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 […]
Competitive Catches Drill with Dennis Simmons – Univ. of Southern California
Watch as Coach Dennis Simmons explains and shows practice video of this ‘competitive catches’ drill for receivers. Unlike individual or jugs work, the receivers have defenders around them raking at the ball. The drill does […]
Be Careful Not to Overuse Technology in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik From the time most children can walk and talk today, they have a technological device of some type in their hands. By the time they finish elementary school, children can code, decode, […]
What it Means to Compete with Matt Rhule – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Matt Rhule explains how he believes that there is a way to win every game. He emphasizes how it is his job AND the players’ job to figure how to win games. […]
Offensive Line Run Blocking: Step-by-Step Drill with Andy Prevost – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Andy Prevost explains this offensive line step-by-step drill. Coach Prevost demonstrates technique and shows clips of his players working at this drill.
Defensive Line Sled Work with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Joe Rossi discusses the defensive line and shows clips of players working the sled and chutes. Emphasis is placed on the initial movement with hips, hands, and eyes followed by the feet.
Memphis Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart explains the Memphis Drill and shows practice and game video. The drill focuses on simulating today’s offenses that are spread out and empty. The drill works on pass protection on […]
Punt Block Drills with Jeff Banks – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Jeff Banks discusses the punt block and shows practice video of drills that focus on the get off, transition, and the block point technique. He will cover in detail the following drills: […]
The Grind
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning If you are a professional, or at the least someone who has sought out to be a champion, you probably have […]
Offensive Line: Hip Explosion Drills with Brian Callahan – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Brian Callahan explains and shows clips of these hip explosion drills. Coach discusses the 6 and 4 point explosion drills as well as the no step drill.
Defending Tempo (RPOs) with BJ Campbell – Univ. of Central Missouri
Watch as Coach BJ Campbell discusses RPOs and how today’s offenses try to spread you out and run tempo. The defensive communication must be crisp and efficient to offset the tempo.
Quarterback Development Plan with Todd Dodge, Retired – Westlake High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge explains that his program is in a one high school town with two middle schools. In each middle school the 7th grade has an A and B team with four […]
Pod Drill with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains and shows practice video of the Pod Drill. The drill consists of three offensive lineman vs. three defenders working on technique and execution. Coach points out examples of good […]
QB Bag Drills with Chip Lindsey – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Chip Lindsey explains and shows practice video of this QB Bag Drill. The QB will shuffle through the bags, working on keeping a good base with the feet apart and keeping two […]
Offensive Linemen Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow & Chris Jarmon Originally Published in: All-Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics Any offensive lineman will proudly tell you that his position group has “the real athletes” on the field. This […]
Off-Man Coverage: Footwork and QB Reads with Lavell Jackson – Minnesota State Univ. Mankato
Watch as Coach Lavell Jackson discusses DB footwork and QB reads to help your defense recognize patterns and make big plays when the game is on the line.
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
Assistant Coach Characteristics with Drew Cronic – Mercer Univ.
Watch as Coach Drew Cronic discusses the qualities that he looks for when hiring assistant coaches. He wants coaches that love their players and treat them as if they were their own sons. The assistants […]
Common Tackling Mistakes with Scottie Hazelton – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Scottie Hazelton discusses and shows video of common tackling mistakes. #1 is no legs and not bringing your feet with you. #2 is opposite shoulder, opposite foot makes for lack of power. […]
Are You Building a Better You? with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains why it’s necessary to build a “better you” to be an effective leader. The way coaches regulate or react to a room influences the type of team they have. He […]
Program Managing
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]
Offense vs. Defense Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach James Franklin explains and shows clips of these offense vs. defense full contact drills. Pods are quick paced-drills involving offensive and defensive linemen plus backers. Make sure to work the right and […]
Energy Vampires with Mike Bobo – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike Bobo (previously at Colorado State Univ.) discusses the importance of locking the doors from the outside noise with both coaches and the team being grateful and staying positive under all circumstances.
V-Drill with Mike Siravo – Carolina Panthers
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo explains and both offensive and defensive players demonstrate the V-Drill. This is an everyday drill for all positions, except the defensive line. In this case, the offensive lineman is attacking […]
Dig Route Breakdown with Dennis Simmons – Univ. of Southern California
Watch as Coach Dennis Simmons explains and shows practice clips of the Dig Route. In the first example the receiver is setting the defender up and gets him running then throwing him by, staying flat […]
Off-Season Coaches Meetings with Lambert Brown – Wayzata High School (MN)
Watch as Coach Lambert Brown discusses the off-season coaching meetings he holds at his program. They plan out their topics and decide what needs to be addressed and taught. The staff does book studies, and […]
Safety in Sports Includes Mental Health Care
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
Special Teams – Punt Block Drills with Ben Larson – UCF
Watch as Coach Ben Larson explains that in order to be successful at blocking punts, you must practice live blocks – taking the ball off the punters foot. Coach shows clips of drills emphasizing teaching […]
Vicious Separation Drill with Chad Cochran – Oxford High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Chad Cochran 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. […]
5 Components of Building a Program with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy discusses the 5 absolutes of turning around a program and maintaining its success.