordinator of the Potsdam Royals in Germany
Grant Caserta: Linebackers coach for the two-time defending D2 national champion Ferris State Bulldogs
Steve Steele: Head coach of Pierre High School, who has led his team to six straight South Dakota state championships
Today's Best Ideas:
Karaoke and Team Meals
“Gladiator Games” for Linebackers Group
Camping and Holding the Boards
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As NFL training camps kick off this week, we revisit a segment from the 2023 COOL Clinic with Carmen Bricillo, offensive line coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. Coach Bricillo has climbed the ranks, getting his start at the high school level in Indiana, then working his way up through small college into the FBS, and eventually the NFL. In this segment, Bricillo shares the benefits of using a fullback in the offense, as well as an overview of three schemes: the lead draw, sprint boss, and toss crack. If you currently don’t use a fullback or if you coach defense, you will want to listen as well, as the fullback is making his way back into the game across all levels.
Show Notes:
Coach Wylie’s Insight
Carmen Bricillo Intro
Benefits of the Fullback
Characteristics of the Fullback
Lead Draw
Sprint Boss
Toss Crack
Winning Edge
Follow Carmen Bricillo on Twitter @Coach_Bricillo. Watch Coach Bricillo’s Entire COOL Clinic Presentation: Various Base Run Game Schemes Utilizing the Fullback
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Today Dub closes out the Accelerate Everything Series for 2023 with two individuals he has worked closely with to develop training packages for his quarterbacks which he now shares with all coaches and athletes on R4FootballSystems.com.
Dr. Dutch Franz is the Creator of REPS VR and CEO of TierOne Consulting - Performance Psychologist. Joe Ashfield, a previous guest on Coach and Coordinator was a FBS coach and now coaches in Europe. He is the co-founder Reps VR and the VP of Football Operations at Reps VR.
The trio talks about how VR training can accelerate learning and proper decision-making not only for the quarterback but also for all positions.
Show Notes:
Decision-making under pressure and VR
Sticking points with QB in decision-making under pressure
The creation of RepsVR
After action review
Go Pro filmed vs. animated VR
Seeing from the “shooters view” and its ability to impact decisions
Compressing a college career of reps into 5 weeks
Pinpointing QBs who can make it at the next level
Success at UCLA
Using VR with other positions
Brevity codes
Listen to the entire Accelerate Everything Series
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In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Dante Bartee, now a defensive analyst at the University of Oregon, shares what he learned from his first year as a college defensive coordinator at Ottawa University. Coach Bartee’s passion for football and innate ability to decipher and teach complex strategies sets him apart as a great young thinker on the game. This episode applies to all of us as we continue to grow as communicators and in developing our relationships with our players.
Show Notes:
Start with Personnel
Use High School Tape to Understand the Player and What He Can Grow Into
Build What the Player Needs, Not What You Want
Being Player-Focused Does Not Mean You Are a Player’s Coach
Talk to Players One on One to Communicate Where You Are Coming From
Find Methodologies to Communicate
Positive and Negative Confrontation
Positive Confrontation: Evaluate and Attack the Problem
Negative Confrontation: Attack the Player
Message and Tone Are Equally Important
Follow Dante Bartee on Twitter @BarteeDante. Listen to Coach Bartee’s Accelerate Everything Episode. Watch Coach Bartee’s Entire Presentation from Lauren’s First and Goal: Thoughts from a First-Time College DC
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Davis Webb is the quarterbacks coach for the Denver Broncos, stepping away from playing immediately when given the opportunity to work with Sean Payton. He played college football at Texas Tech and California, being coached by Kliff Kingsbury and Jake Spavital. In 2017, he was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the NFL Draft. Webb also played for the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. In this episode of our “Accelerate Everything” series, guest host Dub Maddox interviews Coach Webb to discuss his influences in both college and the NFL, as well as how he learned the game and what he will apply moving forward as a coach.
Show Notes:
Favorite Coaching Methods Learned from His Coaches
Kliff Kingsbury
Jake Spavital
Kingsbury’s Menu of Plays
Freedom to Check at the Line
Favorite Air Raid Concept – 95
Four Verticals – Air Raid “6”
Learning the Option Route
The Mesh Concept
Impact of Eli Manning
Process for Watching Film
Keys to Game Plan Install for Knowledge Transfer
Things That Generate More Interceptions
Two-Minute/Last-Drive Situations
Takeaways from Working with Brian Daboll
What Makes a Good Play Caller
Two Calls from His Last Game as a QB
QB Improvisation
The Interview for the Job with Sean Payton
Learning Curve
Follow Davis Webb on Twitter @Davis_Webb5.
Related Video Course: Jake Spavital – Utilizing Storm Concept, QK Motions, and Six Route
Follow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox. Check out Dub Maddox’s VR Training for Quarterbacks
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The ancient Greek philosopher Plato said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” That’s an idea that is 100% true for our great game. We are always innovating to solve problems, be more efficient, and most importantly the main objective of our efforts, stay ahead of the competition and win. We were very excited when today’s guest reached out and told us about what he had created because it solved so many pain points that I could relate to. Clear and concise communication is critical for today’s game day operations and we spend 10’s of thousands on the systems that allow us to do that…until today. Patrick Daberkow is the head coach at NAIA Concordia University in Nebraska. You will hear him tell his story about how he created what is now the Head Set App which allows coaching staffs an incredibly affordable way to have a system with your entire staff on the headset as well as create all the channels you need. It’s something that has allowed them to become much better on offense, and gave them the budget to spend on people - more coaches on staff - rather than just on technology that was only used on game day. The simplicity and ease of use, and the expanded capability can really open up new ways for your staff to communicate and be better on game day which in turn will help improve and enhance what is happening out on the field. Just this past weekend while at the QB Collective in Las Vegas, I was telling an FCS national powerhouse about this and he was excited about what he could do to just add it as their practice communication instead of the walkie-talkies they were using to communicate.
Show Notes:
Working with budgets
Solving a problem
Enhancing communication helped them set school records
Improving to ranking as a top 10 offense
Communicating with players on the sideline through a blue tooth speaker
Communication beyond offense/defense on game day
Practice application for headset technology
Affordable solutions
Winning Edge
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In this week’s clinic segment from Lauren’s First and Goal, Toledo Co-OC/QB Coach Robert Weiner shares insight into quarterback play as it relates to movement in the pocket. In the world of thousands of cool-looking drills on video and social media, Coach Weiner boils it down to essential movements to be taught that encompasses everything that a quarterback has to do in the pocket. While the drills are simple, the movement patterns take time to develop and Coach Weiner explains the two umbrellas of QB movement - slides and spacing as well as the four movements that he has identified through study. He believes it is all a mathematical equation of if-then elements. While his perspective is through the lens of a QB coach, the approach to skill development is something all position coaches can learn from. Coach Weiner Robert Weiner is in his fourth season as the Rockets’ co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Weiner is also considered one of the top recruiters in the nation, ranking as the No. 4 recruiter in the Mid-American Conference for the Class of 2022 by 247 Sports. Weiner came to Toledo after 16 seasons as the head coach at Plant High School in Tampa, Fla. where he won four state championships, had two runner-up finishes, and earned 14 consecutive district titles (2005-2018). Plant’s record during Weiner’s tenure was 172-37-1 with a 42-10 record in playoff games. He was twice named the Florida Dairy Farmer’s All-Classifications High School Football Coach of the Year, winning the award in 2006 and 2008. Weiner is one of only two high school coaches ever in the state of Florida to win that award twice.
Show Notes:
Importance of clinics and camps like Lauren’s First and Goal
Movement Goals
Buy one more second
Return to platform position
Calm and chaos
Awkward throw rules
Balance self-preservation vs. making a play
The four movements
The entire clinic with the drill and game video can be found on CoachTube. All proceeds support Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation for pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.
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In his 31 seasons as a high school head coach, Rick Jones accumulated a record of 317-74. He is an 18-time Coach of the Year honoree. He was named the 2012 National Federation of High Schools National Football Coach of the Year, the 2018 AFCA Power of Influence National Coach of the Year, and was inducted into the Oklahoma High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2013, as well as the Harding University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. In February 2020, Coach Jones joined the Mizzou staff as special assistant to the head coach. He is a lifelong learner and has a passion for helping coaches grow and develop. In this episode, guest host Dub Maddox, a former assistant coach for Rick Jones, digs into the way Coach Jones hires coaches and develops staff, as well as gives insight into building a successful career as a coach.
Show Notes:
Teaching Coaches How to Coach
End-of-the-Year Exit Meetings
Coaching Titles and Fast Track May Cause You to Miss the Mark
Work for the Best Head Coach You Possibly Can
Hiring Coaches
Building a Bridge with the Other Side of the Ball
Preparing the High School Athlete for College
What Makes the Best Quarterbacks
Winning Edge
Follow Rick Jones on Twitter @MZFBcoach. Watch Rick Jones’ Video Course: What They Don’t Teach You About Football
Listen to the Entire Accelerate Everything Series.
Follow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox. Check out Dub Maddox’s R4 System: R4footballsystem.com
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Longtime listeners of this podcast know that our host Keith Grabowski has always been interested in the use of technology to make our jobs more efficient and effective. In this episode, AJ Antonescu, offensive line coach at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, joins Coach Grabowski to discuss the tools and workflows deployed by the Cavaliers to improve their self-scout and game planning, as well as the new technology platform they use to make it simple and accurate. Self-scouting is an undervalued and underperformed function of a post-game review. It tells us a lot about our team, gives us insight into how an opponent views us, and allows us to put together a better plan for practice, carry it into the game plan, and in some states, into game-day decision making. AJ Antonescu is entering his second season at Lake Travis, a six-time Texas state champion. The program is currently led by head coach Hank Carter. Since Coach Carter took over as head coach in 2010, the Cavaliers have won three state championships with a record of 155-26 over that time.
Show Notes:
Importance of Self-Scout for an Offensive Line Coach
Process of Getting Data into the System
First Areas Looked at on Post-Game Reports
Using Reports to Focus Viewing of Game Film
Transferring Self-Scout into Game Planning and Practice Planning
Game Plan Responsibilities
Situational Run Plan
Pressure Plan
How Technology Enhances the Game
A Look into the Near Future
Winning Edge Takeaways
Follow AJ Antonescu on Twitter @AJAntonescu.
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Related Episodes: Why Inside Footwork in the Vols Offense – Glen Elarbee, OL Coach, University of Tennessee Setting Up Your Scheme for Success – Darnell Stapleton, Offensive Line Coach, University of Florida The Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: Blitz Pick-Up, Featuring Kyle Caskey
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On Mondays throughout the off-season, we have been sharing an audio-friendly segment of a clinic presentation. Today we take a short but informative segment from Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in which Rhode Island linebacker coach Chris Lorenti gives an overview of their game-planning process and important questions they ask of themselves when defending the run game. As we get closer and closer to the season, now would be a good time to review your game planning schedule and the division of the work to be done amongst your staff, especially if you have new staff or assignments. In this full presentation, Coach Lorenti goes into how the game plan then translates into practice and the different drills they may use to fit the run and tackle. Remember that all of Lauren’s First and Goal presentations available on CoachTube support the efforts of funding pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services.
Show Notes
How much zone scheme vs. how much gap scheme?
Spill or lever?
Odd or even spacing?
Move into or chase zone?
Penetrators or chase
What are we best at?
Where can the ball bounce or wind back to?
How is the offense shaping the C-Gap
Rep the tackle situation in drills
Sunday presentation on 1st and 2nd down run
Monday is 3rd down game planning
Defending zone
Stable vs stunt
Winning Edge
Full Presentation on CoachTube: Chris Lorenti - Game Planning the Run Game
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On today’s episode, guest host Dub Maddox digs into coaching the quarterback from the QB perspective with John Wolford, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Wolford shares his tips for accelerating the QB thought process, how the best coaches he has worked with set quarterbacks up for success, and his hacks for learning complex play calls. The episode is full of takeaways for the coach and quarterback alike.
Show Notes:
Coaches That Accelerated the Ability to Play QB
Techniques and Tactics Learned By Going Against the Rams’ #1 Defense Every Day
Fangio Defenses in the NFL
Looking for Tells to Know Where to Go with the Ball
Having a Wide View: Strategies to See the Bigger Picture
What McVay and O’Connell Did to Help Accelerate Reads
Favorite Concepts for Attacking Tampa 2
McVay as a Play Caller and Communication in the Helmet
Thoughts on Nomenclature and Length of Play Call
Can Calls
Protecting the Edge on Naked
Keeper Can Keeper
Process for Distilling Long Calls Under Pressure
Using Voice Memos with Faster Playback Speed
Watching Film: Where Eyes Start
Writing Things Down for Better Recall
Call to Protect the Wide Zone Run Game
Building the Relationship with the Key Receiver
Learning from Dave Canales
Favorite Passing Concept
What John Would Make a Priority If He Was Coaching QBs
Follow John Wolford on Twitter @johnwolford_9. Listen to the Entire Accelerate Everything Series.
Follow Dub Maddox on Twitter @CoachDubMaddox. Check out Dub Maddox’s R4 System: R4footballsystem.com
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On today’s episode of the Passing Lab, guest host Josh Herring speaks with Tyler Jones, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia. Coach Herring and Coach Walton discuss sprint-out passing, how the curl concept is a natural throw and rhythm for quarterbacks, wide bunch sets, and getting back-up quarterbacks more reps.
Show Notes:
Influences
Efficient Sprint-Out Concepts
Teaching the Curl
Window One and Window Two
Curl Assignments: Not Traditional “Hank”
Receiver Splits on Curl Concepts
Why Curl Is QB-Friendly
Receiver Technique
Protecting the Base Curl Concept
Philosophy of Designing a Passing Game
Mark Richt’s “Reverse Hank” Concept
Shallow as a Built-In Hot
Wide Bunch Sets
Getting Multiple Quarterbacks Reps
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Host Keith Grabowski shares ideas for awarding helmet decals to your players. Ideas from some of the best college programs around the country like Ohio State, Georgia, and Florida State are detailed in this episode.
Show notes:
Thoughts on symbols
Systems for awarding decals
Stripe removed
Florida State tomahawk
Georgia bones
Ohio State Buckeye leafs
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
Final thoughts
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As we have been doing on Mondays throughout this offseason, today, we share a clinic segment with important points applicable to both sides of the ball and all positions to help improve your coaching and thought processes. In this episode, a segment from this year’s COOL Clinic, Tennessee Offensive Line Coach Glen Elarbee explains how the Vols are successful in the run game, the context within what they do, and why it works for them. Clarity on all these points allows them to run one of the top offenses in the country year after year, built behind explosiveness, an incredibly fast tempo, and extremely wide receiver splits. Coach Elarbee’s entire talk details plenty of drill work and game film to illustrate how the Vols get it done.
Watch the Entire Presentation: Why Inside Footwork with Tempo and Spreading the Field
Show Notes:
Josh Heupel and the Staff
Why Inside Zone Footwork
Mission to Get Vertical
Four Types of Blocks
Hammer Footwork
Big Bite Footwork
Shuffle Footwork
Pulls
Winning Edge
Follow Glen Elarbee on Twitter @Gelarbee.
Related Episode: The Details of Coaching OL in an Uptempo Offense
Additional Coach Elarbee Presentation from Lauren’s First and Goal: Tempo Offense and the Counter Play
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We titled this series “Accelerate Everything” because our host Dub Maddox gets his guests to strip things down to the ideas that will help you get to successful execution faster. Today, he gives us an incredible perspective from Dante, who he calls “The Good Will Hunting” of defensive football. The insight from Coach Bartee, Analyst at Oregon, can really help your attack and play calling on game day if you listen to the approach Coach Bartee recommends that can give you the upper hand on the defensive coordinator. Get your pencil and notebook out for this one. There are so many takeaways!
Show Notes:
B-Gap is the fulcrum of the run box
Squeezing vs. widening the B-Gap
Fill and fold techniques with backers
Pulling back the curtain on good defensive coordinators on 3rd down
What’s the break?
Get the defensive coordinator out of Exotics
Getting the defensive coordinator out of loaded fronts
Going tempo after 2nd down
Undressing the defense
Back out to empty
Free release the back
Packaging plays for a third-down game plan
Get less pressure on third down by running more screens and draws
Formation packages that give defensive coaches nightmares
Using any type of slot
Bracket coverage
Dante Bartee has some incredible resources available on CoachTube. We highly recommend these regardless of what side of the ball you are on: Rethinking Defense from Structure to Communication with Dante Bartee Split FIeld Man-Match Quarters Defense Cover 3 (1 High Zone) Match Principles vs. 2x2 Formations Game Planning out of the 4-2-5 Cover 3 (1 High Zone) Match Principles vs. 3x1 Formations Understanding Position Maintenance in MOF Closed Principles
Accelerate Everything Series on Coach and Coordinator
Related resource: One of the concepts Coach Bartee recommends is getting the running back out of the backfield on option routes. Mike Yurcich, offensive coordinator at Penn State did an excellent job in teaching this as part of his stick package in his clinic for Lauren’s First and Goal. Here is the link to his presentation: Mike Yurcich - Nittany Lion Quick Passing Game
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Colin Thomas is the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and QB Coach at Liberty High School in Arizona. He won a state championship as the offensive coordinator prior to becoming the head coach of the program. On this episode of the Passing Lab Series, Josh Herring and Coach Thomas discuss one-word call, utilizing the “Naked Wheel” concept, ideas for Empty, and researching the game.
Show Notes:
Influences in the passing game
One word drop back calls
Ease of learning for players
Something to call late in the game with confidence
Naked Wheel
Wheel route technique
Changing to a post-seam
Mesh with Dagger
Releases
Settle in voids
Bunch helping releases
Process for using empty
Off season research process
Winning Edge
Coach Herring’s Crossers Course: Complete Crossing Routes - Low Crossers - Volume 1
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On today’s episode from our archives, I talk about the 3rd Down plan that we utilized when I was at Baldwin Wallace University. This was years in the making and I credited some of my direct resources at the end of the episode, but it also was the synthesis of a ton of clinics, videos, and books that contributed to this thought process for third down. I thought this would be a good one positioned right behind Ola Adams's defensive third-down process which we shared yesterday. I did put together a course on coordinating an offense on CoachTube which incorporates all of our situational thinking and planning methods as well as plenty of tools to help you develop your offense. You can find that in a link in the show notes which includes a 50% off code for our listeners. Coaches Notebook Show Notes: This week in Coach Grabowski’s notebook, Keith lets us into his idea of effectively managing 3rd down, and highlighting downs and distances with different plays available to cater to those situations. He talks about the importance of working these situations into the practice week and even resources his personal call sheet that he utilized on 3rd downs.
The game plan in sections
3rd-and-long or extra long
3rd-and-medium
Maintain timing
Stick route example
3rd-and-short
Have an idea of what the defense is doing
Breaking sections into a playlist
The game plan in practice
3rd-and-extra long
Work in practice 2 & 3
3rd-and-long
Watch flow and continuum
3rd-and-medium
Looking for opportunities
3rd-and-short
Work in team period in practices 2 & 3
Mindset going into gameday
1st practice work base, quick game, and play action.
2nd practice red zone, goal line, and 3rd down.
Bring the chains out for situational practice
3rd practice simulate drives
Work on a section of 1st
Coaches to thank
Offensive Coordinator Master Class on CoachTube (50% off using this link): Offensive Coordinator Master Class In this course, Keith breaks down the entire process of coordinating into a “6P” process - Planning, Personnel, Placement, Plays, Procedures, and Performance. He shares tools for doing the job and includes perspectives from successful offensive coordinators.
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Ola Adams is the defensive analyst and analytics coordinator for Penn State. Prior to Penn State, Coach Adams served as the assistant defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos. He was the defensive coordinator for Villanova before his jump to the NFL. In this segment from his talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, which he titled “Organized Chaos”, Coach Adams discusses his third down philosophy and strategy. He gives his approach to this critical down, sharing insight both on what he likes to do, as well as highlighting what offenses like to do in each third down category. Coach Adams takes a very organized approach to third down because he knows his defense’s success is critical to the success of the team in winning the game.
Show Notes:
Ola Adams 3rd Down Philosophy
Play Calling Philosophy
Breaking Down 3rd Down
Efficiency on 1st Down
Winning as Affected by 3rd Down
Understanding Who Their Best Players Are
Evaluating Their Offensive Line
Understanding What Is Required in the Situation
Fingerprint of the Offense
Are They a Sticks Team?
Your Mindset and Expectations from an Offense
3rd and 4-to-6
3rd and 7-to-10
How Does Motion Affect Your Disguise?
3rd and 11
Winning Edge Takeaways
Follow Ola Adams on Twitter @CoachOlaAdams. Watch Ola Adams' Entire “Organized Chaos” Presentation.
Additional Ola Adams Episode: 3-Down Creepers, Press Man, and Walking to Build Relationships
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On today’s podcast from the archives, host Keith Grabowski opens his notebook to talk about how to structure your offense around a starting point play. Keith offers advice on how to develop your starting point play based on your coaching style and personnel. Additionally, Keith shares how to develop plays off your starting point and make adjustments. Show notes:
Series football and developing a starting point for offense
Looking at your system in the offseason and breaking it down
Incorporating your identity and personnel
Structuring formations
Terminology
Motioning players
Using different personnel groups
Structuring the starting point play
Knowing how to make your starting point play work vs. any defense
Building off what you think the defense will do
Making adjustments
Practice structure
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This episode is from our archives with Mike Fox the defensive coordinator at Suny Brockport following their 2017 season. Coach Fox joined the Brockport football coaching staff for the 2016 season as the Defensive Coordinator. Since his arrival on campus, the Brockport defense has catapulted into one of the top units in all of Division III football, culminating in a National Defensive Coordinator of the Year honor for Fox following the 2018 season. Brockport’s blitz-heavy defensive scheme installed by Fox led their league in rushing defense for four straight years (2016-2019) and they have also led the conference in scoring defense in for three straight seasons (2017-2019). Under Coach Fox, the Brockport defense has led the nation in several categories, including leading all levels of college football in rushing yards against for two consecutive seasons (2018, 2019). His blitz-heavy defensive scheme has helped Brockport to earn national acclaim among collegiate coaches across the country and the Brockport defense has been a major catalyst in the program’s three consecutive Empire 8 Conference championships. The program’s dominant play led to three straight NCAA Div. III Football Championship Second Round appearances and in 2017 the Golden Eagles advanced as far as the national semifinals. The 2018 season went down as a memorable one for Coach Fox, as the Green and Gold effectively halted their opponents on the ground and through the air. Through 11 of the Golden Eagles' 12 games, Brockport held its entire schedule to negative rushing yards. Coach Fox has made multiple appearances on the podcast and the link to his episode on 3rd and Long “Sticks coverage” is below. Show Notes:
Helping players learn
Dividing up work for coaches
Base defense
Creating sacks
Creating interceptions
Yard Sale
Defensive touchdowns
Red zone defense
Stop the run first
13 yards and in
The winning edge
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If you have a great idea to share with other coaches on the podcast, DM me on twitter @coachkgrabowski or email keith@coachandcoordinator.com and we will set something up to record your ideas.
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On this episode of the Accelerate Everything Series, guest host Dub Maddox is joined by Seattle Seahawks Head of Research Brian Eayrs. They discuss Brian’s background and growing up as the son of Green Bay Packers Analyst Mike Eayrs and dig into an approach to analytics that coaches at every level can use.
Show Notes:
Day in the Life of a research analyst
What he learned from his father
Mindset of an analyst
Finding patterns that give a competitive advantage
Marking things that happen during the play
Drew Brees passing efficiency
Time to pass
Conversation with David Cutcliff
Improving your sefl scout
A good cover page example to model
Translating data into practice plan
After action review
Chasing the latest trends
Trends studying now
Winning Edge Takeaways
Brett Monson Course: https://coachtube.com/course/football/brett-monson-switch-man-coverage/17541667
Tyler Roehl Courses: https://coachtube.com/users/tylerroehl
Tyler Roehl Episodes: Utilizing the FB and TE in the Pro-Style Offense https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML6939951713.mp3?updated=1687305732 Make the Fullback Great Again https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML6120225598.mp3?updated=1676400794 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode from our Passing Lab Series, host Josh Herring is joined by Jacquez Green, head coach at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida. As a standout athlete, Coach Green made his mark on the gridiron with his electrifying speed, agility, and game-changing plays, first at the University of Florida then the NFL. Throughout his illustrious playing career, Green donned the jerseys of multiple NFL teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins, and Detroit Lions. He’s taken what he learned along the way and adapted it to his offense at Manatee High School. Coach Green shares how his experiences as a player have shaped him as an offensive coach.
Show Notes:
Influences in Coaching
Spurrier Offense
Learning Protections
Choice Routes
Difference Between Pro, College, and High School
Snag Route
Drive with Tags to Beat Different Coverages
Reading the Snag
Calling Plays from the Field and Box
Adjustments Going from OC to Head Coach
Follow Jacquez Green on Twitter @JacquezGreen. Follow Josh Herring on Twitter @joshherring1.
Watch Josh Herring’s Video Resources: https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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Darnell Stapleton, offensive line coach at the University of Florida, delivers today’s episode. In this segment of his Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic talk, entitled “Teaching the Zone Scheme”, Coach Stapleton shares his philosophy on creating the understanding and fundamentals needed to run the zone scheme successfully.
Show Notes:
Zone Scheme: A Year-Round Commitment to Getting Better
Philosophy: Start-Explosion-Finish
Start
Drive Catching: Load Up the Weight and Drive Off of It
Battle of the Second Step
Explosion: Unlocking the Hips and Lift
Finish: Strain and Effort, and Fight the Tear Off
Chase the Ball and Push the Pile
Much is Found in Recruiting
Multiple Types of Zone Schemes
Aiming Points as They Pertain to the Running Back
Backside: One Landmark
Upper Body
Piggyback Technique
Rules Off of Zone Count
Plumb-Line Mike
Follow Darnell Stapleton on Twitter @darnellru53. Watch Coach Stapleton’s Entire Presentation: https://coachtube.com/course/football/darnell-stapleton-zone-scheme-basics-and-fundamentals/18908828?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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Will Hewlett joins guest host Dub Maddox for the next episode in our Accelerate Everything series. Having trained more than 60 Division 1 quarterbacks in the past several years, QB 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 the speed of release, accuracy, and performance under pressure. Hewlett has been a lead coach at QB Collective events for years, presenting on numerous subjects covering arm health and throwing mechanics. He is also one of the co-directors of coaching and development for QBC. Hewlett takes the most pride in mentoring multiple quarterbacks and coaches for 15+ years in the private coaching sector.
Show Notes:
Evolution of Coaching the QB
Common Mistakes
Team QB Coach vs QB Trainer
Shifts That Came with Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes
Working with a Private Coach
Moving into On-Field Coaching
Mistakes in Training
Working with College and NFL Coaches
Use of Drill Time
Pitch Count/Reps
QB Arm Maintenance
Follow Will Hewlett on Twitter @WillHewlett. Additional Will Hewlett Episodes: Creativity in QB Play: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wjST1ekNkakSZEez3Pqnf Training Skill: https://open.spotify.com/episode/40oBvx5Qs2HDjA9JEbacT8 Decisions, Distractions, and Pressure for Quarterbacks: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3pfhv6RQWiDSkwPrr4N3W9
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In this episode, part two of a two-part episode of the Passing Lab Series, Andrew Coverdale again joins guest host Josh Herring to discuss a number of topics, including bunch, GI’s, compressing sets, empty, spray releases, and more. Andrew Coverdale is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before joining the Bombers staff, Coach Coverdale had a successful run as offensive coordinator with Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He has also served as a head coach and anchored coaching staffs at multiple schools. In sum, Coach Coverdale is a 12x state champion in his illustrious career. He is a true student of the game and a teacher of its nuances. Listen to part one of our interview with Andrew Coverdale at https://rb.gy/gimj8.
Show Notes:
Bunch
Duo as a Run: Need to Build Bunch into the Offense
GI’s: Gather Information
Limit the Defense’s Inventory
Have a Way to Compress Your Five Best Routes
Intriguing Ideas
Tempo of Motions
Escort Motion
Seeing the Evolution of a Play Caller Over a Season
Discussion on Empty and Protection
Empty Is an Info Gatherer
Passing Is Really About the Protection Piece
Use Fast Motion to Try to Distract a Defender You Are Trying to Control
Spray Release and Speed Out
Follow Andrew Coverdale on Twitter @AndrewCoverdale. Andrew Coverdale on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/boundary-pass-concepts-andrew-coverdale/11817144?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
Josh Herring also has a tremendous library of resources available on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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In this episode of the Passing Lab Series, host Josh Herring is joined by Andrew Coverdale to discuss a number of topics including, bunch, splits, ball off the hash calls, spacing, hank, and more. This is part one of a two-part episode. Andrew Coverdale is the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before joining the Bombers staff, Coach Coverdale had a successful run as Offensive Coordinator with Trinity High School in Louisville, Kentucky. He has also served as a head coach and anchored coaching staff at multiple additional schools. In sum, Coach Coverdale is a 12x state champion in his illustrious career. He is a true student of the game and a teacher of its nuances. Show Notes:
The reality behind the Bunch book
The impact of splits at the high school level
Slant-arrow as a case study
The issue with explosive plays
Influence of Bob Beatty
Hash study - ball not on the hash 31%
Impact on opening thoughts
Spacing and Hank
Learning from Scott Loefler
The second layer of rhythm
Shannahan Stucco
Andrew Coverdale on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/boundary-pass-concepts-andrew-coverdale/11817144?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
Josh Herring has a tremendous library of resources available on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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We are constantly looking for ways to improve our team's performance on the field. One of the most crucial aspects of a successful football team is the ability to force turnovers and hold onto the ball. If you are thinking - we do these drills STOP! The coaching points and philosophy shared by MTSU Defensive Coordinator Scott Shafer can really help you improve in this area. MTSU has been one of the best at creating turnovers under Coach Shafer’s leadership. It’s a skill that can be developed through hard work, dedication, and the right mindset. In a clinic talk for Lauren’s First and Goal, Coach Shafer shared the techniques and drills that can help turn your athletes into turnover-producing machines, creating a culture of success that starts and ends with the players themselves. Show Notes:
Philosophy on Takeaways
Creating a Takeaway Culture
War of Intimidation
Circuit Drills
Coach Shafer's Talk on CoachTube supporting Lauren's First and Goal: https://coachtube.com/course/football/scott-shafer-middle-tennessee-state-forcing-turnovers/19013347 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Chris Ash. He’s currently the defensive backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. When we talked to him on the podcast he was the head coach at Rutgers and had just completed his second season as the Scarlet Knights’ head coach. We were excited as he was the first Big 10 coach to appear on the podcast. Before coming to Rutgers, Ash served as defensive coordinator at Wisconsin and Ohio State and was part of the staff on the Buckeyes’ 2014 College Football Playoff championship team. Ash and host Keith Grabowski talks about culture, building a staff, recruiting, and more.
Show Notes:
How Ash’s career trajectory brought him to the Big 10 coaching ranks
What Ash had to learn along the way
Some of the big names in football who have influenced Ash
The importance of culture within a program
How Ash has built the culture, and where the Scarlet Knights stand in their three-year plan
How Ash built the Rutgers defense based on his past experience as a defensive coach
Recruiting at Rutgers
Ash’s system for evaluating players
The formula for building a coaching staff upon taking the Rutgers job
How Jerry Kill helped Ash during his time at Rutgers
How Nunzio Campanile has helped the coaching staff
The winning edge
Coach Ash has a resource available on CoachTube through THSCA: https://coachtube.com/course/football/chris-ash-tackling-situations/12398861?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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John Thomas "JT" O'Sullivan is a former professional quarterback. Known for his strong arm, athleticism, and football intelligence, O'Sullivan made a name for himself in both the college and professional ranks. O'Sullivan's football journey began at the University of California, Davis, where he showcased his skills as the starting quarterback. During his college career, he set numerous school records and was recognized as an All-American in 2001. His outstanding performance at UC Davis caught the attention of scouts and earned him an opportunity to pursue his dream in the NFL. In 2002, O'Sullivan entered the NFL Draft and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round. Over the course of his professional career, O'Sullivan played for multiple teams, including the New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, and Oakland Raiders. Despite experiencing a journeyman career, O'Sullivan's talent and determination never wavered. It was during his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers in 2008 that he had the opportunity to showcase his skills as a starting quarterback. During that season, he displayed his versatility and pocket presence, accumulating over 2,000 passing yards and 11 touchdowns. O'Sullivan's time in the NFL provided him with valuable experience and allowed him to learn from some of the league's brightest football minds. Throughout his career, he had the privilege of working alongside respected coaches and mentors who helped shape his understanding of the game. After retiring from professional football, O'Sullivan embarked on a coaching career. He became a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, utilizing his extensive knowledge and experience to mentor young quarterbacks at various levels. His passion for the game and dedication to helping others reach their full potential have made him a respected figure in the coaching community. In addition to his coaching endeavors, O'Sullivan has also become an influential analyst and commentator, providing insightful breakdowns of the game on various media platforms. His ability to articulate complex football concepts and share his unique perspective has made him a sought-after voice in the world of sports analysis. Off the field, O'Sullivan is known for his commitment to philanthropy and giving back to the community. He has actively supported charitable organizations, particularly those focused on promoting youth development and education. JT O'Sullivan's journey in football has been one defined by perseverance, adaptability, and a deep love for the game. From his college success to his NFL career, coaching ventures, and media presence, he has left a lasting impact on the sport he holds dear. His legacy serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and coaches, reminding them of the value of hard work, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
He joins the host of the “Accelerate Everything” Series to share what he’s learned and how it can be applied to the coaching profession.
Show Notes:
Mike McCarthy’s QB School
What an elite QB room is like
Learning the information/Jake Delhomme’s system
Looking back on handling pressure and making your own approach to the game
Developing your own ideas
Favorite QB/Coaches to watch
Play calling - players not plays
Layering a game plan
Pass protection - give the QB the answers and tools
Least favorite passing concept
Winning Edge
Check out Dub Maddox’s R4 System: https://www.r4footballsystem.com/
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This is one I shared years ago from our archives, but I believe that it is a tool that can help everyone in your program. By focusing on identifying the traits and abilities needed for each position on your team, as well as creating a tailored plan to help players reach their physical peak, a clear picture is created for the players and coaches, as for the parents in high school, junior high, and youth teams within your program. At the college level, it becomes a manual for recruiting and developing. When I first created our position criteria manual, it was all on paper, which I still encourage, but now you can develop a database of video examples, development plans, and drills that can become a part of this. I will share more ideas in our winning edge takeaways and ideas for implementation at the end of this episode.
Show Notes:
Position criteria
Defensive examples by position for the Stunt 4-3 Defense
Be specific
A manual for physical development
Ideal strength and speed
All-State average
Extending to the younger level
Making it available to all levels
Manual’s purpose
Winning Edge
Related: Billy Napier’s Ignition Reels https://chrt.fm/track/EFGCF3/traffic.megaphone.fm/CCML8307380879.mp3?updated=1686136507
Billy Napier's entire presentation on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/billy-napier-the-ragin-cajun-formula-for-offensive-success/6606677?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode from our Passing Lab Series, host Josh Herring is joined by Drew Ambros, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Franklin High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Franklin won the 2021 state championship. Coach Ambrose dispels myths that you can't throw the ball in inclement weather, share his "Chief" concept inspired by LSU, and discusses influences on the game and evolving as a quarterback coach.
Show Notes:
Throwing in the cold
Trick to keep the ball warm and dry
Influences
The Chief concept
Continuing to evolve as a QB coach
Josh Herring's Passing Game Resources: https://coachtube.com/users/joshherring?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you create an optimal learning environment for your position group? In this episode, we sit down with Eddie Morrissey, the offensive line coach at the University of Rhode Island, who shares his experience and expertise in fostering effective learning and leadership within his team. He explains the power of setting the tone on day one and establishing a mission for each season.
We discuss the importance of teaching with energy and engagement in order to create a stimulating learning experience for your players. Coach Morrissey reveals his strategies for mixing up the routine with “field trips” and tailoring teachings to different learning styles. We also delve into the value of interactive methods, such as assigning players to research team members and using clips of professional players for inspiration and new perspectives.
We finish our discussion on optimizing the meeting room with the significance of assessing learning in the classroom, with insights on how quizzes or tests can be used to check for understanding. Coach Morrissey shares his approach of giving tests every couple of days and allowing players to complete them as a team, as well as discussing the benefits of talking through test responses. Tune in to this insightful conversation with Coach Morrissey as we dive deep into the art of creating a highly effective learning environment for your position group room.
Show Notes:
Setting the tone in the first meeting
Pledge of Allegiance
The mentality of the room
Be in great shape
Not much scheme in the first meeting
Standards of the room
What are we going to do to get there?
Keeping players engaged
Making it interactive
Having conversations outside of football
Building the bonds beyond the room
Graduate assistant experience at Oregon
Check for understanding/tests/quizzes
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In this episode of the Passing Lab, our host Josh Herring speaks with Providence Catholic HS Coach Bobby Peters aboutadapting NFL offensive schemes for high school teams. The author of an insightful book series that breaks down NFL offenses, Bobby takes us through the inspiration behind his books, the treasure trove that is NFL Game Pass, and how coaches at all levels can benefit from understanding offensive strategies used by the pros. We tackle the Miami Dolphins' intriguing offensive strategies and how they skillfully tailored their scheme to fit around Tua Tagovailoa's strengths, exploring unique concepts such as Boot/RPO and switch release to create explosive plays. Furthermore, we discuss the impact of new head coach Mike McDaniel and how his strategies have been incorporated into Bobby's book series.
Lastly, we delve into the world of passing game trends and concepts used by renowned NFL coaches like Kyle Shanahan and Andy Reid to maximize the effectiveness of their quarterbacks.
Bobby expertly explains how these concepts can be applied at the high school level, and underscores the importance of studying other teams' strategies to elevate your own coaching abilities.
Don't miss this episode as we connect the dots between NFL and high school football, and learn why studying these concepts can enhance your team's performance.
Show Notes: -How studying the NFL has helped Bobby as a HS coach -Studying the Lions and what can be applied - NFL Offenses for High School Coaches -Things to be aware of when studying the NFL - Dolphins' Offensive Concepts and Plays - Passing Game Trends and Concepts - Football Headwear and Pregame Drinks
You can learn more from Bobby Peters on his Substack: Alertthepost.substack.com
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On today's podcast, we sit down with Michael Terper, 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.
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 Brian tutor research.-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:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qb-development-efficient-game-planning-joe-davis-off-coord-at-the-university-of-albany-nyBoth Joe Davis courses 50% off at time of release. DM @CoachKGrabowski if you missed the discountJoe 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=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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 share his process of putting together an offense. Shownotes: -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 process Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-developing-tight-ends-with-nick-sheridan-tight-ends-coach-indiana-university The entire presentation on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/offensive-organization-qb-play/16253800?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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.Shownotes: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.com/Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski
JP NerbunJ.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.-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 Edge - Related: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 Courses: Playing Time Systems, Competitive Cauldron, Captain’s Councilhttps://coachtube.com/users/thriveonchallenge?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763https://www.tocculture.comTwitter: @jpnerbun
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.Shownotes: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 EdgeBrent 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 is a platform that integrates many aspects of a coach's workflow to create a teaching platform that enhances player learning. Co-founder Austin Barone joins us to share the features of Just Play.https://justplaysolutions.com/football/Twitter: @justplayfbOptimum GradingDeveloped 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: @CoachKGrabowski
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" Shownotes:-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 @CoachWeaverMRA
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.Shownotes:-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.com
Bill Parisi, Parisi Speed SchoolWe 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.Shownotes:-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 Schoolhttps://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=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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 at 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. -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/
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.Shownotes:-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/recruiting
Jordan HoganWe sat down with Jordan Hogan at the Coach’s Lounge at 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.Shownotes:-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-ny
Jamie Hepner - Director of Applied Sport Science - Football Performance at Catapult We sit down with Jamie Hepner, Director of Applied Sport Science - Football Performance at Catapult to discuss technology analytics and data that helps win games and develop our athletes. Translate data into actionable. -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 practices-Learn more about Catapult Sports:https://one.catapultsports.com/us/Twitter:@catapultsports
Cody Alexander AFCAWe caught up with Cody Alexander at AFCA and sat down with hit 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 & 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).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 7 College 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_A
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.Shownotes:-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 as Run-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.
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.Shownotes:-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 to-Learn 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 @CoachJHawkins
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.Shownotes:-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 @CoachChev6 one.catapultsports.com
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.Shownotes: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.Episodes:Rob Pomazak: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=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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.Shownotes:-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 episode - Doug Meachamhttps://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=ddd391c93af2433281656b763
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 resistance5. You are your program, and your program is you; As you evolve, your program must evolve.6. Head coaching is 365/24/77. Mental conditioning is just as important as physical conditioning.8. People over players always9. It will be hard. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.10. I am proud of myselfDefensive 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_sharing
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.
Thank you to all of othe 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 ownShownotes:-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.
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=football
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 Wisconsin Offensive 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.com
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.
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.Shownotes:-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-dame
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.Shownotes:-Joe Paterno's philosophy-Temple Defensive Coordinator DJ Elliot 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 communication
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/3W592MM
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/3BgBZNO
Alex Golesh is the new head coach at South Florida. In 2022 he was the offensive coordinator of the University of Tennessee leading the offense to a #1 ranking in total offense with 538.1 yards per game and scoring offense with 47.3 points per game.He has taken his career from student assistant at Ohio State all the way to becoming an FBS head coach, and when you listen to this episode you hear the philosophy, hard work, and dedication he has put behind developing himself and the players and teams he has been involved with.If you are looking for a blue print on how to rise in the coaching profession, the insight given by Coach Golesh is invaluable.This was recorded in the first days of the podcast in December of 2016 while Coach Golsesh was the recruiting coordinator and tight ends coach for Iowa State. -Coach Golesh’s first meeting at South Florida-Why he became a coach-Influence-Lesson learned early on-Growing into the role of recruiting coordinator-Influences in recruiting-Keys to successful recruiting-It all comes down to relationships-The importance of recruiting in building culture-Using the Tight End-finding and developing the Tight End-Stressing the defense with the Tight End-Favorite concepts to stress the defense-Teaching the offense-Plying fast requires being great at fundamentals-Mistake made early in career and what he learned-Great piece of advice from Jim Tressel-Advice to a coach looking to make it win the profession-A book he’s learned from Swing Your Sword by Mike Leach-Learning from how Matt Campbell put together staff-Creating balance in lifeRelated:https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-we-win-matt-campbell-head-coach-iowa-statehttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-we-learned-from-the-pandemic-matt-campbell-head-coach-iowa-state
On this season wrap-up episode of TeachTapes, Keith & Steve look back at key moments and themes from the season and discuss why the understanding we can gain from learning from our season as well as others is important for the future success of ourselves in developing our players, units, and teams.Show Notes:-Days are long, years are short - John Harbaugh-Situational masters - reason things happen and reasons to learn from it-Explosives - be ready for your moment-”love of the game” route - Sean McVay/Eric Yarborough-Mike McDaniel play action fakes-Payton Manning RB/QB play action-Explosive are 1 of 11 in all aspects-Operational penalties-Ball security-Walk the field - understanding strategy within context-Mike Gundy - Why are we doing this -It all comes back to the “why”-All things matter-How does this fit for my team?-You have to use your experience to define what you want your future to be-Exit meetings-Professional development-Window to assess and develop is critical - requires focus-Where does this go next?-TeachTapes & Coach and Coordinator at AFCA-The TeachTapes Spring Ball Seriesteachtapes.orgTwitter: @TeachTapes
Craig Domann, NFL Agent joins us to discuss the prom 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 story
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 aligned
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 objectives
Beat Burnout and Enhance Your Performance as a Coach Dr. 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 stress 5- 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 weeks
Sleep -Restore and regenerate -The brain’s detoxification system -7-9 hours -3 key behaviors
Caffeine -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 -Rumination
Mindfulness -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 -Rumination
Exercise -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 powder
Community -Kill your clone -Assume a new identity
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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.
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 coaches
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.
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 seams
Save 25 % on Dan Carrel's course to analyze your defense after the season. "Make Sense of Your Self Scout": bit.ly/3UeqjC8
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 offensive coordinator 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 @CoachKGrabowski
Related: Thom McDaniels - Why HS Football Matters https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/why-high-school-football-works-thom-mcdaniels-ohio-hs-hall-of-fam-coach Thom McDaniels - How to be a head coach Mushroom Society Series: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/mushroom-society C.O.O.L. Clinic Speakers Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
C.O.O.L. Clinic Channel on Coachtube: http://bit.ly/3Ee0T0W
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 Thoughts https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/be-your-own-futurist-the-game-continues-to-change-reflecting-on-homer-smiths-thoughts-61022-857-am How to Train as a Play Caller - George Allen https://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-pm OC Office Hour Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-oc-office-hour-series
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 app 3:10 Offensive line 5:23 Quarterback 7:07 Receiver 7:40 Running back 9:48 Defensive backs 10:06 Linebackers 11:01 Defensive line 11:41 Special Teams 12:40 Simple use of the technology
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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 path
Save 25 % on Dan Carrel's course to analyze your defense after the season. "Make Sense of Your Self Scout": bit.ly/3UeqjC8
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 blocking
Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/2nd-down-the-most-forgotten-down-ryan-walters-dc-illinois-from-the-ihsfca-virtual-clinic
Ryan Walters, DC Illinois, presentation on 2nd Down - The Most Forgotten Down: https://bit.ly/3zUaBo8
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 coordinator
Coach Scarnecchia’s COOL Clinic Talk: https://bit.ly/3fHh6DH
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 out
Option 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 gap
Save 25 % on Dan Carrel's course to analyze your defense after the season. "Make Sense of Your Self Scout": https://bit.ly/3UeqjC8
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 everyone 7:52 Coaching staff will face different types of adversity 10:23 Processing and training for adversity 13:40 Formula for success: E+R=O 15:05 Examples of adversity training 17:32 Putting pressure on variable moments 22:12 Skills needed to overcome adversity 24:35 Detach from the event of adversity 27:19 Maintaining a healthy perspective
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 notes
1:32 How trick plays give you an edge in a game 3:15 Communicating special plays to your team 7:05 Shea’s tips for practicing trick plays 11:20 Creating a trick play with the right personnel 14:18 When to call the play 19:14 Using a special play after a turnover 21:35 How to defend special plays 26:55 Discipline defense and overtime periods 27:39 Favorite trick plays
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Trick Play Resources: https://bit.ly/3TTeH7J
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 plan
Twitter: @TeachTapes @CoachKGrabowski
Vince DiGaetano resources: https://bit.ly/3NdCc8U Manny Diaz Tackling Clinic: https://bit.ly/3DBjq8h Video of Keith's example of tempo: https://bit.ly/3W68mr6
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/3gIzJY2
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 openers
OC Office Hour Week 0 with Jeff Mullen: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-office-hour-with-jeff-mullen
Big O System: https://coachtube.com/jeffmullen
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 players 03:25 Feeling like you care more than the players 04:23 The different types of players 05:40 Compliant or defiant 07:27 You always want more from the players 09:05 Let go of players wanting it like you do 11:17 Be a great observer without judging 13:00 Can’t use command and control 14:33 The gap between coaches and players 15:00 Applying standards by decision 16:00 Structure and freedom 17:05 Educated freedom 20:25 Brian’s coach conversation 22:24 Most people must learn to work like a champion 22:49 Don’t view structure as control but as guidance 24:33 It’s a live dynamic 25:38 Flipping the switch 26:25 You must observe 29:05 The why scale 30:12 Being skillful with discipline
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 career
Related: Cool Clinic Playlist (includes all Mushroom Society episodes):
Thom McDaniels - Why High School Football Works https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/why-high-school-football-works-thom-mcdaniels-ohio-hs-hall-of-fam-coach Thom 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-mcdaniels
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 kick
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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 alley
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 observation 02:18 Coach Jim Hueber’s bio 04:35 Looking for advantages without changing personnel 06:05 Don’t have the time to work the bigger package 06:50 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 personnel 09:06 There are ways to make it happen if you feel like there’s advantage 10:50 The free hitter on goal line 11:10 Look at you personnel for the advantage 11:50 Sell your scheme 12:30 Use the kids you can win with 13:00 Protecting your edges 14:40 What scheme Hueber favors on goal line 15:57 Stress toughness and believe 17:00 How to scheme short yardage as a spread team 18:10 Shotgun v. under center 19:55 Hueber’s philosophy on splits and technique on goal line 20:40 All a part of preparation 22:00 Teaching the QB sneak 25:20 Never take anything for granted 26:40 No nonsense approach 27:50 Keith’s reflection on short yardage 28:50 You must fit it in your personnel 29:30 You can be creative within the spread 29:55 Keith reflects application on Mt. Union 32:10 Charlie reflects on goal line 32:45 Offensive line coach and offensive coordinator relationship 33:40 First down Playbook
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 -Evaluation
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The COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube: CoachTube.com/COOLClinic The Mushroom Society Series: https://coachandcoordinator.com/the-mushroom-society-series-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 everything 04:00 Influences of behavior 05:45 Grinder mentality 08:00 Culture and Strategy 09:25 Execution is the intersection of culture and strategy 10:00 Culture is to drive winning behavior 12:40 Simplify behavior 13:00 Behavior is 3 things 13:10 What you do 13:28 What you don’t do 13:50 How do you do it 17:20 Win by don’t 17:30 Success begins with the things you choose not to do 17:55 Don’t do anything that can cost you everything 18:25 5 Don’ts 19:25 Don’t do anything that can take away from practice or playing time 21:03 Do not lie 24:07 Don’t BCD - blame, complain, or be defensive 25:15 Don’t violate the culture 27:15 Don’t get involved with the wrong people 30:00 You can do everything but those 5 31:30 Success begins with giving yourself a chance 33:00 All of it transfers 33:45 Make sure you’re living what you promote
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
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(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 Set
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 Player
Get the Illini Defensive Staff Bundle: https://bit.ly/3yv6rSY
Link to episodes mention: Ryan Walters - 2nd Down, the Most Forgotten Down https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/2nd-down-the-most-forgotten-down-ryan-walters-dc-illinois-from-the-ihsfca-virtual-clinic Cody Alexander - 2022 Defensive Trends https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defensive-trends-at-all-levels-in-2022-cody-alexander-match-quarters
Eger On 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 as the 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 OTAs with 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 reps
Related:
Tony Franklin on OC Office Hour https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-oc-office-hour-mid-season-a-time-look-in-the-mirror-tony-franklin Jaime Elizondo on OC Office Hour https://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_sharing Tony Franklin on the “Perfect” drill https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinator Alternative Short Yardage Strategy https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7655/alternative-short-yardage-strategy The 3rd Down No Read Progression Strategy https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7670/the-no-progression-third-down-and-red-zone-strategy
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 Browns
Shownotes: -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-speakers Learn from COOL Clinic Coaches: https://coachtube.com/coolclinic
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 gut 10:20 What does ‘Trust your gut’ mean? 15:50 Translating your gut to your ‘heart’ or your feelings 21:00 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 experience 29:55 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 system
On this week's episode of TeachTapes we discuss techniques and drills to create explosive passing plays.
Detailed shownotes and links to follow.
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 Sweep
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 practice
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.
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 leadership 3:20 Learning by doing instead of observing 7:02 In-season availability to improve leadership 9:25 How are coaches giving leadership reps 10:40 Why does a leader exist 15:30 Giving young players bits of leadership experience 19:00 Leading = Responsibility 25:50 Weight of responsibility 32:20 Players being vocal
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.
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 boundary
Option tips (ECU vs. Navy) 1. Force players need to be in a force position 2. Frontside LB aggressive - Backside LB be ready for Center cut 3. Any 3 Man surface - have to have a plan for G Lead
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 Coordinator https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinator Takeaways from OC Magic https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/takeaways-from-oc-magic-part2-jason-mohns-herb-hand-kirk-martin-and-tony-franklin
Leadership Journey Show Notes In 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 elite 02:05 What separates average from elite 03:55 Behavior skills 04:55 Job skills are for your effectiveness behavioral skills are for your excellence 06:05 An average coach can have a job 07:55 Ability to create discipline 08:50 Wins and losses count 10:15 The NFL’s elite 12:10 Its not the quick fixes 12:40 Who has the behavioral skills 13:35 Coaches get too locked in and lose it 14:10 Zero in on the behavior skills 17:00 Thinking command and control is the answer 17:50 What do you obtain from control 19:15 Trying to force discipline 20:40 Urgency with patience and empathy with understanding 22:00 Under every tactical execution there are behavior skills involved 23:00 3 categories of behavioral skills 25:00 The kids' behavior skills come from the coach’s behavioral skills 26:35 Learn by doing
Twitter: @tbriankight DailyDiscipline.com
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 time
Get Kyle’s C.O.O.L. Clinic Presentation “Game Planning for Exotic Pressures” on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3SgEzt8 The C.O.O.L. Clinic Channel on CoachTube: coachtube.com/coolclinic
C.O.O.L Clinic Speakers Playlist on Coach and Coordinator: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
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.
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 structure
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 Systems
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 Grading https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-actionable-film-grading Ideas for Awarding Helmet Decals https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-awarding-helmet-decals Special Teams Culture and Awards https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/win-more-games-by-creating-strong-special-teams-culture-with-awards-and-recognition
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 @5asONE
Website: https://www.5asone.com/
Mushroom Society Series: The Transition from Camp to Season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mushroom-society-with-bob-wylie-week-0-transition-into-season Mike Pollack - Safety Through Superior Technique https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mushroom-society-with-bob-wylie-safety-through-superior-techniqe-mike-pollak-9122-436-pm
Related Episodes: Jonathan Himebauch - Coaching is Teaching https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-jonathan-himebauch-tight-ends-coach-air-force-10920-745-am
COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
Related Resources: The Cool Clinic Channel on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/coolclinic
Coach Himebauch Channel on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/coach_himey
TeachTapes 3 On 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. Cal https://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 State
TeachTapes Clip of the Week: Be ready for your opportunity https://twitter.com/TeachTapes/status/1567900069650628611?s=20&t=VD0TjhyRX9csroyMZ4P-mw
Related: Teach Tapes Week 0 - Last Minute Prep for Season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-season Teach Tapes Week 1 - Mayhem Moments https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-mayhem-moments Teach Tapes Week 2 - Take Care of Technique https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teach-tapes-week-2-take-care-of-technique
Related Resources: Brian Mason - Punt Block - Chaos Kills https://coachtube.com/course/football/brian-mason-chaos-kills-punt-block-fundamentals-and-schemes/14017320 Stacy Collins - Penn State https://coachtube.com/course/football/penn-state-punt-block-return-philosophy-with-stacey-collins/16684926 Kevin Kelley - Onside Kicks https://coachtube.com/course/football/coach-kevin-kelleys-onside-kicks-pulaski-academy/3184489
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 McDonald
Option 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 come
Related: Defense With DC - Pass Lane System, 3rd Down Sims, Option Force https://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_sharing Defense With DC - Tackling, Disguise, Quarters, Defending Option https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-withe-dc-tackling-disguise-quarters-defedning-option?si=140ae228910a410588f4c34126a3883e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Defense With DC - Week 0 - Removing The Unknowns https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-with-dc-week-0-removing-the-unknowns?si=16143e8aeaab48a689b0335e3bebe271&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Out Prepare The Competition - Dan Carrel, Defensive Coordinator Of The USFL Michigan Panthers https://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_sharing
Related Resource: Terry Joseph - Defensive Pass Game Coordinator, Texas https://coachtube.com/course/football/secondary-game-planning/12776987 Jim Knowles - Defensive Coordinator, Ohio State https://coachtube.com/course/football/jim-knowles-ohio-state-playing-offense-on-defense/13635179
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 Tomlinson
John 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 Tomlinson
Show 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 Tomlinson
Additional 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-lombardo Andrew Coverdale: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/12x-state-champion-gives-insight-into-being-a-coordinator-andrew-coverdale-st-xavier-oh
Additional John Tomlinson Resource: Building a Passing Attack for a Young Quarterback: https://coachtube.com/users/football_3188
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 exciting
Related: Part 1 with Mike Westhoff https://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_sharing
Alex Mirabal https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-3-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
Special Teams Coach Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/special-teams
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: @STCoachMike
Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/Figure-Out-Thirty-Two-Year-Revolutionizing-Footballs/dp/1637552718
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 ride
Teach Tapes Clip of the Week: https://twitter.com/TeachTapes/status/1567166261448134657
Marwan Malouf - Miami Special Teams: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/building-a-special-teams-culture-marwan-maalouf-assistant-coach-miami Eric Mele - Mississippi State: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/special-teams-air-raid-running-backs-eric-mele-running-backs-coach-at-mississippi-state-univer Week 0 Teach Tapes - Last Minute Prep: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-season Week 1 Teach Tapes - Mayhem Moments: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-mayhem-moments
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 offense
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 whistle
Eric Marty Resources: https://bit.ly/3Bg7M1D
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 have 03:05 Teaching E+R=O 04:00 Coaches help level players up 05:40 You have to train like a starter every day 07:00 Use E+R=O where you are 07:45 Train what if your number never gets called 09:39 Bill Walsh contingency plans idea 11:00 There’s a team and there’s an individual 13:10 Roles must be clarified and their importance 14:45 Show your skillset 15:25 Discipline is the shortcut 18:00 You can’t be totally prepared 19:00 Getting into the mechanics of E+R=O 19:30 R factor limit 20:20 E what players are good at or need to get better at 26:20 You have your own E+R=O 28:20 Daily Discipline
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 System https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-zone-pendulum-strike-pass-pro-strike-system-bill-callahan-and-scott-peters-cleveland-browns Mushroom Society - Transition into the Season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mushroom-society-with-bob-wylie-week-0-transition-into-season Scott Peters - Creating a Better Safer Game https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-a-better-safer-game-part-1-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-clevland-browns Scott Peters - What is Leverage? https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-is-leverage-contact-for-every-position-part-2-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-cleveland-browns
Tip of the Spear Football: tipofthespearfootball.com/
Free Course - Mike Pollak - Force Deflection https://bit.ly/3KGFL6v
Bill Callahan and Scott Peters COOL Clinic Presentation: https://bit.ly/3q2ycgP
Teach Tapes - Week 1 - Mayhem Moments
Coach 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 diagram
TeachTapes Clip of the Week - Tips & Overthrows: https://twitter.com/teachtapes/status/1563693415417741313?s=12&t=XWcOxH4aMOfOwYl62DvjTQ
Related: Week 0 - Last Minute Prep for the Season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-season Coaching the Why - Steve Hauser User-804678956 – Special-teams-coaching-the-why-and-teach-tapes-steve-hauser-former-fbsnfl-coach
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-Post
Three tips on defending option: 1. It’s the scout team’s Super Bowl 2. Focus breakdown, viewing film and planning vs. what you run 3. Short yardage situations will win you the game
Related Erik Chinander: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-erik-chinander-defensive-coordinator-nebraska Cody Alexander: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defensive-trends-at-all-levels-in-2022-cody-alexander-match-quarters Vince DiGaetano: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/coach-dig-playlist Defense with DC Week 0: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/defense-with-dc-week-0-removing-the-unknowns
Resources: DiGaetano Courses: https://bit.ly/3AZJBoc Mark Whipple Course: https://bit.ly/3TtIrII Cody Alexander Courses: https://bit.ly/3cwyAB2
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 offnes -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, Grass https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/numbers-angles-and-grass-jeff-mullen-former-oc-wvu-and-unc-charlotte Jeff Mullen - Game Planning Field Zones https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-planning-field-zones-jeff-mullen-former-fbs-oc OC Office Hour Week 0 https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-office-hour-uptempo-qb-movement-ot-procedure-finish
Learn more from Coach Mullen: https://coachtube.com/jeffmullen
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/coolclinic
NEW 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/3pLt9RJ
C.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_sharing
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 option
Follow Coach Carrel: @DanCarrel
Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/out-prepare-the-competition-dan-carrel-defensive-coordinator-of-the-usfl-michigan-panthers
This week’s offense adjustments: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-office-hour-uptempo-qb-movement-ot-procedure-finish
This week’s special teams adjustments: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teachtapes-week-1-last-minute-prep-for-the-season
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/1413931795670872067
Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/special-teams-coaching-the-why-and-teach-tapes-steve-hauser-former-fbsnfl-coach
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 guests
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 want 3. Bill Snyder, Hall of Fame Coach - When a player's expectations are not met.
Offense: 4. Phil Longo, Offensive Coordinator, North Carolina - Simple & Efficient 5. Geoff Dart, Head Coach, Mount Union - Players-Formations-Plays 6. Jim Collins, Head Coach, Wittenberg - Core Practice Values
Defense: 7. Ron Roberts, Defensive Coordinator, Baylor - Negative Plays 8. Adam Fuller, Defensive Coordinator, Florida State - Teaching players how to watch film. 9. Robert Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North - Virtual Game Planning
Brandon Napolean
Brandon 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 juice
Related: Matt Myers - Head Coach, Kansas Wesleyan https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-path-from-volunteer-to-head-coach-matt-myers-head-coach-kansas-wesleyan
Matt Drinkall, TE Coach, Army https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/matt-drinkall-playlist
Maurice Linguist, Head Coach, Buffalo https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-we-teach-and-implement-maurice-lindquist-head-coach-university-of-buffalo
Keelon Brookins, CB Coach, Kent State https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-the-cb-coach-em-hard-love-em-harder-keelon-brookins-cb-coach-kent-state
Deliberate Practice - Juice https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deliberate-practice-juice
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 math
College 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 Cats
High 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 structures
Cody Alexander Websites: https://matchquarters.substack.com/ https://matchquarters.com/
Twitter: @The_Coach_A
Related: Match Quarters and Hybrid Defenders: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/match-quarters-hybrid-defenders-cody-alexander
Simulated Blitzes: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/systematic-blitzes-cody-alexander
Self Scouting - Cody Alexander: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/self-scouting-cody-alexander Positionless Defense https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/positionless-defense-with-south-dakota-defensive-coordinator-travis-johansen
Feed the Cats: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-apex-predators-tony-holler-feed-the-cats-113021-657-am https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/feed-the-cats-tony-holler
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 @DanCarrel
Related: Brian Hartline: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-difference-maker-series-coaching-mindset-brian-hartline-wrpassing-game-coordinator-ohio-state
Creativity In Coordinating An Offense - Mike Willis, Offensive Coordinator, Princeton User-804678956 – Creativity-in-coordinating-an-offense-mike-willis-offensive-coordinator-princeton
Coaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miami User-804678956 – Coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
Coaching Is Teaching - Part 2 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miami User-804678956 – Coaching-is-teaching-part-2-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
Coaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miami User-804678956 – Coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
Dante Scarnecchia: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/practice-drills-and-work-ethic-dante-scarnecchia-ol-coach-for-34-years-for-the-new-england-patriots
The Power of Reflection: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-power-of-reflection
Darby House: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/making-it-about-the-kids-darby-house-head-coach-poteet-hs-tx
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: @CoachEMorrissey
Related: Creativity In Coordinating An Offense - Mike Willis, Offensive Coordinator, Princeton https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creativity-in-coordinating-an-offense-mike-willis-offensive-coordinator-princeton
Coaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miami https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
Coaching Is Teaching - Part 2 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miami https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-2-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
Coaching Is Teaching - Part 1 With Alex Mirabal, Offensive Line Coach, Miami https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-is-teaching-part-1-with-alex-mirabal-offensive-line-coach-miami
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 career 5:45 Team and Community being guiding principles in his career 7:32 How Coach caught on with the Cleveland Browns 13:25 What being around good coaches meant to Maalouf 19:41 What mindset coach brought when he got his own room 29:24 Developing the culture of special teams in a program 32:29 Keeping players engaged in special teams 40:18 Finding players to fit specific special teams roles 46:40 Specific drills to evaluate different special teams positions 50:53 Keys to being efficient in camp in order to be ready for week 1 55:45 Evaluation of players from week to week in season 59:25 Keeping communication open with the rest of the staff on gameday 1:03:04 The Winning Edge
Related:
John Snell, Assistant AD, former HC Baldwin Wallace: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/learn-this-offseason-by-holding-a-coaches-summit-john-snell-baldwin-wallace
Jim 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-coach
Jim Hilvert, Head Coach, Baldwin Wallace: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/handling-pre-game-in-game-adjustments-half-time-jim-hilvert-hc-baldwin-wallace-university
Ron Lewis. WR Coach, Baldwin Wallace: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ron-lewis-baldwin-wallace-university-ohio
Rich 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-university
Mickey Mental, Offensive Coordinator, (Baldwin Wallace Alum): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-intern-to-head-coach-mickey-mental-head-coach-at-notre-dame-college
Tony 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-fl
Kyle 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-coach
Kory 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-findlay
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 detailed
Twitter: @Coach_Brookins
Related: Sean Lewis: Home Team: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-sean-lewis-head-coach-kent-state Flash 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-univ Game Day Coordination of an Offense: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-day-coordination-of-an-offense-andy-sowder-oc-kent-state-university
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 love
Twitter: @cwil327
Email: Cj.wilson@grapevinefaith.com
Coach Wilson’s book: https://www.wilsonbiblelibrary.com
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 enthusiasm
Twitter: coachdoty_shs
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 - love
Related: Erik Korem - Scripting practice https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/avoid-the-first-game-conundrum-erik-korem-former-director-of-sports-performance-houston-banners
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 coach
Shownotes: -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 development Shownotes: -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 development
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 atmosphere
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 - Toughness
Related episodes: Keith Barefield - Tempo is a Lifestyle https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tempo-is-a-lifestyle-keith-barefield-analyst-at-the-university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette
Glen Elarbee - Coaching the Uptempo Offensive Line https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-details-of-coaching-the-ol-in-tempo-offense-glen-elarbee-ol-coach-tennessee-63022-504-pm
Tony Franklin - Developing as an Offensive Coordinator https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinator
Alan Haire On 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 decisions Build person first Start-up at brand new high school Mental toughness as a priority Everyone has a fresh start Running the slot t Using a 4 point stance Advantages of Slot T What makes Slot T difficult to prepare for Keying guards or backs Determining trap, power game, or G Elements of the offense Commonalities of the offense Personal for the offense QB must be a leader The four point stance Install plan Getting good and adding as the kids can handle it Keeping it simple and maximizing reps Slot T theory of game planning Prepping the defense The “Fun Team” Handling growing pains Studying in the off season Winning edge
CoachTube: Slot T Practice Planning https://bit.ly/3Qi8Rea Texas Slot T Game Planning https://bit.ly/3zs4mXt Texas Slot T Tempo Offense https://bit.ly/3d1LhUk
Twitter: @CoachAHaire
Related - Rice OL Coach Sanders Davis: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-short-yardagegoal-line-heavy-sets-sanders-davis-rice
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 - unity
Related: Avoid the First Game Conundrum - Erik Korem, Former Director of Sports Performance, Houston Texans https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/avoid-the-first-game-conundrum-erik-korem-former-director-of-sports-performance-houston-banners
Adjustments Period https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/rob-everett-bridgewater-va
No Sweat and Fast Practice Formats: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/no-sweat-and-fast-friday-practice-formats
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 coach 68-11 record as the offensive coordinator His 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 second
Related 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_sharing Developing as an OC - Tony Franklin https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-tony-franklin-developing-as-an-offensive-coordinator?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Clifton 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_sharing Takeaways from OC Magic: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/oc-magic-notes-and-takeaways-day-1?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://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_sharing Teaching Details, Perfect Practice RPO and more - Tony Franklin https://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_sharing
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 coaches
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 Univ https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-splits-new-concepts-and-film-study-brian-flinn-wide-receivers-coach-at-princeton-university Let Them Score? Rob Ash, Championship Analytics https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/let-them-score-coaching-analytics-and-in-game-strategy-rob-ash-championship-analytics-inc
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, Fullbacks
Shownotes: -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 moments
Follow Coach: @TeachTapes
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 point
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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/3PhfDAF
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 Conundrum Dr. 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/3PhfDAF
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/14233374
COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist: soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
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/14233374
COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist: soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
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/14233374
COOL Clinic Speakers Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
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, together
Related - Browns Coaches/Former Coaches
Bill Callahan & Scott Peters from the COOL Clinic https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-zone-pendulum-strike-pass-pro-strike-system-bill-callahan-and-scott-peters-cleveland-browns
Scott Peters Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-a-better-safer-game-part-1-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-clevland-browns
Scott Peters Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-is-leverage-contact-for-every-position-part-2-scott-peters-assistant-ol-coach-cleveland-browns
Joe Thomas & Bob Wylie Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-ive-learned-about-pass-protection-part-1-with-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylie
Joe Thomas & Bob Wylie Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-learned-about-pass-protection-part-2-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylie
Series with retired NFL Coach Charlie Coiner and Current Browns Assistant Zach Dunn: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/trends-day-series-2019
Bob 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-blacks
Bob Wylie - Chemistry, Mindset and Communication: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/chemistry-mindset-and-communication-bob-wylie-nfl-and-cfl-alumni-32922-456-am
The COOL Clinic Past and Present: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-cool-clinic-past-present-with-bob-wylie
COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/coolclinic
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 playlist
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-playlist Travis Johansen: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-travis-johansen-defensive-coordinator-south-dakota From Intern to Head Coach - Mickey Mental: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-intern-to-head-coach-mickey-mental-head-coach-at-notre-dame-college
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 edge
Coach Moran's site: https://www.spec-ops-st.com/
Coach & Coordinator Special Teams Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/special-teams
Learn special teams: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/special-teams
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.
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 messages His background as a QB Coach QB job responsibility John Wooden What he looks for in a QB QB goals and objectives Vince Lombardi Training the quarterback Bill Gates
Link to entire talk available on the PSFCA Channel on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3I0ifQp
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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 2
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 weekly
Get this entire clinic on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3HQAFmU
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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:
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Related: Q&A with Nick Saban https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-nick-saban-head-coach-alabama
Establishing 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-tech
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.com
The 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 field
Related: Mike Leach at the National Air Raid Clinic https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mike-leach-qa-from-the-national-air-raid-clinic-with-introduction-by-hal-mumme Hal Mumme-Ari Raid Certified https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/hal-mumme-air-raid-offense-certification Hal Mumme - Father of the Air Raid Offense https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/hal-mumme-final What happens when a proven system is taught with a cutting edge technology? Hal Mumme and AJ Smith https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-happens-when-a-proven-system-is-taught-with-a-cutting-edge-technology-hale-mumme-and-aj-smith XFL Coach AJ Smith on Innovation https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/xfl-coach-austin-james-smith-on-innovation Doug Meacham - Air Raid and Offensive Evolution https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/air-raid-and-offensive-evolution-doug-meacham-inside-receiverste-coach-tcu All in on Offense - Four Verticals with AJ Smith https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-4-verts-with-aj-smith Eric Mele - Training Camp Series https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-washington-st-rb-coach-eric-mele
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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 -Together
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Related: Mike Denbrock - Complimentary Football, Teaching the Why's, RPO https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-mike-denbrock-offensive-coordinator-university-of-cincinnati
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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?
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America's First Virtual Coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/americas-1st-virtual-coach-brad-dal-bon-homer-high-school
Episode 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-davis
Merrill Hoge - Fan Controlled Football: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/merril-hoge-your-call-football
Shownotes coming soon. This is a segment from the South Carolina Football Coaches Association Clinic. Get replays on CoachTube.com
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 offense
Get the entire presentation with video which benefits Lauren’s First & Goal Foundation: https://bit.ly/3Q93zSW
Related: Ken O’Keefe: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/evaluating-quarterback-decision-making-iowa-qb-coach-ken-okeefe https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/iowa-footwork-mixdown
Will Healy: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/first-impressions-and-building-culture-will-healy-head-coach-charlotte
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 practice
Link to this entire talk including practice and game video: https://bit.ly/3t704CA
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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 Offense
Related: Woody Hayes Passing Game: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-passing-game Woody Hayes Five Yard Fence Rule for Better Run Fits https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-rule-for-better-run-fits Wisdom from Knute Rockne and Bear Bryant https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wisdom-from-knute-rockne-and-bear-bryant From 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-coaching Woody 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-804678956
Alonzo cart Alonzo 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 candidates for 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 Carter Coaching journey What are you willing to sacrifice Learning working camps Should 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 schedule Friend vs HC Making the most out of the convention Spend your time wisely Networking pays off - examples
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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 concussions Play Long and Win the first touch Buckboard technique of defensive lineman Post up blocker and trail blocker Footwork=brace -high leg- pop Advance the stagger Pendelum Strike Assess the location of the LB
Peters OL Play is the most exciting martial art on the planet Numerical systems for sets and strikes in pass protection Pillar Scoop strike Camp strike/fit Snatch strike/fit Armpit strikes Chest Plate Clamp points System codes - sets, strikes, counters
Replays of 2022 COOL Clinic: https://cool2022.coachesclinic.com/
COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube https://coachtube.com/coolclinic
Related: 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-clinic
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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 -protection
One 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-fork
Replays of 2022 COOL Clinic: https://cool2022.coachesclinic.com/
COOL Clinic Channel on CoachTube https://coachtube.com/coolclinic
Related: 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-clinic
COOL Clinic Speaker Playlist https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-c-o-o-l-clinic-speakers
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 time
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Costello Marty 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 coach
Before 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 priorities
Register for the COOL Clinic: Cool2022.coachesclinic.com
Link to Coach Costello’s 2021 COOL Clinic Presentation on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/38BXyNp
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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.com
The 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 life
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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 playmakers
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Episode with 6x SC State Champion Dutch Fork HS and their workflow for in-game and halftime adjustments:
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Complete talk of Coach Streeter on SCFCA CoachTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3w8K6to
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 coach
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On 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 coach
Twitter: @athwestchester
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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)
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Dutch Fork HS Game Day Adjustment Workflow: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/finding-solutions-to-benefit-the-teamprocess-for-adjustments-doug-rivers-te-coach-dutch-fork
Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic: lfca2022.coachesclinic.com
Related: Woody Hayes 5 yard Fence Rule for Better Run Fits https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-rule-for-better-run-fits Woody Hayes - Insight into the Coaching Profession https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-insight-into-the-coaching-profession
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 Team
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 -Analytics
Related: Thomas Hammock on the Home Team Series https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-podcast-thomas-hammock-head-coach-at-northern-illinois-university
State Association MegaTicket ihsfca.coachesclinic.com
IHSFCA page on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/users/ihsfca1
Game day coordination of an Offense - Andy Sowder, OC, Kent State University
Today’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 chart
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Related: Andy Sowder - Screens, Red Zone and Goal Line Planning https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/screens-redzone-goal-line-game-planning-andy-sowder-offensive-coordinator-at-kent-state-univ
Michael Lombardi - Grid Iron Genius https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-the-archives-michael-lombardi-former-nfl-coachgm-author-of-gridiron-genius
Q&A with Michael Lombardi, Former NFL Coach/GM, Author Of Gridiron Genius https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-michael-lombardi-three-time-super-bowl-champion-nfl-coach-and-general-manager
Game Planning Master Class on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/game-planning-master-class/14007423
More Game Planning Resources: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/game-planning
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 fail Go to work with people you like Is this person the right one for your program Do I want to hang out with you How did he get them to come here First meeting at Austin Peay - handshake Make a great first impression 3 hands per class Most accessible program in the country P.E.E.P. - Passion, Energy, Enthusiasm, Positivity Family Don’t be afraid to coach What 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-fork
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Replays from the South Carolina Clinic + State Association MegaTicket: sfca2022.coachesclinic.com
Traylor
Jeff 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 UTSA The first meeting He chose the program, the players didn’t choose him The #210 Brand Triangle of toughness What is a brand Image and identity must align Matt Rhule - 2, 1 and 0 jersey numbers Pete Carroll - Holding himself accountable Physical Run the ball to win; Throw the ball to score Committed to play the best players on teams
Related: Coach Traylor - The Heartbeat of a Coaching Staff https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-hearbeat-of-a-coaching-staff-jeff-traylor-head-coach-university-of-texas-san-antonio
6x 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-fork
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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 coaching
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 Protections
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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 winning The weight room Track as the speed development program Process for evaluating tools Change in rules that allowed technology Criteria for evaluating technology Setting up a sideline system Best practices Artificial Intelligence Removing room for error Process for sideline adjustments between series Procedures and set-up of players for efficient communication Treating the sideline like a classroom Answering questions with individuals separately Half time adjustments Half time on the road A schedule for half time What stood out to help them pick their sideline replay system
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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 coach
Coaches mentioned in this episode: John Garrish - Director of Athletic Development & Performance, Head Track and Field Coach. North Broward Preparatory School @John_Garrish Craig Buckley - Strength & Conditioning, Bryant @CoachCBuck Ken Goodwin - Defensive Line Coach, Bryant @CoachKG5 Allen Mogridge - Offensive Line Coach , South Florida @coachmogridge Brendan Walsh - Offensive Line Coach, Colgate @CoachBWalsh Jake Dembow - Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line, Marist @Coach_Dembow Wisly Desire - Tight Ends Coach, Lehigh @CoachWiz77
Related Episodes: Steven Ciocci - Protecting the Passer https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ncaa-leaders-in-protecting-the-passer-with-steven-ciocci-bryant-ol-coach
Learn from Coach Ciocci: OL Gap Scheme- Applying Drills to Game Day https://bit.ly/3OgNJ7O
Teaching the 2-Point Stance https://bit.ly/3OqehDN
Uncovered/Covered Techniques In Zone-Gap Combos https://bit.ly/3ruttFM
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: Background Telling Your Program’s Story Meeting people where they are Best Practices @Tampa Consistency in branding Official brand assets and style guides Official logos colors and fonts Using logos to build recognition Media guides and photos Using the resources within your school Highlighting your players and building fan ship Work smarter not harder Gipper - built for speed and ease of use Create your own football ops team with students
Gipper: https://www.gipper.com/
Twitter: @GoGipper
Related: Mark Solis - Creating a student run football ops team https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/in-season-lifting-creating-an-ops-team-weekends-mark-solis-hc-olentangy-hs-oh Marco Regalado - Branding your program with TikTok https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/branding-your-program-with-tiktok-marco-regalado-lb-coach-stc-psja-memorial-hs-tx Yusef Shakir and Karim Reed - Building and Branding a Program https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/your-call-building-branding-a-program-coach-joseph-shakur-kareem-reid
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 staff
Attend 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-clinic
The Law of Three - Greg Schiano: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-law-of-three-greg-schiano-head-coach-rugters-university
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&A
Entire Talk with Video: https://bit.ly/3DKtevl
State Association MegaTicket: ihsfca.coachesclinic.com
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 Lindquist 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.
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: Influences Experiences as a player Margraff’s list expanded Mayday One word short yardage No Free Lunch Late substitution Straddle return Working to understand rules Increasing competitive intelligence The winning edge
Full Clinic: https://bit.ly/38lHP4V
Episode with Rob Ash https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/let-them-score-coaching-analytics-and-in-game-strategy-rob-ash-championship-analytics-inc
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 Replays https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com
2022 COOL Clinic Registration: https://cool2022.coachesclinic.com
The entire talk is available here: https://coachtube.com/course/football/bob-wylie-things-that-you-should-know/14174560
Coach Wylie's COOL Clinic talk: https://coachtube.com/course/football/bob-wylie-nfl-alumni-what-to-tell-your-players-when-the-ball-is-dead/14305456
Part 1 with Coach Wylie - Coaching that Builds Relationships https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks
Part 2 with Coach Wylie - Coaching that Builds Relationships https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks
Bob Wylie & Joe Thomas Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-ive-learned-about-pass-protection-part-1-with-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylie
Bob Wylie & Joe Thomas Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/what-i-learned-about-pass-protection-part-2-joe-thomas-and-bob-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-blacks
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 @CoachJHawkins
Jeremy's course on CoachTube which supports Lauren's First and Goal: https://bit.ly/3NkqlWk
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 knowledge Education in engineering The spark to become a coach Finding his niche in small college Taking over as DC Desire to be multiple leads to issues Solving the problem - make it simple for the players 5-6 ways to fit the run was too much Run fit system is installed first Begin with the over riding philosophy Playing with the right mentality Creating well defined, concise terminology Most important job is to be educators Spill, Scrape, Force Equal time between 3-man and 4-man structures I scrape, I Spill Using pre snap movement to cause issues How the system helps using hybrid players Getting best players on the field and allowing them to play fast It becomes a structureless defense Make the drills show up on tape Circuits for run fit system Handling shuffle read type plays Turning plays into jet sweep Using adjustments to make weaknesses into strengths Winning edge - coach ‘em hard but love ‘em harder
Coach Thier's Course on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/36xpJMb
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 needs IRelated - Calibrating the Passing Game: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-calibrating-the-passing-game
Transcript + Charts: http://coachandcoordinator.com/2022/03/avoid-a-quarterback-controversy-an-objective-system-for-grading-your-quarterbacks/
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.com Arizona - AzFca2022.coachesclinic.com Illinois - IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com Indiana - IFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Maryland - Mfca2022.coachesclinic.com New York - NYSHSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com New Jersey - NJFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Pennsylvania - PSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com South Carolina - SFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Southern California - SoCal2022.coachesclinic.com
One 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-wyoming
Establishing Culture - The Hunger Drills - Brent Pry, Head Coach, Virginia Tech
On 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 -Brotherhood
This entire talk is part of the ALFCA 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.com Arizona - AzFca2022.coachesclinic.com Illinois - IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com Indiana - IFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Maryland - Mfca2022.coachesclinic.com New York - NYSHSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com New Jersey - NJFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Pennsylvania - PSFCA2022.coachesclinic.com South Carolina - SFCA2022.coachesclinic.com Southern California - SoCal2022.coachesclinic.com
One ticket for access to 10 clinics and hundreds of talks.
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/3tgTrLB
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.com
Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-and-player-understanding-wallie-kuchinski-defensive-coordinator-st-thomas
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.com
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 Notes
1:13 Kuchinski’s background in coaching 5:50 Key lessons Kuchinski has learned through his career 8:00 Building culture 10:40 Teaching in the meeting rooms 15:10 Helping players understand the playbook 20:45 Coaching technique 22:30 Stressing tackling fundamentals 27:50 Situational football 32:45 The winning edge
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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.
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.com
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/3IjHrkn
Register for Lauren's First and Goal 2022: https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com/
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.
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 Team
Link 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-wallace
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_Power
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 positions SPPAAT acronym -Changing the framework -Contact specialist coach -Helmets and risk compensation -MMA approach to training
Tip of the Spear Football: tipofthespearfootball.com/
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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 -Triangulate
Tip of the Spear Football: https://tipofthespearfootball.com/
Aristotle Thompson On 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 -Toughness
2022 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic to benefit pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services: https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com
Running Backs Coach Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/running-backs-coaches
Related: Coaching the Builds Relationships Pt1 - Bob Wylie: https://bit.ly/3JjBXWM
Part 2: https://bit.ly/3LhDmPs
Link to the Aristotle Thompson’s entire clinic talk: https://bit.ly/3uG7Nc7
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 Dewey
Shownotes: -What is the importance of reflection? -What is a reflective coach? -Benefits of reflection -Ideas for reflection
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 yourself
Twitter: @CoachSafford
Coach Safford's Clinic on Press Quarters and Trap Coverage: https://bit.ly/3rwvL7X
Related: Will Hall, HC Southern Miss - Qb Training https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qb-installation-with-will-hall-head-coach-southern-miss
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 Notes
1:20 Steger talks about his coaching background 2:30 Important things to remember when developing yourself as a coach 4:55 How the evolution of the game has affected coaching 6:45 Culture of the coaching staff 8:45 Know your system better than your opponent 10:45 Developing a culture within your unit 13:30 Understanding how kids learn best 18:30 Steger talks about his defense 20:40 Key strategy for stopping today’s dynamic offenses 24:35 Number of calls Steger brings into a game 28:10 Emphasizing turnovers in practice 34:25 The winning edge
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 questions
Related episodes: "The Leadership Ladder": https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/quickcast-the-leadership-ladder Mike Kuchar - "Player Driven Leadership Program" https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-driven-culture-mike-kuchar-xo-labs
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 other
Connect with Coach Morgan: @FB_Coach_Morgan
NYSHSFCA Clinic/MegaTicket: nyshsfca2022.coachesclinic.com
Related: Episode with Blaise Faggiano, Head Coach Utica https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utica-college-head-coach-blaise-faggiano
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/34nMq4e
Previous 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_sharing Pace, 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_sharing
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 backside nyshsfca2022.coachesclinic.com
Kyle Flood Clinic Bundle: https://bit.ly/3rVsga1
Related: 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_sharing
https://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_sharing
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 edge
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 camps
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.K 02:20 Process of creating F.R.E.A.K 03:10 Expectations in F.R.E.A.K Insert Chart 03:15 No Fluff 05:00 Respect 07:00 Enthusiasm 09:15 Always count on me 11:18 Keep swinging 12:55 Sharing F.R.E.A.K with the players 14:26 Integrating F.R.E.A.K into Jesup Football 15:40 Involving the staff to set the standard 16:37 Evolving F.R.E.A.K down the road 17:45 Connect with coach on Twitter: @timothyjsauer
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 love
Twitter: @coachmaiuri
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 Collective
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 bigger
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 notes
1:08 Coaching at every level of football
2:51 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 Os
12:15 Your opponent is working, too--and you need to do more
14:15 The art of coaching is understanding what your kids can and cannot do
17:23 Shutting down the outside perimeter game with the blader and razor concept
22:49 Importance of a strong relationship with the offensive coordinator
24:56 Coaching LeBron James in high school
28:54 Coaching Jason Taylor in college (and Taylor's transition from OLB to DE)
32:51 Respecting other coaches' time
37:02 The winning edge
Learn Defense: coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defense
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: Consistency
Twitter: @CoachJMath
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 Saturday
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.
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-job
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.
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.
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 change
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.
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 coach
Twitter @coach_brettb
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 edge
Other episodes from Coach Coverdale: Practice Tips: https://bit.ly/3qO3GaL How to Play Fast: https://bit.ly/3qya6KG
Coach Coverdale Boundary Passing Concepts: https://bit.ly/3etVQNo
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 development
Twitter: @CoachBarro
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_sharing
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 coach
1:02 Transitioning from an offensive line coach to a defensive coordinator
2:17 3 biggest influences on his coaching philosophy
4:14 How consistency has contributed to success
5:07 The “Wolf Pack Pyramid” and how it encompasses the team culture
7:02 Morningside’s defensive philosophy
8:25 Paying attention to the details
12:37 How to get fast tempo out of the scout team
16:34 Getting too “fired up” at players
17:29 Book recommendation
19:12 Learning unbalanced formations from the NFL
21:19 Doing the small jobs right
21:46 Balancing family and football
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-ny
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mvp-process-ralph-isernia-hc-rpi
State Association MegaTicket: http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/12/its-clinic-season/
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 opportunity
Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/college-leaders-scott-abell-head-coach-davidson-fcs-1-offense-in-2018
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.
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 expands
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:
- Messaging
- Collaboration
- Connectivity
- Self Advocacy
- Emotional Awareness
- Responsibility
- Resiliency
Get Mike's study (over 3 hours)here: https://bit.ly/3EOKWh4
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-insight
Ideas for Actionable Film Grading: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ideas-for-actionable-film-grading
The Edge Week 2 -Evaluating players, units, team and scheme throughout the season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-edge-week-2-evaluating-players-units-team-and-scheme-throughout-the-season
Deliberate Practice Series: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/deliberate-practice-season-2 https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/deliberate-practice
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Link to the Article in Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/1993/01/to-build-a-winning-team-an-interview-with-head-coach-bill-walsh
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/win
Link to the Article in Harvard Business Review: hbr.org/1993/01/to-build-a-wi…head-coach-bill-walsh
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."
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.
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 coaches
Twitter @pntrack
Feed the Cats Football Bundle: https://bit.ly/32F6RZD
Track Football Consortium https://bit.ly/3cZMiJz
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 learning
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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 Talk 08:35 Reid’s relationship with Dan Dorazio 11:39 Football is a people business 14:56 Are you impacting players beyond the game? 16:12 Coach Dorazio’s player to coach relationship 18:50 You must know people and treat them individually 22:05 Coaches must maximize what’s in front them 25:19 You’re not going to rise to the occasion, you’re going to sink to your training 28:28 Coach Dorazio’s use of humor 33:20 Excelling at the game with skill and technique 34:45 Practice: focus and frequency 36:15 If something matters you do it every single day 37:45 Make your standard crystal clear 41:25 How Dorazio looked at film 45:45 Dorazio’s personal letters 49:20 Trust 54:47 The “Thank you” 55:48 Keith’s thank you from a former player 57:35 Where to get “Thank You Coach”
Win flight, hotel, rental car and Glazier staff pass: glazierclinics.com/win
Reid's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go1-okBq3LU
Episode with Coach D'Orazio: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ask-coach-dan-dorazio-longtime-collegiate-and-cfl-offensive-line-coach
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.
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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 movement
7:26 How you teach agility and reaction on the field
12:38 How to teach agility concepts to high school players
20:33 How to teach fundamental agility drills to youth players
24:51 Myszka’s views on “The Agility Ladder”
31:20 Tips that will improve player agility drills
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Playlist with Shawn Myszka: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-movement-miyagi-playlist?si=2c4195372f1d469d95b2e87183dda660
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.
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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 notes
2:20 Looking back at memorable seasons 5:37 How to build loyalty within a staff 8:52 Taking accountability 9:39 What makes a team special? 13:07 Players’ definition of roles 20:16 Developing the passing game 25:03 Play action mechanics
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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 Zone
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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 follow
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 players
Brian Kight and 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 shortcuts
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 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 kick
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 disguise
Keith example that beat Quarter/Quarter/Half https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvoU2kTTBAQ
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Drawing is on the 5 year anniversary of the podcast on 12/12/21.
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 point
For your chance to win the package from Glazier, go to https://www.glazierclinics.com/win
Drawing is on the 5 year anniversary of the podcast on 12/12/21.
Keith's board system discussed: https://bit.ly/3Dat1Ra
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 edge
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 elite
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 Blitzes
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 defense
Base defense: Base Tite 3 Playing the with set A to A and B to B rusher Excellent way to keep edges on play action and boot and get inside pressure Compliment to it - double edge pressure with man free Wing bust adjustment for single high Tite 3 vs 12 and 21 Empty with big personnel Holes in match 3 and adjustment Check to 8 man drop to remove conflict Defending the Power Pass Getting eyes in the right spot to recognize power pass or power Technique fix - Can’t IO the power pass Scheme fix - OLB drop Corner blitz Coaching Razor and Track Switch call with corner and safety Method for communicating adjustments between players Reasons for switch call Controlling the controllables Next level of coaching
Badgers Nickel defense: Change Check Adjustment to Iowa snag concept Blitz hug technique Mirroring pressures Getting work in practice Inside skelly Cover 1 Changing techniques with under center/gun Scheme fix - chase/replace Technique fix - fallback 1S coverage
3rd down defense: Odd overload 8 man drop cover 3 Not wasting a guy - determining 3 over player 3x1 plus or 4x1 adjustment Middle pressure 3 cloud Change 3 over in match 3 Key call adjustment Practicing 3rd down situations Protections period
Check out Coach Eliot's Podcast: Home Visit
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-room NCAA Leaders - The Go-Go Offense: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ncaa-leaders-brennan-marion-howard-university-offensive-coordinator
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 calls Learning terminology structures A study in shortening calls Using families to structure calls Starting with a default play as a starting point Thinking about the future as you create your structure Using terms to place X, Y, Z Using backs as adjusters Using Tight End as the adjuster Thinking about Tempo One word calls and picture boards
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. 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. confidence
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 notes
1:50 Advice for teams with long road trips 9:32 Playing in a bigger venue 12:21 The differences in turf vs. grass 14:05 Scripting a game plan for overtime 19:48 Deciding on going for two points or the kick 26:40 Analyzing the run game 31:06 Running explosive plays 36:22 Quarterbacks who can run
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 locations
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 article 01:20 Oberlin trick play 01:35 History of Philly Special 03:00 Kevin Kelly’s approach 04:30 Skill components 05:00 Multiple player exchange 06:12 Exchange to pass 07:40 Jump pass 08:20 Double Pass 09:50 Catch and pitch 10:35 Throwbacks 11:05 Specials 11:45 Categories of plays Cincinnati Jump pass 14:15 Keith’s favorite throwback 14:50 Don’t forget the linemen 15:00 St. Johnsbury Academy executing a tackle screen in the 2017 Vermont State Championship courtesy of Rich Alercio 15:12 Tricks by procedure 16:00 How do you practice these 16:05 Keith’s Circus Circuit 16:15 Hook & Ladder 17:00 Heidelberg’s Hook & Ladder 17:50 Double Exchange 18:25 Double Pass 19:20 How to plan these trick plays 19:22 Know your opponent 19:45 When & where to call trick plays 20:30 Set up a play that fits the game plan 21:00 Practice the plays 21:50 Have fun
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” situations
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/3pzPQcK
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 notes
1:22 Maintaining consistency 2:45 Addressing dual-sport athletes 5:31 Not losing track of the seniors 7:07 The importance of looking ahead for underclassmen 10:12 Helping the seniors with leaving a legacy 14:01 Tips for teams heading into the playoffs 17:24 Boosting the team confidence
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.
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 coverages
UCLA 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 look
Clinic from Jim Knowles - DC, Oklahoma State https://bit.ly/3lZhcHi Clinic from Jerry Azzinaro - DC, UCLA https://bit.ly/3E2SsUO
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 plays Holding 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 adjustments
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 yards
Coach Mullen on Coach and Coordinator: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-planning-field-zones-jeff-mullen-former-fbs-oc
Coach 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-inc
Coach Swanstrom's Course: https://bit.ly/3paPUzH
The Game Plan- Traditions
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 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 notes
1:34 Traditions are more than winning 5:40 Including alumni into traditions 7:02 Getting boosters involved 10:48 Creating a closing ceremony for seniors 14:18 “The Senior Tackle” 19:15 Comparing conditioning from August to the end of the season 24:39 Shea’s quarterback manual, Eyes Up
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 edge
Learn Defense: coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defense
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 cloud
Texas 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. Iowa A game of adjustments and clock management
Iowa 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 Jackson
Penn 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 change
Related: Week 1 of Defense with DJ: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/evolution-of-bama-uga-defenses-stems-creepers-complimentary-ball-dj-eliot-defensive-coordinator Interview with DJ Eliot - Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-development-and-the-race-against-time-dj-eliot-defensive-coordinator-kansas Part 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-development-and-the-race-against-time-part-2-dj-eliot-defensive-coordinator-kansas
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 plays
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 space Carrying out fakes Find work to spring someone for a touchdown.
Defense: 5 yard fence technique for counter, reverse, naked Changing angles of pursuit in a play Taking away space in the secondary
Special teams: -3 whistle kick return drill -2 whistle kick off drill
Related: 5 yard fence: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-rule-for-better-run-fits?si=9ed5a2036e9e48d4a17d24dbf527401a
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.
- Provide positive feedback
- Teach them to provide feedback to their teammates
- Teach them to call out a teammate when effort isn’t given
- Deliberate practice
- Positive environment on game-day
- Let your players know they’re prepared
- Coach Chuck Kyle’s thoughts on the pregame speech
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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 morale
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 defense
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 edge
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 fomartions
Defense: -Stressing a line -Bringing pressure from unexpected places -Stemming the front
Special teams: -Adding reverse at teams that place the ball consistently on their kicks
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 plays
Coach Rocori on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3oom6Pz
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 injured
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
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Weighing pros and cons when adding concepts to playbook
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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 edge
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.
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 strategy https://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 Line https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-short-yardagegoal-line-heavy-sets-sanders-davis-rice
On the Defensive side we focus on: -gapping out the offensive line -short yardage techniques -defeating the "dive" on the perimeter strategy -avoiding picks
On Special Teams we focus on: -short yardage fakes to up-backs -adjustments to do it from shield -being prepared for it on defense
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" practices
Coach Wellness Kit on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3i6EJn6 Power Yoga fo Sport - Full Football Edition https://coachtube.com/course/football/power-yoga-for-sports-training https://bit.ly/3i7ovu2 Bundle both and save: https://bit.ly/3COVBXk
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 midseason
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 notes
1:05 Wolfe’s “good on good” practice philosophy 5:07 Adapting based on the opponent 8:14 Offense throughout the season 10:54 Breaking tendencies 12:50 Approach on hitting in practice 17:05 The winning edge
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/2XC4F2N
It’s another week of looking at some possible adjustments, tweaks, and wrinkles to keep your offense and defense rolling.
Offense We 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/3f4CMGc Josh Herring "Attitude Passes" https://bit.ly/3zpLhD6 Dave Cohen "Defensive Line Movement" https://bit.ly/39nINuo Scott Fountain "4 Phases of Punt Return" https://bit.ly/3tWSr0Q
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.
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-in 4:46 Ideas for how many plays the backup quarterbacks need to know 7:07 Regularly inserting the backup QB into games 8:52 The evolution of the “wildcat” 12:02 Rotating players to let them rest 13:43 Increasing practice reps 16:12 Using virtual reality and simulations to get mental reps 18:14 Practice 2-minute drills with backups 20:19 Coaching staff needs to help raise team morale and confidence
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 day 3:49 Process for making halftime adjustments 7:06 Delegating coaching staff duties and recruiting volunteers 10:56 How to share information with players 13:50 Practicing perimeter blocking 17:57 The winning edge
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-t’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 runner
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 action
Defense: -Alignment to not get picked -Adjusting coverage in the red zone -Using bracket vs. condensed splits
Resources from this episode on CoachTube: Tim Zetts - Red Zone Perimeter Concepts:
Joe Conlin - Attacking the Blitz with Inside Zone: https://bit.ly/2XenbOg
Joe Moorehead - Red Zone RPOs: https://bit.ly/2WIjUXu
Marvin Clecidor - Red Zone Coverage Variations: https://bit.ly/3A7o2Pn
Chris Partridge - 3rd Down and Red Zone Bracket: https://bit.ly/3iTitgl
To know thyself is the beginning of wisdom - Socrates
On 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.
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 Run
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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/3yRNjfe
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.
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 staff
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 school
How Do We Win - Matt Campbell, Head Coach, Iowa State
In 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 ISU Complimentary football Find our courage
He 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/2Vdlnoi
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/2WIjUXu Save 50% with the code: CCPMoorhead
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/noelmazzone
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.”
Defense On 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 Teams On 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Negativity
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Adjustment Series - Week 1 Add Stressors
On 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 situations Movements - Shifts and Motions Easy Adjustments to Formations Coach Communication Trick Plays
Defense: Best 11 on the field D-Line Movement and Maintaining Gap Integrity Engaged Tackle - The One Arm Tear Substitution communication
Special Teams: Kickoff/Kick Return Quarterback as the Punter
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/
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.
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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.
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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/14895713
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 box
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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 program
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Not Your Everyday Drills - Woody Blevins, Defensive Coordinator, Assumption University
Assumption 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.
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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/3Ab6MbI
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:
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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 Plan
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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 -Individual
Takes you through each step of the process and where they spend their time in developing their elite offense.
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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.
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"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.
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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.
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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/36WgD8U
Enter 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/3ByBoFC
Coach 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-blacks
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks
Joe Thomas & Bob Wylie on Coach and Coordinator: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/cool-clinic-preview-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylie
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/3kKQCkY
Find all of the courses from the IHSFCA here: https://bit.ly/3kLBPGr
Lou Tepper on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/3-3-stack-and-linebacker-play-former-fbs-coach-lou-tepper
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/3zornZU
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/3zjMGLM
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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/3zfJ9hU
Score More in the Red Zone Bundle: https://bit.ly/2VXIlQh
Coach Zetts episode on Coach and Coordinator: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/0046-tim-zetts-mixdown
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/3ilr62K
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=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
Related Podcasts: David Walker https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-rb-reads-david-walker-retired-nfl-coach
Mark Speckman https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/qa-with-the-godfather-of-the-fly-offense-mark-speckman-assist-head-coach-rb-coach-at-uc-davis
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 time
The 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=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
This 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 Washington
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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=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
On today’s coach and coordinator podcast We 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=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
The 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 @coachkgrabowski
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=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
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=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
Coach Joseph's Quickcast on Player-Coach Relationships: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-player-coach-relationship-terry-joseph-defensive-passing-game-coordinator-and-secondary-texas
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=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
Coach Wylie's Previous Episodes on Coach and Coordinator: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/cool-clinic-preview-joe-thomas-and-bob-wylie
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-1-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brotherhood-in-coaching-part-2-bob-wylie-offensive-line-coach-ottawa-redblacks
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 movement
7:26 How you teach agility and reaction on the field
12:38 How to teach agility concepts to high school players
20:33 How to teach fundamental agility drills to youth players
24:51 Myszka’s views on “The Agility Ladder”
31:20 Tips that will improve player agility drills
Series with Coach Myszka: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-movement-miyagi-playlist
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/3qmDN0U
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/3xPYSU5
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/3vH4Hmn
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 shutdown 3:50 Going deeper instead of wider 8:23 Advantages of learning linguistic coding for football 11:50 Spacial, Temporal and Locomotive fitting into football 24:55 Dividing time between analytics, film and teaching 28:58 Most intercepted throws and how to prevent them 32:00 How this has helped his team in practices and coaching vision 39:15 Adjusting to fit the R4 45:27 Where to start with this system if you’re a new coach
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/3vdQPhY
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All Gas - No Brakes, Steve Sarkisian, Head Coach, Texas In 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 sacrifice
The entire talk is available on CoachTube: https://bit.ly/3g1WDqx
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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 at 15:00 How his system has roots in youth football 20:23 How to make sure the players are being coached correctly and listening to the players 26:50 Owning your words and actions 29:33 The Head Coaching Mentorship Manual
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 plan 5:44 Developing the remote program 7:00 Information in each quadrant 10:50 Parameters for participation 13:15 Lessening the burden 14:43 Getting ready for the season 27:48 Staying connected 20:44 Player feedback 22:37 Future of remote learning
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.”
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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 way 4:50 Building relationships with players 5:43 How he adjusted to being hired late in the process this past season 6:46 Challenging parts of adjusting quickly this past season 8:21 Putting this past season to bed and how they’re moving on 9:28 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 level 15:25 Training “Eye discipline” 16:21 Working eye discipline into a specific coverage 18:00 Where to stand as a coach and working drills 19:30 Evaluation of film 20:46 Continuing to build relationships 25:10 Winning Edge
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 season 11:12 How the staff works together 12:35 Best parts of going back to normal 14:13 As pass game coordinator, what’s the starting point for breaking down an opponent 17:36 Scouting how defenses are adjusting to motions 21:55 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 ideas 30:15 Making sure everyone is on the same page and trying to filter ideas 34:15 Like it/Don’t like it list with Quarterbacks 40:47 Prioritizing the Call Sheet 43:40 Organizing the sheet with situations 45:55 Approach in between series 52:12 Evaluating your own staff
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/2SyapIc
Interview 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-carolina
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 Relationships A Peer Evaluation Form A 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/3hWsxWR
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/3vm5tVt
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.com
Link: https://coachtube.com/course/football/matt-campbell-our-main-focus-and-10-steps-to-reach-our-full-potential/13964211?ambassador=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
Get all the Iowa Football Coaches Association Clinic Talks here: https://coachtube.com/users/ifcafootball
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=0d90ee66aac64614b00ca7657
Link to Lauren's First & Goal store: http://lfgf.org/Clinics-And-Courses/
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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 against 19:57 What other college coaches think about you 23:42 Winning Edge
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 Journey 2:32 Eliots mentors 5:21 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 thoughts
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 Contact 17:11 Strike Zone 24:35 Chase 28:30 Creating value to asses points of contact 34:47 Translating these values into gameplans 44:52 Working different skills on air and building towards being able to get better values 47:35 Determining what a good final value depending on which level you are at
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 level 11:20 Post snap decisions 14:50 Coaching up the 1 on 1’s 22:38 Winning Edge
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 Journey 2:56 Takeaways that have helped shape coach 9:20 Understanding what motivates any given player 15:54 Process of building the offensive line 23:51 Helping players solve problems
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 level 4:28 Why his team likes to use these unique sets 7:42 Accounting for how teams will defend these heavy sets in the world of spread offenses 11:07 When do you install this and how do to make it easy for the QB 12:33 How many concepts they run out of these heavy sets and how they use them from game to game 14:10 When they put these plays in during the week and practicing them 16:30 How they deal with practicing the physical nature of these plays 17:55 How they adjust their stance and splits for heavy concepts 22:07 Coaching cues for getting the younger linemen up to speed 24:12 Targets for lineman's hands 31:10 What techniques the defense use to stop them and how to counter 34:04 Coaching the puller 38:50 Teaching the combos 41:48 Mindset and physical traits for the runningbacks 46:00 How they protect the flanks 48:28 Approach to running pass plays out of these formations 52:01 Getting creative with personnel
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 quarterback 6:54 Importance of showing players that you put in the work 11:03 How the detail of the NFL helped him prepare at lower levels 14:47 What methods Coach takes in learning how his players learn 20:06 Tailoring concepts to fit players identities 28:52 Understanding the why to everything as a young QB 34:10 Screen Pass Options 38:55 Resources Coach has put together 45:10 Winning Edge
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.
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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 journey 3:32 Idea behind thee book Coach wrote, Second Wind 7:33 Teaching players to be resilient in different situations 9:44 Building these resilient concepts year round in players 11:31 Grated cheese and video games 15:15 The process of putting together his book 19:09 How Second Wind became the name of Coach’s book 24:20 Different experiences Coach has had the he outlines in his book
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 WVU 9:43 How the whole staff helps on special teams 12:10 Where the opportunities lie in special teams 13:43 How much evaluation of special teamers falls upon him 15:20 How the details he encounters can be used on smaller staffs 17:55 Getting everything in during practice 20:00 Organization of scout teams 21:52 Opportunities for younger coaches 23:20 Developing yourself as a coach 24:42 Coach’s role in culture building 26:34 Winning Edge
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 been 10:30 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 defense 17:30 Approach to indy sessions 21:36 Approach to film sessions 25:28 Coach’s signature play 27:30 Advice to people coming into coaching 30:18 Winning Edge
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 Notes
1:16 Mentoring local quarterbacks into college 2:36 Working alongside high school coaches 3:53 Beginnings of the quarterback development camp 6:16 Developing players going to Mount Union 7:55 Being flexible in teaching how to be a quarterback 10:50 Increasing Football IQ of the quarterback 12:29 Advice to parents of players going through the academy 14:54 Helping athletes gain exposure through camps 16:32 What to show on highlight tapes for quarterbacks 18:50 Having a strong base when throwing the ball 20:51 Being a leader in the huddle and knowing everyone’s role 22:25 Building confidence into leadership 23:42 The Roll Pass at Mount Union 25:15 Simulating the RPO 26:52 How can coaches develop players in-season 28:35 Providing 1-on-1 teaching with the quarterbacks
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 power 17:08 Winning Edge
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 world 18:30 Trying to show coaches that you’re trying to learn and be interactive as opposed to trying to get something out of the relationship 22:52 What aspects of teaching does coach bring over to football
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 notes
2:01 Trying to create alignment within the coaching staff
4:21 The definition of a coach
8:28 How coaches benefit from self-assessments
12:51 Keep systems simple but detailed
15:16 Alignment happens with clarity, support, and accountability
19:46 The reason teams struggle with alignment
23:07 “Embrace the uniqueness of you, but align with us”
26:18 Tips to get players to align
28:01 A foundation of beliefs
31:47 Encouragement for coaches
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&A
Sean Gleeson, OC, Rutgers - Rutgers Offense in the Pandemic and Beyond
Robb Smith, DC, Rutgers - Scarlet Knight Defensive Concepts
Brandon Streeter, PGC/QB, Clemson - Clemson Tigers QB Development
Kevin Higgins, WR Coach, Wake Forest - Developing Wide Receivers Skills and Drills
Ed Foley, ST Coach, Carolina Panthers - Building an Effective Kick Return
Mike Judge, Asst. TE Coach, Miami Dolphins - Drills and Skills, Getting TE’s Ready to Compete
Steve Verbit, Co DC, Princeton - Dynamic Pass Rush Technique Development
Jared Backus, DC, Cornell - 6 Man Pressure Out Of The 3-4 With Technique Emphasis
Satyen Bhatka, DL, Cornell - It's What's Up Front That Counts - Defensive Line Technique vs The Run
The line-up also includes the entire Rutgers staff and top high school coaches talking on offense, defense, special teams, and program development!
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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 him 7:17 Stepping outside of your comfort zone 11:01 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 game 28:04 Tools he used to help develop his QB’s mental game 30:24 Vertical Raise 32:50 The Winning Edge
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 School 4:42 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 level
Coach Fertitta’s twitter: @Fertitta_Gabe
From the Archives: Brian Kight and 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 notes 1:51 How much a team’s attitude can change from week to week 3:35 Leading men in battle and how it applies to football 5:45 How leadership skills are developed 7:30 How to create your own energy 10:20 Accountability never works in isolation 16:00 Why the right thing to do isn’t always clear 18:05 What accountability is 22:30 Why coaches should redefine accountability for their teams 25:00 Reward alignment and create discomfort for misalignment 29:15 How to utilize accountability properly 35:30 Reward based on what players like, not what you like 40:05 Social discomfort is the most effective form of discomfort
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 journey 4:23 The “55” 8:23 How they work to be efficient 11:32 How coaching is like being a good parent 13:55 What trends Coach sees to stopping the RPO’s 17:44 What techniques his defensive linemen use vs the RPO game 19:50 Favorite alignments vs the RPO 23:16 Advice to young coaches looking to level up their careers 27:35 Winning Edge
Coach Grabowski’s Notebook: Coaching Points for Developing a Strong Player-Coach Relationship
Host 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.
00:42 Where this information comes from 01:25 Relationships are important even at the highest levels 01:14 Tom Izzo example of “tough coaching” 02:19 Can’t find validation anywhere for treating players poorly 03:01 Introduction – trust, respect, caring, and honesty 05:24 Eye contact is important to communicating honesty 05:58 Be sure of yourself 06:31 Be careful with humor 07:00 Be yourself 07:41 Be honest 08:48 Talk to your players as people not just athletes; U. Buffalo example 10:06 When yelling is appropriate 13:37 Be patient; their success is your responsibility 15:54 Using physical discipline (running, sprints, etc.); is it appropriate? 16:00 Physical performance error 16:11 Mental mistakes 16:46 Lack of effort 17:30 University of Akron tempo example 18:32 Be flexible 19:55 Communicate positively and specifically 20:55 Make sure the have a role and an opportunity to contribute 23:05 Bench is a motivator 24:00 Set them up for success 24:59 No excuses mentailty
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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 journey 4:24 Shift to the new age of coaching as compared to how he was coached 7:40 Addressing the “Why” and how his experiences helped him do that 10:18 How he relates to players initially 12:17 How his youth has helped him coach 13:35 How he tries to be a mentor 15:42 Balancing scheme and technique 18:36 Fine tuning your tools and changing things when needed 20:23 Favorite piece that he’s read and learned 21:30 His favorite defensive call 23:46 What things help Coach stay focused 25:20 Winning Edge
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.
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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/3s2wM4p
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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 go 10:57 Putting together a course of action to find your next gig 15:54 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 Clinic
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 things
7:50 Players want to know if coaches care about them
9:34 Difference between foundation and function
13:33 Surface level concerns coaches need to understand
14:52 Acknowledging players for who they are
17:22 Learn how to use SnapChat
19:41 When authority exceeds influence, problems occur
24:05 4 things that make the connection
29:09 Invest a week into caring and listening
32:17 Taking ownership of your attitude
Follow 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-with Season 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1 Season 3: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season
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/3uhoEik
The entire talk is available here: bit.ly/3m4Wa8y
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Playlist of Strength & Conditioning Coaches: https://bit.ly/3wj4MwR
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 journey 3:20 First experience as an adult dealing with a physical sports 4:51 How she started to really learn the game 6:27 Which resources helped her learn the game the most 8:27 How she got the opportunity to coach in the NFL 11:27 What it was like stepping into “a man’s world” 14:12 How Schecter went about building her relationships with her players 17:38 Importance in having answers to the question “why” 20:40 What some of the driving forces behind the Bills turnaround have been 25:04 How she reflects on and keeps track of what happened during practice 28:26 Coaching Cues 29:09 Looking to other sports to help you coach 32:25 Winning Edge
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/3m4Wa8y
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Leadership Journey Season 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with
Leadership Journey Season 2: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1
Leadership Journey Season 3: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season
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 Edge
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/3m0bT8N
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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/31nH7wZ
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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/
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/399VnOr
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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/3tNEEbk
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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.”
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Coach Schiano's Clinic - Critically Important Aspects of Building a Program: http://bit.ly/3rirFNv
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Louisiana Football Coaches Clinic with Sean Payton, Nick Saban, Eric Bienemy, Steve Sarkisian and more: lfca.coachesclinic.com/
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.
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Mack Brown's entire clinic: http://bit.ly/3vH4Hmn
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Louisiana Football Coaches Clinic with Sean Payton, Nick Saban, Eric Bienemy, Steve Sarkisian and more: lfca.coachesclinic.com/
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/3eQqimv
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All 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/
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/3eLX5ca
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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.
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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/3eBk7m9
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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 players 12:13 Analyzing the differences from year to year 13:56 Starting point for coaches looking to get started with his program 17:11 Measuring the athletic ability of the guys in the trenches 20:10 Where these types of analytics are headed 22:46 How to work these systems if you’re on a lower budget 25:56 Winning Edge
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 skills 24:00 Getting the most out players time 30:13 Not being afraid to fail 34:45 Winning Edge
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 Notes
1:04 What and who shaped Coach into who he is 5:47 Coach’s experience and what he learned from Dick Vermeil 13:00 Paying it forward 16:15 Before you teach, you must reach 22:10 Getting all the details to put your players in the most successful position
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 England 4:15 How Math plays a role in Coach’s life 6:30 When his analytics started to become relevant to his role 10:45 Using analytics to back up your instincts while scouting 14:35 Determining and tracking important data 18:50 Recommendations for starting to use analytics for your program 22:10 How much can you do in the offseason towards building your analytics 25:17 What’s something analytically that surprised coach 27:55 Analytics during gameplanning, specifically on opening drives and kickoffs 29:00 Helpful tools for creating analytics 30:55 Winning Edge
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 Journey 3:45 Important lessons that Coach learned by being a younger coach 6:58 Leadership development over the last year 9:45 Developing a culture and building a brand 13:25 The MVP process 15:50 How coach would describe his offense 20:09 How his offense has helped him find different types of Quarterbacks 22:52 Foundational pieces to his offense 25:03 Winning Edge
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 journey 3:48 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 skills 16:30 Coach’s MAP scheme 19:28 Which fronts were ideal for running MAP 20:35 Changing schemes based on his Quarterback 24:30 Advice to Coaches looking to move up and on 27:06 Winning Edge
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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 Journey 2:40 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 coach 9:20 Making sure you reach outside your unit 10:45 Setting up his Kick Off Return Units 12:40 Approach towards taking the fair catch and touchbacks 14:17 Different types of returns they run 16:00 How they allot practice time towards KOR 17:55 Drills for frontline guys on KOR 19:55 Which type of personnel Coach looks for different spots in KOR 22:08 Techniques to avoid penalties on returns 25:24 Approach to Kickoff 27:30 Reliance on his gunners in Punt 29:42 Winning Edge
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 fitter 12:30 The process of changing old terms 13:35 Gift Route 16:05 Vertical movement 18:08 Rocker 20:20 Preparing to make sure all the terminology is the same and establishing pillars 22:38 Coach’s manual 23:52 Advice for coaches going forward
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 like 9:11 What the backside does and you how work the full field 11:56 Installing the choice concept 15:15 Putting keys on the field during practice 16:41 What the backs do in the scheme 18:20 Running this as opposed to 4 verts 20:15 Protection responsibilities 25:52 QB escape routes 27:50 Different adjustments when you go 3x1 and 2x1 30:55 Using RPO’s in the same formations as the choice concepts 33:55 Attacking hashes 35:02 Switches 37:57 Inside Choice 40:57 What adjustments they make to go to inside choice 45:35 Importance of understanding the next phase of your attack
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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 Notes
1:27 When did Coach learn to speak up as a young coach and how he cares about his players 11:36 Putting in 2 different game plans 15:18 How Coach Wylie teaches the game 22:42 How the COOL Clinic Started
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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 does 3:28 Why football appealed to Coach 8:00 How Coach went from a Pop Warner Coach to an NFL Coach 22:30 How not being afraid to fail guided his coaching style
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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 coach 6:10 Making assignments as simple as possible 10:45 Communicating in the classroom 13:00 Developing his TE room 15:48 Differentiating the classroom and the practice field 17:38 Getting your personality across in your coaching 18:26 New innovations and methods that Drinkall is using in the classroom 20:35 Most critical things that need to get accomplished on the practice field 23:50 What to do when a player isn’t understanding buzzwords 26:17 Creating Acute and Applicable buzzwords 29:20 In game Coaching Cues 33:40 Advice to Coaches who are getting flooded with information this offseason
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.
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 Tulane
Show Notes:
1:45 Coach’s journey 7:13 What the first meeting is like during camp and install 13:56 Coaching the culture of the offensive line 18:16 Training offensive line for tempo 26:59 Communication during walkthroughs 23:26 Finding extra time to work through practice and building fundamentals 29:10 Managing workloads during camp 30:58 Evaluating reps during camp 34:30 Winning edge 35:06 Connect with Coach
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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 State
Show Notes: 2:40 Coach’s Journey 6:22 Teaching his defense while having to adjust and add new players/parts 12:09 Making adjustments during camp based on what you see as a coach 19:19 Ideal time to install base defense in camp 24:16 Distribution of reps during camp 28:23 Making sure the staff stays sharp during camp 30:59 Balancing camp and family life 34:27 The Cardinal Way and recognizing it during camp 40:16 Blending and evaluating guys who buy into culture and communicating with players 46:42 Winning edge
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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 journey 5:15 First thing coach installs for a QB 9:52 Recognizing “cloud or bail” 12:12 Installation process early in camp 15:26 Categories for install with QBs 19:19 Moving your head and processing 20:21 “Pick a side”22:14 Eyes and feet 23:51 RAS in-to-out 25:42 RAM read 29:32 Levels read 33:23 Tempo drops 35:33 Tempo 36:44 Tips for practicing and playing with very fast tempo 40:17 Utilizing personnel groupings 43:19 Winning edge 44:32 Connect with Coach Twitter: @Coach_Hall7
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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 date 9:22 Use of technology versus eyes in practice 11:42 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 training 18:51 Proper footwear to maintain health throughout the season 20:19 Using “Fast Friday” in weekly practice routine 22:45 Pregame schedule for multi-position players 23:40 The scientific approach of light practice leading into games 25:54 Coach Hester’s best tip going into the 2019 season
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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 Coaches 2:45 Finding guys to fit roles on special teams 5:52 Spending individual time on special teams and the teaching aspect 11:30 Using his staff 13:10 Camp evaluation process 17:33 Developing a return man 22:08 Simulating guys in returner’s face at practice 24:36 Preparing for all the different kinds of punts 28:11 Recognizing outstanding special teams play during camp and in season Connect with Coach: @CoachSFountain
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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 personnel 3:43 Looking at different offensive linemen skill sets and body types 4:33 Placing two different body types next to each other on the line 5:40 Looking at “Power” to a 3 technique 9:06 Setting up assignments to maximize skill sets/body types 10:03 Start with stance for OT - the two point stance 12:29 Placing a premium on development 13:24 Development of the hands/independent hands 15:06 Developing posture/using med balls 15:50 Utilizing the correct type of pass sets 16:48 John Strollo - “Fundamentals of Acceleration” 17:38 Drills for footwork in run game 19:17 Use your hips! 20:49 Identify skill sets and development plan for scheme
Articles: Offensive Tackles http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-tackles/ Interior Linemen Part 1 http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-series-the-interior-offensive-line-part-1/ Interior Linemen Part 2 http://coachandcoordinator.com/2021/01/offense-rd-series-interior-offensive-line-part-2/
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 journey 3:35 How learning different sides of the ball helped Coach’s development 9:30 Reaching different learning styles and teaching things differently 14:22 Matching personnel with scheme 19:37 Building and scouting your “next” team 23:10 How Coach approaches learning and developing new aspects of his coaching 26:25 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 career 32:48 Winning Edge
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 Notes
1:05 What the “Edges” are 2:05 Coach’s Journey 4:12 What he learned during his time at NDSU 5:45 Who were Coopers mentors and what they taught him 9:09 Thinking outside the box 12:00 What Cooper’s meeting rooms are like 16:05 Different teaching methods 18:44 Type of players Cooper looks for in his recruits 23:20 What Coach does in Indy drills that help players get better 27:35 Training his players to be effective in the run game 31:00 Teaching how to set the edge 34:30 Importance of the whole defensive unit being on the same page 36:00 Keys to being successful in this business 39:34 Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic 43:02 Winning Edge
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/
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 Coach 10:40 “The Rock” 14:20 How coaching Canadian Football changed his thinking as a coach 21:39 Value of training the eyes 28:30 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 Protection 45:52 Training Independant hands 51:38 Advice Coach would give on how to be successful in this business 56:18 Winning Edge
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 time 16:50 How Coach fits together his diverse offense 22:00 Coach’s courses on Coach Tube 32:15 Coaching for a loving not a living 35:58 Winning Edge
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 Notes
1:06 Coach’s journey 3:50 Who were coach’s mentors 8:40 Biggest aspects of Coach’s development 12:51 How Coach rejuvenated his career after his first experience as a head coach 17:20 What type of player they recruit at Bowdoin 21:46 Core ways Bowdoin runs their program 27:57 Coach’s course at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic
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 round 3:00 The twelve month teaching progression 5:11 What to work on from January to March with your QB’s 7:45 Recommendations for work from April-June 9:21 Planning for the summer 10:56 Effective ways to use the go-pro for the QB 12:40 Panoramic view with the go-pro and the best camera angles 13:20 360 degree camera 15:40 Getting “inside the helmet” 17:00 Affordability of these cameras 18:02 Creating libraries for training 18:50 How useful this system will be regardless of what system that QB is in 20:13 Rundown of Coach’s courses on Coach Tube
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 mentors 6:57 Different ways of teaching and streamlining how to do it 10:34 Training coaches 13:03 Intentional effort 15:31 Special Teams Philosophy 19:14 What Coach looks for positionally in his players for KOR 20:54 Schematic difference between different kicks 23:08 Teaching Special Teams fundamentals 25:48 Adjusting to teams that kick away from your returners 28:22 Defensive approach on 3rd down 30:18 Coaching up how guys give help 32:00 What types of drills they run for their safeties 33:50 How offenses have adjusted to their system 35:46 Teaching guys to avoid giving away indicators 37:50 Winning Edge
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 coach 8:25 What covid has helped coach appreciate in terms of coaching 11:53 Honor the relationship before honoring the task 14:09 Research require for his book 16:50 Navigating through race 19:50 Advice for coaches trying to build relationships with players 23:48 Self determination 26:52 Connectedness of winning and relationships 30:00 Building blocks of relationships 36:15 Taking advantage of the little moments 41:30 Tips for giving feedback 46:13 Keys to coaching generation z 50:08 How Coach came out of this feeling about himself
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 journey 4:15 How he landed on coaching special teams 8:50 Philosophy coach developed for his coaching special teams 14:04 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 aside 41:10 Winning edge
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 journey 4:26 How coaching different positions helped him 10:05 Taking advantage of your opportunities 14:10 Walking meetings 19:35 Continuing new things that arose from covid 21:45 Keys to being successful with the 3-down front 24:00 Simulated blitzes, creepers and other aspects of his 3-down front 33:46 Keys to being able to play press man coverage 38:44 Winning Edge
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 Preparation 7:58 Importance of having the answers for players 10:41 Importance of building relationships with players and knowing their strengths and weaknesses 12:40 How he builds relationships and treats his players 16:23 Starting relationships with the new players 19:19 Being yourself 24:05 Finding your way as a coach 27:23 Approach to clinics 29:50 Recruiting during Covid 33:11 Figuring out the makeup of guys when you can’t be around them right now 36:02 Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal clinic 38:34 Winning Edge
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 journey 3:28 What it was like being at Delaware 5:33 What lessons he learned early in coaching that have stuck with him until today 8:40 Different strategies Coach uses for classroom teaching 13:40 Getting better retention out of players 15:35 Maximizing his QB’s 17:22 Drills coach likes to use for his QBs 20:25 What Coach has focused on in building his network 22:24 How he tries to stay connected to his network 24:08 Overview of Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic 26:23 Number of passing concepts coach will put in any gameplan 27:40 Winning Edge
In this episode Auburn University’s Coach Herb Hand shares some valuable insight into being a successful coach on and off the field
Coach 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.
