Coach and Coordinator Podcast

In this Champions Series episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, we talk with a seven-in-a-row state champion with a special focus on embracing the uniqueness of each team and season.Steve Steele, head coach at Pierre Riggs High School in South Dakota, shares his wisdom and experiences from leading his team to seven consecutive state championships. We dig into the the key elements of success, the importance of team dynamics, and the journey of preparing for a new season with a fresh theme.Show Notes: Embracing Every Team and Year as Unique Importance of Each Year's Differences Non-Negotiables: TOTD and Family Creativity in Team Training Turn Off the Dark Formulating the Unique Identity of Each Team Story Behind the 2023 Team Identity Translating Team Identity to Practice and Field Adapting Coaching Style to Fit the Team's Needs Celebrating the Team's Success Before Moving On Opportunity at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coaching Academy Advice to Coaches Looking for Their First State Championship Winning Edge Follow Steve Steele on Twitter/X @Steele_House.Follow All We Are Doing:Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.Thank you for supporting our partners:Learn More about Signature Championship Rings:Signature Championship Rings is a leading designer and supplier of championship rings, serving over 10,000 teams and organizations. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, easy team ordering processes, and affordability, Signature Champions celebrate every champion and their achievements, making their moment last a lifetime. For more information, visit www.signaturechampions.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this clinic segment, Coach Tujague shares insights and strategies related to offensive line play. He emphasizes the importance of attributes like toughness and selflessness in players. He discusses teaching methods, including utilizing technology for coaching during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and adaptation in coaching practices. He finishes up with a concept he calls “stealing energy” from opponents to gain a physical advantage in the 4th quarter.Show Notes: Introduction and Purpose of the Clinic Importance of Toughness and Leadership Teaching Progressions during COVID Key Points for Efficient Run Blocking Importance of Stance and Productivity Rules for Handling Unexpected Situations Protocol for Player Execution on the Field Mantra for Feet, Hands, Hat in Gameplay Strategy of Stealing Energy from Opponents Winning Edge Get access to this and all the talks from Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, plus the Spring Series Sessions which begin April 10th with Minnesota Head Coach PJ Fleck. Upcoming sessions include Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold and Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn. Link to Lauren’s First and Goal Premium Memberships:LFGF Premium MembershipLFGF Premium Staff Membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dub Maddox, Union High School Offensive Coordinator, discusses the challenges of play calling in football, emphasizing learning from failures and leveraging analytics. He covers traits of successful play callers, decision-making under pressure, and enhancing play-calling efficiency with the R4 framework. The podcast explores creating play-call sheets, harnessing analytics, and mastering the art of play calling with practical tips.

In our final episode of the Culture OS Series, Rob Pomazak and Keith Grabowski shares the key takeaways and common threads running throughout the series focusing on aspects of mission, vision, purpose and trust. They review highlight segments from each coach interviewed in the series:Matt Drinkall, Kyle Ralph, Derek Leonard, Anthony Shiffman, Brad Spencer, and Alex Golesh.Show Notes: Introduction to Culture Operating System Wrapping up the Culture OS series Mission, Vision, and Purpose Discussion Importance of Trust in Culture Competency and Excitement on Fridays Understanding and Pushing Players Be Who You Say You Are - Trust and Accountability Self-Reflection and Introspection Series Episodes:Culture OS Series KickoffMatt Drinkall. Offensive Line Coach, ArmyKyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine HS (IN)Derek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL)Tony Shiffman, Head Coach, Waterford HS (WI)Brad Spencer, Head Coach, North Central CollegeAlex Golesh, Head Coach, South FloridaEpisodes with Rob Pomazak:Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help DevelopmentWhat I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head CoachRemote Learning and the Four Quadrant PlanAdjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid The Head Coach and Coordinator DynamicCoach Pomazak’s Resources here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head coach Andy Capone from Weddington High School in NC shares his insights on building leadership and competitiveness in players, the importance of competing in all aspects, drafting teams, observing players' reactions to challenges, coaching through growth mindset and competition, summer practices, detailed schedule of summer training, emphasis on special teams and player development, trusting assistant coaches, and maintaining staff continuity.

In this clinic series episode, we share a segment of the D3 Top 25 clinic with the head coach of Grove City College, Andrew DiDonato.  Coach DiDonato shares the transformative journey that was built around the vision that they created/Coach DiDonato's unwavering commitment to a clear vision propelled his football program from adversity to triumph, leading to remarkable achievements such as a historic 10-0 season and conference championships. He shares valuable insights on the power of vision in leadership and his example teaches how it can keep you focused, fueled, and ultimately drive you towards success. This is the strategic approach taken at program, unit, and positional levels to achieve excellence. He tells the story of the profound impact of living by the why, not the what, in pursuit of greatness. Show Notes: The importance of vision Three things a vision does Understanding the definition of vision Staying focused on the vision How vision fuels progress Working towards sustained success Winning Edge Andrew DiDonato’s Entire Presentation:The Power of Vision: from 0-10 to 10-0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner shares insights from his personal journey and lessons learned along the way, highlighting the importance of overcoming struggles, seeking guidance, and not giving up on dreams.The discussion delves into the significance of mentors, positive self-talk, and the inspiration behind Kurt's project, QB Confidential. Kurt emphasizes the importance of making knowledge accessible and understanding the "why" behind coaching decisions.The episode also explores challenges in coaching information, the comprehensive curriculum approach, and the importance of mastering details. Kurt emphasizes the value of repetition and skill building, teaching through stories, and continuous learning and improvement. This conversation is a treasure trove of insights for coaches and players alike, offering valuable lessons from one of the game's greatest quarterbacks.Show Notes Personal Journey and Lessons Overcoming Struggles Handling Struggles and Growth Importance of Mentors Seeking Guidance and Feedback Not Giving Up on Dreams Importance of Positive Self-Talk Significance of Asking Questions Inspiration Behind QB Confidential Making Knowledge Accessible Importance of Understanding the "Why" Challenges in Coaching Information Comprehensive Curriculum Approach Importance of Mastering Details Importance of Repetition and Skill Building Teaching Through Stories Continuous Learning and Improvement Community Engagement and Mentorship Winning Edge Follow Kurt Warner on Twitter/X @kurt13warner.Follow QB Confidential @QBConfidential and https://qbconfidential.com/.Thank you for supporting our partners:Learn More about Modern Football Technology:Battle-tested, Modern Football’s platform provides real-time self-scout and opponent tendencies, while eliminating manual tagging into HUDL, DV Sport, and XOS. Trusted by teams at every level, see how top coaches leverage this platform for in-game decision making and play-calling success. To book a demo, visit www.teammofo.com/demo. Mention Coach and Coordinator Podcast or use the coupon code CC10 when signing up for a demo to receive 10% off your first year.Learn More about Signature Championship Rings:Signature Championship Rings is a leading designer and supplier of championship rings, serving over 10,000 teams and organizations. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, easy team ordering processes, and affordability, Signature Champions celebrate every champion and their achievements, making their moment last a lifetime. For more information, visit www.signaturechampions.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Vandagriff, Head Coach at Prince Avenue Christian School, shares insights on winning strategies like strength training, player management, offensive tactics, and team culture. He emphasizes positive experiences, leadership, and creating memorable moments for the team and community.

Alex Golesh recounts his journey from high school coaching to leading the University of South Florida, emphasizing player-focused and process-driven programs over results. He discusses the challenges and rewards of leadership, work-life balance, elite behavior standards, and the importance of a relentless focus on the process for long-term success.Show Notes: Reflections on the Coaching Journey Transition to Head Coach at USF Importance of Player-Centric Approach Establishing Elite Standards Implementing Process-Driven Culture Building Success at Tennessee Handling Difficult Conversations Balancing Building vs. Sustaining Success Navigating from Good to Great Winning Edge Follow Alex Golesh on Twitter/X @CoachGolesh.Additional Episode with Alex Golesh:The Effort and Energy to ExcelAdditional Culture OS Episodes:Brad Spencer, Head Coach, North Central CollegeDerek Leonard, Head Coach, Rochester HS (IL)Kyle Ralph, Head Coach, New Palestine High School (IN)Related Episodes with Rob Pomazak:Giving Your Players a Madden Rating to Help DevelopmentWhat I Learned in My First 10 Years as a Head CoachRemote Learning and the Four Quadrant PlanAdjusting and Adapting the Season During Covid The Head Coach and Coordinator DynamicAdditional Coach Pomazak Resources:Coaching by Design: Complete Guide to Program DevelopmentThank you for supporting our partners:Learn More about Modern Football Technology:Battle-tested, Modern Football’s platform provides real-time self-scout and opponent tendencies, while eliminating manual tagging into HUDL, DV Sport, and XOS. Trusted by teams at every level, see how top coaches leverage this platform for in-game decision making and play-calling success. To book a demo, visit www.teammofo.com/demo. Mention Coach and Coordinator Podcast or use the coupon code CC10 when signing up for a demo to receive 10% off your first year.Learn More about Signature Championship Rings:Signature Championship Rings is a leading designer and supplier of championship rings, serving over 10,000 teams and organizations. With a focus on quality craftsmanship, easy team ordering processes, and affordability, Signature Champions celebrate every champion and their achievements, making their moment last a lifetime. For more information, visit www.signaturechampions.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head Coach Jordan Neal from McMurry University shares insights on developing an offensive game plan, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing the run game, adapting to opponents' defensive strategies, and optimizing play calling for efficiency. He discusses the value of communication protocols, weekly game goals, taking shots down the field, and practicing specific concepts for optimal game day performance.