Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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 graduat...

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 yo...

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...

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....

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 imp...

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 Oiler...

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 succes...

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  @CoachK...

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 al...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 N...

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 Tour...

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 offensiv...

Today’s guest on Coach and Coordinator Podcast is Travis Johansen, who is 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 campaig...

On this episode of 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 a...

On this episode of 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. Show Notes: 4:11 Stars of your home te...

Today on 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...

Today on 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 Coord...

On 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.  Show Notes: 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 the...

Today on 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...

On this episode of 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 h...

Today on 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 team's best coverages for various situations during practice. Show...

Legendary college football coach Bill Snyder joins host Keith Grabowski on the podcast today. Coach Snyder spent over 50 years roaming the sideline in some capacity, but he is most known for his time as the Head Coach at Kansas State, where he had two different tenures spanning 30 years. During his time at Kansas State, Coach Snyder won Big Eight Conference Coach of the year three times and Big 12...

Today on 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 Packers 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 G...

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.  Show Notes: 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 h...