Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Coach and Coordinator Podcast

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.

Episodes

October 3, 2025 40 mins
On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week presented by Tully, hosts Logan and John bring you two powerful conversations with standout coaches across Division 3 football. We start with Wartburg defensive coordinator Matt Tschetter joins the show to share his structured approach to game planning. He discusses the importance of player involvement, the collaborative dynamic among the coaching staff, and h...
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On this episode of National Coach of the Week presented by Modern Football, host Keith Grabowski talks with Dan Sabella, Head Coach at Don Bosco Prep, following a major program victory. Coach Sabella shares his approach to building toughness, maintaining player strength throughout the season, and structuring training to balance conditioning with injury prevention. The discussion covers strategies for weight training, managing injur...
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On this episode of Your Call presented by the Headset App, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Joel Nellis, Head Coach at Brookfield Central High School (WI). Coach Nellis shares his coaching philosophy, which is rooted in sacrifice, discipline, and trust. Coach Nellis emphasizes how core values shape not only team culture but also individual growth. Through personal stories and practical examples, he illustrates how promoting unity,...
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This week on the Coach and Coordinator Network Weekly Game Planning Tips Series, presented by Lauren’s First and Goal, three coaches share practical ways discipline drives game-day execution. Kyle Ohradzansky – Offensive Coordinator, University of Findlay Ohradzansky explains how simplifying the call sheet and sticking with your core identity can keep an offense efficient and on schedule. Ilaisa Tuiaki – Defensive Line C...
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On this episode of Next Move presented by Coach Portal, UT Martin offensive line coach Nate Stout shares his unique journey into the coaching profession, proving that a non-traditional path can still lead to success. He reflects on how maturity, life experience, and perseverance helped him build credibility and overcome doubts along the way. Stout highlights the importance of networking, embracing challenges, and maintaining the...
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On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week presented by Tully, hosts Logan and John highlight three coaches shaping their programs with creativity, resilience, and leadership. First, JB Wells, Offensive Coordinator at the Coast Guard Academy (CT), shares how his team navigates the challenges of a military academy. He stresses tempo as their offensive identity, the value of maximizing limited practice t...
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On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football Technology. Keith Grabowski sits down with Joel Bradford, Head Coach at McCallie High School (TN), to recognize him as the National Coach of the Week. Coach Bradford shares his philosophy on leadership and the importance of teamwork, perspective, and resilience in high school football. He emphasizes focusing on the process rather than just outcomes, showin...
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On this episode of Your Call, presented by the Headset App, Darrick Ware, Head Coach at Grapevine Faith Christian School (TX), shares valuable insights on managing and engaging parental involvement in youth sports. Drawing on 18 years of coaching experience, Ware explains how to channel parental passion while setting healthy boundaries that protect team culture. He introduces the Dunning–Kruger effect as a framework to help paren...
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On this episode of Sprint Based Football, presented by Titan Sports, Tony Holler welcomes Coach Jesse Chinchar, Head Coach at St. Petersburg Catholic HS (FL), to discuss his innovative approach to coaching. Jesse reflects on his journey from apart of building Clearwater Academy International into a program from scratch to now leading the St. Petersburg Catholic. He explains how injury prevention, creative practice design, and stro...
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In this episode of the Game Planning Tips Series, Keith Grabowski highlights insights from three respected coaches—covering offense, defense, and special teams—to help you refine your weekly prep. Jordan Neal (Offense – McMurry University Head Coach) Why first down efficiency and “P & 10” study are vital to offensive success, and how disciplined play calling keeps your offense in rhythm. Chris Lorenti (Defense – Rhode Island ...
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On this episode of Next Move, presented by Coach Portal, Keith Grabowski sits down with JB Brown, Defensive Coordinator at Black Hills State, to discuss the power of long-term planning in coaching. JB explains how developing a clear three-to-five-year vision can drive meaningful career growth, help avoid short-term traps, and align opportunities with personal purpose. Drawing from personal stories and real-world coaching decisions...
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On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week presented by Tully, hosts Logan Hansen and John Snell spotlight three outstanding coaches, each offering a unique perspective on football strategy, philosophy, and team development. First, Junior Collins, Offensive Coordinator at Mount Union, emphasizes the critical importance of red zone execution. He reflects on lessons learned from his mentor, Hall of Fam...
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On this episode of National Coach of the Week presented by Modern Football, Keith Grabowski sits down with Matt Logan, HC of Centennial HS (CA), to unpack their recent victory over Former #1 Mater Dei (CA)and the critical role situational football plays in coaching. Coach Logan shares practical strategies for building game-ready teams, from weekly two-minute drills to designing realistic practice environments that prepare players ...
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On this episode of Your Call presented by the Headset App, Coach Kevin Swift shares his extensive high school coaching experience, emphasizing player empowerment and creativity. He explains how innovative special teams strategies can boost discipline and performance while bringing excitement and fun back to the game. Coach Swift emphasizes the importance of giving players ownership and freedom to share ideas, fostering deeper en...
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We’re two into the season, and by now, tendencies are showing—but so are the adjustments. In this episode of The Sunday Scouting Report, Keith Grabowski shares insights from three coaches across offense, defense, and special teams to help you sharpen your Week 3 game plan. This Week’s Insights: Offense – Noah Riley, Analyst, Baltimore Ravens How to create elegant simplicity: keep schemes teachable while multiplying looks thr...
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On this episode of Sprint Based Football, presented by Titan Sports, host Tony Holler sits down with sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN, to explore how nutrition drives athletic development and performance. Wendi explains how proper fueling enhances strength, recovery, and focus, while offering practical tips on meal prep, hydration, and safe supplement use. She stresses the responsibility of coaches and parents i...
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On this episode of Hansen Ratings D3 Coach and Coordinators of the Week presented by Tully, hosts Logan Hansen and John Snell sit down with three standout coaches to explore the philosophies and strategies shaping their programs. First, Justin Clark, OC at North Carolina Wesleyan, shares how simplicity and adaptability drive his offensive approach. From emphasizing a run-first philosophy to balancing the run-pass ratio, Clark hi...
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On this episode of National Coach of the Week presented by Modern Football Technology, Kent Walker, HC, Blanco HS shares his philosophy on building a strong football program centered around discipline, speed, and collaboration. Walker highlights the team’s growth from their first game to the second, emphasizing the Slot-T offense and the precision required to run it effectively. He explains how tempo and speed drive their offensiv...
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On this episode of Next Move, presented by Coach Portal, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Marcus Perkins Jr., Corners Coach at Texas College, to explore the rewarding journey from youth coaching to the college level. Through real stories and honest insights, Perkins highlights the importance of patience, relationship-building, and embracing the coaching process. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring coaches at the beginnin...
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On this episode of Your Call presented by The Headset App, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Keith Riggs, Former HC at Jenks HS (OK), to discuss his coaching philosophy and approach to athlete development. Riggs emphasizes the importance of having a “big toolbox” of strategies on both offense and defense, and how selecting the right tool at the right moment can influence the outcome of a game. He explains how simplifying complex...
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