Coach and Coordinator Podcast

By Keith Grabowski

Keith Grabowski interviews the most knowledgeable head coaches, coordinators, and position coaches from professional, college, and high school football. Keith and his guests discuss the philosophy, co... more

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February 19, 2020 Change with the times or the Times Change You: Jerry Smith, St. Francis High School (N.Y.)
With close to 40 years of coaching experience at St. Francis High School (N.Y.), head coach Jerry Smith has seen a lot over his tenure. St. Francis alumni such as Brian Daboll, David Caldwell, and Chris Polian are just a few examples of the success stories under Coach Smith. He has witnessed how the game has evolved over time, and he has changed with it. On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, hear how a veteran coach has approached each day on the job with a fresh outlook.
1:42 Intro
3:03 Background at St. Francis
4:20 What drives Coach Smith
8:02 How has the process evolved
11:44 Being open with parents
15:10 On the field changes
18:51 Is this a young man’s game?
20:46 Keeping kids’ concentration
24:20 Motivation to keep coaching
29:15 The winning edge
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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32min
February 18, 2020 Being Uncommon: Blaise Faggiano, Utica College Head Coach
On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we caught up with Utica College's head coach, special teams coordinator, and defense line coach, Blaise Faggiano. Hear how he operates a multitude of position groups all while instilling a culture of becoming "uncommon" at Utica College.
1:42 Intro
2:13 Coach Faggiano’s roles
3:46 Influences on Coach Faggiano
9:27 Building culture at Utica
14:28 Developing team chemistry
17:43 Special teams
24:10 Future of the kickoff
27:42 Safety in football
32:07 Improving your depth chart
34:42 Emphasis on the defensive line
37:47 Inside foot to the ball
39:24 The winning edge
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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41min
February 17, 2020 Andy Kotelnicki- University of Buffalo Offensive Coordinator
On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski catches up with the University of Buffalo's offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. Hear how Coach Kotelnicki adapts his offense to his personnel, the details of running a wide zone play, and how he has developed this past season's Buffalo offense into a dominant rushing attack.
1:42 Intro
2:41 Leaning on run game
3:18 Knowing your personnel
4:59 Tailoring your offense
7:18 Developing consistency on offense
10:42 Evaluating your offense
14:45 Identifying the success of a play
16:50 Wide zone
21:25 Details of wide zone
27:09 Run through on wide zone
29:40 Wide zone on 4i
34:10 Closing
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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36min
February 14, 2020 Weekly Highlight Show 2/14/2020
This is the weekly breakdown of USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator Podcast Series by Keith Grabowski. These short clips highlight tidbits of what each episode from this week’s lineup featured. Tune in and hear various guests offer their football expertise and analysis.
- NYSHSFCA: Kyle Flood, University of Alabama Offensive Line Coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/nyshsfca-kyle-flood-university-of-alabama-offensive-line-coach
- Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth College Head Coach: “Creating A Better, Safer Game”: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/buddy-teevens-dartmouth-college-head-coach-creating-a-better-safer-game

- Home Team Podcast- Greg Austin, University of Nebraska Offensive Line Coach: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/the-home-team-greg-austin-university-of-arkansas-offensive-line-coach
- Devotion Leads to Promotion –SUNY Cortland’s New Head Coach: Curt Fitzpatrick: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/devotion-leads-to-promotion-suny-cortlands-new-head-coach-curt-fitzpatrick
- All In On Offense: A Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer- Dan Gonzalez: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/all-in-on-offense-a-holistic-approach-to-protecting-the-passer-dan-gonzalez
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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21min
February 14, 2020 All In On Offense: A Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer- Dan Gonzalez
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with an offensive guru, Dan Gonzalez. A four-year letterman at the University of Texas, Dan Gonzalez worked his way up the ranks. He served as the offensive coordinator at Abilene Christian University, Ranger College, and at North Lamar High School. Throughout his career, Dan has learned various concepts about the passing game and he now serves as an advisor for several programs. His insight and knowledge on creating an explosive offensive passing attack has helped several coaches across the country. Learn what methods Dan Gonzalez advises to implement when it comes to protecting your quarterback on today’s episode.
0:20 2020 USA Football National Conference
1:41 Intro
2:30 Success of Dan Gonzalez’s clients
6:36 A.C.T.S.
10:44 Applying the progressive passing system
14:59 Scan read with quarterback
17:08 Holistic approach to pass protection
17:09 Assessing collisions in football
20:51 Examples of proper protection schemes
25:54 Hot routes and simulated pressures
31:51 Protections adjustments and delays
34:29 Systemizing terminology
37:38 Scripting for protecting the passer
42:24 Game planning in practice
47:02 Formation disadvantages
49:04 Preparing for blitz pickup
53:33 Simplifying terminology
58:06 Dan’s progressive passing system
59:38 Closing
Links for more information:
- https://gonzalezpassinggame.weebly.com/blog
- Advancements in the Passing Game: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6856/advancements-in-the-passing-game
- [Podcast] Read and Shoot- Dan Gonzalez: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/7108/podcast-read-and-shoot-dan-gonzalez
- Creating a Simple Solution for Calling A Complex Pro-Style Passing Game: https://usafootball.com/coaches-notes/view/3475/creating-a-simple-solution-for-calling-a-complex-pro-style-passing-game
- [Book] Concept Passing: Teaching the Modern Passing Game: https://www.amazon.com/Concept-Passing-Teaching-Modern-Game-ebook/dp/B00RWV9QPA
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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February 13, 2020 Devotion Leads to Promotion –SUNY Cortland’s New Head Coach: Curt Fitzpatrick
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome the newly minted SUNY Cortland head football coach, Curt Fitzpatrick, onto the show. Before taking his new position, Coach Fitzpatrick was at the helm of SUNY Morrisville. During his seven-year tenure, Coach Fitzpatrick guided SUNY Morrisville to four winning seasons, one conference championship, and three postseason ECAC bowl appearances. Coach Fitzpatrick is looking to bring his high-flying offense to SUNY Cortland as his former team 31.5 points and 438 yards per game over the past seven years. Hear from Coach Fitzpatrick as he details what culture he wants to establish, his offensive philosophy, and what he’s looking forward to the most in his new role.
0:20 Intro
1:37 Coach Fitzpatrick’s background
3:21 Learning the game
5:59 Empowering your players
10:29 Coach Fitzpatrick’s mission statement
14:26 Examples of program culture setting in
15:50 Coach Fitzpatrick’s offense
16:49 Creating structure on offense
19:02 Importance of repitition at practice
20:10 Quarterback philosophy
24:36 Eyes of the quarterback
26:27 Closing
You can follow Coach Fitzpatrick on Twitter here: @_coachfitz
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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30min
February 13, 2020 Devotion Leads to Promotion – Curt Fitzpatrick, Head Coach, SUNY Cortland
On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome the newly minted SUNY Cortland head football coach, Curt Fitzpatrick, onto the show. Before taking his new position, Coach Fitzpatrick was at the helm of SUNY Morrisville. During his seven-year tenure, Coach Fitzpatrick guided SUNY Morrisville to four winning seasons, one conference championship, and three postseason ECAC bowl appearances.
Coach Fitzpatrick is looking to bring his high-flying offense to SUNY Cortland as his former team netted 31.5 points and 438 yards per game over the past seven years. Hear from Coach Fitzpatrick as he details what culture he wants to establish, his offensive philosophy, and what he’s looking forward to the most in his new role.

