By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If you expect people to follow you, you have to be willing to be the first to get dirty.” – John Klessinger […]
John Wayne QB Drill with Lincoln Riley – USC
Watch as Coach Lincoln Riley explains how this drill allows the QB to take some contact and get used to having bodies around him without the threat of injury. The drill simulates throwing through contact […]
Zone Punt Protection Scheme with Willie Fritz – Tulane Univ.
Looking for a new punt formation? Watch as Coach Willie Fritz discusses why he uses a zone protection scheme and shares one of his favorite drills to practice player assignment and pursuit angles.
Defensive Coverages with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Considering changing your defense to a man-zone concept for next season? Watch Coach Joe Rossi discuss the benefits of running a mixed coverage and what cover 6 looks like for Minnesota.
QB Easy Elway Drill with Mike Yurcich – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Yurcich explains and shows video of this QB easy Elway drill. This is a pocket navigation drill with the QB moving to the right or left as he feels pressure. The […]
Identifying and Correcting Risky Tackle Technique in American Football
By: Scott R Dietrich – Barry Univ., Nasik Muhammad Nafi – Kansas State Univ., Tim Hibbs & Reggie Givens – Pine Crest School (FL) USA Football® and the CDC have made advancements on how coaches […]
Defensive Line Chute Drills with Liam Klein – Kennesaw State Univ.
Watch as Coach Liam Klein shows clips of these defensive linemen chute drills. All of the drills emphasize a flat back with no arch, keeping your head up, and hands inside.
Combo Plays: Quick Passes and Draws with Jim Good – Univ. of Redlands
Watch as Coach Jim Good discusses and shows examples of quick passes and draws. This scheme can be used off any 3-step quick game and Redlands uses sticks and outs. The draw will be an […]
CART with Brady Hoke – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Brady Hoke explains an acronym called CART that helps define a consistent culture and sets a standard of behavior for both coaches and players.
An Inside Look at Lakeland High School’s (FL) Football Culture with Retired Coach Bill Castle
Watch as Coach Castle, assistant coaches, and administrators discuss the culture that Coach Castle established for the Lakeland football program. Coach retired after 52 years and he led Lakeland to two USA national championships, eight […]
Reflecting On Why You Coach
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Most coaching books start with a discussion of the importance of creating a coaching philosophy and follow up with a section […]
The Nole Way with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Norvell talks about ‘The Nole Way’ and the four principles that describe how his team plays. The team must play smart, play fast, play physical, and always finish.
Defense: Fit Drill with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron explains that the fit drill is the first defensive drill of the practice. The coaches will run the top five offensive plays of their opponent and the defense will fit […]
Inside Zone Blocking Rules and Count System with Joe Pawlak – Univ. of North Dakota
Watch as Coach Joe Pawlak discusses the inside zone blocking rules and count system for the Univ. of North Dakota. Coach explains the rules for play side and back side and the counting systems that […]
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, […]
Volunteer Offense with Josh Heupel – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Josh Heupel discusses the importance of having a positive culture within your team. He states that it’s important for coaches to continue to have fun and to point it out to players. […]
WR Drills: Press Releases and Run Blocking with Matt Lubick – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Matt Lubick discusses important drills that should be taught to every receiver: press releases and blocking. The speaker emphasizes the significance of drills for muscle memory and provides detailed explanations of different […]
Culture and Purposeful Practice with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck discusses how to create a purposeful practice and culture that your team is proud of. He expresses that in order for your culture to be elite, it must be authentic, […]
Inside Zone with Variations with Robby Snelling – Butte College
Watch as Coach Robby Snelling discusses inside zone variations he’s learned and adopted from some of the most successful players in the industry. He lists how he teaches the scheme of the play, which includes […]
WSU Defense Pressure Schemes with Jake Dickert – Washington State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jake Dickert discusses the importance of teaching players to appreciate and utilize all of the resources that are already provided. He delves into routines he’s developed at his practices to help players […]
LB Technique & Fundamentals with Eric Brown – Clovis West High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Eric Brown discusses some ways he teaches his players important skills to be an elite linebacker. At the top of every meeting, he shows his players a poster that pictures the best […]
Offensive Line Everyday Drills with Robby Snelling – Butte College
Watch as Coach Robby Snelling of Butte College Football discusses everyday drills that the offensive line should practice to develop their skills. He recommends each drill to include some form of either flexibility, technique, or […]
Raiders Kickoff Return with Tom McMahon – Las Vegas Raiders
Watch as Coach Tom McMahon discusses kickoff return techniques he uses for the NFL Raiders. These techniques include single block, lookoff single, and reverse single. He emphasizes the importance of scouting opponents, understanding the kicker’s […]
Using Compressed Formations with Erick Capetillo – Las Vegas High School (NV)
Watch as Coach Erick Capetillo explains his approach to using compressed formations in offense. He outlines his expectations for both players and coaches, emphasizing the need for daily improvement and continuous evolution. Coach Capetillo also […]
Tackling Fundamentals and Drills with Eric Brown – Clovis West High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Eric Brown discusses the attributes of elite tacklers and what they do in order to be successful. Some techniques he covers include leveraging their bodies effectively, firing their hips, wrapping up the […]
Raiders FG Block with Tom McMahon – Las Vegas Raiders
Watch as Coach Tom McMahon discusses how his number one philosophy from a special teams perspective is: half court offense and full court defense. He teaches the importance of having your players know the proper […]
Route Running Fundamentals/Ball Security Circuit with Matt Lubick – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Matt Lubick discusses receiver blocking and how it is a technical move that needs to be emphasized. He explains how having a good defense will determine the success of your team. He […]
Linebacker Play And Fundamentals with Michael Scherer – Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
Watch as Coach Michael Scherer discusses fundamentals that should be implemented into linebacker plays. He discusses how individual drills should develop habits and teach players tools that they can use in-game. He mentions how it’s […]
Coaching Fundamentals with Kris Cinkovich – Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
Watch as Coach Kris Cinkovich discusses the lessons that he has learned from his past experience as a head coach for Las Vegas High School. He discusses how proper time management skills not only allows […]