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 on
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 game 10:58 Finding kids who love the game 12:15 Piecing together different pieces from recruits to build the whole picture 13:29 Determining different roles for his TE’s 16:19 Coaching all the different skill sets of TE’s as well as fitting them into the gameplan 18:17 Streamlining how the players learn 20:08 How the wound up with a TE getting carries from the backfield 21:06 Coach’s contribution to the gameplan 23:32 “Program Guys” 24:34 How coach deals with success and failure 27:27 Coach’s talk at the Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic 29:03 Winning Edge
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 tackling 4:00 Know your tacklers 8:05 Having measurables to help your athletes improve 11:40 Feeling fundamentals 18:40 Methodology for approaching game-day 22:22 Playing off blocks 26:45 Programming week-to-week based on game-day
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 content 04:20 Where to go with Sideline Hustle? 06:12 Route running 08:30 Getting to the defender’s blind spot 10:57 Training the attack of the blind spot 12:35 Training the slot receiver 14:48 Attacking the short arm 16:25 Techniques against press coverage 18:18 Coverage triangle 21:34 Keeping scheme simple 23:32 Culture of the receivers 26:25 Great things picked up for the off-season 28:34 Double down on social media 33:10 Excitement at National Conference
Connect with coach: Instagram: @sidelinehustle Twitter: @sidelinehustle Youtube: The Sideline Hustle
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 Notes
1:08 The use and beginning of #LinemanLunch 3:56 Using visuals in improving coaching 4:41 Beginnings of his coaching journey 6:00 Advice to coaches who want to advance to the college level 7:42 Mentors throughout his coaching journey 11:38 Being prepared to test your knowledge of your position 14:19 Promoting learning and teaching in your program 16:10 Developing a culture within your position team 19:55 How offensive line techniques have changed and will adapt 24:26 Teaching safe techniques and fundamentals 26:15 Using techniques from other sports into football 28:44 Balancing building skills and learning schemes in practice 32:19 Being efficient with teaching formation 34:50 Having the coordinators all on the same page 38:50 Creating confidence with play-call decision making 40:37 Benefits of using the Duo play on the offensive line 43:54 Deciding between blocking schemes based on offensive formation 45:04 The Winning Edge
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 commodities
4:16 Why does trust matter?
6:37 Coaches need to build trust to push players
8:26 Operating out of compliance
11:21 Titles don’t earn trust
15:05 Trust creates honest conversations
16:33 Trust comes from character, competence, and connection
21:04 Every behavior delivers an experience that increases or decreases trust
26:20 Years of experience does not matter
31:15 Identify your character
32:17 Attitudes, actions and words
36:03 When stakes are high, trust is more important
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 Intro 1:42 Ohio State University practices 2:13 Keenan Bailey’s background 7:16 Learning from experienced coaches 7:38 Wide receiver play at Ohio State 9:29 Practice swing mentality 11:40 Break point and catch point 13:58 Competition at practice 16:20 Wide receiver blocking 19:22 Avoiding laziness as a receiver 22:43 Blocking in space 25:08 Running routes to the block 27:01 The winning edge
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 sets
Flood will be a keynote at https://nyshsfca.coachesclinic.com as well as a speaker at https://lfgf.coachesclinic.com
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’s 6:52 Role of the fullback and TE in current offenses 9:53 Finding the right players for these positions 12:36 Breaking down skills into drills 16:20 How to cross train the fullbacks and TE’s 19:25 Importance of players understanding the offense as a whole 23:00 Simplifying terminology 26:40 Hunting matchups
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 Stovall 5:50 Approach to using all your resources over time 7:57 Foundational philosophy 12:15 Stovall’s approach to Special Teams 16:50 Evaluating players for roles on special teams 20:07 Determining how many units a player can play on 29:23 Coach’s use of the app Roster Spot 31:03 Basic use of the tool 32:09 Practical use of the app 34:36 Connect with Coach 35:52 Winning Edge
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 offseason 5:37 Simplifying his system 10:02 Sorting breakdowns by scheme 12:38 Helping players understanding concepts, by what your offense calls routes 17:23 Looking at the mesh of the quarterback 20:21 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 course 35:57 Connect with Coach
CoachTube Course: Stopping RPO with Multiple Coverage http://bit.ly/3rUUbpQ
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 coach 3:14 Obstacles he faced along his coaches journey 4:56 What McGraw did to hone his skills and how it helped him move up the coaching ranks 6:54 How Coach gets his position group and unit to buy in 9:06 How McGraw teaches press technique 11:57 Adjusting if the WR steps back and reading him 14:01 Technique for defending the back corner fade 16:44 How Coach Handles all his different job titles 20:44 What he looks at as the defensive pass game coordinator 25:35 What kinds of RPO’s coach has seen and how he defends them 28:12 How Coach defends against coaches trying to get him out of specific looks 31:05 Keys to not getting picked or rubbed on routes 32:37 Key Coaching points for teaching his players to tackle 35:24 Key situations he puts his players in during practice 37:09 Winning Edge
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 journey 3:38 What it was like playing at Michigan 5:33 How he developed his program for rushing the passer 8:11 How everything Roh looked at became his system 12:58 What goes into calculating the rush path 22:32 How situation plays into rush pass situation 26:17 How the system actually translate to players 28:20 What his book and program contains
Pass Rush Bible on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/the-pass-rush-bible-essentials-edition/12902505?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
Lauren's First and Goal Clinic:
https://lfgf.coachesclinic.com
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 Clinic 14:37 Current use of analytics in football as well as the importance of situational football 19:18 Prepping for all different situations 24:22 Use of codewords 27:11 Recommendations for coaches trying to improve their situational awareness
https://lfgf.coachesclinic.com
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 Notes
1:53 What inspired Braswell to be a football coach 3:46 How being a High School coach is helping him as a college coach 6:40 How he teaches all his different techniques to each player 10:28 Quarter vs 2x2 13:25 Coming up with drills to support what you do on on gameday 15:46 How he prepared to be a division one coach 18:14 How Braswell built relationships to work his way up from the High School ranks 20:06 Well done is better than well said 23:45 How he sees what he taught when he flips on the film 25:42 Advice for aspiring coaches 29:16 Winning Edge
Lauren's First and Goal Clinic Signup:
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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 State 8:25 What unique changes did he see from his experience in the AAF and XFL that could convert to the mainstream game 20:03 How Coach views networking and used it to his benefit 25:10 How George’s relationships have helped him, but also how he’s helped others 35:18 Power of listening
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 cancer 7:00 How his lessons from previous coaches led to his philosophy 10:47 Coaching the mental side of the game 14:22 Building confidence in players 17:57 Training and drills 21:00 How he trains eyes and why they are important to striking 23:24 How he teaches posture in pass protection 27:00 What run scheme he loves teaching the most 30:03 Coaching against a team that moves a lot 31:40 Arthur’s med balls drills that he features on Coach Tube 33:40 Winning Edge
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 Journey 2:30 Key lessons Coach has learned along the way 4:22 How Coach learned to think outside the box from previous coaches 6:24 How teams gameplanned against him 8:10 How his unique offense impacted the culture of his program and his numbers 10:16 How they deal with weather given their offensive system 12:24 How he helped mold Avon Lake’s offense 15:30 Key aspects to forming his culture 17:21 How to keep the positive momentum in a program moving from year to year 19:47 Challenges his program has faced this offseason 24:28 What Coach will be talking about at his upcoming clinic 25:56 How much tite front they see with their base empty sets 27:30 Technique for their unique snaps 28:13 Running plays for the QB and how it becomes it an advantage in their offense 30:00 What they see in coverage 31:55 Self scout and internal focus 34:01 Utilizing the R4 system 35:45 Using players from the other side of the ball when you have a 2 platoon team 38:22 Winning Edge
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 Mines 01:12 A tool to share with players 01:31 Starting with a coach driven off season 01:55 Move the individual to being about others 02:37 Overview of the five levels 03:38 Lowest level – seniority 03:54 Selfish – not invested in the team 04:07 Unselfish producing some results but not necessarily for others 04:38 Self-sacrifice – committed to the team and making sacrifices 04:57 Investment in others and being influential presence 05:25 Off season starts with more of an individual focus and more coach driven 05:45 Coaches need to model positive leadership 06:21 Utilize the leadership ladder to have conversations with players 07:17 Positive individuals and how to deal with those not aligned 08:05 Transition to player driven by creating opportunities
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 Journey 5:37 How coach developed his offensive philosophy 8:43 How Miran teaches and educates his players 12:18 Role of play action in his RPO offense 17:17 Quick naked/boot 21:29 How he fits WR screens in his offense 24:23 How he approaches his professional development 28:07 Winning Edge
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 journey 4:49 Riggs approach to following up a legendary coach 6:30 The culture at Jenks 8:44 Riggs approach to the year 2020 and all it’s obstacles 11:27 Advice for Coach’s as they kick off their offseason under covid 13:15 Focus on what you can control 15:40 New things they tried during the pandemic that they will take with them after 18:42 How the circumstances of this year played into a full team effort on gameday 20:40 Dealing with players who were quarantined 22:22 Importance of football to his community 23:50 Winning Edge
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 effective
Lesson 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.com
Ignition 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.com
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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 notes
1:23 Coach’s journey 4:03 What Coach has learned so far from the coaches he’s worked with and under 10:25 Self and program evaluation 12:50 “Outwork Smartly” 20:30 Game Planning and evaluating situations over a 3-5 year span 24:10 Building an offense around an offensive line 28:55 How he “brands” his offense 31:43 How they make the offense unique to them 35:16 Importance of players understanding the play calls and why 37:38 Winning Edge
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 Run 3:18 Difficulties they faced this year with Covid 5:28 More difficulties with the situation like not having a locker room 10:07 How to recover some of the aspects of the season that were lost 12:23 Dealing with the limitations this coming offseason 17:11 Effective strategies for watching film when you’re not with the kids 19:55 Role of accountability 21:22 Pre-snap stemming 27:57 How different alignments help mess with offenses 33:00 Countering offensive indicators 36:26 How they teach their base alignments and terminology 40:24 How Coach Tube has progressed the offseason plans for coaches
Previous Podcasts:
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/uptempo-defense-eric-kasperowicz-head-coach-of-pine-richland-high-school-gibsonia-pa
https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tips-for-a-successful-summer-with-eric-kapserowicz-hc-pine-richland-hs-pa
You can find all of Coach’s CoachTube courses here: Basics of the 4-3 Defense https://bit.ly/384kDnB Stopping the Pass in the 4-3 Defense https://bit.ly/3nmvMXu Stopping the Run in the 4-3 Defense https://bit.ly/3nidO8A 3x1 Adjustments https://bit.ly/3gLuR0r
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 system 4:48 Finding better answers and building on Zone Match 7:23 How Cogan put his own fingerprints on the scheme 9:08 Differences between Zone Match, Spot Drop and Man Match coverage 14:12 Advantages to playing Zone Match vs Man Match 16:06 The “dividers” in his scheme 21:38 Does Coach feel as if the teams in his conference are scheming vs his defense differently 24:16 Rules of the droppers 29:56 Teaching vs 2-back and how that hits together 32:30 How his defense plays vs some more traditional schemes and plays 35:06 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 mesh 39:58 Wha he has found he needs to improve going forward 43:00 Drill ideas 44:06 Coach’s courses on Coach Tube
Coach Tube Courses: https://coachtube.com/course/football/foundations-of-zone-match-1-high-coverage/13058034?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
https://coachtube.com/course/football/3-4-down-even-space-zone-1-high-run-fits/11312303?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
https://coachtube.com/course/football/zone-match-1-high-vs-spread/11821474?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
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 Journey 4:54 Track-Football Consortium 7:34 14 point turnaround 11:30 Breaking traditions in football practices 15:50 How fatiguing guys during the week can hurt their performance on game-day 18:12 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” work 23:33 How speed creates endurance 27:47 Letting games be the hardest thing you do every week 31:40 Coach’s Feed the Cats Certification on Coach Tube 34:12 Connect with Coach
Coach Tube Course:
https://coachtube.com/course/track-and-field/feed-the-cats-the-off-season-speed-workout/12361114
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 -Results
The 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 jump
Get his course, "Turnaround an Offense with Tempo" on CoachTube: https://coachtube.com/course/football/turnaround-an-offense-with-tempo-keith-barefield/11947179?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
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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 grow 19:07 Hawkins experience working with Coach Orgeron 24:18 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 campus 33:00 Importance of having “Good-Eyes” as a defensive lineman 39:36 Coaching points for outside zone and his basic d-line techniques 48:01 Winning Edge 51:17 Coach’s Recruiting areas
Joining host Keith Grabowski on today’s podcast is former NFL Runningback 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 runningbacks 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 Coach 3:15 What Walker believes makes a successful coach 5:43 Walkers platform for helping coaches grow 9:21 Developing the every down back 11:15 Owing the offensive line as a runningback 14:02 The responsibility of the coach to teach an elite runningback 16:34 What Walker teaches in his gap scheme 25:23 Outside zone 29:30 Walker's role in developing the game plan 35:36 Winning Edge 36:53 Connecting with Coach
Walker’s CoachTube Course:
https://coachtube.com/course/football/developing-the-complete-running-back/13031370
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 22 2:17 Biggest challenges he faced when he became a HC 4:01 How is program actually “outworks” their opponents 5:47 How organization helps maximize the offseason 8:12 Developing athletes in the offseason 9:35 Balancing cutting edge systems with what has worked for you in the past 12:31 Clubs Coach set up in his training program 18:10 What he looks for when figuring out what needs to change when taking over a program 23:44 How to create realistic expectations and execute them 26:45 Importance of being in a strong conference to increase your level of competition 29:45 Scheduling impact 31:26 What Coach will detail in his talk at the IHSFCA 34:38 Winning Edge 35:28 Connect with coach
Illinois Coaches Clinic: http://ihsfca.coachesclinic.com/
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 football 3:36 Advice for landing an interview 5:42 Determining what value you can bring to an organization 7:31 Value of building connections 9:06 Prepping for an interview 11:10 Finding the right fit for you 13:21 Advice for adapting to an interview and the process during the pandemic 15:34 Most common failures in interviews 17:23 How you approach a job after you’ve accepted it 20:10 Dealing with unexpected Challenges that arise after you’ve accepting a job 22:22 Key takeaways to pass along to coaches 25:04 How he came up with his coaching philosophy template 27:06 Connecting with Rzeppa
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 position 3:31 Role of analytics in Coach’s program 4:45 Which numbers they look at to determine who should get more touches 6:21 Their process for logging and recording data 8:26 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 seasons 15:11 Their approach going into 2021 season 16:55 What his staff is looking forward to learning during clinic season 19:18 Adding TE’s and FB’s into his scheme despite the “spread craze” 20:50 Winning Edge 22:20 Connect with Coach
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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 from 15:52 How big special teams was to Coach’s career 19:14 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 Edge 28:40 What Coach will talk about at Illinois clinic
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 Front
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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 about 5:08 What his head coach thought about it initially 9:04 Coach’s main obstacles 11:56 How it changed his coaching method 17:00 Concept of mental reps 20:14 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 virtually 28:07 How they operated on gameday 36:09 Practice vs gameday 38:02 Coach’s biggest takeaways from coaching virtually and what he would tell other coaches 43:17 How to get in touch with coach if you have questions about his setup
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 Journey 2:21 Coach’s current role 4:20 3 Dimensions of coaching 6:52 Practical side of the 2nd and 3rd dimensions 9:51 Talking to coaches about fitting in the drill into practice time and finding out how it’ll best work for each program 14:41 Importance of just knowing all your teammates names 16:00 Helping coaches reach the heart of their players 20:45 Coaching the heart of players with teams 24:10 How coaches can get more involved with his program 28:33 What coach will talk about in his upcoming talk 29:15 The Winning Edge
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 Notes
1:07 How is their RPO system unique from others 3:05 Personnel grouping and basic understanding for the QB 5:06 How their RPO’s help their run game and how numbers dictate what they run 8:20 Understanding the defense 12:04 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 side 27:48 Training the receivers on the twins side 38:45 Efficient practicing 42:45 Implementing the pistol and how it can benefit the offense 44:55 What kind of in game adjustments they make 46:27 Recommendations for coaches starting this system
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 Principal 2:45 Operating in today’s culture 4:50 Virtual interviews and how Covid has changed the interview process 9:50 How an initial virtual interview can be more beneficial than in person 11:23 Keys to interviewing on zoom 13:50 Virtual Backgrounds 15:10 Importance of being on time to zoom interviews 16:55 Making sure your tech is up 19:11 Getting your personality to come through via video 21:22 Keeping you attention span 23:12 Sending emails before and after the meeting 28:17 Recording yourself 30:55 Sharing your screen in an interview 33:10 Fore’s resources that are available to you
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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 Zones 3:09 How the field chart breaks down 7:43 Personnel groups and strategy when you’re in the “black group” 14:39 Situational identity in practice 22:22 Gold Zone Goals 25:27 Brown Zone 28:51 4-Verts and other courses Mullin has on Coach Tube 31:00 Connect with Coach
Illinois Coaches Clinic: ihsfca.coachesclinic.com
Coach’s Coach Tube Courses
Defensive ID: The Triangle https://coachtube.com/course/football/big-o-defensive-i-d-the-triangle-attacking-a-defense/12748136?ambassador=325306f59bb543b6883ff4baa
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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 program 2:55 When he decided he wanted to Coach 7:11 The Coach who had the most impact on Spack 11:13 Fundamentals that his defenses believe in 20:26 What caused him to switch his defense from and even front to an odd front 27:30 Advantage of going from odd to even based on the down 31:35 How coach feels in the 3-4 going against run heavy teams 34:42 Winning Edge
Illinois Clinic Link:
IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com
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 Notes
1:45 Coach’s ability to turn things around at different programs 3:11 Empowering his assistants 4:13 Trusting your assistant coaches 6:17 Giving up play calling duties 8:44 Making the bigger picture decisions during the game 10:31 Game management 12:26 Knowing who you’re coaching and building relationships 16:43 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 Clinic 29:17 Winning Edge 30:40 Connect with Coach
Illinois Clinic Link:
IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com
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 coach 4:05 Key takeaways from the Coaches he learned from 7:52 The foundation of Cushings culture 10:14 Special things Coach’s teams do in the community, even during Covid 13:13 Value of a football program in the big picture of the world 14:55 Empowering his assistant coaches 18:31 Simplifying his message to his players 23:21 Doing accountability the right way 26:42 How Coach took time to make his message concise 29:22 How to adjust if players aren’t getting the message 31:36 Overview of what Cushing will be talking about at the IHFCA 33:46 Winning Edge 35:45 Connect with Coach
Illinois Clinic Link:
IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com
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 Notes
2:35 Tepper’s great staff and background at Illinois 4:11 When Tepper made the decision to become a coach 7:06 Coach’s philosophy and the influence they have on kids 11:02 How he landed on the 3-4 defense 16:12 Adjustments to 12 and 21 personnel 19:38 3-3 vs 12 personnel 30:12 Playing vs teams that try and unstack the stack 32:51 Studying of offensive line splits 37:37 Finding people to gather important information for you 39:22 Key attributes Tepper looks for in a Linebacker 53:14 Intangibles Tepper looks for in his LB’s 56:29 Winning Edge
Illinois Clinic Link:
IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com
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 Coach 2:12 Watching his sons coaching journey 3:22 Advice he gave his sons on how to deal with the unique challenges this season 4:38 Be Yourself 6:17 What Coach picked up from his mentors 10:15 Narrowing your offseason approach to help fit your beliefs, system and program 13:00 Advice to young coaches on how to be a better teacher of the game 14:34 Importance of run/pass balance in your offense and what creates it 20:05 Balancing what you do vs gameplan 21:30 Intentionally setting up tendencies based off self scout 22:29 Biggest factors in determining whether or not your QB is ready 25:41 What current coaches are struggling with while Coach is watching games 28:09 Winning Edge
Illinois Clinic Link:
IHSFCA.coachesclinic.com
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.
The Leadership Journey - Week 2, Changing the Culture
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. Kight discusses changing culture in today’s podcast.
01:20 Alonzo Highsmith’s observation on Hard Knocks 01:58 Patience and discipline in changing a culture 03:00 Culture matters to winning and the quality of the experience 04:10 Culture is not the objective; it must have a function and relevance 05:53 What are you changing the culture for? 06:10 Contribute to the environment you are in 08:29 Urgency plus patience with discipline 09:23 Not urgent enough in pressing people now 10:20 Don’t rush when you see the pay off 11:50 Be urgent in the day and patient over two years 12:58 What does urgency done correctly look like? 13:55 Three things: maniacal commitment, intolerant of anything but the standard, do it with a ton of love 17:00 A unique combination 21:54 Being maniacal and intolerant is not an excuse to mistreat people 25:30 Urgency - don’t let empathy stop you from being urgent 26:27 Discipline is required 28:00 The intent of discipline 29:20 Doing things out of compliance, obedience, or discipline 29:48 Weakness of compliance and limitations of obedience 31:38 What can we learn from the opportunities of game day? 32:20 Culture is measured in years 33:00 Look for language change and behavior change 34:00 Look for micro ways to adjust in-season 34:24 Incremental changes begin to build up 35:46 Make significant major changes in the off season 38:35 The outcomes are going to come the we are good enough to earn them
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The Game Plan with Coach Charlie Coiner and guest John Shoop
Guest 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 bio 02:09 Change in the focal point of offense 02:47 Continue developing QB mechanics in season 04:20 The value of the QB coach 04:50 Constant feedback is necessary 05:17 Calibration and timing 06:14 Coaching “that guy” and protecting him in practice 07:09 Working with the second quarterback 08:31 Grading players on their proficiency of the playbook 09:37 Continuing to prepare for contingency plans 10:58 John Shoop joins the show 11:39 Challenge of honing the decision while improving mechanics 12:09 The best coaches think of an entire practice as an individual period 12:50 Always coach techniques 13:50 Working waist up and waist down 14:49 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 step 18:30 Harder to correct the upper body 19:51 Training the lower body 21:14 “The eye of the hurricane” 21:46 Coaching up fundamentals outside of individual 22:17 The value of 7 on 7 in QB development 24:33 Working with the youth league and 7 on 7 coaches 25:27 Offense today and how they stimulate enthusiasm 29:38 Number one goal in the NFL for a quarterback – start 16 games 30:35 Be intentional about durability 31:05 Dick Jauron – cumulative effects of hits 32:32 A play that can work at all three levels – “Razor” 36:59 The upper body – Peyton Manning 38:36 7 on 7 in practice tips to get a more game like feel 42:00 Getting more out of the drill for number two QB
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 League
On today’s show, Ashfield and host Keith Grabowski talk about his experience playing and coaching overseas and developing as an offensive line coach.
Show Notes
2:15 Going from football player to coach 7:18 Practice style of his college head coach, John Gagliardi 10:52 Playing football abroad 12:33 Putting players in the best situations to succeed 14:34 Coaching football overseas 17:14 Developing schemes later in coaching career 18:24 Transition from playing quarterback to coaching offensive line 21:49 Building the offensive line at Rice 25:43 Giving control to the players 29:02 Players modifying the scheme to their advantage 32:32 Implementing successful and safe technique 35:09 Using strongest part of the body in blocking 38:21 Best drill to unlock the player’s hips into the block 40:47 Ashfield’s go-to play to call 42:19 Why he uses the wing on the gap scheme 43:45 The Winning Edge
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 how
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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 plan 2. Goal 5 points avg. per Red Zone attempt 3. Game plan menu 4. Practice Plan 5. Visualize the calls 6. Go with your gut
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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 plays
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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 journey 7:18 Transition from high school to GA to assistant 12:58 How different systems shaped his Run and Shoot offense 15:40 Evolution of the passing game both offensively and defensively 18:58 First QB meeting during camp 25:15 Communicating with players during camp both for positives and negatives 29:36 Developing fundamentals early in camp and during the season 37:35 Teaching decision making in the classroom 42:49 Evaluation process 47:55 Winning edge
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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 - Intro 00:32 - What the game means to you 03:11 - Benefits of the event 04:59 - Communication 07:18 - Working and communicating with assistant coaches (Breaking walls) 09:27 - Communicating with your quarterback 10:59 - Setting expectations 12:28 - Simplicity under pressure 14:27 - Championship effort 15:24 - Human element 17:10 - Simplistic advantageous system 18:44 - Analytics (Attack 3rd Down) 20:18 - Putting together a game-plan (Information sheets) 21:44 - Game week 25:21 - Winning Edge 26:28 - Goodbyes/Outro
Link For Illinois Clinic:
https://ihsfca.coachesclinic.com/
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 yourself 2:57 Having a positive attitude towards work 3:30 Become an expert at your position 4:17 Treatment of your players 7:17 Be highly organized as a coach 8:05 Have a teaching progression 8:29 Organizing drills 13:04 Importance of having a drill list Get this entire presentation from Coach Orgeron on CoachTube. https://bit.ly/2TKPe30
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From the Archives
On 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 him 5:40 Learning in two different systems 8:57 Different aspects of coaching tight ends 11:32 Installation 16:28 Positional walk throughs 19:02 Pillars of his TE group 22:27 Highlighting the positives during camp 25:12 Individual period time distribution 30:40 Using as many different players as possible 34:05 Evaluation process 39:53 Winning edge
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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 bio 03:20 Coach Case’s start with press man 05:00 Robert Davis at Vanderbilt 06:15 Learning from players 07:00 Teaching press man at LSU 09:30 Moving it to North Carolina 10:20 Difference in technique 12:10 Being on the same page 12:30 Defending in different eras 14:00 Matchups and playing off 15:40 Keeping the technique refined 16:25 Difficulty coaching up different coverage 17:20 Recruit the skill and coach it up 19:30 How good are you up front? 21:05 Press man on 3rd down to get off the field 21:40 Coach Case’s technique breakdown 23:05 Stab technique cover 1 or 0 24:25 Disrupt the timing 25:30 Working the hips 26:40 Off the ball coach patience 28:30 Finding the ball 31:22 Coaching technique in 1-on-1 33:40 Man defending RPO 35:05 Western Alamance High School 36:30 How Coach Case got into football 38:30 Playing in the Marine Corp 39:40 Coaching in the Marine Corp 41:35 Carson Newman College 45:30 Giving the defensive line credit 47:40 Football changing Coach Case’s life 48:30 How Case learned it 49:00 Keith’s similar learning experience 50:10 Coach Case’s military mixing with football
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 pass 15:10 What coach is looking for in a player 18:28 Defending the RPO 22:06 Loose’s favorite RPO from the offensive perspective 25:03 Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation 33:28 Making a difference through Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation
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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 NOTES 1:09 Coaching in his blood 2:16 Lessons learned as a young coach 3:46 Building relationships with players 5:51 Keys to coaching the running back position 7:46 How Horton makes the most of his individual sessions with running backs 11:16 Coaching points for winning the block in pass protection 13:28 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 play 21:32 Why good outfielders make good punt returners 23:47 Key traits Horton looks for on recruiting trail 26:05 Why coaches should not pass judgment too quickly on players 27:15 Best coaching advice received 27:51 Book recommendation 29:59 Learning RPO 31:01 Favorite piece of coaching technology 33:06 Concerns for future of the game 34:39 Advice to a young coach 36:10 Two-minute drill 37:55 The winning edge
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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.
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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 Notes 1:38 What got Ash into coaching 3:26 Learning to be a head coach at a young age 5:01 Creating a successful program at Drake 8:21 Building culture at the FCS level 10:52 Changes in recruiting and student-athlete development 13:00 Transition from head coach to offensive analyst 15:57 Future of analytics in football 21:20 Using Championship Analytics in an up-tempo offense 23:36 Analytics as part of the pre-game game plan 29:16 Using analytics on the defensive side of the ball 34:50 Practicing in-game situations within analytics coaching 39:25 The ever-changing two-point chart 42:25 Small college and high school use for CAI 43:51 Recommendations of how high school coaches can use basic analytics
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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 Notes 2:30 Evolution of the run game 6:33 Shifting and motioning 13:58 Importance of changing personnel 18:25 Keeping the tempo up 19:53 Game planning tempo 20:32 Changes Drinkall has made to his practice routine 28:41 Looking at data from practice 30:12 Motioning from the backfield
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 Notes
1:13 Transition from being a player to a coach at the same school 3:59 Influence from Coach Kehres into Candle’s philosophy 6:31 Impact of former Toledo coach Matt Campbell from playing to coaching 8:27 Creating the culture of the Toledo coaching staff 10:19 Expectations of Candle’s staff at Toledo 12:14 Keys to having success with recruiting 14:51 Tips to promoting football at the high school level 17:42 How Candle built a culture leading to a MAC championship 20:50 What differentiates Candle’s coaching style from others. 23:18 Developing a dynamic offense at Toledo 25:53 Balancing a coach’s scheme and the players 27:10 Focusing on the student-athletes 27:51 The Winning Edge
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From the Archives- Game Plan week 3: Bobby April – Special Teams
Keith 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 intro 03:45 Bobby April bio 06:35 Gameday organization 07:30 Giving guys responsibility 09:00 Working the dots system 11:42 Special teams transition 14:50 Everybody moving in the same direction 17:22 Head coach special teams relationship 21:25 Being on the same ship 22:30 Communication 27:50 Playing starters on special teams 28:40 Coach April’s formula 30:30 Discussing with the head coach 31:35 Coming back to communication 34:15 Head Coach and special teams synonymous 35:20 Practicing special teams transition 37:30 Providing resources
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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 Notes 1:15 Upcoming season for Middle Tennessee 2:30 Adapting formation and trying to not lose the game 6:12 Balancing offense, defense and special teams at a program 9:10 Creating and changing schemes based on personnel 13:20 The history of the Tony Franklin System 18:15 Importance of designing a solid practice, the Perfect Drill 22:58 Tips in building an effective practice, Manning-Goff Feet 29:25 Instructing coaches to pay attention to detail within practice 32:03 Using Peyton Manning’s fundamentals and footwork 37:05 Teaching quarterbacks the RPO 43:42 Routes on air, getting the most out of receiver drills 45:44 The Winning Edge
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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 Notes
1:10 Leonhard on how he met his wife 2:04 How his wife helps make work-life balance easier 3:23 What makes his sons unique 5:06 Transitioning from playing to coaching with his family 7:06 Early career decisions made with his wife 8:54 Making time for family while in season 10:36 Having a kid-friendly environment at work 12:39 Diving into coaching without serving as a graduate assistant first 14:19 Using coaches’ knowledge and teaching skills 16:24 Game planning without looking too far ahead 18:57 Preparing the best ways to win the game 21:47 Coaching players to understanding and executing 24:33 Getting players to buy in to the game plan 27:11 Learning from other programs while focusing inward 30:19 Being fully prepared and still losing the game 34:18 Knowing when to sacrifice time and when not to 36:13 Making an importance on seeing the big picture 37:54 His kids putting things in perspective after a loss 39:32 Legacy for his family through coaching
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 notes
1:08 Osovet’s process for putting together the game plan 5:10 Attacking third down 6:25 Breaking down the practice week 9:18 Finding success in the red zone 10:56 Adjusting to spread offense 12:22 Adding a wrinkle late in the season 14:30 The winning edge
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 Notes
1:10 Coach Yeast reflects on the 2017 season 2:15 What the coaching staff looks at prior to game day 4:05 How to determine which matchups to exploit 6:10 Developing a game plan 8:10 Coach Yeast talks about different packages they use 13:10 How Franklin College’s quarterbacks prepare for game day 17:10 Coach Yeast talks about their practice organization and drills 22:50 Coach’s best concept 26:45 How much RPO plays a part in the offense 27:45 RPO does not change play calling mentality 30:55 Coach Yeast looks ahead to the 2018 season
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 plays 3:12 How defenses react 4:40 How analytics help his defense 6:18 What stats Coach focuses on more than other teams 9:25 Why they don’t use goal boards 11:22 How his staff evaluates the players 14:04 The culture of competition 17:12 Making every kid important 20:43 Overview of Coach’s five unstoppable plays 23:44 Coach’s work with Rick Jones 25:30 Questions from Coach’s video 26:55 Coach’s contact Info http://coachandcoordinator.com/
Connect with Coach: Twitter: @CoachKelley1 @CoachKGrabowski
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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.
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 notes
0:55: What got Brogan into education and coaching 1:40: Things Brogan realized he needed to succeed 4:08: Spending nearly a half-century at one school 6:55: Creating an environment that keeps assistant coaches long-term 8:35: Difficult circumstances in how Brogan took over the program 11:06: Offseason dedication 14:35: The program’s explosive running offense 17:25: Spending time on younger kids, non-skill positions 21:28: Pushing players to excel in today's society 25:10: The future of the game 30:10: The winning edge
Jonathan Himebauch, OL Coach, Birmingham Stallions On 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 notes
1:15: Himebauch’s football journey, from coach’s kid on up 9:45: Engagement and communication with students 12:30: Learning what players will respond to 17:40: Process for player learning and evaluation 25:50: Players have to believe in you and what you’re teaching 31:55: Offensive line culture 38:30: Key difference between American and Canadian football 41:30: Advice for coaches at any level 44:45: The winning edge
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 Bio 06:00 2-minute offense with young QBs 07:20 Organizing 2-minute offense 08:12 In the meeting & practice 09:40 Having 2-minute offense in up tempo offense 10:30 QB orchestrating the 2-minute offense in practice 11:40 Believe 12:20 Working with a mobile QB 13:50 Ball carrier situational awareness 15:00 Organizing the rotation in 2-minute offense 16:15 Being patient 18:15 Working in last plays 19:55 Coach Wade’s favorite play to set up Hail Mary 23:00 Execution of the Hail Mary 25:10 Play call out of Hail Mary position 27:20 Pay attention to detail 27:55 Common themes in all levels 28:25 Finding the package for 2-minute offense 29:20 Take time to walk through it 31:45 First Down Playbook
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 more 5:22 Fraternity of Coaches 7:02 Going against his brother who is also a coach on staff 9:08 Opening message in camp to his LB’s 11:09 Pointing out positives during camp 14:36 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 reads 20:02 Teaching and Coaching physicality of the LB position 22:42 Use of the hips 25:26 Tackling techniques Coach works in practice 27:48 Evaluation during camp 30:01 Winning Edge Connect with Coach: @CoachTyroneNix
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 Notes
0:49 Coaching history, staff moving from Wisconsin-Whitewater to Buffalo 4:28 Differences between FBS and Division III football 9:14 Adjusting to the personnel of a new team 13:18 Having flexibility within your scheme 14:40 Balancing complexity and ability to learn 15:30 Working through adversity last season at Buffalo 19:16 Accountability with how a game goes 20:32 Emphasizing ball security and drive efficiency 24:16 How to set and maintain the tempo of a game 29:26 Coordinating tempo with the rest of the team 31:41 Use of RPOs, trying to distort the defense 34:09 The Winning Edge
From the Archives: Scott Peters, Assistant Offensive Line Coach, Cleveland Browns
Today’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 notes
1:35 Peters’ background and how Tip of the Spear developed 6:30 How the system is applicable at almost every position 9:40 Why the technical aspect of blocking is so important 14:00 How the name “Tip of the Spear” applies to the system 18:30 Examples of how Tip of the Spear has been effective 21:55 How taking the head out of the contact makes the game more physical 25:50 How every part of each drill has a purpose 29:30 Peters’ current training schedule
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 Notes
0:46 Coaching solid players to success 2:08 Sticking with fundamentals in different offenses 4:16 Changes in technique to promote safety 5:52 Preparing playing against elite athletes 7:42 Adjusting practice to different kinds of players 9:00 Developing players with limited practice time 10:39 Working on blocking technique in-season 11:29 Evaluating players throughout the season 12:46 Making adjustments to make players better 14:36 Building a bond within the players you coach 16:27 Expectations for the season 18:25 Improving movement skills through strength and conditioning 20:26 Working on the skills of contact with the time given 22:08 Upperclassmen helping develop younger players 23:42 Advice to moving up in the coaching world 26:07 Keys to solid recruiting 28:35 Leading blocking technique with the hands 29:44 The Winning Edge
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 intro 02:00 Sean Lewis intro 04:30 Meeting his wife 05:50 Coach Lewis’ wife involvment 07:32 What makes her so valuable in Lewis’ life? 08:35 Coach Lewis’ son, Rory 10:15 Deciding to go into college coaching 12:36 Wife’s support being instrumental 14:20 Decision to have kids 16:35 Suggestions in the moving process as a coach 18:25 Small things Coach Lewis does to help his marriage during the season 22:55 One thing Coach Lewis does to help on the home front 24:35 Deciding to take a trip with the wife while coaching 27:03 You must be able to detach 27:38 How to manage phone time at home 32:22 All that matters is what the kids know 34:15 A struggle Coach Lewis has overcome with family and coaching 37:20 Lewis family increase in communication 38:25 How Coach Lewis’ commitment to family helps his players grow as men 39:23 Be the alpha 44:36 How Coach Lewis makes his players feel cared about beyond football 46:50 One thing Coach Lewis changed in the last three years to become a better coach 48:12 Victory formation 49:20 The legacy Coach Lewis wants to leave
From the Archives - Robby Discher, Special Teams Coordinator, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
Today 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 journey 04:15 Key lessons learned as a coach 06:05 Player relationships 07:25 What’s special about being on the Toledo staff 09:55 Bringing in the right guys in recruiting 11:15 Player ownership 13:35 Do your job to the best of your ability 15:10 Have something that makes you different as a coach 15:35 Keith’s first experience as a college coach 17:12 Keys to excelling on special teams 17:30 The fundamentals 19:00 Scheme matching the players 19:45 Coach Discher’s special teams drills to evaluate who plays on special teams 22:33 How Toledo uses starters on special teams 24:50 Finding opportunities to block punts 27:20 Bring pressure once every game 29:35 Attacking the shield 32:10 Advantages in the return game 34:05 Vertical separation 34:55 Own the ball, no penalties 36:50 Coach Discher’s favorite stat, starting field position 39:40 Winning edge 41:12 Connect with coach: Twitter: @robbydischer
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 LSU 2:36 It's the same plays over and over 3:38 You have to commit to the way they practice 4:20 MSU practice 5:13 It took 7-8 years to develop the system 6:25 Must have a great capacity for boredom 7:20 Practice is still pretty much the same as 1991 9:10 Developing as an Air Raid coach 13:45 The Air Raid National conference - introduction 16:35 Graduate assistants and opportunities to get into coaching 20:23 In season practice schedule 22:09 Quick game versus drop back footwork 26:09 Evaluating QB in recruiting 29:21 Scouting a defense if they are not playing an Air Raid team 31:21 Game planning and scripting decisions 33:25 Running the Air Raid in the SEC
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From the Archives - Michael Lombardi, Former NFL Coach/GM, Author of Gridiron Genious
On 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/Book 01:57 - Bill Walsh 04:46 - Al Davis 06:27 - What makes a great coach? 08:19 - Culture 11:51 - Divergent in thought 13:43 - Evaluation 16:51 - The Middle 8 23:00 - Managing the downs 25:44 - Over-complicating 26:43 - Coaching Staffs 28:43 - Program Guys 30:27 - Player Development 33:55 - Working with Saban and Belichick 35:46 - Special Teams 38:35 - The Winning Edge
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 @EdjVarsity
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 Notes 1:24 Transitioning from playing in the NFL to coaching 4:13 Key lessons that have helped Malone develop as a coach 7:51 The defense installed at SMU 10:28 Taking away the RPO 14:48 Advice to coaches who are looking for their next opportunity 19:39 Coach Malone’s next step in his career
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 Notes
1:34 Learning points early in coaching career 4:25 Balance in setting goals and focusing on current position 6:28 Having a variety of coaching skills 10:00 Offensive and defensive staffs working together 13:04 Bringing together all three phases 15:11 Aligning culture within a program 17:15 What he expects out of his Cincinnati players 20:23 Keys to effective recruiting 22:51 Ways to teach players the game 25:43 Helping players understand the “why” in schemes 27:12 Being efficient in practice 29:55 Key points to Cincinnati’s offense 33:44 Balancing RPO and the play-action pass 35:42 Developing players to run Level 3 RPO 37:15 The Winning Edge
From the Archives: Hall of Famer Mike Singletary
Today'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 intro 05:15 What are your eyes looking at as a middle linebacker? 06:10 Guard - center - guard read 08:25 Adapting to pistol and shotgun 11:20 Effect of hiding the ball in play action 12:50 Coaching up against the RPO 13:05 What do they normally do? 15:10 Important to have the philosophy of the offensive coordinator 16:55 Advice to a young linebacker or coach 18:12 Study the film 20:30 Important to develop an identity 21:20 What is my personnel? 22:40 Endzone copy of film 24:15 Coach Singletary’s pop steps 26:00 Coach Singletary's in game technique scenario 29:55 Coach Singletary being a student of the game 30:53 Having players in a system 32:32 Coach Singletary's unique situation 34:02 It’s a thinking man’s game 35:00 Every offensive play or player tells a story 36:05 First Down Playbook
From the Archives: Phil Longo, Offensive Coordinator, North Carolina This 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 RPOs
20:59 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 instinctively
From the Archives: Serving Others Through Football with Mike London, Head Coach William & Mary
On 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 journey 6:05 How did his journey as a police officer and through life reflect on his decision to coach 11:32 Servant leadership 16:00 How much the history of W&M means to him 18:43 Depth of his staff 22:14 Constant evolution at W&M and their work with USA Football 27:07 Evolving role of sports training technology and science 31:09 How the game has changed and how W&M prioritizes it 33:33 Winning Edge
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From the Archives - Scotty Walden, Head Coach, Austin Peay
After 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 philosophy
1:39 Start as a football coach
3:36 On being the youngest college head coach in America last season
5:45 Key learning moments early in career
8:33 Building culture
13:35 The 5 core values of Walden's program
16:45 Pat-and-Go and run-throughs, not walk-throughs
22:43 The versatility of Inside Zone
24:15 Maintaining tempo while using motion and changing personnel
27:15 Breaking down Walden's Y Cross
30:55 Approaching situational offense during the week
33:25 Keeping things simple (K.I.S.S.)
35:30 Advice to a young coach
39:15 Coaching technology
42:45 Two-minute drill
44:15 The winning edge
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 start 4:23 Key lessons Coach learned on his journey 6:37 Pillars of coach’s defense 9:31 Coach’s definition of toughness 12:29 Changes to the game 13:13 The culture that is developing at South Dakota 16:40 Evolution of defenses 20:56 Schematically putting together the defense every year 24:21 How his new way of thinking of defense affects his recruiting 27:38 How to prepare players during the week to play different techniques 32:11 Teaching the big picture 34:56 Defining coach’s defense and how he makes it his own 37:23 Tips to coaches who would want to run a similar scheme 39:25 Winning edge 41:19 Connect with coach
Connect with Coach: Twitter: @CoachTJohansen Website: goyotes.com/index.aspx?path=football
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From the Archives:
Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast guest is Noel Mazzone, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Arizona. This will be Mazzone’s first season at Arizona after two seasons at Texas A&M under new Wildcats head coach Kevin Sumlin. Prior to that, he was the OC at UCLA from 2012-15 and Arizona State from 2010-11. He spent four seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets as a wide receivers coach/consultant, in addition to collegiate stops at Mississippi, NC State, Oregon State, Auburn, Minnesota, TCU and Colorado State.
Mazzone has coached in 12 bowl games with seven different teams. He’s tutored several NFL quarterbacks, including Josh Rosen and Brett Hundley at UCLA, Brock Osweiler at Arizona State and Phillip Rivers at NC State. As a player, Mazzone played quarterback at the University of New Mexico and graduated in 1980.
On today’s show, Mazzone tells host Keith Grabowski how he puts together a game plan, integrates players and coaches in that plan, and playing with tempo.
Show Notes
1:58 How Mazzone created his offensive system 6:46 Formulating the terminology 9:16 Process of teaching terminology to players 10:03 Plays that work better in tempo 14:14 Preparing the number of plays they want to run on game day 18:48 Recognizing what opposing coordinators are doing 22:32 Building explosive plays in the game plan 25:47 Using the “12 percent rule” in game evaluation 30:36 Delegating game plan responsibilities to coaches/players 34:29 Organizing a week of practice to set up for the game 38:45 Attire and equipment for a relaxed practice day 39:53 Teaching situational “special” plays in practice 41:22 Pros and cons of using VR technology in practice 45:43 The Winning Edge
From the Archives - Joe Dailey, WR Coach, Boston College shares his insight on coordinating an offense. Dailey recorded with us while he was at Liberty. He spent 2019 as New Mexico' Offensive Coordinator and now is at Boston College.
On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast Keith Grabowski has Joe Dailey, offensive coordinator at Liberty University. Dailey is a former quarterback at Nebraska and North Carolina and used some of his personal playing experience to help influence his offensive scheme. Keith and Coach Dailey discuss what has impacted Dailey as a coach, his dynamic offensive scheme and coaching process.
01:10 Joe Dailey's coaching journey 02:12 Coaches that have made an impact on Dailey 04:15 Developing offense from previous experience 05:10 Transitioning in coaching and understanding relationships 07:12 Advice for guys that want to be a coach 08:35 Coach Dailey’s mistake as a young coach 09:48 Evolution of the offense at Liberty 10:45 Philosophy of the offense 12:54 Offensive trends 14:30 Defensive trends 16:32 Coach Dailey’s favorite concepts against tight defensive fronts 17:53 RPO in 21 & 22 personnel 19:06 Impact play for Coach Dailey, Outside zone backside RPO 21:20 Coaching the running back 22:02 Offensive line 22:25 RPO read backside 23:35 Coaching the RPO attachments 24:45 Explosive plays, Dailey’s explosive package 25:00 Sail 27:00 Training the quarterback 30:40 Inside practice 34:38 Gameday process 37:00 Tools to acquire data 38:35 Communication at halftime 40:05 What to look for postgame on film 41:25 Winning edge
From the Archives:
The guest on today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast is Erik Chinander, defensive coordinator at the University of Nebraska. This is Chinander’s first season at Nebraska after spending the last two seasons at the University of Central Florida. Chinander moved to Nebraska when Scott Frost moved from being the head coach at UCF to the same position at Nebraska. UCF’s defense forced an increased number of turnovers, ranking second in the nation in takeaways in 2017. And Chinander helped the UCF team to a 13-0 season and ranking top three in the American Athletic Conference in defensive touchdowns, scoring defense and pass efficiency defense.
Before coaching at UCF, Chinander spent two seasons at the University of Oregon. Chinander coached the outside linebackers in his second stint at Oregon. He coached one year in the NFL in 2013, working as an assistant defensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. Chinander first came to Oregon in 2010, working as an intern for a year and a defensive graduate assistant from 2011-12. His other coaching experience includes time at the University of Northern Iowa from 2004-09 and one season in 2003 at Ellsworth Community College (Iowa). Chinander played as an offensive lineman at the University of Iowa from 1998 to 2002. On today’s show, Chinander and host Keith Grabowski talk about the “black shirts” at Nebraska, running an up-tempo practice and using specific language in the game plan.
Show Notes
0:49 Learning coaching strategies from big-time coaches 2:27 Making the decision to get into coaching after playing 4:33 Transition when a coaching staff moves to a new program 7:25 Learning from Chip Kelly in being the best at practice 10:52 Balancing between practicing up-tempo and teaching players 14:15 A language to make players understand the coaches better 17:04 Spending time coordinating between offensive and defensive staff 19:03 Installing up-tempo style in the meeting room 22:48 Using brief, concise language to communicate to players 24:49 Teaching effectively in postgame evaluation 28:52 Being efficient with practice time during the week 31:40 Splitting up different parts of the game across the coaching staff 33:25 The set work flow in practice throughout the week 36:05 Getting many reps of the game plan before the game 39:12 Utilizing the outside linebackers in the odd front 40:59 Working with the defensive line in an odd front 43:06 Understanding the traditions at Nebraska 44:56 The meaning of the “black shirts” with the Nebraska defense 46:37 The Winning Edge
From the Archives:
In this episode Auburn University’s Coach Herb Hand shares some valuable insight into being a successful coach on and off the field
Coach 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.
From the Arcvhives - Tips for a Successful Pregame Speech
Host Keith Grabowski shares another page of his notebook giving tips for giving a successful pregame speech.
00:50 The stereotype of the pregame speech 01:15 Opportunity to send team out with a positive mindset 01:45 Build emotion to a crescendo over the course of the week 02:30 Communicate a focus to set the stage for Friday 03:15 12 time state champ Chuck Kyle on the pregame speech 04:29 Motivation is an attitude about what you do 05:02 It’s about getting them to step above fear of failure 06:27 Always be clear and concise 07:18 Coach Grabowski’s first game as a head coach 09:50 Separate reminders from the emotional part of the speech 10:14 Have a routine before you send them out 11:20 Rehearse what you want to say 11:50 Make sure any prop works out how you want it to 14:06 Always be positive in the pregame speech 16:40 Chuck Kyle’s first state championship pregame speech
From the Archives:
Originally an offensive consultant, Coach Dearmon was promoted by Kansas Jayhawk head coach Les Miles to serve as the program’s new offensive coordinator on October 6, 2019. Due to his previous experience as an offensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech, head coach at Bethel University (Tenn.) and analyst at Auburn University (Ala.), Coach Dearmon was able to handle the task of taking over as Kansas’ offensive coordinator mid-season. Prior to Kansas, Dearmon became one of the hottest offensive names in the game after his one-year campaign as head coach of Bethel University, where they went 10-0 and boasted an incredible 540.3 yards per game to go along with an unheard of 55 points per game, the most for any team in college football.
Show notes
:33 Start as a football coach and the jump to the college ranks
2:02 Job at Auburn
3:01 Prepared yourself for opportunity to coach college
4:31 Transition to Arkansas Tech
6:21 Getting players to buy in
8:54 Building one message on top of the other
9:59 Inspiration from Urban Meyer
11:29 Approach to practice
13:20 Teaching at a fast pace
16:51 Nuts and bolts of Dearmon’s offense
18:45 Go-to RPO play
21:21 What to do to win third-and-long
23:27 Preparing players for RPO
25:37 Mistake as young coach
29:19 Work-life balance
30:46 Two-minute drill
32:50 Winning edge
Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @BrentDearmon
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Ken Niumatalolo is today’s guest of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. Niumatalolo has been on the Navy staff since 2002 and has been the program’s head coach since 2002, posting a record of 77-42 during that stretch. He sits down with Keith Grabowski to discuss program culture at Navy, staff accountability and the advantages to running the triple option in Division I football.
Show notes
0:52 Start as a football coach
1:59 Key points in coaching development
4:41 Why the Triple Option works for Navy
6:08 Building culture at the Naval Academy
9:40 Having a "Why" as a program, and holding the staff accountable
12:56 Onboarding freshmen
15:01 Working in the RPO
17:07 Evolution of blocking in triple option
18:45 The advantages of running the triple option at the Division I level
22:06 Coaches need to have answers. In real time.
23:38 Best coaching advice received (and advice to young coaches)
25:44 Coaching in the Army-Navy Game
27:20 Creating balance
30:06 The winning edge
Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @NAVYCoachKen
From the Archives - Current Tennessee Volunteer Tight End Coach, Joe Osovet joined us in the first year of the podcast to talk ball:
RPO innovator Joe Osovet is the guest on this episode of the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. The head coach at ASA College in Brooklyn, Osovet sits down with Keith to discuss the ins and outs of his RPO system. He also dives into how young coaches can begin implementing the RPO, the absolute importance of the player-coach relationship and why new offensive coordinators should resist the temptation to try to do too much. SHOW NOTES • :51 Coaching start • 1:35 Importance of relationships • 2:33 Development as a coach • 3:40 Coaching philosophy • 5:05 3 simple rules for program culture • 6:58 Developing RPO philosophy (and why football coaches are thieves) • 8:34 Xs and Os of Osovet's offense • 10:20 Why you need to practice RPO every single day • 12:05 Modifying game plan based on QB experience • 13:23 Repping during the week • 17:26 Reads and manipulation • 19:14 Importance of ID'd the defense and relying on call sheets in key spots • 30:00 Unique RPOs and the Xs and Os of Osovet's most successful plays • 26:35 How young coaches can get started implementing RPO • 28:32 Mistake as young coach (trying to do too much) • 29:32 Book recommendations • 33:09 Utilizing technology • 34:40 Creating balance (and the importance of the coach’s wife) • 36:53 The lessons that football teaches • 39:31 Two-minute drill • 41:11 The winning edge
Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @CoachOsovet
Matt Drinkall joins Keith in today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Drinkall started as head coach at Kansas Wesleyan in 2014. After his arrival, the team has had great success, winning a school-record 10 games last year and earning a spot in the NAIA Football Championship Series for the first time since 2002. Drinkall discusses his rocky start with the Coyotes, how his team has fun, and breaks down his offense in the podcast.
Show notes
1:10 Drinkall’s start at Kansas Wesleyan
3:50 Balancing fun and hard work
7:07 Defining success and failure outside wins and loses
8:58 How Drinkall prepares incoming freshman
10:21 Why seniors are responsible for creating a legacy
13:11 Breaking down the power spread offense
19:15 Why he keeps a thin playbook
23:31 Focus on being a teacher of the game
27:38 Breaking down the weekly practice schedule
34:10 The benefits of shoulder tackle
40:14 Why the team tackles QB during practice
41:51 The winning edge
@CoachKGrabowski @DrinkallCoach
On today's podcast former Alden HS (NY) head coach and USA Football Master Trainer Rob Currin joins Keith to discuss the S.T.A.R. method of designing individual practice periods. Keith and Rob discuss how this applies to various positions and skills on both sides of the ball by providing specific examples.
Twitter: @rob_currin @CoachKGrabowski
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith is joined by coach Rob Pomazak to discuss the adjustments and adaptations he is making to continue building his football program by design starting . Pomazak is the head coach at St. Charles North (IL), 2018 IL state runner-up.
00:40 Adapting in a time of unknowns 01:45 Adjusting to changing timelines 04:51 Dealing with players emotions 08:48 Message to players as things change 10:17 Plans for the future; remaining fluid 12:07 Having digital resources for the program 15:50 Dealing with “Zoom fatigue” 18:13 Keeping a human touch to the virtual world 21:57 Four quarter development plan shifts 23:57 Digital combine and recruiting fair 28:45 The coaches, players, parents role in recruiting during COVID19 34:57 Best utilizing coaches in the process 36:50 Getting players video from practice to recruiters 38:47 Looking forward to series with Coach Pomazak
Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @RobertPomazak
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In this Football For All crossover episode, Dallas Cowboys Offensive Guard Zack Martin joins Keith Grabowski to discuss how playing multiple sports better prepared him for football, especially in college at Notre Dame. Martin also discusses the two-point stance and how it is useful in training young athletes to better pay the game.
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we feature part of USA Football’s “Inside the Program” series. Coach Steve Specht, has been the head coach at St. Xavier High School (Ohio), since 2004. During his tenure Coach Specht has led the Bombers to three state championships and he also was named NFL High School Coach of the Year as well. In this episode Coach Specht shares the importance of the game at St. Xavier and to the community.
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On today's episode Keith Grabowski share some of Paul Brown's ideas from the book PB: The Paul Brown Story. Brown was on the forefront of innovation in football and his ideas on coaching are timeless.
Grabowski shares and comments on Paul Brown's thought on : -Coaching philosophy -Player-coach relationship -Setting the foundation -Coaches as partners -The importance of family -The type of player he wants -Rules -Training camp -Teaching and learning -Offense install -Technical aspects of the game -The type of linemen he wants -Using the fullback -How Otto Graham and Marion Motley created the draw play -The passing game -Defense flexibility -Special teams -Being professionals but having fun
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Today's episode is a crossover episode from our Football For All Podcast. USA Football's Andy Ryland joins us to discuss how we can better acclimate our players' bodies for the contact loads and forces they will take on during a season. With an extended shutdown which may keep our players out of contact for over a year, it's important to think about how we can prepare them for the next time they step onto the field. It's a concept that is taking off with college strength and conditioning coaches and Ryland gives us an overview.
Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @USAFootballMT
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On today's episode, Keith Grabowski is joined by two University of Denver professors to discuss mental health and issues that may arise during the COVID19 shutdown. The doctors discuss how to better understand mental health and create an environment that allows player to share how they are feeling. The also give suggestions and resources to help coaches in this area.
Dr. Mark Aoyagi is a Senior Consultant, Sport & Performance Excellence Consultants; Director of Sport & Performance Psychology, Univ. of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology. He works with NFL, NHL and NBA teams.
Dr. Brian Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009.
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Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @DrGearity @MarkAoyagi
On today's episode, Kahari Hicks from Cleveland Heights High School joins us again, this time to talk about his new book, Navigating the Recruiting Process. Coach Hicks recently joined us to talk about the Build the Bridge Program. He gives updates on Build the Bridge, and along with Coach Grabowski, shares insight into the changing dynamics of recruiting. The coaches give practical tips for coaches, parents, and players involved in the recruiting process.
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On today's podcast, Jeff Mullen, former OC at West Virginia University and UNC-Charlotte joins us to discuss numbers, angles, and grass, and calling the right play.
Mullen 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.
:40 Background 3:30 Influences on his coaching 5:47 Offensive influences and carryover 7:37 Defense identification 9:42 Numbers, Angles, Grass 12:40 The plays and how they attack 16:23 Time of possession and tempo 19:19 Tempo late in the game 22:20 Sugar huddle and advantages 24:02 Practice planning 31:39 Plays for situations 35:34 4-minute offense 37:55 Keeping it simple for the QB and OL 41:14 Resources and contact info
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Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @thebigOsystem
Contact: https://thebigosystem.com jeffmullen@thebigosystem.com
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On today's podcast, Keith Grabowski shares and comments on his favorite chapter of any coaching book, "Strategies and Tactics for Dealing with a Highly Competitive Adversary" from Finding the Winning Edge by Bill Walsh. Much of what Walsh talks about in the chapter is highly applicable to what every team in the country is facing as they prepare for the season in the midst of a pandemic.
Coach Specht's Course: https://coachtube.com/course/football/steve-specht-defending-a-key-receiver/8428166
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We revisit this podcast from the 2018 season because the topics in preparing for a season with little time are applicable right now. There's a lot to learn from the experience Vince DiGaetano, now an assistant coach at Fordham had when he decided to accept the head coaching job at SUNY Maritime.
Shownotes: This week in the Deliberate Practice series, Keith Grabowski and Andy Ryland talk with coach Vince DiGaetano about his adaptation in a very fast coaching move. The coaches discuss how he kept laser focus with a five day turn around after accepting a head coaching job. Coach DiGaetano discusses building the culture, having vision, and the 5 Fights Philosophy. Coach DiGaetano describes how contact and tackling work into his practices to better his players.
:00 Advanced Tackling System 02:30 Laser focus for coach Digaetano 04:30 Family 05:00 Staffing and vision 06:00 Keeping familiarity for the players 06:50 Reaching out to the players 07:20 Learning the operation 08:00 Enhancing the experience for the players 08:18 Parents 09:10 Being a principal and coach 10:00 Program core values 10:40 W.A.R.F.A.C.E 11:52 Getting specific with tackling drills 12:30 5 Fights Philosophy on t-shirts 13:40 Making the players apart of the learning 14:10 Constant reinforcement of the philosophy 15:25 Andy’s thoughts on the 5 Fight Philosophy t-shirts 16:05 Makes the coaches learn and teach 17:00 The players like the reinforcement 17:45 Players writing the practice plan 18:25 What are their core fundamentals? What needs teaching? 20:35 Coach Digaetano working fundamentals in conditioning 21:45 Digaetano working with strength and conditioning staff 22:45 Strength coaches must have input 24:10 4th quarter drill 25:55 Player surveys in season 27:00 Three team goals 27:50 Accountability for the coaches 28:30 Using the feedback 29:12 Assistant coach of the week building moral 32:30 Balancing teaching, installing, correcting and preparation 33:15 Reversing the contact model 34:25 Working body movement 34:55 Working it into scheme 36:30 Evaluation and development of younger players 38:00 Getting the players involved in scheme 38:45 It’s about working together to get the right answer 39:45 Continue to recruit the players you have on the roster 41:15 Grouping kids by ability to service them 41:55 Working with the coaches too 42:20 Gradually introducing the 5 fights 42:40 Being passionate about it 43:33 Look at the opponent 45:40 Tackling drill adjustment 47:26 Team tackling drill 49:25 Learning from the unpredictable 50:10 Andy summary and breakdown 52:25 Being creative and keeping players excited 53:05 Having fun Contact the coaches: @CoachDig @USAFootballMT @CoachKGrabowski
In part 2 of our discussion, Dr. Mayur Pandya and Joe Kasper of Ace Sports Performance join Keith on the podcast to discuss their work with top NFL quarterbacks, how they find a synergy between their areas of psychiatry and coaching, and how they apply mindfulness.
Kasper, and assistant quarterback at Duke and Dr. Pandya joined together to develop a protocol for developing the mental performance of elite athletes in helping them understand their mental focus and the concept they created of "energy pie."
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On today's episode, Dr. Mayur Pandya and Joe Kasper of Ace Sports Performance join Keith on the podcast to discuss their work with top NFL quarterbacks.
Kasper, and assistant quarterback at Duke and Dr. Pandya joined together to develop a protocol for developing the mental performance of elite athletes in helping them understand their mental focus and the concept they created of "energy pie."
In the first half of this discussion, Pandia and Kasper give an overview of their work. Part two will focus on specific examples on how both areas of psychiatry and performance work together.
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Starting the season off on the right foot is as important as ever, and on today's episode, four FBS coaches share how they approach the first meeting with their position group.
00:19 Ty Nix, Defensive Coordinator, UTSA - establishing relationships love and caring for players 03:00 Eric Mele, Runningbacks Coach, Mississippi - setting standards and expectations for success 06:12 Craig Stutzman, Co-OC/QB Coach, Washington State - attitude and work ethic to be the best position group in the country 12:25 Cody Kennedy, Tulane - educating players to best do their jobs
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On today’s podcast we put a focus on how to best prepare your team for week one. As we face new challenges, now is a time to apply some of the best knowledge and science in sport to have our team and players performing optimally. Joining us are three Division 1 strength and conditioning coaches and a state champion on how they apply the science.
2:01 Louisiana Tech strength and conditioning coach Kurt Hester: Why old school conditioning is out of date 6:50Ryan Horton, Director of Applied Sports Science at Georgia Tech: Key things to look at to make sure kids are performing optimally, and adjusting practice to simulate game tempo 13:31Kirk Fridrich: Building into week 1 and mapping out camp accordingly 20:15 Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete High Performance at the College of William & Mary: The first game conundrum and coaching your team into shape
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Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @TheKurtHester @CoachRyanHorton @coach_fred @ErikKorem
On today's podcast we re-visit our conversations with six FBS coaches on how they work on the fundamentals in camp. With an unprecedented time ahead of us we need to be efficient and effective with the time available, and these coaches explain how they use their individual time to improve their players. Joining us are: Scott Fountain, Special Teams Coordinator, Arkansas Tyrone Nix, Defensive Coordinator, UTSA Eric Mele, RB Coach, Mississippi State Craig Stutzman, Co-OC/QB Coach, Washington State Cody Kennedy, OL Coach, Tulane Nick Sheridan, OC/QB Coach, Indiana
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On today's podcast, we pull together the thoughts of nine coaches from the FBS to learn how they evaluate their individual position and units. Evaluation is always important, and maybe even more so in a season that will have less time to prepare players for week 1.
1:14 David Elson, Marian University DC on communication and expectations to set the process. 8:06 Tyrone Nix, current defensive coordinator UTSA on the product that is seen on game day 10:56 Bobby Acosta, former FBS, FCS, D3 coach, current head coach at IMG Academy on evaluation of playmakers and building the offensive line. 14:36 Eric Mele, RB coach Mississippi State, evaluating the measurables for the running backs 19:21 Eric Eidsness, offensive coordinator/QB Coach Northern Illinois, objectivity through specific grading criteria. 26:14 Craig Stutzman, co-offensive coordinator/QB coach Washington State, holistic grading and creating one voice for QB/WR. 31:55 Cody Kennedy, OL coach Tulane, the O-Line Stock Report and evaluating to create chemistry 36:09 Nick Sheridan, offensive coordinator/QB Coach Indiana, being simple in grading tight ends, getting more players above the line ready. 42:04 Scott Fountain, special teams coordinator Arkansas, alignment, assignment, technique and involving assistants. Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @coachdavidelson @CoachTyroneNix @CoachBA1010 @CoachMeleMSU @CoachEidsness @CoachStutzman @CoachCKennedy @IUCoachSheridan @CoachSFountain
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On today's episode Keith Larson, WR coach at Bucknell University joins us to share how he has built culture on special teams as well as organization and planning as a special teams coordinator at previous coaching stops. 1:31 Why coach? 3:00 Gaining understanding of recruiting through working in admission and financial aid. 6:55 Understanding the needs of the college in recruiting 9:20 Key learning early in his career 11:08 Dealing with no football this fall 13:55 Learning from the shutdown 16:38 SWAG culture on special teams 19:40 Being efficient with time and special teams planning 23:25 Prep work the week before 26:23 Game plan variation week to week 28:24 Practice time allocation 31:45 Ideas picked up in the off season 33:29 Winning Edge - Perspective, Purpose, Perseverance 35:06 Recruiting areas Twitter: @CoachKLars @CoachKGrabowski
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Today’s episode is a crossover episode of Football for All(designed for your youth football community), we are joined by a key uprising component to the sport of football, the female football player. Sam Rapaport is the Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion at the NFL. At a young age, Sam was involved in flag football and then progressed to the tackle level. Now being in the front office of the National Football League, she talks about the importance of young girls and women involved in the sport of football. The presence of women in the game from playing to getting hired on to coaching staffs is a hot topic in today’s society. Sam is a living role model for any girl who has the dream of playing football or reaching employment in any NFL front office. Listen to her opinions on how football can truly be a game enjoyed by all. 2:41 How Sam got involved with football 4:10 How playing football drove her to work in professional football 4:21 Women’s presence growing in the sport 7:00 Flag football becoming a certified sport at the collegiate level 8:58 Female participation in football 10:42 NFL’s effort to expand female coaches in the league 12:25 NFL’s responsibility to overcome the barrier between playing football to coaching 15:04 The importance of diversity in a coaching staff 16:27 Bridging the gap from flag football to tackle football for young girls 18:42 How the FDM helps female athletes progress forward 20:10 The rookie tackle model shaping youth leagues 22:13 Advice for parents with daughters who are interested in playing football
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Joe Kasper joined the Duke coaching staff in March of 2018 and serves as an assistant coach to Coach Cutcliffe working quarterbacks after spending the previous season working with defensive backs.
Prior to joining the Blue Devil staff, Kasper coached the wide receivers at John Carroll University during the 2017 campaign and directed the defensive backs at his alma mater, Mentor (Ohio) High School, in 2015-16. He also has previous experience with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, serving as a Player Personnel and Development Assistant from 2013-15.
Kasper lettered three seasons on the gridiron at Baldwin Wallace University and earned Capital One Academic All-America honors before graduating in 2015 with a degree in political science. He currently is an owner in Ace Performance which focuses on the mental performance aspects of sport.
On today's podcast, Kasper shares his insight into coaching players on mindfulness and with what he calls the "energy pie."
1:46 Building relationships 7:10 Building culture in a team 9:01 Influences and lesson of football and its process 19:21 Identifying mindset that fits a program in scouting and recruiting 23:57 Importance of the high school experience 31:29 Spring board to current work on mindset 44:22 Working with Coach Cutcliffe and quarterbacks 48:06 Mindset and the "energy pie" 1:00:00 Practical tips for coaching mindfulness and focus 1:04:50 Adjusting mindset in practice and games 1:07:40 Contact info
Twitter: @JoeKasper8 @CoachKGrabowski
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Darrell Royal was University of Texas Head Coach from 1957-1976. He also was head coach at Mississippi State and Washington. He won three national championships with a career record of 184-60-5. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. In Royal's 20 years as head coach, Texas never had a losing season.
In 1963, Royal wrote a book, Darrell Royal Talks Football, and it is packed with football wisdom. Without a single diagram in the book, it is coaching knowledge that is timeless.
His chapter “The Simple Life in Coaching” is full of insight that holds true today.
On today’s podcast, Keith Grabowski shares that chapter.
The Why’s of Football The Coaching Brotherhood Coaches’ Approach The Other “Schools” The New, Sophisticated Player Keep It Simple Avoid Mistakes A Confused Player Cannot Be Aggressive Be Quick or Dead Progress Toward Simplicity When Variety is Not the Spice of Life
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WHAT IS IT? EPISODE 1
It's a mouthful, that's for sure. Find out what this new model means for you as a parent, coach or league.
Guest: Michael Krueger, USA Football’s Director of Coaching
What is the Football Development Model? USA Football's Senior Director of Education explains the six pillars of the FDM as well as the process and why it is needed. Youth coaches, parents, and league commissioners, as well as the high school coach who oversees his youth program will find this conversation beneficial.
Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com
On today's podcast host Keith Grabowski goes into his playbook to share Woody Hayes' 5 yard fence rule on defense explaining how it is very useful for defenses that use sims and creepers as well as how it can create a drill to teach proper run fits for outside defenders on inside run and ball away. Grabowski goes into his experience with the technique in the Stunt 4-3 defense aka "The Steel Curtain" created by Chuck Noll, Bud Carson, and George Perles, and how it influence other coaches like Nick Saban.
Twitter @CoachKGrabowski
Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Dr. Brian Gearity professor of sport coaching at the University of Denver. Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009.
On today’s podcast, Dr. Gearity talks with host Keith Grabowski about a chapter from his new book and how we can create change as coaches.
Link to chapter: https://book2look.com/book/irayZbi7Xf?fbclid=IwAR1cUDh_sHNuRnwWcrdSXnLZ_Lr8jGCsVjv-eWSxRIEWY86u3_WOpwuqgKA
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh, Coach Michael Stacchiotti. After playing at Baldwin-Wallace University for three seasons at both linebacker and fullback, Michael Stacchiotti went on to become a strength coach. He first worked at Girard High School and Ursuline High School. Coach Stacchiotti then followed suit with stints on the football strength and conditioning staffs at Colorado State (2015-16), Cincinnati (2017), and Mississippi State (2018). In 2019, Coach Stacchiotti worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well.
2:43 Intro 4:57 Developing athletes at different levels 9:50 Types of lifting 12:57 Utilizing technology 18:46 Core lifts for high school athletes 22:46 Best ways to measure progress 26:25 Metrics used in program 29:19 Decelerating your body 33:22 Conditioning your joints 36:14 Reading content
You can follow Coach Stacchiotti on Twitter here: @CoachStacc
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator at the University of Findlay, Kyle Ohradzansky. Coach Ohradzansky is in his third season as an assistant football coach at the University of Findlay in 2020 after spending a pair of seasons as a graduate assistant for Findlay from 2016-17.
A Baldwin Wallace University graduate, Coach Ohradzansky played football at BW for 2 seasons, winning the starting quarterback spot during the 2013 season before sitting out due to injury before the 2014 season. While injured, Coach Ohradzansky served as a student coach, breaking down film and assisting in the development of the offensive game plan. He began his collegiate career at Lafayette College, where he redshirted for one season and played quarterback for one season.
2:43 Coach’s Backstory 4:04 Winning the QB Battle 5:48 Rivalry Games 7:06 Becoming a college coach 9:51 Unexpected opportunities 11:29 The traits of a coach 12:41 Getting your feet wet 15:43 Having a diverse skill set 16:39 Influences 21:08 Preparing to QB 23:37 Scouting Reports 27:49 Goals during indy period 31:00 Team period 33:55 Third Down 38:11 Time management during practice 40:56 QB Freedoms 42:47 The Winning Edge 44:55 Recruiting Areas
You Can follow Coach Ohradzansky on Twitter here: @kyleohradzansky
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Crossover Episode from the Football For All Podcast: Mount Vernon High School (Indiana) head coach Mike Kirschner sits down with Keith on this episode of the Football For All Podcast. Kirschner, who guided Ben Davis to a Class 6A state title in 2014, his second there, shares the secrets to his successful collaboration with the local youth and middle school programs. He discusses how he prepares youth players and parents in his youth programs t see the game is fun. He also discusses how he ensures that his youth coaches are prepared to coach the game and provide a positive experience.
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Bob Hyland is the Wisconsin's all-time leader in career wins as a head coach and his ability to get his St. Mary’s Springs and was named the 2019 Associated Press coach of the year.
Springs defeated Regis 7-0 in WIAA Division 6 championship game for the team's third consecutive state title. It was the ninth WIAA championship for Hyland and the 17th state title overall when including Springs’ eight championships as a member of WISAA.
Hyland’s overall record stands at 477-107-2 in 49 seasons with the Ledgers and the program has also finished as state runner-up nine times, putting Springs' championship game appearance total at 26.
Hyland is the #3 winningest active coach and #6 all-time winningest coach in high school football history.
On today's podcast he sheds light on what has brought him success over the coach of a career spanning five decades.
2:20 Entering the coaching profession 4:06 Turning the program around after a 1-15-2 start to his career 6:50 Pillars of his program start with toughness 8:50 Being "old school" and navigating change 11:04 Playing mistake free football 14:30 Taking on the role of discipline and adjusting to changes 17:10 Pressure of new ideas from coaches and why he has not changed his offense 20:33 Evolving his defense 24:29 Maintaining defensive principles while changing 26:55 Coaching linebackers against the RPO 28:40 Using the veer offense and dealing with recruiting 32:45 The rules have changed to make the game safer 33:27 How simplicity and consistency are safer 36:12 Keeping the head out of the game in blocking 39:29 Plans for coach's future/coaching his grandson's 41:04 The winning edge
In today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Jeff Steinberg, head coach at Beaumont High School in California. Prior to taking over at Beaumont in 2018, Steinberg served as the head coach at Rancho Verde, where he posted a 33-8 record over three seasons that included back-to-back CIF-SS semifinal appearances in 2015 and 2016 and a Division 3 title in 2017. Grabowski and Coach Steinberg discussed preparation for the season considering the different states of conditioning and preparedness based on the shutdown and time away from our programs. Steinberg also emphasizes the importance of connection and how they accomplished that at Beaumont.
On today's podcast we share an episode from our Football For All Podcast. Our guest is seven-time state champion at Roncalli HS, Bruce Scifres. Scifres led the Rebels to seven Indiana state championships, the most recent being his undefeated team of 2016. His record was 248-88. Scifres, who has been named executive director of the Catholic Youth Organization of Indianapolis joins us to discuss implementation of the Football Development Model and how it helps the high school coach build a K-12 program in his community.
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On today’s podcast, University of Findlay offensive coordinator, Kory Allen shares some innovations he has been a part of as well as his advice on how to be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Entering his 15th season with the Oilers in 2020-21 Allen’s leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball.
The 2019 version of the Oilers offense scored 38 points per game and picked up 463 yards per game.
While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked:
1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359) 3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5) 3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%) 5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5) 6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9) 11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%) 6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%) 18th in toal offense in 2015 (477.5 yards per game / 36.1 points per game) 5th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2013 (48.7%) 8th in total offense in 2013 (504.5 yards per game / 37.9 points per game) 10th in sacks allowed in 2013 (Just 10 sacks in 11 games played) 11th in rushing yards per game in 2013 (259.5) 13th in sacks allowed in 2012 (Just 9 sacks in 10 games played) 5:30 The Shotgun I Innovation in 1998 before it was called Pistol
12:00 Influences on his coaching
13:30 Getting his first full-time job
14:30 Becoming the offensive coordinator while coaching offensive line
15:35 Advice to OL coaches: pay attention to the 7 on 7 film
18:30 Having a skill coach to trust
19:45 Using instant replay in practice
20:42 Learning from others to learn more about being offensive coordinator - Tom Manning and Herb Hand
23:00 Press box or field?
24:15 Look at the process
25:37 Having assistants who are smarter than you
26:30 Why it’s important that the OL coach understands what the quarterback sees
28:09 Allowing the coach on the field to be the voice
28:45 Suggestions for making a transition from OL coach to OC
29:27 Looking at a game honestly
30:09 Understanding defenses
30:42 Having a great relationship with the defensive staff
32:40 Being on the same page with defensive coordinator on game day
33:35 Having a wide angle view of what’s happening on gameday
36:05 The winning edge - great players, teaching progression
37:12 Class work, quizzes, test, exam
38:28 Being efficient in practice with drills - ex. Concept vs Coverage
40:41 Recruiting areas - Northeast Ohio (Cleveland, Akron Canton), Western New York
Twitter: @KoryAllen @CoachKGrabowski
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Jason Makrinos https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-1-jason-makrinos-university-of-findlay
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Randy Allen, head coach at Highland Park High School in Texas, is one of the winningest active high school coaches in America. Known for wearing a fedora in honor of Tom Landry, Allen has impacted his community on and off the field in a positive way. On today's podcast he joins host Keith Grabowski to discuss fun, family, and a number of other aspects upon which he has built one of the most successful careers in the game.
On today's podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by a former player, Chris Herman, who created a way for teams to capture their team's story and share it digitally. Herman shares the impact football made on his life, thoughts on his mentors, and how football inspired him to create something that helps high school and college teams build and brand their programs.
Twitter: @StoryTheSeason @CoachKGrabowski
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Assistant Head Coach, Running Backs coach, and recruiting coordinator at Texas Southern University, Dallas Blacklock. Coach Blacklock arrived at TSU in 2016 and transitioned from receivers coach to running backs coach this year. Coach Blacklock previously worked as the head coach at Sharpstown High School in Houston ISD. He also served as the Director of High School Relations at the University of Houston from 2013-2016. On this episode, learn how Coach Blacklock transitioned throughout his career and how he teaches his players.
2:35 Inspiration to become a coach 4:00 Coaching at the high school level 6:20 Becoming a better assistant coach 7:40 Working in high school relations 9:38 Emphasis on teaching 12:29 Coaching away from your team 15:07 Building relationships 20:15 Getting to know everyone better 23:20 Teaching the game remotely 27:16 Reinforcing teaching 27:53 Differences between programs 33:47 Driving forces in our profession 38:11 How to get there 41:22 The meaning behind drills 44:16 The winning edge 44:38 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Blacklock on Twitter here: @dalblac99
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Today's podcast is a cross over episode from our Football For All Podcast. At USA Football we are working hard to unify, advance, and grow the game. Coach Heitland, Head Coach at Dallas Center-Grimes High School in Iowa shares how the Football Development Model has helped grow football in his community.
We focus specifically on game types: Senior contact, limited contact or non-contact - it's all football. Listen to the differences and benefits of each game type.
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 New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the University of Michigan 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 McDaniels joins us to discuss how the high school football team provides an example as well as our opportunities as coaches to make a difference.
1:50 They call it a HS football team 3:29 Working in diverse communities 6:23 We learned about each other 8:10 Playing an emotional game yet managing to work together 9:00 The Locker room is an integrator 10:31 Modified Herb Childress Article “Why HS Football Works” 10:56 Teammates are important contributors - celebrate that 14:12 In football teenagers are encouraged to excel 17:00 In football the unexpected happens all of the time 19:05 Communication is important 20:00 Example from New England Patriots practice 22:00 Football is more than the sum of its parts 24:45 Football provides a shining example of bringing people together to function as one 25:45 Stepping outside of our programs to lead 27:15 Team isn’t understood 29:00 Move on to bigger things and duplicate that success in other areas 30:19 Lead in the way you can and listen 30:45 Bill Belichick is the best listener
Twitter: @thomas_tmcdwgh @CoachKGrabowski
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome two coaches from Cleveland Heights High School (Ohio). Head Coach Mac Stephens brings his experience in coaching and as a former NFL player to his program. He alongside assistant coach Kahari Hicks helped develop the "Build the Bridge" program. On this episode, tune in and learn how bringing football programs together, whether its a 7-on-7 Tournament or an event, can bring communities together.
1:39 Starting the movement 4:00 Discussing with other coaches 5:47 The Bridge Program 10:15 Getting teams started 12:31 Just the beginning 16:20 Building the bridge to parents 18:00 Sports unifying communities 20:17 Number of participants 21:23 Local sponsorships 22:49 Designing the logo 24:10 Adopting the program 30:22 Message to coaches
You can follow Coach Stephens on Twitter here: @MacStephens You can follow Coach Hicks here: @Kahari_hicks
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On today's podcast, Doug Meach, inside receivers and tight ends coach at TCU joins us to talk about the evolution of the air raid offense.
Doug Meacham rejoined the TCU program in 2020 as inside receivers/tight ends coach.
Prior to returning to the Horned Frogs, Meacham was offensive coordinator of the XFL’s St. Louis BattleHawks. After leaving TCU following the 2016 season, he served as offensive coordinator at Kansas.
In each of his first two seasons at TCU (2014-15), the Horned Frogs’ offensive attack ranked among the nation’s best.
Shownotes: 1:32 Meacham's background 5:32 Teaching methodology in the air raid 9:40 It's concept teaching 10:53 Meacham's evolution of offense 12:45 Bob Stitt's toss play advantages 14:25 Baker Mayfield INT and play action off of toss 16:15 Complimentary plays off of toss 19:10 Mainstays of the air raid 20:41 Quick game 23:45 Advantages of calling a straight ru or quick vs. RPO 24:50 Story about Mike Leach and Sonny Dykes 25:44 Mesh appearing in everyone's playbook in 2019 28:20 Shallow screen (Pick) 31:08 Shallow screen/draw RPO 32:39 Winning Edge 34:57 Recruiting areas
Twitter: @meacham_doug @CoachKGrabowski
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Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Travis Johansen,entering his second season as 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 prior to coming to USD, 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 transition into a new program. He provides insight in what he did from the beginning heading into year two. This episode provides a blue print for taking over a defense in a new program.
Show Notes: 2:58 What it means to be a coordinator 4:11 Understanding the new landscape to get started 7:13 Why were you brought in? 9:05 First task - build the staff 11:20 Getting the staff prepared to coach a new defense 13:24 Understanding the skill sets of coaches 15:40 Listening and learning from the staff 17:46 Process of evaluating the roster and player skill sets 20:35 The first spring install 21:53 Learning and adjustments to the install and player placement 23:05 Setting the stage for what the unit is about/culture 28:07 Installation teaching methods for getting the defense to play fast 29:27 Ironing out the bumps and building to game one 32:13 Playing the game in context; prioritizing what you will see 34:53 What to look for in putting together the depth chart and install for fall camp 37:53 Preparation for going into year two 40:54 Self evaluation as a coach 44:54 Winning edge in transitioning into a new program 47:39 Recruiting areas and contact information
Twitter: @CoachTJohansen @CoachKGrabowski
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by recurring guest Dub Maddox, new offensive coordinator at Oklahoma powerhouse Union High School in Tulsa, Okla. Coach Maddox is not only a decorated coach but also an author with his works, Adapt or Die, From Headset to Helmet and What is Open. The creator of the R4 System shares his thoughts on space, time and talent and how he quantifies those at each position. On a bigger picture, Grabowski and Maddox discuss how the concept fits into building a culture within a team.
2:21 How Maddox has utilized the extra time during the off season 5:15 How the constraints of space, time, and talent drive everything in football 9:20 Protocols for ever position 11:13 Weapons for defense and receiver tools to defeat them 12:53 Example of how it works for inside receivers 17:02 Rhythm blocks for linemen 18:42 Read blocks at the second level 19:57 Rush family of run blocks 22:49 Calibrating the run game with R4 26:00 How correctly understanding and operating within space, time, talent build a culture 31:25 Coach Maddox’s contact and resources
Twitter: @CoachDubMaddox Related Content: www.r4footballsystem.com/
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we listen to a returning guest, Coach Kenny Simpson, about how he balances family and football. Coach Simpson is the head coach at Southside High School in Arkansas and he also is the author of the novel, "Find A Way." Tune in and learn about Coach Simpson's journey and his insight into the coaching landscape.
4:11 Stars of your home team 6:34 Coach Simpson's family 11:09 Making career choices 16:24 Dealing with negative press 19:29 Moving recommendations 22:07 Family involvement in your program 25:13 Assistant coaches and their families 26:49 Being present at home 28:11 Maximizing game-planning time 30:30 Cruise clinic 35:09 Lessons for other coaches 37:17 Valuing your players 38:57 Writing "Find Your Way" 41:06 Legacy as a coach
You can follow Coach Simpson on Twitter here: @Fbcoachsimpson
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- https://www.fbcoachsimpson.com
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in the Offensive Coordinator at St. Xavier High School, Coach Andrew Coverdale. Coverdale was Trinity’s offensive coordinator from 1999-2002 and from 2006-18. He also spent three seasons (2003-05) as the head coach at Castle (Indiana). Learn how Coach Coverdale runs his offense and how he teaches the concepts of playing an uptempo style of ball to his players on this episode.
