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November 5, 2025 17 mins
On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football, Keith Grabowski talks with Travis Dixon, Head Coach of Hamilton HS (AZ), about the essential role defense plays in his team’s success. Dixon highlights the preparation, strategy, and adaptability led by Coach Barrett, whose defensive unit challenges the offense daily—sharpening the team’s overall performance come game night. He explains how facing an elite defense in practice provides unique looks and situations that push the offense to grow, promoting a competitive culture built on preparation and teamwork. The conversation highlights how communication and collaboration between the coaching staff translates into consistent success on Fridays. Chapters Introduction to the Week’s Feature Travis Dixon on Defense and Team Growth Coach Barrett’s Preparation and Strategic Approach How Practice Challenges Translate to Game Success Complementary Football and Coach Collaboration Final Thoughts on Team Identity and Consistent Success Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Travis Dixon: @CoachDixonDBs Parker Barrett: @CoachPTBarrett Justin Garman: @coachgarman11 Modern Football Technology: @modernFB Ready to gain an edge on game night? Modern Football Technology helps coaches make smarter real-time decisions with in-game analytics. It’s simple to get started, and you can be up and running by Friday night. Book a demo today and see the difference this week: https://www.modernfootball.com/demo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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