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After being an assistant at Somers High School (NY) under his father since 2008, Anthony DeMatteo took over as new varsity head football coach on May 25. It was something he dreamed of since he was a child. Coach DeMatteo was part of a state title, three Section 1 crowns, and a regional bowl title during his 12 seasons coaching under his father. He also played at Somers under his father and graduated in 2003. His father retired after the 2020 season after 22 seasons with Somers and 52 seasons overall. He was Section 1’s winningest coach, finishing with 360 career wins, just four short of the New York State record. We sat down with Coach Anthony DeMatteo at the NYSHSFCA Clinic and talked about the aspects of the program that helped them to a state title. Show Notes: Growing up in a football family Aspects of their culture that led to a championship Mentorship programs with players It starts with the youth program Varsity players serving as youth coaches Clinics for youth coaches  Mentorship program wit

On today’s episode, which is the last in a series that we shared over the last month, we focus on Coaching Innovations that help your players on the field. While we were at AFCA, our team walked around the exhibit hall to look at some of the most innovative products in the market. We identified a dozen that we feel help make a coach more efficient, enhance player development, and ultimately add to the win column. Please take note that none of these companies paid to be on the podcast. This episode is purely for our research and for your benefit as a listener. You may have heard of some of these companies, but some are brand new to the market. All are innovative in their approach to helping you as a coach.  Each organization was asked four questions: How does this product/service make me more efficient as a coach? How does it help me develop my players? How does it help me win? What’s the feature that coaches like the most? The objective is to provide a glimpse into these companies and what they can d

Today’s episode is taken from a presentation at Lauren’s First and Goal Coaches Clinic. UTSA Defensive Line Coach Siddiq Haynes lays out his process for putting his players in a position to get to the quarterback, or as he calls it, “Sack City.” The 3rd Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Virtual Clinic (Lfgf2023.coachesclinic.com) is March 9th-11th, and we need your help! This event is a chance for you to learn all aspects of the game from college and pro coaches, while helping children and families in need. This clinic benefits families who have a child undergoing cancer treatment as well as pediatric brain tumor research. Lauren's First and Goal is not a pass-through organization. All of the proceeds go to those who need it, and there are plenty. Marianne Loose and her team of volunteers work directly with those families. Bring your entire staff to this clinic, and please make other coaches aware of this opportunity to learn and help others. Show Notes: Background Overview Stats: Evaluating who you are bas

We sat down with Maurice Linguist, Head Coach of the University of Buffalo, at the New York State High School Football Coaching Association Clinic and talked about leadership. In becoming the new head coach at Buffalo, Coach Linguist was tasked with taking over a program with 100 days until kickoff. He talks about what they focused on and how they met the challenges presented by today’s football landscape. We also discuss mindset, relationships, leadership, accountability, and how to successfully lead a program. Whether you are a head coach or a position coach, there are plenty of takeaways in this conversation. Also see the links below to a segment of Coach Linguist's talk from the 2022 clinic, as well as to full presentations from 2021 and 2022. Show Notes: The changing landscape of college football What it means to take over a program Latest takeover in the history of college football It’s all about getting it done Mindset - begin with the end in mind Key to getting focused and getting started quick

We sat down with Garrett McLaughlin, Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Ends Coach at New Hampshire, to discuss special teams self-scout and how it can be used to improve scheme and technique. This episode was recorded at the New York State Football Coaches Association Clinic. Garrett McLaughlin is in his second season with UNH, coordinating the special teams and coaching the defensive ends. In 2021, both starting defensive ends coached by McLaughlin earned All-Conference honors. The Wildcats finished second overall in the CAA in sacks for the season.   Show Notes: Overview of offseason special teams evaluation Drive start average Hidden yards Calculating drive start average A complementary football number Making it actionable Calculating hidden yardage Goals +75 on hidden yardage, +1 X-play, no penalties Charting the punt returner Using the info to help improve the returner Kickoff placement Understanding how to work on things to improve the numbers Adjustments to punts and punt coverage E

David Moskowitz is the Head Coach at James I. O’Neill High School. They won a state championship in 2022, and Coach Moskowitz shares some of what they did with their culture and leadership, in the classroom, offseason, and practice that helped bring their team to the top. He also shares their three-back stacked RPO package. Show Notes: Changing from I formation to fitting the personnel A three-year process on culture Building trust Using 7 on 7 to teach competition Incentives in the weight room  Using Sunday’s to meet on Zoom in offseason Keeping multi-sport kids at a small school connected to football Interactive meetings no longer than 45 minutes Getting it done with a three man staff Keeping all players involved Pass rush period for offensive line Watching where players eyes are focused Leadership council Three-back stacked RPO Coach Mentioned in This Episode: Matt Drinkall - Coaching Cues in the Classroom, on the Field, and In-Game: https://apple.co/3XCrdti Additional Episodes Recorded a

Curt Fitzpatrick was named SUNY Cortland’s Head Coach in February 2020. Due to COVID-19, the Red Dragons didn't compete that fall, but in his first season on the field in 2021, Coach Fitzpatrick led Cortland to one of the best seasons in school history. Cortland finished 11-1 to tie a school record for wins in a season. That mark included the Red Dragons' first 10-0 season since 1988, capped by a win over Ithaca in the annual Cortaca Jug game. Coach Fitzpatrick followed that campaign up by leading the Dragons to a 9-2 season in 2022 and a bid to the NCAA playoffs. Before Cortland, Coach Fitzpatrick was at the helm of SUNY Morrisville. During his 7-year tenure, he guided SUNY Morrisville to four winning seasons, one conference championship, and three postseason ECAC bowl appearances. Hear from Coach Fitzpatrick as he details what culture he wants to establish, his offensive philosophy, and what he’s looking forward to the most. Show Notes: Being multiple Advantages of niche offenses Defining multiplicity

Andrew Jackson is in his second year as the Defensive Line Coach at West Virginia. Jackson came to Morgantown after serving as the Defensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Defense at Old Dominion for the 2020 season. He enjoyed prior stops at James Madison as the Defensive Tackles Coach, Mississippi State as the Defensive Quality Control Coach, Fordham as the Defensive Line Coach, Penn State as a Graduate Assistant with the defensive line, as well as Stony Brook as a GA, and Assistant Defensive Line Coach. Coach Jackson joined the podcast at the NYSHSFCA Coaches Clinic to discuss his approach to coaching the defensive line. Show Notes: Start in coaching Influences Being real with your players Scientific approach to coaching Playing more guys in a game Not a cookie-cutter approach Understanding learning styles Matching personnel vs. each opponent Fitting the scheme to personnel The meeting room Watching practice and game film with players Growing the relationships outside of football In

2022 AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year Joe Gerbino, Offensive Coordinator at Utica College, sat down with us at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic to discuss how they play as many players as they can on offense, building around skill sets, and building relationships. Show Notes: Becoming a coach Influences An “our” system “A hundred starters” Ivy League package When your best players are your best leaders Using a dynamic slot Challenges of playing a lot of players Determining who fits in personnel packages KYP - Know your personnel Sharing knowledge and developing professionally Absorb what applies  Winning edge - be elite at building relationships Related Content: Coach Gerbino’s Course - “Adding Variety of Offense: Red Zone, Empty, and Condensed Sets” NYHSFCA Channel on CoachTube Follow Coach Gerbino and Keith Twitter: @CoachGerbino @CoachKGrabowski Listen to More Coach and Coordinator Podcast Episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head Coach Nate Milne has led the Muhlenberg football program to unprecedented heights since taking over following the 2017 season. Coach Milne has a record of 35-5 in his three seasons, leading the Mules to the Centennial Conference championship, the NCAA quarterfinals and a final ranking in the Division III top 10 all three years. Muhlenberg advanced to the national quarterfinals for the first time ever in 2018 and the NCAA semifinals for the first time in 2019. Milne was named Centennial Conference coach of the year all three seasons. Show Notes: Influences What he learned in approach to recruiting What his our niche? How do we find them? How do we land them? Why play action pass is an important component in conflicting defenders Having a play action pass for every run Advantages of play action for protection Keys to creating the structure Play faster than you do in the run Coaching point for the OL “The Soon to Be World Famous Freeze Technique” OL loophole in the rules Installing play action

Jason is a great example of that…he’s a great teacher. He’s working multiple schemes. He was a head coach…it was probably one of the best interviews I’ve had in 5 years.” - -Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel on hiring Jason Houghtaling as the new offensive line coach. On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski speaks with Jason Houghtaling (Hoss), who was the head coach at Wagner at the time of this recording. He had prior stops as Wagner’s offensive Coordinator, Cornell’s offensive coordinator, Hudson Valley Community College Head Coach, and began his coaching career at Milford Academy (NY). Coach Hoss joined the podcast today to talk about his transition to head coach at Wagner and how he builds his program, coaching the offensive line, and more. Show Notes: Where the name Coach Hoss comes from When Hoss knew he wanted to be a coach How much his o-line mentality played into his coaching Transitioning from an assistant to Head Coach at the same school What they

On today's podcast, we sit down with Michael Toerper, head coach of Ithaca College. He discusses his start in coaching, influences, his pillars of coaching - attitude, prepartation, and teaching, and his passion for special teams. He also shares his keys to being able to have a successful year one as a head coach. This was recorded at the New York State High School Football Association Clinic at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York. Coach Toerper completed his first season as a head coach at Ithaca College. He was named as the 11th head coach of the Ithaca College football program on February 18, 2022. In his first season as head coach in 2022, Toerper guided the Bombers to one of their most historic seasons in program history. The Bombers finished 12-1 and reached the NCAA Division III Quarterfinals. IC secured its first undefeated regular season since 1986 and claimed its first outright Liberty League title with a 31-28 win over Union. The regular season was capped off with a 34-17 win over Cortland in

Joe Davis is now the Head Coach for Western Illinois. This episode is a segment for his clinic talk at Lauren’s First and Goal.  The clinic benefits so many families who need help while their child is treated for cancer, and it also benefits pediatric brain tumor research. Show Notes: -Everyone runs the same stuff for the most part -How can we do it better by focusing on details -Common language -Sinking towards mediocrity -Mission statement for your room - OEP -Sets a standard for the room and competition -Operations -Cadence and manipulate the snap count -Efficiency -Shooting for perfection and settling for excellence -Production -DSR Drive Success Rate -Getting a young QB started
-Qb coach needs to organize mind and sets the tempo -QB Manual -Meeting plans -Great note-taking instead of playbooks -Footwork is the clock -Organized cut-ups -The on field plan -If you want to be a great thrower you have to throw -Drills are based on two things pocket movement and ball location -Miss outside and live for anoth

Nick Sheridan reunited with Husky head coach Kalen DeBoer on the 2022 staff as Washington's tight ends coach.  When DeBoer moved on to Alabama, Sheridan followed and became the Offensive Coordinator for the 2024 season. Sheridan, who was offensive coordinator at Indiana the previous two seasons, worked as tight ends coach under DeBoer at Indiana in 2019, when DeBoer was in charge of the Hoosiers' offense.  A former walk-on quarterback, who eventually earned a scholarship, at Michigan (2006-2010), Sheridan began his college coaching career at Western Kentucky, first as a GA in 2011, then as quarterbacks coach the following year.   After stops at South Florida and Tennessee, he was hired as quarterbacks coach at Indiana in 2017, when he was named one of the top-30 coaches under the age of 30 by 247Sports.com. In 2019, with DeBoer as offensive coordinator, Sheridan coached the tight ends. On today’s podcast which is a segment from the IHSFCA Clinic, Coach Sheridan shares his process of putting together an off

On today’s episode, we focus on innovations in coaching that allow for coaches on both the college and high school side to provide verifiable data and measurables through technology and AI as well as being able to analyze and better determine the fit of a prospect in a program. On both the high school and college side, technology exists to help you better understand the talent in your pipeline. While at AFCA, Keith walked around and took a look at some of the most innovative products in the market. He identified a dozen that help make a coach more efficient, enhance player development, and ultimately add to the win column. We sat down with representatives from Catapult, Reel Analytics, and War Room to discuss the technology they developed. Please note that none of these companies paid to be on the podcast. This was purely Keith's research and time spent with them to learn more about what they do. Some of these you may have heard of, and some are brand new to the market, but all are innovative in their approac

J.P. Nerbun is the founder of TOC Culture System, a mentor, writer, coach, and sports consultant. He’s worked with numerous football teams in helping them install a culture system. Today he shares insight into some of the best practices in implementing a culture system, repeating buy-in, building relationships, doing accountability and discipline in a productive way, and player development plans. Show Notes: -Background -Book -Systems approach -What drives the system -Change starts with the coach working on himself/herself -Establish, support and enforce the culture -Culture is measured in two ways -Decentralize command -Establish connections and standards -Goal is to have high character, intrisincally motivated individuals -Tips on establishing and strengthening relationships with players -Mike Abrashoff -Listen first and speak last -Empathic listening and intentional one on ones -Leadership council with 1-4 ratio -Delegating to the units -Connecting team beyond position groups -Check-ins and conversations

On today’s episode which is the first of four in a series that we will share over the next two weeks, we focus on Coaching Innovations that help you teach your players in the classroom. While at AFCA, Keith walked around and took a look at some of the most innovative products in the market. He identified a dozen that help make a coach more efficient, enhance player development, and ultimately add to the win column. Please note that none of these companies paid to be on the podcast. This was purely Keith's research and time spent with them to learn more about what they do. Some of these you may have heard of, and some are brand new to the market, but all are innovative in their approach to helping you as a coach.   All of them were asked four questions as you will hear: 1. How does this make me more efficient as a coach 2. How does this help me develop my players 3. How does this help us win 4. What’s the feature that coaches like the most The objective is that you get a feel for these companies and what the

On today's podcast, we discuss building a brand and identity for your units within the bigger umbrella of culture within a program. John Weaver is the Receivers Coach, Head Track Coach, and Director of Athletic Advancement at Madison Ridgeland Academy (MRA) in Mississippi. Coach has won State Championships in both football & track. He has created some excellent courses on CoachTube. He is Co-Host of the Culture Classroom Podcast with John Torrey, a former NFL, and College coach and currently running back and head wrestling coach and author of "More than the Game"  Show Notes: -Having a strong brand starts with the culture -Culture can’t be replicated -Culture is about taking care of people -The word “intentional” is overused and underutilized -You can’t fake it. It has to be who you are -Coaching is not a copy-past function -When getting a great idea - how can I make it fit my coaching? -John Madden -Build on the things that stick -If you find an idea you like, explore it and find more like it -Start small -

Kratik Malhotra is the director of sports science and analytics for the Texas A&M football team. He has a diverse background in artificial intelligence, sports analytics and sports science. Malhotra has been an integral part of Jimbo Fisher’s staff since 2013, leading Florida State’s sports science testing, research and implementation. After moving to the United States and graduating with a master’s in sport management from Florida State in 2012, Malhotra worked with the NFL and NBA combine programs at IMG Academy and consulted a number of NFL, NBA and MLS teams during his stint with STATSports Technolgies. He sat down with at the Catapult Sports Coaches Lounge to share insight into what data has to offer coaches to improve their approach to how they develop athletes. Show Notes: -His start in football -Getting to Florida state with Jimbo Fischer and a National Championship -Player load and fatigue -Building a team with data -Developing scheme by better understanding what you have via data -Coaches using dat

We sat down with Speed Expert Bill Parisi at the Catapult Coaches Lounge at AFCA.  Bill Parisi has served as a consultant and/or featured lecturer for several sports-related organizations, including the NFL, USA Football, Nike, Reebok, and numerous sports industry associations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). In addition to speaking, writing, and consulting, Parisi has been featured on Fox Sports, ESPN, The Today Show, CNBC, ESPN the Magazine, Sporting News, The New York Times, U.S.A. Today, CBI, Men’s Health and Running magazine. Show Notes: -Sports science behind speed development -Understanding volume -Acceleration - Force/Velocity profiles -Understanding deficiencies for development -Individualizing plans -“Mailboxing” the athletes -Cheetahs and Rhinos -Understanding how pla