Coach and Coordinator Podcast

It is the time of year when coaches gear up for the offseason. Some teams are already back in the weight room and training hard. We always like to have Tony Holler back on the podcast during this time to help educate coaches on preparing for another season and getting the most out of our athletes.Tony Holler is the creator of Feed the Cats, a revolutionary sprint training program that has gained a strong foothold in football. In this episode, Coach Holler applies the Feed the Cats mentality to all positions, whether they are guys in space or in the trenches.By taking a sprint-based approach, coaches create more explosive players. And ultimately, putting more speed on the field is a recipe for game-day success.Show Notes: The “Manifesto” Record-Rank-Publish Motivation Through RRP Disciplined Pursuit of Less Value of Recovery TFG Chicago Follow Tony Holler on Twitter/X @pntrack.Register for the 2023 Track Football Consortium:TFC Chicago Event Ticket Plus ReplaysTFC Chicago Video on DemandAdditional Tony Holler Episodes:Feed the Cats: Get Your Team Fast and ExplosiveCreating Apex PredatorsFollow All We Are Doing:Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter.Thank you for supporting our parters:Learn More about Pro Quick Draw:Pro Quick Draw is a powerful plug-in used on Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint for coaches to organize, format, and export playbooks, scout cards, and presentations efficiently. It was a software designed with a coach in mind, providing the tools you need to draw quickly and stay organized.Learn More about Playbook Clinics:Playbook Clinics is a new coaching clinic series, reimagined from the ground up. Playbook organizes a Convening Panel of coaches in the region, asks them what they want to talk about, and who they want to hear from. Check them out at www.playbookclinics.com, get your staff registered, and use the code “Keith” to save $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tom Yashinsky, head coach of Onalaska High School in Wisconsin, shares how he streamlines the workflows for his coaches, as well as how they utilize technology to better teach their players so they are better prepared when they hit the field.Show Notes: Challenges of Sharing Information and Communication Offseason Research Favorites/Influences from Clinics Evolving a Playbook and Tools to Teach It Coach Yashinsky’s Workflow A Template for Game Planning Communication and Culture Follow Coach Yashinsky on Twitter/X @TYash42.Learn More About Pro Quick Draw:Pro Quick Draw is a powerful plug-in used on Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint for coaches to organize, format, and export playbooks, scout cards, and presentations efficiently. It was a software designed with a coach in mind, providing the tools you need to draw quickly and stay organized.Related Episodes:Coaching the Mental Rep – Sam Parker, Ferris StateTop Gun Offense – Joe Matheson, UW-River FallsUtilizing the FB and TE in Pro-Style Offense – Tyler Roehl, North Dakota State Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Kight joined Coach and Coordinator Podcast for the Leadership Journey series in 2017. Kight shared ways coaches can change their mindsets and improve as leaders, focusing on issues that teams face during the season.In this episode, we revisit this timeless content that is as true today as it was six years ago with segments from each episode in the series.Best of the Leadership Journey – Season 1:Energy: Great Coaches Know How to Move the Human HeartAlignment: Keep Systems Simple, but Detailed Alignment Happens with Clarity, Support, and Accountability Trust: Trust Comes from Character, Competence, and ConnectionStress: Practicing Emotions, Building Mental StrengthConnection: Four Things That Make the Connection – Care, Listen, Communicate, Adjust Your StyleHumility: Why Humility Is a Core Principle in FootballDistractions: Training Players on How to Focus Three Tips for Processing Distractions Adversity: The Formula for Success: E+R=O Examples of Adversity Training Putting Pressure on Variable Moments Performance Pathway: Why It Takes Two Years to Change a ProgramAccountability: Why Coaches Should Redefine Accountability for Their Teams Reward Alignment and Create Discomfort for Misalignment Follow Brian Kight on Twitter/X @TBrianKight.Follow All We Are Doing:Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rob Pomazak discusses player development, using metrics in and out of season to compute a “Madden” rating for each player, what metrics are used, as well as helping college prospects through the recruiting process.Coach Pomazak is a member of the Coach and Coordinator Board of Advisors and the head coach at St. Charles North High School, 2018 Illinois state runner-up.Show Notes: Metrics That Are Used System for Tracking Metrics Madden Rating College Planning Meeting High School Coaches Helping the Recruiting Process Character and Cognitive Athletic and Football Ability Wearable Tech for Your Team Short Answer in the Evaluation Timeline and Updates Surprises from the Evaluations Recommendations for Other Coaches Follow Coach Pomazak on Twitter/X @robertpomazak.Additional Rob Pomazak Episode:What I Learned in My First Ten Years as a Head CoachFollow All We Are Doing:Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason journey is a time to review, reflect, and determine where your team goes next. It’s also a time for you to determine how you will grow and develop as an individual in the coaching profession.In this episode, we share an excerpt from Bill Walsh’s book Finding the Winning Edge to get you thinking about your offseason journey. Coach Walsh was one of the best ever because he knew how all aspects of coaching fit into the big picture, down to the finest details of what it takes to win from individual positions, units, and teams.Though this book is now over 30 years old, it reads like it was written recently. The knowledge Coach Walsh shared is timeless and can help you in your development now as much as it did the many coaches from his coaching tree who went on to have outstanding careers as head coaches.Recommendations: Set up a calendar Plan vacation Schedule important meetings Establish an environment with veterans Set objectives and expectations with players Assimilate new players Evaluate personnel: Do they fit with past season schemes Evaluate your team’s systems Establish a procedure for rating each play and series Related Episode:How to Become a Head Coach – Thom McDaniels, Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Fame Head CoachFollow All We Are Doing:Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archives, we revisit a conversation with Ohio High School Coaches Hall of Famer Thom McDaniels.After an illustrious 26-year head coaching career, Thom McDaniels is still impacting the next generation of football players and coaches. Some may know him as the father of former Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Houston Texans Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receivers Coach Ben McDaniels.But Thom McDaniels himself truly has had a hall of fame career. He earned the USA Today and Nike National Coach of the Year award in 1997. In that same season, Coach McDaniels led Canton McKinley (OH) to a state title and a national championship.Despite all his accomplishments, Coach McDaniels still continues to work hard to educate future coaches on what it takes to be successful.Show Notes: Transitioning from Assistant Coach to Head Coach  Heavy Lifting Season Tips for Young Coaches Studying Different Phases of the Game Using the Game Plan as a Clinic Ways to Educate Yourself About Coaching Favorite Coaching Book  How to Delegate and How to Coach Your Best Players  Properly Preparing Your Players Applying Knowledge to Your Team’s Needs Facing Adversity and Hard Work Investing in Your Players Follow Coach McDaniels on Twitter/X @thomas_tmcdwgh.Follow All We Are Doing:Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of episodes in The Season.Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In recent weeks, we have looked at several different approaches to wrapping up your season and moving your program, unit, or position group ahead, as well as improving yourself professionally for next season.In this episode, we look at what some coaches like to refer to as AOI, or Areas of Improvement. We sit down with four coaches to discuss how they prioritize areas for improvement and the comprehensive approaches involved when analyzing various factors.Coaches Featured in This Episode: Chris Softley, Head Coach, Lubbock Christian School Dan Carrel, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Coastal Carolina Grant Caserta, Linebackers Coach, Ferris State Brett Arkelian, Special Teams Coach, Fresno State Follow All We Are Doing:Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of episodes in The Season.Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The season wrap-up is a crucial aspect of coaching that allows coaches to reflect on the past season, gather feedback, and make plans for improvement. It provides an opportunity to assess the team's performance, identify areas of strength and weakness, and set the foundation for the next season.In this episode, three coaches share tips for an effective season wrap-up that can make a significant difference in a team's success and can serve as a valuable learning experience for both coaches and players.Coaches Featured in This Episode: Levi Nelson, Positive Coaching Alliance Pete Shinnick, Head Coach, Towson University Randy Jackson, Long-Time Texas High School Coach Show Notes: Coaching Philosophy: LEAD Get-To List for Offseason Meeting with Assistant Coaches Evaluating Assistant Coaches Taking Stock of the Season Rallying Cry for the Next Season Meeting with Outgoing and Rising Seniors Reflecting and Connecting the Dots Coaches' Autopsy and Feedback Follow All We Are Doing:Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of episodes in The Season.Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the season comes to a close, coaches face the critical task of evaluating the performance of their defense and deciding what to do next. This postseason evaluation is a crucial process that involves analyzing various aspects of the team's defensive performance and preparing for the upcoming season.In this episode, four coaches look at their data, determine what went well and what needs improvement, analyze personnel, and have a plan for research and development to evolve the defense.Coaches Featured in This Episode: Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach, Mars High School (PA) Jason Bornn, Head Coach, Saugus High School (CA) John Rice, Defensive Coordinator, San Jacinto High School (CA) Dante Bartee, Analyst, University of Oregon Show Notes: Analyzing Defensive Statistics Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses Adapting to Personnel and Adjustments for the Following Year Evaluating Big Plays, Tackling, and Hustle Providing Resources for Coaches to Self-Direct Their Offseason Learning Evaluating Teaching Methods Compatibility of New Defensive Calls within the Existing System Follow All We Are Doing:Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of episodes in The Season.Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The offseason usually begins with the challenge of striking a balance between preserving successful elements of the previous season and introducing new schemes, strategies, and tactics for the next season. This delicate balance is essential for the growth and success of our teams.By staying true to the team's core beliefs and values, collaborating with defensive coaches, and being open to innovative ideas, coaches ensure continuity while fostering growth and adaptation. It's essential to prioritize elements that are truly applicable to the team and to become experts in those aspects, rather than succumbing to the temptation of wholesale scheme changes.In this episode, three coaches share their approaches to offseason study that lead to strong and resilient teams capable of adapting to the evolving landscape of our game.Coaches Featured in This Episode: Kyle Ohradzansky, Offensive Coordinator, University of Findlay Steven Ciocci, Run Game Coordinator and OL Coach, Bryant University Kyle Segler, Offensive Line Coach, University of Louisiana-Monroe Show Notes: Studying Defenses Collaborating with the Defensive Coordinator Open Conversations and Brainstorming with the Offensive Staff 10-80-10 Rule Being Open to New Tactics That Align with the Team's Identity Studying a Select Few Teams Finding Non-Negotiable Elements of Success Avoiding Blind Adoption of New Tactics The Importance of Becoming Experts in What Works Follow All We Are Doing:Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of episodes in The Season.Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrabowski.Sign-up for our weekly newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices