Coach and Coordinator Podcast

In this episode of The Give, we share a segment from Travis James, Offensive Coordinator at Bucknell, on how motion and misdirection can create explosives in the run game. James explains how offensive structure can force hesitation before the snap and create better numbers, angles, and space once the ball is handed off. In this segment, he focuses on using shifts, jet motion, and backfield action to stress the defense and create openings without changing the core identity of the offense. This section is a strong look at how misdirection can grow out of what you already do well instead of feeling like extra scheme. In this episode, Travis James discusses: how motion can force late defensive adjustment why misdirection works best when it is tied to your core run game how jet motion can create hesitation in the box and secondary the role of tight ends in changing the picture for the defense how backfield action can change fit angles and open explosive runs Get Travis James’s full presentation with the LFG Clinic All-Access Pass at LFGClinic.com. The All-Access Pass includes: 100+ presentations from the 2026 clinic 500+ more from the previous five years in Lauren’s Library curated learning tracks in Head Coach, Coordinator, and Position Coach Schools a coaching community with more live sessions coming soon You can also save with a Staff Pass and bring your whole staff into the learning experience. Learn more at LFGClinic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Tully Legends, John Wallace, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Austintown Fitch High School, discusses building a high-performing, athlete-centered program grounded in data, consistency, and community support. The conversation covers year-round strength and conditioning, the use of tools like Tully, velocity-based training, and performance tracking to produce measurable improvement across sports. Coaches explain how they support multi-sport athletes, communicate data to players and parents, and develop a culture focused on effort, accountability, and daily habits. They stress flexibility, relationship-building, and transparent feedback as keys to long-term success. This episode presents practical strategies for coaches trying to scale their programs, integrate technology effectively, and maintain athlete engagement and growth. Chapters Introduction to Austintown Fitch program Building culture and multi-sport buy-in Journey into strength and conditioning leadership Using data for year-round development Implementing feedback tools and athlete engagement Tracking performance and developing younger athletes Creating accountability through competition Coach and community buy-in strategies Balancing effort, fatigue, and training blocks Communicating data to athletes and staff Managing multi-sport schedules and flexibility Building long-term consistency and program culture Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski John Wallace: @Coach_JWallace Tully: @TullyTracking Presented by Tully — the perfect tool for high school and Division III programs. Tully helps coaches track readiness, performance, and player development so teams can stay strong and confident deep into the season. Dive deeper into Tully at https://tully.app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator, presented by Modern Football Technology, Keith Grabowski is joined by Holman Copeland to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the way coaches operate, communicate, and lead their programs. The conversation breaks down practical ways AI can serve as a “24-hour GA,” helping coaches streamline organization, analyze game film, create drills, and manage information from multiple sources. Beyond efficiency, Copeland emphasizes how AI can actually enhance interpersonal connection, freeing time for coaches to develop stronger relationships with players and reinforce team culture. The episode also dives into key considerations such as setting guardrails, avoiding misinformation, and using structured prompts to get reliable outputs. From recruiting and evaluation to staff communication and athlete development, this discussion provides a grounded, real-world look at how coaches can start small with AI and scale its use to improve both performance and culture. Chapters AI as a tool for smarter coaching Using AI as a 24-hour assistant Organizing film, notes, and information AI for game analysis and reporting Supporting position and special teams coaching Building team culture through AI insights Setting guardrails and avoiding AI errors Saving time for relationship-building AI in recruiting and player evaluation Structuring prompts for better outputs Using AI in meetings and feedback loops Future outlook for AI in coaching Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Holman Copeland: @coach_cope Modern Football: @modernFB 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 https://www.modernfootball.com/ for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Give, we feature a free lesson from LFG Clinic with Kamau Dumas, secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Monmouth University. Dumas shares his approach to defensive back development, centered on one core challenge of the position: every mistake is exposed. His teaching focuses on helping players carry the lesson from the meeting room to the field, with an emphasis on identity, pre-snap thought process, technique, and habits that transfer to game day. In this lesson: How Dumas builds a DB room around swagger, discipline, competitiveness, and toughness Why pre-snap understanding shapes the way a player handles the rep The role of eyes, feet, and leverage in consistent DB play Why practice habits show up on game day How his “class to grass” teaching progression helps players apply coaching on the field This episode is a preview of Dumas’ full presentation inside LFG Clinic. With the LFG Clinic Premium Pass, coaches get access to: All 2026 clinic replays 500+ additional sessions inside Lauren’s Library Curated Head Coach, Coordinator, and Position Coach Schools LFG Clinic gives coaches year-round access to ideas, teaching, and clinic sessions they can bring back to their staff and players. Explore the full presentation and the full LFG Clinic library with the Premium Pass. https://lfgclinic.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Moorhead, head coach at the University of Akron, kicks off Smart Clinics: The RPO Symposium with Sophisticated Simplicity for RPOs (1/5/10/15). In this episode, you’ll hear the first 17 minutes of Coach Moorhead’s two-hour session. Across the full talk, he covers more than 50 plays, then fields excellent questions and shares deeper insight into RPOs and coaching. Smart Clinics are built around one topic, taught with depth. Fewer voices, longer sessions, clear progression, and coaching details you can take back and install. This episode is presented by Modern Football, built for real-time tendencies and real-time results so adjustments happen before halftime. What you’ll get from this preview: Why “sophisticated simplicity” wins on offense How the 1/5/10/15 structure keeps your system tight and still multiple A coaching-first approach that carries from install to game night Full access for $49: Your RPO Symposium ticket includes this session plus 17 other sessions. Fifteen on-demand sessions are available now, plus two more live sessions still coming. 