On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Midlothian (Texas) High school defensive backs coach Cody Alexander to update coaches on the importance of self-scouting. Grabowski and Coach Alexander break down what coaches can look for to help with reflection and preparation for next season.

01:00 What to look at in self-scout?

03:36 Evaluating explosive plays

05:54 Self-scouting each game

07:55 Looking at personnel

10:35 Coach Alexander’s hit chart

12:50 Understand defensive structure

14:34 No pre-snap reads

17:00 Coach Alexander’s trend in self-scouting

19:59 20 Personnel

21:21 Being able to match up

22:35 How self-scouting affects install

25:40 Watching bowl game practices

28:08 Connect with coach:

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