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.
Shoulder Reduction LB Pass Rush Drill with Glenn Schumann – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Glenn Schumann explains and shows practice video of this shoulder reduction LB pass rush drill. The drill simulates a LB working the A or B gaps and continuing to gain ground. The […]
Offensive Evolution with Chip Kelly – UCLA
Watch as Coach Chip Kelly discusses the evolution of offensive football. He strives to put his players in a position where they can be successful. It is key to evaluate your players’ talent and run […]
Setting Goals
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Setting clear goals helps coaches and athletes achieve success. Goals offer direction and purpose for our day-to-day activities; in […]
Social Media: Define Your Players’ Responsibilities with Nick Saban – 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 […]
Grading Players Performance with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) LSU
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron explains that LSU players are graded on technique, activity ratio, and effort (what is a loaf?). He emphasizes that the player who makes plays based on activity ratio, but may […]
Defensive Line Bag Gauntlet with Liam Klein – Kennesaw State Univ.
Looking for an addition to your defensive line bag drill series? Watch as Coach Liam Klein discusses a variety of bag drills that he uses to refine technique with the hands and feet.
Make the 3rd-Level Defender a Stationary Target with Tony Alford – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tony Alford explains and shows practice and game clips focusing on making the third-level defender a stationary target. The first drill utilizes a large ball that represents the drop-down safety. As the […]
DB Footwork Drills with Tim Banks – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Tim Banks explains and shows practice video of these defensive back footwork drills. In the stance and start, the front foot is forward with the shoulder over the knees and the knees […]
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Offensive Line Run Blocking: Strike Circuit with Andy Prevost – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Andy Prevost explains that he wants the offensive line to be physical by making solid contact and not getting driven off the ball. He reviews run and pass techniques and shows video […]
Running Back Bag Drills with David White – Jackson Hole High School (WY)
Watch as Coach David White explains and shows clips of various running back bag drills. The drills work on footwork and balance and it is important to work the technique and get it right before […]
Defensive Line: Redirect Drills with Eric Schmidt – Univ. of Washington
Watch as Coach Eric Schmidt discusses and shows video clips of defensive line redirect drills that are part of the everyday drill package. These drills teach d-linemen to disregard snap counts and get up the […]
Press Coverage: 2-1-None-Handed Jam with Demetrice Martin – Univ. of Oregon
Watch as Coach Demetrice Martin explains and shows video of the 2-1-None for DBs’ press coverage jam and technique. If a receiver is in the DB’s core, then he will always use a 2-handed jam. […]
Technology’s Impact on Mental Health with Dr. Josie Nicholson – Univ. of Mississippi
Dr. Josie Nicholson of Ole Miss Athletics discusses today’s technology and how it can have a negative effect on an individual athlete’s mental health. She explains that the world of sport is a world of […]
Why Should Coaches Coach?
Coaches at high levels at prestigious programs need to win to keep their jobs. Winning consistently makes recruiting easier, keeps the fan base energized, the administration and boosters happy, and the financial bottom line healthy. […]
Coaching Tips with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) LSU
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron explains that coaches are in the people business and are dealing with players every day. He discusses some of the coaches that have influenced him and the key points that […]
QB Individual Drill Philosophy with Todd Dodge – (Retired) Westlake High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge explains that during the season he wants his QBs to have 5 to 10 minutes of athletic footwork drills per practice. Bags, ladder and cone drills stress agility in the […]
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle High School (NY)
It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]
QB Easy Hitch Hitch Drill with Mike Yurcich – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Yurcich explains and shows practice and game video of the Easy Hitch Hitch Drill for quarterbacks. The QB is trying to throw the ball over a 9 ft. high screen with […]
Pass Rush Turnover Drill with Dave Cohen – Wake Forest Univ.
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 […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Prevent Big Plays with Matt Entz – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Entz explains and shows video clips of ‘Keep the Cup’ which is a concept that they use to prevent big plays. An explosive play for North Dakota St. is a run […]
Blocked Field Goal Drills with Rob Wenger – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Rob Wenger explains and shows video clips of drills for what to do after a blocked field goal. Bags are used to represent the field goal formation and the defense lines up […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start with ‘no’, […]
Circle Chase Drill with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains, and defenders demonstrate this circle chase tackling drill. The drill involves two DBs and one receiver. The receiver will catch the ball on a hitch route and put the […]
Adversity Is Part of the Journey with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that adversity ‘visits the strong and lives with the weak,’ so the only option is to deal with it. He encourages no whining, no complaining, no excuses, and no regrets. […]
A Lot of Try
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Previously, I shared that my daddy was a professional cowboy in Texas. Kid Marley had many clever sayings related to his […]