Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today’s guest is a former All-American at Mount Union and the head coach at Avon HS in Ohio, Mike Elder. Over the last decade, his varsity program is 115-14 and much of that is attributed to the work they have put in to building their youth football program.In Avon, Ohio, football is thriving at every level through the leadership of Mike Elder. He sees himself as the CEO of football from kindergarten through varsity. The approach taken in Avon shows how multiple game types, including flag, limited contact, modified games progressing to 11-man football, provide a model that is fun and fulfilling and increases participation and retention.Learn how Avon has implemented the Football Development Model in their community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski looks at different ways to brand your program using the new social media tool Tik Tok. Joining Grabowkski is Coach Marco Regalado, special teams and linebackers coach at Par San Juan Alamo Memorial High School, who has figured out ways to take Tik Tok to the next level. Show Notes:1:13 How Coach came up with the idea to use Tik Tok as a tool2:37 Mechanics of Tik Tok5:18 Which groups coach has represented on Tik Tok11:00 Coach’s most viewed videos13:30 New ideas for topics15:42 How Coach thinks Tik Tok will be used going forward with recruiting and other aspects of coaching18:49 Specifics on how it could be used as a tool for athletes getting their film out to coaches21:45 How Tik Tok can be used to help brand your program25:02 End of practice Coaches27:22 Connect with Coach28:11 Coach Regalado’s audio from his post practice coach clip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Hawaii Wide Receivers coach, Brandon Marion. Coach joins the podcast today to talk about how he builds and maintains his WR room, as well as how he has consistently been able to develop the underdogs. Show Notes:1:12 Marion’s thoughts on giving back to High School Coaches2:01 Which positions Marion has coached and how its helped him3:08 How playing WR helps coach run his WR room5:08 Go-go offense7:43 Key aspects when putting together a system to fit your players9:49 Keys to base installation and how it helps later in the year11:43 Keys to seeking out mismatches vs players and schemes13:47 Unique aspects to Marions position groups17:00 Most important traits to playing WR for Coach Marion20:08 Being efficient while still keeping guys fresh during the week22:10 Keys to getting WR’s willing to block24:25 Developing an underdog28:30 Connect with Coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Missouri S&T head coach Todd Drury. Coach Drury shares his perspective on creating takeaways on defense and on how to generate sacks.Show Notes:3:05 Sacks and takeaways4:36 Takeaways9:57 Practicing turnovers16:23 Gameplanning to create turnovers18:56 Sacks30:48 Varying things for the quarterback34:25 Taking advantage of numbers36:07 Recruiting advantageYou can follow Coach Drury on Twitter @ToddDrury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the offensive coordinator at the University of Akron, Tommy Zagorski. Entering his second year on the job at Akron, Coach Zagorski is using the time we all have at home to broaden his knowledge of the game. Whether it is learning new passing concepts, organizing practices, or learning how to better utilize your tight ends, Coach Zagorski is working to grow as a coach this offseason.Show Notes:3:07 Expectations entering year two6:19 Developing as a professional9:34 Becoming the best that we can be14:04 Organizing practices and scripting17:26 What it means to coordinate18:39 Being play-caller but not the QB coach22:40 Learning more about the passing game29:41 Facing the 4i33:59 Play-action game37:05 Dynamic tight ends41:41 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Zagorski on Twitter @AkronCoachZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back head coach Kirk Fridrich onto the show. The head coach at Union High School, Coach Fridrich has led the Union Redskins to a record of 117-18, with eight state final appearances and five championships during his tenure.When we think of football, our first thoughts are about the coaches and players. However, there are waves of external stakeholders from fans, to parents, to administrators that are crucial to the success of your team. Tune in and hear how Coach Fridrich works to develop the external stakeholders in his community. Show Notes:4:06 Coaching up external stakeholders6:55 Different perspectives to meet needs11:09 Finding problem solvers13:26 Goals of the athletic department 18:02 Developing district relationships20:11 Communicating with technology21:42 Enthusiastic fans and community27:12 Involving educators in your program28:54 End of season meet-ups You can follow Coach Fridrich on Twitter @Coach_Fred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome St. Thomas University's offensive line coach, Tony Neymeiyer onto the show. Coach Neymeiyer has an extensive history with helping to build start up college football programs. During his tenure, Coach Neymeiyer found success quickly turning around newly founded programs. Hear his advice on this episode and also learn how Coach Neymeiyer develops his offensive linemen. Show Notes:2:48 Coach Neymeiyer's background3:48 Following the coaching tree12:50 Creativity in the run game20:56 Wearing multiple hats30:38 Developing offensive line32:56 Power run scheme 39:45 The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Neymeiyer on Twitter @TNeymeiyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of SUNY Brockport, Jason Mangone. Hear from Coach Mangone as he breaks down how you can simplify your scheme on offense to become user friendly, while still giving the defense problems. Streamlining your playbook can be beneficial to your team as they grow throughout the season.Show Notes:3:43 Keeping things simple9:45 Simplifying your scheme17:24 Don't outthink yourself20:29 Second half approach25:47 Solving problems together29:55 Offenses that are simple yet, complex32:58 Three tips for simplifying36:19 Contact info and recruitingYou can follow Coach Mangone on Twitter @CoachMangone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the head coach of Pine-Richland High School (Gibsonia, Pa., Coach Eric Kasperowicz. During this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Kasperowicz helps his defense play uptempo. Whether it is making the opposition think, fast paced play calls, or sudden shifts, going uptempo on defense can be effective. Show Notes:4:00 Automating your defense8:39 Mixing things up on defense10:41 Making the opposition think18:23 Making checks22:49 Installation25:40 Operating at a quick pace27:08 The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Kasperowicz on Twitter @CoachKasper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back coach Cris Reisert onto the show. The head coach at Tiffin University, Coach Reisert has helped develop the culture at his program, and he also has established pillars to live by under his watch. After going 9-1 last season, winning a Division II GMAC conference title, and making the Division II playoffs, it is evident that Coach Reisert is transforming his program. Tune in and learn about these progressions, how Coach Reisert manages the run game in his offense, and about Coach Reisert's mindset on RPOs. Show Notes:3:05 Managing the run game6:16 Run game schematics14:18 RPOs and play-action18:39 Defense giving things away20:13 Pillars for your program29:12 Lessons to stick with you30:37 Recruiting areas31:53 ClosingYou can follow Coach Reisert on Twitter @CoachReisert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices