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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Number 1: National Coach of the Week - The Halftime Reset - Rocco Del Priore, HC, Monsignor Farrell HS (NY)
On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Coach Rocco Del Priore to break down the strategies behind creating a resilient, high-execution football program. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this conversation explores how deliberate practice structures and targeted mindset techniques transform player development and game-day performance. Coach Del Priore details his signature Mindset Reset Technique, explaining how breathing exercises and inward focus help shift halftime momentum and execute critical second-half adjustments. The discussion covers the concrete benefits of a program-wide practice model and the daily drill work essential for developing elite defensive line physicality. From creating player leadership to building an versatile team culture, this episode gives a comprehensive blueprint for head coaches. Chapters Game Overview and Welcoming Coach Rocco Del Priore Resetting the Mindset: Breathing Techniques and Halftime FocusSecond Half Adjustments: Strategic Execution Under Pressure Culture Architecture: Fostering Player Leadership and Trust Program Wide Practice Model: Staff Alignment and Routine Structure Front Seven Development: Daily Six Point Hits for Linemen Physicality Data-Driven Decisions: Using Modern Football Technology for Game Analysis Celebrating Milestones and Building for the Future Presented by Modern Football: Modern Football helps coaches chart and tag in real time, delivers sideline reports to keep the booth and sideline aligned, and makes self-scout faster with on-demand reports. Visit ⁠⁠modernfootball.com⁠⁠ for more information. Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Monsignor Farrell Football: @MsgrFarrellFB Modern Football Technology: @modernFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 17, 202618min
Number 2: LFG Game Planning Tips - Prepare for the Picture - Derron Gatewood, Jacob Craig, Sean Saturnio
In this episode of LFG Game Planning Tips, three coaches share practical ways to prepare players for what comes next on offense, defense, and special teams. Derron Gatewood, Senior Offensive Line Analyst at Texas, breaks down the Longhorns’ offensive line pull circuit. Gatewood explains how Texas trains trap pulls, skip pulls, perimeter pulls, and play-action pulls while emphasizing physicality, same-foot/same-shoulder contact, and the ability to react to different defensive responses. The circuit gives offensive linemen repeated opportunities to recognize power squeeze, spill, and mesh-charge reactions while maintaining their technique. On defense, Jacob Craig, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach at St. Francis, explains their 4LOCO pressure coverage. As a high-pressure defense that traditionally relied heavily on one-high fire-zone structures, St. Francis needed another way to attack protections without continually presenting the same picture. Craig details their two-under, four-deep structure, how it allows them to pressure from a two-high shell, and how route distribution can transform the coverage after the snap. Finally, Sean Saturnio, Special Teams Coordinator at Army, shares how the Black Knights structure their special teams meetings to prepare players mentally as well as physically. Through “Daily Seasoning,” intentional meeting openers, and energetic closers, Saturnio creates an environment designed to engage players, reinforce leadership lessons, and get them ready to learn after demanding days at West Point. Sean Saturnio- Creating a "Get To!" Culture Learn more from coaches across offense, defense, special teams, and every position at ⁠LFGClinic.com⁠. Every purchase supports the mission of Lauren’s First and Goal and its continued fight against pediatric brain cancer. In This Episode: Derron Gatewood — Texas Offensive Line Pull Circuit Training pullers to react to defensive movement Power squeeze, spill, and mesh-charge reads Jacob Craig — St. Francis 4LOCO pressure coverage Creating pressure from a two-high shell Building change-ups from a fire-zone identity Sean Saturnio — Army special teams meeting structure Using “Daily Seasoning” to develop players and leaders Creating intentional openers and closers that get players ready to learn Story of the Season’s Recruiting Profiles – Give your players better college exposure with Story of the Season’s new web-based recruiting profiles. You can build a custom team recruiting page with interactive player profiles, highlights, headshots, stats, academic info, Hudl links, coach comments, and more. Set up is quick, easy, and free to try until 2027 at ⁠⁠⁠https://recruiting.storyoftheseason.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 14, 202628min
Number 3: LFG Game Planning Tips - Situations That Decide Games - Cris Reisert, Phil Kleckler, Todd Goebbel
Winning close games often comes down to situations you can prepare for long before they happen. In this episode of Game Planning Tips from Lauren’s First and Goal, three coaches share how they prepare their teams for critical moments on offense, defense, and special teams. Chris Reisert, Offensive Coordinator at the University of Toledo, breaks down four-minute offense and the decisions that go into finishing a game with the ball. He discusses ball security, managing risk, communicating whether a ball carrier should score or get down, controlling the clock, and preparing answers for the pressure looks defenses will bring late in the game. Phil Kleckler, Head Coach at Lindsey Wilson University, explains the development of the Rabbit Package, a third-down defensive system designed to give players familiarity while allowing the staff to customize the plan each week. Kleckler shares how Lindsey