Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome Boston College's wide receiver coach, Joe Dailey, onto the show. Coach Dailey previously joined us as a guest when he was the offensive coordinator at Liberty University. Since then, Coach Dailey took the role of offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at the University of New Mexico, and he currently serves as Boston College's wide receiver coach. Tune in and hear how Boston College teaches their receivers how to win routes from the start, how to be physical, fundamentals, and important receiver techniques throughout the year. 2:45 Lessons on becoming an offensive coordinator 3:29 Coach Dailey's career path 4:49 Adjusting to a new system 6:46 Message to your wide receiver room 9:04 Everyday wide receiver drills at practice 11:34 The most important part of the route 13:14 False steps 15:36 Calibrating with the quarterback 17:41 Tools for receivers to face different coverages 20:45 Scouting reports 22:07 Catching drills for bad weather situations 25:56 Recruiting receivers 29:59 Learning the character of your recruits 31:40 Honing receiver skills 33:56 The winning edge 34:39 Coach Dailey's recruiting areas Related Content: - Breaking Down Liberty's Offense with Joe Dailey: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-coordinator-breaking-down-libertys-offense-with-joe-daily-offensive-coordinator-at-liberty-university Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes Enterprise High School's head coach, Rick Darlington onto the show. Last season, Coach Darlington became the head coach at Enterprise after coaching at Apopka High School (FL) for 17 seasons over two stints. During his time at Apopka, Coach Darlington registered a 167-47 mark record and three state titles thanks in part to his "Single-Wing" offense. Tune in and hear how Coach Darlington believes you can design and adapt your offense to give your team the best chance for continued success against the opposition. 2:45 Being married to winning 7:22 Teaching and executing plays 11:02 Being good at many things 14:22 Designing your offense 16:11 Option plays but not an option team 21:50 Coordinating to win games 24:24 Keeping your best plays alive 34:31 Outflanking the defense 38:12 Implementing trick plays 41:34 Play chart during practice 41:59 Bootleg play efficiency 47:30 Executing run fakes 48:20 Run to win the game 52:09 Expensive schemes and cheap formations 55:40 Protecting your base plays 56:31 Weekly in-season routine 58:37 Closing Related Content: - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/rick-darlington-apopka-high-school-fla Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with North Dakota State University's offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl. Coach Roehl was an All-America running back and four-year letterman at North Dakota State from 2004 to 2008, and returned to serve as the tight ends and fullbacks coach in 2014. He was then named as the offensive coordinator in 2019. On today's episode hear how North Dakota State has been successful on offense by remaining multiple with a physical mentality. Also learn how fullbacks and tight ends are crucial to the success of the Bison. 3:27 Inspiration to get into coaching 10:36 Continued success at North Dakota State 13:18 Overall offensive philosophy 16:02 Rushing attempts 16:49 Variety of formations with simple concepts 18:21 Physicality with spread formations 20:20 Motions and shifts 22:03 Finding advantages on offense 24:02 Making adjustments 25:20 Reps in the pass and run game 27:46 Drills for kick-out blocks 31:31 Everyday drills for tight ends and fullbacks 33:56 Using fullbacks in the passing game 35:53 Running power out of two tight end sets 38:59 Delayed pull by guards 44:32 Running backs and power run plays 46:21 Game planning 48:22 Short yardage and goal line 50:34 Base drop-back passing game 53:35 Protections on gameday 55:11 Making fullbacks great again 57:26 The winning edge You can follow Coach Roehl on Twitter here: @tyroehl Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome Oklahoma State University's tight ends and cowboy backs coach Jason McEndoo onto the show. Coach McEndoo played at tight end for Washington State University and he spent three seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints. Formerly an offensive line coach at Montana State from 2003 to 2014, Coach McEndoo was brought onto Coach Mike Gundy's coaching staff at Oklahoma State in 2015. While at Oklahoma State, Coach McEndoo helped develop the unique "Cowboy Back" position. Learn how Oklahoma State deploys their tight ends and fullbacks in a hybrid position that utilizes a variety of formations and also how Coach McEndoo reached his current position in his coaching career. 2:53 Inspiration for Coach McEndoo 12:31 Persistance in seeking coaching job 13:46 Attaching a timeline to job hunt 14:36 Cowboys back position 21:02 Coach Gundy's mullet 21:29 Working with different offensive coordinators 22:55 Favorite character from "The Office" 23:57 Success with inside zone 25:38 Blocking 27:26 Shoulder blocking 28:42 Balancing practice schedule for cowboy backs 30:48 Ideal skillset for your tight ends 32:07 Film study for cowboy backs 33:08 Remaining multiple with tempo 35:08 Football intelligence 36:33 Offline tight ends 38:14 Teaching blocking techniques 40:10 Play-action pass with tight ends 41:39 The winning edge 43:04 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach McEndoo on Twitter here: @jasonmcendoo Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back Dr. Fergus Connolly as a guest on the show. With the sports world on hold currently and everyone staying inside, Dr. Connolly offers his insight into how coaches should handle the hiatus. Tune in and hear how you should decompress and take advantage of the free time you have. Also learn how to prepare for the transition back to normal football activities when the time comes. 