Podcast: Coach and Coordinator

Champions- Tom Lombardo and CJ Cesario on Culture, Depth, and Reps

In this episode of Champions presented by Signature Championship Rings, coaches Tom Lombardo and CJ Cesario discuss the intricacies of player development in high school football, emphasizing the importance of developing players as individuals first. They share their unique perspectives based on their experiences at different school sizes and divisions, exploring how to manage player…

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Next Move- Handling the Unexpected Opportunity- Josh Crawford, Running Backs Coach, Bowling Green State

In this installment of The Next Move Powered by Coach Portal, Keith Grabowski and Josh Crawford, Bowling Green State’s running backs coach, discuss how to handle unexpected job opportunities in coaching. They emphasize the importance of professionalism, being prepared, and consulting with mentors. Coach Crawford shares personal experiences and tips for evaluating opportunities, maintaining faith,…

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C.O.O.L. Clinic Q&A with Steve Spagnuolo, Defensive Coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs

In this interview from the 2024 C.O.O.L. Clinic, Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo discusses the interplay between defensive and offensive line play with Coach Bob Wylie. He shares insights from his coaching journey, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with offensive line coaches for developing defensive strategies. Spagnuolo elaborates on evaluating opponents’ offensive lines,…

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The Turnaround- The Power of Belief in Coaching- Ken Krause, Head Coach, Muskego HS (WI)

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast presented by CoachTube, Coach Ken Krause shares his journey of rebuilding high school football programs at West Allis Central and Muskego. He dives into the strategies behind creating a winning culture, including building a strong coaching staff, developing player leadership through a leadership council, and engaging the community….

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The Art of Practice- Freshmen Installs- Brad Spencer, Head Coach, North Central

In this episode of the Art of Practice presented by GoRout, Head Coach of D3 National Champion North Central College, Brad Spencer discusses the key aspects of onboarding freshmen into a football program. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships, effective playbook installation, and the role of technology like GoRout in enhancing learning. He shares…

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The Next Move- The Elevator Pitch- Bryce Lewis, Secondary Coach, Middle Tennessee State

In this episode of The Next Move, presented by Coach Portal, Keith Grabowski and Bryce Lewis, secondary coach at Middle Tennessee State, discuss the significance of being prepared for unexpected opportunities in coaching. They dive into the art of crafting an effective elevator pitch that leaves a memorable impression, emphasizing the need for authenticity and…

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The Unsung Heroes of Football Staffs- Trevor Hudson, Kegan Wirtz, Patrick Walsh, Mark Solis

In this episode, we explore Modern Football Technology’s transformative impact and student assistants’ role in high school coaching. We discuss how real-time analytics can enhance decision-making on game day, supported by a comprehensive support system that includes student volunteers and assistants. We hear from Trevor Hudson, who led American Canyon to a Class 5 CIF…

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Sprint-Based Football- John Shaw’s Sprint-Base Edge: Powering Titans’ Big Cats & Beyond

In this episode of the Sprint-Based Football presented by Titans Sensors, host Tony Holler is joined by John Shaw, Assistant Coach of Speed and Performance for the Tennessee Titans, for an in-depth conversation on the power of speed development in professional football. Coach Shaw shares his unique perspective on how speed impacts player performance, injury…

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The Next Move- Winning the Small Moments- Jalen Banks, RB Coach, Indiana State

In this episode of The Next Move presented by Coach Portal, Jalen Banks discusses how assistant coaches can earn more responsibility by focusing on small moments that build trust and demonstrate reliability. Coach Banks shares practical tips on how to excel in current roles, anticipate needs, and handle tasks enthusiastically, emphasizing the importance of being…

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Your Call- Pride Points System- Jeremy Plaa, Head Coach, Thomas Downey (CA)

In episode of Your Call presented by The Headset App, Jeremy Plaa, head football coach at Thomas Downey High School in Modesto, California, discusses the PridePoint system implemented in his football program. This system creates accountability and competition among players, encouraging them to earn points through various activities such as participating in other sports, maintaining…

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