Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Dynamic Presentations and Virtual Reality for More Effective Coaching On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Mike Giancola, defensive coordinator at Bridgewater College and Josh Yagel, special teams coordinator at Centreville High School. Yagel is a former player at Bridgewater and both were introduced to dynamic coaching tools and utilize those in their teaching and preparation for their players. They share best uses and teaching methods that help them to develop their players. 00:19 - Intro 01:04 - Rivalries 02:47 - New presentation strategies 07:11 - Go Army Edge app 10:36 - Utilization in special teams 11:56 - Telestrations and player feedback 13:54 - Player instructing players 18:11 - VR 20:28 - More uses for VR and how it fits for every position 22:43 – Tackling drills in virtual reality 23:23 – Use of VR for punt returners 25:54 - What the coaches are most excited about in the app 27:03 - Personal playbook 28:19 - Getting started Related content: Advanced Tackling System Vision, Decision, Action Andy Ryland on Coach and Coordinator discussing VDA Does your playbook include virtual reality? The impact of teaching and technology on coaching Coaching and Technology Episode Playlist on SoundCloud Twitter: @FBDevCoach @CoachGiancola @Coach_Yagel @CoachKGrabowski Learn Defense: https://coachtube.com/courses/football/team-defense

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Coach Grabowski’s Notebook: Measuring Practice Success and Developing Good Habits On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski shares a solution that he and his staff developed for getting better performance out of the scout team. Many coaches become frustrated with the look provided by the scout team. These standards take the focus off the performance of the scout team and put it back on the first team. Specific standards allow for practices to be measurable and feedback to both the scout team and first team to be clear. :55 Time to establish habits 1:25 Getting a good look from the scout team is always a challenge. Many times coaches become frustrated with the scout team, but in truth, they may be giving all they can give. 1:50 Putting the focus on the first team players and their effort and execution will pay bigger dividends than being frustrated with the scout team. 2:26 Focus is shifted off of the scout team. In some ways, this takes the pressure off of them, and indirectly, measurables are created for them as well. 3:15. Every play scores. The habit being developed is finishing. The ball carrier or receiver keeps working until he crosses the goal line. 4:04 No defender touches the running back for the first five yards. (If a scout player can touch the runner, a first team player can tackle the runner). The emphasis is on both fit and finish for the offensive line. 4:48 On pass plays, no defender is within four yards of the quarterback, ever! This really forces the offensive line to move their feet and get in proper position. 5:20 On pass plays every player runs toward the ball after it is released for at least five yards. This is just good football - offensive players are finding work and are in position to make a big block or recover a fumble or to just get to the spot for the next play. Related: Find Work Drill 5:58 Route timing, spacing and separation are important aspects of the passing game. Chart the number of properly executed routes. 6:51 Most teams are concerned with tempo. A coach can count out loud on every snap to make everyone aware of the tempo. Chart the times and expect them to be within certain parameters based on the tempo being used. 7:27 What to do if you don’t film practice 8:00 Make the measurables visible and put a daily emphasis on what the results mean for the performance and progress of the offense. 8:30 Put the chart in a place where everyone will see it. Be sure to make comments for the scout team, and consider naming a scout team player of the day. 9:22 Set some initial standards.

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: Teaching & Tech - Rob Everett Evolution of an Institution - Mike Jacobs Deep Dive on Defense - Chris Vasseur & Brian Vaughn Unique Defensive Practice - Todd Drury Home Team - Joel Nellis & Jay Eilers 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast we have the "Home Team" series with guest host Joel Nellis joined by West Burlington (Iowa)–Notre Dame High School head coach Jay Eilers. Nellis and Coach Eilers discuss the importance of family in a coach’s life and what lessons Coach Eilers has learned during his career. 01:08 How Coach Eilers met his wife 02:15 Passions of Eilers’ wife 03:25 What makes Coach Eilers’ wife so invaluable? 04:28 Coach Eilers’ children 08:45 Coach Eilers’ family input on career decisions 27:15 The Eilers’ family-only evening 29:00 Being at home 30:12 Coach Eiler helping on the home front 32:26 Having kids involved in the program 35:20 Missing time as a younger coach 37:47 Managing phone time 39:30 Avoid being over-analytical 42:42 Overcoming struggle as a family 44:35 Aspect of parenting that carries over into coaching 46:00 Helping players grow as men 48:12 A change in the last three years that’s made Eilers a better coach 52:23 Coach Eilers’ impact and legacy Related Content: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7166/podcast-home-team-w-joel-nellis-joe-labuda-head-coach-menomonie-high-school 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Missouri S&T head coach Todd Drury. Coach Drury shares the Miners’ unique defensive practice format and the detail of focus. 01:12 Life as a head coach 02:10 Working with the offense 03:35 Success in building the culture 05:16 E+R=O 07:10 Have a base 09:32 Coach Drury’s practice format 10:30 Creating the practice format 13:03 Managing the reps 14:35 Practice for focus 17:17 Helping the defensive linemen 20:25 Applying it to the offense 22:35 Get the most out of it 24:10 Winning edge 24:41 Connect with coach Twitter: @ToddDrury @SandTFootball Related Content: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6577/podcast-andy-ryland-and-keith-grabowski-talk-about-creating-a-game-ready-player-through-vision-decision-action-cycle https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6778/podcast-the-advanced-tackling-system-with-richie-gray-and-andy-ryland https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deliberate-practice-practice-prescription Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com/

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, the “Deep Dive on Defense” series continues with guest host and Clovis (Calif.) High School defensive coordinator Chris Vasseur. This series gives defensive coaches an opportunity to find and share concepts that are most commonly available for their counterparts on offense. Coach Vasseur is joined by Florida Tech co–defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Brian Vaughn. Coach Vaughn shares why he blitzes, his blitz blog and the variations of pressures a coach can use on defense. 03:05 Coach Vaughn’s coaching journey 11:45 Starting the blitzology site 16:05 Teaching the blitz 20:05 Run pressures vs. split zone 34:54 Facing counter/power 40:45 Cutter 40:20 Pressure vs. power 44:50 Blitz coverage vs. 11-/20-personnel 47:33 Pressure vs. 10-personnel 51:30 One of Coach Vaughn’s favorite blitzes 58:00 Blitzing against RPO 1:07:12 Studying opponents for pass pressures 1:12:00 Breaking down the pressure menu 1:14:30 Blitz vs. TE release 1:18:45 Blitz vs. big-on-big 1:23:10 Blitz vs. scat 1:31:10 Why blitz? 1:35:30 What do you call? 1:37:45 Connect with coach: Twitter: @BrianMVaughn Related Content: http://www.blitzology.com/ https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7056/podcast-simulated-blitzes-with-cody-alexander 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Notre Dame College (Ohio) head coach Mike Jacobs. Discussing the evolution of Notre Dame College from an all-girls institution to becoming a top-level Division II football program, Coach Jacobs shares his development as a coach and the evolution of the Falcons’ program. 01:30 Growth of Notre Dame College 03:45 Strong foundation 04:55 Deciding to be a coach 06:18 Key lessons learned 08:08 Past experiences that developed Coach Jacobs 11:40 Less room for error 13:20 Talent evaluation 16:42 Building the coaching staff 20:50 Practice structure 24:55 Run focus period 26:46 Tempo and expectation 27:50 Retooling drills: Georgia drill 35:20 Winning edge 36:06 Connect with coach: Twitter: @NDCFB notredamefalcons.com 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by former Memphis Express tight end coach Rob Everett. Grabowski and Coach Everett discuss his experience in the Alliance of American Football (AAF), the connections made, ideas of teaching and technology in coaching. 02:55 Coaching is teaching 06:38 Free tools 09:58 Multiple modes of instruction 13:47 Finding that fit 17:25 Great connections made 22:15 Go Army Edge 28:01 Two-Dimensional Playbook 31:50 Gauging use of technology Connect with coach: Twitter: @Nineinthebox Related Content: https://www.goarmyedge.com/ 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.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: Double Gun Offense - Jay Stolfi Deep Dive on Defense - Chris Vasseur & Adam Gaylor What is Open - Dub Maddox Self-Scouting - Cody Alexander Coach Grabowski's Notebook - Spring Ball Detail & Development 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

Today on this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski shares a page from his coaching notebook focusing on detail and development in spring ball. Spring ball varies for teams across the country on all levels but one common focus point to address is skill development and detail. 01:23 Attack complacency 02:04 Grading for growth 03:25 Equal reps for all players 04:38 Mental reps 05:50 Video drills 07:04 Setup drills 09:40 Make drills competitive 11:40 Having fun and building unity Related Content: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7032/are-you-coaching-the-mental-rep https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7184/building-a-program-culture-by-design-beliefs-behaviors-mission-vision https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6984/podcast-college-leaders-sam-parker-ferris-state 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Midlothian (Texas) High School defensive backs coach Cody Alexander to update coaches on the importance of self-scouting. Grabowski and Coach Alexander break down what coaches can look for to help with reflection and preparation for next season. 01:00 What to look at in self-scout? 03:36 Evaluating explosive plays 05:54 Self-scouting each game 07:55 Looking at personnel 10:35 Coach Alexander’s hit chart 12:50 Understand defensive structure 14:34 No pre-snap reads 17:00 Coach Alexander's trend in self-scouting 19:59 20 Personnel 21:21 Being able to match up 22:35 How self-scouting affects install 25:40 Watching bowl game practices 28:08 Connect with coach: Twitter: The_Coach_A Related Content: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7017/podcast-match-quarters-and-hybrid-defenders-cody-alexander https://usafootball.com/coaches-notes/view/7169/run-fits-from-the-okie-front-against-20-personnel 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by recurring guest Dub Maddox, head coach of Victory Christian High School in Tulsa, Okla. Coach Maddox is not only a decorated coach but also a two-time author with his works, “Adapt or Die” and “From Headset to Helmet.” He joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “What is Open.” Grabowski and Coach Maddox break down what went into the book and what Maddox hopes coaches get from this new book. 01:17 What is “What is Open” 06:38 Stories and scenarios that shape the book 15:10 Advantage in R4 18:20 Be adaptable 19:45 Result in R4 25:54 Culture starts with the coaching staff 28:00 Focus 3 30:08 The process of developing everyone 35:15 The system is for everybody 36:50 Personnel driven 40:47 Evaluations 43:20 What’s next? 44:17 Connect with coach: Twitter: @CoachDubMaddox Related Content: https://www.r4footballsystem.com/ https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/5901/jenks-oklahoma-high-school-offensive-coordinator-dub-maddox-on-specialized-language-for-players 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com

On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, the series “Deep Dive on Defense” continues with guest host and Clovis (Calif.) High School defensive coordinator Chris Vasseur. This series gives defensive coaches an opportunity to find and share concepts that are most commonly available for their counterparts on offense. Today, Coach Vasseur is joined by Jenks (Okla.) High School defensive coordinator Adam Gaylor to discuss the schematic evolution of three linebackers to three-deep safeties. Coach Gaylor explains why the change happened and explains the creativity it provides a defense. 00:20 - Intro 06:04 - Deep Dive intro 07:46 - Gaylor's early journey and schematic foundation 19:17 - Joining Broken Arrow (Okla.) High School 22:06 - Running 4-3, Tampa 2 24:12 - Switching to quarters 28:05 – Coaches notes 36:55 - Defending the pistol 43:20 - The pirate stunt 51:30 – Tilt-nose technique 57:00 - Playing 2-techniques 1:07:02 Transitioning to three-down linemen 1:16:30 Incorporating three-high safeties 1:20:44 Nickel alignment and dealing with FIB 1:24:22 Selecting personnel for a three-high safety defense 1:26:32 3 High safety coverages 1:30:17 What will you call? Related Content: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7163/podcast-deep-dive-on-defense-chris-vasseur-rip-liz-match-w-kyle-cogan 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 Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com