Wilson uses personnel, coverage, line games, and simple terminology to attack specific protections without rebuilding the third-down defense every week. Todd Goebbel, Running Backs Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at NC State, details how his special teams fundamental circuit prepares every player for squib kicks, sky kicks, onsides, and sideline decisions. His approach emphasizes feet, eyes, hands, ball security, and coaching the uncommon situations before they become game-changing moments. The common thread across all three phases: if a situation can decide the game, it deserves to be part of the game plan. Find complete presentations from these coaches and hundreds more at LFGClinic.com/store. Every purchase supports the mission of Lauren’s First and Goal and helps fund pediatric brain tumor research and cancer services. Story of the Season's Recruiting Profiles - Give your players better college exposure with Story of the Season's new web-based recruiting profiles. You can build a custom team recruiting page with interactive player profiles, highlights, headshots, stats, academic info, Hudl links, coach comments, and more. Set up is quick, easy, and free to try until 2027 at ⁠⁠https://recruiting.storyoftheseason.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 08, 202624min
Number 4: The Passing Lab - Creating Solutions with Core Runs and RPOs - Jonathan Thompson, HC, Roswell HS (GA)
On this episode of The Passing Lab, host Josh Herring sits down with head coach and offensive expert Jonathan Thompson to discuss dynamic system design and effective play-calling. As part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, the conversation provides insight into how Coach Thompson consistently develops top-performing offenses in varied high school settings and with always shifting rosters. Coach Thompson outlines his core offensive philosophy, explaining how he builds around his personnel while continuing a strong run-game foundation. He provides practical knowledge of executing deep choice concepts, integrating RPOs, and using formations, motion, and tempo to create defensive mismatches. The episode also addresses the operational differences between metro and rural programs and spotlights the importance of building staff credibility through detailed preparation. It functions as a comprehensive guide for modern offensive coordinators. Chapters Introduction of Offensive Mastermind Jonathan Thompson Scheme Transition: Adapting Systems Across Diverse Roster Environments Philosophical Influences: Mentors Who Shaped the Offense Deep Choice Mechanics: High-Level Concepts and Execution Rules Countering Defense: Adjusting RPO Concepts and Quick Game Creating Friction: Marrying Formations, Motion, and Tempo Operational Environments: Metro vs Rural Coaching Dynamics Organizational Credibility: Building Trust Through Weekly Preparation Game Day Command: Play-Calling Preferences and Pregame Routines Story of the Season's Recruiting Profiles - Give your players better college exposure with Story of the Season's new web-based recruiting profiles. You can build a custom team recruiting page with interactive player profiles, highlights, headshots, stats, academic info, Hudl links, coach comments, and more. Set up is quick, easy, and free to try until 2027 at ⁠https://recruiting.storyoftheseason.com/ Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Josh Herring: @joshherring1 Jonathan Thompson: @CoachThompson05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 02, 202644min
Number 5: LFG Game Planning Tips - Deliberate Preparation, Communication & Retention - Jarryd Baines, Shea Campbell, Justin Lustig
In memory of Lauren Loose, February 15, 1997 - August 12, 2026 Season 2 of LFG Game Planning Tips opens with a look at how coaches can turn a game plan into something players can recognize, communicate, and execute under pressure. Jarryd Baines, offensive coordinator of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, explains why preparation has to be deliberate. From coaching quarterback footwork and reads during walkthroughs to scripting early opportunities for completions, building protection answers, and using self-scout to anticipate how defenses may attack, Baines shows how details throughout the week help quarterbacks play with rhythm on game day. Shea Campbell, defensive coordinator at Benedict College, shares how his staff builds communication into every part of preparation. Campbell explains why players must communicate in the meeting room, why the entire defensive staff needs to speak the same language, and how high-pressure practice situations can prepare a defense to execute when critical situations arise on Saturday. Penn State special teams coordinator Justin Lustig closes the episode with his approach to retention and deliberate practice. Lustig explains how quizzes create accountability at the end of meetings and why simply accumulating repetitions is not enough. Players and coaches have to understand why they are practicing something, correct mistakes, reinforce successful execution, and approach every drill with intention. In this episode: Making walkthroughs a deliberate part of quarterback development Building rhythm into the offensive game plan Using protection plans and self-scout to anticipate defensive answers Developing communication before players reach the field Creating pressure during the practice week Establishing one common language across a defensive staff Testing player retention in the meeting room Turning repetition into deliberate practice Find more coaching presentations, clinic bundles, and football resources at LFGClinic.com. Lauren’s First and Goal continues to bring the football community together in support of pediatric brain tumor research and services for families affected by childhood cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 31, 202625min