Dan Hatman joins today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Hatman is the director of The Scouting Academy, which has been designed to build a foundational knowledge of football as it relates to evaluation of personnel. He also has experience as an NFL Pro scout with the Eagles, Jets and Giants.

Show notes

1:26 Breaking down the Scouting Academy

3:31 The Scouting Academy curriculum

6:41 How The Scouting Academy can be beneficial for HS and college coaches

11:14 Finding the “diamond in the rough” when recruiting

13:14 How to decide when to add a player to the roster

15:05 Prioritizing what you believe in

17:36 The goals of The Scouting Academy

20:38 How The Scouting Academy prepares people who want to be scouts

Terry Shea joins Keith Grabowski on today’s USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. Shea has been a QB coach at many colleges and NFL teams. His expertise coaching QBs lead him to consulting work for future NFL draft prospects. Most recently, he worked with Robert Griffin III "RG3" (2nd overall pick 2012). He published a QB development book, Eyes Up, which he discusses in the podcast.

Show notes

:52 Developing relationships with the quarterbacks

3:32 How the quarterbacks deal with stressful situations

5:34 Defining the phrase “eyes up”

8:47 Challenges of being a quarterbacks coach

13:38 Technology that helps train QBs’ eyes

17:33 How to keep QBs healthy

23:35 Drills that won’t overwork QBs

27:37 The winning edge

Todd Drury is in his fourth season on the Missouri University of Science and Technology coaching staff and third as the team's defensive coordinator. Drury, who coaches the Miners' defensive line, served in that capacity during his first season on the staff in 2014. Drury played tight end at Evangel University from 2005-08 and served as a team captain during the 2008 season. He joins the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast to discuss his start in coaching, defense philosophy, and the future of football.

Show notes

:52 Why Drury became a football coach

1:31 Transition from a player to coach

2:27 Keys to coaching development

3:47 3 characteristic for building culture

5:21 Drury’s defense philosophy

8:18 Teaching players quickly and efficiently

11:09 Game planning starts at camp

13:23 Advantages of zone defense

17:58 Mistakes made in his early years as a coach

19:02 Best advice he’s received

23:56 Technology used day-to-day

25:42 How Drury maintains a work-life balance

27:45 Concerns for the future of football

30:04 Two-minute drills

31:58 The winning edge

Dr. Ken Clark joins Joe Eisenmann and Keith Grabowski on today’s High Performance edition of the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. Dr. Clark has a PhD in Applied Physiology and Biomechanics, researches human performance and is a strength and conditioning coach. He is also serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University. In the podcast, he discusses speed development and training.

1:32 How much of a difference a coach make in their players speed

2:46 Key components to focus on when building a speed program

5:58 Drills to help top end speed

10:02 Posture in dynamic warm-ups

13:14 Importance of recovery between sprints

15:55 Conditioning should not be mixed with speed training

16:29 The research and importance of ground reaction forces

20:14 Strength training and plyometrics to improve speed mechanics

24:38 3 take-aways for improving speed

Robert Weiner is today’s guest on USA Football’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Weiner is heading into his 14th season coaching at Plant High School (Tampa, Fl.). The Panthers are 145-27-1 and boast four state championships under Weiner. In the podcast he discusses team values, building character and how he prepares his team.

Show notes

1:29 Why Weiner became a football coach

5:12 Biggest mistake as a coach

8:29 Manifesting values into the program

12:34 Rewarding players for good character

13:40 Breaking down their summer program

17:12 Mental and emotional approach of the game

22:35 Preparing the team for the season

30:10 Reducing collisions during practice

32:36 USA Football’s Practice Smart course

33:27 Two-minute drills

39:33 The winning edge

Dan Giuliani is today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator podcast. Giuliani is the Co-Founder & CEO of Volt Athletics and the Adjunct Professor of Sport Performance at the University of Washington. In the podcast he breaks down Volt, a performance training system.

Show Notes

1:49 Transition from strength and conditioning coach to Volt CEO

4:28 How Volt can help coaches

7:48 An overview of the Volt app

17:22 Should athletes have their phones out in the weight room?

26:13 Utilizing Volt during camp

28:48 Maintaining summer gains during the season

30:10 Managing cumulative workload in multi-sport athletes

Today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast guest is in a unique situation. Bill Lund joins the podcast after recently stepping down as the linebackers and special teams coach at Saginaw Valley State University. He talks with Keith on the reason he’s leaving, the importance of the coaching role, and benefits of heads up tackle.

Show Notes

1:24 Why Lund stepped down from coaching

4:27 Putting family first

6:28 Setting an example as a coach

11:45 The importance of the game of football

17:05 Coaches deserve recognition

21:52 Keeping heads out of the game

Brett Bartholomew teams up with USA Football’s Joe Eisenmann and Keith Grabowski in today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. In the podcast, he discusses his book Conscious Coaching, the importance of fundamentals, and shares ways to improve simple drills.

Show notes

1:18 Bartholomew discusses his new book

3:45 Building trust within a team

5:50 How to communicate with “tough” kids

8:48 The importance of fundamentals

13:55 Improving on simple drills

26:33 Combating “copy and paste” coaching

30:29 Duties as a HS Strength coach

Brett Bartholomew teams up with USA Football’s Joe Eisenmann and Keith Grabowski in today’s Coach and Coordinator podcast. Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. In the podcast, he discusses his book Conscious Coaching, the importance of fundamentals, and shares ways to improve simple drills.

Show notes

1:18 Bartholomew discusses his new book

3:45 Building trust within a team

5:50 How to communicate with “tough” kids

8:48 The importance of fundamentals

13:55 Improving on simple drills

26:33 Combating “copy and paste” coaching

30:29 Duties as a HS Strength coach

Abilene (Texas) Christian University head coach Adam Dorrel is today’s guest on the USA Football Coach and Coordinator Podcast. Dorrel, the winningest active head coach in NCAA football, was named ACU coach in December after guiding Northwest Missouri State to a 76-8 record and three NCAA Division II national titles, including the 2015 and 2016 crowns. He was voted the American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year in 2013 and 2015. On the podcast, Dorrel discusses the move to Abilene Christian, his emphasis on academics and community involvement, and the importance of family and culture in his program.

Show notes

0:51 The challenges of taking over a successful, tradition-rich program

2:30 Advice for coaches trying to take over a winning program

3:36 How to establish your own culture

4:40 Why you should emphasize academics

6:06 How to recruit to fit your culture

7:59 Standing firm on your principles when you get pushback

8:57 How to get your program involved in the community

10:35 The importance of community and school pride

12:26 How to cultivate physical and mental toughness

14:39 Why Dorrel left a comfortable, successful situation

16:50 How to build your on-field philosophy

18:28 The importance of character and working efficiently

21:31 Emphasizing a family feeling

22:49 What gives Dorrel’s team the winning edge