Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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...

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 provide...

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 provide...

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 prev...

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 Learn more a...

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 hand...

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...

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 dev...

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 c...

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 addit...

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 conside...

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 h...

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 peo...

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...

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 a...

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 m...

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 f...

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 raz...

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 -Leadin...

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...

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 m...

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: G...

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 themselv...

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

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 sea...