Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes back Coach Lucas Lueders onto the show. Currently the offensive coordinator at the University of Central Missouri, Coach Lueders previously led the offense at Morningside College, where as the offensive coordinator, he helped guide them to a 2019 NAIA National Championship. Tune in and see how Coach Lueders utilizes tempo in his offense, and how he is a emphasizes the pillars of leverage, numbers, and grass to his players.Show Notes:2:56 Transition to Central Missouri7:20 Things to account for in coaching move10:52 Having continued success14:47 Meaning and usage of tempo26:27 Complex, yet simple tempo36:21 Confusing the defense40:29 Creativity on offense42:11 Catching the defense off-guard44:08 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Lueders on Twitter @CoachLueds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back the Football Scoop Co-Coordinator of the Year, Coach Casey Jacobsen. Currently the co-defensive coordinator at the 2019 NAIA National Champions, Morningside College, learn how Coach Jacobsen approaches defending RPOs. Also tune in and hear how he works to build a culture on defense that helps develop his players to analyze and identify the opposing offense's formations, disguises, and play designs. Show Notes:3:27 Culture wins4:52 Defending the RPO6:31 Using your safeties9:47 Insight from Coach Leuders11:41 Technique13:40 Dealing with unbalanced formations16:52 Trouble period in practice18:37 Preparing for no huddle21:22 Trends to account for23:03 Making adjustments You can follow Coach Jacobsen on Twitter @CoachCJake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Houghtaling, Offensive Line Coach at Colgate University, breaks down the wide zone scheme with insights on two-man combos, cutbacks, making reads, and the role of individuals in the offense. He also addresses running backs' responsibilities, recruiting areas, and answers questions about the wide zone scheme.

Tune into this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast as we welcome in West Florida University's head coach Pete Shinnick. In four years, Coach Shinnick has taken the start up program to new heights. The D2 National Champions in 2019, Coach Shinnick has created a winning culture that emphasizes unity, positive energy, and smart hard work. Learn about how your team can create their own winning formula on this episode. Show Notes:3:15 Difficulties of winning a championship6:43 Making adjustments10:28 Improving with technology 13:19 Getting the advantage14:53 The behaviors on your team19:53 Learning about your players23:57 Behavioral Training 30:17 Being smart35:15 IQ, maintaining success, and keeping it freshYou can follow Coach Shinnick on Twitter @peteshinnick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski welcomes in Coach Rick Jones, the University of Missouri's senior assistant on head coach Eli Drinkwitz' staff. Coach Jones is renown for his time at Greenwood High School (AR) as their head coach. During his tenure, he won eight state titles and held a 185-26 record. On this episode, tune in and learn how Coach Jones continues to grow in his knowledge of the game. Show Notes:3:23 Change leading to growth6:33 Learning at different playing level10:51 Relationships along coaching journey15:45 Lessons from coaching20:12 Stakeholders on the same page28:32 Continuing to learn34:13 Holding the rope37:25 ClosingYou can follow Coach Jones on Twitter @gwfbcoach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Woody and Buddy Blevins join the show. The two brothers are identical twins and have taken up the same profession as well. Coach Woody Blevins is the defensive coordinator at Assumption College, while Coach Buddy Blevins is the offensive coordinator at the University of Western New Mexico.On this episode of the show, hear how both brothers challenged each other growing up and how that has led them to having successful careers in coaching. Also learn what it truly means to lift while you climb. Show Notes:3:23 Life with an identical twin8:11 Making the move into coaching12:07 Lift while you climb14:29 Guidance into coaching17:26 Family and football19:47 Coaching career paths25:43 Developing as a coach31:20 Proud brothersYou can follow Coach Woody Blevins on Twitter @coachwoody2.You can also follow Coach Buddy Blevins on Twitter @coachb_blevins5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us on this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, as your host Keith Grabowski welcomes the University of Toldeo's co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, Mike Hallett, onto the show. Discover Coach Hallett's coaching journey, what he eyes in recruiting, and the foundations of his offense on this episode. Show Notes:4:10 Coaching against Mike Hallett7:29 Relationships in Recruiting11:05 Developing relationships15:31 Inspiration to be a coach22:19 Offensive line play at Toldeo24:57 Building chemistry on offensive line28:14 Building foundation on offense31:29 Organizing your offense33:14 Advice for young coaches35:34 The winning edge36:41 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Hallett on Twitter @CoachHallett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue our "Home Team" series. Hosted by Joel Nellis, we interview coaches across the country about how they balance family and football. On this episode, we speak with the University of Tennessee Martin's offensive run game coordinator and tight ends and tackles coach, Matt Jones. Coach Jones reveals his experiences as a coach and how he has shaped his family during his career.Show Notes:3:25 Stars of the Home Team6:34 Planning Your Family Life7:50 Balancing family and career decisions14:41 Family time given by head coach16:16 Discipline for your kids18:09 Recommendations on moving24:26 Growing your marriage27:49 Chasing ghosts29:57 Linemen lunch36:46 Overcoming a struggle39:24 Being a role model for your players Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we invited Wofford College's defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach, Sam Siefkes onto the show. Hear how Coach Siefkes motivates, instructs, and evolves his defense, particularly through using position-less players. Also hear how Coach Siefkes emphasizes attacking one-on-one matchups against the opposition's weakest player on offense on this episode.Show Notes:2:14 Coach Siefkes' background4:29 Mentors for Coach Siefkes5:56 How to climb coaching ladder7:28 Overall philosophy9:53 Coach Siefkes' experiences11:24 Pillars of Wofford's defense13:19 Details of practice17:45 Mental approach to big games19:06 Preparing for spread offenses21:04 Development in camp22:40 Playing against 10 and 11 personnel25:23 Defensive front vs. spread gaps27:30 Matching personnel28:58 Practice structure30:40 Tendencies, alignments, and formations33:08 Structure for a user friendly system35:23 The winning edge36:43 Recruiting areas You can follow Coach Siefkes on Twitter @CoachSiefkes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the head strength and conditioning coach at Louisiana Tech University, Kurt Hester. Coach Hester has worked with athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the NHL during his time as the National Director of Training for the D1 Sports Training Center. Now at Louisiana Tech, Coach Hester believes that coaches around the country can put their trust in their strength coaches to help become semi-assistant coaches. Learn how your strength coach can become an asset and not just a "get back guy." Also hear tips for how your players can workout at home during this shutdown.Show Notes:4:00 Importance of strength staff8:49 Skills that a strength coach can use for your team10:34 Working with your coaching staff13:24 Establishing relationship with your strength coach14:49 Being a semi-position coach16:08 Best practices moving forward19:51 Helping our players workout at homeYou can follow Coach Hester on Twitter @TheKurtHester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices