Watch as Coach discusses mental toughness and how the term is valued and used a lot but has no clear definition. He states how critical it is that definitions are consistent within an organization so […]
Tackle Wheel Drills with Branden Jakubcin – Heidelberg Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of a series of tackle wheel drills: Strike, Chutes, Kneeling Strike, Hoops, Angle, and Shock Snap. The emphasis is on footwork, aiming point, and contact with the […]
Special Teams: Avoid Drill with Neal Brown – West Virginia Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of the Avoid KOC vs. KOR Drill. On the kickoff, the player running downfield needs to make a full-speed decision. They cannot stop their feet, must avoid, […]
Offensive Line Wide Zone Technique with Alex Mirabal – Univ. of Oregon
Watch as Coach demonstrates and shows practice clips for this offensive line technique. All covered linemen will drive the backside knee through the defender’s crotch. The backside hand should go through the sternum, using a […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Run the Ball/Stop the Run with Jeff Monken – Army West Point
Watch as Coach discusses his philosophy and explains that they want to be able to run the ball and stop the run more effectively than their opponent. If you can run the ball on a […]
Pass Protection Med Ball Drills with Phil Trautwein – Penn State Univ.
Offensive linemen practice punching against a moving target in this med ball pass protection drill. The linemen must punch the med ball with the palm of their hand and not just flick the ball. The […]
Blitz Crash Technique with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of the crash techniques station. The diagram of the station shows that the players are divided into groups regardless of position. The proper technique is demonstrated in […]
Competition Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of multi-position competition drills. The Lion’s Den Drill is a short-yardage 4-on-4 drill. The Lion’s Pride Drill is an old-fashioned, 1-on-1 offense vs. defense drill in front […]
Method to Determine Coverage with Jeff Steinberg – Beaumont HS (CA)
Watch as Coach explains the method they use to help quarterbacks determine coverages. The QB must locate the safeties and determine if the middle of the field is open or closed. Check the depth of […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
What Do Your Players Do Well? with Dan Mullen – Univ. of Florida
Asking “what do your players do well?” is essential in determining the team’s personnel makeup. As a coach, you should always put your players in a position to execute and be successful. If you are […]
Combative Hand Drills with Chad Cochran – Oxford HS (AL)
Make sure players stay toe to instep in this drill and do not overextend. The players hang hands, and on the ‘set go’ call it becomes a battle of inside hand placement and turns into […]
5 Things I Learned in Coaching with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Fleck discusses the 5 most important things he has learned as a head coach. Never sacrifice what you really want for what you want right now. You have to pay the price […]
Ball Security Drills with Ryan Day – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses ball security and shows practice clips of various drills. All Coach Day’s coaches use the same language when explaining ball security, and it is taught the same way to the players. […]
Defending RPOs by Disguising the Run Fits with Steve Specht – St. Xavier High School (OH)
Watch as Coach discusses defending RPOs by disguising run fits. In the run game the defense needs to control the box while taking away slants and quicks, bubbles, and sticks. On the board, he explains […]
Storing and Applying Lessons Learned for Additional Strength
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics To build continually on strengths, coaches need strategies for storing what they learn about their strengths so that they can easily […]
May 2021 – Ci 5 Quarterback Drills
In this Ci 5 Video, we feature 5 quarterback drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. Each drill/clip comes from a full-length session which contains a more in-depth explanation. The full-length versions along with […]
Wide Receivers: Cut Ball Blocking Drill with Matt Simon – Univ. of Minnesota
The Cut Ball Blocking Drill focuses on the receiver getting in the habit of striking and not allowing the ball to get into them. The goal is to make contact first to negate the DB. […]
Defensive Call Order with Nino Pinocchio – Paradise HS (CA)
Coach Pinocchio discusses the specific call order he uses and explains that all defensive calls are made three times by the coach. This strategy is incorporated into film studies as a practice tool. Coach goes […]
Bags and Agility Drill with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
This drill is a combination of Coach’s bags and agility drills as it involves knee drive, pad level, and the coaches giving multiple commands while the players must listen, apply, and react. It is important […]
How We Win with Mack Brown – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach discusses what he feels are the key ingredients in having a winning program. Coaches and players must set goals and always have a positive message. If you don’t believe, then it will […]
Win the Turnover Battle with Jeff Monken – Army West Point
Watch as Coach discusses the importance of winning the turnover battle and how it impacts winning and losing. Teams that won the turnover battle were victorious 73% of the time. In practice, all skill position […]
Altering the Self-Esteem Syndrome
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning There is no question that a team is made up of individuals all trying to accomplish a common goal. It stands to reason that a […]
Running Backs: Pass Blocking with Phil Milbrath – Michigan Tech University
Watch as Coach explains the stand-up pass protection block for running backs. Eyes, feet, and hands are the basics of the stand-up block. Coach shows video clips and players demonstrate a stand-up block emphasizing proper […]
QB First Step in a 3 Step Drop with Lincoln Riley – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach answers a question on the QB first step in a three step drop out of the gun. He always looks at technique to determine if there is anything wrong that is holding […]
Linebacker’s Bag Drills with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of various bag drills for linebackers that focus on footwork and technique. The highlighted drills incorporate balls to simulate taking on a cut block.
Social Media: Define Your Players’ Responsibilities with Nick Saban – University of Alabama
Watch as Coach 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 player posts […]
Chop & Whip Receiver Release with Taylor Stubblefield – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of a receiver’s three whistle release drill. The first and second whistle are just working on the hand technique and the third incorporates the hands and feet. […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]