Keith Grabowski

Breaking Down the Opponent -From Backfield Sets to Down and Distance

Don Dobes | Defensive Coordinator, Dartmouth CollegePresented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation The Art of Defensive Preparation There’s no sThere’s no shortcut to a great defensive game plan. For…

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Breaking Tendencies: The Self-Scout Advantage That Keeps Berry’s Defense a Step Ahead

When Berry College shut down Trinity — one of the nation’s top Division III offenses — and held them to just six points, it wasn’t a fluke or a one-off…

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Less Is More: How Russ Phillips Transformed Hendrix’s Offense by Simplifying Everything

When the numbers stopped matching the standard, Russ Phillips knew it wasn’t on his players—it was on him. After three games, the Hendrix offense lacked tempo, rhythm, and identity. The…

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“Continuity and Connection: How Clayt Birmingham Built a Program That Feels Like Family”

At the University of Wisconsin–Stout, the wins tell one story. However, the people behind them tell another. Head coach Clayt Birmingham has led the Blue Devils for nearly two decades,…

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Reginald Samples: Building Competitive Edge Through Situational Mastery

When Duncanville beat DeSoto, the win carried more than bragging rights. It was a battle between two national powers separated by just six miles — a rivalry born from youth…

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Adjust, Evaluate, Repeat: Coaching Adaptability in Practice Design

By Keith Grabowski The College of Wooster defense practice design is built on constant evaluation and adjustment, not routine. When the College of Wooster defense turned in its best performance…

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Why They Stayed: How Brad Spencer’s Culture Keeps Players — and Standards — for the Long Haul

For the first time since 1964, Wheaton College didn’t score a point in the Little Brass Bell rivalry. North Central’s 41–0 win was another milestone in a program built on…

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Flexible by Design: How Jeff Whitehead’s Cowboys Practice the Problem — Not the Routine

At Hardin-Simmons, success isn’t scripted. Offensive coordinator Jeff Whitehead believes championship teams don’t just practice plays—they practice their problems. That mindset defines the Hardin-Simmons football practice structure, where discipline and…

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“Are You Elder Football?” – Building a Culture of Accountability and Brotherhood

When you walk into Elder High School’s locker room, you’ll see four words printed across shirts, signs, and banners: Are You Elder Football? For head coach Doug Ramsey, those four…

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Practice with Purpose: How Mike Sirianni Shapes Winning Habits at W&J

When Washington & Jefferson head coach Mike Sirianni talks about practice, he does so with the conviction of someone who believes the way you prepare each day is the surest…

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