2:53 Mindset during sports hiatus 10:28 Opportunity for coaches to grow 12:24 Preparing to return to football activities 16:04 Priorities for returning to football 19:13 Nurturing mental health 22:10 Communicating with others You can follow Dr. Connolly on Twitter here: @fergus_Connolly Related Content: - How to Become a Head Coach – Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head Coach: Thom McDaniels: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/how-to-become-a-head-coach-ohio-hall-of-fame-head-coach-thom-mcdaniels - Training Camp - Readiness and Preparedness with Fergus Connolly: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-readiness-and-preparedness-with-fergus-connolly - Home Team Series: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/home-team - Dr. Fergus Connolly, University of Michigan https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/dr-fergus-connolly-university-of-michigan - Keeping Your Strength and Speed Gains: Micah Kurtz, NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year (2018): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keeping-your-strength-and-speed-gains-micah-kurtz-nsca-national-strength-coach-of-the-year-2018 - Erik Korem: Director of Sports Science Houston Texans: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/erik-korem-director-of-sports-science-houston-texans - Leadership, vulnerability, and sheep dogs: https://www.ted.com/talks/fergus_connolly_leadership_vulnerability_and_sheep_dogs - https://fergusconnolly.com Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast we have a special guest joining the show, Coach Billy Curry. A former NFL player and coach, Bill Curry took his knowledge of the game from the NFL and helped lead collegiate programs such at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia State as a head coach. During his tenure Coach Curry helped establish programs and take over for legendary coaches in the game as well. Today on the show Coach Curry will share what he learned from coaching legends Bobby Dodd, Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. He also answer listener questions and will dive into his book "Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life." 3:15 The importance of football 6:47 Coach Curry's experiences 10:33 Taking over for legendary coaches 14:25 Coach Dodd's philosophy 18:32 Toughness in football 21:18 Giving players a chance 22:42 Core philosophy 26:09 Influence of Coach Lombardi 31:04 Impact of having faith 34:05 Starting football program at Georgia State 38:03 Commonalities between great teams 43:13 Timelessness of good coaching 48:21 The growth of football 52:02 Advice to coordinators looking to become head coaches 55:57 Inspiration to write a book 57:40 Overall theme of the book 1:00:21 Who would you add to your huddle? 1:03:29 The winning edge Related Content: - Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life:https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Men-You-Meet-Huddle/dp/1933060719 Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski @CoachKGrabowski conducted a Q&A with Marshall University's tight end coach, Kyle Segler. Coach Segler was previously at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he was tight ends coach and special teams coordinator for one season. Segler's special teams units sported net kickoff and punt return averages that ranked in the top 20 nationally during his time there. Prior to coaching at ULM, Segler was an assistant coach at Sam Houston State for eight seasons, where he coached the offensive line and tight ends. In 2016, he added the duties of special teams coach. Hear Coach Segler answer questions from coaches across the country about what he looks for in tight ends, the evolution of the position, and how he teaches his unit. 2:00 Intro 2:45 Coach Segler's outlook on life 6:07 Using technology to develop coaches 9:27 Inspiration to get into coaching 16:58 Question from Coach Matt Drinkall 18:42 Culture at Marshall 20:45 Success in the redzone 23:51 Packaging the tight ends 28:15 Creating issues for the defense 30:32 Rush three, drop eight defenses 32:59 Limiting turnovers 36:56 Making your players better 42:15 Pass and run game for tight ends 48:13 Basketball technique with tight ends 51:08 DNA of Marshall's tight ends 56:18 10 personnel 59:32 Using tight ends in-line and off-line 1:00:49 Blocking 1:06:18 Tight ends in play-action game 1:13:47 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Segler on Twitter here: @Coach_Segler Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Tune into this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast as your host Keith Grabowski interviewed Baylor University's new defensive coordinator, Ron Roberts. Coach Roberts is helping build a new regime at Baylor University alongside their new head coach Dave Aranda. Coach Roberts previously coached at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Last season, the Ragin’ Cajuns defense led the Sun Belt Conference and ranked 18th nationally in scoring defense in 2019 by allowing only 19.7 points per game. Coach Roberts' defense also finished second in the Sun Belt in total defense (371.8 ypg) and had the league’s top red zone defense (51.16 percent) with only 22 touchdowns allowed in 43 attempts. Hear Coach Roberts answer listener questions from coaches across the country about game planning, blitz packages, redzone defense, and more during this episode. 2:39 Game planning 4:46 Using different fronts and blitzes 6:47 Having a toolbox on defense 7:54 Scripting practices 11:58 Expectations for walkthroughs 18:17 Favorite run blitz 22:05 Common mistakes with creepers 25:30 Five-man pressures 29:54 Limiting points in the red-zone 33:04 Off-season studying: breakdown categories 41:02 In-season adjustments 43:07 Emphasis on tackling 46:20 Defending against 32-personnel 54:39 Dropping and rushing defensive ends 1:00:52 Message for young coordinators You can follow Coach Roberts on Twitter here: @coachronroberts Related Content: - ronrobertsfootball.com Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski caught up with the University of Albany’s offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, Joe Davis. Last year, the University of Albany led the FCS in touchdown passes with 41 on the season. They also scored 26 touchdown passes in the redzone with zero interceptions. Tune into this episode to hear how Coach Davis instills his offensive identity, orchestrates efficient game planning, and helps build his passing game based on what his quarterback does best. 1:57 Intro 3:00 Inspiration for Coach Davis 4:02 Lessons learned throughout Coach Davis’ career 6:21 Having success at multiple levels 10:27 Building an offensive identity 13:04 Building rapport with your quarterback 21:18 Identifying defenses 23:27 Disguising plays 25:23 Game planning efficiently 34:13 Utilizing technology with your staff 36:30 Managing game preparation 37:46 Building passing game around your quarterback 46:53 Calls with a purpose 49:39 The winning edge You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @CoachJoeDavis Related Content: ⁃ Just Snap The Damn Ball Colts: https://youtu.be/VH5gwHHjZ7Q ⁃ Finding Defensive Indicators: https://youtu.be/JBYiV4jhIHU ⁃ Dan Gonzalez: ⁃ Dan Gonzalez - Passing Game and Systems Expert https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/dan-gonzalez-final ⁃ Installing game plan and reading the defense. Dan Gonzalez - Offensive Consultant: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/installing-game-plan-and-reading-the-defense-dan-gonzalez-offensive-consultant ⁃ Read and Shoot - Dan Gonzalez https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/read-and-shoot-dan-gonzalez ⁃ All In On Offense: A Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer- Dan Gonzalez: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-a-holistic-approach-to-protecting-the-passer-dan-gonzalez ⁃ Coach Grabowski's Notebook - Calibrating The Passing Game: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-calibrating-the-passing-game - Evolution of An Institution and Program- Mike Jacobs: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/evolution-of-an-institution-and-program-mike-jacobs ⁃ Coach & Coordinator: Rob Everett, Bridgewater College (1/4/18): https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-coordinator-rob-everett-bridgewater-college-1418 ⁃ The game planning process. Noel Mazzone - Offensive Coordinator, University of Arizona: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-game-planning-process-noel-mazzone-offensive-coordinator-university-of-arizona Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Syracuse University's assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, and outside receivers coach, Justin Lustig joins the show. Coach Lustig discusses his rise in the coaching rankings and how he handles his various duties on Syracuse's coaching staff. Coach Lustig also reveals his belief in Equifinality, which means that there are an infinite amount of ways to solve a problem. Towards the end of the episode we also spoke with the creator of TXHSFBCHAT on Twitter, Ridgepoint High School's (TX) offensive coordinator Chris Fisher. Learn how you can get involved in the conversation with the different coaching discussions on Twitter. 2:35 Handling the shutdown 7:15 Inspiration to be a coach 9:25 Lessons learned as a young coach 12:45 Embracing new situations 14:44 Being a former head coach helps you as an assistant coach 17:36 Finding right offensive scheme fit 19:45 Coach Matt Drinkall 20:47 Lessons for young coaches 23:29 Balancing being position coach and special teams coordinator 30:31 Drills during practice 34:15 Reverse engineering 35:58 Getting insight from players 37:38 Ranking skills for wide receivers 38:41 The winning edge 39:27 Recruiting areas Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski held a Q&A with longtime offensive line coach Dan Dorazio. Coach Dorazio has worked as an offensive line coach in the Canadian Football League since 1998, and he has worked with teams including the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts. On this episode of the podcast, hear about Coach Dorazio's experiences when he answers questions from collegiate offensive line coaches across the country. 2:00 Intro 3:15 Three Favorite Run concepts 4:46 Evolution of Zone Blocking 6:36 Three crucial weekly drills 9:29 Transitioning to Canadian Football 13:34 Transition from RB to OLine coach 17:10 Establishing a mentor 18:41 Being teammates with Nick Saban 23:22 Double under striking 28:10 Off-season development plan 33:56 Mixing up the drills 36:01 Vertical vs. quick lateral sets 40:00 Characteristics to look for in offensive linemen 46:08 Zone and gap double team combos 1:05:02 Taking care of Level 1 1:05:50 Hand punches 1:09:26 Teaching snap techniques to new center 1:12:40 Adjustments to landmarks 1:14:45 Best plays against "Bear" defense 1:18:32 Protection against 4i-0-4i 1:20:46 Accounting for linebackers Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

A former NFL coach and general manager, Michael Lombardi has learned a lot during his career in the league. The three-time Super Bowl champion joined your host Keith Grabowski on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast. During the episode, Coach Lombardi answers listener questions and offers advice to coaches at the high school level. Hear how you can master the middle eight, how you can avoid bias in your decision-making, and what true power really is in your program. 1:58 Intro 3:13 Avoiding bias in decision-making 5:12 Dangers of group-thinking 6:06 The Corleone family 6:54 True power in a program 8:07 Turning around your program 9:44 What to look for in assistant coaches 12:30 Controlling the middle eight 16:09 Utilizing timeouts 18:38 Advice to high school coaches 20:22 Springsteen You can follow Coach Lombardi on Twitter here: @MLombardiNFL Related Content: - Gridiron Genius: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/gridiron-genius-michael-lombardi Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Links: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ - Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we welcome back to the show, Micah Kurtz, the 2018 NSCA National Strength Coach of the Year. Currently the Director of Sports Performance and Assistant Athletic Director at Windermere Prep School in Orlando, Florida and also the Strength and Conditioning Consultant Coach to the nine-time high school basketball national champion Oak Hill Academy, Micah Kurtz has been an integral part of his community. Tune in and learn how you can help maintain strength, speed, and flexibility of your players during the extended offseason. 1:59 Intro 3:02 Staying in shape 7:21 Maintaining strength 10:08 Keeping up speed and power 16:53 Working on flexibility 19:04 Mobility drills 20:11 Handling the unknown 23:33 Closing You can follow Micah Kurtz on Instagram and Twitter here: @KurtzM3 Related Content - Micah Kurtz: Strength and conditioning coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/micah-kurtz-strength-and-conditioning-coach - Website: www.TheAthleteMaker.com - Email: Kurtzmicah@gmail.com “Where Athletes Are Made” Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Link: - Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tracks - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=HmE_FNIWQtqOgIDdIWginw - Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast - Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/PC:13373 - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-usa-football-coach-and-coo-43065252/ Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ilnxsiopbvaqqu4p3v77g4soope Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski caught up with the University of Minnesota's offensive line coach and run game coordinator, Brian Callahan, at USA Football's 2020 National Conference. Hear how Coach Callahan teaches his zone blocking scheme and in particular the stretch play. Also learn about how the Minnesota Gophers utilize six offensive linemen throughout the game and in certain formations. 1:57 Intro 2:51 Coach Callahan’s background 5:46 Culture at Minnesota 7:54 Developing Offensive Line 15:38 Utilizing six offensive linemen 20:36 Outside zone 22:39 Blocks and combos 24:06 Fit and aiming point 25:57 Eliminate negative plays 27:14 Zone vs man reaching 29:41 Communication 30:22 Combination blocks 33:26 Stretch plays 37:19 Simplicity and reads 38:02 Backside blocks 38:44 Patience of running backs 41:12 Helping players understand scheme 42:37 Winning edge You can follow Coach Callahan on Twitter here: @CallyBrian Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Link: ⁃ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=2-wEykhuRqON913cBwxv7g ⁃ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 ⁃ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956 ⁃ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.

Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with coach John Brewer, a senior analyst at the University of Miami. During this episode, Coach Brewer describes his coaching journey and how he took on any task he could to help improve his knowledge about the game. He also reveals the apps and technology that Miami uses to help educate their players during the off-season and for game prep during the season. 1:57 Intro 2:47 Moving up the coaching tree 5:13 Getting position as college coach 6:49 Coach Brewer’s mindset 10:16 Mental reps from practice footage 14:16 Just Play App 23:54 Testing your players on game plan 26:54 Coaches utilizing Just Play App You can follow Coach Brewer on Twitter here: @CoachBrehaw Coach and Coordinator Podcast Main Show Link: ⁃ Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/2FMkGaDAACBdFKWXY9WfGs?si=2-wEykhuRqON913cBwxv7g ⁃ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast/id1216363733 ⁃ SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956 ⁃ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/usa-football-coach-and-coordinator-podcast Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.