Intentionally Grounded

Episode 54 is part of a special 3 part series at Intentionally Grounded entitled: Rider Revival: the Story of the 2019 Roosevelt Roughrider football team.  This 3 part series will chronicle the story of head coach Mitch Moore and the 2019 Roosevelt Roughriders located in Des Moines, Iowa.  The transformative story is shared from the point of view of Coach Moore, as well as assistant coach Todd McGhghy, and details the ups and downs of the special season that helped revive a once dormant program into a competitive program and culture on the rise.  Episode 1 features the background of Coach Moore and the story of what led him to Roosevelt.

Episode 53 features Minnetonka assistant coach and author of Rise of the Warriors Mark Esch.  Coach Esch’s book Rise of the Warriors chronicles the cultural turnaround that has ignited the recent dominance and success at Caledonia High School in Caledonia, Minnesota. In this episode, learn the story behind the turnaround at Caledonia and discover strategies and techniques you can implement into your own program in order to create a sustainable culture of success.

Episode 52 features former Head Coach of Rocori High School and current Superintendent of Henning Public Schools, Mike Rowe.  Coach shares strategies and insights for coaches preparing for interviews for head coaching positions.  Coach Rowe shares a unique perspective with our audience having both administrative and coaching experience and gives tangible tips that coaches can take with them and use in preparation for winning their next head coaching interview.

Episode 51 features the founder of Lead ‘Em Up Adam Bradley.  In this episode, we dive into the leadership content and curriculum of the Lead ‘Em Up program and learn strategies for developing leaders and improving the culture in your own programs.

Episode 50 features the head coach of South Dakota State University John Stiegelmeier. In this episode, we get to know Coach Stiegelmeier and learn how he's helped build SDSU into a perennial FCS power. From the Jackrabbit way, to building a staff, to empowerment of coaches & players, this episode has something for everyone! 

Episode 49 features the head coach of Minnesota State Moorhead Steve Laqua.  In this episode,  learn Coach Laqua’s foundational values for building & turning around programs, his tips for instilling a vision and generating buy-in with players, and his advice for developing a culture that's about more than the game of football.  

 Episode 48 features the offensive coordinator for Minnesota-State Mankato Joe Beschorner.  Coach shares his journey through the collegiate coaching ranks, culminating with his latest stop at MSU Mankato.  Coach also discusses the keys to building an offensive identity, offensive gameplanning tips, player development, and assistant coach empowerment.   

Episode 47 features the offensive coordinator at Carleton College, Brett Bartolone.  Coach discusses his journey in coaching from serving under Mike Leach to now being the offensive coordinator at Carleton.  Coach details his experience in the Air Raid and installs key air raid staples such as Mesh, while also sharing his favorite quick game and red zone concepts as well.  He also shares how to structure your practices to fit the Air Raid scheme.  

Episode 46 features the head coach of Van Meter High School, Eric Trudo.  Coach recalls his coaching influences, the keys in developing and maintaining a successful defense, and the keys to building a productive strength and conditioning program. Coach also shares his foundational beliefs and how FCA has impacted him and the programs he leads.  

Episode 45 features the head coach of Augustana University, Jerry Olszewski. Coach discusses his journey in the coaching profession and shares advice for aspiring head coaches of all ages. Coach also details the components of Augustana’s culture, how he builds buy-in with his players and staff, and how he helps each student athlete find the right fit and transform from good, better, to best.