Sinopsis
USA Football's Keith Grabowski interviews the most knowledgable 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.
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Football For All - Womens' Place in the Game, Samantha Rapaport, Dir. of Diversity & Inclusion, NFL
17/07/2020 Duración: 25minToday’s episode is a crossover episode of Football for All(designed for your youth football community), we are joined by a key uprising component to the sport of football, the female football player. Sam Rapaport is the Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion at the NFL. At a young age, Sam was involved in flag football and then progressed to the tackle level. Now being in the front office of the National Football League, she talks about the importance of young girls and women involved in the sport of football. The presence of women in the game from playing to getting hired on to coaching staffs is a hot topic in today’s society. Sam is a living role model for any girl who has the dream of playing football or reaching employment in any NFL front office. Listen to her opinions on how football can truly be a game enjoyed by all. 2:41 How Sam got involved with football 4:10 How playing football drove her to work in professional football 4:21 Women’s presence growing in the sport 7:00 Flag football becoming
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Coaching Mindset - Joe Kasper, Assistant QB Coach, Duke University
14/07/2020 Duración: 01h13minJoe Kasper joined the Duke coaching staff in March of 2018 and serves as an assistant coach to Coach Cutcliffe working quarterbacks after spending the previous season working with defensive backs. Prior to joining the Blue Devil staff, Kasper coached the wide receivers at John Carroll University during the 2017 campaign and directed the defensive backs at his alma mater, Mentor (Ohio) High School, in 2015-16. He also has previous experience with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, serving as a Player Personnel and Development Assistant from 2013-15. Kasper lettered three seasons on the gridiron at Baldwin Wallace University and earned Capital One Academic All-America honors before graduating in 2015 with a degree in political science. He currently is an owner in Ace Performance which focuses on the mental performance aspects of sport. On today's podcast, Kasper shares his insight into coaching players on mindfulness and with what he calls the "energy pie." 1:46 Building relationships 7:10 Building culture in a
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From Hall of Fame Coach Darrell Royal's Book - "The Simple Life In Coaching"
13/07/2020 Duración: 31minDarrell Royal was University of Texas Head Coach from 1957-1976. He also was head coach at Mississippi State and Washington. He won three national championships with a career record of 184-60-5. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. In Royal's 20 years as head coach, Texas never had a losing season. In 1963, Royal wrote a book, Darrell Royal Talks Football, and it is packed with football wisdom. Without a single diagram in the book, it is coaching knowledge that is timeless. His chapter “The Simple Life in Coaching” is full of insight that holds true today. On today’s podcast, Keith Grabowski shares that chapter. The Why’s of Football The Coaching Brotherhood Coaches’ Approach The Other “Schools” The New, Sophisticated Player Keep It Simple Avoid Mistakes A Confused Player Cannot Be Aggressive Be Quick or Dead Progress Toward Simplicity When Variety is Not the Spice of Life Related: From Woody Hayes Book: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-ru
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What Is The Football Development Model?
10/07/2020 Duración: 40minWHAT IS IT? EPISODE 1 It's a mouthful, that's for sure. Find out what this new model means for you as a parent, coach or league. Guest: Michael Krueger, USA Football’s Director of Coaching What is the Football Development Model? USA Football's Senior Director of Education explains the six pillars of the FDM as well as the process and why it is needed. Youth coaches, parents, and league commissioners, as well as the high school coach who oversees his youth program will find this conversation beneficial. Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Woody Hayes 5 Yard Fence Rule For Better Run Fits
08/07/2020 Duración: 17minOn today's podcast host Keith Grabowski goes into his playbook to share Woody Hayes' 5 yard fence rule on defense explaining how it is very useful for defenses that use sims and creepers as well as how it can create a drill to teach proper run fits for outside defenders on inside run and ball away. Grabowski goes into his experience with the technique in the Stunt 4-3 defense aka "The Steel Curtain" created by Chuck Noll, Bud Carson, and George Perles, and how it influence other coaches like Nick Saban. Twitter @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Understanding And Education To Create Change - Dr. Brian Gearity, University Of Denver
07/07/2020 Duración: 01h02minToday’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Dr. Brian Gearity professor of sport coaching at the University of Denver. Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009. On today’s podcast, Dr. Gearity talks with host Keith Grabowski about a chapter from his new book and how we can create change as coaches. Link to chapter: https://book2look.com/book/irayZbi7Xf?fbclid=IwAR1cUDh_sHNuRnwWcrdSXnLZ_Lr8jGCsVjv-eWSxRIEWY86u3_WOpwuqgKA Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series Learn more about your ad choices
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Developing the Full Athlete: Michael Stacchiotti, Univ. of Pittsburgh's Head Strength & Cond. Coach
06/07/2020 Duración: 41minOn this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh, Coach Michael Stacchiotti. After playing at Baldwin-Wallace University for three seasons at both linebacker and fullback, Michael Stacchiotti went on to become a strength coach. He first worked at Girard High School and Ursuline High School. Coach Stacchiotti then followed suit with stints on the football strength and conditioning staffs at Colorado State (2015-16), Cincinnati (2017), and Mississippi State (2018). In 2019, Coach Stacchiotti worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well. 2:43 Intro 4:57 Developing athletes at different levels 9:50 Types of lifting 12:57 Utilizing technology 18:46 Core lifts for high school athletes 22:46 Best ways to measure progress 26:25 Metrics used in program 29:19 Decelerating your body 33:22 Conditioning your joints 36:14 Reading content You can follow Coach Stacchiotti on Twitter her
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Quarterback Preparation: Kyle Ohradzansky, Passing Game Coordinator at the University of Findlay
03/07/2020 Duración: 49minOn 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 graduate, Coach Ohradzansky played football at BW for 2 seasons, winning the starting quarterback spot during the 2013 season before sitting out due to injury before the 2014 season. While injured, Coach Ohradzansky served as a student coach, breaking down film and assisting in the development of the offensive game plan. He began his collegiate career at Lafayette College, where he redshirted for one season and played quarterback for one season. 2:43 Coach’s Backstory 4:04 Winning the QB Battle 5:48 Rivalry Games 7:06 Becoming a college coach 9:51 Unexpected opportunities 11:29 The traits of a coach 12:41 Getting your
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Multiple HS State Championship Coach Mike Kirschner on running a K-12 Football Program
03/07/2020 Duración: 19minCrossover 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 youth players and parents in his youth programs t see the game is fun. He also discusses how he ensures that his youth coaches are prepared to coach the game and provide a positive experience. Free Shoulder Tackle System mentioned in podcast: footballdevelopment.com Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Consistency - Bob Hyland, HC St. Mary's Springs HS (WI), 50 Years, 17 State Championships
01/07/2020 Duración: 44minBob 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 championships as a member of WISAA. Hyland’s overall record stands at 477-107-2 in 49 seasons with the Ledgers and the program has also finished as state runner-up nine times, putting Springs' championship game appearance total at 26. Hyland is the #3 winningest active coach and #6 all-time winningest coach in high school football history. On today's podcast he sheds light on what has brought him success over the coach of a career spanning five decades. 2:20 Entering the coaching profession 4:06 Turning the program around after a 1-15-2 start to his career 6:50 Pillars of his program start with toughness 8:50 B
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Jeff Steinberg - Preparing For The Season And Connection With Players
30/06/2020 Duración: 35minIn 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. Grabowski and Coach Steinberg discussed preparation for the season considering the different states of conditioning and preparedness based on the shutdown and time away from our programs. Steinberg also emphasizes the importance of connection and how they accomplished that at Beaumont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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7x State Champion Brice Scifres, Bringing the Football Development Model to Your Community
27/06/2020 Duración: 32minOn 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 implementation of the Football Development Model and how it helps the high school coach build a K-12 program in his community. Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Being The Offensive Coordinator And OL Coach - Kory Allen, University Of Findlay
26/06/2020 Duración: 44minOn 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 Oilers offense scored 38 points per game and picked up 463 yards per game. While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked: 1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359) 3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5) 3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%) 5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5) 6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9) 11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%) 6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%) 18th in toal offense in 2015 (4
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400+ Wins, Family and Fun - Randy Allen, Head Coach, Highland Park HS (TX)
25/06/2020 Duración: 47minRandy 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 successful careers in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Every season tells a story - Chris Herman
24/06/2020 Duración: 27minOn 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 @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Teaching at Different Levels: Dallas Blacklock, Running Backs Coach at Texas Southern University
23/06/2020 Duración: 48minOn 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 also served as the Director of High School Relations at the University of Houston from 2013-2016. On this episode, learn how Coach Blacklock transitioned throughout his career and how he teaches his players. 2:35 Inspiration to become a coach 4:00 Coaching at the high school level 6:20 Becoming a better assistant coach 7:40 Working in high school relations 9:38 Emphasis on teaching 12:29 Coaching away from your team 15:07 Building relationships 20:15 Getting to know everyone better 23:20 Teaching the game remotely 27:16 Reinforcing teaching 27:53 Differences between programs 33:47 Driving forces in our profession 38:1
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Football For All - Scott Heitland, Head Coach Dallas Center - Grimes Community High School (IA)
22/06/2020 Duración: 34minCoach 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
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Why High School Football Works - Thom McDaniels, Ohio HS Hall of Fame Coach
19/06/2020 Duración: 34minAfter 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 National Coach of the Year award in 1997. In that same season, Coach McDaniels led Canton (Ohio) McKinley to a state title and a national championship. Today McDaniels joins us to discuss how the high school football team provides an example as well as our opportunities as coaches to make a difference. 1:50 They call it a HS football team 3:29 Working in diverse communities 6:23 We learned about each other 8:10 Playing an emotional game yet managing to work together 9:00 The Locker room is an integrator 10:31 Modified Herb Childress Article “Why HS Football Works” 10:56 Teammates are important contributors - celebra
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Build the Bridge: Head Coach Mac Stephens and Assist. Coach Kahari Hicks, Cleveland Heights HS
18/06/2020 Duración: 38minToday 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 Tournament or an event, can bring communities together. 1:39 Starting the movement 4:00 Discussing with other coaches 5:47 The Bridge Program 10:15 Getting teams started 12:31 Just the beginning 16:20 Building the bridge to parents 18:00 Sports unifying communities 20:17 Number of participants 21:23 Local sponsorships 22:49 Designing the logo 24:10 Adopting the program 30:22 Message to coaches You can follow Coach Stephens on Twitter here: @MacStephens You can follow Coach Hicks here: @Kahari_hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Air Raid And Offensive Evolution - Doug Meacham, Inside Receivers/TE Coach, TCU
17/06/2020 Duración: 36minOn 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 offensive coordinator at Kansas. In each of his first two seasons at TCU (2014-15), the Horned Frogs’ offensive attack ranked among the nation’s best. Show Notes: 1:32 Meacham's background 5:32 Teaching methodology in the air raid 9:40 It's concept teaching 10:53 Meacham's evolution of offense 12:45 Bob Stitt's toss play advantages 14:25 Baker Mayfield INT and play action off of toss 16:15 Complimentary plays off of toss 19:10 Mainstays of the air raid 20:41 Quick game 23:45 Advantages of calling a straight ru or quick vs. RPO 24:50 Story about Mike Leach and Sonny Dykes 25:44 Mesh appearing in everyone's playbook in 2019