Usa Football Coach And Coordinator Podcast

From our archives, we revisit a conversation with Rob Everett, currently an analyst at Wisconsin, formerly the TE coach of the AAF’s Memphis Express and the defensive coordinator at Bridgewater College. In this episode, Coach Everett shares his philosophies and ideas for giving your team a late-season advantage. He specifically discusses different strategies for dissecting opponent film that can give your team the edge going into the playoffs. 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 we hit the late season, we face the challenge of keeping our players motivated and focused. Whether it's competing for a championship or struggling to salvage a disappointing season, maintaining a positive atmosphere is crucial for success. In this episode, we explore strategies utilized by four coaches to keep players motivated during the late season. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Dan Carrel, Co-Defensive Coordinator and LB Coach, Coastal Carolina Jordan Hogan, Offensive Assistant, San Francisco 49ers Jonathan Himebacuh, Offensive Line Coach, Arlington Renegades Tyler Roehl, Offensive Coordinator, North Dakota State Show Notes: Emphasize Team Culture and Why Players Love the Game Maintain Motivation Through Strong Partnerships Between Coaches and Players Always Be Positive Start Meetings with Music and Casual Conversation Focus on Daily Wins Acknowledge Player Efforts Spend Time Together Outside the Practice Facility Be the Same Person Every Day Have a Growth Mindset, Discipline, Accou

As the season progresses into the late stages, teams face unique challenges in maintaining their performance levels and motivation. And coaches play pivotal roles in ensuring players remain sharp and focused on achieving their goals. In this episode, three coaches delve into their strategies for navigating the late season successfully and keeping teams performing at their best. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Morgan Scalley, Defensive Coordinator, University of Utah Chris Softley, Head Coach, Lubbock Christian School (TX) Mike Elder, Head Coach, Avon High School (OH) Show Notes: Prevent Complacency and Distractions Remind Players That Every Game Is a One-Week Season Instill Belief That Each Game Carries Equal Weight Reflect on Past Experiences Understand the Type of Team You Have Equip Players with Tools for Success Use Psychology and Positive Reinforcement Keep the Team Physically Sharp Develop Depth Follow All We Are Doing: Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of

In the late season, special teams face different challenges than in the earlier parts of the year. These considerations include personnel management, practice workload, and maintaining positive morale within the team. By carefully addressing these aspects, coaches optimize special teams performance and increase the chances of success in the late-season games. In this episode, three special teams coaches share important considerations for managing these units during the last weeks of the regular season and into the playoffs. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Charlie Coiner, Retired NFL Coach Bobby April, Two-Time NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year Brett Arkelian, Special Teams Coach, Fresno State University Show Notes: Charlie Coiner Late-Season Special Teams Considerations Building Depth and Managing Personnel Incorporating Fakes and Practice Strategies Bobby April Adjusting Practice Techniques for the Late Season Weather Conditions and Game Planning Balancing Player Workload and Starters on Sp

As the season progresses, coaches and coordinators must ensure their defensive units remain sharp and perform at their best. The late season brings unique challenges, such as maintaining fresh and game-ready players, managing injuries, and countering opponents who are familiar with our team’s tendencies. In this episode, we explore three key strategies to navigate the late season successfully and keep defenses in battle rhythm. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Todd Drury, Defensive Coordinator, Western Illinois John Mumford, Former NFL Defensive Line Coach Vince DiGaetano, Defensive Assistant, Fordham University Show Notes: Todd Drury Adjusting Practice to Stay Fresh and Healthy Focusing on Stance, Technique, and Visual Keys Defending Opponents and Tailoring Practice John Mumford Managing Player Reps and Developing Depth Reducing Heavy Contact and Practice Time Tracking Reps, Player Health, and Building Confidence Vince DiGaetano Analyzing Opponents and Self-Scouting Predicting Opponent Str

As we progress into the late season, identifying and exploiting the weaknesses of opponents often determines success. To do so requires a comprehensive self-scouting process that enables teams to understand their own tendencies and make necessary adjustments. By analyzing intricate details and nuances, teams can gain a strategic advantage on game day. In this episode, we delve into the importance of self-scouting, the value of exploiting opponent weaknesses, and practical methods for sharing this information effectively. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Scotty Walden, Head Coach, Austin Peay University Dante Bartee, Analyst, University of Oregon Jeremy Hawkins, Run Game Coordinator and DL Coach, Eastern Kentucky University Show Notes: Scotty Walden Self-Scouting and Exploiting Opponent Weaknesses Importance of Self-Scouting and Analyzing Small Details In-Depth Analysis of Alignment and Stance Indicators Varying Strategies to Keep Opponents Guessing Importance of Discipline and Pre-Snap Awareness

Coaches who plan ahead and gradually introduce necessary adjustments equip their defenses to handle all situations and offensive schemes. By borrowing techniques from offensive play calling and constantly adding new elements, you can also create a dynamic defense that keeps opponents on their toes. In this episode, our guests share how they keep their defenses adaptable and unpredictable by building off what they have already done, while planning ahead and creating a toolbox of answers. Their advice for handling the what-if scenarios and planning slightly ahead of your schedule will pay off in late-season, must-win situations. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach, Mars High School (PA) Branden Jakubcin, Defensive Coordinator, Heidelberg University John Rice, Defensive Coordinator, San Jacinto High School (CA) Show Notes: Eric Kasperowicz Adopt a Similar Approach to Offensive Play Calling Package Plays Together Group Related Defensive Calls That Complement Each Other Build W

As we have talked about all season long, self-scouting plays a crucial role in understanding the team's strengths, identifying effective plays, and gaining an advantage over opposing defenses. The late season isn’t the time for something new. It’s the time for what has been the best for you. In this episode, three offensive coordinators from the high school, college, and pro levels focus on what goes into the game plan and how it is worked in during the later weeks of the season. As these coaches point out, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, what you know about the opponent, and being creative and methodical about how you present concepts in the late season helps create a winning formula. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Kyle Ohradzansky, Offensive Coordinator, University of Findlay Jay Wilkinson, Offensive Coordinator, Fayetteville High School (AR) John Tomlinson, Offensive Coordinator, USFL Show Notes: Kyle Ohradzansky Finding Ways to Work New Plays into the Offensive Plan The Importance of Cre

As the season progresses, the talent or skill of a team does not solely determine success. Championship teams often maintain their health throughout the season and continuously improve their performance. As coaches, we play critical roles in ensuring our players remain in optimal condition. As we head into the later part of the season, strategic practice management becomes paramount. In this episode, three coaches delve into the importance of balancing practice intensity and recovery, cutting practice time, and utilizing technology to monitor player workload. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Matt Drinkall, Co-Offensive Coordinator and OL Coach, Army Pete Shinnick, Head Coach, Towson University Kirk Fridrich, Head Coach, Union High School (OK) Show Notes: Matt Drinkall Importance of Health and Improvement Practice Schedule and Schematic Changes Maximizing Recovery and Player Health Balancing Practice and Game Time for Players Pete Shinnick Cutting Time and Keeping the Team Fresh Trimming Practic

Jaime Elizondo joins us again on the podcast. Elizondo has coached at both the college and professional levels, most recently serving as offensive coordinator for the XFL San Antonio Brahmas in the 2022 and 2023 seasons after serving as head coach of the CFL Edmonton Elks in 2021. In this episode, Coach Elizondo provides a wealth of great ideas from his 20-plus year career that are helpful to coaches today as we get later into this season. Show Notes: The Balance of Physical and Mental Keeping Players Fresh How Much Hitting Do We Need to Do? You Can’t Cut the Fundamentals Looking at Adjusting Team and Group Conscious of Play Count Team Run-Play Action Buffalo Bills Two-Minute Jog-Through Different Practice Plans Week-to-Week Being Prescriptive in the Practice Plan What Is the Day to Take the Load Off? Wrinkles and Tendencies Building Complements Importance of Self-Scout Look at Base Offense How Can We Run the Same Plays from a Reduced Split? How Does It Fit What We Already Do? Ken Dorsey’s

Communication becomes even more critical as we get into the second half of the season. It keeps our players focused as well as properly manages the mental-emotional side of the game. In this episode, three coaches share approaches for clear and strong communication with players to have a positive impact on the remainder of the season. Coaches Featured in This Episode: John Tomlinson, Offensive Coordinator, USFL Mike Judy, Head Coach and Four-Time Delaware State Champion, Smyrna High School Brendan Walsh, Offensive Line Coach, Colgate University Show Notes: Honesty Repetition of the Message Useful Communication for Coaches Who Have Limited Time with Players Positive Communication for Players Different Approaches with Older Players Versus Younger Players Related Episodes: Creating a QB-Friendly Offense Developing a Passing Attack for a Young QB Additional Resources: Brendan Walsh: Going Downhill: GT Counter and Other Variations OL Fundamentals in Gap Schemes John Tomlinson: Building a Passing Atta

When coaches think of player workload, we often focus on skill players and the amount of running they are doing. But we also need to be aware of workload in the context of linemen and the amount of contact they are experiencing over the course of the season. We must also effectively adjust what those players do to keep them performing at their best every week. Ultimately, the healthiest teams have the strongest finishes. Coaches must pay attention to practice loads, rep distributions, and even the drills we run in the second half of the season to keep our teams sharp and ready for game day. In this episode, three line coaches, two on offense and one on defense, discuss how they maintain peak performance for their guys in the trenches during the season. They share methodologies for rotations in practice and in games. These approaches apply to all levels and not only have a positive impact on the physical side of the game for players but also the mental and motivational sides as well. Coaches Featured in This

In this episode, three coaches give us their approaches to adjustments to their defensive units. These mid-season evaluations are crucial to remaining on the right track or getting back on the right track when necessary. Each coach gives unique insight into how he views the successes and challenges a defense faces and how to continue to coach the unit throughout the season. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach, Mars High School (PA) Shane Dierking, Defensive Coordinator, North Central College Ty Gower, Defensive Coordinator, Princeton High School (TX) Show Notes: Eric Kasperowicz Success Indicators Point Per Series Areas of Weakness Asking Yourself the Right Questions Making Adjustments  Get an Outsider's View Shane Dierking Finding Your Identity Weekly Goals as Motivation Focus on the Now But See the Bigger Picture Presenting the Results to the Defense Ty Gower Approach to Mid-Season Adjustments  Looking at the Impact of Injuries Self-Scout Focus on Getting B

In this episode, AJ Smith, offensive coordinator for the Houston Roughnecks, helps us keep our call sheets and game plans simple, while continuing to evolve as coaches. Show Notes: Keeping It Simple Process for Adding/Deleting Have More Things That Beat Everything If You Didn’t Use It in a Week, Retrain It Be Disciplined to Not Add Too Much 80% of Your Game Plan Should Be Stuff You Have Been Doing Since Camp Put New Things in the Openers The Conversion Rate of Two-Pointer Take Weeks to Develop a Concept Building Confidence Trying to Replicate Plays from Twitter Developing Your Style Building and Adjusting While Staying True to Style Stay on the Cutting-Edge at the High School Level Additional Episodes with AJ Smith: OC Office Hour The Most Important Components of Offense Related Resources: Official Air Raid Certification Air Raid Blog 2023 National Air Raid Convention 2023 Official Air Raid Masters Follow All We Are Doing: Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of epi

As your team gets to the middle part of the season, it is important to be in tune with what your players are feeling physically as the reps of the season begin to take their toll. Today, coaches have access to all kinds of technology to help be in sync with our players. These tools allow us to better understand what reps to give players in practice, how to scale back, and how to push them when necessary. In this episode, two coaches share their philosophies and approaches to keeping their teams healthy and performing optimally as the season rolls on. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Cris Reisert, Head Coach, Tiffin University Chris Softley, Head Coach, Lubbock Christian School Show Notes: Recovery Workouts Everyone Practices/Suits Up Practice Plans Lifting Plans Game Day Lifts Know Their Fatigue Meters 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 choice

The mid-season self-scout provides insight into the calls we move forward with as well as what we need to do to keep our culture at the heart of our team’s performance. In this episode, two coaches put together these two aspects of your team’s performance to this point in the season, providing actionable data to optimize your chances for success in the second half of the season. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Dante Bartee, Analyst, University of Oregon Morgan Scalley, Defensive Coordinator, University of Utah Show Notes: A Methodical Approach to Self-Scouting How Plans Have Worked So Far Where to Go Next Four Aspects of the Data Self-Scouting Culture RSNB: Relentless, Smart, Nasty, Ballhawks 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 mid season is definitely a time to keep a focus on developing fundamentals and football IQ for how those fundamentals are applied within the context of the game. In this episode, we talk with three coaches about how they use competition and accountability to keep their teams engaged, as well as what is emphasized in meetings, practice periods, and drills to accomplish that end. Each coach shares an idea on how they keep their teams focused so that execution on game day is as sharp as possible. These ideas can provide great value to your team here in the mid season. Coaches Featured in This Episode: Eric Marty, Offensive Coordinator, Michigan Panthers Scotty Walden, Head Coach, Austin Peay State University Tommy Zagorski, Head Coach, Otterbein University Show Notes: Unit or Team Video Quizzes For The Brand (FTB) Situational Competitions Developing EDD with Situational Focus Visit CoachandCoordinator.com to listen to the entire library of episodes in The Season. Follow us on Twitter/X @CoachKGrab

The self-scout is an invaluable tool for any offensive coordinator. It involves a thorough analysis of one's own team's offensive tendencies and performance. It helps you identify patterns in your play calling and maximizes your strengths and weaknesses. Ultimately, self-scouting promotes adaptability and unpredictability, key elements in outsmarting opposing defenses. It provides a roadmap for improvement, making us more versatile and better equipped to win by constantly evolving and staying one step ahead of the competition. That’s what we will be discussing with James Vint today. We take a look at simple ways to look at the data that are efficient with your time yet produce actionable information to put your offensive in a position to win. The actionable part is the wrinkles and adjustments that you strategically implement as the season rolls on. We cover all of that with Coach Vint. Show Notes: Importance of the self-scout Don’t be out-coached How to think about tendencies Setting up tendencies Th

When we hit the middle of the season one aspect to pay attention to is the mental and emotional state of our team. To this point in the season, there’s a range of successes or failures a team may have experienced. Things may be 100% on track for your goals as a team for the season, or the goals your team was focused on may be out of their control. This is something that my coaching staff and I had to deal with at one of the high school programs I was leading. We hit the midpoint of the season expecting to be doing much better than we did. We hit adversity early and struggled. In our first game, we lost to a team that I scheduled because I knew it would be a challenge and we were looking to push our program forward with a stronger schedule. We won two games then lost a tight game and a double overtime game to two of the tougher opponents in our conference, so we sat at the midpoint with a conference championship and the playoffs out of our control.   We could see emotionally that our team was drained after a

On today’s episode, we take a look at mid-season measurements of offensive success plus ideas on how to keep an offense evolving as the season continues. Joining us to discuss these topics are three offensive coordinators North Dakota State’s Tyler Roehl, Fayetteville High School’s Jay Wilkinson, and University of Fundlay’s Kyle Ohradzansky. They talk about key metrics that show them how they are doing, making sense of what is working and what isn’t, and what to do with that information to keep their offenses progressing. Tyler Roehl The rule of 50  Developing personnel and skill sets  Evolving and improving Jay Wilkinson Key metrics following week three  Understanding what to focus on moving forward   Playing complementary football Kyle Ohradzansky Relying on what they do best and what the players understand Embrace their identity but add a twist  Importance of consistency for the offensive line   Related Episodes: Tyler Roehl: Making the Fullback Great Again Utilizing the TE and FB in the P