Intentionally Grounded

Episode 72 features the former Ohio State Head Coach and current Youngstown St. University President Jim Tressel. Coach Tressel shares with us lessons from his coaching career, the importance of adaptability,  insights on motivating and uniting players, and some of his favorite coaching memories & stories from his time at Youngstown St. & Ohio State.

Episode 71 features the former Head Coach at Brainerd High School, Ron Stolski.  In this episode Coach Stolski relives his coaching career spanning 58 years and details some of the core tenets of his coaching philosophy, recommendations for building a staff and culture, and advice for longevity in today’s coaching profession.  Finally, Coach shares what he hopes to be his legacy in coaching as he wraps up a coaching career for the ages as one of Minnesota’s most winningest coaches in history.  He’s, without a doubt, a coach for the ages and a treasure of the state of Minnesota.

Episode 70 features the Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach for Northern Illinois, Eric Eidsness.  Coach discusses his playing career and rise in the coaching profession, adjustments for players transitioning from high school to college, and formulating your offensive gameplan around personnel.

Episode 69 features the Head Coach of Fort Dodge High School, Nik Moser.  Coach Moser will detail his rise in the coaching profession, discuss his mentors and coaching philosophy, describe his offense and playcalling philosophy, and walk us through the thought processes he uses to make playcalls during crucial situations.  

Episode 68 features the head coach of Woodbury HS, Andy Hill.  Coach Hill teaches us the basic philosophy, concepts, and terminology of the Woodbury Spread Offense.  We also discuss timeline implementation, building your playbook, maximizing your athletes' talents, and the formations and run schemes that comprise the Woodbury Spread. For the full episode with video cutups and additional details, check out Coach Hill's episode on our YouTube Channel by searching Intentionally Grounded. 

Episode 67 features the Offensive Coordinator at Wayne State, Logan Masters. Coach Masters takes us through the blocking drills and fundamentals he teaches his wide receivers to help create explosive plays in the run and pass game.

Episode 66 features Mental Performance Certified coach, keynote speaker, and author of It Doesn't Happen By Accident: The 6 Keys to ​Leading with Intention & It Doesn't Happen By Accident: Living a Life of Purpose, Ethan Miller.  Ethan will discuss with us the value of mental performance and how unlocking and training the mind can benefit athletes holistically.  He will also share with us tips and technique for developing mentally tough student-athletes that can benefit all organizations. 

Episode 65 features the return of 24/7’s recruiting analyst for the University of Minnesota, Ryan Burns.  Ryan discusses the prospects to look for in the upcoming 2021 class, evaluates the 2020 classes that have recently completed, and also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming season for college programs across the nation.

Episode 64 features the Offensive Line Coach of the University at Buffalo, Scott Fuchs. Looking to learn the A Gap Power scheme that has been the hallmark of the North Dakota State, Wyoming, and now Kansas State running game?  Coach Scott Fuchs has you covered detailing the teaching points and scheme for running A Gap power and adjusting it to combat modern defensive schematics and techniques.

Episode 63 features Stacy Nelson of Crucial Conversations. In this episode, we discuss the art of crucial conversations and how coaches, colleagues, and athletes can navigate difficult conversations to produce a result that is beneficial for all parties involved. The skills and tips shared in this episode will equip listeners with the tools necessary to manage their emotions and navigate successfully through their next crucial conversation when it inevitably arises.