Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Continuing our Training Camp series, host Keith Grabowski addresses making sure you cover all of your on-field situations in practice. Grabowski goes over situations offensively, defensively, and on special teams. 1:05 Offensive situations 1:25 Backed up offense 4:35 Goal-Line offense 5:36 Quick Kicks 5:57 Take a shot opportunities 7:33 Two-point play 8:10 Four-minute offense 11:35 Last plays of the game 14:00 The middle eight 14:50 Fronts against your offensive line 15:52 Plan for coverages 17:18 Defensive situations 19:10 Gimmick plays 21:08 Defensive last plays 22:22 Giving up a score 22:55 Scramble roles 23:54 Two-point play defense 24:22 Special teams 25:05 Fake punt 25:50 Speed field goal 26:24 Free kick Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-game-planning-process-noel-mazzone-offensive-coordinator-university-of-arizona https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-4-minute-and-backed-up-offense https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-fair-catch-free-kick https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-preparing-for-game-day-operations https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-approach-to-success-or-failuer-of-the-first-or-second-scrimmage

For today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, our Training Camp series continues with our host Keith Grabowski detailing game-day operations. He will be sharing how to address player equipment, delegation of tasks, in-game communication and more! 2:24 Team meal 3:13 Media preparations 4:53 Player equipment 7:30 Have technology charged and ready to go 8:40 Paper preparations 9:20 Delegation of tasks 10:05 Game balls 11:07 Other game day equipment 11:51 Music during pre-game 13:45 Press box prep for coordinators 14:28 Whiteboard and charts 17:44 Captains and officials 19:40 In-game communication 22:20 Away game prep 25:09 Post-game Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-approach-to-success-or-failuer-of-the-first-or-second-scrimmage https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-readiness-and-preparedness-with-fergus-connolly https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-competition-in-camp-and-prep-for-season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-saint-scholastica-offensive-coordinator-bobby-acosta

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: Training Camp Series - Washington St RB Coach Eric Mele Training Camp Series - Saint Scholastica Offensive Coordinator Bobby Acosta Training Camp Series: Prep for Season with Mike Fox, DC, College of Brockport Training Camp - Readiness and Preparedness with Fergus Connolly Training Camp Series: Approach to success or failure of the first (or second) scrimmage 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

In today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, our host, Keith Grabowski details several different approaches to take when entering your first (or second) scrimmage prior toyour first game. Listen to hear big picture plans as well as addressing the individual members of your high school squad. 0:45 Your emotion when the scrimmage is over 2:40 Big picture defensively 5:12 Big picture offensively 6:10 Big picture in special teams 7:44 New Varsity Starters 11:05 Evaluation and drills off play in the scrimmage 13:14 Player understanding and ability to execute 16:10 Practicing and working gameday operations 19:00 Approaching success versus failure Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-readiness-and-preparedness-with-fergus-connolly https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-competition-in-camp-and-prep-for-season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-saint-scholastica-offensive-coordinator-bobby-acosta https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-kicking-scrimmage

For today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, Dr. Fergus Connolly makes his return to the show. Dr. Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. Including being one of the top individuals in his field, Connolly is the only coach to have had full-time roles in every major sport. On today’s show, Connolly will be discussing his approach to practice and training camp for athletes and coaches. 0:40 Preparing for the season 3:35 Readiness 6:20 Preparedness 8:10 Drill design and effectiveness 14:45 Managing reps and ensuring they’re quality reps 17:50 Using technical and tactical drills for warmups 21:00 Playing up-tempo for fitness 23:15 Only coaching and/or teaching off film 25:40 The importance of players self-correcting 27:06 Readiness and preparedness applied to coaches 30:20 Preview of Connolly’s new series Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/working-with-the-worlds-elite-wfergus-conley https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/dr-fergus-connolly-university-of-michigan/s-VMdjF https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-competition-in-camp-and-prep-for-season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-saint-scholastica-offensive-coordinator-bobby-acosta

Mike Fox, defensive coordinator for Brockport College (N.Y.), one of the top Division III defensive powerhouses, joins us for today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Fox began his tenure with the Golden Eagles in 2016 after serving 12 seasons on staff with St. John Fisher College (N.Y.), eight of which he spent as the defensive coordinator. Over his career, Fox has mentored over 50 All-Conference players, two All-American linebackers, an Empire 8 Conference Player of the Year and a d3football.com All-Decade selection. For today’s continuation of the “Training Camp” series, Coach Fox shares his thoughts on preparing your defense going into next season. 2:20 Defensive installation 7:30 Coach Fox’s thoughts on rule changes for practices 9:40 Keeping things fresh in training camp and practice 12:20 Best methods to reinforce learning during training camp 14:30 Evaluating the defensive scheme 16:45 Running the scout team against the defense 19:10 Putting together practice schedules 21:55 Keys to making tackles for loss 24:35 Playing time from the starter to the backup Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ncaa-leaders-mike-fox-brockport-new-yorkdefensive-coordinator https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keep-it-fresh-practice-formats-and-segments-for-camp-and-in-season https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/competition-efficiency-success-through-simplicity-jason-mangone-hc-brockport-afca-d3-coy https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6707/how-one-college-defense-is-holding-opponents-to-12-yards-rushing https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mike-rolih-ceo-gorout

For today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, St. Scholastica (Minn.) offensive coordinator Bobby Acosta joins us to continue our “Training Camp” series. Prior to joining the staff at St. Scholastica, Acosta spent two seasons as the offensive coordinator at Bucknell University (Pa.), two more as the wide receivers coach at Syracuse (N.Y.), one season as head coach at Widener University (Pa.) and two seasons as tight ends coach at the University of Delaware, where he assisted in the development of Super Bowl champion quarterback Joe Flacco. Acosta shares his thoughts on developing offenses and keeping camp fresh and challenging for his players. 1:18 How to keep camp fresh for our players 6:35 Keeping camp challenging 8:20 Spending time on fundamentals 12:45 The purpose of running drills 15:40 Getting creative with what you have for drills 17:00 Putting an emphasis on specific pieces of evaluation 18:04 Looking at offensive line 20:25 Useful drills for coaches 21:55 Game planning made easy Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-the-networks https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/bobby-acosta-final-12-16-16-6 https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-new-systems-for-lifting-and-conditioning-in-season-w-la-tech-st-coach-kurt-hester https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-series-washington-st-rb-coach-eric-mele https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/keep-it-fresh-practice-formats-and-segments-for-camp-and-in-season

Eric Mele, running backs coach at Washington State joined us today for USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Mele is entering his fifth season at WSU and his second at running backs coach. Before spending time with the running backs, Mele held the position of special teams coordinator and quality control for the Cougars. Prior to Washington State, Mele spent five seasons as the special teams coordinator/running backs coach at Wingate University. In his time at Wingate, Mele helped guide the Bulldogs to a 36-19 record highlighted by a second-appearance in the 2010 NCAA Division II playoffs. Mele joins us today to talk about how evaluates, coaches, and builds a culture for his running backs. 00:40 How Mele found his way to Washington State 8:15 What Mele wants his team to know for the 2019 season 11:27 Dividing up pass pro, running the ball, receiving drills and more 13:55 Addressing vision for hitting running lanes 16:45 Managing reps and reps for Mele’s running backs 20:30 Getting the veterans to help lead and coach 21:30 The evaluation process 23:38 Charting the measurables for running backs 25:50 Stopping young running backs from ‘squatting in the hole’ 27:25 Coach Mele’s Twitter picture and what that means to his players 29:10 How Coach Mele stays connected with his family during camp 31:20 Coach Mele’s winning edge Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-new-systems-for-lifting-and-conditioning-in-season-w-la-tech-st-coach-kurt-hester https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-georgia-special-teams-coordinator-scott-fountain-shares-his-camp-plan https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-running-a-linebacker-room-with-tye-nix-outside-linebacker-coach-ole-miss https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-building-your-offense-during-camp-wtommy-zagorski-ocol-coach-university-of-akron https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-optimal-performance-during-preseason-wdj-callender-yusef-shakir-and-ryan-horton

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, we wrapped up our “Home Team” series with guest host Joel Nellis. We’ll be recapping interviews with Saint Anselm College (N.H.) head coach Joe Adam, Kimberly Eck, a member of the AFCWA and wife of South Dakota State offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Jason Eck, Air Force defensive line coach Terrance Jamison, Wyoming offensive line coach Bart Miller, Edgar (Wis.) High School head coach Jerry Sinz, Nazareth Academy (Ill.) head coach Tim Racki, Wisconsin-Whitewater head coach Kevin Bullis, and Winona State offensive line coach and run game coordinator Joe Holtzclaw. 2:24 Coach Adam on “First one in, last one out” 5:35 Coach Bullis on little things around the house 10:10 How Coach Racki uses technology to take some weight of his assistant coaches 14:18 Coach Jamison shares his emphasis on faith when moving job to job 23:00 Including the family in choosing a job with Coach Miller 31:10 Kimberly Eck on what AFWCA does and who they serve 36:25 Coach Sinz on how he had his kids involved as managers 39:15 Coach Sinz’s advice on seeing your kids participate in other events 43:40 Adding family to your staff with Coach Bullis 47:19 Legacy with Coach Holtzclaw Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-bart-miller-offensive-line-coach-wyoming https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-w-joel-nellis-kimberly-eck https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-jerry-sinz-head-coach-edgar-high-school-wi https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-terrance-jamison-air-force-dl-coach https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-w-joel-nellis-joe-adam-head-coach-st-anslem-college https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/home-team-w-joel-nellis-tim-racki-head-coach-nazareth-academy-chicago-il

For today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, we dive back into the archives, learning from multiple coaches on how to keep your practices fresh early in the season. We pulled clips from interviews with former NFL coach and general manager Michael Lombardi, director of coaching development at Championship Analytics Inc. Robert Ash, former tight ends coach for the AAF Memphis Express and Bridgewater College defensive coordinator Rob Everett, defensive coordinator at the College of Brockport (N.Y.) Mike Fox, Missouri S&T head coach Todd Drury, and Arizona offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Noel Mazzone. These coaches, along with our very own Keith Grabowski, will provide a multitude of ideas to implement into your practices. Show Notes: 0:53 Coach Keith Grabowski on the 10, 10, 10 format 2:33 Coach Grabowski’s 2nd & 8 scrimmage notes 6:57 Coach Michael Lombardi on second and long 9:30 Coach Rob Ash on in-game adjustments 15:46 Coach Grabowski’s take on kicking scrimmage 19:17 Coach Rob Everett on practicing the adjustment period 22:20 Coach Everett on money downs 27:08 Coach Mike Fox on turnover competition 33:02 Working analytical data into practice with Rob Ash 37:54 Coach Todd Drury on practice format for defense 41:30 Coach Noel Mazzone on the team run Related Content https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/creating-unique-practice-todd-drury https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-grabowskis-notebook-kicking-scrimmage https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/ncaa-leaders-mike-fox-brockport-new-yorkdefensive-coordinator?in=user-804678956/sets/practice https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-disaster-plan-tony-demeo-retired-college-football-head-coach?in=user-804678956/sets/practice https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coaching-analytics-and-in-game-strategy-rob-ash-championship-analytics-inc?in=user-804678956/sets/practice https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-the-installation-plan-and-execution-with-arizona-oc-noel-mazzone https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/gridiron-genius-michael-lombardi

On today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, we ramp up the intensity with a segment on a craze that’s been becoming more popular amongst coaches: Fast Fridays. For this special segment, we pulled conversations with multiple coaches across the country, including Union High School (Okla.) head coach Kirk Fridrich, Shiloh Christian School (Ark.) head coach Jeff Conaway, Catapult Sports’ Director of Emerging Markets D.J. Callender, Louisiana Tech strength and conditioning Coach Kurt Hester and University of Arizona offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone. These coaches all provide different kind of insights into how they run their Fast Fridays as well as why they chose to adopt this system. Show Notes: 1:58 Coach Fridrich 7:34 Coach Conaway 16:37 D.J. Callender 18:16 Kurt Hester 23:31 Noel Mazzone Related Content: To check out one of coach Conaway's practice plans for his Sprint Through Thursdays, go to https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7454/podcast-no-sweat-and-fast-practice-formats https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-new-systems-for-lifting-and-conditioning-in-season-w-la-tech-st-coach-kurt-hester https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-game-planning-process-noel-mazzone-offensive-coordinator-university-of-arizona https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/player-analytics-for-a-better-prepared-team-with-dj-callendar

For today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast, Louisiana Tech strength and conditioning coach Kurt Hester joins coach Keith Grabowski to go over his role with the Bulldogs, in and outside of the weight room. Hester also addresses in-season strength training as well as incorporating “Fast Friday” and “No Sweat Thursday” into each teams’ weekly schedule from a scientific perspective. Hester has been in his role at LA Tech since 2013, while also formerly holding the position of National Director of Training for the D1 Sports Training Center (Nashville, Tenn.) and having worked with athletes from the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, including Peyton Manning and Phillip Rivers. Show Notes: 1:16 Coach Hester’s out-of-weight-room involvement 4:20 Why old school conditioning is out of date 9:22 Use of technology versus eyes in practice 11:42 Why weight room numbers won’t necessarily reflect on-field play 14:57 Tips to prepare for conditioning during week one and beyond 17:11 In-season strength training 18:51 Proper footwear to maintain health throughout the season 20:19 Using “Fast Friday” in weekly practice routine 22:45 Pregame schedule for multi-position players 23:40 The scientific approach of light practice leading into games 25:54 Coach Hester’s best tip going into the 2019 season Related Content: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/strength-and-conditioning-with-sandbags-lane-kirkland-head-coach-carey-high-school-idaho https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/game-plan-in-season-sc-with-jim-arthur-miami-dolphins-strength-and-conditioning-coach https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/micah-kurtz-strength-and-conditioning-coach https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-georgia-special-teams-coordinator-scott-fountain-shares-his-camp-plan

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by University of Georgia special teams coordinator Scott Fountain. This past season the Bulldogs ranked first in the SEC in punt return yards (366) and punt return average (16.6, seventh nationally) and tied for first in punt return touchdowns (2). During multiple stints as a special teams coordinator, Fountain has been known for his ability to develop excellent returners in both the punt return and kickoff return game. Fountain joins Coach and Coordinator today to talk about how he teaches different special teams positions during camp as well as how he chooses and develops return men. Show Notes: 1:12 Distribution of Coaches 2:45 Finding guys to fit roles on special teams 5:52 Spending individual time on special teams and the teaching aspect 11:30 Using his staff 13:10 Camp evaluation process 17:33 Developing a return man 22:08 Simulating guys in returner’s face at practice 24:36 Preparing for all the different kinds of punts 28:11 Recognizing outstanding special teams play during camp and in season Connect with Coach: @CoachSFountain Related Content: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-running-a-linebacker-room-with-tye-nix-outside-linebacker-coach-ole-miss https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-building-your-offense-during-camp-wtommy-zagorski-ocol-coach-university-of-akron https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-optimal-performance-during-preseason-wdj-callender-yusef-shakir-and-ryan-horton https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/best-of-deliberate-practice-special-teams-edition

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: Training Camp- Spread and Shred with Craig Stutzmann, Passing Game Coordinator/QB Coach Hawaii Training Camp-Evaluation Process during Camp Install with Eric Eidsness Offensive Coordinator NIU Training Camp- Building Your Offense During Camp w/ Tommy Zagorski Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach University of Akron Training Camp- Optimal Performance During Preseason With Georgia Tech Director of Applied Sports Science Training Camp Running a Linebacker Room with Tye Nix, Outside Linebacker Coach Ole Miss 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 today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator, host Keith Grabowski talks with Tyrone Nix, outside linebackers coach at Ole Miss. A 24 year coaching veteran, Nix has coached every positional group on the defensive side of the ball. Nix is in his first year back at Ole Miss, but previously served as their defensive coordinator from 2008-2011. Prior to this season, Nix served as the safeties coach at Virginia Tech for one year, a defensive analyst at Texas A&M for one year and the defensive coordinator at Middle Tennessee from 2012-2016. Nix joins the podcast today for part of the “Training Camp” series to talk about how he handles his linebacker group during camp. Show Notes: 1:33 Coach’s Journey, including Steve Spurrier, Brett Favre, Jimbo Fischer and more 5:22 Fraternity of Coaches 7:02 Going against his brother who is also a coach on staff 9:08 Opening message in camp to his LB’s 11:09 Pointing out positives during camp 14:36 Coaching discipline and taking players out of conflict situations 16:44 Keeping the best athletes on the field 17:52 Teaching LB’s to bait QB’s into making wrong reads 20:02 Teaching and Coaching physicality of the LB position 22:42 Use of the hips 25:26 Tackling techniques Coach works in practice 27:48 Evaluation during camp 30:01 Winning Edge Connect with Coach: @CoachTyroneNix Related Content: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-optimal-performance-during-preseason-wdj-callender-yusef-shakir-and-ryan-horton https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-building-your-offense-during-camp-wtommy-zagorski-ocol-coach-university-of-akron https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-evaluation-process-during-camp-install-with-eric-eidsness-offensive-coordinator-niu https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-spread-and-shred-with-craig-stutzman-passing-game-coordinatorqb-coach-hawaii