Coach and Coordinator Podcast
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About
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.
Episodes
- No Free Yards - Catching F.I.R.E. - Adam Harvey, HC, Long Creek HS (TX)
On this episode of No Free Yards, host Dan Carrel sits down with Coach Adam Harvey, head football coach at Long Creek High School in Texas. They pull back the curtain on what it takes to build an elite program culture while maintaining sch…
- Faith, Family and Football - Planting Seeds, Teaching Character, and True Success - Mark Tighe and Geno DeMarco
In this episode of Faith, Family, Football, veteran coaches Mark Tighe and Geno DeMarco discuss the intersection of spiritual growth, competitive athletics, and purpose-driven leadership. Coaches Tighe and DeMarco outline their "Faith-Driv…
- Football IQ - Drills, Recruits, and 30 Years of Lessons- Fred Guidici, Special Teams Analyst, San Jose State
On this episode of Football IQ presented by American Football IQ, host Doug Brady sits down with Fred Guidici, a veteran football coach with more than three decades of elite experience across the high school, collegiate, and professional l…
- The Art of Practice - When to Coach and When to Let Them Play - Joel Beard, OC , College of DuPage
In this episode of The Art of Practice presented by GoRout, host Keith Grabowski interviews Joel Beard, Offensive Coordinator at the College of DuPage and Head Coach at Boylan Catholic High School. Coach Beard discusses his approach to bal…
- Faith, Family, Football - Vision, Surrender, and Leading with Love - Andrew DiDonato and Kurt Hines
Faith, Family, Football Podcast launches its first episode with a powerful conversation featuring Andrew DiDonato and Kurt Hines. Coach DiDonato and Coach Hines open up about the role faith has played in their coaching journeys, the import…
- Football IQ - Super Bowl Lessons from the O-line Room - David Diaz-Infante, Former NFL Player & Coach
Two-time Super Bowl champion David Diaz-Infante joins the Coach and Coordinator Podcast to discuss the cerebral aspects of football, including the definition of Football IQ as anticipation, leadership transitions from player to coach, and…
- Developing Linemen with Trench Training - Joel Nellis, HC, Brookfield Central HS (WI)
Coach Joel Nellis shares principles of offensive line coaching, focusing on trench training, practice efficiency, and balancing coaching with family life. The episode covers developing linemen, building depth, and promoting long-term succe…
- Slot-T Mafia - The Slot-T vs. The Wing-T
Paul Kilby explains the shared offensive foundation of the Slot-T and Wing-T, detailing concepts like power, trap, and play-action. Wade Lawson, head coach at Waskom High School, shares how the Slot-T community aids his staff's learning an…
- The Mushroom Society - Find Solutions - Bobby Johnson, Cleveland Browns
Bobby Johnson, assistant offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns, shares insights from over 30 years of coaching offensive line play. He covers building game plans, teaching scheme fundamentals, aligning with coordinators, and proact…
- Football IQ - Studying the Game Like a Pro - Will Blackmon, NFL Veteran & CFB Analyst
Former NFL player Will Blackmon joins the Coach and Coordinator Podcast to discuss developing football IQ through film study, mental preparation, and situational awareness. Blackmon also shares insights on player development, his transitio…
- Champions - The Best Ability Is Availability - Garrett Mueller, Stewartville HS (MN)
Coach Garrett Mueller shares insights on sprint-based football, focusing on player health, efficient practice strategies, and data-driven decision-making to enhance team performance and reduce injuries.
- The Mushroom Society - When Drill Work Shows Up on Film - Dan Larsen, OC, North Dakota State
Dan Larsen, Offensive Coordinator at North Dakota State, details the offensive line philosophy emphasizing basic techniques and drills that transfer to game day. The discussion covers building physicality, simplifying teaching, and develop…
- Problem Solving at Game Speed - Shawn Myszka, Founder Emergence Movement
Coach Shawn Myszka, Founder of Emergence Movement, discusses innovative training methods on the Coach and Coordinator Network. He emphasizes the use of live, game-like environments, problem-solving, and deliberate constraints to enhance sk…
- Football IQ - Mastering Defensive Strategies - Marcus Klund, LB Coach, Calgary Stampeders
In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Doug Brady talks with Marcus Klund about football IQ, focusing on defensive strategies and linebacker coaching. They discuss differences between American and Canadian football, game rec…
- Champions - The System Behind Sustainable Success - Matthew Harris, Arrowhead HS (WI)
Coach Matthew Harris shares his coaching philosophy, drawing from his military experience to emphasize hard work, confidence, and togetherness. He details how these pillars contribute to Arrowhead High School's sustained success, including…
- Mushroom Society - Five-Man Protection with Long-Time NFL OL Coach Joe Philbin
Coach Joe Philbin explains five-man empty protection, detailing its benefits against defenses, the impact of empty formations on defensive calls, and the importance of offensive linemen understanding quarterback launch points. The discussi…
- The Turnaround - Building Success Through Culture and Growth - Jeff Steinberg, HC, Beaumont HS (CA)
Jeff Steinberg, Head Coach at Beaumont High School, discusses his methods for transforming high school football programs by focusing on staff unity, a shared vision, and a growth mindset. He details tactics for improving standards, charact…
- Pairing Wide Zone With the Run-and-Shoot Offense - Nick Codutti, HC, Klein HS (TX)
Klein High School Head Coach Nick Codutti shares his philosophy on uniting the wide zone and run-and-shoot offenses. The episode covers offensive design, adapting to modern defenses, and the importance of community in coaching development.
