Aidan Grabowski

Alert the Post- Building an Elite Defense: Structure, Install, and Adjustments- Kalus Murphy, Safeties Coach, North Central College

In this episode of Alert the Post, host Bobby Peters sits down with Coach Kalus Murphy, Safeties coach at North Central College, and dives into the core principles of building an elite defense. With three national championships in five years, North Central’s success is no accident — Coach Murphy shares how their defensive strategies are…

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Your Call- Breaking the Cycle- A Conversation About Winning and Competitive Mindsets- David Alexander, OL Coach, Bishop Kelly (OK)

In this episode of Your Call, presented by The Headset App, Coach David Alexander, a former NFL player and seasoned high school football coach in Oklahoma, shares a powerful and unconventional philosophy on building a winning culture. Drawing from his leadership at two underdog programs — including the largest high school in Oklahoma — Coach…

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Next Move- Do the Job Before You Get It- Ken Merchant, OC/QB Coach Sacramento State (CA)

In this episode of Next Move presented by Coach Portal, Sacramento State Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Ken Merchant shares practical and powerful insights on how aspiring coaches can position themselves for their next big opportunity. From excelling in your current role to building genuine relationships and proactively taking on new responsibilities, Coach Merchant emphasizes…

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Champions- Coaching Foundations: Culture, Fundamentals, and Mentorship- Wayne Alofipo (UT), Ty Harper (NY), and Dwight Lundeen (MN)

In this episode of the Champions Series, presented by Signature Championship Rings, we sit down with Wayne Alofipo, HC, Crimson Cliffs HS (UT), Ty Harper, HC, Chautauqua Lake HS (NY), and Dwight Lundeen, HC, Becker HS (MN). The group explores what truly builds a team destined for greatness. The conversation covers everything from personal coaching…

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Sprint Based Football- Doing Things Differently for Maximum Production- Thad Wells

In this episode of the Sprint-Based Football presented by Titans Sports, host Tony Holler and Thad Wells dive deep into the philosophy behind sprint-based football and how coaching success is often found in simplicity, balance, and personal growth. Thad shares his evolution from an ambitious young coach to a thoughtful leader shaped by reading, reflection,…

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Art of Practice- Choreographing Chaos: Coaching for Clarity and Speed- Rob Stover, DC, Sycamore HS (IL)

In this episode of the Art of Practice presented by GoRout, Keith Grabowski sits down with Rob Stover, defensive coordinator at Sycamore HS (IL), to unpack the strategic art of seven-on-seven football practice. They explore how communication serves as the foundation of defensive cohesion, and how technologies like Go Route are transforming efficiency on the…

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Coaching through the Lens: Film Watching Mastery- Dub Maddox, OC, Union HS (OK)

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski sits down with renowned coach and film analysis expert Dub Maddox, former OC, Union HS (OK) to break down the evolving art of football film study. Together, they explore why many coaches struggle with turning raw game footage into winning strategies—and how a structured…

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Next Move- What Head Coaches Notice About Their Assistants- Adam Harvey, AD/HC, Long Creek HS (TX)

In this episode of Next move presented by Coach Portal, we sit down with Adam Harvey to explore the traits that make assistant coaches stand out and earn the trust of their head coaches. Drawing from his own coaching journey, Adam highlights the value of visibility, enthusiasm, and initiative—emphasizing that consistent leadership and a willingness…

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Your Call- Winning Without a Weightroom: Building Champions Through Farm Strength and Sandbags- Lane Kirkland, Former HC, Carey HS (ID)

In this episode of Your Call presented by The Headset App, Coach Lane Kirkland of Carey High School reflects on his journey through football coaching, drawing from a deep family legacy and a commitment to hard work. He shares how innovative training methods—like sandbag workouts and tailored community-based strategies—helped his team achieve multiple state championships,…

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Coach & Coordinator- Adapt and Attack Offensive Strategy- Shawn Glosek, OC, Washington & Jefferson

In this episode of the Coaching Coordinator podcast, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Shawn Glosek, offensive coordinator at Washington and Jefferson, to explore his coaching journey and offensive philosophy. Glosek shares how his early experiences at the high school level shaped his approach and highlights the importance of tailoring offensive schemes to the strengths…

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