On this episode of National Coach of the Week presented by Modern Football, host Keith Grabowski sits down with legendary head coach Dave Logan to explore the basic principles of building and sustaining an elite football program. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this conversation examines how maintaining uncompromising standards for toughness and attention to detail drives long-term success. Coach Logan shares his philosophy on developing mental and physical toughness in young athletes and explains how to develop game plans as roster personnel evolves each year. The discussion covers the practical mechanics of high-efficiency practice tempo, summer installation workflows, and maintaining high-level discipline without sacrificing effective communication. From instilling timeless values to preparing athletes for collegiate and professional competition, this interview gives a comprehensive look at the principles and practices that shape sustained program success. Chapters Cultural Foundations: Establishing the Bedrock for Sustained Program Success Building Toughness: Developing Mental and Physical Resilience in Players Attention to Detail: Why Executing the Small Things Wins Big Games Strategic Flexibility: Adapting Offensive Systems to Changing Roster Personnel Clear Communication: Demanding High Standards While Maintaining Trust The Next Level: Preparing High School Athletes for College and Beyond Practice Mechanics: Maximizing Efficiency, Tempo, and Summer Installations Final Takeaways on Longevity and Leadership in Coaching 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 Cherry Creek Football: @CreekFB Modern Football: @modernFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of LFG Game Planning Tips, three coaches share practical ideas for finding advantages and making better decisions during the season. Dayne Keller, Wide Receivers Coach at Georgetown College, explains how offenses can use motion with purpose. Keller looks at using motion to diagnose coverage, identify pressure, manipulate leverage and numbers, create favorable matchups, and help an offense regain rhythm without abandoning its core concepts. On defense, Daniel Fields, Defensive Coordinator at Lewis & Clark, breaks down his process for identifying and attacking pass protections. Fields begins by evaluating individual offensive linemen and identifying the player a defense may be able to isolate before studying protection schemes, tendencies, formations, and situations. He then explains how defenses can use fronts, disguises, pressure, and protection reads to create free rushers and favorable pass-rush matchups. Finally, Rick Jones, Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Missouri, shares his “Football Nevers” for situational football. Jones discusses fourth-down decisions, punts, field goals, kickoff situations, timeout management, end-of-half strategy, and other decisions coaches should think through before they arise during a game. In this episode: Using motion to diagnose coverage and pressure Creating leverage and matchup advantages without changing core concepts Identifying weaknesses in pass protection Attacking full-slide protections with pressure and disguise Preparing answers for offensive protection adjustments Fourth-down and special teams decision-making Managing timeouts and end-of-half situations Building situational answers before game day 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. 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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠StoryOfTheSeason.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of One Play At A Time, host Keith Grabowski sits down with veteran coach Bob Benson to discuss how modern coaching technology can transform program organization and player learning. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this conversation explores Coach Benson’s transition to the high school level and how implementing the Just Play platform has streamlined his staff’s workflow. Coach Benson shares his blueprint for structuring digital playbooks, building mobile-accessible scout reports, and integrating film study into weekly preparation. The discussion covers practical methods for simplifying complex installations for younger athletes, using targeted digital quizzes to reinforce concept recall, and managing game preparation across all three phases. From making instant corrections to encouraging player learning through interactive testing, this interview shows how digital tools can elevate football IQ and maximize coaching efficiency. In this episode: Digital Workflows: Enhancing Coaching Efficiency at the High School Level Mobile Playbooks: Adapting Scout Reports and Materials for Young Athletes Three-Phase Preparation: Managing Scout Work, Film, and Game Plans Simplifying Complexity: Tailoring Personnel and Special Teams Reports Film Integration: Streamlining Film Review and Automated Scout Cards Real-Time Adjustments: The Power of Instant Editing and Error Correction Reinforcing Concept Recall: Building Interactive Quizzes for Player Accountability Advanced Testing: Combining Diagrams, Film Clips, and Group Quizzing Maximizing Communication and Best Wishes for the Season About the series:One Play at a Time follows Keith Grabowski's return to the sidelines as Offensive Coordinator and QB coach at Bay High School after a decade away, documenting how the staff installs, teaches, and communicates the offense across a full season. This series is presented by Just Play. ⁠JustPlaySolutions.com Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: ⁠@CoachKGrabowski⁠ Bob Benson: ⁠@CoachBobBenson⁠ Just Play: ⁠@justplayfb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Network, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Dr. Timothy Royer (Inner Armor) and John Wierenga to explore how physiological and mental performance training can transform athlete resilience. The discussion includes a personal look at Aidan Grabowski’s journey using neuroscience-based tools to optimize focus, vision, and recovery. Dr. Royer and John Wierenga unpack the critical roles Heart Rate Variability (HRV), sleep management, and visual system training play in sustaining peak athletic performance during a demanding season. The conversation explores how hidden stressors like travel and seasonal allergies affect the autonomic nervous system. It also presents actionable techniques for breathwork, eye training, and data-driven recovery strategies. From rebuilding mid-season mental resilience to integrating neuroscience into daily athlete routines, this interview gives coaches practical strategies