Show Notes:
0:20 Intro
1:37 Coach Fitzpatrick’s background
3:21 Learning the game
5:59 Empowering your players
10:29 Coach Fitzpatrick’s mission statement
14:26 Examples of program culture setting in
15:50 Coach Fitzpatrick’s offense
16:49 Creating structure on offense
19:02 Importance of repetition at practice
20:10 Quarterback philosophy
24:36 Eyes of the quarterback
26:27 Closing

You can follow Coach Fitzpatrick on Twitter @_coachfitz.

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32min
February 12, 2020 Home Team Podcast- Greg Austin, University of Nebraska Offensive Line Coach
On today's episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we continue our "Home Team" series. Your guest host, Joel Nellis, interviews the University of Nebraska's offensive line coach and run game coordinator Greg Austin. Learn about Coach Austin's life experiences and how he balances family and football on today's episode.
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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55min
February 11, 2020 Buddy Teevens, Dartmouth College Head Coach: “Creating A Better, Safer Game”
During his 20 years coaching at Darmouth College, head coach Buddy Teevens has accomplished a lot on the field. Coaching at his alma mater, Coach Teevens led the Big Green to Ivy League titles in both 1990 and 1991. After becoming the head coach at Stanford University from 2002 to 2004, Coach Teevens then returned to help Dartmouth win titles in 2015 and 2019. However, regardless of all the titles and a 9-1 record last season, Coach Teevens’ biggest accomplishment might be the efforts he took to create a better and safer game. With the help of engineering students on campus, Coach Teevens helped patent a mobile tackle dummy called the Mobile Virtual Player or “MVP.” This invention provided players with a mobile target to tackle, and it drastically lessened the chances of brutal injuries due to collisions. Host Keith Grabowski spoke with Coach Teevens about his philosophy on tackling and about how the MVPs can benefit the game of football.
0:20 2020 USA Football National Conference
1:40 Intro
2:22 Inspiration for helping improve football
2:59 Obstacles in changing the game
5:03 Developing players tackling skillset
6:28 A better, safer way to practice
8:50 Tackle memory
10:22 Toughness vs. technique
13:08 Coaching saves the game
14:28 Creation of the “MVP”
15:45 Expanded usage of MVP
17:09 Assessing collisions in football
21:55 Teaching proper techniques
24:15 The future of football
26:10 Dartmouth practice schedule
31:19 Closing
Mobile Virtual Player is USA Football’s preferred tackling equipment partner.
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach and be sure to check out X's and O's analysis at blogs.usafootball.com.
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33min
February 10, 2020 NYSHSFCA: Kyle Flood, University of Alabama Offensive Line Coach
Your host Keith Grabowski was able to visit the New York State High School Football Coaches’ Association Clinic. During his time in New York, Keith was able to sit down with a multitude of coaches to garner insight and knowledge into new trends in football. On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, University of Alabama offensive line coach Kyle Flood joins the show. A former head coach at Rutgers University and an offensive line coach for the Atlanta Falcons, Coach Flood has experienced a lot during his career. Hear his insight on his favorite blocking schemes, his experiences ranging from the high school football to the NFL and Coach Flood's thoughts on what gives the University of Alabama the winning edge.
0:20 Intro
1:20 Coach Flood’s background
2:19 Playing at Iona College
3:48 Early days as a coach
5:45 Differences at each playing level
6:41 Impressions from the culture at Alabama
8:06 The impact of coaching at Alabama
9:15 Coordinating the run game
10:36 How many reps do we really need?
11:40 Facing SEC defenses and wide zone plays
13:12 Shoulder lifts
13:31 Pin and Pull
14:53 Communication on the sideline with players
16:35 Organizing pass protection
18:14 Identifying disguises from the defense
19:12 Analyzing formations
21:10 Eliminating speed rush with chipping
22:16 Changing sets for tackles
23:36 The winning edge
Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks, and tackling at footballdevelopment.com. Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Checkout X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com
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25min

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