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Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Di: Keith Grabowski
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 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, concepts, schemes, and strategies that they have learned throughout their careers. Each show includes a specific idea that can be applied to help coaches at every level find the winning edge.All rights reserved
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  • Alignment in Action: When the Work Sustains Itself - Keith Murphy and Tesfa Smith | Central Michigan Football

    Alignment in Action: When the Work Sustains Itself - Keith Murphy and Tesfa Smith | Central Michigan Football
    Jan 23 2026
    In the final episode of Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from vision and identity to sustainability. With systems established and expectations set, this episode examines whether alignment holds when responsibility is fully handed off to position coaches. Recorded during Central Michigan’s first season under head coach Matt Drinkall, the episode features extended conversations with special teams coordinator Keith Murphy and defensive line coach Tesfa Smith. Rather than revisiting philosophy, the conversations center on daily execution, accountability, and what alignment looks like once the head coach steps out of the frame. This Alignment in Action episode is paired with the Alignment in Action AI Companion, a behavior-based evaluation and planning tool built directly from these conversations to help coaches assess alignment, ownership, and decision-making when responsibility moves beyond the head coach. For staffs looking to ensure standards hold under pressure and function without constant oversight, this series provides a clear lens and practical application. ⁠⁠Alignment in Action AI Companion⁠⁠ Episode Focus Whether alignment survives beyond the head coach’s direct involvement How standards are maintained through structure rather than supervision The role of clarity and ownership in sustaining culture What accountability looks like when trust is already established Key Themes Alignment expressed through consistent behavior, not language Ownership of position rooms without competing authority Teaching standards that allow players to play fast, not fearful Systems designed to function without constant oversight Development as the foundation of accountability Coaches Featured Keith Murphy, Special Teams Coordinator Tesfa Smith, Defensive Line Coach Connect on X: Keith Murphy: @CoachMurphy87 Tesfa Smith: @CoachTesfa This episode closes the series by showing alignment in its most practical form. Not as vision. Not as identity. But as work that continues when leadership steps back and trusts others to carry it forward. What’s Next The Alignment in Action series concludes here, but the conversations continue inside the Coach and Coordinator Network, where additional articles, breakdowns, and an AI companion tool are available to help coaches apply these lessons inside their own programs. Links can be found at https://coachandcoordinator.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Alignment in Action: Owning Your Area - Jim Chapin, OC, Central Michigan

    Alignment in Action: Owning Your Area - Jim Chapin, OC, Central Michigan
    Jan 22 2026
    In Episode 4 of Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from philosophy to authority in practice. After establishing vision, trust, and identity in earlier episodes, this conversation examines what happens when real decisions must be made inside a staff—when someone has to own outcomes, manage people, and carry standards forward. This episode centers on offensive coordinator Jim Chapin and how alignment holds when responsibility is distributed rather than centralized. Before hearing from Chapin, Head Coach Matt Drinkall explains how authority is structured inside the program: Why he views himself as an “owner,” not a micromanager How responsibility is divided across coordinators and departments Why clarity and information-sharing prevent silos How alignment accelerates once systems are in place This structure sets the conditions for coordinators to operate with autonomy and without ego. Owning the football side: Authority means responsibility, not freedom from accountability Vertical leadership with trust: Alignment starts with serving the head coach’s vision Decision-making under pressure: One voice ultimately decides, even after collaboration Low ego, high output: Authority without insecurity or performative control Player advocacy: Coaching quarterbacks without fear, blame, or panic Simplicity over volume: Avoiding bloated systems in favor of executable football Handling adversity: Calm leadership when results lag or pressure rises Standards that survive change: Teaching new players “how we do things” repeatedly Alignment isn’t proven when everyone agrees. It’s proven when decisions are made, when accountability is real, and when responsibility doesn’t fracture trust. This episode shows how authority functions inside an aligned staff, not loudly, not centrally, but through clarity, humility, and ownership. Connect on X: Jim Chapin: @CoachChapin Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Alignment in Action: Identity in Physicality | Hayden Mace, Derek Fulton, Sean Cronin - OL, Co-OC/TE, and DC, Central Michigan

    Alignment in Action: Identity in Physicality | Hayden Mace, Derek Fulton, Sean Cronin - OL, Co-OC/TE, and DC, Central Michigan
    Jan 21 2026
    In Episode 3 of Alignment in Action, the focus shifts from vision to execution—exploring how identity is built through the daily work inside the Central Michigan Football building. The episode examines how physicality, defined by Matt Drinkall as a trained mental skill, is taught, reinforced, and sustained throughout the program. Through conversations spanning multiple positions and perspectives, the episode shows how standards move from philosophy to practice. Rather than relying on slogans or speeches, physicality is developed through habits, expectations, and shared accountability that appear every day on the field and in meeting rooms. Across offense and defense, a common theme emerges: simplicity, trust, and effort allow players to play fast, disciplined, and violent when it matters most. The episode highlights how offensive line play sets the tone for the entire team, how tight ends and fullbacks often carry the cultural weight of the offense, and how defensive identity is built on effort, leverage, and collective trust. It also underscores that alignment must withstand fatigue, pressure, and constant evaluation—reinforcing the idea that identity only lasts if it can endure daily scrutiny. This Alignment in Action episode is paired with the Alignment in Action AI Companion, a behavior-based evaluation and planning tool built directly from these conversations to help coaches assess alignment, ownership, and decision-making when responsibility moves beyond the head coach. For staffs looking to ensure standards hold under pressure and function without constant oversight, this series provides a clear lens and practical application. ⁠⁠Alignment in Action AI Companion⁠⁠ Topics: Physicality as behavior, not a slogan Training mental habits that consistently show up on the field How offensive line standards shape team-wide identity Simplifying technique to increase speed, violence, and discipline Why tight ends and fullbacks carry cultural responsibility Teaching unselfish roles and embracing work beyond statistics Defensive identity built on effort, leverage, and trust Building systems that are simple for players and difficult for opponents Eliminating ego to improve teaching, communication, and collaboration Alignment tested by fatigue, pressure, and daily work Connect on X: Matt Drinkall: @DrinkallCoach Hayden Mace: @CoachHaydenMace Derek Fulton: @CoachDFulton Sean Cronin: @CoachSeanCronin Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski Episode 4 continues the series Follow all we do at https://coachandcoordinator.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 min
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