Coach and Coordinator Podcast

On today's podcast host Keith Grabowski goes into his playbook to share Woody Hayes' 5 yard fence rule on defense explaining how it is very useful for defenses that use sims and creepers as well as how it can create a drill to teach proper run fits for outside defenders on inside run and ball away. Grabowski goes into his experience with the technique in the Stunt 4-3 defense aka "The Steel Curtain" created by Chuck Noll, Bud Carson, and George Perles, and how it influence other coaches like Nick Saban. Twitter @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Dr. Brian Gearity professor of sport coaching at the University of Denver. Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009. On today’s podcast, Dr. Gearity talks with host Keith Grabowski about a chapter from his new book and how we can create change as coaches. Link to chapter: https://book2look.com/book/irayZbi7Xf?fbclid=IwAR1cUDh_sHNuRnwWcrdSXnLZ_Lr8jGCsVjv-eWSxRIEWY86u3_WOpwuqgKA Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh, Coach Michael Stacchiotti. After playing at Baldwin-Wallace University for three seasons at both linebacker and fullback, Michael Stacchiotti went on to become a strength coach. He first worked at Girard High School and Ursuline High School. Coach Stacchiotti then followed suit with stints on the football strength and conditioning staffs at Colorado State (2015-16), Cincinnati (2017), and Mississippi State (2018). In 2019, Coach Stacchiotti worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well. 2:43 Intro 4:57 Developing athletes at different levels 9:50 Types of lifting 12:57 Utilizing technology 18:46 Core lifts for high school athletes 22:46 Best ways to measure progress 26:25 Metrics used in program 29:19 Decelerating your body 33:22 Conditioning your joints 36:14 Reading content You can follow Coach Stacchiotti on Twitter here: @CoachStacc 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator at the University of Findlay, Kyle Ohradzansky. Coach Ohradzansky is in his third season as an assistant football coach at the University of Findlay in 2020 after spending a pair of seasons as a graduate assistant for Findlay from 2016-17.  A Baldwin Wallace University graduate, Coach Ohradzansky played football at BW for 2 seasons, winning the starting quarterback spot during the 2013 season before sitting out due to injury before the 2014 season.  While injured, Coach Ohradzansky served as a student coach, breaking down film and assisting in the development of the offensive game plan.  He began his collegiate career at Lafayette College, where he redshirted for one season and played quarterback for one season. 2:43 Coach’s Backstory 4:04 Winning the QB Battle 5:48 Rivalry Games 7:06 Becoming a college coach 9:51 Unexpected opportunities 11:29 The traits of a coach 12:41 Getting your feet wet 15:43 Having a diverse skill set 16:39 Influences 21:08 Preparing to QB 23:37 Scouting Reports 27:49 Goals during indy period 31:00 Team period 33:55 Third Down 38:11 Time management during practice 40:56 QB Freedoms 42:47 The Winning Edge 44:55 Recruiting Areas You Can follow Coach Ohradzansky on Twitter here: @kyleohradzansky Related Content: - Being The Offensive Coordinator And OL Coach - Kory Allen, University Of Findlay: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/being-the-offensive-coordinator-and-ol-coach-kory-allen-university-of-findlay 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover Episode from the Football For All Podcast: Mount Vernon High School (Indiana) head coach Mike Kirschner sits down with Keith on this episode of the Football For All Podcast. Kirschner, who guided Ben Davis to a Class 6A state title in 2014, his second there, shares the secrets to his successful collaboration with the local youth and middle school programs. He discusses how he prepares youth players and parents in his youth programs t see the game is fun. He also discusses how he ensures that his youth coaches are prepared to coach the game and provide a positive experience. Free Shoulder Tackle System mentioned in podcast: footballdevelopment.com Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Hyland is the Wisconsin's all-time leader in career wins as a head coach and his ability to get his St. Mary’s Springs and was named the 2019 Associated Press coach of the year. Springs defeated Regis 7-0 in WIAA Division 6 championship game for the team's third consecutive state title. It was the ninth WIAA championship for Hyland and the 17th state title overall when including Springs’ eight championships as a member of WISAA. Hyland’s overall record stands at 477-107-2 in 49 seasons with the Ledgers and the program has also finished as state runner-up nine times, putting Springs' championship game appearance total at 26. Hyland is the #3 winningest active coach and #6 all-time winningest coach in high school football history. On today's podcast he sheds light on what has brought him success over the coach of a career spanning five decades. 2:20 Entering the coaching profession 4:06 Turning the program around after a 1-15-2 start to his career 6:50 Pillars of his program start with toughness 8:50 Being "old school" and navigating change 11:04 Playing mistake free football 14:30 Taking on the role of discipline and adjusting to changes 17:10 Pressure of new ideas from coaches and why he has not changed his offense 20:33 Evolving his defense 24:29 Maintaining defensive principles while changing 26:55 Coaching linebackers against the RPO 28:40 Using the veer offense and dealing with recruiting 32:45 The rules have changed to make the game safer 33:27 How simplicity and consistency are safer 36:12 Keeping the head out of the game in blocking 39:29 Plans for coach's future/coaching his grandson's 41:04 The winning edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Jeff Steinberg, head coach at Beaumont High School in California. Prior to taking over at Beaumont in 2018, Steinberg served as the head coach at Rancho Verde, where he posted a 33-8 record over three seasons that included back-to-back CIF-SS semifinal appearances in 2015 and 2016 and a Division 3 title in 2017. Grabowski and Coach Steinberg discussed preparation for the season considering the different states of conditioning and preparedness based on the shutdown and time away from our programs. Steinberg also emphasizes the importance of connection and how they accomplished that at Beaumont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast we share an episode from our Football For All Podcast. Our guest is seven-time state champion at Roncalli HS, Bruce Scifres. Scifres led the Rebels to seven Indiana state championships, the most recent being his undefeated team of 2016. His record was 248-88. Scifres, who has been named executive director of the Catholic Youth Organization of Indianapolis joins us to discuss implementation of the Football Development Model and how it helps the high school coach build a K-12 program in his community. Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, University of Findlay offensive coordinator, Kory Allen shares some innovations he has been a part of as well as his advice on how to be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Entering his 15th season with the Oilers in 2020-21 Allen’s leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball. The 2019 version of the Oilers offense scored 38 points per game and picked up 463 yards per game. While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked:1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359)3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5)3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%)5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5)6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9)11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%)6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%)18th in toal offense in 2015 (477.5 yards per game / 36.1 points per game)5th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2013 (48.7%)8th in total offense in 2013 (504.5 yards per game / 37.9 points per game)10th in sacks allowed in 2013 (Just 10 sacks in 11 games played)11th in rushing yards per game in 2013 (259.5)13th in sacks allowed in 2012 (Just 9 sacks in 10 games played)5:30 The Shotgun I Innovation in 1998 before it was called Pistol12:00 Influences on his coaching13:30 Getting his first full-time job14:30 Becoming the offensive coordinator while coaching offensive line15:35 Advice to OL coaches: pay attention to the 7 on 7 film18:30 Having a skill coach to trust19:45 Using instant replay in practice20:42 Learning from others to learn more about being offensive coordinator - Tom Manning and Herb Hand23:00 Press box or field?24:15 Look at the process25:37 Having assistants who are smarter than you26:30 Why it’s important that the OL coach understands what the quarterback sees28:09 Allowing the coach on the field to be the voice28:45 Suggestions for making a transition from OL coach to OC29:27 Looking at a game honestly30:09 Understanding defenses30:42 Having a great relationship with the defensive staff32:40 Being on the same page with defensive coordinator on game day33:35 Having a wide angle view of what’s happening on gameday 36:05 The winning edge - great players, teaching progression37:12 Class work, quizzes, test, exam38:28 Being efficient in practice with drills - ex. Concept vs Coverage40:41 Recruiting areas - Northeast Ohio (Cleveland, Akron Canton), Western New YorkTwitter:@KoryAllen@CoachKGrabowskiRelated:Herb Handhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/herb-hand-finalJohn Snellhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/learn-this-offseason-by-holding-a-coaches-summit-john-snell-baldwin-wallaceJason Makrinoshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-1-jason-makrinos-university-of-findlayShap Boydhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/university-of-virgina-wise-defensive-coordinator-shap-boyd-making-defensive-adjustmentsJim Meyerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/jim-meyer-lebron-james-high-school-football-coach-at-st-vincent-st-mary-akron-ohioTony Neymeierhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/start-up-coach-tony-neymeiyer-offensive-line-coach-at-st-thomas-university-flCoaches mentioned in this episode:@Coach_Troy_R@jsnellbwfb@CoachHand@CoachTomManning@CoachMakrinos@KyleOhradzansky@TNeymeiyer@shapboyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Allen, head coach at Highland Park High School in Texas, is one of the winningest active high school coaches in America. Known for wearing a fedora in honor of Tom Landry, Allen has impacted his community on and off the field in a positive way. On today's podcast he joins host Keith Grabowski to discuss fun, family, and a number of other aspects upon which he has built one of the most successful careers in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices