Intentionally Grounded

Episode 92 features former Texas Longhorn, NFL Player, and Green Beret Nate Boyer. Nate discusses with us his journey to football, his service to our country, and his unique experiences that have led him to use his platform for social change. 

Episode 91 features former University of Minnesota football player Casey O'Brien. Casey relives his football career, including a recently completed career with the Minnesota Gophers, and reflects on his multiple battles with cancer that he refused to let derail his playing career and dreams. Casey also shares with us his current endeavors while leaving with us an inspirational message that can help listeners of all ages in whatever situation they find themselves in. 

Episode 90 features the head coach at Minneapolis North High School Charles Adams III. Coach will discuss his career in coaching, the culture and program he has built to turnaround Minneapolis North, the lessons and impact of his career in law enforcement on coaching, and the impact of the tragic death of George Floyd on his team, his community, and our country. 

Episode 89 features the head coach of Indiana University, Tom Allen. In this episode, Coach Allen shares how he built the L.E.O culture, developed leaders on his team, and ultimately turned around Indiana Football into a program on the rise.

Episode 88 features the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Georgia Tech University, Lewis Caralla. Coach will discuss his career in strength and conditioning, his journey in the coaching profession, his philosophy for motivating and engaging student-athletes, and how he has adapted his instruction and program to fit the unique needs and demands of Covid-19. 

Episode 87 features the yearly return of 24/7’s recruiting analyst for the University of Minnesota, Ryan Burns.  Ryan discusses the current FCS Spring Season, the upcoming 2021 Minnesota Golden Gophers, and the prospects to look for in the upcoming 2022 class in the state of Minnesota.

Episode 86 features Hall of Fame Quarterback Kurt Warner. Kurt shares with us some of the lessons he's learned throughout his career, relives some of the most memorable and teachable moments, discusses how to develop full-field pass concepts, and explains different ways to simplify your passing concepts for effective QB reads.

Episode 85 features the head coach at Roland-Story HS, Matt Finn. Coach will share with us his journey in coaching, the mentors who have helped shape his philosophy, and detail the mindset and values behind his prolific offenses from season's past. Coach will also discuss his leadership and cultural development programs that have helped develop a mindset and atmosphere built around one word: trust. 

Episode 84 features the head coach of Aplington-Parkersburg High School Alex Pollock. Coach will share with us his journey through the coaching profession, including his stops at both the high school and collegiate ranks, and detail the mentors who have helped shape his coaching and program building philosophies. We will also discuss the influence and legacy of legendary Coach Ed Thomas on Aplington-Parkersburg Football and the tradition rich program that he started and Coach Pollock now carries on today.  

Episode 83 features former University of Minnesota Golden Gopher Running Back and current color commentator Darrell Thompson. Darrell speaks to us about his playing career at the University of Minnesota, culminating as the all-time leading rusher in program history, his career in the NFL, and his post career endeavors which include Bolder Options. Darrell delves into the importance of mentorship in the lives of our youth and discusses how Bolder Options seeks to connect people and provide mentorship to those in need. 

Episode 82 features executive director of the IFCA Brian Wilken and board member Scott Heitland as they discuss the upcoming changes that will be occurring across the Iowa High School Football landscape. Coach Wilken and Heitland explain and analyze the thought process behind the changes and outline the work that was done in order to reach the decision on the upcoming changes. Finally, both coaches detail the impact of the upcoming changes on the 2021 season and beyond. 

Episode 81 features the head coach of Solon High School, Lucas Stanton. Coach Stanton will detail his rise through the coaching ranks, share his influences in the coaching profession that have helped shape his philosophy, discuss the transition of inheriting a tradition rich program, and detail the basis for implementing Buck Sweep this past season. 

Joe Towne is an award-winning writer and director who got his degree in Acting from the University of Southern California. He’s been a coach for the past 19 years for both businesses and performers.  As an actor he has worked with people like Jennifer Love Hewitt and Hillary Swank and you can see him opposite Rebel Wilson in Isn’t It Romantic, which premiered in February of 2019 and is now available on iTunes.

Joe’s also an acting coach at one of the top studios in Hollywood where he co-created their audition technique program. He works with professional actors and athletes, as they transition from their sport into the entertainment industry.  He  also works with corporations bringing Mindset into practice in the workplace.  Last summer Joe helped coached up the top 24 high school quarterbacks in the country at the Elite 11 weekend in Los Angeles. The Actors Mindset program has been in Los Angeles (both independently and at The Aquila School), at USC, UCLA and most recently at the Vancouver Film School.  In this episode Joe talks about the mission behind his work, the power the mind has over performance, and tips and tools we can use to help use our mind as a performance enhancement tool, rather than a performance inhibitor. 

Episode 79 features Alex Dachis. Dachis is a Mental Conditioning consultant based out of Washington State. A graduate of the University of Ottawa (Masters degree in Sport Psychology), Alex has worked alongside elite programs, athletes and executives since 2016.. He has served as a Mental Conditioning and Psychoeducational consultant to the University of Oregon, University of Georgia, Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants and numerous other elite organizations. Dachis uses a strength-based approach in allowing his clients to identify and realize their optimal levels of performance even through times of adversity and finding “neutral” through a behavior based plan.

Episode 78 features former NFL Quarterback and Wine Entrepreneur Drew Bledsoe. Drew relieves some of the biggest moments in his playing career from attending Washington State, to being selected as the number 1 overall pick, and playing in a Super Bowl. We also discuss how he dealt with and overcame adversity throughout his career and transferred those leadership qualities into a coaching career at the high school level and an emerging wine business that ranks as one of the best in the United States.

Episode 77 features the RB Coach at UC Davis, Mark Speckman. Coach will share with us his coaching background and will delve into the install of "The Fly Offense" with a focus on its hallmark play: the Fly Sweep. Coach will breakdown the blocking fundamentals, timing, variations, and philosophy of the play so that you'll be ready to implement it into your own offense this upcoming fall.  For full video of the clinic, drills, and game tape, go to our YouTube channel or this link https://youtu.be/1e8PbR4b9pQ

Episode 76 features leadership advocate, host of the Success Is A Choice Podcast, and author of the new book "The Bus Trip", Jamy Bechler.  Mr. Bechler shares the story of his successful coaching career, his leadership training under John Maxwell, tips for creating a championships culture that empowers & cultivates leaders, and the 10 principles from his upcoming book "The Bus Trip" that can help any player in sports and in life.  

Episode 75 features the OL Coach for Lake Forest College Tony Shiffman. Coach will discuss his offensive line philosophy, the differences between gap and zone schemes, common misconceptions with Offensive Lineman, trends in offensive line play, using a sniffer back in your offense, and all things hogfbchat.  

Episode 74 features the former head coach of the St. Louis Rams, and architect of "The Greatest Show on Turf", Mike Martz. Coach will discuss his coaching journey, Quarterback development, building an offense, the assembly of "The Greatest Show on Turf", the base install of his offense, and his new Podcast: The Run it Again Podcast with co-host Ron Pitts.

Episode 73 features the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, Charlie Cosgrove. Coach Cosgrove shares his journey becoming an offensive line coach, the mentors in his coaching career, his offensive philosophy, and the development of Gustavus' GT Counter Scheme.  For the video portion of the clinic, see our YouTube Channel where Coach Cosgrove details the basic GT blocking scheme, specific teaching points for the playside blocks and pullers, and cut-ups of the play from various personnel groupings against various fronts.

Episode 72 features the former Ohio State Head Coach and current Youngstown St. University President Jim Tressel. Coach Tressel shares with us lessons from his coaching career, the importance of adaptability,  insights on motivating and uniting players, and some of his favorite coaching memories & stories from his time at Youngstown St. & Ohio State.

Episode 71 features the former Head Coach at Brainerd High School, Ron Stolski.  In this episode Coach Stolski relives his coaching career spanning 58 years and details some of the core tenets of his coaching philosophy, recommendations for building a staff and culture, and advice for longevity in today’s coaching profession.  Finally, Coach shares what he hopes to be his legacy in coaching as he wraps up a coaching career for the ages as one of Minnesota’s most winningest coaches in history.  He’s, without a doubt, a coach for the ages and a treasure of the state of Minnesota.

Episode 70 features the Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks Coach for Northern Illinois, Eric Eidsness.  Coach discusses his playing career and rise in the coaching profession, adjustments for players transitioning from high school to college, and formulating your offensive gameplan around personnel.

Episode 69 features the Head Coach of Fort Dodge High School, Nik Moser.  Coach Moser will detail his rise in the coaching profession, discuss his mentors and coaching philosophy, describe his offense and playcalling philosophy, and walk us through the thought processes he uses to make playcalls during crucial situations.  

