In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Naples (Fla.) Palmetto Ridge High School defensive coordinator PJ Gibbs. Coach Gibbs is a USA Football Master Trainer and has been involved in USA Football’s International Bowl, Master Trainer clinics and National Conference. Coach Gibbs shares his experience at these events, his unique opportunity to experience spring ball at Clemson and the University of Arizona and what he picked up along the way.

:00 The kick off

04:00 USA Football’s International Bowl

08:00 USA Football’s Master Trainers and networking

10:56 Connecting with Coach Specht

13:30 Heads Up Football

16:23 Importance of coaching standards and accountability

20:16 Preparation and quality of content

22:32 USA Football’s push for a smarter, safer game

25:45 USA Football’s National Conference

30:46 Experiencing Clemson Tiger football

32:52 Practical tools

36:44 Clemson’s countdown timer

39:17 Experiencing Arizona Wildcat football

41:04 Winning edge

43:28 Connect with coach:

Twitter: @coachpjgibbs

Email: Gibbsp2@collierschools.com

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