Keith Grabowski

Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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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.

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Keith Grabowski

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Sports

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coachandcoordinator.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Developing A Quarterback - James Franklin, Head Coach, Penn State 29.06.2022

On today’s episode from the PSFCA Virtual Clinic, Head Coach at Penn State shares how they approach developing the Nittany Lion Quarterbacks. Shownotes: Quotes and 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...

Simplifying RPO - Walt Bell, Offensive Coordinator, Indiana 28.06.2022

This episode is from the Indiana Football Coaches Association Clinic in which Walt Bell breaks down the RPO and simplifies its teaching. Prior to Indiana, Coach Bell served as the head coach at the University of Massachusetts for the last three seasons after five campaigns as an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Arkansas State University (2014-15), the University of Maryland (2016-17...

Effectively Teach The Game - Randy Bates, Defensive Coordinator, Pitt 23.06.2022

In this episode from Randy Bates presentation at Lauren's First and Goal, he discusses his defensive philosophy as well as how he wants the Panther defensive unit to be taught. He shares what he believes are important keys to teaching and developing players In the meeting room. Shownotes: -Be the best developmental staff -EAT on defense -Tackliing everyday -BIA on running to the ball -Turnovers -S...

Climate vs. Culture And How To Create Change - Mark Stoops, Head Coach, Kentucky 21.06.2022

Entering his 10th year as head coach, which makes him the longest tenured head coach in Kentucky football history, Mark Stoops continue to set the standard for the program. In January, the VRBO Citrus Bowl was a cool-record six consecutive bowl games and a fourth straight bowl win. The victory over Iowa was the 16th straight non-conference win which is the longest active streak in the country. In...

The Most Important Components Of Offense - AJ Smith, OC, Tyler Junior College 16.06.2022

In this segment from the 2022 Angelo Clinic, Tyler Junior College Offensive Coordinator AJ Smith defines Air Raid and the most important components for the Air Raid or any offense. You can get the replay of the clinic where he goes through all of the throws a QB needs to make in the Air Raid at angelo22.coachesclinic.com The Angelo Clinic is known for its strong line-up of championship coaches fro...

Getting Gritty - Mike Denbrock, Offensive Coordinator, LSU 14.06.2022

On todays' episode we share a segment from the Louisiana Football Coaches Association Clinic in which Mike Denbrock, Offensive Coordinator at LSU shares the them which they are building the Tiger's offense around "Getting Gritty." He breaks that down and shares what it means to their unit and why it is important. Shownotes: -Background with Coach Kelly -Theme to build around -Identity of the unit...

Be Your Own Futurist - The Game Continues To Change - Reflecting On Homer Smith's Thoughts 10.06.2022

On today's podcast I share the thoughts of Homer Smith from his manual "The History of Football Concepts." Homer Smith was a forward thinker on the game with a strong understanding of how the past affects the future. He envisioned much of what is happening in the game today over two decades ago. Homer Smith was the head coach at Davidson College, the University of Pacific, and the US Military Acad...

How To Structure A Game Week - Wes Goodwin, Defensive Coordinator, Clemson 07.06.2022

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

Incorporating Shifts And Motion - Mark Carney, Offensive Coordinator, Charlotte 02.06.2022

On today’s podcast we share a segment from Mark Carney’s presentation at the 2nd Annual Lauren’s First & Goal Clinic. In this segment Coach Carney shares his rationale behind using shifts and motions as well as how they teach and utilize them to be the most effective. -Influences -Defining shift -Why use a shift -Why have both motions and shifts -How motions help an offense Get the entire presenta...

Coordinating An Offense - Phil Longo, Offensive Coordinator, North Carolina 31.05.2022

In this episode taken from the 2nd Annual Lauren's First & Goal Clinic, North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo shares his philosophy which drives his work as an offensive coordinator. Shownotes: -Inspiration for this talk -Learning from mentors -Starting with a philosophy to drive the work you do -Self scout and simplification -Pushing the limits of simplification -His simple philosophy -...

Knute Rockne On Offense 27.05.2022

In 1925 Knute Rockne, then the head coach at Notre Dame published a book simply called "Coaching." On today's podcast, Keith shares "Chapter 4 - Offense." In this chapter what Knute Rockne writes about is still applicable and could be part of any coaching manual or playbook today. Shownotes: -Introduction -Football and Warfare -Versatility of Attack -Formations -Balanced vs Unbalanced -Shifting -S...

Effectively Network To Advance Personally &Professionally - Alonzo Carter, RB Coach, San Jose State 26.05.2022

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...

Wide Zone Pendulum Strike & Pass Pro Strike System - Bill Callahan & Scott Peters, Cleveland Browns 24.05.2022

The Cleveland Browns offensive line has been one of the highest rated in the NFL ranked #3 and #4 in run blocking the past two seasons, but also registering the least amount of head impacts and concussions. This is a segment of the COOL Clinic with Bill Callahan and Scott Peters. Coach Callahan talks about their techniques for Wide Zone and Scott Peters gives an overview of the terminology they ut...

How To Simplify Your Teaching By Grouping Schemes - Matt Luke, OL Coach, University Of Georgia 23.05.2022

Matt Luke has checked a lot of boxes in his career from being the Head Coach at his alma mater, Ole Miss, to winning the 2021 FBS National Championship as the Offensive Line Coach of the Georgia Bulldogs. Coach Luke spoke at the 2022 COOL Clinic and illustrated how he groups his play schemes for install, learning, and communication. Shownotes: -Career and stepping away after a national championshi...

What I Look For When Hiring An OL Coach - Jon Gruden at the C.O.O.L. Clinic 20.05.2022

Today's episode is a segment from Jon Gruden's presentation at the C.O.O.L. Clinic "What I look fro when hiring an OL Coach." Coach Gruden shares his approach and what he looks for in this critical hire. Shownotes: -Using game film from the candidate -Quest for knowledge -Compatability -Work together to build a system -Hard work and loyalty -Develop players -Practice time Check out our partner: em...

Coaching The OL, The Invisible Heroes - Marty Costello, Winnipeg Blue Bombers 18.05.2022

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 Bo...

"Build" - Tom Allen, Head Coach, Indiana From The IFCA Coaches Clinic 17.05.2022

Today's episode is from the 2022 Indiana Football Coaches Association Clinic with a keynote from Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Tom Allen. Coach Allen shares what their focus has been to this point as well as how they will "Build" moving forward. To access this talk and all replays that are part of the state association megaticket go to IFCA2022.coachesclinic.com The MegaTicket includes 9 clinics and...

Aligning With Overall Philosophy Plus Simplicity On Offense - Brandon Streeter, OC, Clemson 13.05.2022

Now in his. second stint at Clemson and his first year as offensive coordinator, Brandon Streeter takes an approach to leading the offense by aligning with Dabo Swinney's overall culture and then using a simple offensive philosophy to create success on the field. Shownotes: -It starts with culture -Hire good people -Alignment with administration -Love our players -Take pride in developing our play...

The COOL Clinic Past & Present With Bob Wylie 12.05.2022

On today's episode, Bob Wylie joins Keith to give his insight into coaching, discuss the coaches he's learned from at the COOL Clinic over the years, and give an overview of this year's line-up. Shownotes: -The most important part of coaching - more than Xs&Os -When you don't know -Yelling at the players -Advice from Paul brown -When a player doesn’t get it -The best teachers to come through the C...

Collision Index And COD Deficit - Dom Zanot, Performance Coach for Fast Twitch Athletes 09.05.2022

Today's episode is sponsored by @GetReconSports 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 valui...

Woody Hayes Passing Game 06.05.2022

In 1958, Glen “Tiger” Ellison created the Run and Shoot offense to turn his community’s football fortunes around and in the process he not only saved his job, but rallied the success into a position on Woody Hayes’s Ohio State staff. At Middletown High School in Ohio, Ellison and the offense led the team to a 38-7 record and began a revolution. After winning with his Run and Shoot Offense, Tiger w...

Analytics & Leadership -Dan Davis, Sr. Exec. aerospace industry & Danny Davis, Recon Sports 05.05.2022

On today’s podcast we talk about data analytics and how they are about leadership. Our guests share a process for looking at analytics, why they matter and a great new tool for coaches. -Dan’s background -Danny’s Background -West Point and Analytics -Leadership is decision making -Recognizing Patterns -OODA Loop -Overwhelming an opponent -Process to gather information -Being a great follower to be...

Buying Into The Dip - Thomas Hammock, Head Coach, Northern Illinois University 04.05.2022

This is part of Head Coach at Northern Illinois Thomas Hammock's presentation at the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Virtual Clinic. In it he talks about how football and the stock market have similarities and that when there is a dip in the market it is time to invest in the process. He shares NIU's unique approach which helped them go from 0-6 to 9-5 and a MAC Championship with...

Game Day Coordination Of An Offense - Andy Sowder, OC, Kent State University 03.05.2022

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. H...

First Impressions And Building Culture - Will Healy, Head Coach, Charlotte 28.04.2022

Will Healy is the Head Coach at Charlotte. He is an Eddie Robinson Award winner as the 2017 National FCS Coach of the Year, In 2018, he came to the 49ers from Austin Peay, where he spent three years infusing energy and enthusiasm into that program while engineering one of the greatest turnarounds in college football history. Healy led Charlotte to its own historic season. In first first season, Ch...

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