Today, I am going to talk about a hodgepodge of topics. I want to talk about some linebacker drills, defensive team drills, and some of the things we do in film breakdown and scouting.
In our 4-4 scheme, our linebackers read the guards. We read…
Run Relief (RPO) A Level Tags with Matt Nally – Melissa HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Matt Nally explains a basic zone read scheme with a bubble or horizontal out for the QB that turns into a triple option.
How to Eliminate Negativity and Avoid Parent Issues with Kirk Thor – Lakeridge HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Kirk Thor explains that there will always be issues but he and his staff take a proactive approach in dealing with parents. Communication with parents is key and allows the coaches to […]
Basics RPO Game
By: Matt Luke – University of Mississippi Thank you. It is good to be here today. When I got the job as interim head coach at Mississippi, I wanted advice as to what I should […]
Energy Vampires: Mike Bobo – CSU
Watch as Coach Mike Bobo 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.
Defense: Takeaway Pursuit Drill with BJ Campbell – Montana Tech
Watch as Coach BJ Campbell discusses and shows clips of Montana Tech’s takeaway pursuit drill that simulates four types of takeaways. Teaching points are no blocking below the waist and no cheap shots on the […]
Three Keys to Success: Brand/Plan/Philosophy
By: Matt Rhule – Baylor Univ. Originally Published in: Nike 2017 Coach of the Year Clinics – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you, it is a pleasure being […]
Defending the Onside Kick
Your opponent has just scored and is now behind by 8 points or less. They do not have enough time left in the game to kick off, stop your offense and force a punt. They must…
The Most Important Job in America
The “Keepers of the Game” panel from the 2018 Minnesota Football Coaches Association annual clinic have a message for all High School coaches.
If You Want to Be the Leader, People Are Not Going to Always Like You – P.J. Fleck – Univ.of MN
Watch as Coach P.J. Fleck explains the importance of coaches dealing with the negativity that comes with being a leader and having a successful program. As leaders, coaches must also educate their players to deal […]
Secondary: Why Split Coverage with Travis Johansen – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Travis Johansen explains the advantages of split coverage in formation, identification for the safeties, and the ability to make in-game adjustments.
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises […]
Loco Punt and Muddle Huddle Schemes [ARTICLE]
Why the loco punt? That is the first question I am asked about the punt.
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Coaching with Character: Johnny Square – CSU [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Johnny Square (Colorado St.) discusses the definition of character, “Who you are, No matter where you are, No matter who you are with” and explains the importance of coaching with character.
Passing Game: Numbers Read with Ben Blackmon – Spanish Fort HS (AL) [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Ben Blackmon discusses and shows diagrams of the numbers read with a 3 step/drop back passing concept emphasizing the rhythm throw with a hitch option.
New Study Reveals the Best Area to Aim for When Making a Tackle [ARTICLE]
The safest place to target a ball carrier when making a tackle? According to a new study from Trinity College Dublin, it’s the lower trunk. Bioengineers used a…
Dash 2 Plays in 1 – Matt Nally – Melissa HS (TX) [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Matt Nally explains the dash system involving a downhill run game with stretch concepts.
Ball Security Drills – Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart discusses and shows clips of ball security drills that are relevant to both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
8 Positions to Lower Your 40-Yard-Dash Time [ARTICLE]
Some people around the game of football have called the 40-Yard Dash the “ultimate evaluation of potential.” Lucrative contracts can be made or lost…
3 Point Explosion (6 Technique) – Ed Orgeron – LSU [VIDEO]
Watch as Ed Orgeron discusses the importance of using your hips to generate explosion in the 6 technique.
Outside Zone – John Lilly – NFL Development Program [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach John Lilly explains the intricacies of the outside zone.
High School Coach Pens Resignation Letter Explaining Demands of Coaching [ARTICLE]
While the six-figure salaries and monster stipends of head high school football coaches in states like Georgia and Texas make for some intriguing headlines…
Special Goal Line and Short Yardage Play – George DeLeone – Baylor Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach George DeLeone explains and shows clips of this special goal line and short yardage play.
Defense – Man Coverages – Anthony Pratley [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Anthony Pratley explains and diagrams man coverages on the board.
Force More Turnovers with Ohio State Football’s ‘Match the Hand’ Defensive Drill [ARTICLE]
Turnovers change the complexion of a football game. Few teams force them like the Ohio State Buckeyes. After suffering a midseason loss to Iowa, the…
Jump Cut Drill – DeAndre Smith – Utah State Univ. [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach DeAndre Smith explains and shows clips of this jump cut drill.
Defense – Elbow Punch Drill – BJ Campbell – Montana Tech [VIDEO]
Watch as BJ Campbell discusses and shows clips of this elbow punch turnover drill.
7 Signs That Your Team Culture Needs to Change [ARTICLE]
We’ve established in previous articles that culture is probably the biggest buzzword in the coaching profession today. Every coach in America wants to build…
Pass Blocking – Body Position – Dave Christensen – Arizona State [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Dave Christensen explains and players demonstrate pass blocking body position.
Jimbo Fisher – 3 Tight Zone-Goal Line Pass Concepts – Texas A&M [VIDEO]
Watch as Coach Jimbo Fisher discusses and shows clips of a 3 tight goal line package.