Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Keith Grabowski
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Keith Grabowski interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.

  1. 12h ago

    The Turnaround - Transforming a Rebuilding Program Into a Championship Contender - Kevin Hastin, HC, Meridian HS (ID)

    On this episode of The Turnaround, we explore the blueprint for program transformation with Coach Hastin, revealing what it takes to resurrect a struggling football team. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this episode moves beyond the X's and O's to focus on the human element of building a winning culture from the ground up. Coach Hastin shares strategies for accelerating relationship-building with players and gaining vital administrative support for new athletic initiatives. The conversation covers implementing a unified weight room program, navigating early-season struggles, and adapting offensive systems to fit player strengths and community needs. From leading Sherwood through a challenging transition to balancing coaching demands with family life, this interview is an inspiring tutorial in program building. Coach Hastin shows how a continuous focus on daily character development, meaningful relationships, and steadfastness lays the basis for sustained championship-level success. Chapters The Foundation of Building Relationships and Team Culture Alignment from the Top: Gaining Administrative Support for Your Program Speeding Up the Process: How to Accelerate Connection with a New Roster Navigating Early Pressures: On-Field Performance and Overcoming Initial Challenges The Sherwood Transition: Fighting Through Early Struggles and Adversity Flipping the Script: Practical Steps for Turning a Season Around The Rebuild Blueprint: Managing Expectations and Restructuring Habits Scheme Flexibility: Adapting Offensive Strategies to Fit Player Talents Balancing Career with Family and Winning Through Character Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Michael Echaves: @coachechaves Story of the Season's Recruiting Profiles - Give your players better college exposure with Story of the Season's new web-based recruiting profiles. You can build a custom team recruiting page with interactive player profiles, highlights, headshots, stats, academic info, Hudl links, coach comments, and more. Set up is quick, easy, and free to try until 2027 at recruiting.storyoftheseason.com. X: @StoryTheSeason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 4d ago

    The Passing Lab - Teaching Option Routes and High-Speed Crossing Packages - Colin Duling

    On this episode of The Passing Lab, host Josh Herring sits down with Bethel University offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Colin Duling to break down the mechanics behind a high-efficiency passing game. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this episode breaks down how to construct a unique, defense-straining offensive system without overwhelming your quarterback. Coach Duling shares his blueprint for a highly evolved, yet incredibly simple RPO philosophy, highlighted by the concrete rules of the "zero read." The conversation explores the micro-mechanics of pairing pass-run concepts, teaching crossing packages, and training wide receivers to make split-second option route decisions. From leveraging unbalanced formations and ineligible blocking schemes to structuring high-efficiency tempo and adjusting sideline-to-box play-calling, this interview is an essential masterclass for coordinators looking to play fast, play clean, and keep defenses on their heels. Chapters Welcoming Bethel University OC Colin Dooling System Architecture: Designing a Unique & Defense-Straining Offense Defining the Zero Read: Simplifying RPO Philosophy for the QB RPO Pairing: Matching Run Schemes with High-Percentage Passes The Crossing Package: Conceptual Route Teaching & Spacing Post-Snap Adjustments: Teaching Option Routes and Receiver Decisions Reading the Field: Front Side vs. Backside Progression Rules Playing with Pace: Merging Tempo, Shifts, and Practice Efficiency QB Evaluation: Critical Mental and Physical Traits for the System Game Day Execution: Play Calling Dynamics & Cold Weather Strategy If you're looking for practical ways to build a more efficient, more explosive passing game, the Passing Lab Smart Clinic gives you over 20 hours of instruction from coaches who do it every Friday night. Get instant access today at: https://smartclinics.coachandcoordinator.com/thepassinglab Connect on X: Colin Duling: @ColinDuling Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Passing Lab - Teaching Option Routes and High-Speed Crossing Packages - Colin Duling

  3. Jul 13

    Art of Practice - Creating Game Urgency in Practice - Evan Karchner, HC, Maumee HS (OH) and Lucas Stanton, HC, Solon HS (IA)

    On this episode of Art of Practice, presented by GoRout, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Evan Karchner, head coach at Maumee High School in Ohio, and Lucas Stanton, head coach at Solon High School in Iowa. Together, they explore how coaches can turn practice from script-running into a competitive, pressure-filled environment. Karchner and Stanton share strategies for creating game-day urgency during Tuesday and Wednesday practices, including Purple vs. Gold situational drills, deliberate special teams competitions, and sudden-change two-minute scenarios. They also explain how keeping score through turnovers, explosive plays, and other key metrics builds accountability and reveals how players respond under pressure. The discussion also highlights how GoRout reduces operational downtime, allowing practices to stay fast-paced, efficient, and focused. The result is an environment that keeps players mentally engaged, physically fresh, and better prepared for game day. Chapters The Core Essence of Competitive Practice Environments Keeping Score: Tracking Turnovers & Metrics to Drive Accountability Creative Compete Structures: Organizing Purple vs. Gold Periods Sudden Change: Maximizing Two-Minute and Situational Game Scenarios High-Stakes Third Phase: Special Teams Competitive Drills & Techniques Special Teams Strategy: Maintaining Full-Roster Intensity & Alignment Micro-Competitions: Implementing Pressure Points in Small Group Work The Efficiency Audit: Eliminating Dead Script Time to Keep Players Fresh Tech-Driven Tempo: Utilizing GoRoute to Accelerate Practice Reps Podcast Link: Work Your Special Teams with a Kicking Scrimmage Learn More About Our Partner - GoRout GoRout helps coaches eliminate huddles, increase reps, and maximize efficiency with their game-changing technology. Sign up using code “coordinator” for up to 50% off setup fees at https://gorout.com/podcast/ Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Evan Karchner: @CoachKarch Lucas Stanton: @CoachStanton20 GoRout: @Go_Rout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Art of Practice - Creating Game Urgency in Practice - Evan Karchner, HC, Maumee HS (OH) and Lucas Stanton, HC, Solon HS (IA)

  4. Jul 10

    Football IQ - The Future of Quarterback Development - Nate Longshore, Founder, QB Method

    On this episode of Football IQ, presented by American Football IQ, we explore the future of player development with former Cal QB and QB Method founder Nate Longshore. As part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this episode shows how elite programs move past traditional film study to develop a quarterback's internal processor. Coach Longshore shares his unique philosophy on how modern defensive coordinators use rotating middle-closed shells and simulated pressures to create chaotic, ever-changing pictures for quarterbacks. We investigate innovative coaching strategies that engage an athlete's different senses to accelerate learning, master complicated read progressions, and optimize throwing biomechanics. We also examine technology-driven player development, showing how tools like REPS VR let quarterbacks accumulate thousands of game-speed mental reps without physical wear and tear. Chapters Defining Football IQ as Defensive Anticipation From the Hardwood to the Gridiron: Nate Longshore’s Journey The Tedford Era: Lessons in Elite Quarterback Preparation at Cal The Cognitive Leap: The Evolution of Quarterback Training & Football IQ Silicon Valley on the Field: Integrating Advanced Technology into Practice Whiteboards & Notebooks: The Lasting Power of Analog Learning in a Digital Age Stealing Reps: How Virtual Reality (VR) Accelerates Processing Speeds Decoding the Shell: Deconstructing Modern Quarterback Read Types Kinetic Chains: Improving Arm Strength and Throwing Biomechanics Composure Under Pressure: The Mental and Emotional Makeup of QB1 Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Doug Brady: @CoachDougBrady Nathan Longshore: @mrlongshore Check out QB Method by Coach Longshore: https://www.qbmethod.com/ American Football IQ is a leading platform dedicated to helping players, coaches, and fans truly understand the game, not just memorize it. Through film-room style breakdowns, tactical education, and widely used training flashcards, AFIQ teaches you how to read defenses, recognize coverages, and process the game faster so you can play faster. Trusted by thousands worldwide, it is built for anyone serious about elevating their football IQ. Learn more at https://americanfootballiq.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Football IQ - The Future of Quarterback Development - Nate Longshore, Founder, QB Method

  5. Jul 9

    The Passing Lab: Why Your Quarterback Nods... But Still Doesn't Know the Play

    In this special preview episode of The Passing Lab, host Josh Herring is joined by Drew Ambrose, Pete DeWeese, Brady Walz, and Herbert Davis for a candid discussion on one of the biggest challenges in offensive football: teaching the passing game. This episode is just one segment from a 1-hour, 45-minute roundtable where these coaches share ideas, challenge each other's thinking, and discuss how they teach quarterbacks and receivers to understand concepts, execute progressions, and play faster on Friday nights. In this conversation, you'll hear practical ideas on: Teaching quarterback progressions Helping receivers understand the entire concept, not just their route Installing your passing game more effectively Building an offense your players can execute under pressure Why execution always beats adding more scheme Continue the Conversation in the Passing Lab Smart Clinic This is only a small portion of the complete Passing Lab experience. Inside the clinic you'll get: The full 1-hour, 45-minute Passing Lab Roundtable 15 in-depth on-demand presentations from Josh Herring, Drew Ambrose, Pete DeWeese, Brady Walz, Herbert Davis, and more The Passing Lab Workshop featuring additional film study, whiteboard teaching, scheme discussions, and coach Q&A Lifetime access so you can revisit every session throughout the season If you're looking for practical ways to build a more efficient, more explosive passing game, the Passing Lab Smart Clinic gives you over 20 hours of instruction from coaches who do it every Friday night. Get instant access today at https://smartclinics.coachandcoordinator.com/thepassinglab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Passing Lab: Why Your Quarterback Nods... But Still Doesn't Know the Play

  6. Jul 7

    The Passing Lab: Half-Field or Full-Field? Why the Answer May Be Both - Pete DeWeese, OC, Cambridge HS (GA)

    Should your passing game be built around half-field reads or full-field progression concepts? It's a debate offensive coaches have had for years. In this preview from The Passing Lab, Pete DeWeese shares why he believes the best passing games don't choose one or the other. Instead, they combine split-field concepts with scan tags to create quarterbacks who can process changing defensive pictures without slowing down. Pete explains: The strengths and weaknesses of half-field concepts Why quarterbacks struggle when the picture changes after the snap How scan tags create full-field answers without overwhelming your quarterback Why teaching matters more than simply collecting concepts This clip is just one lesson from The Passing Lab, where five high school offensive coordinators break down the systems they use to build efficient, explosive passing games. If you're finalizing your offense for this season, this clinic will give you practical ideas you can install immediately. The Passing Lab Interactive Session begin July 8. Get immediate access to all 15 on-demand sessions, then join us live July 8–9 for interactive discussions with the presenters. Register here: https://smartclinics.coachandcoordinator.com/thepassinglab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Passing Lab: Half-Field or Full-Field? Why the Answer May Be Both - Pete DeWeese, OC, Cambridge HS (GA)

  7. Jul 6

    The Give - Build an Attacking Defense from the Ground Up - Woody Blevins, DC, Davidson College

    Every defensive coach wants to build an aggressive, attacking unit. But before you install another pressure package or coverage adjustment, you need a philosophy that guides every decision you make. In this episode of The Give, presented by Lauren's First and Goal, Davidson College Defensive Coordinator Woody Blevins shares the framework behind building defenses that consistently outperform expectations. Drawing from a coaching journey that has taken him through programs with limited budgets, scholarship restrictions, and roster challenges, Blevins explains why great defenses are built from the inside out. Rather than focusing on scheme alone, he discusses how mentality, philosophy, strategy, and tactics all work together to create a defense capable of thriving regardless of circumstances. You'll also hear why defining the true purpose of defense can transform the way you coach your players and organize your entire program. Whether you're a first-year coordinator or a veteran coach refining your system, this episode offers practical lessons on creating a defensive identity that lasts. In This Episode Why philosophy matters more than scheme Building an attacking defense with limited resources Lessons learned from coaching "have-not" programs The relationship between mentality, strategy, and tactics Defining the three true purposes of defense Creating consistency through a clear coaching philosophy Why great defenses are built from ear to ear, not sideline to sideline Developing a defensive identity that survives adversity Learn More Visit the LFG Clinic Store for hundreds of on-demand coaching presentations, including the latest 2026 clinic sessions, exclusive bundles, and position-specific resources. Proceeds from the sale of these courses benefit the missions of Lauren's First and Goal. https://lfgclinic.com/products-list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Give - Build an Attacking Defense from the Ground Up - Woody Blevins, DC, Davidson College

  8. Jul 3

    Football IQ - Inside Championship QB Development - Jorge Munoz, Assoc. HC/TE Coach, Louisiana - Lafayette

    On this episode of Football IQ, presented by American Football IQ, we go inside the offensive laboratory with veteran collegiate coach and former quarterback Jorge Munoz. As part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this episode explores how football's brightest minds evaluate visual processing speed and accelerate quarterback development. Coach Munoz pulls back the curtain on his time at LSU, detailing what made Joe Burrow a once-in-a-lifetime talent, specifically his rare ability to process defensive reads mentally faster than he could physically react. The conversation explores quarterback footwork mechanics, modern RPO concepts, and the challenges defenses face in the SEC. Coach Munoz also examines the sport's cutting edge by discussing how programs leverage analytics and AI in game planning to achieve a competitive edge on Saturdays. Chapters Football IQ & Navigating the Modern Game with Jorge Munoz The Journey: Transitioning from the Huddle to the Collegiate Sideline The Evaluation: How to Recruit and Assess Real Football IQ in Quarterbacks The Tech Edge: Integrating AI and Analytics into Weekly Game Planning Inside LSU: Developing Joe Burrow & Managing Elite Mental Processing Speeds Ground Up: Quarterback Footwork Mechanics and Read Systems RPO Architecture: The Evolution of the Run-Pass Option and Its Offensive Impact SEC Gauntlet: Dissecting the Toughest Defensive Challenges in College Football Coaching Philosophy, Mentorship, and Building True Gridiron Grit Presented by American Football IQ American Football IQ is a leading platform dedicated to helping players, coaches, and fans truly understand the game, not just memorize it. Through film-room style breakdowns, tactical education, and widely used training flashcards, AFIQ teaches you how to read defenses, recognize coverages, and process the game faster so you can play faster. Trusted by thousands worldwide, it is built for anyone serious about elevating their football IQ. Learn more at ⁠https://americanfootballiq.com/ Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Doug Brady: @CoachDougBrady Jorge Munoz: @CoachMunoz13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Football IQ - Inside Championship QB Development - Jorge Munoz, Assoc. HC/TE Coach, Louisiana - Lafayette
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Keith Grabowski interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.

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