Episode 68 features the head coach of Woodbury HS, Andy Hill.  Coach Hill teaches us the basic philosophy, concepts, and terminology of the Woodbury Spread Offense.  We also discuss timeline implementation, building your playbook, maximizing your athletes' talents, and the formations and run schemes that comprise the Woodbury Spread. For the full episode with video cutups and additional details, check out Coach Hill's episode on our YouTube Channel by searching Intentionally Grounded. 

Episode 67 features the Offensive Coordinator at Wayne State, Logan Masters. Coach Masters takes us through the blocking drills and fundamentals he teaches his wide receivers to help create explosive plays in the run and pass game.

Episode 66 features Mental Performance Certified coach, keynote speaker, and author of It Doesn't Happen By Accident: The 6 Keys to ​Leading with Intention & It Doesn't Happen By Accident: Living a Life of Purpose, Ethan Miller.  Ethan will discuss with us the value of mental performance and how unlocking and training the mind can benefit athletes holistically.  He will also share with us tips and technique for developing mentally tough student-athletes that can benefit all organizations. 

Episode 65 features the return of 24/7’s recruiting analyst for the University of Minnesota, Ryan Burns.  Ryan discusses the prospects to look for in the upcoming 2021 class, evaluates the 2020 classes that have recently completed, and also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the upcoming season for college programs across the nation.

Episode 64 features the Offensive Line Coach of the University at Buffalo, Scott Fuchs. Looking to learn the A Gap Power scheme that has been the hallmark of the North Dakota State, Wyoming, and now Kansas State running game?  Coach Scott Fuchs has you covered detailing the teaching points and scheme for running A Gap power and adjusting it to combat modern defensive schematics and techniques.

Episode 63 features Stacy Nelson of Crucial Conversations. In this episode, we discuss the art of crucial conversations and how coaches, colleagues, and athletes can navigate difficult conversations to produce a result that is beneficial for all parties involved. The skills and tips shared in this episode will equip listeners with the tools necessary to manage their emotions and navigate successfully through their next crucial conversation when it inevitably arises.

Episode 62 features the head coach of Northwestern College, Matt McCarty.  Coach shares his coaching journey which has lead him to Northwestern College and the numerous influences along the way.  He also details the culture and leadership training that comprise Northwestern football and the impact each has on the future of the program.

Episode 61 features Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute’s Matthew Whiat.  We discuss a relationship centered leadership model, Mr. Whiat’s military influences on his leadership development, time management in leadership, and bridging the gap between how we treat family and how we treat those we work with.

Episode 60 features author of The Lens and Hidden Talent, Travis Daugherty.  In this episode we discuss the power and role of parents in developing well-rounded, championship level children, while also discussing the role of the coach in developing championship level parents.  We also discuss topics such as handling criticism, entitlement, taking risks, and instant gratification.

Episode 59 features the defensive coordinator for Robinson HS and host of the Real46Defense website, Robert Rubel.  We discuss the history and evolution of the 46 defense, personnel and adjustments to combat current offensive trends, and tips and strategies for implementing the 46 defense at your school.

Episode 58 features author and podcast host JP Nerbun.  JP discusses tactics in building a culture, motivating players, and administering praise and discipline.  We also detail how to navigate emotionally charged situations and connect with parents and athletes in a purposeful manner.

Episode 57 features the head coach of Clear Creek Amana, Gabe Bakker. Coach Bakker discusses his leadership development program, turning around programs who haven’t experienced success, coaching in a no huddle offense, and the art of play calling.

Episode 56 features the head coach of Sioux Falls Roosevelt Kim Nelson.  Coach Nelson discusses his illustrious career and the guiding principles he’s implemented in creating a sustainable culture of success.  We also discuss Coach Nelson’s RPO and One Word Play systems and how both have enhanced the efficiency of the Roosevelt offense over the past few seasons.

Episode 55 features Jeff Janssen of Janssen sports leadership.  Mr. Janssen discusses the steps for creating a championship culture and empowering the members of your program to sustain success.  We also discuss the challenges currently facing many coaches attempting to change their culture and offer solutions and strategies to combat these divisive issues.  An author of several books on leadership and cultural development, Jeff Janssen’s curriculum has application to listeners from all walks of life and his track record of success speaks volumes of his transformative program.

