Aidan Grabowski

Sprint Based Football- Small Town Football Culture- Ric Arand, Head Coach, Lena Winslow HS (IL)

In this episode, Tony Holler interviews Ric Arand, the highly successful head football coach at Lena Winslow High School, with an impressive record of 270-68. They discuss the impact of community support, the adoption of the ‘Feed the Cats’ sprint-based training philosophy, and the importance of a unified coaching staff. Ric shares insights on innovative…

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The Turnaround- Making Football Cool- Brett Mertens, Head Coach, Montrose HS (CO)

In this episode of The Turnaround powered by CoachTube, Coach Brett Mertens takes us inside the playbook of rebuilding struggling football programs. From starting from scratch to building a championship mindset, he shares the strategies, challenges, and leadership lessons that fueled success at Crean Lutheran and Montrose High School. Coach Mertens highlights the power of…

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Champions- Building the Off Season Calendar- Hunter Cantwell, Dillon Mitchell, Bradley Zelenovich

In this episode of Champions, Keith Grabowski is joined by three state champion head coaches to break down one of the most important aspects of a successful football program—developing an off-season calendar. From structuring strength and conditioning programs to integrating leadership development, the discussion covers a wide range of strategies that have helped these coaches…

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Navigating the Evolving Coaching Job Market- Aaron Young, Co-Founder, Coach Portal

In this Coach and Coordinator Podcast episode, host Keith Grabowski and Aaron Young, co founder of Coach Portal, dive into the evolving coaching job market and the challenges coaches face in advancing their careers. They discuss the importance of networking, the hidden nature of many job opportunities, and the role athletic directors play in hiring….

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The Turnaround- Charlie TeGantvroot, Head Coach, Marina HS (CA)

In this episode of The Turnaround Series, host Michael Echaves sits down with Charlie TeGantvoort, a coach with a track record of rebuilding struggling programs and turning them into winners. Coach T shares his approach to building relationships, changing team culture, and creating a winning mindset—all key elements in a program’s transformation. From inheriting teams…

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Champions- How State Champions Stay Ahead of the Game- John Daley, Jake McCrae, Derek Tuttle

In this episode of Champions presented by Signature Championship Rings, three state championship coaches -John Daley, Jake McCrae, Derek Tuttle discuss their insights on high school football coaching, focusing on preparation strategies, evaluating new trends, player development, and innovative offensive and defensive strategies. Today’s Champions: Derek Tuttle Andover Central Jaguars Kansas Class 4A State Champion…

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The Art of Practice- Building a Practice Script- Eric Kasperowicz, Head Coach, Mars HS (PA)

In this episode of The Art of Practice presented by GoRout, Keith Grabowski and Eric Kasperowicz dive into the art and science of building a practice script and running it efficiently in practice. They discuss the importance of preparation, efficiency, and technology like GoRout to enhance practice effectiveness. The conversation emphasizes the need for situational…

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Sprint-Based Football- Redlining Speed: How Chris Korfist is Revolutionizing Football Speed with Sport Science

In this episode of Sprint Based Football presented by Titan Sensors, international speed coach Chris Korfist shares his expertise in speed training, particularly in football, and its pivotal role in an athlete’s performance. He discusses the remarkable speed transformation of NFL player David Montgomery and highlights the impact of cutting-edge technology like the 1080 sprint…

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Revolutionizing Coaching Career Development with Coach Portal- Kevin Abrams, Co-Founder, Coach Portal

In this episode, Keith Grabowski and Kevin Abrams explore the evolving landscape of coaching careers, emphasizing the role of relationships, networking, and professional visibility. They introduce Coach Portal, an innovative platform that equips coaches with real-time job market insights, mentorship, and career development resources. The discussion highlights common challenges coaches face in their job search,…

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Building a Championship Culture with a High-Powered Offense- Drew Dallas, Head Coach, Hutchinson Community College

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Coach Drew Dallas shares his insights on cultivating a championship culture at Hutchinson Community College, emphasizing the power of adaptability, strong relationships, and a well-defined offensive identity. He breaks down the importance of flexibility in coaching to maximize player strengths, the foundational role of quarterbacks and…

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