Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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Coaching Resiliency- Clint Shumacher May 03, 2021

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On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski welcomes Clint Schumacher who is a football coach, lawyer and author of the new book Second Wind. Schumacher has had many experiences coaching football and in life that led to him trying to develop kids to become more resilient and learning how to teach those traits. Schumacher joins the podcast to talk about some of those skills as well as his book and the inspiration behind it. 2:08 Coach’s journey 3:32 Idea behind thee book Coach wrote, Second Wind 7:33 Teaching players to be resilient in different situations 9:44 Building these resilient concepts year round in players 11:31 Grated cheese and video games 15:15 The process of putting together his book 19:09 How Second Wind became the name of Coach’s book 24:20 Different experiences Coach has had the he outlines in his book

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Transitioning to the Role of Analyst- Tyler Hancock, Senior Special Teams Analyst, West Virgnia Apr 29, 2021

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On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Senior Special Teams Analyst at West Virginia, Tyler Hancock. Hancock has been at WVU since 2019 in his current role. Prior to his time at WVU, he spent time as the Quality Control Coach at Maryland as well as some time at Kentucky and Kentucky Wesleyan. Coach Hancock joined the podcast today to talk about his transition to the role of a Senior Analyst and how it differs from some of his previous roles. 1:10 Coach’s Journey 3:28 Transition to the role of analyst 4:42 What a typical week looks like in terms of workflow for an analyst 7:08 Organization of the Coaching staff at WVU 9:43 How the whole staff helps on special teams 12:10 Where the opportunities lie in special teams 13:43 How much evaluation of special teamers falls upon him 15:20 How the details he encounters can be used on smaller staffs 17:55 Getting everything in during practice 20:00 Organization of scout teams 21:52 Opportunities for younger coaches 23:20 Developing yourself as a coach 24:42 Coach’s role in culture building 26:34 Winning Edge

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Coach Player Relationship and Coaching the Oline- Bill Durkin, OL Coach, Coastal Carolina Apr 27, 2021

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On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Bill Durkin, Offensive Line Coach at Coastal Carolina. Durkin has been at Coastal since thee 2014 campaign and has had the privilege of coaching the Running Backs, Tight Ends, Tackles and now Offensive Line during his tenure. The Coastal Carolina offensive attack has gained praise nationwide over the last few years and Durkin has played a large role in their success. Coach joined the podcast today to talk about his relationship with players as well as some basic offensive and offensive line concepts. 1:20 Durkin’s coaching journey 3:35 Key lessons Coach learned in his journey that have helped shape his philosophy 5:38 Their CPR philosophy 8:30 How effective CPR has been 10:30 Biggest aspects that have led to their success offensively 15:18 Finding a balance between keeping it simple for your guys but hard for the defense 17:30 Approach to indy sessions 21:36 Approach to film sessions 25:28 Coach’s signature play 27:30 Advice to people coming into coaching 30:18 Winning Edge

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College Hall of Famer, Jim Ballard, on Quarterback Development Apr 26, 2021

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Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Jim Ballard, College Football Hall of Famer and founder of the Jim Ballard Quarterback Academy. He also had a long professional career across a variety of leagues. Ballard played in the NFL, CFL, NFL Europe and Arena Football from 1994 to 2003. Some of the teams included the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Scottish Claymores, Toronto Argonauts and the Indiana Firebirds. Ballard had his most success during his collegiate career at Mount Union College, an NCAA Division III school in Alliance, Ohio. Including being induced to the College Football Hall of Fame for his play at Mount Union, Ballard was also an All-American while in college. Ballard started his college career at D-III Wilmington (Ohio) College for one season before transferring to Mount Union. Across his career, Ballard broke 17 D-III passing records and was named all-conference all three seasons. In addition to being an all-American, Ballard was also awarded the Gagliardi Trophy for the Division III college football player of the year in 1993. Today, Ballard works with developing high school quarterbacks at the Jim Ballard Quarterback Academy. On today’s podcast, Ballard and host Keith Grabowski talk about Ballard’s Quarterback Academy, the challenges of coordinating with high school coaches and parents, and how Mount Union prepared him to teach young athletes. Show Notes 1:16 Mentoring local quarterbacks into college 2:36 Working alongside high school coaches 3:53 Beginnings of the quarterback development camp 6:16 Developing players going to Mount Union 7:55 Being flexible in teaching how to be a quarterback 10:50 Increasing Football IQ of the quarterback 12:29 Advice to parents of players going through the academy 14:54 Helping athletes gain exposure through camps 16:32 What to show on highlight tapes for quarterbacks 18:50 Having a strong base when throwing the ball 20:51 Being a leader in the huddle and knowing everyone’s role 22:25 Building confidence into leadership 23:42 The Roll Pass at Mount Union 25:15 Simulating the RPO 26:52 How can coaches develop players in-season 28:35 Providing 1-on-1 teaching with the quarterbacks

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Simplicity in Coaching (Part 2)- Sanders Davis, Rice Offensive Line Coach Apr 22, 2021

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Simplicity in Coaching (Part 1)- Sanders Davis, Rice Offensive Line Coach Apr 20, 2021

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On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Rice Offensive Line Coach, Sanders Davis. Coach took over the Rice offensive line in 2020, having previously spent time on staff as a GA. Prior to his time at Rice, Davis spent 5 years at Catholic High School, where he served as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach. Davis has had a unique journey through the coaching world and joins the podcast to talk about that journey. 1:30 Coach’s journey 14:15 Developing relationships to progress in the coaching world 18:30 Trying to show coaches that you’re trying to learn and be interactive as opposed to trying to get something out of the relationship 22:52 What aspects of teaching does coach bring over to football

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Alignment within your Program with Brian Kight Apr 20, 2021

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From the Archives: Brian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Keith and Brian discusses culture and alignment in today’s podcast. Show notes 2:01 Trying to create alignment within the coaching staff 4:21 The definition of a coach 8:28 How coaches benefit from self-assessments 12:51 Keep systems simple but detailed 15:16 Alignment happens with clarity, support, and accountability 19:46 The reason teams struggle with alignment 23:07 “Embrace the uniqueness of you, but align with us” 26:18 Tips to get players to align 28:01 A foundation of beliefs 31:47 Encouragement for coaches

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Eric LeGrand - A Mission Bigger than the Game and the NJFCA "Believe" Clinic Apr 19, 2021

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On October 16, 2010 at MetLife stadium, Eric LeGrand ran down on a kick off for Rutgers and didn’t walk off the field. He couldn’t move. He couldn’t breathe, and Coach Schiano came out on the field knelt and looked down at Eric and said, “Pray.” Becoming paralyzed playing the game he loved didn’t change his passion for the game or the lessons he had taken from it. It provided him the courage and inspiration to go out into the world and do more. Eric has shown the world that obstacles can be transformed into opportunities, and he will continue to drive his mission forward until he delivers on Christopher Reeve’s dream of a world with empty wheelchairs. To Eric, it is not matter of if he walks again, but rather when. To help Eric on his mission, Coach Schiano, the Rutgers staff, and the New Jersey Football Coaches Association have launched the virtual “Believe” Clinic with all proceeds to benefit "The Christopher Reeves Foundation" on behalf of Eric LeGrand. Please help this cause while expanding your football knowledge April 22-24 with 31 speakers from high school, college, and the NFL. Live and replay available to all attendees. Only $29. Here is a run down of some notable speakers: Greg Schiano, HC, Rutgers - Q&A Sean Gleeson, OC, Rutgers - Rutgers Offense in the Pandemic and Beyond Robb Smith, DC, Rutgers - Scarlet Knight Defensive Concepts Brandon Streeter, PGC/QB, Clemson - Clemson Tigers QB Development Kevin Higgins, WR Coach, Wake Forest - Developing Wide Receivers Skills and Drills Ed Foley, ST Coach, Carolina Panthers - Building an Effective Kick Return Mike Judge, Asst. TE Coach, Miami Dolphins - Drills and Skills, Getting TE’s Ready to Compete Steve Verbit, Co DC, Princeton - Dynamic Pass Rush Technique Development Jared Backus, DC, Cornell - 6 Man Pressure Out Of The 3-4 With Technique Emphasis Satyen Bhatka, DL, Cornell - It's What's Up Front That Counts - Defensive Line Technique vs The Run The line-up also includes the entire Rutgers staff and top high school coaches talking on offense, defense, special teams, and program development! Do not miss this opportunity to develop as a coach and help Eric LeGrand’s mission! REGISTER HERE: https://njfca.coachesclinic.com

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Fitting RPO's into the Run Game + Developmental Leagues- Matt Troxel, Vertical Raise Apr 16, 2021

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On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Matt Troxel, former AAF and Division 1 College Coach. Troxel most recently coached for the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF, but previously spent time at Oregon State, Idaho State and Idaho. Toxel has coached a wide variety of positions, which has helped him grow as a coach. He joins the podcast today to talk about his time in the AAF as well as how his RPO’s fit into his run game. 1:42 What Coach learned early in his career that helped guide him 7:17 Stepping outside of your comfort zone 11:01 What coach learned at Oregon State 15:23 How Coaching in the AAF helped look at football in a different perspective 18:49 What AAF rule did he like that the NCAA/NFL doesn’t implement 21:10 Importance of developmental leagues 23:46 How the RPO’s fit into his run game 28:04 Tools he used to help develop his QB’s mental game 30:24 Vertical Raise 32:50 The Winning Edge

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Gabe Fertitta - 2x State Champ At Catholic HS, Now Assistant At Louisville Apr 15, 2021

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From the archives: Today's guest on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast is Gabe Fertitta, former head football coach at Catholic High School of Baton Rouge (Louisiana). Fertitta led Catholic to its 2nd state championship under his leadership in 2020. This led to an opportunity at the FBS level with Louisville. On today’s episode Coach Fertitta and host Keith Grabowski talk about program alignment and the cur dog culture at Catholic High School. Show Notes 1:51 Coach Fertitta’s time at Catholic 3:04 Culture at Catholic High School 4:42 Making the switch to head coach 7:30 Aligning with the culture 11:30 Cur Dog culture 15:25 Offense and defense at Catholic 18:42 G-scheme concept 24:54 Continuing to perform at a high level Coach Fertitta’s twitter: @Fertitta_Gabe

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