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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Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Luke Falk: @coachlukefalk

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