Watch as Coach Josh Heupel explains the reasons that the Volunteers play with tempo and how they do it. Tempo allows for more scoring opportunities, creates an aggressive offense, impacts defensive preparation, and tires out […]
Building Core Values with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author, and character leadership & culture development coach. Better known as Coach Mackey, he has spent the last 20 years helping athletes and coaches connect […]
Offensive Line: Reach Progression with Geep Wade – Georgia Institute of Technology
Watch as Coach Geep Wade explains and shows practice video of the o-line reach progression. The players always start on air, working on steps and positioning which helps them gain confidence. Coach Wade shows examples […]
Devil Tackling Drill with Manny Diaz – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Manny Diaz explains and shows video examples of the Devil Tackling Drill. The players start with one knee on the ground, then the player on the right works on tackling using left […]
Chair Jam Press Coverage with Demetrice Martin – UCLA
Watch as Coach Demetrice Martin discusses press coverage and how he uses a chair to teach the press technique. The DB picks up a chair with the back away from their body. When the arms […]
Want to Be Head Coach? Win the Interview with Rocky Hidalgo – Glynn Academy (GA)
Watch as Coach Rocky Hidalgo discusses the importance of winning the interview when applying for a head coaching position. He explains in detail the following: Sell the person, not the plan, don’t be a notebook, […]
Competition Drills with Brent Pry – Virginia Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach Brent Pry explains and shows practice video clips of these workout competition drills. The sled, tire pull, and tug of war drills are offense versus the defense, where the coaches keep track […]
Building Trust Quickly with Learning Styles
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance As a high school or elite-level coach, your ability to understand how athletes learn best is critical to unlocking their potential and building rapport quickly. Athletes […]
Tips and Guidelines for Communication and Teaching Methodology to Protect Mental Health
By: Adam Sarancik At all times we must remember the influence we have on the players we coach. If the way we act toward them and the way we communicate with them are done properly, […]
Position Meeting Should Be Similar to How You Practice with Chip Kelly – Oakland Raiders
Watch as Coach Chip Kelly discusses how position meetings should mimic how you practice. Coach expresses how today’s players are of the “TikTok Generation” and they learn in short bursts. In long meetings you run […]
Leadership: 85% Rule with Jonathan Smith – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jonathan Smith discusses leadership and the 85% rule. Coaches are always trying to help players improve, pushing the needle, and finding ways to take the next step. Sometimes coaches only focus on […]
Buck Sweep Into the Boundary with Gus Malzahn – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Gus Malzahn shows diagrams and game film of the buck sweep to the boundary. He explains the individual blocking assignments for the linemen and receivers versus various defensive fronts. Patience is key […]
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 […]
10 Qualities of a Good Player and the 10 Don’ts with Aaron Marshall – Brother Rice High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Aaron Marshall discusses the 10 qualities of a good football player and highlights the 10 don’ts. Some of the positive qualities of a good player include being competitive, positive, loyal, coachable, and […]
Coaching Yourself: Controlling Your Anger
By: Rainer Martens and Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics The very nature of sport—the potential for injustice and for physical and mental injury—increases the likelihood of coaches experiencing […]
Turnover Circuit with Ryan Day – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan Day talks about creating turnovers and shows practice clips on how they teach it with game film, showing results. The first part of the Turnover Circuit is the match the hand […]
Interception Return Drill with Rico Zackery – East Carolina Univ.
Watch as Coach Rico Zackery explains and shows practice video of the Interception Return drill. On an interception he emphasizes that whoever makes the pick needs to get to the hash, numbers, sideline, and stay […]
Social Media: Define Your Players’ Responsibilities with Nick Saban – (Retired) Univ. of Alabama
Watch as Coach Nick Saban describes social media as external factors that you, as a coach, have no control over. His concern is for his team and how the players use social media. Anything a […]
Angle Tackle Drill with Manny Diaz – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Manny Diaz explains and shows practice video of this angle tackling drill. The drill is in a 12-yard box with the players lining up at the top of the numbers. This is […]
Leaders Must be Great Communicators with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso explains his philosophy of leadership on how athletes must be great communicators. They must be able to communicate with teammates as well as the coaches. He stresses that team leaders should […]
Three Impactful Ways to Help Athletes Build Mental Strength Right Now
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Athletics are about more than just winning games or improving physical skills, it’s also a critical time for building the mental strength athletes need to succeed in sports and life. As a […]
Offensive Line Shoulder Punch Drill with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood explains and shows practice clips of this offensive line shoulder punch drill. This is a three-step rhythm block with the lineman executing the shoulder punch, working the defender up to […]
Individual Compete: Goal Line Tackling Drill with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Norvell explains and shows practice video of this goal line competitive tackling drill. The positions are split into groups: O-Line vs. the D-Line, RBs, TEs vs. LBs, and WRs vs. DBs. […]
Pass Rush Turnover Drill with Dave Cohen
Watch as Coach Dave Cohen explains, and defenders demonstrate this pass rush turnover drill. The pass rusher runs the hoop and steps through with the upfield shoulder for the strip, knocking the ball out while […]
Receiver’s Squirt Release with Dabo Swinney – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Dabo Swinney explains and shows practice and game clips of a receiver’s Squirt release. When the defensive back lines up in an inside position, the receiver must sell the outside move and […]
Enjoy The Ride with Johnny White – Douglas County High School (GA)
Watch as Coach Johnny White discusses enjoying the ride in your coaching career. He stresses enjoying your team, your coaches and relationships. Serve the players you are coaching now but continue to serve the players […]
Student-Athletes and the Media
By: Carolyn Peck Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Inviting the media into your sports program means they have access to the student-athletes. I highly recommend, before you allow media […]
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, […]
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. […]
Offensive Line: Bands & Boards with John McDonell
Watch as Coach John McDonell explains and shows practice video of the offensive line working with bands and boards. The players are being pulled backward so they must strain and block forward. As the players […]