Coach and Coordinator Podcast

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with North Dakota State University's offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl. Coach Roehl was an All-America running back and four-year letterman at North Dakota State from 2004 to 2008, and returned to serve as the tight ends and fullbacks coach in 2014. He was then named as the offensive coordinator in 2019.On today's episode hear how North Dakota State has been successful on offense by remaining multiple with a physical mentality. Also learn how fullbacks and tight ends are crucial to the success of the Bison. Show Notes:3:27 Inspiration to get into coaching10:36 Continued success at North Dakota State13:18 Overall offensive philosophy16:02 Rushing attempts16:49 Variety of formations with simple concepts18:21 Physicality with spread formations20:20 Motions and shifts22:03 Finding advantages on offense24:02 Making adjustments25:20 Reps in the pass and run game27:46 Drills for kick-out blocks31:31 Everyday drills for tight ends and fullbacks33:56 Using fullbacks in the passing game35:53 Running power out of two tight end sets38:59 Delayed pull by guards44:32 Running backs and power run plays46:21 Game planning48:22 Short yardage and goal line50:34 Base drop-back passing game53:35 Protections on gameday55:11 Making fullbacks great again57:26 The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Roehl on Twitter @tyroehl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome Oklahoma State University's tight ends and cowboy backs coach Jason McEndoo onto the show. Coach McEndoo played at tight end for Washington State University, and he spent three seasons in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints.Formerly an offensive line coach at Montana State from 2003 to 2014, Coach McEndoo was brought onto Coach Mike Gundy's coaching staff at Oklahoma State in 2015. While at Oklahoma State, Coach McEndoo helped develop the unique "Cowboy Back" position.Learn how Oklahoma State deploys their tight ends and fullbacks in a hybrid position that utilizes a variety of formations and also how Coach McEndoo reached his current position in his coaching career. Show Notes:2:53 Inspiration for Coach McEndoo12:31 Persistence in seeking coaching job13:46 Attaching a timeline to job hunt14:36 Cowboys back position21:02 Coach Gundy's mullet21:29 Working with different offensive coordinators22:55 Favorite character from "The Office"23:57 Success with inside zone25:38 Blocking27:26 Shoulder blocking28:42 Balancing practice schedule for cowboy backs30:48 Ideal skillset for your tight ends32:07 Film study for cowboy backs33:08 Remaining multiple with tempo35:08 Football intelligence36:33 Offline tight ends38:14 Teaching blocking techniques40:10 Play-action pass with tight ends41:39 The winning edge43:04 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach McEndoo on Twitter @jasonmcendoo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Fergus Connolly as a guest on the show. With the sports world on hold currently and everyone staying inside, Dr. Connolly offers his insight into how coaches should handle the hiatus. Tune in and hear how you should decompress and take advantage of the free time you have. Also learn how to prepare for the transition back to normal football activities when the time comes. Show Notes:2:53 Mindset during sports hiatus10:28 Opportunity for coaches to grow12:24 Preparing to return to football activities16:04 Priorities for returning to football19:13 Nurturing mental health 22:10 Communicating with others You can follow Dr. Connolly on Twitter @fergus_Connolly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, we have a special guest joining the show, Coach Billy Curry. A former NFL player and coach, Bill Curry took his knowledge of the game from the NFL and helped lead collegiate programs, such at Georgia Tech, Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia State as a head coach.During his tenure, Coach Curry helped establish programs and take over for legendary coaches in the game as well. Today on the show, Coach Curry will share what he learned from coaching legends Bobby Dodd, Vince Lombardi, and Don Shula. He will also answer listener questions and will dive into his book Ten Men You Meet in the Huddle: Lessons from a Football Life.Show Notes:3:15 The importance of football6:47 Coach Curry's experiences10:33 Taking over for legendary coaches14:25 Coach Dodd's philosophy18:32 Toughness in football21:18 Giving players a chance22:42 Core philosophy26:09 Influence of Coach Lombardi31:04 Impact of having faith34:05 Starting football program at Georgia State38:03 Commonalities between great teams43:13 Timelessness of good coaching48:21 The growth of football52:02 Advice to coordinators looking to become head coaches55:57 Inspiration to write a book57:40 Overall theme of the book1:00:21 Who would you add to your huddle?1:03:29 The winning edge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski (@CoachKGrabowski) conducted a Q&A with Marshall University's tight end coach, Kyle Segler. Coach Segler was previously at the University of Louisiana-Monroe, where he was tight ends coach and special teams coordinator for one season. Segler's special teams units sported net kickoff and punt return averages that ranked in the top 20 nationally during his time there.Prior to coaching at ULM, Segler was an assistant coach at Sam Houston State for eight seasons, where he coached the offensive line and tight ends. In 2016, he added the duties of special teams coach. Hear Coach Segler answer questions from coaches across the country about what he looks for in tight ends, the evolution of the position, and how he teaches his unit.Show Notes:2:00 Intro2:45 Coach Segler's outlook on life6:07 Using technology to develop coaches9:27 Inspiration to get into coaching16:58 Question from Coach Matt Drinkall18:42 Culture at Marshall20:45 Success in the red zone23:51 Packaging the tight ends28:15 Creating issues for the defense30:32 Rush three, drop eight defenses32:59 Limiting turnovers36:56 Making your players better42:15 Pass and run game for tight ends48:13 Basketball