In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Broken Arrow (Okla.) High School head coach David Alexander. Coach Alexander transitioned from a 10-year NFL veteran to the high school coaching profession in a unique journey. He’s been at helm for five years, and in 2018 he led the Tigers to the school’s first state title.

:00 Kick off

02:35 Coaches notes

07:25 Football in Oklahoma

08:08 Coach Alexander’s transition from the NFL to high school coaching

15:00 Figuring out how to take Broken Arrow to the top: Work ethic

20:10 Putting it all together: Leadership

25:28 Building upon your leaders: Leadership council

29:53 Working the multisport athletes

34:35 Adjustments during the season

42:43 Key concepts for the Tigers

46:32 Winning edge

50:00 Reacting to adversity

52:50 Connect with coach;

Website: batigerfootball.com

Twitter: @Davidalex72

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