Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Weekly Highlights Coach and Coordinator 1/24/2020 by Keith Grabowski

Entering his sixth year at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (Ind.) , assistant head coach and defensive coordinator Nick Davis has devised a unique scheme to stop opposing offenses. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski dives into Coach Davis’ unique usage of multiple fronts. Hear how simplifying your scheme through the usage of terminology, movement and communication can elevate the performance of your defense. 0:21 Intro 1:28 Position-less defense 2:32 Studying the offense 4:05 Simplifying your scheme 5:55 Alignment/Terminology in multiple front scheme 12:48 Four-down fronts 15:22 Helping players understand terminology 19:10 Fake odd-man fronts 26:01 Six-man front 30:10 Selecting fronts for a game plan 31:36 Linebackers hand in the dirt vs. standing up 34:14 Movement on defense 41:57 Creating the game plan 43:29 More reps during practice 47:17 Offenses attacking six-man front 49:17 In-game adjustments on defense 50:41 Teaching players various techniques 53:15 Team run period 55:46 Closing You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @Spread_Defense His email address for any further inquiries is davis5@rose-hulman.edu 0:21 Intro 1:28 Position-less defense 2:32 Studying the offense 4:05 Simplifying your scheme 5:55 Alignment/Terminology in multiple front scheme 12:48 Four Down Fronts 15:22 Helping players understand terminology 19:10 Fake odd-man fronts 26:01 Six-man front 30:10 Selecting fronts for a game plan 31:36 Linebackers hand in the dirt vs. standing up 34:14 Movement on defense 41:57 Creating the game plan 43:29 More reps during practice 47:17 Offenses attacking six-man front 49:17 In-game adjustments on defense 50:41 Teaching players various techniques 53:15 Team Run period 55:46 Closing You can follow Coach Davis on Twitter here: @spread_defense His email address for any further inquiries is davis5@rose-hulman.edu

Speaking more than 50 times at 35 schools, Rachel Baribeau has dedicated herself to “Changing the Narrative” in people’s lives. Originally having a passion to become a sportscaster, Baribeau did indeed become the first female host on SiriusXM ESPNU radio and had a 17-year career. But after suffering several traumatic experiences in her own life, Rachel decided to help athletes by shedding a light on the importance of nurturing one’s mental health, and by encouraging them to become the Kings and Queens they are meant to be. On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, hear how you and your athletes can start to live lives of purpose, passion, and platform. This is an interview that can help impact next season and the lives of student-athletes for the better. 0:21 Intro 1:24 Rachel Baribeau’s background 6:25 Maturation of Changing the Narrative program 12:42 Sharing your own story with each other 20:31 Experiences with PJ Fleck & Ed Orgeron 25:39 Opening up to your players 31:40 Closing For more information about how you can Change the Narrative, visit http://www.imchangingthenarrative.org and also https://www.fanpowered.io/rachel/ You can also follow Rachel Baribeau on Twitter here: @RachelBaribeau PJ Fleck Episode: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/pj-fleck-university-of-minnesota-creating-an-elite-culture

Behind the scenes of every football program are an army of individuals that work to help football programs across the country succeed on gamedays. Serving as the Assistant Director of Recruiting and as an Offensive Quality Control coach at Kansas State University, Drew Liddle uses research and analytics behind the scenes to help achieve victories. After playing for five seasons as an offensive lineman at Kansas State, Liddle transitioned his career path into coaching at his alma mater. Tune in to discover Coach Liddle's approach to preparing for gameday. 0:20 Intro 1:09 Coach Liddle introduction 2:21 Daily duties as quality control coach 3:57 Seeing the game differently 6:09 How have analytics changed football 9:08 Identifying tendencies 11:31 Improving on in-game adjustments 13:38 Honesty from players 16:10 Division of labor for opponent scouting 17:20 Communicating in-game adjustments 18:38 The power play 22:12 Projecting recruits to fit power-run scheme 24:11 Changing the defense’s eyes 25:25 “Go Route” technology 31:18 The winning edge 32:47 Closing You can follow Coach Liddle on Twitter here: @CoachLiddle For any questions or inquires you can email Coach Liddle at this address as well: dliddle@kstatesports.com

Coach Josh Lindke has learned a lot during his young career. In this continuation of our "All In On Offense" series, we listen to the life experiences of Toledo Central Catholic's passing game coordinator and quarterback coach Josh Lindke. Hear how Coach Lindke took advantage of every opportunity presented to him, and how he used that knowledge to better help his quarterbacks improve. 0:19 Intro 1:15 History of Toldeo Central Catholic 3:48 Coach Lindke’s background 18:30 Learning opportunities in coaching 23:18 Breaking down film 28:33 Finding clues on film 31:28 Utilizing cadence and motion 36:21 Clues in read-option game 38:19 Coach Lindke’s weekly schedule 47:20 Grading your players 49:44 Quarterback input on the play-call sheet 52:26 Handling a quarterback competition 58:05 Quarterback competition (cont.) 1:01:16 Lessons learned from coaching mentors 1:03:29 Coach Lindke contact info You can contact Coach Lindke through either Twitter or by email: - @Coach_JLindke - joshlindke15@gmail.com

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, we feature part of USA Football’s “Inside the Program” series. Coach Steve Specht, has been the head coach at St. Xavier High School (Ohio), since 2004. During his tenure Coach Specht has led the Bombers to three state championships and he also was named NFL High School Coach of the Year as well. Putting your coaching staff together is a very crucial element in building a football program. Tune in as coach Specht offers his insight into how to develop your coaching staff.

This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis. Highlights from this week on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast: - Dan Hatman: Scouting Academy - All In On Offense- Steve Rapp, Wise High School (Md.) - The Home Team- Brad Dixon, Camp Point Central High School (Ill.) - Kenny Simpson- Find A Way: What I Wish I Knew When I Became A Head Football Coach - Deep Dive on Defense- Jeff Dittman: Defensive Coordinator at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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 Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski continues our Deep Dive on Defense series with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's defensive coordinator Jeff Dittman. Hear how Coach Dittman helps instruct, disguise, and execute multiple formations and looks in his defensive scheme at RPI. 0:20 Intro 0:46 Coach Dittman’s background 2:40 RPI’s defensive scheme 4:27 Multiple but simple scheme 7:56 Base defense 11:21 Structure on defense 15:00 Technique from drills to gameday 20:25 Assessing drills 22:45 Stopping the run 25:59 Techniques in maintaining gaps 29:56 Defensive walkthrough in practice 31:40 Adjusting to new offensive attacks 35:25 Communicating new concepts to players 38:45 Keys to defending against play-action 41:29 Getting pressure with fewer people 43:23 Helping linebackers recover off play-action 46:43 Eye discipline 49:16 Defending down-field screens 52:50 Facing challenging offensive play-calls 55:38 Having multiple checks on defense 59:13 The winning edge 1:01:17 Closing You can follow Coach Dittman on Twitter @CoachJDittman58 or you can email him at dittmj@rpi.edu.

On this edition of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski invites Southside High School (Ark) head football coach Kenny Simpson onto the show. Coach Simpson has run numerous football programs during his career, and he compiled all of the guidance that he garnered over his career in his new book “Find A Way: What I Wish I Knew When I Became A Head Football Coach.” This is great opportunity for head coaches learning how to lead their own programs for the first time to hear from the experiences of a veteran coach. 0:20 Intro 1:38 Coach Simpson’s background 3:52 Love for the game 5:07 Book overview 7:55 Establishing relationships 12:13 You got the job: Now what? 14:44 Sharing your vision 16:42 Growing your program 20:15 The three D’s 23:17 Building a great weight lifting program 27:27 Assembling your staff 30:35 X’s and O’s vs. Talent 32:40 Making mistakes 34:26 The winning edge 36:09 How to get “Find A Way” 36:36 Closing For a digital copy of Coach Simpson’s book, visit www.eightlaces.org Or purchase a hard copy on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Way-Known-Became-Football/dp/1701924188/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PJRZCFOKZIKS&keywords=find+a+way+kenny+simpson&qid=1579107670&sprefix=find+a+way%2Caps%2C286&sr=8-1 You can follow Coach Simpson on Twitter @FBCoachSimpson Link to the “Game Plan for Your Next Job” Series: - https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/game-plan-for-your-next-job

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, former University of Wisconsin tight end and Brookefield Central High School (Wis.) head coach Joel Nellis hosts one of our featured series: “The Home Team Podcast.” Our guest for this edition of the Home Team Podcast is Camp Point Central High School (ILL.) head football coach Brad Dixon. In addition to leading the football program, Coach Dixon also presides as the head boys track coach, strength and conditioning coordinator, and as a physical education teacher. Hear how Coach Dixon’s family help him balance his life both at home and on the field. 0:20 Joel Nellis intro 1:47 Guest speaker Brad Dixon intro 3:29 Meeting Mrs. Dixon 5:55 Coach Dixon’s children 8:41 Impact of coaching on the family 11:12 Job opportunity traps 13:54 Discipline with the kids 16:02 Feed the cats 23:50 Preparation vs. over-preparation 30:39 Regrets about resting? 36:59 Prioritizing family 41:35 Impact of philosophy on players 44:39 Could philosophy make it to collegiate level? 48:23 Coach Dixon’s legacy 52:38 Closing You can email Coach Dixon here: @bdixon@cusd3.com Follow Coach Dixon on Twitter as well @CoachBDixon

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our “All In On Offense” series. Tune in as your host Keith Grabowski interviews Wise High School’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, Steve Rapp. A four-time state champion, Coach Rapp delves into the intricacies and trends off offenses at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. 0:20 Intro 1:13 Coach Rapp’s background 2:24 Learning the game 7:56 Pillars of Coach Rapp’s offense 9:30 Establishing next season’s offense 14:41 21 Personnel 17:34 Trends: Getting bigger on offense 21:04 Versatility on offense 27:55 Oklahoma’s offense 28:38 Operating from under center 32:28 Jet-Sweeps 39:10 Placing the fullback 41:34 Philosophy on formations 44:07 Terminology 46:03 Power running game 50:38 Power RPOs 54:26 Implementing Mesh concepts 57:45 Weekly game plans 1:03:32 Vertical shots 1:08:52 Multiple tempos 1:13:36 The winning edge 1:15:41 Closing You can follow Steve Rapp on twitter @coachrapp_O.

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski invites Dan Hatman, the director of the Scouting Academy, onto the show. A former NFL scout for the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets, Dan Hatman has a vast amount of experience to share with his students. With 36 alumni currently working in the NFL and 115 alumni also operating in college football, Dan Hartman’s Scouting Academy gives its students the tools to help achieve their dream job in the football landscape by intertwining the skillsets of both scouts and coaches. 0:19 Intro 1:54 Scouting Academy background 4:56 Making yourself more marketable 12:07 Word of mouth 12:57 Research into the job search 15:05 Having a game plan 16:00 What is a successful candidate 21:47 Implementing analytics 28:07 Student Development 30:08 Scouting Academy network 31:39 Curriculum at the Scouting Academy 34:37 Scouting Academy alumni 35:43 Taking the course 36:43 Closing For all inquiries about the Scouting Academy you can visit scoutingacademy.com or email Dan Hatman at director@scoutingacademy.com

This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight snippets of what the episodes from the week feature and the different guests on the show. Highlights from this week on Coach and Coordinator: - Best of NFL Coaches and Players Part 2 - Best of the Leadership Journey Season 3 with Brian Knight - PJ Fleck, University of Minnesota- Creating an Elite Culture - Deep Dive on Defense- Jason Makrinos, University of Findlay - All In On Offense- Linfield College Co-Offensive Coordinators Aaron Boehme & Brett Elliott 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 Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

To start off our new “All In On Offense” series, your host Keith Grabowski invited Linfield College’s co-offensive coordinators Aaron Boehme and Brett Elliott onto the Coach and Coordinator podcast. Listen in as Boehme and Elliott assess what factors and decisions played a part in helping make Linfield College the nation leader in passing yards during the 2019 season. Both coordinators also discuss their own chemistry as co-offensive coordinators and various concepts in the passing game. 0:20 Intro 1:20 Boehme and Elliott’s Background 4:01 International Football Experience 4:50 Coach Elliott’s professional football career 6:19 Lessons from Arena Football 6:49 Basics of a Skip Release 7:26 Boehme & Elliott Coaching Dynamic 9:40 Developing a Culture on Offense 12:10 Categorizing Linfield’s Offense 13:28 Concepts in the Passing Game 14:21 What made the Offense Successful? 18:04 The Syrup Route 20:49 Creating Consistent Reads 23:51 Operating Under Center 24:52 Variations Of Naked Boot-Leg 29:17 Linfield’s 2019 Passing Success 31:43 Protection Scheme 32:36 Opponent’s Trends 35:30 In-Game Adjustments 39:03 Tempo 42:19 Coexisting as Co-Coordinators 46:26 Practice Structures 48:50 How To Improve Passing Game 50:46 Off-Season Homework 52:50 The Winning Edge 55:21 Conclusion Air Raid Analytics and Virtual Reality with AJ Smith: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/air-raid-analytics-and-virtual-reality

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, your host Keith Grabowski begins the first part of the Deep Dive on Defense series and welcomes University of Findlay’s defensive coordinator Jason Makrinos onto the show. Throughout the episode Makrinos breaks down various defensive schemes, coaching reinforcement tactics, and he also illustrates the art of creating takeaways on defense. 0:20 Intro 1:10 Jason Makrinos background 4:00 Makrinos’ defensive scheme 6:53 Installing various looks on defense 10:03 Matchup based game plans 11:56 Creating Takeaways 16:30 Signage 17:51 Ball on the Wall 24:10 Ball Period during practice 28:54 Matching the Hand 30:30 Fumble Recovery 33:36 Quarter-Quarter-Half Coverage 38:54 Attacking Quarter-Quarter-Half 42:50 Pin and Pull 44:36 Defending Empty RPO 47:53 Dictating the Offense 51:32 Eighth Man in run fits 53:15 Closing