- Football IQ - From NFL QB to The QB School with JT O’Sullivan
Former NFL quarterback JT O’Sullivan details his path to founding The QB School, emphasizing the development of football IQ beyond physical skills. He covers mental aspects like spatial awareness and pattern recognition, practical teaching…
- Champions - From College Success to State Titles - Jim Norris, HC, Grafton (WI)
Grafton (WI) Head Coach Jim Norris shares his experiences transitioning from a college player to a high school coach, detailing his role in a culture reset, innovative practices, and leadership at Grafton HS.
- How Technology Is Transforming Coaching Careers - Chris Coughlin, Founder CoachBridge
Chris Coughlin, founder of CoachBridge, joins Keith Grabowski on Coach and Coordinator to discuss how technology, networking, and innovation are changing coaching. They cover the evolution of coaching education, the balance between in-pers…
- The Mushroom Society - John Harbaugh, Head Coach, New York Giants
In a featured segment from the 2025 C.O.O.L. Clinic, John Harbaugh shares insights on constructing robust coaching systems, emphasizing the balance between control and creativity. He details strategies for eliminating chaos, coaching every…
- Football IQ - The Art of Seeing the Game - Shawn Watson, HC, Wofford
Wofford Head Coach Shawn Watson shares insights on football intelligence, coaching philosophy, and athlete development. He covers topics like anticipation, recruiting quarterbacks, and the KISS philosophy, offering strategies for coaches a…
- Ecological Dynamics & Game-Like Practice Design - Shawn Myszka, Founder Emergence Movement
Shawn Myszka joins the Coach and Coordinator Podcast to discuss ecological dynamics and constraints-led practice design in football. He explains how coaches can move beyond repetitive drills to foster player decision-making and authentic s…
- Tully Legends - The Blueprint for High School Strength Program - Mike Oziomek, Director of S&C, Cuyahoga Falls HS (OH)
Mike Oziomek, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Cuyahoga Falls HS, shares insights on developing a high school strength program. The episode covers facility transformation, gaining buy-in from stakeholders, fostering an engaging cultu…
- The Give - Army’s John Loose on Defensive Fundamentals: Blocks, Tackling, Takeaways
Army Football coach John Loose details defensive fundamentals like block destruction and tackling, emphasizing techniques for block defeat, pursuit, and forcing turnovers. The episode covers drills and strategies for coaches to improve def…
- Football IQ - From Instincts to Elite-Level Thinking - Will Shields, Pro Football Hall of Famer
Will Shields, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, joins the Coach and Coordinator Podcast to discuss the development of football intelligence. He explains how unstructured play builds instinct, while structured learning enhances decision-making…
- The Turnaround - Building Championship Culture - Jeff Bailey, HC, Beverly Hills HS (CA)
Coach Jeff Bailey shares his blueprint for building championship culture, focusing on leadership, consistency, and adapting schemes. He details how to transform struggling programs into consistent winners through strong foundations, player…
- Using Data to Transform Coaching Efficiency - Mike Bruno, DC, Presbyterian College
Mike Bruno, Defensive Coordinator at Presbyterian College, joined the Coach and Coordinator Podcast to discuss how data and technology can reshape coaching workflows. He explained how integrating modern tools can improve efficiency, decisi…
- The Give - Winning the Two-Minute Drill - Brad Aoki, Passing Game Specialist, Alabama
Brad Aoki, Alabama Passing Game Specialist, details how quarterbacks can succeed in two-minute drills by focusing on situational awareness, clock management, and decisive play. He emphasizes understanding defensive schemes and avoiding com…
- Seeing the Game Beyond Film - Doug Brady, Founder of American Football IQ
Keith Grabowski interviews Doug Brady, founder of American Football IQ, about strategies to enhance football intelligence in athletes. The discussion covers moving beyond basic film study to real-time pattern recognition, addressing the de…
- Defeating the Peter Principle – How to Rise Without Falling
This episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast discusses the Peter Principle, where individuals are promoted to their level of incompetence. Host Keith Grabowski, along with guests Thom McDaniels, Caleb Collins, and Tom Perkovich, explo…
- The Give - Building Culture That Wins - Billy Cosh, Head Coach, Stony Brook U.
Stony Brook Head Coach Billy Cosh explains how he rebuilt the football program by focusing on culture, standards, and alignment. He details the importance of recruitment, retention, staff alignment, and consistent routines in achieving a s…
- Tully Legends - Simple Systems for Youth Strength Training - Jack Byrne, Founder, Foundation Strength
Jack Byrne, founder of Foundation Strength, explains how to redefine youth strength and conditioning using a standards-based system to improve athlete engagement and long-term development. The episode covers practical methods for building…
- The Give - Modern Misdirection - Travis James, Offensive Coordinator, Bucknell
Travis James, Offensive Coordinator at Bucknell, explains how to use motion and misdirection like shifts and jet motion to create explosive plays in the run game. He emphasizes tying misdirection to the core run game and how it can stress…
- Tully Legends - Data, Buy-In, and Consistency - John Wallace, S&C Coach, Austintown Fitch HS (OH)
John Wallace, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Austintown Fitch High School, shares insights on creating athlete-centered programs through data, consistency, and community support on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. The discussion…
- Strengthening Coaching Systems with AI - Holman Copeland, Cornerbacks, Buffalo
This episode features Holman Copeland discussing the practical applications of AI in football coaching, highlighting its potential to streamline tasks like film analysis and organization, and to foster stronger team relationships by freein…
- The Give - From the Class to the Grass - Kamau Dumas, Cornerbacks, Monmouth University
In this episode, Kamau Dumas, secondary coach at Monmouth University, shares his approach to defensive back development, emphasizing the transfer of learning from the classroom to the field through identity, pre-snap awareness, technique,…
- Sophisticated Simplicity from the RPO Symposium - Joe Moorhead, Head Coach, Akron
Joe Moorhead, Head Coach at Akron, details his "Sophisticated Simplicity" approach to RPOs at the Smart Clinics RPO Symposium. The episode previews his session on offensive strategy, structure, and a coaching-first approach, with a look at…
- Tully Legends - Why Buy-In Drives Athlete Development - Jimmy King, S&C, Lake Catholic HS (OH)
Jimmy King details how to foster athlete buy-in and long-term development through strength training and analytics at Lake Catholic High School. The episode highlights using data, tracking progress, and building relationships to create a st…
- Slot T Mafia: A Community-Driven System for Offensive Success - Paul Kilby & Keith Grabowski
Keith and Paul discuss the growth of the Slot-T Mafia community, an interactive platform for coaches to collaborate on mastering the Slot-T offense through film study, Q&A sessions, and practical breakdowns. The episode covers how digital…
- The Legacy of Lou Holtz - Patrick Steenberge, Global Football
This episode features Patrick Steenberge discussing the life, leadership, and legacy of coach Lou Holtz with host Keith Grabowski. They explore Holtz's influence on football, his final coaching appearance in Japan, and his mentorship exten…
- A Framework for Teaching RPOs - Tim Souza, Offensive Coordinator, Southern Oregon University
Tim Souza, Offensive Coordinator at Southern Oregon University, discusses teaching points for building, structuring, and executing an RPO system. This clip from the Coach and Coordinator Podcast focuses on actionable strategies for coaches.
- The Give - Building Buy-In and Total Effort - Justin Lustig, Special Teams Coordinator, Penn State
Penn State Special Teams Coordinator Justin Lustig shares insights on building buy-in for special teams, emphasizing the connection to winning, the role of culture, and the necessity of total effort from start to finish.
- Tully Legends - The 111% Mindset - Justin Loudon, S&C Coach, Ezell Harding Christian School (TN)
Justin Loudon, strength and conditioning coach at Ezell Harding Christian School, shares insights on developing athletes through a data-informed training program, the "111% mindset," and the importance of physical literacy and curriculum-b…
- The Give - Adversity Leadership - Robert Weiner, Associate Head Coach, UConn
Robert Weiner, Associate Head Coach at UConn, shares his approach to building quarterback rooms emphasizing consistent excellence and genuine family dynamics. He introduces a six-point framework for adversity leadership applicable during h…
- The Switchblade Offense and the Future of RPO Coaching - Caleb Corrill, OC, Georgetown College
On the Coach and Coordinator Network, Caleb Corrill and Keith Grabowski discuss the evolution of football coaching, focusing on Caleb
- Tully Legends - Data, Culture, and Sustainable Strength Training - Jason McKendrick
In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Jason McKendrick, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Olentangy Orange High School, shares insights on creating a sustainable performance program. He details the importance of a cle…
- Slot T Mafia - The Modern Evolution of the Slot T - Travis Bush, Head Coach, UTRGV
UTRGV Head Coach Travis Bush shares his coaching journey and explains the Slot-T offense, emphasizing toughness, discipline, and the evolution of offensive systems. The episode covers player development, tempo, and building team culture.
- The Position Room - Developing the Modern Running Back - David Walker, Brandon Linney, Cory Colder, Juwan Lewis
Former NFL Coach David Walker, along with RB coaches Juwan Lewis, Cory Colder, and Brandon Linney, explore the development of modern running backs. They cover individualized plans, decision-making under pressure, pass protection, practice…