to develop more complete performers. Chapters Mental Performance in Sports with Dr. Timothy Royer and John Wierenga In-Season Focus: Mental Performance Strategies and Neuroscience Tools Visual & Respiratory Optimization: Breath Work and Eye Training Concepts Sleep Mechanics: Overcoming In-Season Sleep Challenges and HRV Tracking Hidden Stressors: The Impact of Travel and Allergies on the Nervous System Mid-Season Reset: Restoring Physical and Mental Resilience Under Pressure Protocol Breakdown: What an Effective Athlete Breathing Session Looks Like Ocular Strength: Training the Eyes for Reaction Speed and Spatial Awareness Data-Driven Growth: Leveraging Physiological Metrics to Enhance Recovery Building Long-Term Resilience Through Daily Habits Train what drives performance under pressure. Explore Inner Armor and see how athletes and coaches can measure, train, and improve focus, readiness, and resilience. Dive into Inner Armor Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Timothy Royer: @DrTimRoyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of D3Hansen Ratings, host Keith Grabowski brings together three Division III football leaders to break down offensive alignment, defensive efficiency, and program culture. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this multi-coach showcase presents Endicott Head Coach and Offensive Play Caller Paul McGonagle, SUNY Cortland Defensive Coordinator Jack Mrozinski Jr, and Randolph-Macon Head Coach Pedro Arruza. Head Coach Paul McGonagle opens the episode detailing his collaborative approach to offensive game planning, the role of sideline replay in making instant adjustments, and how to balance RPOs with traditional run-pass concepts. Next, Defensive Coordinator Jack Mrozinski Jr shares the defensive philosophy behind SUNY Cortland’s top-ranked unit. He highlights how helmet communication technology, precise film study, and high-tempo practice drills push opponents outside their usual comfort zones. Finally, Head Coach Pedro Arruza discusses building team resilience through adversity, managing player workload to preserve speed, and grounding a program in unselfish leadership and a purpose beyond winning. Chapters Paul McGonagle on Staff Collaboration and Division of Duties Sharing Ideas and Balancing Perspectives in Practice Keys to a High-Scoring Balanced Offense and RPO Flexibility Leveraging Sideline Replay for In-Game Corrections Jack Mrozinski on Cortland State Defensive Foundations Disrupting Opponent Tendencies and Making Teams Play Left-Handed High-Tempo Self-Service Practice Drills and Quality Reps The Impact of Helmet Communication Tech on Game Day Operations Pedro Arruza on Team Resilience and Bouncing Back from Adversity Keeping Football Simple and Managing Player Load Building an Unselfish Culture of Love Respect and Team Camaraderie Purpose-Driven Leadership and Impacting Player Lives Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Paul McGonagle: @CoachMcGonagle Patrick Corcoran: @CoachCorc70 Caleb Koval: @CoachCalebKoval Jack Mrozinski: @Coach_Mro Pedro Arruza: @RMCfootball Check out this years Hansen Ratings here - https://hansenratings.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

In this episode of D3 Hansen Ratings Coach and Coordinators of the Week , host Keith Grabowski talks with three top Division III football coaches about offensive performance, defensive identity, and building a strong program culture. The show features Washington University Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Aaron Keen, Gustavus Adolphus Defensive Coordinator Landon Rauen, and UW-Whitewater Head Coach Jace Rindahl. Coach Aaron Keen explains how WashU runs a high-efficiency offense, focusing on RPO decisions, using quick passes instead of running plays, and managing player workload without relying on wearable tech. Then, Defensive Coordinator Landon Rauen describes Gustavus Adolphus’ defensive approach, highlighting daily tackling drills, takeaway circuits, and ways to help players take ownership. Finally, UW-Whitewater Head Coach Jace Rindahl talks about how his staff keeps the program strong over time by staying consistent, developing character, and promoting their well-known “Pound the Rock” mindset. Chapters Aaron Keen on Wash U Offense and RPO Decision-Making Practice Workload Management Around Academic Schedules Position Rep Limits and Preserving Player Freshness Landon Rauen on Defensive Identity at Gustavus Adolphus Daily Tackling, Takeaway Circuits, and Player Ownership Jace Rindahl on UW Whitewater Foundations and Playing Fast The Pound the Rock Mindset and Staff Consistency Connect on X: Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Logan Hansen: @LogHanRatings Aaron Keen: @CoachAaronKeen Landon Rauen: @CoachRauen Jace Rindahl: @CoachRindahl Check out this years Hansen Ratings here - Hansen Ratings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of National Coach of the Week, presented by Modern Football, host Keith Grabowski sits down with Paul Doherty, head coach at California powerhouse Folsom High School. Part of the Coach and Coordinator Network, this conversation breaks down the blueprint for sustaining a nationally recognized elite high school program year after year. Coach Doherty shares his strategy for building a unified K-12 program, underscoring the essential role of youth weightlifting, foundational strength training, and early quarterback development in long-term success. The discussion analyzes how Folsom structures its offense around what the quarterback does best, simplifying the scheme to emphasize core concepts and technical execution. From assembling a cohesive coaching staff to aligning with the community, this interview offers practical insights on program building and athlete development. Chapters Game Highlights and Welcoming Folsom Head Coach Paul Doherty Anatomy of a Big Win: Key Factors Driving On-Field Execution The K-12 Model: Building a Complete Community Football PipelineFoundations of Strength: Implementing Youth Weightlifting ProgramsStaff Development: Building Alignment Across the Coaching CapacityQB-Centric Offense: Leaning on Quarterback Strengths and Skill Progression Filtering Complexity: Simplifying Schemes to Enhance Player Speed Program Foundations: Crucial Advice for First-Time Head Coaches Passion, Dedication, and the Folsom Football Culture 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 Paul Doherty: ⁠@Passing_Academy⁠ Jordan Irsik: ⁠@CoachIrsik1⁠ Folsom Football: ⁠@FolsomBulldogFB⁠ Modern Football: ⁠@modernFB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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