Watch as Coach Bob Chesney explains and shows video of this Drill it or Kill it leverage drill. This drill is run at the start of practice and involves both offensive and defensive players. There […]
Offensive Game Planning: The Process with Stevie Jackson – Milton High School (GA)
Watch as Coach Stevie Jackson explains in detail his offensive game planning process for every opponent. The process consists of the following: Opponent’s structure and personnel (Identity) Our team’s structure and personnel (Identity) Opponent’s curveballs […]
Providing Positive Feedback
By: Rainer Martens, Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Take this short true-or-false test to raise your awareness about giving feedback: Questions Save feedback until the end of […]
Illini Drill (Bigs) with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains and shows practice video of the Illini Drill involving the Bigs. This drill involves an offensive and defensive player in a short, tight blocking environment with a ball being […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
What Is Pride? with Lance Leipold – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Lance Leipold explains that for Kansas Football, pride is “Leaving it better than you found it.” He also discusses the check-ins and the overall structure of the program that the players like […]
4-Minute Offense with Jedd Fisch – Univ. of Washington
Watch as Coach Jedd Fisch explains that the goal of the 4-minute offense is to possess the ball and take time off the clock. Focus on the run and make first downs forcing the opponent […]
Don’t Defer, Take the Ball with Rhett Lashlee – Southern Methodist Univ.
Watch as Coach Rhett Lashlee discusses how he uses analytics but also makes decisions based on what he trusts and feels. He believes in taking the ball on the opening kickoff and not deferring, citing […]
Improving Practice Efficacy
By: Bill Utsey – Director of Athletics (Ret.), Greenville County Schools (SC) “We can defeat every opponent on our schedule and, every one of our opponents can defeat us. The team that will win is […]
Non-Negotiables with Willie Simmons – Florida International Univ.
Watch as Coach Willie Simmons explains a “no excuses” mentality, where coaches focus on the actions necessary for success while avoiding complaints that can damage team morale. Maintaining a positive attitude helps coaches navigate tough […]
Coaches: Be the Example with Aaron Marshall – Brother Rice High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Aaron Marshall explains that he wants his assistant coaches to be an example for the players. He stresses that you always want to be the coach who is respected and not feared. […]
Competition Drills with Tyler Aurandt – North Oconee High School (GA)
Watch as Coach Tyler Aurandt explains and breaks down video of his competition drills. These drills are designed to build physicality and maximize reps at the start of each practice. Coach Aurandt provides detailed explanations […]
2-Position Philosophy with Ben Reaves – Milton High School (GA)
Watch as Coach Ben Reaves explains that his 2-position philosophy depends on depth and roster, but it does have advantages. He covers in detail 9 positives that are beneficial for the team and individual players. […]
Assistant Coach & Head Coach Communications with Craig Davis – Georgia Coaches Association
Watch as Craig Davis explains that there are three types of communication that assistant coaches need to understand when speaking with the Head Coach which are: Formal Communication. It is important to share your vision […]
Recognizing Effort and Strategy
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker The popularity of growth mindset literature over the past few decades has had a positive effect on people’s lives. However, a significant and potentially deleterious misconception has also emerged, one that […]
Stop the Run: Process & Outcome with Spencer Danielson – Boise State Univ.
Watch as Coach Spencer Danielson explains and demonstrates the process his team uses to stop the run. They conduct a 10-minute daily run fit drill against their opponent’s top run plays, allowing for up to […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Kick Off Coverage: U-Turn Technique with Adam Ray – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Adam Ray explains and shows practice and game film for the U-Turn kickoff coverage technique. The U-Turn is used when a man is on your back, and Coach demonstrates a drill using […]
Play Action Pass Variations Off Base Runs with Chad Johnson – Mission Viejo High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Chad Johnson discusses play action pass variations off base runs. His base runs are inside zone, outside zone, counter and duo. Coach will diagram and explain play action routes that are based […]
Teaching Toughness with Todd Rankin – Stratford High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Rankins discusses teaching toughness to his players in the modern age. Coach defines toughness as the ability to withstand great strain without tearing or breaking. Toughness is emphasized throughout the year […]
Integrity
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook Integrity is the building block and most basic tenet to all other traits. If you are not an ethical person with a solid foundation of doing the right thing […]
Full-Feature! Wildcats Game Management with Brent Brennan – Univ. of Arizona
From the 2025 Coach of the Year Clinics: We are releasing a FULL 45-minute session, sponsored by Concordia University Irvine – Master’s in Coaching & Athletics Administration. Free access to this video will expire on […]
LB Pass Blitz: Attacking the RB with Maurice Crum Jr. – Southern Methodist Univ.
Watch as Coach Maurice Crum Jr. explains and shows practice drills and game clips of LBs blitzing and attacking an RB in pass protection. The focus is on the LB winning the 1-on-1 battles with […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Pass Routes vs. Cover 4 Press Corners with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi discusses a statistical breakdown of all the different pass routes that he has faced vs. cover 4 – press corners. This multiyear analysis identifies the top routes by attempts, completions, […]
Scramble Drill: Pressure & Confuse the QB with Spencer Danielson – Boise State Univ.
Watch as Coach Spencer Danielson explains and shows practice video of the Scramble Drill designed to pressure and confuse the QB. The drill involves multiple reps that allow blitzers to finish on the QB. When […]
Pre-Practice Tackling Circuit with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that every defensive practice starts with a tackling circuit. Coach will explain and show practice video and game film of the following tackle drills: Press the Hip, Bite the […]
Establishing Mutual Trust
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Athletes will never reach their peak performance unless a deliberate and sustained effort to teach and build trusting relationships occurs […]
Ball Security Teaching Points and Drills with Eliah Drinkwitz – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Eliah Drinkwitz discusses ball security and the 5 points of contact with coaching points for carrying the ball. Ball security is one of the determining factors in winning and losing games so […]
Offensive Line Fit Walk/Fit Weave Drill with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood explains, and offensive linemen demonstrate this fit walk/fit weave drill. The feet should be outside the hips with the knees inside the ankles and over the toes. The elbows and […]