Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Bob Hyland is the Wisconsin's all-time leader in career wins as a head coach and his ability to get his St. Mary’s Springs and was named the 2019 Associated Press coach of the year. Springs defeated Regis 7-0 in WIAA Division 6 championship game for the team's third consecutive state title. It was the ninth WIAA championship for Hyland and the 17th state title overall when including Springs’ eight championships as a member of WISAA. Hyland’s overall record stands at 477-107-2 in 49 seasons with the Ledgers and the program has also finished as state runner-up nine times, putting Springs' championship game appearance total at 26. Hyland is the #3 winningest active coach and #6 all-time winningest coach in high school football history. On today's podcast he sheds light on what has brought him success over the coach of a career spanning five decades. 2:20 Entering the coaching profession 4:06 Turning the program around after a 1-15-2 start to his career 6:50 Pillars of his program start with toughness 8:50 Being "old school" and navigating change 11:04 Playing mistake free football 14:30 Taking on the role of discipline and adjusting to changes 17:10 Pressure of new ideas from coaches and why he has not changed his offense 20:33 Evolving his defense 24:29 Maintaining defensive principles while changing 26:55 Coaching linebackers against the RPO 28:40 Using the veer offense and dealing with recruiting 32:45 The rules have changed to make the game safer 33:27 How simplicity and consistency are safer 36:12 Keeping the head out of the game in blocking 39:29 Plans for coach's future/coaching his grandson's 41:04 The winning edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Jeff Steinberg, head coach at Beaumont High School in California. Prior to taking over at Beaumont in 2018, Steinberg served as the head coach at Rancho Verde, where he posted a 33-8 record over three seasons that included back-to-back CIF-SS semifinal appearances in 2015 and 2016 and a Division 3 title in 2017. Grabowski and Coach Steinberg discussed preparation for the season considering the different states of conditioning and preparedness based on the shutdown and time away from our programs. Steinberg also emphasizes the importance of connection and how they accomplished that at Beaumont. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast we share an episode from our Football For All Podcast. Our guest is seven-time state champion at Roncalli HS, Bruce Scifres. Scifres led the Rebels to seven Indiana state championships, the most recent being his undefeated team of 2016. His record was 248-88. Scifres, who has been named executive director of the Catholic Youth Organization of Indianapolis joins us to discuss implementation of the Football Development Model and how it helps the high school coach build a K-12 program in his community. Learn more: fdm.usafootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s podcast, University of Findlay offensive coordinator, Kory Allen shares some innovations he has been a part of as well as his advice on how to be the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Entering his 15th season with the Oilers in 2020-21 Allen’s leadership along the line has helped the Oilers reach new heights on the offensive side of the ball. The 2019 version of the Oilers offense scored 38 points per game and picked up 463 yards per game. While at the University of Findlay, Allen has helped craft one of the best offenses in the country with proof from the multiple nationally ranked statistics he has produced. Under Allen's direction, the Oilers have been ranked:1st in first downs offense in 2017 (359)3rd in total offense in 2017 (515.5)3rd in 3rd down conversion % in 2017 (52.4%)5th in scoring offense in 2017 (44.5)6th in rushing offense in 2017 (260.9)11th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2016 (49%)6th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2015 (52%)18th in toal offense in 2015 (477.5 yards per game / 36.1 points per game)5th in 3rd down conversion rate in 2013 (48.7%)8th in total offense in 2013 (504.5 yards per game / 37.9 points per game)10th in sacks allowed in 2013 (Just 10 sacks in 11 games played)11th in rushing yards per game in 2013 (259.5)13th in sacks allowed in 2012 (Just 9 sacks in 10 games played)5:30 The Shotgun I Innovation in 1998 before it was called Pistol12:00 Influences on his coaching13:30 Getting his first full-time job14:30 Becoming the offensive coordinator while coaching offensive line15:35 Advice to OL coaches: pay attention to the 7 on 7 film18:30 Having a skill coach to trust19:45 Using instant replay in practice20:42 Learning from others to learn more about being offensive coordinator - Tom Manning and Herb Hand23:00 Press box or field?24:15 Look at the process25:37 Having assistants who are smarter than you26:30 Why it’s important that the OL coach understands what the quarterback sees28:09 Allowing the coach on the field to be the voice28:45 Suggestions for making a transition from OL coach to OC29:27 Looking at a game honestly30:09 Understanding defenses30:42 Having a great relationship with the defensive staff32:40 Being on the same page with defensive coordinator on game day33:35 Having a wide angle view of what’s happening on gameday 36:05 The winning edge - great players, teaching progression37:12 Class work, quizzes, test, exam38:28 Being efficient in practice with drills - ex. Concept vs Coverage40:41 Recruiting areas - Northeast Ohio (Cleveland, Akron Canton), Western New YorkTwitter:@KoryAllen@CoachKGrabowskiRelated:Herb Handhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/herb-hand-finalJohn Snellhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/learn-this-offseason-by-holding-a-coaches-summit-john-snell-baldwin-wallaceJason Makrinoshttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/deep-dive-on-defense-1-jason-makrinos-university-of-findlayShap Boydhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/university-of-virgina-wise-defensive-coordinator-shap-boyd-making-defensive-adjustmentsJim Meyerhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/jim-meyer-lebron-james-high-school-football-coach-at-st-vincent-st-mary-akron-ohioTony Neymeierhttps://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/start-up-coach-tony-neymeiyer-offensive-line-coach-at-st-thomas-university-flCoaches mentioned in this episode:@Coach_Troy_R@jsnellbwfb@CoachHand@CoachTomManning@CoachMakrinos@KyleOhradzansky@TNeymeiyer@shapboyd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Allen, head coach at Highland Park High School in Texas, is one of the winningest active high school coaches in America. Known for wearing a fedora in honor of Tom Landry, Allen has impacted his community on and off the field in a positive way. On today's podcast he joins host Keith Grabowski to discuss fun, family, and a number of other aspects upon which he has built one of the most successful careers in the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast, host Keith Grabowski is joined by a former player, Chris Herman, who created a way for teams to capture their team's story and share it digitally. Herman shares the impact football made on his life, thoughts on his mentors, and how football inspired him to create something that helps high school and college teams build and brand their programs.Twitter:@StoryTheSeason @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome in the Assistant Head Coach, Running Backs coach, and recruiting coordinator at Texas Southern University, Dallas Blacklock. Coach Blacklock arrived at TSU in 2016 and transitioned from receivers coach to running backs coach this year. Coach Blacklock previously worked as the head coach at Sharpstown High School in Houston ISD. He also served as the Director of High School Relations at the University of Houston from 2013-2016. On this episode, learn how Coach Blacklock transitioned throughout his career and how he teaches his players.2:35 Inspiration to become a coach4:00 Coaching at the high school level6:20 Becoming a better assistant coach7:40 Working in high school relations9:38 Emphasis on teaching12:29 Coaching away from your team15:07 Building relationships20:15 Getting to know everyone better23:20 Teaching the game remotely27:16 Reinforcing teaching27:53 Differences between programs33:47 Driving forces in our profession38:11 How to get there41:22 The meaning behind drills44:16 The winning edge44:38 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Blacklock on Twitter here: @dalblac99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Heitland, Head Coach at Dallas Center-Grimes High School in Iowa shares how the Football Development Model has helped grow football in his community.We focus specifically on game types: Senior contact, limited contact or non-contact - it's all football. Listen to the differences and benefits of each game type. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an illustrious 26-year head coaching career, Thom McDaniels is still impacting the next generation of football players and coaches. Some may mostly know him as the father of New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the University of Michigan quarterback coach Ben McDaniels. But Thom McDaniels himself truly has had a Hall of Fame career. He earned the USA Today and Nike National Coach of the Year award in 1997. In that same season, Coach McDaniels led Canton (Ohio) McKinley to a state title and a national championship. Today McDaniels joins us to discuss how the high school football team provides an example as well as our opportunities as coaches to make a difference.1:50 They call it a HS football team3:29 Working in diverse communities6:23 We learned about each other8:10 Playing an emotional game yet managing to work together 9:00 The Locker room is an integrator10:31 Modified Herb Childress Article “Why HS Football Works”10:56 Teammates are important contributors - celebrate that14:12 In football teenagers are encouraged to excel17:00 In football the unexpected happens all of the time19:05 Communication is important20:00 Example from New England Patriots practice 22:00 Football is more than the sum of its parts24:45 Football provides a shining example of bringing people together to function as one25:45 Stepping outside of our programs to lead27:15 Team isn’t understood29:00 Move on to bigger things and duplicate that success in other areas30:19 Lead in the way you can and listen30:45 Bill Belichick is the best listenerTwitter:@thomas_tmcdwgh@CoachKGrabowski  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast we welcome two coaches from Cleveland Heights High School (Ohio). Head Coach Mac Stephens brings his experience in coaching and as a former NFL player to his program. He alongside assistant coach Kahari Hicks helped develop the "Build the Bridge" program. On this episode, tune in and learn how bringing football programs together, whether its a 7-on-7 Tournament or an event, can bring communities together.1:39 Starting the movement4:00 Discussing with other coaches5:47 The Bridge Program10:15 Getting teams started12:31 Just the beginning16:20 Building the bridge to parents18:00 Sports unifying communities20:17 Number of participants21:23 Local sponsorships22:49 Designing the logo24:10 Adopting the program30:22 Message to coachesYou can follow Coach Stephens on Twitter here: @MacStephensYou can follow Coach Hicks here: @Kahari_hicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices