Coach and Coordinator Podcast

In this episode of The Give, we have an LFG Clinic session in which Joe Moorhead breaks down quarterback decision-making in the dropback pass game, focusing on the distinction between progression reads and coverage reads in today’s era of defensive disguise. Key Takeaways: Pre-Snap Checklist: One-high vs. two-high shell, man or zone eyes, front structure, depth, leverage, tilt, and skew. Pre-Snap...

On this episode of Slot-T Mafia, Army linebacker and team captain Andon Thomas shares his journey from high school football to one of the most intense environments in college athletics. He reflects on managing academics, leadership responsibilities, and the physical demands of Army football while competing at a high level. Andon discusses how his experience in the Slot-T offense shaped his footbal...

In this episode of The Give, A Lauren's First and Goal Podcast, Jack McDaniels shares how he structures and teaches option routes across multiple positions within the offense. He explains how to give players freedom without sacrificing timing, spacing, or quarterback confidence. The conversation focuses on teaching progression, route discipline, and decision-making within a defined framework. Jack...

The Give - A Lauren’s First & Goal Podcast Episode: Kevin May – Manipulating Protections to Create Pressure In this episode of The Give, Kevin May, head coach at Seton Hill University, gives a preview of his LFG Clinic presentation which breaks down how his defense consistently generates pressure by manipulating pass protection rules. Before stepping into the head coach role, May and his staff wer...

What if the very thing you believe proves your control as a head coach is actually limiting your impact? In this solo episode, Keith Grabowski challenges one of the most common beliefs in football: that elite head coaches must call plays to prove their value. Drawing from NFL examples, high school and small college case studies, and firsthand coaching experience, Keith breaks down why delegation i...

On this episode of Slot-T Mafia, Coach Kilby sits down with Texas high school football veteran and Jarrell HS (TX) head coach Alan Haire to unpack a coaching journey defined by persistence, mentorship, and a commitment to building programs the right way. Coach Haire shares how he transitioned into the Slot T offense, the early challenges of installing it, and why an obsession with detail, offseaso...

On Super Bowl Sunday, as the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots prepare to meet on the game’s biggest stage, this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast looks beneath the surface of execution. Over the last six years, assistant coaches from both organizations have appeared on the podcast and in Coach and Coordinator Network clinics. Different staffs. Different roles. Different seasons...

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, powered by Modern Football Technology, Kegan and Madelyn Wirtz discuss building a sustainable game-day analytics workflow that improved sideline decision-making. Madelyn describes her progression from having little football experience to becoming a trusted in-game analytics coordinator. They explain how clear communication, intentional workflow...

On this episode of Champions, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Keith Grabowski sits down with Wes Schroeder, head coach of Olentangy Orange HS (OH), to break down the principles behind a perfect 15–0 season and a state championship run. Coach Schroeder outlines the foundational pillars of his program: physicality, accountability, and emotional regulation. He explains how these standards...

On this episode of Slot-T Mafia, Coaches Thad Wheeler and Nick Kepa break down their journey transitioning Lafayette High School from the Wing-T to the Slot-T offense, sharing lessons from changing systems, language, and expectations. They explain how they built player buy-in, why coaching alignment mattered as much as scheme, and how professional development visits accelerated their advancement a...

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Network, Keith Grabowski breaks down why visualization is one of the most misunderstood and powerful tools in coaching. Using a real-world example from Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald, Keith explains how intentional visualization can shape team identity, sharpen decision-making, and prepare athletes to operate under pressure before the moment arrives. Th...

Jordan Irsik (Defensive Coordinator, Folsom High School) breaks down his full process for building a defensive call sheet, from Saturday corrections through Sunday game-planning and late-week refinements. He explains how Folsom uses tagged film, opponent data entry, and real-time in-game analytics to stay organized, adjust faster, and call defense with clarity using a simple "Set–Stress–Break" pro...

On this episode of Slot T Mafia, Coach Kilby sits down with legendary Texas coach Bruce Bush, to trace the roots, evolution, and longevity of the Slot T offense. From its early foundations to modern adaptations, Coach Bush explains why the Slot T continues to thrive—especially for programs that value discipline, patience, and execution over flash. Coach Bush shares how the offense expanded beyond...

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, featuring Mark Carney, Head Coach at Kent State. Coach Carney shares his principles that shape both his offensive system and leadership approach. Carney explains why clarity is the foundation of effective offense, from quarterback development to system installation. He breaks down how shifts and motions are not creativity for its own sake, but purposeful t...

In the final episode of Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from vision and identity to sustainability. With systems established and expectations set, this episode examines whether alignment holds when responsibility is fully handed off to position coaches. Recorded during Central Michigan’s first season under head coach Matt Drinkall, the episode features extended conversations with special tea...

In Episode 4 of Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from philosophy to authority in practice. After establishing vision, trust, and identity in earlier episodes, this conversation examines what happens when real decisions must be made inside a staff—when someone has to own outcomes, manage people, and carry standards forward. This episode centers on offensive coordinator Jim Chapin and how align...

In Episode 3 of Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from vision to execution—exploring how identity is built through the daily work inside the Central Michigan Football building. The episode examines how physicality, defined by Matt Drinkall as a trained mental skill, is taught, reinforced, and sustained throughout the program. Through conversations spanning multiple positions and perspectives,...

In Episode 2 of The Central Michigan Football Staff: Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from the head coach’s vision to how alignment shows up in the staff’s day-to-day work. Recorded during Central Michigan’s first season under new leadership, the episode features conversations with safeties coach Wes Fleming and corners and nickels coach Christian Dukes. Fleming brings a shared history with t...

We sat down with Central Michigan head coach Matt Drinkall to talk about how a program is actually built — not through scheme or slogans, but through people, systems, and daily standards. This episode anchors the series. Before resources scale. Before facilities matter. Before wins validate anything. Matt reflects on lessons from Kansas Wesleyan, Army West Point, and now Central Michigan — specifi...

At the AFCA Convention, Coach & Coordinator Network introduces a new series built around one simple—but uncomfortable—question: What happened? Hosted by Trevor Hudson, What Happened?! strips away coach speak, excuses, and surface-level answers. This pilot episode sets the tone for the series: honest self-evaluation, real accountability, and practical reflection from coaches at every level of the g...

At AFCA, Keith Grabowski talks with Dr. Timothy Royer, founder of Inner Armor, to explore what really drives performance under pressure. Dr. Royer brings more than 30 years of clinical neuropsychology experience into the sports world, working with elite athletes, coaches, and organizations across the NFL, NBA, golf, and tennis. Rather than focusing solely on mindset or visualization, his work look...

At AFCA 2026, Keith Grabowski talks with Richie Gray to explore how contact training, tackling methodology, and innovation have reshaped modern football. Richie shares lessons from his rugby background, his work with USA Football and the NFL, and his belief that better technique and better tools lead to safer, more effective play. The conversation focuses on accuracy, realism, and solving problems...

On this episode of Champions, presented by Signature Championship Rings, we sit down with Division III national championship coach Matt Walker to explore the journey, mindset, and culture behind building a championship program from the ground up. Coach Walker reflects on defining moments in his career, including how the COVID era forced deep reflection and bold decision-making. Central to the conv...

On this episode of Sprint Based Football, presented by Titan Sports, Tony Holler is joined by Monte Sparkman for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of sprint-based football and modern athletic training. Monte Sparkman is an Athletic Performance / Strength Science Coach at Haltom High School (TX). The two discuss how social media, particularly Twitter—has transformed the way coaches conne...

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, Coach Paul Kilby breaks down why the Slot-T offense continues to thrive in modern football, even as it’s often labeled outdated. He explains how tempo, huddle dynamics, and disciplined execution make the offense difficult for defenses to prepare for, while still allowing flexibility based on personnel. Coach Kilby also dives into the importance of structur...