Intentionally Grounded

Episode 72 features the former Ohio State Head Coach and current Youngstown St. University President Jim Tressel. Coach Tressel shares with us lessons from his coaching career, the importance of adaptability,  insights on motivating and uniting players, and some of his favorite coaching memories & stories from his time at Youngstown St. & Ohio State.

Episode 71 features the former Head Coach at Brainerd High School, Ron Stolski.  In this episode Coach Stolski relives his coaching career spanning 58 years and details some of the core tenets of his coaching philosophy, recommendations for building a staff and culture, and advice for longevity in today’s coaching profession.  Finally, Coach shares what he hopes to be his legacy in coaching as he wraps up a coaching career for the ages as one of Minnesota’s most winningest coaches in history.  He’s, without a doubt, a coach for the ages and a treasure of the state of Minnesota.

Episode 70 features the Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach for Northern Illinois, Eric Eidsness.  Coach discusses his playing career and rise in the coaching profession, adjustments for players transitioning from high school to college, and formulating your offensive gameplan around personnel.

Episode 69 features the Head Coach of Fort Dodge High School, Nik Moser.  Coach Moser will detail his rise in the coaching profession, discuss his mentors and coaching philosophy, describe his offense and playcalling philosophy, and walk us through the thought processes he uses to make playcalls during crucial situations.  

Episode 68 features the head coach of Woodbury HS, Andy Hill.  Coach Hill teaches us the basic philosophy, concepts, and terminology of the Woodbury Spread Offense.  We also discuss timeline implementation, building your playbook, maximizing your athletes' talents, and the formations and run schemes that comprise the Woodbury Spread. For the full episode with video cutups and additional details, check out Coach Hill's episode on our YouTube Channel by searching Intentionally Grounded. 

Episode 67 features the Offensive Coordinator at Wayne State, Logan Masters. Coach Masters takes us through the blocking drills and fundamentals he teaches his wide receivers to help create explosive plays in the run and pass game.

Episode 66 features Mental Performance Certified coach, keynote speaker, and author of It Doesn't Happen By Accident: The 6 Keys to ​Leading with Intention & It Doesn't Happen By Accident: Living a Life of Purpose, Ethan Miller.  Ethan will discuss with us the value of mental performance and how unlocking and training the mind can benefit athletes holistically.  He will also share with us tips and technique for developing mentally tough student-athletes that can benefit all organizations. 

Episode 65 features the return of 24/7’s recruiting analyst for the University of Minnesota, Ryan Burns.  Ryan discusses the prospects to look for in the upcoming 2021 class, evaluates the 2020 classes that have recently completed, and also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming season for college programs across the nation.

Episode 64 features the Offensive Line Coach of the University at Buffalo, Scott Fuchs. Looking to learn the A Gap Power scheme that has been the hallmark of the North Dakota State, Wyoming, and now Kansas State running game?  Coach Scott Fuchs has you covered detailing the teaching points and scheme for running A Gap power and adjusting it to combat modern defensive schematics and techniques.

Episode 63 features Stacy Nelson of Crucial Conversations. In this episode, we discuss the art of crucial conversations and how coaches, colleagues, and athletes can navigate difficult conversations to produce a result that is beneficial for all parties involved. The skills and tips shared in this episode will equip listeners with the tools necessary to manage their emotions and navigate successfully through their next crucial conversation when it inevitably arises.

Episode 62 features the head coach of Northwestern College, Matt McCarty.  Coach shares his coaching journey which has lead him to Northwestern College and the numerous influences along the way.  He also details the culture and leadership training that comprise Northwestern football and the impact each has on the future of the program.

Episode 61 features Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute’s Matthew Whiat.  We discuss a relationship centered leadership model, Mr. Whiat’s military influences on his leadership development, time management in leadership, and bridging the gap between how we treat family and how we treat those we work with.

Episode 60 features author of The Lens and Hidden Talent, Travis Daugherty.  In this episode we discuss the power and role of parents in developing well-rounded, championship level children, while also discussing the role of the coach in developing championship level parents.  We also discuss topics such as handling criticism, entitlement, taking risks, and instant gratification.

Episode 59 features the defensive coordinator for Robinson HS and host of the Real46Defense website, Robert Rubel.  We discuss the history and evolution of the 46 defense, personnel and adjustments to combat current offensive trends, and tips and strategies for implementing the 46 defense at your school.

Episode 58 features author and podcast host JP Nerbun.  JP discusses tactics in building a culture, motivating players, and administering praise and discipline.  We also detail how to navigate emotionally charged situations and connect with parents and athletes in a purposeful manner.

Episode 57 features the head coach of Clear Creek Amana, Gabe Bakker. Coach Bakker discusses his leadership development program, turning around programs who haven’t experienced success, coaching in a no huddle offense, and the art of play calling.

Episode 56 features the head coach of Sioux Falls Roosevelt Kim Nelson.  Coach Nelson discusses his illustrious career and the guiding principles he’s implemented in creating a sustainable culture of success.  We also discuss Coach Nelson’s RPO and One Word Play systems and how both have enhanced the efficiency of the Roosevelt offense over the past few seasons.

Episode 55 features Jeff Janssen of Janssen sports leadership.  Mr. Janssen discusses the steps for creating a championship culture and empowering the members of your program to sustain success.  We also discuss the challenges currently facing many coaches attempting to change their culture and offer solutions and strategies to combat these divisive issues.  An author of several books on leadership and cultural development, Jeff Janssen’s curriculum has application to listeners from all walks of life and his track record of success speaks volumes of his transformative program.

Episode 54 is part of a special 3 part series at Intentionally Grounded entitled: Rider Revival: the Story of the 2019 Roosevelt Roughrider football team.  This 3 part series will chronicle the story of head coach Mitch Moore and the 2019 Roosevelt Roughriders located in Des Moines, Iowa.  The transformative story is shared from the point of view of Coach Moore, as well as assistant coach Todd McGhghy, and details the ups and downs of the special season that helped revive a once dormant program into a competitive program and culture on the rise.  Episode 1 features the background of Coach Moore and the story of what led him to Roosevelt.

Episode 54 is part of a special 3 part series at Intentionally Grounded entitled: Rider Revival: the Story of the 2019 Roosevelt Roughrider football team.  This 3 part series will chronicle the story of head coach Mitch Moore and the 2019 Roosevelt Roughriders located in Des Moines, Iowa. Part III features the breakdown of the offensive and defensive schemes of the Roosevelt Roughriders as told by head coach Mitch Moore, offensive coordinator Evan Groepper and defensive coordinator Todd McGhghy.