Faith, Family, Football Podcast launches its first episode with a powerful conversation featuring Andrew DiDonato and Kurt Hines.

Coach DiDonato and Coach Hines open up about the role faith has played in their coaching journeys, the importance of being present with family while leading a program, and how football can become a platform for serving others instead of serving self.

Throughout the episode, the conversation moves from leadership and vision to marriage, parenting, mentorship, prayer, surrender, and the responsibility coaches carry every day. Both coaches share personal stories about failure, growth, relationships, and the lessons they learned through football and life.

Whether you are balancing a demanding coaching schedule, navigating family relationships, or seeking to redefine manhood and success for the next cohort of athletes, this episode provides an actionable roadmap for coaching with a higher and lasting purpose.

Chapters

The Intersection of Faith, Family, and Football
Purpose in the Huddle: The Essential Role of Faith in Coaching
Walking the Walk: Personal Testimonies & The Power of Prayer
Leading through Surrender: Stepping Back to Let God Lead
The Balancing Act: Prioritizing Family and Relationships in Sport
Being Present: Mindfulness and Radical Engagement at Home
Sowing Seeds: Spiritual Growth and Impactful Coaching
Vision Over Opinion: Rooting Leadership in Eternal Purpose
Redefining Manhood: Cultivating Relationships Over Ring Chasing
Final Thoughts: The Blueprint for Integrating Life & Leadership

About Andrew DiDonato:

Andrew DiDonato is the head football coach at Grove City College, where he has built one of the premier Division III programs in the country through a foundation centered on faith, vision, relationships, and player development.

After inheriting a program in the middle of a 33-game losing streak, DiDonato helped transform Grove City into a championship contender while developing a culture focused on purpose and servant leadership. Known for his passion, authenticity, and ability to connect football to life lessons, he has become a respected voice among coaches nationwide.

Coach DiDonato frequently speaks on leadership, culture building, faith-driven coaching, and developing young men through the game of football.

About Kurt Hines:

Kurt Hines is a longtime high school football coach, educator, and mentor known for his passion for leadership, faith, and building meaningful relationships through coaching.

Over nearly three decades in football, Coach Hines built programs centered on culture, accountability, service, and personal growth. Beyond the field, he has become widely respected for his honesty and transparency when discussing leadership, marriage, parenting, adversity, and faith.

A teacher, speaker, and mentor to coaches across the country, Hines continues to use football as a platform to encourage others to lead with humility, purpose, and authenticity.

Connect on X:

Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Andrew DiDonato: @CoachDiDonato

Kurt Hines: @CoachKurtHines

Smart Clinics

No Free Yards - Win the Situation:

https://smartclinics.coachandcoordinator.com/nofreeyards-2026

RPO Symposium:

https://smartclinics.coachandcoordinator.com/rpo-symposium-2026-148356

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