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.
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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.
Audibles in Life: Building Mental Strength On and Off the Field - Luke Falk, Former NFL QB
Coach and Coordinator Podcast
52 minutes
2 weeks ago
Audibles in Life: Building Mental Strength On and Off the Field - Luke Falk, Former NFL QB
On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast presented by Modern Football Technology, host Keith Grabowski sits down with former record-setting quarterback Luke Falk to discuss the power of mental strength in sports and life. From his walk-on beginnings to playing under Coach Mike Leach, Falk reflects on how discipline, feedback, and leadership shaped his career — and how those same lessons now guide his coaching and personal growth.
The conversation explores how coaches and athletes can separate performance from identity, turn pressure into opportunity, and maintain alignment through honest communication and mentorship. Falk also shares his philosophy of calling “audibles in life” — adapting to change with resilience, humility, and focus — offering actionable takeaways on building mental toughness, strengthening self-awareness, and creating a culture where athletes thrive.
Chapters
From Walk-On to Mind Mastery
The Journey of Mental Strength
Performance vs. Identity
Feedback and Growth
Harnessing Pressure as a Privilege
The Importance of Present Focus
Breaking the Negative Play Cycle
The Power of Alignment in Team Culture
Modeling and Mentorship in Coaching
Audibles in Life: Adapting to Change
The Power of Modeling in Coaching
Influence of Successful Coaches
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Luke Falk: @coachlukefalk
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Coach and Coordinator Podcast
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.