2:30 Playing fast 13:36 Finding the answer 19:51 Working on concepts 22:11 Procedures to playing fast 34:03 Accomplishing the objective 36:55 Streamlining for players 39:21 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Coverdale on Twitter here: @AndrewCoverdale
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in the new head coach at Notre Dame College (Ohio), Mickey Mental. After spending 11 seasons previously on staff, Coach Mental has worked his way up the coaching ladder to the head coach position. Coach Mental began his career in 2009 as a graduate assistant. He was promoted to Recruiting Coordinator in 2013, before being named the Offensive Coordinator prior to the 2015 season, and he then became the Assistant Head Coach in 2016. Now Coach Mental is in the head coach and he gives insight into his experiences and his offense during this episode.
2:42 Dream of being a coach 8:17 Training regimen 9:33 Climbing the ladder 11:08 First play-call 12:00 Coaching team to success 12:58 Enjoying the process 14:03 Excelling in recruiting 15:31 Building the program 16:43 Process for developing an offense 18:01 Favorite RPO 19:36 Transition to head coach 20:51 Coach Mental's program 23:00 A rewarding process 24:39 The Winning Edge 25:19 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Mental on Twitter here: @mmental7
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today’s podcast AJ Smith, Houston Roughnecks WR Coach, joins host Keith Grabowski to talk about new technology in film storage and use. Coach explains his system including the ins and outs of how to effectively use the technology.
1:42 XFL rules and potential for return 4:38 Run and Shoot offense and what Coach has learned from June Jones 6:13 Some of the offensive adjustments they used in the XFL 10:14 Culture of passing in the run and shoot 13:37 Coach’s highest % route 16:40 Shallow Screen 19:00 VAR Systems 24:48 Advances in film storage 30:10 Coach showing and explaining his film storage system 37:20 The breakthrough coach has made with his controller 41:20 How his film doesn’t have any lag 42:42 One of coach’s new plays they rolled out this year 44:22 Nebraska play 50:58 QB Reads 53:04 Curl and Go 58:07 Connect with coach
Twitter: @CoachKGrabowsk @AustinJamesXFL
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in Sam Schwartzstein, the XFL's Director of Football Operations, Innovation and Strategy. Schwartzstein played college football at Stanford from 2008 to 2014, including playing in the Fiesta Bowl and the Rose Bowl. Tune into this episode to learn how the XFL used analytics, fan appeal, and safety guidelines to help construct rules to make the XFL a new brand of football.
2:47 Pathway to XFL 5:08 Taking a different approach 8:00 Blitz formula 10:14 Other successful concepts 14:03 Future of kickoffs 17:36 Onside kicks 19:52 4th downs 24:45 Shortening the game 30:44 Meaningless plays 33:07 Learning from the XFL 35:19 Giant beer-snake 37:22 Favorite XFL rule change
You can follow Sam on Twitter here: @schwartzsteins
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we feature part of USA Football’s “Inside the Program” series. Coach Steve Specht, has been the head coach at St. Xavier High School (Ohio), since 2004. During his tenure Coach Specht has led the Bombers to three state championships and he also was named NFL High School Coach of the Year as well. Hear how Coach Specht approaches game planning with his program.
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our interview with Nick Davis, the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Tune in and hear how Coach Davis devises his defensive scheme and how he installs the various coverages and fronts he utilizes. Learn how to discover your teams best coverages for various situations during practice.
3:14 Concept overview 4:56 Being flexible 6:43 Word association 8:29 Beginning teaching method 12:13 Disguise aspect 15:58 Disguise coverages 18:49 Gap reads 21:13 Coverage structure 23:45 Man-match coverage 27:39 Play-calling on the field 30:12 Diverse defensive concepts 32:15 Installing concepts 39:43 Practice structure 41:16 In game adjustments 43:36 Converting to the system 46:04 System development 51:02 Technology as learning tool 52:01 Audio playbook 56:30 Mobile learning
You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @Spread_Defense
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Joining host Keith Grabowski on the podcast today is legendary college football coach Bill Snyder. Coach spent over 50 years roaming the sideline in some capacity, but is most notable for his time as the Head Coach at Kansas State where he had two different tenures spanning thirty years. During his time at Kansas State, Coach won Big Eight Conference Coach of the year 3 times and Big 12 Coach of the Year 4 times. Additionally, he boasted an overall record of 215-117-1 and won 9 bowl games. Coach was inducted into the Kansas State Hall of Fame in 2008 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015. Coach joined Grabowski today for a special Q&A with questions provided by coaches from across the country.
1:01 What inspired Snyder to want to Coach 2:43 What stuck with Coach that he learned from his mentors 6:14 What kind of things Coach preached that became his culture 11:05 How Coach recruited kids that fit his culture 15:48 Importance of researching recruits through social media and other tools 18:00 Developing a culture at a school where there has been none previously 27:50 Main things Coach looks at when hiring new staff members 29:19 How Coach managed to prepare his staff to be coaches elsewhere while still maintaining continuity 32:32 What Coach would be looking for from his coaches during practice 35:46 Did Coach ever face a scenario where he had to talk one of his coaches out of leaving for a promotion at a different school? 38:37 Advice on developing culture within a specific positional group 42:29 Coach’s thoughts on bringing in transfers to a program 44:32 What stats Coach focused on that he thought gave them the winning edge 47:00 How Coach evolves his offense schematically and how he fits it to his personnel 48:26 What Coach focused on with his special teams units that made them such a success 51:41 How Coach balanced his own family and his players and coaches 53:26 What would Coach have done differently if he could go back and do his first ten years of coaching again? 56:55 What about the last ten years? 58:01 How to connect with a disgruntled player 1:01:38 The Winning Edge
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You can follow Coach Snyder on Twitter here: @CoachBillSnyder
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, Coach Chris Gizzi, onto the show. Coach Gizzi spent his five previous seasons on the Packer's strength staff as a conditioning assistant. Prior to that he worked on the University of North Carolina's staff as well. An undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 1998, Coach Gizzi played linebacker at the Air Force Academy. In 2019, Gizzi was inducted into the Air Force Athletics Hall of Fame. Coach Gizzi finished his NFL career in 2001 with the Green Bay Packers.
On today's episode Coach Gizzi breaks down his career path and how to train the whole person for both physical and mental hurdles.
3:27 First game after 9/11 5:28 Playing Career 9:06 Importance of a father figure 11:12 Factoring in wrestling 12:57 Multi-Sport athletes 15:14 Getting into strength and conditioning 18:20 Team Culture 22:12 Training the whole person 25:45 Locking in when you hit the field 28:06 Coach LaFleur 30:19 Tools for life 33:39 The winning edge
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On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Kent State Safeties Coach, Will Windham. Coach Windham is a master in relationship building and goes over how he develops and grows relationships with both players and coaches.
1:28 Coach’s Journey 6:44 Coach’s relationships with Coaches he worked under during his journey and how they’ve affected him 11:24 Coach’s book and how it helped him get a job at Georgia 16:08 What approach Windham takes to analyzing his immense amount of data 20:55 How Coach has been adjusting to teaching during the quarantine 25:26 What Coach has learned during quarantine that he will carry forward with him when regular schedule resumes 28:39 How Coach builds relationships with his players 36:24 Be The Alpha 39:18 Winning Edge 40:40 Coach’s recruiting areas 41:32 Connect with Coach
Twitter: @CoachWindham @CoachKGrabowski
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Army West Point's assistant head coach and linebackers coach, John Loose, onto the show. Coach Loose was promoted to assistant head coach after serving as the team's defensive coordinator in 2019. He will coach the outside linebackers in 2020 in addition to his assistant head coach duties. During this episode, learn how to prepare terminology for your team, different zone blitz packages, and more.
2:42 Lauren's First and Goal Camp 4:52 Packaging the zone blitz 6:51 Most effective methods 8:45 Memorization 13:08 Fitting your terminology 16:06 Confusion with word association 17:10 Calling the coverage first 18:10 Players knowing their packages 20:56 Multiple blitz packages 22:58 Simplicity 27:15 2 Under, 4 Deep 31:26 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Loose on Twitter here: @CoachJohnLoose
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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 USA Football and 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 plan 5:44 Developing the remote program 7:00 Information in each quadrant 10:50 Parameters for participation 13:15 Lessening the burden 14:43 Getting ready for the season 27:48 Staying connected 20:44 Player feedback 22:37 Future of remote learning
You can follow Coach Pomazak on Twitter here: @CoachPomazak
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At USA Football we are hyper focused on what we can do to advance, grow, and unite the game. We have collaborated with stakeholders at every level of the game to launch our new football development model. Built on the pillars of 1. whole person and multi-sport development 2. Physical literacy and skill development 3. coaching education and training 4. multiple pathways and entry points 5. making the game fun and fulfilling and 6. which is of huge importance to our HS football coaches listening is participation and retention.
I’ve been there before as the head HS coach leading the entire effort of building a program in a community, and having the football development model makes that effort easier. The FDM does the heavy lift by providing all the tools needed to run a successful k-12 football program
Today’s episode is a cross over episode recorded for our new weekly Football for All Podcast designed to educate and engage your youth commissioners youth parents, and youth coaches on the football development model and how it works. We encourage you, the HS football coach to be an ambassador for the game. The first 6 episodes explain how the FDM works. Please listen to those episodes and more importantly pass the Football For All Podcast along to your own youth football community.
Today’s episode should resonate with you on how we can continue to make our sport great as we reimagine the youth football landscape.
Today’s guest is a former all-American at Mount Union and the head coach at Avon HS in Ohio, Mike Elder. Over the last decade his varsity program is 115-14 and much of that is attributed to the work they have put in to building their youth football program. To learn more about the FDM goto fdm.usafootball.com
The Football Development Model allows a community to develop a program that has continuity between levels and game types from the time a young athletes start playing flag football, all the way to Friday night lights.
In Avon, Ohio, football is thriving at every level through the leadership of Mike Elder, the head coach at Avon High School. He sees himself as the CEO of football from kindergarten through varsity. The approach taken in Avon shows how multiple game types including flag, limited contact, modified games progressing to 11-man football provides a model that is fun and fulfilling and increases participation and retention.
Learn how Avon has implemented the Football Development Model in their community.
On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski looks at different ways to brand your program using the new social media tool Tik Tok. Joining Grabowkski is Coach Marco Regalado, special teams and linebackers coach at Par San Juan Alamo Memorial High School, who has figured out ways to take Tik Tok to the next level.
1:13 How Coach came up with the idea to use Tik Tok as a tool
2:37 Mechanics of Tik Tok
5:18 Which groups coach has represented on Tik Tok
11:00 Coach’s most viewed videos
13:30 New ideas for topics
15:42 How Coach thinks Tik Tok will be used going forward with recruiting and other aspects of coaching
18:49 Specifics on how it could be used as a tool for athletes getting their film out to coaches
21:45 How Tik Tok can be used to help brand your program
25:02 End of practice Coaches
27:22 Connect with Coach
28:11 Coach Regalado’s audio from his post practice coach clip
On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Hawaii Wide Receivers coach, Brandon Marion. Coach joins the podcast today to talk about how he builds and maintains his WR room as well as how he has consistently been able to develop the underdogs.
1:12 Marion’s thoughts on giving back to High School Coaches 2:01 Which positions Marion has coached and how its helped him 3:08 How playing WR helps coach run his WR room 5:08 Go-go offense 7:43 Key aspects when putting together a system to fit your players 9:49 Keys to base installation and how it helps later in the year 11:43 Keys to seeking out mismatches vs players and schemes 13:47 Unique aspects to Marions position groups 17:00 Most important traits to playing WR for Coach Marion 20:08 Being efficient while still keeping guys fresh during the week 22:10 Keys to getting WR’s willing to block 24:25 Developing an underdog 28:30 Connect with Coach
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Missouri S&T head coach Todd Drury. Coach Drury shares his perspective on creating takeaways on defense and on how to generate sacks.
3:05 Sacks and takeaways 4:36 Takeaways 9:57 Practicing turnovers 16:23 Gameplanning to create turnovers 18:56 Sacks 30:48 Varying things for the quarterback 34:25 Taking advantage of numbers 36:07 Recruiting advantage
You can follow Coach Drury on Twitter here: @ToddDrury
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back the offensive coordinator at the University of Akron, Tommy Zagorski. Entering his second year on the job at Akron, Coach Zagorski is using the time we all have at home to broaden his knowledge of the game. Whether it is learning new passing concepts, organizing practices, or learning how to better utilize your tight ends, Coach Zagorski is working to grow as a coach this off-season.
3:07 Expectations entering year two 6:19 Developing as a professional 9:34 Becoming the best that we can be 14:04 Organizing practices and scripting 17:26 What it means to coordinate 18:39 Being play-caller but not the QB coach 22:40 Learning more about the passing game 29:41 Facing the 4i 33:59 Play-action game 37:05 Dynamic tight ends 41:41 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Zagorski on Twitter here: @AkronCoachZ
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back head coach Kirk Fridrich onto the show. The head coach at Union High School, Coach Fridrich has led the Union Redskins to a record of 117-18, with eight state final appearances and five championships during his tenure. When we think of football, our first thoughts are about the coaches and players. However, there are waves of external stakeholders from fans, to parents, to administrators that are crucial to the success of your team. Tune in and hear how Coach Fridrich works to develop the external stakeholders in his community.
4:06 Coaching up external stakeholders 6:55 Different perspectives to meet needs 11:09 Finding problem solvers 13:26 Goals of the athletic department 18:02 Developing district relationships 20:11 Communicating with technology 21:42 Enthusiastic fans and community 27:12 Involving educators in your program 28:54 End of season meet-ups
You can follow Coach Fridrich on Twitter here: @Coach_Fred
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome St. Thomas University's offensive line coach, Tony Neymeiyer onto the show. Coach Neymeiyer has an extensive history with helping to build start up college football programs. During his tenure, Coach Neymeiyer found success quickly turning around newly founded programs. Hear his advice on this episode and also learn how Coach Neymeiyer develops his offensive linemen.
2:48 Coach Neymeiyer's background 3:48 Following the coaching tree 12:50 Creativity in the run game 20:56 Wearing multiple hats 30:38 Developing offensive line 32:56 Power run scheme 39:45 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Neymeiyer on Twitter here: @TNeymeiyer
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of SUNY Brockport, Jason Mangone. Hear from Coach Mangone as he breaks down how you can simplify your scheme on offense to become user friendly, while still giving the defense problems. Streamlining your playbook can be beneficial to your team as they grow throughout the season.
3:43 Keeping things simple 9:45 Simplifying your scheme 17:24 Don't outthink yourself 20:29 Second half approach 25:47 Solving problems together 29:55 Offenses that are simple yet, complex 32:58 Three tips for simplifying 36:19 Contact info and recruiting
You can follow Coach Mangone on Twitter here: @CoachMangone
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back the head coach of Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, Pa., Coach Eric Kasperowicz. During this episode tune in and learn how Coach Kasperowicz helps his defense play uptempo. Whether it is making the opposition think, fast paced play calls, or sudden shifts, going uptempo on defense can be effective.
4:00 Automating your defense 8:39 Mixing things up on defense 10:41 Making the opposition think 18:23 Making checks 22:49 Installation 25:40 Operating at a quick pace 27:08 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter here: @CoachKasper
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back coach Cris Reisert onto the show. The head coach at Tiffin University, Coach Reisert has helped develop the culture at his program and he also has established pillars to live by under his watch. After going 9-1 last season, winning a Division II GMAC conference title, and making the Division II playoffs, it is evident that Coach Reisert is transforming his program. Tune in and learn about these progressions, how Coach Reisert manages the run game in his offense, and about Coach Reisert's mindset on RPOs.
3:05 Managing the run game 6:16 Run game schematics 14:18 RPOs and play-action 18:39 Defense giving things away 20:13 Pillars for your program 29:12 Lessons to stick with you 30:37 Recruiting areas 31:53 Closing
You can follow Coach Reisert on Twitter here: @CoachReisert
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker onto the show. Previously the head coach at Central Washington University, Coach Shoemaker took over Eastern Washington's offense last season as the OC and helped guide his unit to leading the FCS in total offense. During this episode Coach Shoemaker's philosophies on offense when it comes to using pace and tempo.
Update: Coach Shoemaker is now the Offensive Coordinator at Hawaii.
2:45 Transition to Eastern Washington 5:00 Pace and tempo philosophies 7:48 Going as fast as possible 10:28 Efficiency in play-calling 11:54 Using tempo and pace 15:12 Creative ways to use tempo 17:54 Buckets of decision 24:33 Organizing practice 26:36: Two-Ball Drill with RPO 29:41 Openers 32:46 Confidence in the game plan 33:59 Having player insight into game plan 34:36 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Shoemaker on Twitter here: @CoachShoeEWU
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Keith Barefield. Currently a defensive analyst at Louisiana Lafayette, Coach Barefield was previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Quincy. Under his guidance, Quincy broke 14 school records on offense and had the fastest offense in D2. Tune in and learn how Coach Barefield values tempo and how he installed his philosophy at Quincy.
2:46 Journey across the country 3:26 Shift to the defensive side of coaching 6:13 Learning both sides of the ball 7:09 Achievements at Quincy 9:35 Transitioning to uptempo 14:21 Training to be the fastest offense 17:41 Goals as a play-caller 21:24 Installation during practice 24:23 Making corrections 27:50 Managing reps during practice 31:00 Lining up the scout team
You can follow Coach Barefield on Twitter here: @rkbarefield
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome Southwestern University's head coach, Joe Austin, onto the program. With the help of his longtime friend and current offensive coordinator Tom Ross, Coach Austin helped develop the Tex-Bone Offense. A combination of the triple option and spread offenses, Coach Austin has adapt the power run technique of the triple option to modern football. Spread formations allow easier reads for the offense, and Coach Austin takes advantage of that in his hybrid offensive attack.
2:37 Inspiration to become a coach 3:46 Restarting football programs 6:32 Tex-Bone offense 9:31 Advantages of a spread offense 11:30 Friendly concepts of the Tex-Bone 13:15 Keeping the defense honest 14:48 Technique 16:06 A user-friendly offense 18:13 Benefit of the Tex-Bone offense 19:51 Advantage of the power triple option 21:48 Blocking scheme in power run 23:53 Technique in the backfield 24:!4 Play-action off the power triple 26:06 Seam routes
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back former Arizona State and NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, onto the show. After playing in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Plummer transitioned to a role as the Co-Founder of Ready List Sports. Tune in and hear about Jake Plummer's thoughts on quarterback development, whether quarterback guru's are necessary, and how we need to give kids a chance to have fun while they develop as players.
3:25 Do you need a quarterback guru 9:42 Enjoying the game 14:11 Having fun while still developing 19:09 Giving players chances to grow 23:34 Using technology to grow
You can follow Jake Plummer on Twitter here: @snakestakes
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- Follow @readylistsports on Twitter for more information
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in the University of Missouri's special teams coordinator Erik Link onto the show. After spending the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at Louisiana Tech and Appalachian State respectively, Coach Link joined head coach Eliah Drinkwitz at Missouri. Tune in and learn what Coach Link believes is the "secret sauce" when it comes to special teams. Also learn what Coach Link teaches his players about the value of special teams and what he looks for in recruits.
2:48 Opportunity at Missouri 3:50 Importance of special teams 10:01 Winning the game with the hands team 11:15 The team and the individual 20:28 Special teams in recruiting 23:03 Being a special teams coordinator 26:20 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Link on Twitter here: @CoachErikLink
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in, Joey Didier. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach and co-recruiting coordinator at University of Saint Francis (Indiana). On this episode, tune in and learn how you can incorporate new schemes and concepts into your defense by utilizing your players strengths. Instead of changing every signal, play-call, and language of the defense, you can instead evolve your defense to fit new concepts.
3:11 Player led schematics 5:46 Tools to evaluate new scheme 8:48 Translating onto the field 11:34 Evolving the structure of your scheme 14:!5 Applying new scheme to practices 16:30 Managing reps during practice 19:24 Crossovers creating chemistry 21:06 Analyzing trends 23:03 Accounting for new offensive trends 24:22 Match-zone concepts 27:07 Defending route combinations 30:27 Preparing during game week 33:04 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Didier on Twitter here: @CoachJoeyDidier
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back Coach Richie Gray to the show. Coach Gray is a skills acquisition and coaching education specialist and he's the CEO of Global Sports Innovation as well. Previously, Coach Gray spent 12 years with the Scottish Rugby Union, where he was involved with development and education. Gray then went on to work with the Miami Dolphins during the 2016 season to help with skills development and tackling. He also helped USA Football found the Advanced Tackling System as well. On today's episode, we discuss player development, coaching cues, and relating drills to in-game situations.
4:28 Developing players 13:21 Developing coaching cues 23:24 Evolving cues with changing culture 29:06 Relating drills to game-day situations 35:50 Utilizing new equipment properly 40:10 Learning for coaches through writing
You Can follow Coach Gray on Twitter here: @RichieGrayGSI
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome Tanner Engstrand back onto the show. During his career, Coach Engstrand served as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of San Diego for thirteen seasons. After that stint, Coach Engstrand then joined Coach Harbaugh's staff at the University of Michigan as an offensive analyst. Currently the offensive coordinator for the XFL's DC Defenders, Coach Engstrand joins us and discusses quarterback development, shifts, personnel groups, and run-action passes that he utilizes in the XFL.
3:11 From Michigan to the XFL 4:34 Adding elements to pro-style offenses 5:58 Movement and the play-clock 7:52 Procedures 9:17 Using shifts and motions 12:36 Forcing multiple checks 13:49 Formations and run-action passes 17:07 Moving eyes and feet in progressions 20:15 Timing with receivers 23:10 Training the quarterback 26:29 Concept call drill 27:34 New rules in the XFL
You can follow Coach Engstrand on Twitter here: @CoachTEngstrand
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we were joined by Virginia Tech's running backs coach, Adam Lechtenberg. Formerly the Assistant Head Coach and the Executive Director of Player Development, Coach Lechtenberg has officially secured an on-field position with the Hokies. Tune in and learn about Coach Lechtenberg's career path, what it is like to work with Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente, and how Coach Lechtenberg teaches anticipation to his running backs.
2:31 Inspiration to get into coaching 4:04 How a football career teaches you how to coach 5:30 Reaching the FBS level as a coach 9:17 Accepting different jobs before your dream 11:24 Working under Coach Fuente 14:11 Mindset in the running back room 17:19 Teaching from home 19:52 Developing the unit 21:57 Time management 24:55 Focus for running backs 30:50 Making the right read 34:15 Pre-snap read progressions 36:44 The Winning Edge 38:21 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Lechtenberg on Twitter here: @CoachLecht
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Chuck Kyle, the head coach at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Coach Kyle has continued to work on improving the game by expanding the usage of the Football Development Model from the youth level to the National Football League. Hear how Coach education, flag football, and padded flag football can help develop the next generation of football players in a safe but efficient manner.
3:12 Change in the game of football 8:27 Attacking the whole field with RPOs 16:55 Implementing the Football Development Model 30:40 Coach Education 33:53 Support from the NFL to youth levels 38:35 Importance of football
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Cody Kennedy from Tulane University. Coach Kennedy leads the offensive line at Tulane and on today's episode he breaks down the duo play, the factors that come with recruiting offensive linemen, how he persevered throughout his coaching career, and the change in culture at Tulane University.
3:23 Approach to recruiting offensive linemen 7:24 Multi-sport athletes 9:46 Deciding on offering scholarships 13:06 Recruits handling social media 15:43 Culture shift at Tulane 19:44 Coach Kennedy's personal journey 23:10 Favorite plays to run 24:05 Installation process 25:32 Determining plays on film 26:55 Vertical dent in the defense 32:20 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Kennedy on Twitter here: @CoachCKennedy
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by Kent State University's Offensive Coordinator, Andy Sowder. Coach Sowder 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. Tune in and learn how Coach Sowder approached his career path. Also learn how to instill a culture of becoming an alpha in your program, the details of game-planning on offense, and how to develop your back-ups.
2:37 Handling the lockdown 3:28 Analyzing this year's recruits 4:40 Getting into coaching 8:55 Lessons to become a better coach 11:09 Keeping things in perspective 13:07 Being the alpha 14:15 Becoming a winning program 18:06 Training away bad habits 19:48 Coaching tight ends and receivers 21:36 Game-planning for screen plays 24:37 Tendencies 25:09 Game planning in redzone and goal line 29:21 Creativity on defense 29:37 Perimeter blocking 31:24 Installation procedures 32:58 Developing backup players during the season 35:35 Keeping backups engaged 36:30 The winning edge 37:45 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Sowder on Twitter here: @CoachAndySowder
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Assistant head coach and running backs coach at UC Davis, Coach Mark Speckman onto the show. Coach Speckman is known as own of the founding fathers of the fly sweep play, and today we hear how Coach Speckman has evolved the play throughout his career. Tune in and learn the details of the fly sweep, how it has changed over the years, and how defenses are learning to attack the play as well.
3:32 Influence of the fly sweep 5:49 Development of plays 8:24 Defenses that give the fly sweep trouble 12:33 Green, yellow, and red sweeps 13:54 Practice time for blocking 17:08 The exchange point in shotgun 24:02 Fitting into your own offensive system 25:49 Basic principles behind splits 27:38 Adjustments made to the fly sweep 31:00 Play-action 38:21 Keys for inside runs 44:02 Installing fly sweep
You can follow Coach Speckman on Twitter: @MarkSpeckman
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Princeton University's wide receiver coach, Brian Flinn rejoins the show. Previously, Coach Flinn came onto the podcast as a guest speaker while he was coaching at Villanova University. After coaching for 12 years at Villanova, Coach Flinn took over as the wide receivers coach at Princeton. During this episode, learn how Coach Flinn has adjusted to the move and how he has grown as a coach throughout his career.
2:35 Coaching at Princeton 4:32 Challenges of joining a new program 6:34 Adjusting to new scheme 13:08 Teaching your receivers 17:33 Using film to your advantage 20:18 Fitting in new concepts 21:56 Questions asked to Coach Flinn 25:08 Wide splits 27:59 Advice for coaches 32:14 Being prepared 33:20 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Flinn on Twitter here: @Coach_Flinn
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we continue our "Home Team Podcast" series. Our guest host, Joel Nellis welcomes in the head coach at Northern Illinois University, Thomas Hammock. As a player at Northern Illinois, Coach Hammock still ranks 13th all-time in Huskie history in career rushing yards. A heart condition halted Coach Hammock's playing career, but he quickly transitioned to roles as a coach with the University of Wisconsin and the Baltimore Ravens. After spending five seasons with the Ravens as the running backs coach, Coach Hammock returned to take the helm as the first African American head coach in Northern Illinois' history. Learn from Coach Hammock about how he emphasizes family in his program and how he develops his players into young men.
1:57 Intro 4:18 Stars of your home team 5:46 Transitioning into coaching 7:01 Career decision-making process 8:11 Time management 9:32 Discipline at home 10:06 Handling negative press 10:58 Difference between NFL and college 11:58 Players being accountable at home 12:57 Factoring in family during the hiring process 13:55 Staying connected with family 14:40 Family atmosphere 16:36 Families and recruiting 17:16 Family situations 19:31 Chasing ghosts in the game-plan 20:55 Building your program 23:00 Lessons from overcoming struggles 23:39 Helping players feel valued 25:01 Legacy in coaching
You can follow Coach Hammock on Twitter here: @NIUCoachHammock
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome in Duke University's Co-Defensive Coordinator and Safeties coach, Matt Guerrieri. After being a three-year letterman at safety for Davidson College, Coach Guerrieri worked his way to Lenoir-Rhyne University as a defensive graduate assistant coach. He then worked his up the ladder on Duke's coaching staff. On this episode, learn from Coach Guerrieri's coaching journey, and about how he instructs his safeties
2:49 Inspiration to be a football coach 6:24 Learning from experience 8:34 Building culture on defense 10:09 Principles of your team 13:17 Philosophies at Duke 17:35 Reaching your players 21:05 Players being another coach 23:27 Keeping scheme simple 24:21 Coaching your safeties 25:17 Having your safeties play confidently 27:11 Having sound execution 29:01 The winning edge 29:53 Recruiting area
You can follow Coach Guerrieri on Twitter here: @MattGuerrieri
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in St. Johnsbury Academy's head coach, Rich Alercio onto the show. On this episode, learn how your offensive linemen can maintain their power, skill, and technique while working out at home. Whether it is using a broom, a chair, or a phone, there are tools at home that can assist your linemen with their training while away from any workout facilities. Tune in and learn from Coach Alercio during this episode.
3:59 Linemen maintaining power 6:55 Movement skills for linemen 8:49 At home workouts 12:36 Film reviews for coaches 13:35 Positioning the camera 15:04 Drills for hand technique 20:50 Chair location and camera setup 22:27 Emphasizing footwork 27:19 Working your hips
You can follow Coach Alercio on Twitter here: @OLineSkills
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes back SUNY Brockports' defensive coordinator Mike Fox onto the show. Tune in and hear how Coach Fox implements a sticks coverage philosophy on third and long. Also learn how in 2018, Coach Fox was named D3 Coordinator of the Year as his unit held its entire schedule to negative rushing yards in 11 out of 12 games.
3:32 People helping people 4:52 Pressure on 3rd and long 7:44 Alignment and base principles 9:51 Drilling technique into form 12:41 Attacking sticks coverage 16:46 Defending second level screens 19:55 Troubleshooting sticks coverage 23:18 Attacking a run pressure defense 25:24 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Fox on Twitter here: @CoachMFox1 Related Content:
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back Head Coach Jason Negro, from St. John Bosco High School (CA.). After winning the national championship in 2019, Coach Negro is looking to help lead his team to defend their title. In this episode, hear from Coach Negro as he tells us how he prepares his team to face difficult schedules, competition, and how to handle success.
3:04 Moving forward in uncertain times 5:54 Facing the best of the best 9:06 Key moments throughout the season 11:15 Foundations of your culture 14:53 Staying at the top 18:30 Repeating as champions 19:49 Preparing your team during the lockdown 22:55 Transitioning back to normal
You can follow Coach Negro on Twitter here: @boscofootball
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome Rob Ash back onto the show. Coach Ash spent 36 years as a head coach at the FCS and NCAA Division III levels before working as an offensive analyst at Arkansas. Now as the director of coaching development at Championship Analytics, Coach Ash is seeking to help coaches utilize analytics during games to improve their team's win probability. Tune into this episode to see how you can use analytics on 4th down.
3:37 The advantage of analytics 6:40 Coaches using analytics 9:33 Situational awareness 12:31 4th Down analytics 19:47 Practicing 4th down mentality 26:20 Impact on how your team plays 28:12 Adding analytics to your program
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes back Coach Lucas Lueders onto the show. Currently the offensive coordinator at the University of Central Missouri, Coach Lueders previously led the offense at Morningside College, where as the offensive coordinator, he helped guide them to a 2019 NAIA National Championship. Tune in and see how Coach Lueders utilizes tempo in his offense, and how he is a emphasizes the pillars of leverage, numbers, and grass to his players.
2:56 Transition to Central Missouri 7:20 Things to account for in coaching move 10:52 Having continued success 14:47 Meaning and usage of tempo 26:27 Complex, yet simple tempo 36:21 Confusing the defense 40:29 Creativity on offense 42:11 Catching the defense off-guard 44:08 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Lueders on Twitter here: @CoachLueds
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back the Football Scoop Co-Coordinator of the Year, Coach Casey Jacobsen. Currently the co-defensive coordinator at the 2019 NAIA National Champions, Morningside College, learn how Coach Jacobsen approaches defending RPOs. Also tune in and hear how he works to build a culture on defense that helps develop his players to analyze and identify the opposing offense's formations, disguises, and play designs.
3:27 Culture wins 4:52 Defending the RPO 6:31 Using your safeties 9:47 Insight from Coach Leuders 11:41 Technique 13:40 Dealing with unbalanced formations 16:52 Trouble period in practice 18:37 Preparing for no huddle 21:22 Trends to account for 23:03 Making adjustments
You can follow Coach Jacobsen on Twitter here: @CoachCJake
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we analyze the details behind running a wide zone scheme with Colgate University's offensive line coach, Jason Houghtaling. The former head coach and offensive coordinator at Wagner College, Coach Houghtaling joins our host Keith Grabowski on this episode to breakdown how you can help your offense learn the proper techniques, angles, and reads, in the wide zone.
3:55 Wide zone 8:53 Impact on your offense 16:36 Two-man combos 22:46 Details leading to results 27:01 Cutbacks in wide zone 29:46 Questions about wide zone scheme 34:55 Role of the individual 37:18 Running backs in wide zone 40:43 Making reads 43:23 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Houghtaling on Twitter here: @jhoughtaling1
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Tune into this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast as we welcome in West Florida University's head coach Pete Shinnick. In four years, Coach Shinnick has taken the start up program to new heights. The D2 National Champions in 2019, Coach Shinnick has created a winning culture that emphasizes unity, positive energy, and smart hard work. Learn about how your team can create their own winning formula on this episode.
3:15 Difficulties of winning a championship 6:43 Making adjustments 10:28 Improving with technology 13:19 Getting the advantage 14:53 The behaviors on your team 19:53 Learning about your players 23:57 Behavioral Training 30:17 Being smart 35:15 IQ, maintaining success, and keeping it fresh
You can follow Coach Shinnick on Twitter here: @peteshinnick
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes in Coach Rick Jones, the University of Missouri's senior assistant on head coach Eli Drinkwitz' staff. Coach Jones is renown for his time at Greenwood High School (Ark.) as their head coach. During his tenure, he won eight state titles and held a 185-26 record. On this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Jones continues to grow in his knowledge of the game.
3:23 Change leading to growth 6:33 Learning at different playing level 10:51 Relationships along coaching journey 15:45 Lessons from coaching 20:12 Stakeholders on the same page 28:32 Continuing to learn 34:13 Holding the rope 37:25 Closing
You can follow Coach Jones on Twitter here: @gwfbcoach
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast Woody and Buddy Blevins join the show. The two brothers are identical twins and have taken up the same profession as well. Coach Woody Blevins is the defensive coordinator at Assumption College, while Coach Buddy Blevins is the offensive coordinator at the University of Western New Mexico. On this episode of the show, hear how both brothers challenged each other growing up and how that has led them to having successful careers in coaching. Also learn what it truly means to lift while you climb.
3:23 Life with an identical twin 8:11 Making the move into coaching 12:07 Lift while you climb 14:29 Guidance into coaching 17:26 Family and football 19:47 Coaching career paths 25:43 Developing as a coach 31:20 Proud brothers
You can follow Coach Woody Blevins on Twitter here: @coachwoody2 You can also follow Coach Buddy Blevins on Twitter: @coachb_blevins5
Related Content: - Buddy Blevins - Oklahoma Panhandle State University: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/buddy-blevins-oklahoma-panhandled-state-university
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Join us on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, as your host Keith Grabowski welcomes the University of Toldeo's co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Mike Hallett, onto the show. Discover Coach Hallett's coaching journey, what he eyes in recruiting, and the foundations of his offense on this episode.
4:10 Coaching against Mike Hallett 7:29 Relationships in Recruiting 11:05 Developing relationships 15:31 Inspiration to be a coach 22:19 Offensive line play at Toldeo 24:57 Building chemistry on offensive line 28:14 Building foundation on offense 31:29 Organizing your offense 33:14 Advice for young coaches 35:34 The winning edge 36:41 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Hallett on Twitter here: @CoachHallett
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we invited Wofford College's defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach, Sam Siefkes onto the show. Hear how Coach Siefkes motivates, instructs, and evolves his defense, particularly through using position-less players. Also hear how Coach Siefkes emphasizes attacking one-on-one matchups against the opposition's weakest player on offense on this episode.
2:14 Coach Siefkes' background 4:29 Mentors for Coach Siefkes 5:56 How to climb coaching ladder 7:28 Overall philosophy 9:53 Coach Siefkes' experiences 11:24 Pillars of Wofford's defense 13:19 Details of practice 17:45 Mental approach to big games 19:06 Preparing for spread offenses 21:04 Development in camp 22:40 Playing against 10 and 11 personnel 25:23 Defensive front vs. spread gaps 27:30 Matching personnel 28:58 Practice structure 30:40 Tendencies, alignments, and formations 33:08 Structure for a user friendly system 35:23 The winning edge 36:43 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Siefkes on Twitter here: @CoachSiefkes
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we continue our "Home Team" series. Hosted by Joel Nellis, we interview coaches across the country about how they balance family and football. On this episode we speak with the University of Tennessee Martin's offensive run game coordinator and tight ends and tackles coach, Matt Jones. Coach Jones reveals his experiences as a coach and how he has shaped his family during his career.
3:25 Stars of the Home Team 6:34 Planning Your Family Life 7:50 Balancing family and career decisions 14:41 Family time given by head coach 16:16 Discipline for your kids 18:09 Recommendations on moving 24:26 Growing your marriage 27:49 Chasing ghosts 29:57 Linemen lunch 36:46 Overcoming a struggle 39:24 Being a role model for your players
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we welcome in the head strength and conditioning coach at Louisiana Tech University, Kurt Hester. Coach Hester has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the NHL during his time as the National Director of Training for the D1 Sports Training Center. Now at Louisiana Tech, Coach Hester believes that coaches around the country can put their trust in their strength coaches to help become semi-assistant coaches. Learn how your strength coach can become an asset and not just a "get back guy." Also hear tips for how your players can workout at home during this shutdown.
4:00 Importance of strength staff 8:49 Skills that a strength coach can use for your team 10:34 Working with your coaching staff 13:24 Establishing relationship with your strength coach 14:49 Being a semi-position coach 16:08 Best practices moving forward 19:51 Helping our players workout at home
You can follow Coach Hester on Twitter here: @TheKurtHester
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back Coach Eric Mele onto the show. After working at Washington State University for the past five years as the running backs coach and special teams coordinator, Coach Mele was named the running backs coach at Mississippi State this February. Tune in and hear how Coach Mele recruits and develops running backs to fit an air-raid attack. Also learn Coach Mele's thoughts on the changing landscape in special teams.
3:48 Improving catching for running backs 5:30 Practicing making difficult catches 6:49 Different angles in catch radius 7:54 Converting receivers into running backs 9:10 Three pillars for running backs 11:21 Air-Raid practice schedule for running backs 13:40 Acclimating freshmen running backs into system 15:37 Transitioning backs to air raid 16:56 Becoming a three-down back 17:44 Routes and pass protection 22:29 Building special teams culture 24:07 Productive kickoff return units 26:12 New version of the kickoff 27:15 Advice for new running backs coaches 28:55 Making drills for game situations
You can follow Coach Mele on Twitter here: @CoachMeleMSU
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back former University of Northern Iowa offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, John Bond, onto the show. Hear from Coach Bond about how he develops his quarterbacks. In his book, "Developing a Championship Quarterback," Coach Bond goes over what tools and training are necessary to help get the best out of your quarterback.
3:21 Main focus for developing championship quarterback 5:50 Traits to look for in a quarterback 11:01 "Prototypical" quarterback 12:!7 Day one drills 18:50 Footwork 21:10 Emphasis on strides 22:15 Properly developing the game 23:04 Communicating with your quarterback 27:09 Effective scrambling 32:04 Being prepared for situations 37:47 Best advice for young quarterback coaches
You can follow Coach Bond on Twitter here: @coachjohnbond
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- Decisions, Distractions, and Pressure for Quarterbacks: Will Hewlett, Quarterback Collective Academy: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/decisions-distractions-and-pressure-for-quarterbacks-will-hewlett-quarterback-collective-academy
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Our guest on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Vanderbilt University's running back coach Tim Horton. Last season, Coach Horton's star running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn led the Commodores in rushing with 1,028 yards and 10 touchdowns. Throughout his career, Coach Horton has spent 12 years coaching in the SEC, including stints at Arkansas and Auburn. He also has served as the running backs coach at Appalachian State, Air Force, and Kansas State as well . Tune in and discover how Coach Horton teaches his running backs to execute ball fakes, improve their vision, garnering yards-after-contact, and getting leverage on blocks.
3:03 How can young coaches reach their players 4:43 Adapting throughout your coaching career 6:18 What are college coaches looking for in recruiting 13:41 Pillars for Vanderbilt running backs 19:11 Executing ball fakes 22:02 Getting leverage for blocking 26:38 Maximizing yards-after-contact 30:19 Vision for running backs
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with the University of Missouri's head coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. Hear how Missouri implements a pro-tempo style of offense and how their goal is to attack the opposing defense. Missouri focuses on competition, trust, respect, and enjoying the journey. Also learn about Coach Drinkwitz' journey throughout his coaching career during this episode.
2:54 Desire to become a head coach 13:24 Live Scouting 20:44 Pillars of football at Missouri 25:02 Offensive philosophy 31:56 Starting off fast on offense 35:50 Using a sugar huddle 38:35 Pre-snap movement 39:57 Weekly gamelans 43:21 Matching the defense with your offense 47:19 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Drinkwitz on Twitter here: @CoachDrinkwitz
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome Boston College's wide receiver coach, Joe Dailey, onto the show. Coach Dailey previously joined us as a guest when he was the offensive coordinator at Liberty University. Since then, Coach Dailey took the role of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at the University of New Mexico, and he currently serves as Boston College's wide receiver coach. Tune in and hear how Boston College teaches their receivers how to win routes from the start, how to be physical, fundamentals, and important receiver techniques throughout the year.
2:45 Lessons on becoming an offensive coordinator 3:29 Coach Dailey's career path 4:49 Adjusting to a new system 6:46 Message to your wide receiver room 9:04 Everyday wide receiver drills at practice 11:34 The most important part of the route 13:14 False steps 15:36 Calibrating with the quarterback 17:41 Tools for receivers to face different coverages 20:45 Scouting reports 22:07 Catching drills for bad weather situations 25:56 Recruiting receivers 29:59 Learning the character of your recruits 31:40 Honing receiver skills 33:56 The winning edge 34:39 Coach Dailey's recruiting areas
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes Enterprise High School's head coach, Rick Darlington onto the show. Last season, Coach Darlington became the head coach at Enterprise after coaching at Apopka High School (FL) for 17 seasons over two stints. During his time at Apopka, Coach Darlington registered a 167-47 mark record and three state titles thanks in part to his "Single-Wing" offense. Tune in and hear how Coach Darlington believes you can design and adapt your offense to give your team the best chance for continued success against the opposition.
2:45 Being married to winning 7:22 Teaching and executing plays 11:02 Being good at many things 14:22 Designing your offense 16:11 Option plays but not an option team 21:50 Coordinating to win games 24:24 Keeping your best plays alive 34:31 Outflanking the defense 38:12 Implementing trick plays 41:34 Play chart during practice 41:59 Bootleg play efficiency 47:30 Executing run fakes 48:20 Run to win the game 52:09 Expensive schemes and cheap formations 55:40 Protecting your base plays 56:31 Weekly in-season routine 58:37 Closing
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with North Dakota State University's offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl. Coach Roehl was an All-America running back and four-year letterman at North Dakota State from 2004 to 2008, and returned to serve as the tight ends and fullbacks coach in 2014. He was then named as the offensive coordinator in 2019. On today's episode hear how North Dakota State has been successful on offense by remaining multiple with a physical mentality. Also learn how fullbacks and tight ends are crucial to the success of the Bison.
3:27 Inspiration to get into coaching 10:36 Continued success at North Dakota State 13:18 Overall offensive philosophy 16:02 Rushing attempts 16:49 Variety of formations with simple concepts 18:21 Physicality with spread formations 20:20 Motions and shifts 22:03 Finding advantages on offense 24:02 Making adjustments 25:20 Reps in the pass and run game 27:46 Drills for kick-out blocks 31:31 Everyday drills for tight ends and fullbacks 33:56 Using fullbacks in the passing game 35:53 Running power out of two tight end sets 38:59 Delayed pull by guards 44:32 Running backs and power run plays 46:21 Game planning 48:22 Short yardage and goal line 50:34 Base drop-back passing game 53:35 Protections on gameday 55:11 Making fullbacks great again 57:26 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Roehl on Twitter here: @tyroehl
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome Oklahoma State University's tight ends and cowboy backs coach Jason McEndoo onto the show. Coach McEndoo played at tight end for Washington State University and he spent three seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints. Formerly an offensive line coach at Montana State from 2003 to 2014, Coach McEndoo was brought onto Coach Mike Gundy's coaching staff at Oklahoma State in 2015. While at Oklahoma State, Coach McEndoo helped develop the unique "Cowboy Back" position. Learn how Oklahoma State deploys their tight ends and fullbacks in a hybrid position that utilizes a variety of formations and also how Coach McEndoo reached his current position in his coaching career.
2:53 Inspiration for Coach McEndoo 12:31 Persistance in seeking coaching job 13:46 Attaching a timeline to job hunt 14:36 Cowboys back position 21:02 Coach Gundy's mullet 21:29 Working with different offensive coordinators 22:55 Favorite character from "The Office" 23:57 Success with inside zone 25:38 Blocking 27:26 Shoulder blocking 28:42 Balancing practice schedule for cowboy backs 30:48 Ideal skillset for your tight ends 32:07 Film study for cowboy backs 33:08 Remaining multiple with tempo 35:08 Football intelligence 36:33 Offline tight ends 38:14 Teaching blocking techniques 40:10 Play-action pass with tight ends 41:39 The winning edge 43:04 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach McEndoo on Twitter here: @jasonmcendoo
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Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back Dr. Fergus Connolly as a guest on the show. With the sports world on hold currently and everyone staying inside, Dr. Connolly offers his insight into how coaches should handle the hiatus. Tune in and hear how you should decompress and take advantage of the free time you have. Also learn how to prepare for the transition back to normal football activities when the time comes.
2:53 Mindset during sports hiatus 10:28 Opportunity for coaches to grow 12:24 Preparing to return to football activities 16:04 Priorities for returning to football 19:13 Nurturing mental health 22:10 Communicating with others
You can follow Dr. Connolly on Twitter here: @fergus_Connolly
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast we have a special guest joining the show, Coach Billy Curry. A former NFL player and coach, Bill Curry took his knowledge of the game from the NFL and helped lead collegiate programs such at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia State as a head coach. During his tenure Coach Curry helped establish programs and take over for legendary coaches in the game as well. Today on the show Coach Curry will share what he learned from coaching legends Bobby Dodd, Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. He also answer listener questions and will dive into his book "Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life."
3:15 The importance of football 6:47 Coach Curry's experiences 10:33 Taking over for legendary coaches 14:25 Coach Dodd's philosophy 18:32 Toughness in football 21:18 Giving players a chance 22:42 Core philosophy 26:09 Influence of Coach Lombardi 31:04 Impact of having faith 34:05 Starting football program at Georgia State 38:03 Commonalities between great teams 43:13 Timelessness of good coaching 48:21 The growth of football 52:02 Advice to coordinators looking to become head coaches 55:57 Inspiration to write a book 57:40 Overall theme of the book 1:00:21 Who would you add to your huddle? 1:03:29 The winning edge
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski @CoachKGrabowski conducted a Q&A with Marshall University's tight end coach, Kyle Segler. Coach Segler was previously at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he was tight ends coach and special teams coordinator for one season. Segler's special teams units sported net kickoff and punt return averages that ranked in the top 20 nationally during his time there. Prior to coaching at ULM, Segler was an assistant coach at Sam Houston State for eight seasons, where he coached the offensive line and tight ends. In 2016, he added the duties of special teams coach.
Hear Coach Segler answer questions from coaches across the country about what he looks for in tight ends, the evolution of the position, and how he teaches his unit.
2:00 Intro 2:45 Coach Segler's outlook on life 6:07 Using technology to develop coaches 9:27 Inspiration to get into coaching 16:58 Question from Coach Matt Drinkall 18:42 Culture at Marshall 20:45 Success in the redzone 23:51 Packaging the tight ends 28:15 Creating issues for the defense 30:32 Rush three, drop eight defenses 32:59 Limiting turnovers 36:56 Making your players better 42:15 Pass and run game for tight ends 48:13 Basketball technique with tight ends 51:08 DNA of Marshall's tight ends 56:18 10 personnel 59:32 Using tight ends in-line and off-line 1:00:49 Blocking 1:06:18 Tight ends in play-action game 1:13:47 Recruiting areas
You can follow Coach Segler on Twitter here: @Coach_Segler
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Tune into this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast as your host Keith Grabowski interviewed Baylor University's new defensive coordinator, Ron Roberts. Coach Roberts is helping build a new regime at Baylor University alongside their new head coach Dave Aranda. Coach Roberts previously coached at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Last season, the Ragin’ Cajuns defense led the Sun Belt Conference and ranked 18th nationally in scoring defense in 2019 by allowing only 19.7 points per game. Coach Roberts' defense also finished second in the Sun Belt in total defense (371.8 ypg) and had the league’s top red zone defense (51.16 percent) with only 22 touchdowns allowed in 43 attempts.
Hear Coach Roberts answer listener questions from coaches across the country about game planning, blitz packages, redzone defense, and more during this episode.
2:39 Game planning 4:46 Using different fronts and blitzes 6:47 Having a toolbox on defense 7:54 Scripting practices 11:58 Expectations for walkthroughs 18:17 Favorite run blitz 22:05 Common mistakes with creepers 25:30 Five-man pressures 29:54 Limiting points in the red-zone 33:04 Off-season studying: breakdown categories 41:02 In-season adjustments 43:07 Emphasis on tackling 46:20 Defending against 32-personnel 54:39 Dropping and rushing defensive ends 1:00:52 Message for young coordinators
You can follow Coach Roberts on Twitter here: @coachronroberts
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski caught up with the University of Albany’s offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, Joe Davis. Last year, the University of Albany led the FCS in touchdown passes with 41 on the season. They also scored 26 touchdown passes in the redzone with zero interceptions. Tune into this episode to hear how Coach Davis instills his offensive identity, orchestrates efficient game planning, and helps build his passing game based on what his quarterback does best.
1:57 Intro 3:00 Inspiration for Coach Davis 4:02 Lessons learned throughout Coach Davis’ career 6:21 Having success at multiple levels 10:27 Building an offensive identity 13:04 Building rapport with your quarterback 21:18 Identifying defenses 23:27 Disguising plays 25:23 Game planning efficiently 34:13 Utilizing technology with your staff 36:30 Managing game preparation 37:46 Building passing game around your quarterback 46:53 Calls with a purpose 49:39 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @CoachJoeDavis
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Syracuse University's assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, and outside receivers coach, Justin Lustig joins the show. Coach Lustig discusses his rise in the coaching rankings and how he handles his various duties on Syracuse's coaching staff. Coach Lustig also reveals his belief in Equifinality, which means that there are an infinite amount of ways to solve a problem.
Towards the end of the episode we also spoke with the creator of TXHSFBCHAT on Twitter, Ridgepoint High School's (TX) offensive coordinator Chris Fisher. Learn how you can get involved in the conversation with the different coaching discussions on Twitter.
2:35 Handling the shutdown 7:15 Inspiration to be a coach 9:25 Lessons learned as a young coach 12:45 Embracing new situations 14:44 Being a former head coach helps you as an assistant coach 17:36 Finding right offensive scheme fit 19:45 Coach Matt Drinkall 20:47 Lessons for young coaches 23:29 Balancing being position coach and special teams coordinator 30:31 Drills during practice 34:15 Reverse engineering 35:58 Getting insight from players 37:38 Ranking skills for wide receivers 38:41 The winning edge 39:27 Recruiting areas
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski held a Q&A with longtime offensive line coach Dan Dorazio. Coach Dorazio has worked as an offensive line coach in the Canadian Football League since 1998, and he has worked with teams including the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts. On this episode of the podcast, hear about Coach Dorazio's experiences when he answers questions from collegiate offensive line coaches across the country.
2:00 Intro 3:15 Three Favorite Run concepts 4:46 Evolution of Zone Blocking 6:36 Three crucial weekly drills 9:29 Transitioning to Canadian Football 13:34 Transition from RB to OLine coach 17:10 Establishing a mentor 18:41 Being teammates with Nick Saban 23:22 Double under striking 28:10 Off-season development plan 33:56 Mixing up the drills 36:01 Vertical vs. quick lateral sets 40:00 Characteristics to look for in offensive linemen 46:08 Zone and gap double team combos 1:05:02 Taking care of Level 1 1:05:50 Hand punches 1:09:26 Teaching snap techniques to new center 1:12:40 Adjustments to landmarks 1:14:45 Best plays against "Bear" defense 1:18:32 Protection against 4i-0-4i 1:20:46 Accounting for linebackers
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A former NFL coach and general manager, Michael Lombardi has learned a lot during his career in the league. The three-time Super Bowl champion joined your host Keith Grabowski on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. During the episode, Coach Lombardi answers listener questions and offers advice to coaches at the high school level. Hear how you can master the middle eight, how you can avoid bias in your decision-making, and what true power really is in your program.
1:58 Intro 3:13 Avoiding bias in decision-making 5:12 Dangers of group-thinking 6:06 The Corleone family 6:54 True power in a program 8:07 Turning around your program 9:44 What to look for in assistant coaches 12:30 Controlling the middle eight 16:09 Utilizing timeouts 18:38 Advice to high school coaches 20:22 Springsteen
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back to the show, Micah Kurtz, the 2018 NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year. Currently the Director of Sports Performance and Assistant Athletic Director at Windermere Prep School in Orlando, Florida and also the Strength and Conditioning Consultant Coach to the nine-time high school basketball national champion Oak Hill Academy, Micah Kurtz has been an integral part of his community. Tune in and learn how you can help maintain strength, speed, and flexibility of your players during the extended offseason.
1:59 Intro 3:02 Staying in shape 7:21 Maintaining strength 10:08 Keeping up speed and power 16:53 Working on flexibility 19:04 Mobility drills 20:11 Handling the unknown 23:33 Closing You can follow Micah Kurtz on Instagram and Twitter here: @KurtzM3
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski caught up with the University of Minnesota's offensive line coach and run game coordinator, Brian Callahan, at USA Football's 2020 National Conference. Hear how Coach Callahan teaches his zone blocking scheme and in particular the stretch play. Also learn about how the Minnesota Gophers utilize six offensive linemen throughout the game and in certain formations.
1:57 Intro 2:51 Coach Callahan’s background 5:46 Culture at Minnesota 7:54 Developing Offensive Line 15:38 Utilizing six offensive linemen 20:36 Outside zone 22:39 Blocks and combos 24:06 Fit and aiming point 25:57 Eliminate negative plays 27:14 Zone vs man reaching 29:41 Communication 30:22 Combination blocks 33:26 Stretch plays 37:19 Simplicity and reads 38:02 Backside blocks 38:44 Patience of running backs 41:12 Helping players understand scheme 42:37 Winning edge
You can follow Coach Callahan on Twitter here: @CallyBrian
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with coach John Brewer, a senior analyst at the University of Miami. During this episode, Coach Brewer describes his coaching journey and how he took on any task he could to help improve his knowledge about the game. He also reveals the apps and technology that Miami uses to help educate their players during the off-season and for game prep during the season.
1:57 Intro 2:47 Moving up the coaching tree 5:13 Getting position as college coach 6:49 Coach Brewer’s mindset 10:16 Mental reps from practice footage 14:16 Just Play App 23:54 Testing your players on game plan 26:54 Coaches utilizing Just Play App You can follow Coach Brewer on Twitter here: @CoachBrehaw
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski speaks with West Virginia State University's head coach, John Pennington. Coach Pennington has written a book dubbed "Small Wins Equal Big Gains." A former three-year lettermen wide receiver a West Virginia University, Coach Pennington worked his way up the coaching ladder as he served as a special teams coordinator, offensive coordinator, and as a quarterbacks coach for West Virginia State before eventually being named head coach. On this episode, learn how to implement a complete step-by-step goal-setting system to help you stay focused, take action, and stay disciplined so you can live your best life. 0:20 Intro 1:40 Inspiration behind the book 3:35 Trial and error as a coach 4:42 Academic playbooks 6:46 S.M.A.R.T.E.R 9:34 Morning and night routines 12:18 Goal setting 15:54 Results with players 18:39 Teaching intentionality 21:10 Developing habits 27:05 Avoiding being burnt out 28:20 S.A.V.E.R.S 30:57 Trusting the plan 34:25 Closing
You can follow Coach Pennington on Twitter here: @CoachPenn
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we continue part two of our discussion with Army West Point’s tight end coach, Matt Drinkall. Formerly the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University, Coach Drinkall continues to learn different concepts on how to design your offense. Your host, Keith Grabowski caught up with Coach Drinkall at USA Football’s 2020 National Conference and they discussed the details of designing offenses, utilizing tempo, and the organization of your team.
0:20 Intro 1:28 Assembly line workers 1:55 Army v. Navy game 4:42 Dwight Schrute and football 7:40 Dangerous usage of words 9:59 Designing your offense 9:14 Comparing offensive systems 14:02 Tempo 25:43 Rules, huddles, and tempo 26:54 Setting your offense up for success 33:44 Organization 46:36 Closing
You can follow Coach Drinkall on Twitter here: @DrinkallCoach
Related Content: - Structuring Your Offense Part 1: Matt Drinkall, Tight End Coach at Army West Point https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/structuring-your-offense-part-1-matt-drinkall-tight-end-coach-at-army-west-point - All In On Offense- Defeating the Tite Front with Matt Drinkall, Army Offensive Assistant- https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-defeating-the-tite-front-with-matt-drinkall-army-offensive-assistant - Matt Drinkall: Kansas Wesleyan- https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/matt-drinkall-kansas-wesleyan - Kansas Wesleyan coach Matt Drinkall talks running game and tempo: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/kansas-wesleyan-coach-matt-drinkall-talks-running-game-and-tempo Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope
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Today on the Coach and Cooridnator Podcast we welcome back Coach Matt Drinkall to the show. Previously the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University, Coach Drinkall is now the tight ends coach at Army West Point. Your host, Keith Grabowski caught up with Coach Drinkall at USA Football’s 2020 National Conference and they discussed the details of structuring an offense. Hear how you can use motion in your offence, the intricacies of the triple option, and a breakdown of Coach Drinkall’s three tier progression system.
0:20 Intro 0:54 Coaching at Army 1:55 Army v. Navy game 3:56 Learning the triple option 6:49 Changing procedural habits 8:30 Military aspect as a coach 9:14 Comparing offensive systems 16:30 Implementing a new scheme 19:55 Three tier progression system 26:54 Setting your offense up for success 34:36 Looking in the mirror 45:06 Utilizing motion
You can follow Coach Drinkall on Twitter here: @DrinkallCoach Related Content: - All In On Offense- Defeating the Tite Front with Matt Drinkall, Army Offensive Assistant- https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-defeating-the-tite-front-with-matt-drinkall-army-offensive-assistant - Matt Drinkall: Kansas Wesleyan- https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/matt-drinkall-kansas-wesleyan - Kansas Wesleyan coach Matt Drinkall talks running game and tempo: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/kansas-wesleyan-coach-matt-drinkall-talks-running-game-and-tempo Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope
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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Wide Receiver Route Running & Blocking: Keenan Bailey, Offensive Assistant at Ohio State University ⁃ https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/wide-receiver-route-running-blocking-keenan-bailey-offensive-assistant-at-ohio-state-university
C- and D-Gap RPOs: Brent Dearmon, Offensive Coordinator at the University of Kansas ⁃ https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-c-and-d-gap-rpos-brent-dearmon-offensive-coordinator-at-kansas-university
Home Team Podcast: Doug Samuels, Head Coach at Comstock Park High School (M.I.) ⁃ https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-podcast-doug-samuels-head-coach-at-comstock-park-high-school-mi
Decisions, Distractions, and Pressure for Quarterbacks: Will Hewlett, Quarterback Collective Academy ⁃ https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/decisions-distractions-and-pressure-for-quarterbacks-will-hewlett-quarterback-collective-academy
Head Coach and Coordinator Dynamic: Robert Pomazak and Brian Flynn, St. Charles North High School ⁃ https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/head-coach-and-coordinator-dynamic-robert-pomazak-and-brian-flynn-st-charles-north-high-school
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At USA Football’s 2020 National Conference, your host Keith Grabowski caught up with recurring guest Robert Pomazak, the head coach of St. Charles North High School. Joining Coach Pomazak was his offensive coordinator, Brian Flynn. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we hear from both Coach Pomazak and Coach Flynn about how they cooperate to help lead their team. Learn what conversations go on in meetings during game week, all the way to in-game adjustments made on the sidelines.
0:20 Intro 1:31 Dynamic between Pomazak and Flynn 3:24 Coaching relationship in year one 4:56 Earning trust as an offensive coordinator 7:20 United approach to the season 9:04 Offensive evaluation 12:14 Working for the players 14:28 Game week preparation 16:05 Communication among the staff 18:35 Advice from the head coach 20:05 Cooperating on gameday 22:38 In-game adjustments process 24:14 Closing
You can follow Coach Pomazak on Twitter here: @RobertPomazak You can also follow Coach Flynn on Twitter here: @Flynn_BD
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Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back Will Hewlett onto the show. Hewlett has coached over 40 Division I prospects and current quarterbacks. He has conducted NFL Draft prep and has coached several Arena League quarterbacks. A member of the Quarterback Collective Academy, Coach Hewlett helps instruct the next generation of quarterbacks utilizing drills designed to enhance decision making, facing distractions, and reaction time to pressure. Tune in to hear your host, Keith Grabowski, catch up with Coach Hewlett at the USA Football 2020 National Conference.
0:20 Intro 1:56 Evolution of Quarterback Collective Academy 3:05 Elite coaching 5:57 Hewlett’s evolution as a coach 7:41 Be warry of some advice 9:30 Quarterback Collective Method 11:42 Modernizing quarterback individual period 15:07 Stimulus within drives 16:15 Decision, distraction, and pressure drills 21:21 Reasoning behind your actions 22:31 Quarterback warmups 24:27 Quarterback warmup drills 27:03 Professional development 27:59 Closing
You can follow Coach Hewlett on Twitter here: @WillHewlett
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We continue our “Home Team” series on this edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Our guest host Joel Nellis invites Doug Samuels onto the show. As the new head coach at Comstock Park High School and an editor at footballscoop.com, Coach Samuels has developed a unique schedule to help balance family and football. Tune in to learn how Coach Samuels has utilized technology to help give him and his coaches more time with their families on the weekend without sacrificing production.
0:20 Intro 1:36 Stars of home team 4:33 Coach Samuel’s kids 6:56 Weekends at home for coaches 13:00 Expectations for working at home 16:43 Schedule during game weeks 20:28 Adjusting to technology 22:06 Results of the process 24:35 Recommendations for implementation 27:27 Victory Formation 29:41 Closing
You can follow Coach Samuels on Twitter here: @CoachSamz
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Preparation is always crucial because when opportunities arise, you must be ready to take them. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we invited back coach Brent Dearmon. Originally an offensive consultant, Coach Dearmon was promoted by Kansas Jayhawk head coach Les Miles to serve as the program’s new offensive coordinator on October 6, 2019. Due to his previous experience as an offensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech, head coach at Bethel University (Tenn.) and analyst at Auburn University (Ala.), Coach Dearmon was able to handle the task of taking over as Kansas’ offensive coordinator mid-season. Learn about Coach Dearmon’s experiences on this episode and also how he helps incorporate C- and D-Gap RPOs into his offense.
Show Notes
0:20 Intro 2:33 Taking over as Kansas’ offensive coordinator 5:56 Evolving your offense 7:55 Changing the way you teach 9:19 Paying it forward 12:22 C- and D-Gap RPOs 14:50 Example of C-Gap RPOs 16:44 What is the aim point on different paths? 17:31 Avoiding ineligible man downfield penalties 20:49 Avoiding penalties on the fullback 22:19 Duties of X-receiver 23:08 D-Gap RPOs 25:27 Gap scheme RPOs 28:09 Base offense 29:36 When do you push? 30:10 Pre- and post-snap side 30:35 Proper alignment for running backs 32:36 Complementing power reads
You can follow Coach Dearmon on Twitter here: @BrentDearmon
Related Content: - Coach Dearmon Episode 1: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brent-dearmon-arkansas-tech - Coach Dearmon Episode Two: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/brent-dearmon-arkansas-tech-1 - All In On Offense- The RPO with Brent Dearmon, Offensive Assistant- Kansas University: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-the-rpo-with-brent-dearmon-offensive-assistant-kansas-university
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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 Intro 1:42 Ohio State University practices 2:13 Keenan Bailey’s background 7:16 Learning from experienced coaches 7:38 Wide receiver play at Ohio State 9:29 Practice swing mentality 11:40 Break point and catch point 13:58 Competition at practice 16:20 Wide receiver blocking 19:22 Avoiding laziness as a receiver 22:43 Blocking in space 25:08 Running routes to the block 27:01 The winning edge
You can follow Keenan Bailey on Twitter here: @CaochKee
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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Selling the Experience: Tim Delaney, Head Coach at South Park High School (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/selling-the-experience-tim-delaney-head-coach-at-south-park-high-school-ny
Win Your Now: Jordan Hogan, Wide Receiver Coach at Cornell University (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/win-your-now-jordan-hogan-wide-receiver-coach-at-cornell-university-ny
Scott Fountain, Special Teams Coordinator at the University of Arkansas (Ark.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/scott-fountain-mixdown
From Pass Rush to Gap Control: E.J. Whitlow, Defensive Line Coach at Miami University (Ohio) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/from-pass-rush-to-gap-control-ej-whitlow-defensive-line-coach-at-the-university-of-miami-ohio
Scripting Better Practices: Erik Korem: Senior Associate Athletics Director for High Performance - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/scripting-better-practices-erik-korem-director-of-high-performance-at-william-mary
Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=2-wEykhuRqON913cBwxv7g
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Erik Korem joins host Keith Grabowski on this high-performance edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Korem is currently the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete High Performance at the College of William & Mary, and he analyzes how coaches and players should approach their preparation for the season. On today’s episode, hear Korem’s theory on how coaches should conduct more of their practices to truly replicate the time and intensity of game day atmospheres.
0:20 Intro 1:34 The mental model 4:04 Coaching your team into shape 8:34 Attention to conditioning during practice 10:58 Adjustment periods in practice 12:47 The duties of strength coaches 14:22 Utilizing instant replay technology 16:35 Scripting practices 20:13 Closing
Corresponding Content: Erik Korem: Director of Sports Science Houston Texans: - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/erik-korem-director-of-sports-science-houston-texans Coach & Coordinator: Rob Everett, Bridgewater College (1/4/18) - https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5273/podcast-coach-and-coordinator-rob-everett-1-4-18
You can follow Erik Korem on Twitter here: @ErikKorem
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In just his third season of coaching the defensive line at the University of Miami Ohio, Coach E.J. Whitlow has already produced three All-MAC honorees. Last season, the Warhawks had 38 total sacks, and 28 of those came from the defensive line. A former defensive tackle at Findlay College, Coach Whitlow was named First-Team All-GLIAC and team MVP during his playing days. On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, hear how Coach Whitlow has instructs his defensive linemen on their pass rush moves, gap control, hand placement, block shedding, and more.
0:20 Intro 1:05 Beginning of Coach Whitlow’s career 2:24 Developing as a coach 4:06 Transition to Grand Valley State 6:15 Expectations for defensive linemen 7:12 Coach Whitlow’s catch phrases 8:31 Keys to playing upfront 9:21 Gap Control 11:30 Art of hand placement 12:56 Using your hips 14:11 Traits to look for 15:43 Identifying strengths in players 17:01 Utilizing movement upfront 18:07 Maintaining gap while moving 19:33 Defensive line tackling drills 20:51 Shedding blocks 22:07 Pass rush progressions 24:30 Keys to footwork 25:20 Tipped passes at the line 26:11 Powering through offensive linemen 27:48 Combining pass rush moves 28:31 Scouting offensive linemen
You can follow Coach Whitlow on Twitter here @CoachWhit_MU
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A coach in four national championship games, Scott Fountain has a vast amount of experience coaching in college football. With a specific knack for coaching special teams, Coach Fountain has helped teach star players such as the newly minted Super Bowl champion Mecole Hardman and First-Team All-SEC Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship. After spending the last three years on UGA’s staff in both on and off the field roles, Coach Fountain decided to head to the University of Arkansas after former UGA offensive line coach Sam Pittman was named as their head coach. Now the special teams coordinator for the Razorbacks, Coach Fountain spoke with your host Keith Grabowski at the 2020 USA Football National Conference about how to approach teaching special teams.
0:20 Intro 0:46 Transition from UGA to Arkansas 1:11 Transitioning family to new city 2:12 Preparation for spring ball 2:54 Assembling special teams staff 4:08 Assessing the tape 6:12 Establishing the scheme 7:31 Personnel Evaluation 9:24 Earning trust 11:41 Advice on coaching special teams 14:55 Thoughts on the future of kickoffs 18:49 Coaching the return game 21:48 Evaluation 23:53 Special teams in practice 24:53 Developing a punt returner
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At only 28 years old, Cornell University wide receiver coach Jordan Hogan has certainly accomplished a lot in his young coaching career. Already, Coach Hogan has interned with the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. This resulted in Coach Hogan being guided by mentors such as the Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman. With experience at all three levels of collegiate football and in the National Football League, Coach Hogan has soaked in knowledge from his previous stops and has shared that with his receiving core. Hear what Coach Hogan has learned throughout his career and how he emphasizes winning your now on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast.
0:20 Intro 1:07 Coach Hogan’s Career 2:48 Mentors for Coach Hogan 5:29 Leading the wide receiver room 7:29 Obstacles during career 9:11 Inside the wide receiver room 11:38 Managing playing time 13:29 From film study to the field 15:15 Practice details 21:59 7-on-7 and team period 23:23 Role on game day 25:08 Player evaluations 29:22 The winning edge
You can follow Coach Hogan on Twitter here at @CoachHoags
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For the past 12 seasons, Tim Delaney has been the head coach at South Park High School. Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we dive in with Coach Delaney and discuss how he turned a struggling program, into a continual contender. When Coach Delaney first started out as the leader of his team, Coach Delaney realized that he had to sell his program to his kids. Learn how Coach Delaney created a culture that not only sells itself, but that helps his kids succeed both on and off the field.
0:20 Intro
1:10 Background of South Park High School
3:01 Pressures of a young head coach
5:48 Advice to a young Coach Delaney
7:06 Assembling a coaching staff
9:13 Multi-sport players
12:49 Selling the experience
16:44 Funding for the team
20:37 Meeting the needs of your players
23:26 Learning from Twitter
26:02 Maintaining terminology
28:34 The winning edge
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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Inside the Program- St. Xavier: Offseason Development - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/inside-the-program-st-xavier-offseason-development
Fourth Down Mentality: Bates College (Maine) Special Teams Coordinator, Garrett McLaughlin - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/fourth-down-mentality-bates-college-maine-special-teams-coordinator-garrett-mclaughlin
Home Team Podcast: Garett Tujague, University of Virginia Offensive Line Coach - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-podcast-university-of-virginia-offensive-line-coach-garett-tujague
Comradery Leads to Championships: Dave Hogan, Chenango Forks High School (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/comradery-leads-to-championships-dave-hogan-chenango-forks-high-school-ny
Teaching the Game: Tom Masella, Head Coach at Wagner College (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/teaching-the-game-tom-masella-wagner-college-head-coach-ny
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Coach Tom Masella has been a head coach at Fairfield Univeristy, Boston University, Central Connecticut State University, and Fordham University. Yet, despite being a coach at eight other institutions, Wagner College has always been home for Coach Masella. After playing at defensive back for the Seahawks, Coach Masella became an assistant at his alma mater. Years later, Coach Masella is now leading Wagner College’s football program. Throughout his career, Coach Masella has realized that players learn the game in different ways. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, see what the best methods are to instruct your players, and how to approach the game from a defensive prospective.
0:20 Intro 1:30 Coach Massella’s overall philosophy 2:05 The art of teaching 6:11 Critiquing your players 9:21 Two-A-Days 12:01 Walk throughs 13:16 Keys to a good practice 14:59 Defending bunch formations 17:53 Bunch formations with wide zones 19:57 Defending against “man beaters” 22:35 Recovering from pick plays 23:56 The winning edge
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Coming off a state championship season, Chenango Forks High School’s head coach Dave Hogan can attribute a focus on skill and comradery to his program’s success. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with Coach Hogan at the New York State High School Football Coaches Association Clinic and broke down the Blue Devils’ team philosophies throughout the season.
0:20 Intro 1:05 Coach Hogan’s background 1:46 Focusing on skillsets 3:36 Individual periods 4:30 Contact during practice 6:08 Identifying weaknesses 8:55 Getting organized for game week 10:14 Focusing on what you can control 11:53 Believe in your game plan 13:52 Processing too much information 15:08 Comradery on coaching staff 16:21 Having sustained success 19:07 Importance of your support staff 20:08 The Winning Edge
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We continue our Home Team series with guest host Joel Nellis. On this edition, we spoke with the University of Virginia's offensive line coach Garett Tujague. With close to 30 years of coaching experience, University of Virginia offensive line coach Garett Tujague has plenty of knowledge about balancing family life and football. Hear how his head coach Bronco Mendenhall also has created a schedule that promotes family time for his entire coaching staff.
0:20 Intro 2:59 How Coach Tujague met his wife 7:30 Meeting the kids 11:46 We make the call 21:46 Guiding family through negative press 24:45 Coach Mendenhall’s unique schedule 33:22 Taking work back home 37:01 Familiarity of coaching staff 43:28 Pressures of the job 50:15 Advice to young coaches
You can follow Coach Tujague on Twitter @Coach2J
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Games can be both won and lost on special teams. Bates College special teams coordinator and defensive line coach Garrett McLaughlin realizes this, and he tries to energize his players to focus on every detail in the third phase of the game. After being a student assistant at Syracuse University and serving as the defensive backs coach at SUNY Buffalo, Coach McLaughlin took his coaching acumen to Maine and joined the Bates staff in 2018. Throughout his career, Coach McLaughlin has coached a multitude of position groups, and he has used his various experiences to help coach his players on special teams. On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we analyze Coach McLaughlin’s fourth down mentality and how he’s guided his players at Bates College.
0:20 Intro 1:20 Coach McLaughlin’s journey 3:27 Experience at Bates College 5:08 Install 6:34 4th Down Mentality 8:32 Organizing drills during practice 11:48 Dividing up coaching assignments 15:30 Punt block/return 16:14 Practice time dedicated to special teams 18:26 Opponent scouting 22:05 Recognizing individual achievements 23:09 Coaching special teams and the defensive line 24:37 The winning edge
You can follow Coach McLaughlin on Twitter here: @_coachg_ Coach McLaughlin also has a Twitter account dedicated to special teams: @talk_teams
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we feature part of USA Football’s “Inside the Program” series. Coach Steve Specht, has been the head coach at St. Xavier High School (Ohio), since 2004. During his tenure Coach Specht has led the Bombers to three state championships and he also was named NFL High School Coach of the Year as well. Hear how Coach Specht handles the offseason and how he implements phases to help prepare his team to compete during the Fall.
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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Andy Kotelnicki- University of Buffalo Offensive Coordinator - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/andy-kotelnicki-university-of-buffalo-offensive-coordinator Being Uncommon: Blaise Faggiano, Utica College Head Coach - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utica-college-head-coach-blaise-faggiano Change with the Times or the Times Change You: Jerry Smith, St. Francis High School (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/change-with-the-times-or-the-times-change-you-jerry-smith-st-francis-high-school-ny How to be a Great Assistant: Christian Ozolins, Head Coach at Buffalo State College (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-to-be-a-great-assistant-christian-ozolins-head-coach-at-buffalo-state-college-ny Winning from January to August: Rich Robbins, Head Coach at Canisius High School (N.Y.) - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/winning-from-january-to-august-rich-robbins-head-coach-at-canisius-high-school-ny
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Coming off a state championship victory in 2019, Canisius High School’s head coach Rich Robbins is not sitting back idly this off-season. In Coach Robbins’ eyes, championships are won from January to August. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski dives into the different phases of the off-season with Coach Robbins. Discover what crucial steps must occur each month to ensure that your team is ready to take the field in the Fall.
0:20 Intro 1:12 Coach Robbin’s background 3:22 The road to championships 4:35 Phase one of off-season 6:55 Off-season player/coach meetings 7:58 Hitting the weight-room 10:53 Classroom work 12:52 Player response to “football class” 15:54 Phase two of the off-season 18:20 Handling school breaks during spring ball 19:55 Multi-sport athletes 22:33 Training together as a team 24:05 Phase three of the off-season 28:40 Phase four of the off-season 33:24 Breaks for the coaching staff 34:48 The winning edge 36:42 Closing
Contact information for Coach Robbins: - Twitter: @CanisiusHSFB - Email: robbins@canisiushigh.org
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With 26 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level, Christian Ozolins has paid his dues as an assistant coach. Maryville College, Methodist University, Alfred University, and Hamilton College are some of the institutions that Coach Ozolins has worked at. After serving as the interim head coach for Buffalo State College last season, Coach Ozolins was officially named as the head coach for the Bengals and working on several coaching staffs has prepared him for this moment. Tune in as your host, Keith Grabowski, and Coach Ozolins discuss the keys to becoming a great assistant coach.
1:41 Intro 2:02 Coach Ozolins’ background 3:26 How to be a great assistant coach 5:45 Other tips on being a great assistant 8:00 Identifying your weaknesses 10:34 Recruiting 12:26 Being organized 13:22 Coaching attire 16:46 Keeping work and home separate 18:41 Put the cellphone down 19:34 Building relationships on campus 23:11 The winning edge
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With close to 40 years of coaching experience at St. Francis High School (N.Y.), head coach Jerry Smith has seen a lot over his tenure. St. Francis alumni such as Brian Daboll, David Caldwell, and Chris Polian are just a few examples of the success stories under Coach Smith. He has witnessed how the game has evolved over time, and he has changed with it. On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, hear how a veteran coach has approached each day on the job with a fresh outlook.
1:42 Intro 3:03 Background at St. Francis 4:20 What drives Coach Smith 8:02 How has the process evolved 11:44 Being open with parents 15:10 On the field changes 18:51 Is this a young man’s game? 20:46 Keeping kids’ concentration 24:20 Motivation to keep coaching 29:15 The winning edge
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On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we caught up with Utica College's head coach, special teams coordinator, and defense line coach, Blaise Faggiano. Hear how he operates a multitude of position groups all while instilling a culture of becoming "uncommon" at Utica College.
1:42 Intro 2:13 Coach Faggiano’s roles 3:46 Influences on Coach Faggiano 9:27 Building culture at Utica 14:28 Developing team chemistry 17:43 Special teams 24:10 Future of the kickoff 27:42 Safety in football 32:07 Improving your depth chart 34:42 Emphasis on the defensive line 37:47 Inside foot to the ball 39:24 The winning edge
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On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski catches up with the University of Buffalo's offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. Hear how Coach Kotelnicki adapts his offense to his personnel, the details of running a wide zone play, and how he has developed this past season's Buffalo offense into a dominant rushing attack.
1:42 Intro 2:41 Leaning on run game 3:18 Knowing your personnel 4:59 Tailoring your offense 7:18 Developing consistency on offense 10:42 Evaluating your offense 14:45 Identifying the success of a play 16:50 Wide zone 21:25 Details of wide zone 27:09 Run through on wide zone 29:40 Wide zone on 4i 34:10 Closing
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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
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NYSHSFCA: Kyle Flood, University of Alabama Offensive Line Coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/nyshsfca-kyle-flood-university-of-alabama-offensive-line-coach
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Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth College Head Coach: “Creating A Better, Safer Game”: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/buddy-teevens-dartmouth-college-head-coach-creating-a-better-safer-game
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Home Team Podcast- Greg Austin, University of Nebraska Offensive Line Coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-home-team-greg-austin-university-of-arkansas-offensive-line-coach
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Devotion Leads to Promotion –SUNY Cortland’s New Head Coach: Curt Fitzpatrick: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/devotion-leads-to-promotion-suny-cortlands-new-head-coach-curt-fitzpatrick
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All In On Offense: A Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer- Dan Gonzalez: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-a-holistic-approach-to-protecting-the-passer-dan-gonzalez
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with an offensive guru, Dan Gonzalez. A four-year letterman at the University of Texas, Dan Gonzalez worked his way up the ranks. He served as the offensive coordinator at Abilene Christian University, Ranger College, and at North Lamar High School. Throughout his career, Dan has learned various concepts about the passing game and he now serves as an advisor for several programs. His insight and knowledge on creating an explosive offensive passing attack has helped several coaches across the country. Learn what methods Dan Gonzalez advises to implement when it comes to protecting your quarterback on today’s episode.
0:20 2020 USA Football National Conference 1:41 Intro 2:30 Success of Dan Gonzalez’s clients 6:36 A.C.T.S. 10:44 Applying the progressive passing system 14:59 Scan read with quarterback 17:08 Holistic approach to pass protection 17:09 Assessing collisions in football 20:51 Examples of proper protection schemes 25:54 Hot routes and simulated pressures 31:51 Protections adjustments and delays 34:29 Systemizing terminology 37:38 Scripting for protecting the passer 42:24 Game planning in practice 47:02 Formation disadvantages 49:04 Preparing for blitz pickup 53:33 Simplifying terminology 58:06 Dan’s progressive passing system 59:38 Closing
Links for more information: - https://gonzalezpassinggame.weebly.com/blog - Advancements in the Passing Game: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6856/advancements-in-the-passing-game - [Podcast] Read and Shoot- Dan Gonzalez: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7108/podcast-read-and-shoot-dan-gonzalez - Creating a Simple Solution for Calling A Complex Pro-Style Passing Game: https://usafootball.com/coaches-notes/view/3475/creating-a-simple-solution-for-calling-a-complex-pro-style-passing-game - [Book] Concept Passing: Teaching the Modern Passing Game: https://www.amazon.com/Concept-Passing-Teaching-Modern-Game-ebook/dp/B00RWV9QPA
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On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome the newly minted SUNY Cortland head football coach, Curt Fitzpatrick, onto the show. Before taking his new position, Coach Fitzpatrick was at the helm of SUNY Morrisville. During his seven-year tenure, Coach Fitzpatrick guided SUNY Morrisville to four winning seasons, one conference championship, and three postseason ECAC bowl appearances. Coach Fitzpatrick is looking to bring his high-flying offense to SUNY Cortland as his former team 31.5 points and 438 yards per game over the past seven years. 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 in his new role.
0:20 Intro 1:37 Coach Fitzpatrick’s background 3:21 Learning the game 5:59 Empowering your players 10:29 Coach Fitzpatrick’s mission statement 14:26 Examples of program culture setting in 15:50 Coach Fitzpatrick’s offense 16:49 Creating structure on offense 19:02 Importance of repitition at practice 20:10 Quarterback philosophy 24:36 Eyes of the quarterback 26:27 Closing
You can follow Coach Fitzpatrick on Twitter here: @_coachfitz
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On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we continue our "Home Team" series. Your guest host, Joel Nellis, interviews the University of Nebraska's offensive line coach and run game coordinator Greg Austin. Learn about Coach Austin's life experiences and how he balances family and football on today's episode.
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During his 20 years coaching at Darmouth College, head coach Buddy Teevens has accomplished a lot on the field. Coaching at his alma mater, Coach Teevens led the Big Green to Ivy League titles in both 1990 and 1991. After becoming the head coach at Stanford University from 2002 to 2004, Coach Teevens then returned to help Dartmouth win titles in 2015 and 2019. However, regardless of all the titles and a 9-1 record last season, Coach Teevens’ biggest accomplishment might be the efforts he took to create a better and safer game. With the help of engineering students on campus, Coach Teevens helped patent a mobile tackle dummy called the Mobile Virtual Player or “MVP.” This invention provided players with a mobile target to tackle, and it drastically lessened the chances of brutal injuries due to collisions. Host Keith Grabowski spoke with Coach Teevens about his philosophy on tackling and about how the MVPs can benefit the game of football.