technique with tight ends51:08 DNA of Marshall's tight ends56:18 10 personnel59:32 Using tight ends in-line and off-line1:00:49 Blocking1:06:18 Tight ends in play-action game1:13:47 Recruiting areasYou can follow Coach Segler on Twitter @Coach_Segler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Update: Ron Roberts is now the Defensive Coordinator for Auburn University.Tune into this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, as your host Keith Grabowski interviews Baylor University's new defensive coordinator Ron Roberts. Coach Roberts is helping build a new regime at Baylor University alongside their new head coach Dave Aranda.Coach Roberts previously coached at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Last season, the Ragin’ Cajuns defense led the Sun Belt Conference and ranked 18th nationally in scoring defense in 2019 by allowing only 19.7 points per game. Coach Roberts' defense also finished second in the Sun Belt in total defense (371.8 ypg) and had the league’s top red zone defense (51.16 percent) with only 22 touchdowns allowed in 43 attempts. Hear Coach Roberts answer listener questions from coaches across the country about game planning, blitz packages, red zone defense, and more during this episode.Show Notes:2:39 Game planning4:46 Using different fronts and blitzes6:47 Having a toolbox on defense7:54 Scripting practices11:58 Expectations for walkthroughs18:17 Favorite run blitz22:05 Common mistakes with creepers25:30 Five-man pressures29:54 Limiting points in the red-zone33:04 Offseason studying: breakdown categories41:02 In-season adjustments43:07 Emphasis on tackling46:20 Defending against 32-personnel54:39 Dropping and rushing defensive ends1:00:52 Message for young coordinatorsYou can follow Coach Roberts on Twitter @coachronroberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski caught up with the University of Albany’s offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, Joe Davis. Last year, the University of Albany led the FCS in touchdown passes with 41 on the season. They also scored 26 touchdown passes in the red zone with zero interceptions. Tune into this episode to hear how Coach Davis instills his offensive identity, orchestrates efficient game planning, and helps build his passing game based on what his quarterback does best. Show Notes:1:57 Intro3:00 Inspiration for Coach Davis4:02 Lessons learned throughout Coach Davis’ career6:21 Having success at multiple levels10:27 Building an offensive identity13:04 Building rapport with your quarterback21:18 Identifying defenses23:27 Disguising plays25:23 Game planning efficiently34:13 Utilizing technology with your staff36:30 Managing game preparation37:46 Building passing game around your quarterback46:53 Calls with a purpose49:39 The winning edgeYou can follow Coach Davis on Twitter @CoachJoeDavis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Syracuse University's assistant head coach, special teams coordinator, and outside receivers coach, Justin Lustig joins the show. Coach Lustig discusses his rise in the coaching rankings and how he handles his various duties on Syracuse's coaching staff. Coach Lustig also reveals his belief in Equifinality, which means that there are an infinite amount of ways to solve a problem. Towards the end of the episode, we also spoke with the creator of TXHSFBCHAT on Twitter, Ridgepoint High School's (TX) offensive coordinator Chris Fisher. Learn how you can get involved in the conversation with the different coaching discussions on Twitter.Show Notes:2:35 Handling the shutdown7:15 Inspiration to be a coach9:25 Lessons learned as a young coach12:45 Embracing new situations14:44 Being a former head coach helps you as an assistant coach17:36 Finding right offensive scheme fit19:45 Coach Matt Drinkall20:47 Lessons for young coaches23:29 Balancing being position coach and special teams coordinator30:31 Drills during practice34:15 Reverse engineering35:58 Getting insight from players37:38 Ranking skills for wide receivers38:41 The winning edge39:27 Recruiting areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski held a Q&A with longtime offensive line coach Dan Dorazio. Coach Dorazio has worked as an offensive line coach in the Canadian Football League since 1998, and he has worked with teams including the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and the Toronto Argonauts. On this episode of the podcast, hear about Coach Dorazio's experiences when he answers questions from collegiate offensive line coaches across the country.Show Notes:2:00 Intro3:15 Three Favorite Run concepts4:46 Evolution of Zone Blocking6:36 Three crucial weekly drills9:29 Transitioning to Canadian Football13:34 Transition from RB to OLine coach17:10 Establishing a mentor18:41 Being teammates with Nick Saban23:22 Double under striking28:10 Off-season development plan33:56 Mixing up the drills36:01 Vertical vs. quick lateral sets40:00 Characteristics to look for in offensive linemen46:08 Zone and gap double team combos1:05:02 Taking care of Level 11:05:50 Hand punches1:09:26 Teaching snap techniques to new center1:12:40 Adjustments to landmarks1:14:45 Best plays against "Bear" defense1:18:32 Protection against 4i-0-4i1:20:46 Accounting for linebackers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former NFL coach and general manager, Michael Lombardi has learned a lot during his career in the league. The three-time Super Bowl champion joined your host Keith Grabowski on this episode of Coach and Coordinator podcast.During the episode, Coach Lombardi answers listener questions and offers advice to coaches at the high school level. Hear how you can master the middle eight, how you can avoid bias in your decision making, and what true power really is in your program. Show Notes:1:58 Intro3:13 Avoiding bias in decision-making5:12 Dangers of group-thinking6:06 The Corleone family6:54 True power in a program8:07 Turning around your program9:44 What to look for in assistant coaches12:30 Controlling the middle eight16:09 Utilizing timeouts18:38 Advice to high school coaches20:22 Springsteen  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices