Usa Football Coach And Coordinator Podcast

On today's episode, Dr. Mayur Pandya and Joe Kasper of Ace Sports Performance join Keith on the podcast to discuss their work with top NFL quarterbacks. Kasper, and assistant quarterback at Duke and Dr. Pandya joined together to develop a protocol for developing the mental performance of elite athletes in helping them understand their mental focus and the concept they created of "energy pie." In the first half of this discussion, Pandia and Kasper give an overview of their work. Part two will focus on specific examples on how both areas of psychiatry and performance work together. Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/coach-stress-mixdown?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/smart-coaching-athlete-coach-mental-health?in=user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/mindsets-and-opportunities-for-growth-dr-fergus-connolly https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/utilizing-your-strength-coach-kurt-hester-head-strength-co

Starting the season off on the right foot is as important as ever, and on today's episode, four FBS coaches share how they approach the first meeting with their position group. 00:19 Ty Nix, Defensive Coordinator, UTSA - establishing relationships love and caring for players 03:00 Eric Mele, Runningbacks Coach, Mississippi - setting standards and expectations for success 06:12 Craig Stutzman, Co-OC/QB Coach, Washington State - attitude and work ethic to be the best position group in the country 12:25 Cody Kennedy, Tulane - educating players to best do their jobs Related content: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/training-camp-series Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski @CoachTyroneNix @CoachMeleMSU @CoachStutzman @CoachCKennedy footballdevelopment.com fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast we put a focus on how to best prepare your team for week one. As we face new challenges, now is a time to apply some of the best knowledge and science in sport to have our team and players performing optimally. Joining us are three Division 1 strength and conditioning coaches and a state champion on how they apply the science. 2:01 Louisiana Tech strength and conditioning coach Kurt Hester: Why old school conditioning is out of date 6:50Ryan Horton, Director of Applied Sports Science at Georgia Tech: Key things to look at to make sure kids are performing optimally, and adjusting practice to simulate game tempo 13:31Kirk Fridrich: Building into week 1 and mapping out camp accordingly 20:15 Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athlete High Performance at the College of William & Mary: The first game conundrum and coaching your team into shape Related: Kurt Hester Full Episode: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/training-camp-new-systems-for-lifting-and-conditioning-in-season

On today's podcast we re-visit our conversations with six FBS coaches on how they work on the fundamentals in camp. With an unprecedented time ahead of us we need to be efficient and effective with the time available, and these coaches explain how they use their individual time to improve their players. Joining us are: Scott Fountain, Special Teams Coordinator, Arkansas Tyrone Nix, Defensive Coordinator, UTSA Eric Mele, RB Coach, Mississippi State Craig Stutzman, Co-OC/QB Coach, Washington State Cody Kennedy, OL Coach, Tulane Nick Sheridan, OC/QB Coach, Indiana @CoachTyroneNix @CoachMeleMSU @CoachStutzman @CoachCKennedy @IUCoachSheridan @CoachSFountain Related - Training Camp Series Playlist: soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/training-camp-series footballdevelopment.com fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, we pull together the thoughts of nine coaches from the FBS to learn how they evaluate their individual position and units. Evaluation is always important, and maybe even more so in a season that will have less time to prepare players for week 1. 1:14 David Elson, Marian University DC on communication and expectations to set the process. 8:06 Tyrone Nix, current defensive coordinator UTSA on the product that is seen on game day 10:56 Bobby Acosta, former FBS, FCS, D3 coach, current head coach at IMG Academy on evaluation of playmakers and building the offensive line. 14:36 Eric Mele, RB coach Mississippi State, evaluating the measurables for the running backs 19:21 Eric Eidsness, offensive coordinator/QB Coach Northern Illinois, objectivity through specific grading criteria. 26:14 Craig Stutzman, co-offensive coordinator/QB coach Washington State, holistic grading and creating one voice for QB/WR. 31:55 Cody Kennedy, OL coach Tulane, the O-Line Stock Report and evaluating to create chemis

On today's episode Keith Larson, WR coach at Bucknell University joins us to share how he has built culture on special teams as well as organization and planning as a special teams coordinator at previous coaching stops. 1:31 Why coach? 3:00 Gaining understanding of recruiting through working in admission and financial aid. 6:55 Understanding the needs of the college in recruiting 9:20 Key learning early in his career 11:08 Dealing with no football this fall 13:55 Learning from the shutdown 16:38 SWAG culture on special teams 19:40 Being efficient with time and special teams planning 23:25 Prep work the week before 26:23 Game plan variation week to week 28:24 Practice time allocation 31:45 Ideas picked up in the off season 33:29 Winning Edge - Perspective, Purpose, Perseverance 35:06 Recruiting areas Twitter: @CoachKLars @CoachKGrabowski fdm.usafootball.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a crossover episode of Football for All(designed for your youth football community), we are joined by a key uprising component to the sport of football, the female football player. Sam Rapaport is the Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion at the NFL. At a young age, Sam was involved in flag football and then progressed to the tackle level. Now being in the front office of the National Football League, she talks about the importance of young girls and women involved in the sport of football. The presence of women in the game from playing to getting hired on to coaching staffs is a hot topic in today’s society. Sam is a living role model for any girl who has the dream of playing football or reaching employment in any NFL front office. Listen to her opinions on how football can truly be a game enjoyed by all. 2:41 How Sam got involved with football 4:10 How playing football drove her to work in professional football 4:21 Women’s presence growing in the sport 7:00 Flag football becoming

Joe Kasper joined the Duke coaching staff in March of 2018 and serves as an assistant coach to Coach Cutcliffe working quarterbacks after spending the previous season working with defensive backs. Prior to joining the Blue Devil staff, Kasper coached the wide receivers at John Carroll University during the 2017 campaign and directed the defensive backs at his alma mater, Mentor (Ohio) High School, in 2015-16. He also has previous experience with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns, serving as a Player Personnel and Development Assistant from 2013-15. Kasper lettered three seasons on the gridiron at Baldwin Wallace University and earned Capital One Academic All-America honors before graduating in 2015 with a degree in political science. He currently is an owner in Ace Performance which focuses on the mental performance aspects of sport. On today's podcast, Kasper shares his insight into coaching players on mindfulness and with what he calls the "energy pie." 1:46 Building relationships 7:10 Building culture in a

Darrell Royal was University of Texas Head Coach from 1957-1976. He also was head coach at Mississippi State and Washington. He won three national championships with a career record of 184-60-5. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. In Royal's 20 years as head coach, Texas never had a losing season. In 1963, Royal wrote a book, Darrell Royal Talks Football, and it is packed with football wisdom. Without a single diagram in the book, it is coaching knowledge that is timeless. His chapter “The Simple Life in Coaching” is full of insight that holds true today. On today’s podcast, Keith Grabowski shares that chapter. The Why’s of Football The Coaching Brotherhood Coaches’ Approach The Other “Schools” The New, Sophisticated Player Keep It Simple Avoid Mistakes A Confused Player Cannot Be Aggressive Be Quick or Dead Progress Toward Simplicity When Variety is Not the Spice of Life Related: From Woody Hayes Book: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/woody-hayes-5-yard-fence-ru

WHAT IS IT? EPISODE 1 It's a mouthful, that's for sure. Find out what this new model means for you as a parent, coach or league. Guest: Michael Krueger, USA Football’s Director of Coaching What is the Football Development Model? USA Football's Senior Director of Education explains the six pillars of the FDM as well as the process and why it is needed. Youth coaches, parents, and league commissioners, as well as the high school coach who oversees his youth program will find this conversation beneficial. Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast host Keith Grabowski goes into his playbook to share Woody Hayes' 5 yard fence rule on defense explaining how it is very useful for defenses that use sims and creepers as well as how it can create a drill to teach proper run fits for outside defenders on inside run and ball away. Grabowski goes into his experience with the technique in the Stunt 4-3 defense aka "The Steel Curtain" created by Chuck Noll, Bud Carson, and George Perles, and how it influence other coaches like Nick Saban. Twitter @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast is Dr. Brian Gearity professor of sport coaching at the University of Denver. Dr. Gearity has been the director of the Master of Arts in Sport Coaching program at Denver since 2014. Before teaching at Denver, Dr. Gearity spent five years at the University of Southern Mississippi as an assistant professor of Sport Coaching Education. As a coach, Dr. Gearity’s specialty is in the strength and conditioning side. Dr. Gearity worked as a strength coach at the University of Tennessee for nine years and received his PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tennessee in 2009. On today’s podcast, Dr. Gearity talks with host Keith Grabowski about a chapter from his new book and how we can create change as coaches. Link to chapter: https://book2look.com/book/irayZbi7Xf?fbclid=IwAR1cUDh_sHNuRnwWcrdSXnLZ_Lr8jGCsVjv-eWSxRIEWY86u3_WOpwuqgKA Related: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/sets/smart-coaching-series Learn more about your ad choices

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Pittsburgh, Coach Michael Stacchiotti. After playing at Baldwin-Wallace University for three seasons at both linebacker and fullback, Michael Stacchiotti went on to become a strength coach. He first worked at Girard High School and Ursuline High School. Coach Stacchiotti then followed suit with stints on the football strength and conditioning staffs at Colorado State (2015-16), Cincinnati (2017), and Mississippi State (2018). In 2019, Coach Stacchiotti worked as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as well. 2:43 Intro 4:57 Developing athletes at different levels 9:50 Types of lifting 12:57 Utilizing technology 18:46 Core lifts for high school athletes 22:46 Best ways to measure progress 26:25 Metrics used in program 29:19 Decelerating your body 33:22 Conditioning your joints 36:14 Reading content You can follow Coach Stacchiotti on Twitter her

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we are joined by the Quarterbacks Coach and Passing Game Coordinator at the University of Findlay, Kyle Ohradzansky. Coach Ohradzansky is in his third season as an assistant football coach at the University of Findlay in 2020 after spending a pair of seasons as a graduate assistant for Findlay from 2016-17.  A Baldwin Wallace University graduate, Coach Ohradzansky played football at BW for 2 seasons, winning the starting quarterback spot during the 2013 season before sitting out due to injury before the 2014 season.  While injured, Coach Ohradzansky served as a student coach, breaking down film and assisting in the development of the offensive game plan.  He began his collegiate career at Lafayette College, where he redshirted for one season and played quarterback for one season. 2:43 Coach’s Backstory 4:04 Winning the QB Battle 5:48 Rivalry Games 7:06 Becoming a college coach 9:51 Unexpected opportunities 11:29 The traits of a coach 12:41 Getting your

Crossover Episode from the Football For All Podcast: Mount Vernon High School (Indiana) head coach Mike Kirschner sits down with Keith on this episode of the Football For All Podcast. Kirschner, who guided Ben Davis to a Class 6A state title in 2014, his second there, shares the secrets to his successful collaboration with the local youth and middle school programs. He discusses how he prepares youth players and parents in his youth programs t see the game is fun. He also discusses how he ensures that his youth coaches are prepared to coach the game and provide a positive experience. Free Shoulder Tackle System mentioned in podcast: footballdevelopment.com Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Hyland is the Wisconsin's all-time leader in career wins as a head coach and his ability to get his St. Mary’s Springs and was named the 2019 Associated Press coach of the year. Springs defeated Regis 7-0 in WIAA Division 6 championship game for the team's third consecutive state title. It was the ninth WIAA championship for Hyland and the 17th state title overall when including Springs’ eight championships as a member of WISAA. Hyland’s overall record stands at 477-107-2 in 49 seasons with the Ledgers and the program has also finished as state runner-up nine times, putting Springs' championship game appearance total at 26. Hyland is the #3 winningest active coach and #6 all-time winningest coach in high school football history. On today's podcast he sheds light on what has brought him success over the coach of a career spanning five decades. 2:20 Entering the coaching profession 4:06 Turning the program around after a 1-15-2 start to his career 6:50 Pillars of his program start with toughness 8:50 B

In today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Jeff Steinberg, head coach at Beaumont High School in California. Prior to taking over at Beaumont in 2018, Steinberg served as the head coach at Rancho Verde, where he posted a 33-8 record over three seasons that included back-to-back CIF-SS semifinal appearances in 2015 and 2016 and a Division 3 title in 2017. Grabowski and Coach Steinberg discussed preparation for the season considering the different states of conditioning and preparedness based on the shutdown and time away from our programs. Steinberg also emphasizes the importance of connection and how they accomplished that at Beaumont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast we share an episode from our Football For All Podcast. Our guest is seven-time state champion at Roncalli HS, Bruce Scifres. Scifres led the Rebels to seven Indiana state championships, the most recent being his undefeated team of 2016. His record was 248-88. Scifres, who has been named executive director of the Catholic Youth Organization of Indianapolis joins us to discuss implementation of the Football Development Model and how it helps the high school coach build a K-12 program in his community. Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, University of Findlay offensive coordinator, Kory Allen shares some innovations he has been a part of as well as his advice on how to be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Entering his 15th season with the Oilers in 2020-21 Allen’s leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball.  The 2019 version of the Oilers offense scored 38 points per game and picked up 463 yards per game.  While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked: 1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359) 3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5) 3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%) 5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5) 6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9) 11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%) 6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%) 18th in toal offense in 2015 (4

Randy Allen, head coach at Highland Park High School in Texas, is one of the winningest active high school coaches in America. Known for wearing a fedora in honor of Tom Landry, Allen has impacted his community on and off the field in a positive way. On today's podcast he joins host Keith Grabowski to discuss fun, family, and a number of other aspects upon which he has built one of the most successful careers in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices