In this Football Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, John Papuchis, Special Teams Coach at Florida State University, shares concepts and drills they use when coaching their special teams. Topics Discussed in this 10-Minute Clinic: Implementing […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
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 […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach Heath Eslinger explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for […]
Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined and continued to define your […]
Defending RPOs: D-Line T/E and N/E Stunts with Grant Olson – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant Olson explains and shows video clips of these D-Line T/E and N/E Stunts for defending RPOs and QB runs. The stunts are very effective zone schemes and plays with pulling guards. […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL (Name, Image and […]
10 Reasons for Press Coverage with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi explains the 10 reasons to use press coverage. Pitt’s philosophy is to have an attacking defense with the front seven and he wants the corners to have the same mindset. […]
Find Coaches That Fit Your Program with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy explains the importance of hiring assistant coaches that fit your program. Always work with administration to build your staff by recommending great teachers as well as coaches. Determine the coaching […]
Tight End Board Drills with Kevin Wilson – Univ. of Tulsa
Watch as Coach Kevin Wilson explains, and tight ends demonstrate various agility blocking drills utilizing boards. The players must keep a wide base with their knees bent and block keeping their hands inside while taking […]
Nine Ways to Develop Accountability in Your Program
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Accountability is a modern-day buzz word. It is thrown around team locker rooms, business meetings, and in schools. But what is it really. I am not […]
Dawg Defensive Screen Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart explains and shows practice and game video of the Defensive Dawg Screen Drill. Many teams utilize perimeter screens and try to get the ball out quick which puts pressure on […]
Coaches’ Stressors & Mental Health with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses coaches’ stressors and mental health. He cites case studies that indicate the three main stressors are performance-related, organizational-related, and personal. Performance stressors deal with injuries to athletes and poor […]
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 Athletes at Practice
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “The best athletes have the most potential to be the best players.” Prior to, and possibly including 8th grade, I think all players benefit from playing […]
Digital Distractions: Impact on Athletes Today with Todd Gongwer – Kardia Transformation Group
Watch as Todd explains the impact that digital distractions have on today’s athletes. He will discuss in detail how the following factors impact a team dynamic and make teaching, in general, more difficult. What is […]
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 […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in action […]
Great Quarterbacks vs. Smart Defenses with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart explains that there are two things a defense can’t give to an elite QB: clear pictures (QB pre-snap reads) and time (protection beats coverage). Coach Smart shows 3 plays from […]
Mustang Offensive with Rhett Lashlee – Southern Methodist Univ.
Watch as Coach Rhett Lashlee talks about Mustang offense. Lashlee’s team is not a high tempo offense, but they play hard. Coach talks about how he changed their entire practice structure based on what Andy […]
Game Week at a Glance with Steve Sarkisian – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Steve Sarkisian talks about his game week at a glance. Coach breaks down each day of the week and describes what each day consists of, which may include reviewing film, warmups, practice, […]
The Nole Way with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Norvell talks about “The Nole Way”. Norvell believes knowledge is the greatest talent that you can have because building your mind will put you in the position to utilize the rest […]
Duke Tackling with Manny Diaz – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Manny Diaz explains Duke’s tackling strategy. Coach talks about the challenges of evaluation/recruitment and advocates for proper tackling techniques, emphasizing leverage and lower body power.
Volunteer Offense with Josh Heupel – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Josh Heupel talks about Volunteer offense. Coach goes over foundational beliefs, how/why to play with tempo, ball mechanics, defensive philosophy, personnel placement, spacing, and vertical run game.
Wide Receiver Play with Dabo Swinney – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Dabo Swinney explains wide receiver play. Coach shares stories about his personal journey with football, emphasizing the role of education in his life and coaching career. He highlights the importance of consistency […]
Tar Heel Football with Mack Brown
Watch as Coach Mack Brown talks about Tar Heel football. He says as coaches, you need to decide who you are and why you are doing this. Brown says the reason he does it is […]
Hot with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi talks about relationships, winning, givers vs. takers, graduation, and defensive philosophy.
Utilizing PowerPoint for Game Planning and Scout Cards: Part 1 with PJ Katz – Brookwood High School (GA)
Watch as Coach PJ Katz discusses how to utilize Microsoft PowerPoint for game planning. Coach focuses on the importance of staff buy-in and the use of Pro Quick Draw software for game planning. He goes […]
The Book of Keaton: The Key to Building a Successful Program with Teddy Keaton – Clark Atlanta Univ.
Watch as Coach Teddy Keaton explains ‘The Keaton Way’ and the keys to building a successful program. Coach breaks down success principles, motivation, team dynamics, role model mentality, and commitment. Long-term wins require finding your […]