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In this episode of Game Planning Tips, presented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, Coach Keith Grabowski highlights three key areas that shape every successful game plan:
Offense: How to script your openers and plan your “firsts” for key moments.
Defense: How to build a smarter pressure plan using self-scouting and sequencing.
Special Teams: How mission clarity and innovative teaching tools drive execution and energy.
Through insights from top coaches — Brian Michalowski (Oregon) and Ben Kotwica (Los Angeles Rams) — this episode gives you a framework for preparing your team with intent and precision.
1. Openers and Firsts – Keith Grabowski
2. Creating a Pressure Plan – Brian Michalowski, Oregon
3. Mission, Momentum, and Modern Teaching – Ben Kotwica, Los Angeles Rams
Script your openers to see and learn, not just start fast.
Build defensive pressures with intentional sequencing and player-driven design.
Treat special teams as a mission-based phase with clear goals and teaching methods.
This episode is brought to you by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting pediatric brain tumor research and families affected by cancer.
👉 Learn more, donate, or get involved at laurensfirstandgoal.org
Visit: coachandcoordinator.com
Follow on X/Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski
Subscribe to the Coach and Coordinator Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite platform for weekly insights from top coaches across the game.
Segment HighlightsKey Takeaways🏆 Presented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation🔗 Connect with Coach and Coordinator Network
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In this episode of Game Planning Tips, presented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, Coach Keith Grabowski highlights three key areas that shape every successful game plan:
Offense: How to script your openers and plan your “firsts” for key moments.
Defense: How to build a smarter pressure plan using self-scouting and sequencing.
Special Teams: How mission clarity and innovative teaching tools drive execution and energy.
Through insights from top coaches — Brian Michalowski (Oregon) and Ben Kotwica (Los Angeles Rams) — this episode gives you a framework for preparing your team with intent and precision.
1. Openers and Firsts – Keith Grabowski
2. Creating a Pressure Plan – Brian Michalowski, Oregon
3. Mission, Momentum, and Modern Teaching – Ben Kotwica, Los Angeles Rams
Script your openers to see and learn, not just start fast.
Build defensive pressures with intentional sequencing and player-driven design.
Treat special teams as a mission-based phase with clear goals and teaching methods.
This episode is brought to you by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting pediatric brain tumor research and families affected by cancer.
👉 Learn more, donate, or get involved at laurensfirstandgoal.org
Visit: coachandcoordinator.com
Follow on X/Twitter: @CoachKGrabowski
Subscribe to the Coach and Coordinator Podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite platform for weekly insights from top coaches across the game.
Segment HighlightsKey Takeaways🏆 Presented by Lauren’s First and Goal Foundation🔗 Connect with Coach and Coordinator Network
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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