Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Seeing the Game Beyond Film - Doug Brady, Founder of American Football IQ Apr 03, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, presented by Modern Football Technology, Keith Grabowski interviews Doug Brady, founder of American Football IQ, to discuss successful strategies for developing football intelligence in today’s players. Brady outlines how coaches can move beyond highlight clips and basic film study to help athletes recognize patterns, coverages, and game context in real time.

The discussion addresses the widening gap in football IQ among young athletes and highlights how structured tools, such as flashcards and concept-based learning, can substantially improve on-field decision-making. The episode also examines the roles of parents and coaches in reinforcing learning, the influence of technology and analytics, and upcoming resources created to bridge knowledge gaps across all positions. This episode gives coaches practical ways to help players process faster, play with more confidence, and perform better on the field.

Chapters

Introduction to football IQ
Beyond highlights: understanding full game context
Why recognizing patterns wins games
The football IQ gap in young athletes
Teaching coverage through simple tools
Pre-snap reads and defensive structure
Building and validating training resources
The role of coaches and parents in development
Using analytics to improve decision making
Practical ways to teach the full picture
Resources for developing football intelligence

Connect on X:

Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Doug Brady: @CoachDougBrady

Modern Football: @modernFB

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Defeating the Peter Principle – How to Rise Without Falling Apr 02, 2026

Show notes

The Peter Principle is brutally simple: people get promoted to their level of incompetence. In coaching, that means the great position coach becomes an overwhelmed coordinator, and the star coordinator becomes a struggling head coach.

In this episode, Keith Grabowski breaks down exactly where the trip-ups happen at every level and—most importantly—shows you how to prepare now so the next promotion doesn’t become your level of incompetence. You’ll hear real-world examples from Ohio HS Hall of Famer Thom McDaniels, Caleb Collins (Detroit Lions), and Tom Perkovich (U. Albany), plus a clear roadmap to build the skills for the rung above you while dominating your current role.

This episode is presented by Modern Football Technology.

What You’ll Learn

The exact definition and origin of the Peter Principle
The three biggest blind spots when moving from position coach → coordinator → head coach
Why narrow specialists get exposed fast
How to “major and minor” in positions and schemes so you’re ready for the next job
Real preparation habits from coaches who’ve successfully climbed the ladder
Why the Coach and Coordinator Network exists and how it helps you beat the Peter Principle

Links:

Lauren's First & Goal Clinic

Air Raid War Room

@CoachKGrabowski

Email: Keith@CoachandCoordinator.com

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The Give - Building Culture That Wins - Billy Cosh, Head Coach, Stony Brook U. Apr 01, 2026

Show notes

Stony Brook Head Coach Billy Cosh shares how he rebuilt a program through culture, standards, and alignment.

This isn’t about scheme. It’s about who you bring in, what you emphasize, and how you hold people accountable every day. After taking over an 0–10 team, Cosh walks through the approach that drove a fast turnaround and built a more consistent program.

Key Takeaways

Culture starts with who you bring into the program
Add, subtract, multiply — but never divide
Recruit your current roster to improve retention
Low maintenance + high production wins
Alignment across the staff matters more than anything
You get what you emphasize and reward
Be a process-driven program, not outcome-driven
Consistent routines reduce stress and improve performance

If this helped, you can go deeper at LFGClinic.com.

Get access to 100+ sessions from the 2026 clinic and 500+ more from the past five years — all built to help you coach, teach, and run your program better.

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Tully Legends - Simple Systems for Youth Strength Training - Jack Byrne, Founder, Foundation Strength Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Tully Legends, presented by Tully, Coach Jack Byrne, former high school head coach and founder of Foundation Strength, shares how he redefined youth strength and conditioning by shifting from leaderboard-driven competition to a standards-based system that promotes engagement and long-term development. Drawing from his experience as a high school coach and program builder, Byrne explains how formulating clear, attainable standards can raise the floor for all athletes, not just the top performers.

He shares pragmatic approaches for building buy-in through competition, creating ownership among young athletes, and implementing effective programs in resource-constrained environments. The conversation also highlights the importance of relationships, community involvement, and a consistent coaching language in forming a strong youth sports culture.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an existing program, this episode delivers actionable insights on building a system that is simple, scalable, and impactful.

