culture

Champions- Aligning Staff for the Year Ahead- Spencer Emerson, Kyle Schmitt

In this episode of the Champion Series, hosts Keith Grabowski, Kyle Schmitt, andSpencer Emerson discuss the importance of aligning coaching staff, hiring for character and competence, establishing core values, and effective communication strategies. They emphasize the need for consistency in messaging and the significance of defining roles and responsibilities within the coaching staff to foster…

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The Evolution of Sprint-Based Football at Randolph-Macon College- Pedro Arruza, Head Coach

In this episode of the Sprint Based Football Podcast presented by Titans Sensors, host Tony Holler speaks with Pedro Arruza, head coach at Randolph-Macon College, about adopting sprint-based football principles. Arruza discusses how the pandemic led to a shift toward low-volume, high-impact practices that prioritize player health and performance. They explore the challenges of changing…

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Overused Words and Underused Actions – Brian Kight

In today’s episode from our archives, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Brian Kight,  known for his expertise in building strong team cultures and leadership development. Together, they delve into the critical theme of ‘Overused Words and Underused Actions in Coaching.’ Brian Kight’s insights on how the flood of communication in today’s environment can dilute…

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Self-Scouting Your Calls and Your Culture

Dante Bartee and Morgan Scalley put together two aspects of your team’s performance to this point in the season, providing actionable data to optimize your chances for success in the second half of the season.

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The Art of Creating Turnovers – Scott Shafer, Defensive Coordinator, MTSU

In this segment from Lauren’s First and Goal, Scott Shafer shares his culture of success, as well as techniques and drills that turn athletes into turnover-producing machines.

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The Players Write the Practice Plan – Vince DiGaetano, Assistant Coach, Fordham University

In this episode from our archives, Vince DiGaetano shares what he implemented as the head coach of SUNY Maritime when he took over the program just five days before fall camp opened. His work, his staff, and his players resulted in Maritime having a successful season in spite of the extreme circumstances of a last-minute coaching change.

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The Mushroom Society with Bob Wylie: Learning from 50 Years of Coaching, Featuring Al Saunders

On this special presentation of our Mushroom Society series, Bob Wylie welcomes retired NFL Coach Al Saunders to the conversation.

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Brian Kight – Changing Culture

The Leadership Journey – Week 2, Changing the Culture Brian Kight and Keith Grabowski team up for this special Leadership Journey edition of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast. This podcast will occur weekly throughout the season, focusing on issues that teams face during the season. Kight discusses changing culture in today’s podcast. 01:20 Alonzo Highsmith’s…

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Youngest D1 Head Coach, Scotty Walden, Austin Peay

From the Archives: Scotty Walden sits down with host Keith Grabowski in today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast. Walden was the youngest head coach in the NCAA last year when he led Division III East Texas Baptist University at the age of 26. After success at the D3 level, Walden made the move to…

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