Episode 54 is part of a special 3 part series at Intentionally Grounded entitled: Rider Revival: the Story of the 2019 Roosevelt Roughrider football team.  This 3 part series will chronicle the story of head coach Mitch Moore and the 2019 Roosevelt Roughriders located in Des Moines, Iowa. Part III features the breakdown of the offensive and defensive schemes of the Roosevelt Roughriders as told by head coach Mitch Moore, offensive coordinator Evan Groepper and defensive coordinator Todd McGhghy.

Episode 54 is part of a special 3 part series at Intentionally Grounded entitled: Rider Revival: the Story of the 2019 Roosevelt Roughrider football team.  This 3 part series will chronicle the story of head coach Mitch Moore and the 2019 Roosevelt Roughriders located in Des Moines, Iowa. Part II features the story of the 2019 Roughrider football team through the eyes of head coach Mitch Moore and defensive coordinator Todd McGhghy.

Episode 54 is part of a special 3 part series at Intentionally Grounded entitled: Rider Revival: the Story of the 2019 Roosevelt Roughrider football team.  This 3 part series will chronicle the story of head coach Mitch Moore and the 2019 Roosevelt Roughriders located in Des Moines, Iowa.  The transformative story is shared from the point of view of Coach Moore, as well as assistant coach Todd McGhghy, and details the ups and downs of the special season that helped revive a once dormant program into a competitive program and culture on the rise.  Episode 1 features the background of Coach Moore and the story of what led him to Roosevelt.

Episode 53 features Minnetonka assistant coach and author of Rise of the Warriors Mark Esch.  Coach Esch’s book Rise of the Warriors chronicles the cultural turnaround that has ignited the recent dominance and success at Caledonia High School in Caledonia, Minnesota. In this episode, learn the story behind the turnaround at Caledonia and discover strategies and techniques you can implement into your own program in order to create a sustainable culture of success.

Episode 52 features former Head Coach of Rocori High School and current Superintendent of Henning Public Schools, Mike Rowe.  Coach shares strategies and insights for coaches preparing for interviews for head coaching positions.  Coach Rowe shares a unique perspective with our audience having both administrative and coaching experience and gives tangible tips that coaches can take with them and use in preparation for winning their next head coaching interview.

Episode 51 features the founder of Lead ‘Em Up Adam Bradley.  In this episode, we dive into the leadership content and curriculum of the Lead ‘Em Up program and learn strategies for developing leaders and improving the culture in your own programs.

Episode 50 features the head coach of South Dakota State University John Stiegelmeier. In this episode, we get to know Coach Stiegelmeier and learn how he's helped build SDSU into a perennial FCS power. From the Jackrabbit way, to building a staff, to empowerment of coaches & players, this episode has something for everyone! 

Episode 49 features the head coach of Minnesota State Moorhead Steve Laqua.  In this episode,  learn Coach Laqua’s foundational values for building & turning around programs, his tips for instilling a vision and generating buy-in with players, and his advice for developing a culture that's about more than the game of football.  

 Episode 48 features the offensive coordinator for Minnesota-State Mankato Joe Beschorner.  Coach shares his journey through the collegiate coaching ranks, culminating with his latest stop at MSU Mankato.  Coach also discusses the keys to building an offensive identity, offensive gameplanning tips, player development, and assistant coach empowerment.   

Episode 47 features the offensive coordinator at Carleton College, Brett Bartolone.  Coach discusses his journey in coaching from serving under Mike Leach to now being the offensive coordinator at Carleton.  Coach details his experience in the Air Raid and installs key air raid staples such as Mesh, while also sharing his favorite quick game and red zone concepts as well.  He also shares how to structure your practices to fit the Air Raid scheme.  

Episode 46 features the head coach of Van Meter High School, Eric Trudo.  Coach recalls his coaching influences, the keys in developing and maintaining a successful defense, and the keys to building a productive strength and conditioning program. Coach also shares his foundational beliefs and how FCA has impacted him and the programs he leads.  

Episode 45 features the head coach of Augustana University, Jerry Olszewski. Coach discusses his journey in the coaching profession and shares advice for aspiring head coaches of all ages. Coach also details the components of Augustana’s culture, how he builds buy-in with his players and staff, and how he helps each student athlete find the right fit and transform from good, better, to best.