In the modern era of coaching, learning the game isn’t limited to film study, books, and clinics. For Chet Walters, the head coach at Conrad Schools of Science in Delaware, one of his most powerful tools for development isn’t a whiteboard—it’s X (formerly Twitter). Walters has turned X into his personal football university, using it…
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Reviving a struggling football program isn’t just about changing plays or drilling fundamentals—it’s about resetting the culture from the ground up. For coaches taking over after a string of losing seasons, success starts with building an environment where players, staff, and the community can buy into a shared vision. Here’s how you can build a…
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For decades, football coaches have followed a familiar formula: grind players down, punish mistakes with sprints, and stretch practices to their limit. They believed that if practices were tough enough, their teams would become “tougher.” But Brad Dixon, head coach at Camp Point Central (IL), challenges that outdated mindset. “Toughness is task-specific,” Dixon argues. “It’s…
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Football is blocking and tackling. Games are won or lost at the line of scrimmage and in open-field collisions, and the ability to deliver force effectively can make all the difference. For back-to-back state champion head coach Garrett Mueller, this idea is encapsulated in a game-changing metric called the Truck Stick, an innovation he introduced…
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In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski introduces the concept of Culture GPT, which merges artificial intelligence with program culture to enhance coaches’ understanding of their teams’ dynamics. Grabowski shares his journey of discovering AI’s impact on decision-making and discuss how tools like ChatGPT can analyze the cultural aspects of programs….
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Transitioning leadership within a coaching staff is a careful process that requires strategic planning, mentorship, and trust. Coach Tom Perkovich of Susquehanna University provides a masterclass in this approach, sharing his experiences as he transitioned play-calling duties to his offensive coordinator, Mike Wiand. His insights reveal a practical, effective pathway to preparing assistant coaches for…
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When Alex Golesh took over as the head coach of the University of South Florida (USF) football program, he faced a significant challenge. Inheriting a team that had only won four games in the previous three years, Golesh recognized the need for a complete cultural transformation. His solution? A process-driven approach that emphasizes daily excellence,…
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Illinois College produced some astounding numbers in 2024 in turning in the best performance in college football: Offensive Coordinator Drew Chance joins us to discuss his journey in the profession, which led to him developing the offense that they run. He’s incorporated high-tempo, maximized splits, the deep choice route, and more. We talk about his…
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When Drew Chance stepped into his role as offensive coordinator at Illinois College, he didn’t just inherit a playbook—he built his own. His journey from studying tape to leading one of the most explosive offenses in college football is a masterclass in self-taught innovation. Let’s explore the key lessons from Coach Chance’s experience in creating…
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In a world where everyone’s looking for the next big coaching secret, the real magic might just be embracing who you already are. BJ Hill, the Defensive Coordinator at Johns Hopkins and The Coach and Coordinator D3 Defensive Coordinator of the Week presented by Hansen Ratings, stands out not because he tries to fit into…
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