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Transitioning into a Program – 2x State Champ John Hart, HC Brownsburg HS (IN)

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by John Hart, Head Football Coach at Brownsburg High School in Brownsburg Indiana. Hart has been a head coach for over 30 years in multiple different programs and got his first head coaching job at just 22 years old. Coach has multiple State Championship…

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You’re Hired! – Brian Rzeppa, Author and Expert in the Job Search Process

In this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we continue with our “Game Plan for Your Next Job” series. Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Brian Rzeppa, author of You’re Hired: A Guide to Working in Sports. Rzeppa is an expert in every aspect of the job search process. He joins Grabowski today to talk…

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Developing an Attitude- Ron Zook, Senior Analyst, Maryland

On today’s podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by current Maryland Senior Analyst Ron Zook. Coach has been in football for over 40 years including stints in the NFL with the Steelers (96-98), Chiefs (99), Saints (00-01) and Packers (14-18). Zook was also the Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2007 for his work…

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Coaching RB Reads- David Walker, Retired NFL Coach

Joining host Keith Grabowski on today’s podcast is former NFL Running Back Coach, David Walker. Having been a prolific college running back at Syracuse, Walker went back to his roots for his first college coaching career where he served as the Orange RB coach from 1995-03. After his time at Syracuse, he went on to…

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The Heart of Coaching- Bryan McKenzie, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Bryan McKenzie. Bryan was a former NFL player before he started bounding around the coaching ranks at a variety of levels across the country. McKenzie currently works with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as well as 3D Coaching. He joins the podcast today…

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America’s 1st Virtual Coach- Brad Dal Bon, Homer High School (AK)

On today’s podcast, Coach Brad Dal Bon joins host Keith Grabowski to talk about the concept of virtual coaching. Dal Bon is the Outside Linebackers Coach at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska but lives and coaches from California. In today’s covid climate, working virtually has become a way of life and Dal Bon has…

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Alcorn State RPO’s – Offensive Coordinator, Elliott Wratten and Wide Receivers Coach, Jason Phillips

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by two members of the Alcorn State University offensive coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Elliott Wratten, and Wide Receivers Coach, Jason Phillips, have helped revolutionize the RPO game by developing their own system. In this podcast, they speak with Grabowski about what makes their…

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Game Plan Your Next Job- Interviewing Through Zoom, Chris Fore, Coach Interview Expert

On today’s episode, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Chris Fore, former High School Football Coach and Athletic Director and currently a Principal at Palmdale Space Academy. Chris is an expert in the field of resumes, cover letters and references. Fore has even authored his own book titled “An Insider’s Guide to Scoring Your Next…

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Game Planning Field Zones- Jeff Mullen, Former FBS OC

On today’s podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by former FBS Offensive Coordinator Jeff Mullen. Most recently at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Mullen served as the offensive coordinator from 2011-2017. Prior to that, Mullen was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at West Virginia from 2008-2010. Mullen joins the podcast to talk about…

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Making the Switch to the 3-4 Defense- Brock Spack, HFC Illinois St (FCS)

On today’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Host Keith Grabowski is joined by Illinois State Head Coach Brock Spack. Coach Spack took over in 2009 for the Redbirds and has amassed a record of 83-50 since then including 2 Missouri Valley Football Conference titles. Prior to taking over as Head Coach, Spack was the defensive coordinator…

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