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. Links: RPO Symposium ticket Modern Football: modernfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Tully Legends, presented by Tully, Jimmy King of Lake Catholic High School shares how he built a culture of engagement, accountability, and long-term athlete development through strength training and analytics-based program design. King explains how a small school can create a comprehensive athletic development system by focusing on athlete buy-in, consistent effort, and strong relationships between coaches and players. The conversation explores how leaderboards, progress tracking, and simple data systems motivate athletes while strengthening a culture which values attendance, effort, and steady improvement. King also discusses organizing multi-sport training schedules, balancing sport-specific needs with universal strength principles, and using tools like Tully to streamline communication and athlete development. Ultimately, the episode emphasizes how minor victories, clear standards, and strong relationships is able to transform a weight room into the cultural heartbeat of an athletic program. Chapters Jimmy King’s background and program overview Building culture and athlete buy-in Using leaderboards and data to motivate athletes Expanding strength training to all sports Organizing multi-sport training programs Using Tully for tracking and program consistency Year-round athlete development programs Communicating value to coaches and athletes Managing in-season and multi-sport demands The role of relationships in program success Using attendance data to reinforce accountability Celebrating progress and building long-term culture Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Jimmy King: @CoachJimmyKing Tully: @TullyTracking Presented by Tully — the perfect tool for high school and Division III programs. Tully helps coaches track readiness, performance, and player development so teams can stay strong and confident deep into the season. Dive deeper into Tully at https://tully.app/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Slot-T Mafia, Keith and Paul discuss the growth and evolution of the Slot-T Mafia community and how it has become a powerful platform for coaches looking to master the Slot-T offense. In a short time, the community has grown into an interactive instructional environment where coaches collaborate through film study, live Q&A sessions, and practical breakdowns that connect theory to real on-field execution. Paul and Keith share how digital resources, detailed practice analysis, and shared coaching experiences are helping programs at multiple levels implement and refine the Slot T system. They also explore how the offense encourages a strong program culture and long-term player development. The conversation illustrates the transition from passive content consumption to active participation, creating a community where coaches learn together, refine their systems, and build ongoing success in their programs. This episode is paired with the Slot-T Basics AI Companion — a free coaching tool built to help you master the language and structure of Paul Kilby’s Slot-T offense. From splits and alignments to numbering, formations, motion, and defensive identification, it helps you teach the system clearly and install it the right way from day one. Slot-T Basics AI Companion Chapters The rise of the Slot T Mafia community Building an interactive coaching platform From whiteboard videos to real film breakdowns Using live Q&A and office hours for deeper learning Connecting drills, practice film, and game execution How the Slot T system shapes team culture Success stories from different programs Adapting the system across school sizes and levels Long-term development from youth to varsity The power of community-driven coaching Learn all the details of the Slot-T with a Slot-T Mafia Membership - Whiteboards, Game Film, Practice Film, All the Drills plus Q&A, Office Hours and all the interaction you need to succeed with the offense and ⁠join the Slot-T Mafia today. Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Coach and Coordinator Network, Keith Grabowski talks with Patrick Steenberge about the life, leadership, and legacy of legendary coach Lou Holtz. They share personal stories and memorable moments, including Holtz’s final coaching appearance in Japan. The conversation highlights what made Holtz such an influential figure in football, from his capability to connect with people to his passion for competition and the leadership principles he passed on to players and coaches. Grabowski and Steenberge also discuss Holtz’s work in global football and how his mentorship reached far beyond the field. The episode shares valuable lessons on leadership, building relationships, and the lasting impact of a coach who truly cared about helping others succeed. Rest in Peace Coach Lou Holtz. Chapters: Celebrating the legacy of Lou Holtz Holtz’s final coaching experience in Japan Stories from Lou Holtz’s career and life The power of connection and mentorship Holtz’s passion and competitive spirit Leadership lessons from a legendary coach Global football and Holtz’s broader impact Remembering the values he lived by How Holtz influenced generations of coaches The lasting legacy of Lou Holtz Connect on Social Media: Patrick Steenberge - ⁠@globalsportsguy Keith Grabowski - @CoachKGrabowski Take a deeper look into Global Football , who helped bring the Notre Dame alumni football team to Japan for Lou Holtz’s final game—an unforgettable international experience made possible by their team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a short but information-packed segment from Tim Souza, Offensive Coordinator at Southern Oregon University, and one of the featured coaches at CCN Smart Clinics: The RPO Symposium. In this clip, Souza shares teaching points that help coaches think more clearly about building, structuring, and teaching an RPO system that players can actually execute. It is a quick listen, but there is a lot coaches can take from it. If you want to watch the video version of this episode, you can find it on Spotify. This clip is just a preview of what is waiting for you inside The RPO Symposium, running March 17 through 19. The event includes deep-dive on-demand sessions plus three live interactive nights built around the real problems defenses create when they change fits, rotate late, and take away your access throws. Get your ticket now for CCN Smart Clinics: The RPO Symposium and learn how coaches teach it, install it, practice it, and adjust it so it holds up week to week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Lustig, Penn State special teams coordinator who builds culture and total-effort play. He explains why special teams need meaning and how they tie to wins. He highlights ball security, explosive plays, and field position. He describes using alumni examples to motivate players and defines total effort across start, middle, finish, and return.