Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Welcome to one of our favorite episodes of 2024, featuring an extraordinary conversation with Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn. This episode highlights a pivotal moment in our journey through leadership and culture in football. Coach Quinn's turnaround of the Commanders has been nothing short of impressive—an inspiring testament to the principles he shares in this discussion. Co-hosted b...

We continue sharing our best and favorite episodes of 2024, and today, the focus is on the Accelerate Everything Series with host Dub Maddox. I had the opportunity to visit Tulsa, Oklahoma, and watch Dub and his offensive staff in action.  I was highly impressed with their operations on game day and how they communicated and worked together on game day. Special thanks to Dub and Johnny Ulibari for...

In this episode of Sprint-Based Football, Tony Holler interviews Jon Hersel, the strength and conditioning coach at Saraland High School in Alabama. They discuss the school's academic and athletic achievements, the benefits of block scheduling for training, and the impressive facilities available to athletes.  The conversation also touches on the upcoming Sprint-Based Football Clinic and the evolu...

In this episode of the Sprint-Based Football Series, Tony Holler and Brad Dixon, head coach of Camp Point Central HS, discuss the transformative journey of adopting sprint-based football coaching methods. They explore the impact on team performance, injury management, and athlete recruitment, emphasizing the importance of practice efficiency and the need to attract athletes to the program. The con...

Today on our Best and Favorites of 2024, we look back at our Champions Series presented by Signature Championship Rings.  We highlighted over 40 state championship programs in 2024 including the Bixby Spartans led by Loren Montgomery.   The Spartans won the 2024 Oklahoma 6A State Championship in dramatic fashion. Down by one point after scoring a touchdown on their overtime possession, the Spartan...

Today we continue with our best and favorite episodes of 2024.  This episode puts together two of my favorite coaches, Rob Pomazak, the head coach of St. Charles North High School in Illinois, and Matt Drinkall, who is now the head coach at Central Michigan. The episode is from our CultureOS Series which Rob hosted.  Rob will be back with another season of CultureOS in 2025. Episode: In this first...

As we wind down 2024, we will be taking a look back at the best and favorite episodes of 2024. Today we start with one from the Passing Lab Series with host Josh Herring. The guest in this one is Caleb Corrill, now the offensive coordinator at St. Thomas.  We are excited to announce a new series that Caleb will be hosting called Student of the Game.  ‘ I’ve been able to get to know Caleb well over...

The Run and Shoot - June Jones In this conversation, June Jones discusses the evolution and impact of the Run and Shoot offense, its adaptation in modern football, and the importance of quarterback and receiver dynamics. He emphasizes the significance of game planning, the integration of technology in coaching, and the challenges faced by coaches in today's football landscape. Jones shares insight...

In this D3 Coach and Coordinator episode, presented by Hansen Ratings, Maryville Special Teams Coordinator Jake Flaherty discusses the philosophy and techniques behind successfully blocking kicks and punts. He emphasizes the importance of selecting the right players, strategic planning, and effective practice methods. Flaherty shares insights on motivating players, the significance of field positi...

Today, we introduce the Sprint-Based Football series, emphasizing its holistic approach to coaching and athlete development. Keith Grabowski and the host of the series Tony Holler discuss the movement's evolution, the importance of creating a positive coaching environment, and the individualized nature of coaching strategies. They highlight the significance of a feedback loop in coaching, where bo...

Today, we’re tackling an important topic that resonates not only with coaching but also with how we navigate the ever-changing world around us. It’s about embracing innovation, the balance between man and machine, and the opportunity to refocus our work on what truly matters: the people in our lives. Chapters: The Age-Old Struggle – Man vs. Machine The Pitfalls of Resistance and Blind Trust Lesson...

Today’s episode is our Champions Series presented by Signature Championship RIngs. If you won a championship in 2024, you will want to give them a call.  Every coach we have talked to has been thoroughly satisfied with the quality, price, and service of Signature Championship RIngs.  We continue to spotlight state champions and their ideas that have made a difference in propelling them to a state...

Today’s episode presented by Signature Championship Rings is one from our archives, where Avon High School Head Coach Mike Elder joined me.  Coach Elder and the Avon Eagles won their first state championship last night. I’ve watched Mike grow his program over the years from a struggling program before he took over to a perennial state powerhouse. The Eagles have been coming close often, and they f...

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski introduces the concept of Culture GPT, which merges artificial intelligence with program culture to enhance coaches' understanding of their teams' dynamics. Grabowski shares his journey of discovering AI’s impact on decision-making and discuss how tools like ChatGPT can analyze the cultural aspects of programs. By implementing a...

We continue on with our D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week Series presented by Hansen Ratings.  In the post season we will be highlighting top performances by units and positions.  Our guests will be coaches that are not in the playoffs.  Today we focus on defensive line performance and joining us is the Defensive Line Coach of Wittenberg University Robert Landers.  They performed well in a com...

In this conversation, Keith Grabowski and Hal Mumme discuss the launch of the International Football Alliance, its structure, and broadcasting plans. They talk about the evolution of offensive strategies, particularly the Air Raid system, and the importance of practice methodologies and repetition in coaching. Hal shares insights on the challenges of personnel in implementing the Air Raid, the sig...

Illinois College produced some astounding numbers in 2024 in turning in the best performance in college football: 589.4 yards per game 55.4 points per game 376.4 passing yards per game 213 rushing yards per game 51 Pass TD, 22 Rush TD 28.5 First Downs per Game 46 1-minute or less Touchdown Drives Offensive Coordinator Drew Chance joins us to discuss his journey in the profession, which led to him...

Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the eleventh week of the Division III football season. They feature Head Coach of Susquehanna Tom Perkovich, Offensive Coordinator of James Houck, and Defensive Coordinator of Linfield Jackson Vaughan. Head Coach/Coaching Staff of the Week Tom Perkovich | Susquehanna | 55-0 vs. Lycoming Outgained Lyoc 572...

In this episode, from the archives, Keith Grabowski examines postseason analysis of the passing game. Drawing from past insights, he discusses the importance of dissecting plays to understand success and failures while using a data-driven approach to enhance practice and strategy. Chapters Offseason Analysis Focus Evaluating Passing Concepts Forensic Detail in Assessment Protection Considerations...

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, our host Keith Grabowski, shares his thoughts on one of the first things you can do once your season has come to a close. Staff evaluation can be used and conducted in different ways, and it’s very important to improving your team in 2025. Grabowski details different questions and points you should address with your staff and how to go about doing so. Chap...

Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the tenth week of the Division III football season. They feature Head Coach of Carleton College Tom Journell, Offensive Coordinator of UW-Stout Tarek Yaeggi, and Defensive Coordinator of Shenandoah University Kalvin Oliver. Head Coach/Coaching Staff of the Week Tom Journell | Carleton | 51-17 vs. Gustavus...

In this episode from the archives, host Keith Grabowski teamed up with co-host for this in-season series Andy Ryland, the senior manager of education and training at USA Football to explore deliberate practice. We discuss the importance of analyzing practice drills and their effectiveness in-game performance. We emphasized evaluating coaching methods, identifying errors, understanding their origin...

In this episode from the archives, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Zach Dunn, a member of Keith’s team at USA Football and is now a defensive assistant for the Cleveland Browns. They discuss the strategic use of tempo, analyzing its impact on offense and defense. They break down different tempo strategies and categorize tempo into four types. The emphasis is on integrating tempo metrics into pla...

In this episode from the archives of The Leadership Journey on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we discuss the role of staff alignment as the playoff season approaches. Joined by co-host Brian Kight, we emphasize the importance of reflective practices for assessing team performance and strategizing for the future. We dive into the often-overlooked aspect of coaching staff alignment, sharing pers...

Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the eighth week of the Division III football season. They feature Head Coach of St. Norbert Dan McCarty, Offensive Coordinator of Linfield Brett Elliott, and Defensive Coordinator of Johns Hopkins B.J. Hill. Head Coach/Coaching Staff of the Week Dan McCarty | St. Norbert | 55-7 vs. Wisconsin Lutheran Only...