In this Coaches Insider Ci5 Video, we feature 5 offensive line drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. To watch more in-depth explanations of each drill, click on the links below: #5 Med Ball […]
We, Us, Ours with Brady Hoke – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Hoke explains that players and coaches must count on, be committed to, and have trust in each other. You must have clarity in your message so that the players will understand what […]
Vicious Separation Drill with Chad Cochran – Oxford HS (AL)
Watch as Coach explains that it is all about creating muscle memory in this vicious separation drill. The defensive player must have proper positioning and strike out while moving forward before gaining separation. This clip […]
QB Selection with Jeff Steinberg – Beaumont HS (CA)
Identify and start working with your QB as soon as possible. Coach is looking for super competitors who don’t like to lose. As the head coach he will make decisions on every level who will […]
Receiver Drills with Dabo Swinney – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of various receiver drills working on releases. He will focus on single and double moves with a detailed explanation of each. Coach stresses that your drills need […]
DB Transition Steps with Dan McKeown – Saginaw Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of a DB’s transition steps. The 4-step progression (decel, plant, pull, and balance) is broken down with a detailed explanation. Game film clips are shown as examples […]
Measuring the Effect of Collaborate Learning
By: Dan Gould and Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics How will you know whether all the time and effort invested in working with a coach learning group […]
Pass Pro: Pass Set Races with Vince Giacalone – Bucknell Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of this pass pro drill. The technique used is not common but this is how his offensive linemen handle a defender crossing their face. When the lineman realizes […]
Burn the Ships with John Stiegelmeier – South Dakota State Univ.
As a football program, we need everyone to be on the same page. We need everyone working toward the same goals. No one can deviate from the plan. We need to burn the ships. This […]
The Nole Way with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach talks about ‘The Nole Way’ and the four principles that describe how his team plays. The team must play smart, play fast, play physical, and always finish.
Takeaway Drills with Zach Watkins – Washburn Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that he breaks the defense down by position groups to work takeaway drills daily. He will explain the different drills for each group and show video clips for the D-line, LBs, […]
Focus on the Small Details Every Day with Kent Meador – Lubbock Monterey HS (TX)
Watch as Coach discusses working on the small details every day. If you do them right, you have a chance to win but overlook them you have a chance to lose. He will explain in […]
Defensive Hunger Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses the Defensive Hunger Drills that are essential, but not position-specific. Since they are defensive team drills, defensive backs will be working with the D-Line and LBs. The emphasis is on teaching […]
Decrease Your Interceptions with Joe Brya – Grand Ledge High School (MI)
Watch as Coach explains turnover margins as the key to who wins or loses a game. Managing the risk of turnovers when throwing the ball is essential. He suggests emphasizing catching the ball at its […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Top 5 D-Line Drills – Ci5 March 2021
In this Coaches Insider Top 5 Video, we feature 5 D-Line Drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. To watch more in-depth explanations of each drill, click on the links below: #5 Fit Drill […]
Play Recognition with Nick Saban – University of Alabama
Play recognition is still the key on defense. What Alabama does on defense is to coach the players to do certain things and then look at the film to see if it was accomplished. Coach […]
Teaching Leadership: This Is What Most Coaches Do with Joseph Hoedel – Character Development & Leadership
Watch as Joseph Hoedel explains the different methods and approaches that coaches use to teach leadership to their athletes. He will discuss in detail eight approaches but realizes there are many more. The objective is […]
Tight End Board Drills with Kevin Wilson – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and tight ends demonstrate various agility blocking drills utilizing boards. The players must keep a wide base with their knees bent and block keeping their hands inside while taking short power […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing. The overall […]
Practice Plan
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The best coaches invest their time by planning every minute of their practice sessions. Each practice has a logical sequence and […]
Blitz ’21 Summit Preview: Innovations, Open Share Coaching, and Building a Personal Brand
In this Coaches Insider Interview, we sit down with Hudl Chief Operating Officer Matt Mueller and NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis to discuss: Charles Davis’s Blitz ’21 Football Summit reaction. Creating a personal brand […]
Social Media: Your Messages/Interviews Are Always a Reflection of Your Employer with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry explains that coaches need to know their social messages and interviews are always a reflection of their employer. Coaches are always on duty, thus always representing their school or institution, team, and […]
Generating Power from the Hips with Andy Avalos – Boise State Univ.
Instead of telling your players to put their weight on the ball of their feet just tell them to squeeze their knees. Coach explains and a player demonstrates generating the power from the floor up […]
Blitz ’21 Football Summit Sneak Peek
In this Coaches Insider Interview, we sit down with Hudl Vice President Greg Nelson and St. Xavier HS (OH) Head Coach Steve Specht to discuss: Blitz ’21 Football Summit Special Features How St. Xavier HS […]
Wide Receiver Jab Release Drills with Robert Ianello – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach explains, and wide receivers demonstrate these jab release drills. These drills utilize chutes which keep the receivers in a low position. Keep the inside foot up and take a good jab step […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
How Strong Is Your Bounceback?
Provided by: Raise Your Game The reason I’m so passionate about embracing failure is that I used to shy away from it. In fact, it wasn’t until I was in my early thirties that I […]
Predator Mindsets with Gene Zannetti – Z-Winning Mindset
Gene Zannetti discusses the predator mindsets of effort, attitude, and aggressiveness. Use positive reinforcement when your athletes demonstrate a positive attitude, have great effort and are aggressive. This is what coaches need to focus on […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]