Show Notes:

On this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Ohio coaching legend Thom McDaniels. The father to New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Michigan Wolverines quarterbacks coach Ben McDaniels, Coach McDaniels had been inducted into four halls of fame and was named National High School Coach of the Year by USA Today in 1997. Grabowski and McDaniels discuss his decorated coaching career, his sons and his perspective on the game.

:00 The kick off

03:37 What got Coach McDaniels into coaching

05:35 Lessons learned as a coach

11:42 Importance of mentorship

14:45 Keys to building culture

19:30 Instilling team mentality into star players

22:46 Watching his sons grow into coaches

25:57 Learning from his sons

28:50 The naked boot package

32:35 Coaching in the McKinley vs. Massillon rivalry

36:55 Concerns for the game

40:10 Winning edge

42:40 Connect with coach

Twitter: @thomas_tmcdwgh

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