Chapters

Introduction to Coach Jack Byrne
From leaderboards to standards-based training
Setting realistic goals for young athletes
Using simple tools to track progress
Handling pushback from competitive athletes
Building motivation through progressive standards
Raising the floor for all athletes
The role of relationships in youth programs
Creating programs with limited resources
Engaging parents and the community
Starting small and scaling effectively
Lessons from leadership and training philosophies

Connect on X:

Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Jack Byrne: @CoachJackByrne

Tully: @TullyTracking

If you would like to dive deeper into Jack Byrne's info and organization visit: https://foundation-strength.com/

Presented by Tully — the perfect tool for high school and Division III programs. Tully helps coaches track readiness, performance, and player development so teams can stay strong and confident deep into the season.

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The Give - Modern Misdirection - Travis James, Offensive Coordinator, Bucknell Mar 27, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of The Give, we share a segment from Travis James, Offensive Coordinator at Bucknell, on how motion and misdirection can create explosives in the run game.

James explains how offensive structure can force hesitation before the snap and create better numbers, angles, and space once the ball is handed off. In this segment, he focuses on using shifts, jet motion, and backfield action to stress the defense and create openings without changing the core identity of the offense.

This section is a strong look at how misdirection can grow out of what you already do well instead of feeling like extra scheme.

In this episode, Travis James discusses:

how motion can force late defensive adjustment
why misdirection works best when it is tied to your core run game
how jet motion can create hesitation in the box and secondary
the role of tight ends in changing the picture for the defense
how backfield action can change fit angles and open explosive runs

Get Travis James’s full presentation with the LFG Clinic All-Access Pass at LFGClinic.com.

The All-Access Pass includes:

100+ presentations from the 2026 clinic
500+ more from the previous five years in Lauren’s Library
curated learning tracks in Head Coach, Coordinator, and Position Coach Schools
a coaching community with more live sessions coming soon

You can also save with a Staff Pass and bring your whole staff into the learning experience.

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Tully Legends - Data, Buy-In, and Consistency - John Wallace, S&C Coach, Austintown Fitch HS (OH) Mar 24, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Tully Legends, John Wallace, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Austintown Fitch High School, discusses building a high-performing, athlete-centered program grounded in data, consistency, and community support. The conversation covers year-round strength and conditioning, the use of tools like Tully, velocity-based training, and performance tracking to produce measurable improvement across sports.

Coaches explain how they support multi-sport athletes, communicate data to players and parents, and develop a culture focused on effort, accountability, and daily habits. They stress flexibility, relationship-building, and transparent feedback as keys to long-term success. This episode presents practical strategies for coaches trying to scale their programs, integrate technology effectively, and maintain athlete engagement and growth.

Chapters

Introduction to Austintown Fitch program
Building culture and multi-sport buy-in
Journey into strength and conditioning leadership
Using data for year-round development
Implementing feedback tools and athlete engagement
Tracking performance and developing younger athletes
Creating accountability through competition
Coach and community buy-in strategies
Balancing effort, fatigue, and training blocks
Communicating data to athletes and staff
Managing multi-sport schedules and flexibility
Building long-term consistency and program culture

Connect on X:

Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

John Wallace: @Coach_JWallace

Tully: @TullyTracking

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Strengthening Coaching Systems with AI - Holman Copeland, Cornerbacks, Buffalo Mar 23, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, presented by Modern Football Technology, Keith Grabowski is joined by Holman Copeland to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way coaches operate, communicate, and lead their programs. The conversation breaks down practical ways AI can serve as a “24-hour GA,” helping coaches streamline organization, analyze game film, create drills, and manage information from multiple sources.

Beyond efficiency, Copeland emphasizes how AI can actually enhance interpersonal connection, freeing time for coaches to develop stronger relationships with players and reinforce team culture. The episode also dives into key considerations such as setting guardrails, avoiding misinformation, and using structured prompts to get reliable outputs. From recruiting and evaluation to staff communication and athlete development, this discussion provides a grounded, real-world look at how coaches can start small with AI and scale its use to improve both performance and culture.

Chapters

AI as a tool for smarter coaching
Using AI as a 24-hour assistant
Organizing film, notes, and information
AI for game analysis and reporting
Supporting position and special teams coaching
Building team culture through AI insights
Setting guardrails and avoiding AI errors
Saving time for relationship-building
AI in recruiting and player evaluation
Structuring prompts for better outputs
Using AI in meetings and feedback loops
Future outlook for AI in coaching

Connect on X:

Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Holman Copeland: @coach_cope

Modern Football: @modernFB

Presented by Modern Football:

Modern Football helps coaches chart and tag in real time, delivers sideline reports to keep the booth and sideline aligned, and makes self-scout faster with on-demand reports.

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The Give - From the Class to the Grass - Kamau Dumas, Cornerbacks, Monmouth University Mar 19, 2026

Show notes

In this episode of The Give, we feature a free lesson from LFG Clinic with Kamau Dumas, secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Monmouth University.

Dumas shares his approach to defensive back development, centered on one core challenge of the position: every mistake is exposed. His teaching focuses on helping players carry the lesson from the meeting room to the field, with an emphasis on identity, pre-snap thought process, technique, and habits that transfer to game day.

In this lesson:

How Dumas builds a DB room around swagger, discipline, competitiveness, and toughness
Why pre-snap understanding shapes the way a player handles the rep
The role of eyes, feet, and leverage in consistent DB play
Why practice habits show up on game day
How his “class to grass” teaching progression helps players apply coaching on the field

This episode is a preview of Dumas’ full presentation inside LFG Clinic.

With the LFG Clinic Premium Pass, coaches get access to:

All 2026 clinic replays
500+ additional sessions inside Lauren’s Library
Curated Head Coach, Coordinator, and Position Coach Schools

LFG Clinic gives coaches year-round access to ideas, teaching, and clinic sessions they can bring back to their staff and players.

Explore the full presentation and the full LFG Clinic library with the Premium Pass.

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Sophisticated Simplicity from the RPO Symposium - Joe Moorhead, Head Coach, Akron Mar 18, 2026

Show notes

Joe Moorhead, head coach at the University of Akron, kicks off Smart Clinics: The RPO Symposium with Sophisticated Simplicity for RPOs (1/5/10/15).

In this episode, you’ll hear the first 17 minutes of Coach Moorhead’s two-hour session. Across the full talk, he covers more than 50 plays, then fields excellent questions and shares deeper insight into RPOs and coaching.

Smart Clinics are built around one topic, taught with depth. Fewer voices, longer sessions, clear progression, and coaching details you can take back and install.

This episode is presented by Modern Football, built for real-time tendencies and real-time results so adjustments happen before halftime.

What you’ll get from this preview:

Why “sophisticated simplicity” wins on offense
How the 1/5/10/15 structure keeps your system tight and still multiple
A coaching-first approach that carries from install to game night

Full access for $49:

Your RPO Symposium ticket includes this session plus 17 other sessions. Fifteen on-demand sessions are available now, plus two more live sessions still coming.

Presented by Modern Football:

Modern Football helps coaches chart and tag in real time, delivers sideline reports to keep the booth and sideline aligned, and makes self-scout faster with on-demand reports.

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Tully Legends - Why Buy-In Drives Athlete Development - Jimmy King, S&C, Lake Catholic HS (OH) Mar 17, 2026

Show notes

On this episode of Tully Legends, presented by Tully, Jimmy King of Lake Catholic High School shares how he built a culture of engagement, accountability, and long-term athlete development through strength training and analytics-based program design. King explains how a small school can create a comprehensive athletic development system by focusing on athlete buy-in, consistent effort, and strong relationships between coaches and players.

The conversation explores how leaderboards, progress tracking, and simple data systems motivate athletes while strengthening a culture which values attendance, effort, and steady improvement. King also discusses organizing multi-sport training schedules, balancing sport-specific needs with universal strength principles, and using tools like Tully to streamline communication and athlete development. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes how minor victories, clear standards, and strong relationships is able to transform a weight room into the cultural heartbeat of an athletic program.

Chapters