Coach and Coordinator Podcast

5 Keys for Coaches’ Weight Loss – Erik Korem, Sports Scientist, AIM7

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We always strive to give listeners things that are helpful to their teams, but during this time of the year, it's also a good time to focus on ourselv...

#1 Defense in College Football and Developing Players off the Field – Jim Catanzaro, Head Coach, Lake Forest College

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest for this episode is Jim Catanzaro, the head football coach at Lake Forest College. 2023 was Coach Catanzaro's 18th year at the college level...

Best Eleven of 2023, #1: Mindset and Focus to Create Success – Maurice Linguist, Head Coach, University of Buffalo

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our #1 interview in our Best 11 of 2023 is with Maurice Linguist, head coach at the University of Buffalo. I was so impressed with Coach Linguist when...

Best Eleven of 2023, #2: Into the Passing Lab – Josh Herring, QB Coach, Lassiter High School (GA)

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether I am recording the conversation with Josh Herring or not, our interactions never disappoint. He is both an outstanding student and teacher of ...

Best Eleven of 2023, #3: Walking the Tightrope of Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator – Tre Lamb, Head Coach, East Tennessee State University

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tre Lamb was recently named Head Coach at East Tennessee State University. He is currently the youngest head coach in the FCS. What stands out in this...

Best Eleven of 2023, #4: Expert Poker Player Strategies as a Framework for Play Calling – Dub Maddox, Offensive Coordinator, Union HS

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can bet that any time that Dub Maddox joins us on the podcast it will be an excellent episode, and that’s certainly true in the #4 episode in ou...

Best Eleven of 2023, #5: Mental Warfare and Calculating the Pass Rush Plan – Siddiq Haynes, DL Coach, UTSA

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our best 11 interviews of 2023, and coming in at #5 is our discussion with UTSA defensive line coach Siddiq Haynes. In this episode, we fo...

Best Eleven of 2023, #6: Make the Most of the Reps You Have Available – Caleb Collins, OLB Coach, Baylor

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As coaches, we have to get our reps just like players do. We study this game in great detail, but we also have to coach and teach it, and we hone ours...

Champions: Three Keys to Building a Championship Program – Steve Pyne, Head Coach, Central Catholic High School (OR)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Champions’ episode, we talk with Steve Pyne, the head coach of the Oregon 6A state champion and the #1 ranked team in the state. His Centra...

Best Eleven of 2023, #7: Using the “Why” to Create High-Level Execution – Mike Peck, Offensive Coordinator, Burley High School (ID)

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Peck, the offensive coordinator for Burley High School in Idaho, is our #7 interview of 2023. He joined us earlier this year to discuss why and h...

Best Eleven of 2023, #8: Create a Better Plan and Develop Players with Data and Technology – Billy Riebock, OC/QB Coach, Midwestern State

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share our next "Best 11" interview of 2023. Our guest is Billy Riebock, the Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Midwes...

Best Eleven of 2023, #9: The Process of Evolving an Offense – Curt Fitzpatrick, Head Coach, SUNY Cortland

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our countdown of our “Best 11” interviews of 2023 with an episode from SUNY Cortland Head Coach Curt Fitzpatrick. Cortland just defeat...

Champions Series: Design It and Step Back – Kyle Schmitt, Head Coach, Archbishop Spalding High School (MD)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle Schmitt is the head coach of Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland, the 2022 and 2023 MIAA "A" State Champions. He was the 2022 Baltimore R...

Best Eleven of 2023, #10: A Personal and Personnel Approach to Coaching – Andrew Jackson, Defensive Line Coach, West Virginia

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue to share our “Best 11” interviews of 2023. In this episode, we again highlight Andrew Jackson, defensive line coach at West Virginia. ...

Game Plan for Your Next Job: Paint a Picture of Success – Chris Fore, Consultant, Eight Laces

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to standing out in the competitive world of coaching, it's essential to showcase your skills and achievements in a way that truly captur...

Best Eleven of 2023, #11: Effective Networking and Training RB Vision, Amanda Ruller, RB Coach, Central Washington

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we wind down 2023 and ramp up the offseason, we are sharing our “Best 11” interviews from the past year. This one is with Amanda Ruller, who is...

Energy & Details: Approach to the Season – Scotty Walden, Head Coach, UTEP

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations to Scotty Walden on being named the new head coach at UTEP. He’s the second youngest coach in the FBS, and being the youngest is not...

Champions Series: A Sprint-Based Football Approach – Garrett Mueller, Head Coach, Stewartville High School (MN)

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We begin our “Champions Series” with a state champion from Minnesota who won the Class AAA title. Led by Head Coach Garrett Mueller, the Stewartvi...

Offseason Standards to Create Player Motivation

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the archives, Keith Grabowski shares a page from his notebook about offseason standards for a team. Keith reflects on his time at the high school...

The Disciplined Pursuit of Less – Tony Holler, Feed the Cats

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is the time of year when coaches gear up for the offseason. Some teams are already back in the weight room and training hard. We always like to hav...

An Integrated Workflow for Better Coaching – Tom Yashinsky, Head Coach, Onalaska High School (WI)

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tom Yashinsky, head coach of Onalaska High School in Wisconsin, shares how he streamlines the workflows for his coaches, as well as h...

Build Your Team Culture – Best of Leadership Journey Season 1 with Brian Kight

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Kight joined Coach and Coordinator Podcast for the Leadership Journey series in 2017. Kight shared ways coaches can change their mindsets and im...

Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help Development – Rob Pomazak, Head Coach, St. Charles North High School (IL)

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Rob Pomazak discusses player development, using metrics in and out of season to compute a “Madden” rating for each player, what m...

The Offseason Journey – Ideas from Bill Walsh

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The offseason journey is a time to review, reflect, and determine where your team goes next. It’s also a time for you to determine how you will gro...

How to Become a Head Coach – Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach Thom McDaniels

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From the archives, we revisit a conversation with Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Famer Thom McDaniels. After an illustrious 26-year head coaching ca...

Determining Areas of Improvement – Chris Softley (Lubbock Christian), Dan Carrel (Coastal Carolina), Grant Caserta (Ferris St.), Brett Arkelian (Fresno St.)

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In recent weeks, we have looked at several different approaches to wrapping up your season and moving your program, unit, or position group ahead, as ...

Looking Back to Move Forward – Levi Nelson (PCA), Pete Shinnick (Towson), Randy Jackson (Texas HS)

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The season wrap-up is a crucial aspect of coaching that allows coaches to reflect on the past season, gather feedback, and make plans for improvement....

Postseason Evaluation and Evolution of Defense – Eric Kasperowicz (Mars HS), Jason Bornn (Saugus HS), John Rice (San Jacinto HS), Dante Bartee (Oregon)

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the season comes to a close, coaches face the critical task of evaluating the performance of their defense and deciding what to do next. This posts...

Preserving Success While Innovating Your Offense – Kyle Ohradzansky (Findlay), Steven Ciocci (Bryant), Kyle Segler (Louisiana-Monroe)

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The offseason usually begins with the challenge of striking a balance between preserving successful elements of the previous season and introducing n...

Running a Pro-Tempo Style Offense – Eliah Drinkwitz, Head Coach, University of Missouri

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from our archives, Eli Drinkwitz, head coach at the University of Missouri, shares how he implements a pro-tempo style of offense to a...

Learn About Your Team Through Player Self-Evaluations

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from our archives, we delve into the topic of player self-evaluations. These essential tools for understanding and developing players ...

Playoff Preparation: A Heightened Level of Consistency – Eric Marty (Michigan Panthers), Scotty Walden (Austin Peay), Mike Elder (Avon HS)

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the postseason, the pressure to perform at your best becomes even more intense. Coaches and players alike need to be mentally and physically prepar...

Being Thorough in Breakdowns in the Postseason – Morgan Scalley (Utah) and Mike Judy (Smyrna HS)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the high-stakes weeks of the playoffs or championship games, effective game planning and scouting techniques play crucial roles in determining a te...

Getting a True Picture of the Season on Offense and Defense – Branden Jakubcin (Heidelberg), Shane Dierking (North Central), Jay Wilkinson (Fayetteville HS)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While wrapping up a season, evaluation and analysis play crucial roles in identifying both the strengths and weaknesses of your offense and defense. C...

Make the Most of the Playoff Experience – Cris Reisert (Tiffin), Kirk Fridrich (Union HS), Ty Gower (Plano West HS)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As coaches, we all know leading a team through the playoffs can be an exhilarating, yet demanding, experience. The pressure to perform, the increased ...

Planning, Practicing, and Calling Trick Plays

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode from our archives, Coach Keith Grabowski gives us a page out his notebook on trick plays. Trick plays can be fun and valuable tools fo...

How Exit Interviews Shape Team Dynamics and Development – Jonathan Himebauch (Arlington Renegades), Loren Johnson (Highland Springs HS), Siddiq Haynes (UTSA)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Exit interviews provide a valuable opportunity for coaches to gather feedback from players at the conclusion of a season. This feedback can have a pro...

The Focus to Rise Above the Pressure in the Postseason – Levi Nelson (PCA), Chris Kappas (Louisville HS), Jeremy Hawkins (EKU), Randy Jackson (Texas HS)

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Maintaining focus during postseason weeks is essential for coaches and players to perform their best and make the most of their achievements. As coach...

3 Tips for Effective Game Planning in the Postseason – Todd Drury (Western Illinois), Josh Herring (Lassiter HS), Deonte Gibson (Youngstown State)

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we turn our focus to the postseason, we start with one of its most critical aspects – game planning. Game planning in the postseason requires a m...

Insight on Film Break Down in the Late Season – Rob Everett, Senior Offensive Analyst, Wisconsin

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From our archives, we revisit a conversation with Rob Everett, currently an analyst at Wisconsin, formerly the TE coach of the AAF’s Memphis Express...

Keys to Late-Season Focus – Dan Carrel (Coastal Carolina), Jordan Hogan (SF 49ers), Jonathan Himebauch (XFL Arlington Renegades), Tyler Roehl (North Dakota St)

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we hit the late season, we face the challenge of keeping our players motivated and focused. Whether it's competing for a championship or struggling...

Stay Sharp Physically and Mentally in the Late Season – Morgan Scalley (Utah), Chris Softley (Lubbock Christian), Mike Elder (Avon HS)

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the season progresses into the late stages, teams face unique challenges in maintaining their performance levels and motivation. And coaches play p...

Personnel, Workload, and Positive Morale on Special Teams – Charlie Coiner (NFL), Bobby April (NFL), Brett Arkelian (Fresno State)

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the late season, special teams face different challenges than in the earlier parts of the year. These considerations include personnel management, ...

Keep Your Defense in Battle Rhythm – Todd Drury (Western Illinois), John Mumford (NFL), Vince DiGaetano (Fordham)

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the season progresses, coaches and coordinators must ensure their defensive units remain sharp and perform at their best. The late season brings un...

Maximizing Performance Through Self-Scouting and Exploiting Opponent Weaknesses – Scotty Walden (Austin Peay), Dante Bartee (Oregon), Jeremy Hawkins (EKU)

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we progress into the late season, identifying and exploiting the weaknesses of opponents often determines success. To do so requires a comprehensi...

Keeping Your Defense Adaptable and Unpredictable – Eric Kasperowicz (Mars HS), Branden Jakubcin (Heidelberg), John Rice (San Jacinto HS)

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches who plan ahead and gradually introduce necessary adjustments equip their defenses to handle all situations and offensive schemes. By borrowing...

Recycle and Work It In: Late-Season Game Planning – Kyle Ohradzansky (Findlay), Jay Wilkinson (Fayetteville HS), John Tomlinson (USFL)

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we have talked about all season long, self-scouting plays a crucial role in understanding the team's strengths, identifying effective plays, and ga...

Strategic Practice Management: Less Is More – Matt Drinkall (Army), Pete Shinnick (Towson), Kirk Fridrich (Union HS)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the season progresses, the talent or skill of a team does not solely determine success. Championship teams often maintain their health throughout t...

Mid-Season Practice and Game Planning Considerations – Jaime Elizondo, XFL Offensive Coordinator

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jaime Elizondo joins us again on the podcast. Elizondo has coached at both the college and professional levels, most recently serving as offensive coo...

Communication for a Positive Second Half of the Season – John Tomlinson (USFL), Mike Judy (Smyrna HS), Brendan Walsh (Colgate)

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Communication becomes even more critical as we get into the second half of the season. It keeps our players focused as well as properly manages the me...

Stay Sharp in the Trenches – Steven Ciocci (Bryant), Siddiq Haynes (UTSA), Kyle Segler (Louisiana-Monroe)

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When coaches think of player workload, we often focus on skill players and the amount of running they are doing. But we also need to be aware of workl...

Evaluating Defensive Performance and Making Adjustments – Eric Kasperowicz (Mars HS), Shane Dierking (North Central), Ty Gower (Princeton HS)

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, three coaches give us their approaches to adjustments to their defensive units. These mid-season evaluations are crucial to remaining...

Keeping It Simple and Continuing to Evolve Your Style – AJ Smith, OC, XFL Houston Roughnecks

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, AJ Smith, offensive coordinator for the Houston Roughnecks, helps us keep our call sheets and game plans simple, while continuing to ...

Mid-Season Workload: Understand Player Needs – Cris Reisert (Tiffin University) and Chris Softley (Lubbock Christian)

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As your team gets to the middle part of the season, it is important to be in tune with what your players are feeling physically as the reps of the sea...

Self-Scouting Your Calls and Your Culture – Dante Bartee (Oregon) and Morgan Scalley (Utah)

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The mid-season self-scout provides insight into the calls we move forward with as well as what we need to do to keep our culture at the heart of our t...

Adding Wrinkles to Meetings, Practices, and Drills for Continuous Improvement – Eric Marty (Michigan Panthers), Scotty Walden (Austin Peay), Tommy Zagorski (Otterbein)

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The mid season is definitely a time to keep a focus on developing fundamentals and football IQ for how those fundamentals are applied within the conte...

The Strategic Power of the Self-Scout - James Vint

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The self-scout is an invaluable tool for any offensive coordinator. It involves a thorough analysis of one's own team's offensive tendencies and perfo...

Keeping the Team Focused and Motivated Mid Season - Levi Nelson (PCA), Loren Johnson (Highland Springs HS), Matt Drinkall (Army West Point)

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we hit the middle of the season one aspect to pay attention to is the mental and emotional state of our team. To this point in the season, there...

Mid Season Measurement of Offensive Success - Tyler Roehl (North Dakota St.), Jay Wilkinson (Fayetteville HS), Kyle Ohradzansky (U. Findlay)

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, we take a look at mid-season measurements of offensive success plus ideas on how to keep an offense evolving as the season conti...

Mid Season - Take the Team's Temperature - Dan Carrel (Coastal Carolina), Michael Toerper (Ithaca College), Steve Steele (Riggs HS)

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This season is flying by! For many high schools around the country, this is week 5 - the midpoint of the season. While it is always time to adjust, t...

Hammer Down - Establishing Identity Through Tempo - John Weaver, Interim OC & WR Coach, Madison Ridgeland Academy (MS)

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s guest is John Weaver, the associate athletic director, wide receivers coach, and interim offensive coordinator at Madison Ridgeland Academy....

Continuous Improvement on Tackling During the Season - Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of our Season series, we have heard again and again about the importance of fundamentals from coaches at every level. Today we put the...

Early Season Volume of Scheme - Steve Steele (Pierre Riggs HS), Eric Marty (Michigan Panthers), John Tomlinson (Pittsburgh Maulers)

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 In the early season, we deal with fine-tuning our schemes with a challenge being the fact that we may know very little about the opponent. Sure we ...

Adding Wrinkles and Adjustments - Morgan Scalley (Utah), Branden Jakubcin (Heidelberg), John RIce (San Jacinto HS), Shane Dierking (North Central)

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we move through the early season, understanding how we continue to evolve and build around what we established in camp can be a challenge. We have...

Laser-Focus on Fundamentals and Communication Wins – Colonel JR West, Director of Operations, United States Army Recruiting Command

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we gain perspective on the season from United States Army Colonel JR West. Colonel West brin...

Tips for Being Special on Special Teams

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Special teams is an area a team can capitalize on in the early season. To be successful on special teams, coaches must be organized in the way they op...

Creating Individual and Practice Periods That Translate to Game Day

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coaching is not a copy-and-paste function. It requires an understanding of what your players need for a particular week and a particular game plan so ...

Early Season Game Planning Tips

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you are on the offensive, defensive, or special teams side of the ball, early season game planning has some nuances in determining exactly wha...

Creating Buy-In and Playing to Strengths for a Strong Start

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A strong start to the season is directly correlated to player buy-in. It requires more than telling players they need to own things. Coaches must cre...

Setting a Strong Foundation for the Start of the Season

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we focus on things coaches can do to ensure a positive start to the season and remain aligned with the culture we have worked on all ...

Setting Goals and Narrowing Down Your Early Season Offense

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The early weeks of the season present varying levels of challenges depending on how your schedule is set up. Regardless of opponent, having clear obje...

Build Identity and Play Complementary Football

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tommy Zagorski talks about the importance of establishing an identity early in the season, playing complementary football in all phas...

Fine-Tuning as Camp Ends and the Season Begins

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As camp wraps up, everything has been installed, and it’s now about refining the schemes and techniques, as well as focusing on the details. Coaches...

Installing Procedures and Starting the In-Season Routine

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of camp brings a new approach to the day and week. Schedules adjust with classes starting, and the new routine and rhythm of game week begins...

Optimal Performance in Week 1 and Throughout the Season

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our great game, on-field success hinges on a delicate balance between rigorous practice and adequate recovery. The significance of managing the pro...

Work Your Special Teams with a Kicking Scrimmage

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Season, host Keith Grabowski goes into his coaching notebook to talk about practicing special teams, specifically running an en...

Spend Time Developing the Young Guys in Camp

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When camp starts, we immediately dive into getting our starters ready for the week one kickoff that is right around the corner. Certainly, that is th...

Keeping Players Mentally Sharp as Camp Progresses

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In our last episode, we focused on the physical ways we can keep energy and enthusiasm going as we hit the midpoint of camp. In this episode, we shift...

Beating the Mid-Camp Lull with Competition and Fun

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Midway through camp, your team is going to experience some dead legs, but you certainly don’t want your players to experience dead minds or dull spi...

Mid-Camp Evaluation and Adjustments of Personnel and Scheme

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All coaches start with a plan for how we want things to look and how we expect things to go. Occasionally, those plans are spot on, and we continue wi...

Player Vocal Leadership Plus Early Camp Tackling Considerations - Vince DiGaetano, Assistant, Fordham

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vince DiGaetano, assistant coach at Fordham University, joins us all season long as our in-house tackling expert. Coach DiGaetano has served on multip...

Creating Team Cohesion in Camp

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Coaches understand that building a strong bond among players is not only crucial for on-field success, but also for creating a positive and supportive...

Clear Communication: The Vehicle for a Strong Culture

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clear communication is the key that unlocks the door to success. Even the most talented team cannot reach its full potential without effective communi...

Bring the Juice! Setting the Tone for Camp

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are all familiar with what poor coaching energy looks like during practice. It may involve coaches failing to set clear goals, adopting a monotonou...

Setting Clear Expectations and Procedures for Camp

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The excitement surrounding the beginning of camp has everyone involved ready to run through a wall and get things going. However, camp must begin by s...

Camp Activities That Build Team Chemistry

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we kick off our new in-season format for the podcast with a focus on the beginning of camp. Camp is that time of the year when players and coach...

The Benefits of Using a Fullback – Carmen Bricillo, Offensive Line Coach, Las Vegas Raiders

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As NFL training camps kick off this week, we revisit a segment from the 2023 COOL Clinic with Carmen Bricillo, offensive line coach for the Las Vegas ...

Accelerate Everything – Dr. Dutch Franz and Joe Ashfield

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To close out our “Accelerate Everything” series for 2023, guest host Dub Maddox sits down with two individuals he has worked with closely to devel...

Communicating to Make a Difference – Dante Bartee, Analyst, University of Oregon

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this segment from the 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Dante Bartee, now a defensive analyst at the University of Oregon, shares what h...

Accelerate Everything – Davis Webb, Quarterbacks Coach, Denver Broncos

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Davis Webb is the quarterbacks coach for the Denver Broncos, stepping away from playing immediately when given the opportunity to work with Sean Payto...

Innovating to Win – Patrick Daberkow, Head Coach, Concordia University, Nebraska

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Clear and concise communication is critical for today’s game day operations. And to acquire the systems that provide that communication, coaches spe...

The Quarterback Mathematical Equation – Robert Weiner, Co-OC/QB Coach, University of Toledo

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s clinic segment from Lauren’s First and Goal, Toledo Co-OC/QB Coach Robert Weiner shares insight into quarterback play as it relates...

Accelerate Everything – Rick Jones, Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Mizzou

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In his 31 seasons as a high school head coach, Rick Jones accumulated a record of 317-74. He is an 18-time Coach of the Year honoree. He was named the...

The Use of Technology for a More Efficient and Effective Self-Scout – AJ Antonescu, Offensive Line Coach, Lake Travis High School (TX)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Longtime listeners of this podcast know that our host Keith Grabowski has always been interested in the use of technology to make our jobs more effici...

Game Planning the Run Game – Chris Lorenti, Linebackers Coach, Rhode Island

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout the offseason, we have been sharing an audio-friendly segment of a clinic presentation. Today, we listen back to an informative segment fro...

Accelerate Everything – John Wolford, Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode, guest host Dub Maddox digs into coaching the quarterback from the QB perspective with John Wolford, quarterback for the Tampa Ba...

The Passing Lab – Tyler Jones, OC/QB Coach, Walton High School (GA)

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the Passing Lab, guest host Josh Herring speaks with Tyler Jones, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Walton H...

Ideas for Awarding Helmet Decals

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Keith Grabowski shares ideas for awarding helmet decals to your players. Ideas from some of the best college programs around the country like Ohi...

Why Inside Footwork in the Vols Offense – Glen Elarbee, OL Coach, University of Tennessee

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we have been doing on Mondays throughout this offseason, today, we share a clinic segment with important points applicable to both sides of the bal...

Accelerate Everything – Dante Bartee, Analyst, University of Oregon

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We titled this series “Accelerate Everything” because our guest host Dub Maddox gets his guests to strip things down to the essential ideas that l...