0:20 2020 USA Football National Conference 1:40 Intro 2:22 Inspiration for helping improve football 2:59 Obstacles in changing the game 5:03 Developing players tackling skillset 6:28 A better, safer way to practice 8:50 Tackle memory 10:22 Toughness vs. technique 13:08 Coaching saves the game 14:28 Creation of the “MVP” 15:45 Expanded usage of MVP 17:09 Assessing collisions in football 21:55 Teaching proper techniques 24:15 The future of football 26:10 Dartmouth practice schedule 31:19 Closing
Mobile Virtual Player is USA Football’s preferred tackling equipment partner.
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Your host Keith Grabowski was able to visit the New York State High School Football Coaches’ Association Clinic. During his time in New York, Keith was able to sit down with a multitude of coaches to garner insight and knowledge into new trends in football. On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, University of Alabama offensive line coach Kyle Flood joins the show. A former head coach at Rutgers University and an offensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons, Coach Flood has experienced a lot during his career. Hear his insight on his favorite blocking schemes, his experiences ranging from the high school football to the NFL and Coach Flood's thoughts on what gives the University of Alabama the winning edge.
0:20 Intro 1:20 Coach Flood’s background 2:19 Playing at Iona College 3:48 Early days as a coach 5:45 Differences at each playing level 6:41 Impressions from the culture at Alabama 8:06 The impact of coaching at Alabama 9:15 Coordinating the run game 10:36 How many reps do we really need? 11:40 Facing SEC defenses and wide zone plays 13:12 Shoulder lifts 13:31 Pin and Pull 14:53 Communication on the sideline with players 16:35 Organizing pass protection 18:14 Identifying disguises from the defense 19:12 Analyzing formations 21:10 Eliminating speed rush with chipping 22:16 Changing sets for tackles 23:36 The winning edge
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This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Highlights from this week on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast: - All In On Offense- Quarterback Run game: Joe Beschorner, Offensive Coordinator at Minnesota State https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-quarterback-run-game-joe-berschorner-offensive-coordinator-at-minnesota-state - End Of Season Defense Evaluation- Robert Pomazak, Head Coach of St. Charles North (Ill.) https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/end-of-season-defense-evaluation-rob-pomazak - Inside the Program Series- Cathedral: Offseason Development https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/inside-the-program-series-cathedral-offseason-development - Deep Dive on Defense- Sacks and TFLs, Grant Caserta, Defensive Coordinator Illinois Wesleyan https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-sacks-and-tfls-grant-caserta-defensive-coordinator-illinois-wesleyan - How to Become a Head Coach – Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach: Thom McDaniels https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-to-become-a-head-coach-ohio-hall-of-fame-head-coach-thom-mcdaniels/s-AAsr6
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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 New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the University of Michigan 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. Despite all his accomplishments, Coach McDaniels still continues to work hard to educate future coaches on what it takes to be successful. Hear some of Coach McDaniels’ advice on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast.
0:22 Intro 1:12 Transitioning from assistant coach to head coach 1:30 Heavy lifting season 4:31 Tips for young coaches 9:48 Studying different phases of the game 12:21 Using the game plan as a clinic 14:35 Ways to educate yourself about coaching 15:15 Coach McDaniels’ favorite coaching book 19:31 How to delegate and how to coach your best players 23:50 Properly preparing your players 25:51 Applying knowledge to your team’s needs 27:54 Facing adversity and hard work 31:04 Investing in your players 33:14 The winning edge 35:20 Closing
You can follow Coach McDaniels on Twitter here: @thomas_tmcdwgh
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Defensive Coordinator Grant Caserta has certainly applied pressure upon opposing offenses. During the 2019 season, his first at Illinois Wesleyan University (Ill.) his defense led Division III football in sacks and tackles for loss. Coach Caserta previously served as the defensive coordinator at Husson University (Maine) for four seasons, winning the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference assistant coach of the year award in 2017. On today’s “Deep Dive on Defense” tune in as Coach Caserta and your host Keith Grabowski discuss different ways to help create penetration and negative plays behind the line of scrimmage.
0:22 Intro 1:08 Defensive philosophy 1:30 Heavy lifting season 2:26 Base teaching principle 3:32 Philosophy on bringing pressure 5:03 Breaking down the opponent’s protection 7:55 Keys to blitzing 9:49 Basic stunts and twists 12:23 Indicators of either pass or run plays 14:52 Training to tackle 18:12 Defensive plan in the secondary 24:46 Identifying indicators 27:20 Defensive coverages to match pressure 30:26 Defending mesh and shallow crosses 34:40 Defensive back drills 37:02 Defending down field screens 42:16 XFL 43:10 Four and five-man pressures 44:10 Coach Caserta’s favorite pressures 53:00 Getting pressure against 11 personnel 55:10 Tips for improving your pass rush 57:01 Winning edge 58:25 Closing
Learn Defense: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defense
Related Content: - Second level screens: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7670/the-no-progression-third-down-and-red-zone-strategy
Film to Field Series: ⁃ Part 1: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7306/part-i-of-the-five-fights-film-to-field-series-on-usa-football-s-coach-and-coordinator-podcast-features-slade-calhoun-defensive-coordinator-at-munford-high-school-in-tennessee ⁃ Part 2: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7330/part-ii-of-the-five-fights-film-to-field-series-on-usa-football-s-coach-and-coordinator-podcast-features-coach-ryan-fullen ⁃ Part 3: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7349/part-iii-of-the-five-fights-film-to-field-series-on-usa-football-s-coach-and-coordinator-podcast-features-coach-rob-pomazak ⁃ Part 4: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7366/part-4-of-the-five-fights-film-to-field-series-on-usa-football-s-coach-and-coordinator-podcast-features-coach-jacob-lord ⁃ Fight to Accelerate: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7352/film-to-field-friday-on-coach-and-coordinator-fight-to-accelerate ⁃ Fight to Connect: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7340/film-to-field-friday-on-coach-and-coordinator-fight-to-connect ⁃ Fight to Prepare: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7321/film-to-field-friday-on-coach-and-coordinator-fight-to-prepare
You can follow Coach Caserta on Twitter @GCaserta1 For any further inquiries, email Coach Caserta at this address: gcaserta@iwu.edu
With 221 wins and ten state titles on his resume, Coach Rick Streiff certainly figured out the formula to building a winning program. As the former head football coach at Cathedral High School (Ind.), Coach Streiff enjoyed 23 seasons of success with the Fighting Irish. Although he has retired, Coach Streiff still stays close to the sidelines in his current role as Cathedral’s athletic director. On USA Football’s “Inside the Program” series, we sat down with Coach Streiff to learn about the importance of having an organized offseason development program. In particular, we dive into the offseason schedule, team conditioning, weight lifting and scheme installation.
0:19 Intro 1:02 Importance of having down time 1:30 Heavy lifting season 2:30 Summer practice schedule 4:35 Planning out the team install 6:57 Teaching gap exchanges and integrity 8:34 Overall practice schedule 9:38 Closing
You can follow Coach Streiff on Twitter @CoachStreiff.
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On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome back Robert Pomazak, the head coach of St. Charles North High School(Ill.). Coach Pomazak has developed a system to help track and evaluate the performance of his defense throughout the season. Hear how Coach Pomazak tracks his defense's red zone success rate, efficiency on third down, and their performance at the end and beginning of each half.
0:21 Intro 1:33 Developing the evaluation system 3:55 Defensive interrogation 6:02 Investing time 8:08 What to look for on evaluation 11:22 Front analysis 12:57 Evaluating blitzes 16:10 Looking for tendency breakers 17:18 Analyzing different coverages 20:04 Blitzes from odd fronts 21:40 Indicators in defensive coverages 24:32 Delegating to coaches 27:06 Why did we fail or succeed 29:38 Down and distance 31:46 Redzone and two minute 33:17 The middle eight 35:31 Assessing technique 38:54 Breaking down defensive language 41:19 Opponent scouting at clinics 43:18 Closing
You can follow Coach Pomazak on Twitter @Robertpomazak.
- Coach Pomazak’s defense evaluation system Part 1: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7784/end-of-year-defensive-scheme-evaluation
- Coach Pomazak’s defense evaluation system Part 2: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7785/end-of-year-defensive-scheme-evaluation-part-ii
- Zach Dunn’s, The Middle Eight: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7463/the-middle-eight
- Building a Program by Design: End of Year Evaluations - Player Metrics : https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7747/building-a-program-by-design-end-of-year-evaluations-player-metrics
- Building a Program by Design: Football in the Age of Enlightenment - Player Monitoring: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7725/building-a-program-by-design-football-in-the-age-of-enlightenment-player-monitoring
- Building a Program by Design: Practice Planning with Intent and Purpose: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7586/building-a-program-by-design-practice-planning-with-intent-and-purpose
- [Podcast] Building a Program by Design with IL runner-up head coach Rob Pomazak: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7242/podcast-building-a-program-by-design-with-il-runner-up-head-coach-rob-pomazak
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
A previous guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Minnesota State University’s offensive coordinator Joe Beschorner joins the show today to continue our All In On Offense series. The 2019 Football Scoop Coordinator of the Year award winner, Coach Beschorner began his coaching career at Minnesota State as an interim offensive coordinator. Soon into his tenure however, Coach Beschorner’s offenses soon broke multiple school records. Hear how to utilize your quarterback in the running game, the intricacies of power run plays, and more on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast.
0:20 Intro 1:24 Offenses playing in bad weather conditions 2:19 Minnesota State’s offensive success 3:24 Coach Beschorner’s philosophy 5:48 Advantages of quarterback running the ball 8:01 Different schemes for running the quarterback 9:19 Run calls for quarterback 9:57 Gap schemes 14:10 Simplifying the scheme 14:55 Double teams 16:54 Kick out blocks 19:02 Counter plays 21:09 Pin and Pull 24:33 Motions and misdirection 28:10 Power read for quarterback 30:15 Mesh point on offense 33:34 Handling the blitz at mesh point 39:10 Gap exchange 40:36 Play-action off power read 44:42 Quarterback launch point off play action 46:54 Quarterback contact during practice 47:27 Pin and Pull 48:56 Game planning quarterback run game 51:34 Winning edge 51:58 Closing
You can follow Coach Beschorner on Twitter here: @Joe Beschorner A previous episode featuring Coach Beschorner: User-804678956 – Ncaa-leaders-joe-beschorner-minnesota-state-offensive-coordinator
Play examples from today’s episode: - Pop pass example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA0ViHar8k8 - Power read play action example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAe_rIlAaI0 - Sweeper attack at the mesh point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5K2NCyvkcg - Mesh point attack 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh7edZjp0gY - Correct mesh power read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cuk49Dqc6rU - Power read wrong mesh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXLda-KTj9g
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Highlights from this week on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast: - Blocking Kicks and Punts – Jake Spalik, SUNY Cortland (N.Y.) Special Teams Coordinator - All In On Offense – Offensive Coordinator Danny Schaechter, Coaching the Power Run - Home Team Podcast – Jake Moreland, Offensive Coordinator at Western Michigan University - Deep Dive on Defense- Linebacker Play: Former NFL linebacker, Ohio State Linebacker and Strength Coach Anthony Schlegel - 2019 USA Football National Conference: Jeremy Pruitt, Head Coach of the University of Tennessee
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
Born and raised in the state of Alabama, Jeremy Pruitt climbed his way up the coaching ladder. Going from working with elementary students to becoming a five-time national champion is a long journey, but Coach Pruitt accomplished that. His next goal is to bring the University of Tennessee’s football program back to prominence. A speaker at the 2019 USA Football National Conference, tune in and hear Coach Pruitt’s favorite defensive coverages, his coaching background, and the importance of properly educating players.
0:20 Intro 1:58 Coach Pruitt’s background 5:32 Joining the staff at Alabama 7:30 Stops at Florida State and Georgia 11:17 Promoting the game 14:17 Player safety 15:10 How to tackle 16:25 Recruiting 19:26 Going to coaching clinics 20:35 Quarters coverage 21:02 Stump coverage 23:44 Trend of nickel defense 24:28 Back to stump coverage 28:58 Play clip 1 33:45 Play clip 2 38:32 Play clip 3 41:25 Play clip 4 43:48 Play clip 5 48:46 Play clip 6 49:37 Play clip 7 50:25 Play clip 8 51:38 Play clip 9 52:43 Play clip 10 59:03 Play clip 11 1:00:16 Play clip 12 1:01:22 Play clip 13 1:02:34 Tennessee’s program philosophy 1:04:30 Conclusion
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and @CoachKGrabowkski. Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski continues our “Deep Dive on Defense” series with President of The Difference USA Anthony Schlegel. A former Ohio State University linebacker and assistant strength and conditioning coach under coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer, respectively, as well as a third-round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, Anthony Schlegel has learned from the some of the brightest minds in the industry. Hear about Schlegel’s invention, The Difference, and how it’s teaching athletes across all levels of football the value of having solid fundamentals and technique.
0:21 Intro 1:12 Anthony Schlegel’s background 5:41 Linebacker mentality 8:52 Learning from Coach Jim Tressel 12:20 Influence of Coach Urban Meyer 19:00 Culture of Ohio State strength coach Mickey Marotti 23:37 Learning how to diagnose plays as a linebacker 26:39 Becoming a student of the game 30:21 Learning from watching film 36:15 Fundamentals, loaded stances and hand striking 42:57 The Difference drill 45:57 Details of the hand strike 47:28 Teaching fundamentals to kids 54:12 The impact of The Difference drill 1:01:14 Dimensions of The Difference 1:03:24 Cross-sport versatility of The Difference 1:05:15 Using your hands 1:08:25 The winning edge 1:09:58 Closing
For more information you can visit www.thedifferenceusa.com. You can also email Anthony Schlegel here for any further inquiries: schlegel@thedifferenceusa.com.
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach. Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
Your guest host, Joel Nellis, continues our "Home Team Podcast" series with an interview with Western Michigan Universities assistant coach and offensive coordinator Jake Moreland. Playing alongside his head coach, Tim Lester, at Western Michigan University from 1996 to 1999, this is truly a homecoming for Coach Moreland. In this episode, hear how Coach Moreland balances working for his alma mater with family life, and what advice he would give coaches as they continue to grow their careers and home life.
0:20 Intro 3:46 Stars of Coach Moreland’s home team 5:35 Coach Moreland’s children 8:12 Career decisions 11:54 Evaluating jobs 14:15 Child discipline at home 16:44 Process of moving to new job 18:43 Staying engaged in kid’s lives 20:28 Keeping connection with your wife 22:55 Attending your child’s events 28:51 Overcoming a struggle as a family 31:15 Being a role model for your players 32:31 Making Offensive linemen feel valued 35:24 Victory Formation
We continue our “All In On Offense” series with Gonzaga College High School (Washington, D.C.) offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Danny Schaechter. During his tenure, Coach Schaechter led a Gonzaga offense that captured a Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championship in 2018 and a semifinal berth in 2019. With over 14 seasons of coaching experience, Coach Schaechter has seen a lot of variations and constraints in offenses, particularly when it comes to establishing a strong rushing attack. Hear how Coach Schaechter has crafted his offense based off his experiences on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast.
0:22 Intro 1:04 History of Gonzaga College High School 2:52 Coach Schaechter’s background 10:18 How Coach Schaechter created his system 12:23 Power run game philosophy 13:17 Variations in power run 18:18 Downhill power run 19:25 Utilizing the fullback/tight end 22:51 Designations within the play call 24:50 Double teams 26:40 Preparing players for gameday 28:42 Studying even and odd fronts 30:52 Quarterback and running back footwork 33:39 Running back cutback lanes 35:39 Utilizing different formations and personnel 37:26 Constraint plays 45:52 Screen plays 47:24 Game planning 49:08 RPOs and power scheme 51:84 One-back power 56:24 Power-Lead 57:49 The winning edge 59:33 Closing
You can follow Coach Schaechter on Twitter here: @CoachDShack
In our first special teams episode of 2020, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes SUNY Cortland special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Jake Spalik onto the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Coach Spalik came to SUNY Cortland in 2019 after spending two seasons as a wide receivers coach at Stevenson University (Md.). Hear how Coach Spalik helped lead his unit to the nation’s top spot in Division III college football in blocked kicks and punts this past season.
0:21 Intro 0:59 Coach Spalik’s background 1:58 Leading the nation in blocked kicks/punts 3:12 Discovering special teams players 4:15 Allotting time for special teams 6:13 Staff involvement 7:32 Schematic setup for blocking kicks/punts 9:55 Entering the mind of the opponent 10:33 Different techniques for blocking kicks/punts 12:21 Avoiding penalties 13:06 Returning a blocked kick 14:26 Practicing field goal block 16:33 Opponent scouting/tipoffs 17:58 Attacking different formations on special teams 19:58 Handling eligible and ineligible players 21:44 Getting through the shield 24:10 Time management for special teams in practice 26:10 Returning blocked punts for touchdown 27:04 Kick return game 28:39 Setting up blocks in return game 31:17 Reverses on kick return 32:30 Practicing efficiently 34:11 Evaluating special teams play 35:57 The winning edge 37:21 Closing
You can follow Coach Spalik on Twitter here: @JakeSpalik1 For further inquiries, Coach Spalik’s email is jacob.spalik@cortland.edu
Entering his sixth year at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Ind.) , assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Nick Davis has devised a unique scheme to stop opposing offenses. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski dives into Coach Davis’ unique usage of multiple fronts. Hear how simplifying your scheme through the usage of terminology, movement and communication can elevate the performance of your defense.
0:21 Intro 1:28 Position-less defense 2:32 Studying the offense 4:05 Simplifying your scheme 5:55 Alignment/Terminology in multiple front scheme 12:48 Four-down fronts 15:22 Helping players understand terminology 19:10 Fake odd-man fronts 26:01 Six-man front 30:10 Selecting fronts for a game plan 31:36 Linebackers hand in the dirt vs. standing up 34:14 Movement on defense 41:57 Creating the game plan 43:29 More reps during practice 47:17 Offenses attacking six-man front 49:17 In-game adjustments on defense 50:41 Teaching players various techniques 53:15 Team run period 55:46 Closing
You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @Spread_Defense His email address for any further inquiries is davis5@rose-hulman.edu
0:21 Intro 1:28 Position-less defense 2:32 Studying the offense 4:05 Simplifying your scheme 5:55 Alignment/Terminology in multiple front scheme 12:48 Four Down Fronts 15:22 Helping players understand terminology 19:10 Fake odd-man fronts 26:01 Six-man front 30:10 Selecting fronts for a game plan 31:36 Linebackers hand in the dirt vs. standing up 34:14 Movement on defense 41:57 Creating the game plan 43:29 More reps during practice 47:17 Offenses attacking six-man front 49:17 In-game adjustments on defense 50:41 Teaching players various techniques 53:15 Team Run period 55:46 Closing
You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @spread_defense His email address for any further inquiries is davis5@rose-hulman.edu
Speaking more than 50 times at 35 schools, Rachel Baribeau has dedicated herself to “Changing the Narrative” in people’s lives. Originally having a passion to become a sportscaster, Baribeau did indeed become the first female host on SiriusXM ESPNU radio and had a 17-year career. But after suffering several traumatic experiences in her own life, Rachel decided to help athletes by shedding a light on the importance of nurturing one’s mental health, and by encouraging them to become the Kings and Queens they are meant to be. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, hear how you and your athletes can start to live lives of purpose, passion, and platform. This is an interview that can help impact next season and the lives of student-athletes for the better.
0:21 Intro 1:24 Rachel Baribeau’s background 6:25 Maturation of Changing the Narrative program 12:42 Sharing your own story with each other 20:31 Experiences with PJ Fleck & Ed Orgeron 25:39 Opening up to your players 31:40 Closing
For more information about how you can Change the Narrative, visit http://www.imchangingthenarrative.org and also https://www.fanpowered.io/rachel/
You can also follow Rachel Baribeau on Twitter here: @RachelBaribeau
PJ Fleck Episode: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/pj-fleck-university-of-minnesota-creating-an-elite-culture
Behind the scenes of every football program are an army of individuals that work to help football programs across the country succeed on gamedays. Serving as the Assistant Director of Recruiting and as an Offensive Quality Control coach at Kansas State University, Drew Liddle uses research and analytics behind the scenes to help achieve victories. After playing for five seasons as an offensive lineman at Kansas State, Liddle transitioned his career path into coaching at his alma mater. Tune in to discover Coach Liddle's approach to preparing for gameday.
0:20 Intro 1:09 Coach Liddle introduction 2:21 Daily duties as quality control coach 3:57 Seeing the game differently 6:09 How have analytics changed football 9:08 Identifying tendencies 11:31 Improving on in-game adjustments 13:38 Honesty from players 16:10 Division of labor for opponent scouting 17:20 Communicating in-game adjustments 18:38 The power play 22:12 Projecting recruits to fit power-run scheme 24:11 Changing the defense’s eyes 25:25 “Go Route” technology 31:18 The winning edge 32:47 Closing
You can follow Coach Liddle on Twitter here: @CoachLiddle For any questions or inquires you can email Coach Liddle at this address as well: dliddle@kstatesports.com
Coach Josh Lindke has learned a lot during his young career. In this continuation of our "All In On Offense" series, we listen to the life experiences of Toledo Central Catholic's passing game coordinator and quarterback coach Josh Lindke. Hear how Coach Lindke took advantage of every opportunity presented to him, and how he used that knowledge to better help his quarterbacks improve.
0:19 Intro 1:15 History of Toldeo Central Catholic 3:48 Coach Lindke’s background 18:30 Learning opportunities in coaching 23:18 Breaking down film 28:33 Finding clues on film 31:28 Utilizing cadence and motion 36:21 Clues in read-option game 38:19 Coach Lindke’s weekly schedule 47:20 Grading your players 49:44 Quarterback input on the play-call sheet 52:26 Handling a quarterback competition 58:05 Quarterback competition (cont.) 1:01:16 Lessons learned from coaching mentors 1:03:29 Coach Lindke contact info
You can contact Coach Lindke through either Twitter or by email: - @Coach_JLindke - joshlindke15@gmail.com
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we feature part of USA Football’s “Inside the Program” series. Coach Steve Specht, has been the head coach at St. Xavier High School (Ohio), since 2004. During his tenure Coach Specht has led the Bombers to three state championships and he also was named NFL High School Coach of the Year as well. Putting your coaching staff together is a very crucial element in building a football program. Tune in as coach Specht offers his insight into how to develop your coaching staff.
This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
Highlights from this week on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast: - Dan Hatman: Scouting Academy - All In On Offense- Steve Rapp, Wise High School (Md.) - The Home Team- Brad Dixon, Camp Point Central High School (Ill.) - Kenny Simpson- Find A Way: What I Wish I Knew When I Became A Head Football Coach - Deep Dive on Defense- Jeff Dittman: Defensive Coordinator at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski continues our Deep Dive on Defense series with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's defensive coordinator Jeff Dittman. Hear how Coach Dittman helps instruct, disguise, and execute multiple formations and looks in his defensive scheme at RPI.
0:20 Intro 0:46 Coach Dittman’s background 2:40 RPI’s defensive scheme 4:27 Multiple but simple scheme 7:56 Base defense 11:21 Structure on defense 15:00 Technique from drills to gameday 20:25 Assessing drills 22:45 Stopping the run 25:59 Techniques in maintaining gaps 29:56 Defensive walkthrough in practice 31:40 Adjusting to new offensive attacks 35:25 Communicating new concepts to players 38:45 Keys to defending against play-action 41:29 Getting pressure with fewer people 43:23 Helping linebackers recover off play-action 46:43 Eye discipline 49:16 Defending down-field screens 52:50 Facing challenging offensive play-calls 55:38 Having multiple checks on defense 59:13 The winning edge 1:01:17 Closing
You can follow Coach Dittman on Twitter @CoachJDittman58 or you can email him at dittmj@rpi.edu.
On this edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski invites Southside High School (Ark) head football coach Kenny Simpson onto the show. Coach Simpson has run numerous football programs during his career, and he compiled all of the guidance that he garnered over his career in his new book “Find A Way: What I Wish I Knew When I Became A Head Football Coach.” This is great opportunity for head coaches learning how to lead their own programs for the first time to hear from the experiences of a veteran coach.
0:20 Intro 1:38 Coach Simpson’s background 3:52 Love for the game 5:07 Book overview 7:55 Establishing relationships 12:13 You got the job: Now what? 14:44 Sharing your vision 16:42 Growing your program 20:15 The three D’s 23:17 Building a great weight lifting program 27:27 Assembling your staff 30:35 X’s and O’s vs. Talent 32:40 Making mistakes 34:26 The winning edge 36:09 How to get “Find A Way” 36:36 Closing
For a digital copy of Coach Simpson’s book, visit www.eightlaces.org
Or purchase a hard copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Way-Known-Became-Football/dp/1701924188/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PJRZCFOKZIKS&keywords=find+a+way+kenny+simpson&qid=1579107670&sprefix=find+a+way%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-1
You can follow Coach Simpson on Twitter @FBCoachSimpson
Link to the “Game Plan for Your Next Job” Series: - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/game-plan-for-your-next-job
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, former University of Wisconsin tight end and Brookefield Central High School (Wis.) head coach Joel Nellis hosts one of our featured series: “The Home Team Podcast.” Our guest for this edition of the Home Team Podcast is Camp Point Central High School (ILL.) head football coach Brad Dixon. In addition to leading the football program, Coach Dixon also presides as the head boys track coach, strength and conditioning coordinator, and as a physical education teacher. Hear how Coach Dixon’s family help him balance his life both at home and on the field.
0:20 Joel Nellis intro 1:47 Guest speaker Brad Dixon intro 3:29 Meeting Mrs. Dixon 5:55 Coach Dixon’s children 8:41 Impact of coaching on the family 11:12 Job opportunity traps 13:54 Discipline with the kids 16:02 Feed the cats 23:50 Preparation vs. over-preparation 30:39 Regrets about resting? 36:59 Prioritizing family 41:35 Impact of philosophy on players 44:39 Could philosophy make it to collegiate level? 48:23 Coach Dixon’s legacy 52:38 Closing
You can email Coach Dixon here: @bdixon@cusd3.com Follow Coach Dixon on Twitter as well @CoachBDixon
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our “All In On Offense” series. Tune in as your host Keith Grabowski interviews Wise High School’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, Steve Rapp. A four-time state champion, Coach Rapp delves into the intricacies and trends off offenses at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels.
0:20 Intro 1:13 Coach Rapp’s background 2:24 Learning the game 7:56 Pillars of Coach Rapp’s offense 9:30 Establishing next season’s offense 14:41 21 Personnel 17:34 Trends: Getting bigger on offense 21:04 Versatility on offense 27:55 Oklahoma’s offense 28:38 Operating from under center 32:28 Jet-Sweeps 39:10 Placing the fullback 41:34 Philosophy on formations 44:07 Terminology 46:03 Power running game 50:38 Power RPOs 54:26 Implementing Mesh concepts 57:45 Weekly game plans 1:03:32 Vertical shots 1:08:52 Multiple tempos 1:13:36 The winning edge 1:15:41 Closing
You can follow Steve Rapp on twitter @coachrapp_O.
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski invites Dan Hatman, the director of the Scouting Academy, onto the show. A former NFL scout for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets, Dan Hatman has a vast amount of experience to share with his students. With 36 alumni currently working in the NFL and 115 alumni also operating in college football, Dan Hartman’s Scouting Academy gives its students the tools to help achieve their dream job in the football landscape by intertwining the skillsets of both scouts and coaches.
0:19 Intro 1:54 Scouting Academy background 4:56 Making yourself more marketable 12:07 Word of mouth 12:57 Research into the job search 15:05 Having a game plan 16:00 What is a successful candidate 21:47 Implementing analytics 28:07 Student Development 30:08 Scouting Academy network 31:39 Curriculum at the Scouting Academy 34:37 Scouting Academy alumni 35:43 Taking the course 36:43 Closing
For all inquiries about the Scouting Academy you can visit scoutingacademy.com or email Dan Hatman at director@scoutingacademy.com
This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight snippets of what the episodes from the week feature and the different guests on the show.
Highlights from this week on Coach and Coordinator: - Best of NFL Coaches and Players Part 2 - Best of the Leadership Journey Season 3 with Brian Knight - PJ Fleck, University of Minnesota- Creating an Elite Culture - Deep Dive on Defense- Jason Makrinos, University of Findlay - All In On Offense- Linfield College Co-Offensive Coordinators Aaron Boehme & Brett Elliott Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
To start off our new “All In On Offense” series, your host Keith Grabowski invited Linfield College’s co-offensive coordinators Aaron Boehme and Brett Elliott onto the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Listen in as Boehme and Elliott assess what factors and decisions played a part in helping make Linfield College the nation leader in passing yards during the 2019 season. Both coordinators also discuss their own chemistry as co-offensive coordinators and various concepts in the passing game.
0:20 Intro 1:20 Boehme and Elliott’s Background 4:01 International Football Experience 4:50 Coach Elliott’s professional football career 6:19 Lessons from Arena Football 6:49 Basics of a Skip Release 7:26 Boehme & Elliott Coaching Dynamic 9:40 Developing a Culture on Offense 12:10 Categorizing Linfield’s Offense 13:28 Concepts in the Passing Game 14:21 What made the Offense Successful? 18:04 The Syrup Route 20:49 Creating Consistent Reads 23:51 Operating Under Center 24:52 Variations Of Naked Boot-Leg 29:17 Linfield’s 2019 Passing Success 31:43 Protection Scheme 32:36 Opponent’s Trends 35:30 In-Game Adjustments 39:03 Tempo 42:19 Coexisting as Co-Coordinators 46:26 Practice Structures 48:50 How To Improve Passing Game 50:46 Off-Season Homework 52:50 The Winning Edge 55:21 Conclusion
Air Raid Analytics and Virtual Reality with AJ Smith: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/air-raid-analytics-and-virtual-reality
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski begins the first part of the Deep Dive on Defense series and welcomes University of Findlay’s defensive coordinator Jason Makrinos onto the show. Throughout the episode Makrinos breaks down various defensive schemes, coaching reinforcement tactics, and he also illustrates the art of creating takeaways on defense.
0:20 Intro 1:10 Jason Makrinos background 4:00 Makrinos’ defensive scheme 6:53 Installing various looks on defense 10:03 Matchup based game plans 11:56 Creating Takeaways 16:30 Signage 17:51 Ball on the Wall 24:10 Ball Period during practice 28:54 Matching the Hand 30:30 Fumble Recovery 33:36 Quarter-Quarter-Half Coverage 38:54 Attacking Quarter-Quarter-Half 42:50 Pin and Pull 44:36 Defending Empty RPO 47:53 Dictating the Offense 51:32 Eighth Man in run fits 53:15 Closing
University of Minnesota head football coach PJ Fleck introduces his seminar on culture at the 2019 USA Football National Conference in Orlando. In his address, Coach Fleck highlights the importance of "People, Purpose, and Process." Through these pillars, Coach Fleck then gives insight into how to properly create a culture for your own program.
Leadership Journey Season 3 If you expect it from your athletes you better live it as a coach. Practicing the principles that you are trying to preach to them. Managing your emotions and behaviors as a man and setting the example for your team. Live the standards that you demand from your players. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-living-the-standard-we-set?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season The importance of applying real discipline and how it can be a shortcut to getting where you need to go as a person or a team. Defining what discipline is and how it is different from obedience. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-11-discipline-is-the-shortcut?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season Taking a step back and learning how to effectively identify exactly what you believe in as a coach. The process for identifying your beliefs. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-14-how-to-build-your-culture-to-reflect-what-you-believe?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season Establishing leaders on a team, regardless of if it’s a group of players, single player or coaches. Challenges of getting young people to lead young people. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-with-brian-kight-week-4-player-led-team-vs-coach-led?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season Accepting other styles of coaching and asking if the principles that you believe can be achieved through different styles. Making sure your staff is free to use their own styles but maintain the same principles. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-6-dealing-with-conflict-principle-or-style?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season 6. What exactly the phrase “trust your gut” mean and how to manage those gut feelings and evaluate them. Accepting that trusting your gut pretty much always results in 50-50 odds of success and that you really have to accurately track those gut feelings to evaluate it. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-8-trust-your-gut?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-season
NFL Players and Coaches - Part 2 Rocky Seto, Super Bowl Champion coach, FBS National Championship Coach, former Assistant Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks: What defines you? How to set priorities in a demanding profession.
Jack Mewhort, Retired Indianapolis Colts Offensive Lineman: How his best coaches taught him to play the game.
Chris Manhertz, Tight End, Carolina Panthers: The best way a coach can help his players.
Jim Arthur, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Miami Dolphins: Determining workload for athletes and what coach does in practice to prepare his players for reaching top speed on gameday. Determining what kind of work load each player can handle.
Charlie Coiner, former NFL coach and Wade Wilson, former QB Coach, Dallas Cowboys: Running the 2 minute drill with a young QB and how to organize the 2 minute drill in the high school and college level. Additionally, practicing the two minute drill. Up-temp offense vs 2 minute drill and situational football.
Michael Lombardi, former NFL Coach and General Manager: How critical it is having a good staff and what you should look for in building out a staff. What it means to be a “program guy.” Also, the importance of player development.
Noel Mazzone, current Offensive Coordinator, Arizona Wildcats, former Receivers Coach, New York Jets: Putting together a practice week and what Coach has seen from other big name coaches at practice. Additionally, the concept of “no sweat Thursdays” and “Fast fridays.”
Jake Plummer, retired NFL quarterback: How accountability has become so important with the little amount of time now allocated to actual practices and meetings. Also, how playing 100% mentally can help the game be played more safely.
Charlie Coiner, and Patrick Mannelly, former Chicago Bears long snapper: How Mannelly liked to practice when he was a pro and how it differs from what he has his players do as a coach. Additionally, some in and outs of practicing the art of the long snap.
Michael Lombardi: Dinner with Belichek and Saban.
NFL Coaches & Players - Part 1 Today’s podcast features parts of keynotes speeches from USA Football’s National Conference.
Trent Dilfer played 14 seasons in the NFL. He is best known as the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens during their Super Bowl-winning season in 2000 and his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Dilfer was named the Head Football Coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee.
Trent Dilfer: The concept of “Coach Says” and how players are impacted more by their coaches than any other influence in their life. Also, Dilfer talks about his own coaching philosophy and the concept of “You’re awesome but…”
Jon Gruden is currently the coach of the Oakland Raiders. He first served as the Raiders' head coach from 1998 to 2001 and rejoined the team in 2018. In between his tenure with the Raiders, he was the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2002 to 2008, where he led the team to the franchise's first Super Bowl title in XXXVII. At the time, Gruden was the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl. Gruden also served as an analyst for ESPN and Monday Night Football before he returned to coaching.
Jon Gruden: Gruden’s ten thoughts for coaches and what he values most along with some of coaches great stories to go along with those values
After playing college football for Baylor University, Mike Singletary was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round of the 1981 NFL Draft and was known as "The Heart of the Defense" for the Chicago Bears' Monsters of the Midway in the mid-1980s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998, the same year he coached Kirk Cousins in youth flag football. Singletary later pursued a career as a coach, first as a linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens, then as the linebackers coach for the San Francisco 49ers. In 2008, the 49ers promoted Singletary to the head coaching position. Recently, Singletary served as head coach of the Memphis Express of the AAF.
Mike Singletary: How important it is for the coaches to be invested not just in the players’ game but in their lives.
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Best of Smart Coaching - Part 2 Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we highlight the series “Smart Coaching” with Dr. Brian Gearity and Dr. Clayton Kuklick, professors of sport coaching at the University of Denver.
Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009.
Dr. Kuklick works as a clinical assistant professor for the Sport Coaching program at Denver. The previous two years, Dr. Kuklick has worked as an assistant professor of Athletic Coaching Education at West Virginia University. He also previously received his PhD in Human Performance and Recreation: Administration and Teaching at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. In coaching, Dr. Kuklick has worked as an assistant coach for baseball teams at Shepherd University, Georgia College and State University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Kutztown University. Dr. Kuklick has also worked as a head coach for several college baseball summer leagues.
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Find a work life balance. Coaches usually believe outworking opponents and spending hours and hours in the office equates to winning, but how does this notion differ from reality. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-athlete-coach-mental-health?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Problem setting and identifying the real problem in any situation. How to actually take a step back and truly identify issues instead of making blanket statements about issues. Also, getting different perspectives on different problems coaches face. Finally, best steps for solving those issues. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-praxis?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Effectively communicating your message to your team throughout the year. How to keep the team engaged with your message even if the wins and losses are not going the way everyone anticipated. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-communication?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Defining what a slump is and what the key triggers are for starting a slump. Also, strategies for avoiding those slumps. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-managing-mid-season-slumps?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
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Best of Smart Coaching - Part 1 Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we highlight the series “Smart Coaching” with Dr. Brian Gearity and Dr. Clayton Kuklick, professors of sport coaching at the University of Denver.
Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009.
Dr. Kuklick works as a clinical assistant professor for the Sport Coaching program at Denver. The previous two years, Dr. Kuklick has worked as an assistant professor of Athletic Coaching Education at West Virginia University. He also previously received his PhD in Human Performance and Recreation: Administration and Teaching at the University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. In coaching, Dr. Kuklick has worked as an assistant coach for baseball teams at Shepherd University, Georgia College and State University, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Kutztown University. Dr. Kuklick has also worked as a head coach for several college baseball summer leagues.
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Having players and coaches do self-evaluation forms at the end of the year. Additionally, taking a step back and evaluating the program as a whole and communicating with players, coaches and administration. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-professional-development?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Developing effective practices and putting more thought behind them. Also, figuring out ways to provide effective instruction and really teach the players. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-practice-planning?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: Keys to effective coaching and evolving as a coach. Also, improving coaching skills, not just X’s and O’s. Also, learning what kids need when they need it and how to relate to them as well as mistake rookie coaches make. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-effective-coaching?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
Dr. Kucklick and Dr. Gearity: What are the key stressors for coaches both during the season and during the “off-season.” Additionally, what are some strategies for dealing with the stress of coaching. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-stress-mixdown?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series
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Coach and Coordinator - Best of Special Teams Coordinators On today’s podcast, we revisit our conversations with special teams coaches. We cover everything from philosophy, personnel placement, technique and schemes of the different units with some of the best in the game at all levels of football.
Scott Fountain is the special teams coordinator at Georgia. He shares his thoughts on which type of players coach looks for to play special teams and how he decides how many units each player is competing on.
Erik Link is the special teams coordinator at Appalachian State. They were one of the best in the FBS on special teams in 2019. He discusses the culture of Coach’s special teams units and how he uses the “E3” to define them.
Shane Fogarty is special teams and running backs coach at Fordham university. Coach talks about his punt return philosophy and what kind of players he looks for when building out his special teams units and his HIT acronym for Heart, Intelligence, Technique and why having heart is the most important part of it.
Dean Paul is the head coach at Ohio Northern University. He explains how he organizes special teams practices throughout the week.
Robby Discher is the special teams coordinator at the University of Toledo. He shares why punt teams are putting more guys out wide, how it effects the return game and why it plays directly into his strategy of bringing a rush and trying to block a punt.
Taylor Mehlhaff is a former kicker nd the specialist coach for thee Wisconsin Badgers. He discusses drills for helping place kickers and what coach thinks are the most important aspects of kicking.
Sam Watts is a kicking expert and joined us to explain the importance of the holder and the art of the snap and hold and why it is so important to setting the tone of each attempted field goal for each side of the ball.
Patrick Mannelly is one of the best long snappers to play the game. The former Chicago Bears long snapper share what he looks for in a long snapper as well as his thoughts on a practice plan for the position.
Ryan Partridge is the athletic director and head coach at Liberty High School (Brentwood, Calif.), who led Liberty to win the California 1A state championship in 2018. In this segment he shares how the punt block and punt return techniques of “clasp, stick, scrape, j-angle, hit by and engage” and have become a big part of their culture because of the emphasis on special teams technique.
Bobby April is one of the best ever to coach special teams. The former NFL special team coordinator shared his organization of game day operations in terms of special teams, where coach likes to be positioned, where he wants his assistants, and which responsibilities every coach has. Additionally, why coach doesn’t use the dots for organizing his players in game.
Gary Roberts is the winningest coach in Cottage Grove High School (OR) history. He led the Lions to the 4A state Championship in 2018. Roberts explains how to teach the rugby punt and the explanation of responsibilities for the unit.
Host Keith Grabowski discusses the benefits of being able to set up a good kick off return and the chances it gives you at scoring points. Additionally, the 5 main points Coach uses for the kick off return game.
In 2018, Brian Kight joined me for season 2 of the Leadership Journey. On today’s podcast we highlight some of BK’s insight on building a culture in a noisy world, effort and commitment, what makes an elite coach, the intersection of culture and strategy, “win by don’t,” and self awareness.
Complaining about the amount of time you have with your players, but instead, making the most of it and changing your outlook. Additionally, dealing with the people, parents and friends, who have more time with the kids. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-building-a-culture-in-a-noisy-world?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1 Dealing with players who you think aren’t giving the kind of commitment that you wish they had as well as dealing with players who are. Also, giving kids a system and the freedom to work inside that system. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-effort-and-commitment?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1 What separates Elite Coaches from Average Coaches. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-7-elite-coaching?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1 Execution is the intersection of culture and strategy. Additionally, how culture is based on behavior and the three different characteristics of behavior. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-win-by-dont?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1 “Win by don’t” mentality and the 5 “don’ts”. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-win-by-dont?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1 How self awareness is important to growth as a coach and how coaches need to use self awareness as a tool for getting better. https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/leadership-journey-self-awareness?in=user-804678956/sets/the-leadership-journey-with-1