Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Army West Point's assistant head coach and linebackers coach, John Loose, onto the show. Coach Loose was promoted to assistant head coach after serving as the team's defensive coordinator in 2019. He will coach the outside linebackers in 2020 in addition to his assistant head coach duties. During this episode, learn how to prepare terminology for...

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Robert Pomazak, the head coach of St. Charles North High School. Coach Pomazak has contributed to USA Football and the podcast continually, and during this episode, he offers his insight into remote learning for your team. With players and coaches being separated, Coach Pomazak has developed a "Four Quarters" online system to educat...

Today’s guest is a former All-American at Mount Union and the head coach at Avon HS in Ohio, Mike Elder. Over the last decade, his varsity program is 115-14 and much of that is attributed to the work they have put in to building their youth football program. In Avon, Ohio, football is thriving at every level through the leadership of Mike Elder. He sees himself as the CEO of football from kinderga...

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski looks at different ways to brand your program using the new social media tool Tik Tok. Joining Grabowkski is Coach Marco Regalado, special teams and linebackers coach at Par San Juan Alamo Memorial High School, who has figured out ways to take Tik Tok to the next level.  Show Notes: 1:13 How Coach came up with the idea to use Tik Tok as a tool 2:37 Mechanic...

On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Hawaii Wide Receivers coach, Brandon Marion. Coach joins the podcast today to talk about how he builds and maintains his WR room, as well as how he has consistently been able to develop the underdogs.  Show Notes: 1:12 Marion’s thoughts on giving back to High School Coaches 2:01 Which positions Marion has coache...

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Missouri S&T head coach Todd Drury. Coach Drury shares his perspective on creating takeaways on defense and on how to generate sacks. Show Notes: 3:05 Sacks and takeaways 4:36 Takeaways 9:57 Practicing turnovers 16:23 Gameplanning to create turnovers 18:56 Sacks 30:48 Varying things for the quarterback 34:25 Taking adva...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the offensive coordinator at the University of Akron, Tommy Zagorski. Entering his second year on the job at Akron, Coach Zagorski is using the time we all have at home to broaden his knowledge of the game. Whether it is learning new passing concepts, organizing practices, or learning how to better utilize your tight ends, Coach Zagorski is w...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back head coach Kirk Fridrich onto the show. The head coach at Union High School, Coach Fridrich has led the Union Redskins to a record of 117-18, with eight state final appearances and five championships during his tenure. When we think of football, our first thoughts are about the coaches and players. However, there are waves of external stakeho...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome St. Thomas University's offensive line coach, Tony Neymeiyer onto the show. Coach Neymeiyer has an extensive history with helping to build start up college football programs. During his tenure, Coach Neymeiyer found success quickly turning around newly founded programs. Hear his advice on this episode and also learn how Coach Neymeiyer develops hi...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of SUNY Brockport, Jason Mangone. Hear from Coach Mangone as he breaks down how you can simplify your scheme on offense to become user friendly, while still giving the defense problems. Streamlining your playbook can be beneficial to your team as they grow throughout the season. Show Notes: 3:43 Keeping things simple 9:45 Simpl...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, Pa., Coach Eric Kasperowicz. During this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Kasperowicz helps his defense play uptempo. Whether it is making the opposition think, fast paced play calls, or sudden shifts, going uptempo on defense can be effective.  Show Notes: 4:00 Automating your defens...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Cris Reisert onto the show. The head coach at Tiffin University, Coach Reisert has helped develop the culture at his program, and he also has established pillars to live by under his watch. After going 9-1 last season, winning a Division II GMAC conference title, and making the Division II playoffs, it is evident that Coach Reisert is t...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back offensive coordinator Ian Shoemaker onto the show. Previously the head coach at Central Washington University, Coach Shoemaker took over Eastern Washington's offense last season as the OC and helped guide his unit to leading the FCS in total offense. During this episode Coach Shoemaker's philosophies on offense when it comes to using pace and...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Keith Barefield. Currently a defensive analyst at Louisiana-Lafayette, Coach Barefield was previously the offensive coordinator at the University of Quincy. Under his guidance, Quincy broke 14 school records on offense and had the fastest offense in D2. Tune in and learn how Coach Barefield values tempo and how he installed his philosop...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Southwestern University's head coach, Joe Austin, onto the program. With the help of his longtime friend and current offensive coordinator Tom Ross, Coach Austin helped develop the Tex-Bone Offense. A combination of the triple option and spread offenses, Coach Austin has adapted the power run technique of the triple option to modern football. Spre...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back former Arizona State and NFL quarterback, Jake Plummer, onto the show. After playing in the NFL with the Denver Broncos, Arizona Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Plummer transitioned to a role as the Co-Founder of Ready List Sports. Tune in and hear about Jake Plummer's thoughts on quarterback development, whether quarterback gurus are ne...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the University of Missouri's special teams coordinator Erik Link onto the show. After spending the last two seasons as the special teams coordinator at Louisiana Tech and Appalachian State respectively, Coach Link joined head coach Eliah Drinkwitz at Missouri. Tune in and learn what Coach Link believes is the "secret sauce" when it comes to spe...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in Joey Didier. He is currently the co-defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, and co-recruiting coordinator at the University of Saint Francis (Indiana). On this episode, tune in and learn how you can incorporate new schemes and concepts into your defense by utilizing your players strengths. Instead of changing every signal, play-call, and...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Richie Gray to the show. Coach Gray is a skills acquisition and coaching education specialist, and he's the CEO of Global Sports Innovation as well. Previously, Coach Gray spent 12 years with the Scottish Rugby Union, where he was involved with development and education. Gray then went on to work with the Miami Dolphins during the 2016...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Tanner Engstrand back onto the show. During his career, Coach Engstrand served as the assistant head coach and offensive coordinator at the University of San Diego for 13 seasons. After that stint, Coach Engstrand then joined Coach Harbaugh's staff at the University of Michigan as an offensive analyst. Currently the offensive coordinator for the X...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we were joined by Virginia Tech's running backs coach, Adam Lechtenberg. Formerly the Assistant Head Coach and the Executive Director of Player Development, Coach Lechtenberg has officially secured an on-field position with the Hokies. Tune in and learn about Coach Lechtenberg's career path, what it is like to work with Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Chuck Kyle, the head coach at St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Coach Kyle has continued to work on improving the game by expanding the usage of the Football Development Model from the youth level to the National Football League. Hear how coach education, flag football, and padded flag football can help develop the next generation...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Coach Cody Kennedy from Tulane University. Coach Kennedy leads the offensive line at Tulane, and on today's episode, he breaks down the duo play, the factors that come with recruiting offensive linemen, how he persevered throughout his coaching career, and the change in culture at Tulane University. Show Notes: 3:23 Approach to recruiting off...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by Kent State University's Offensive Coordinator, Andy Sowder. Coach Sowder 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. Tune in and learn how Coach Sowder approached his career path. Also learn how to instill a culture of becoming an alp...

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the assistant head coach and running backs coach at UC Davis, Coach Mark Speckman onto the show. Coach Speckman is known as own of the founding fathers of the fly sweep play, and today we hear how Coach Speckman has evolved the play throughout his career. Tune in and learn the details of the fly sweep, how it has changed over the years, and how...