Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook Integrity is the building block and most basic tenet to all other traits. If you are not an ethical person with a solid foundation of doing the right thing […]
Full-Feature! Wildcats Game Management with Brent Brennan – Univ. of Arizona
From the 2025 Coach of the Year Clinics: We are releasing a FULL 45-minute session, sponsored by Concordia University Irvine – Master’s in Coaching & Athletics Administration. Free access to this video will expire on […]
LB Pass Blitz: Attacking the RB with Maurice Crum Jr. – Southern Methodist Univ.
Watch as Coach Maurice Crum Jr. explains and shows practice drills and game clips of LBs blitzing and attacking an RB in pass protection. The focus is on the LB winning the 1-on-1 battles with […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Pass Routes vs. Cover 4 Press Corners with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi discusses a statistical breakdown of all the different pass routes that he has faced vs. cover 4 – press corners. This multiyear analysis identifies the top routes by attempts, completions, […]
Scramble Drill: Pressure & Confuse the QB with Spencer Danielson – Boise State Univ.
Watch as Coach Spencer Danielson explains and shows practice video of the Scramble Drill designed to pressure and confuse the QB. The drill involves multiple reps that allow blitzers to finish on the QB. When […]
Pre-Practice Tackling Circuit with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that every defensive practice starts with a tackling circuit. Coach will explain and show practice video and game film of the following tackle drills: Press the Hip, Bite the […]
Establishing Mutual Trust
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Athletes will never reach their peak performance unless a deliberate and sustained effort to teach and build trusting relationships occurs […]
Ball Security Teaching Points and Drills with Eliah Drinkwitz – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Eliah Drinkwitz discusses ball security and the 5 points of contact with coaching points for carrying the ball. Ball security is one of the determining factors in winning and losing games so […]
Offensive Line Fit Walk/Fit Weave Drill with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood explains, and offensive linemen demonstrate this fit walk/fit weave drill. The feet should be outside the hips with the knees inside the ankles and over the toes. The elbows and […]
Special Teams: Getting the Players to Buy in with Luke Nowinsky – Elk River High School (MN)
Watch as Coach Luke Nowinsky discusses getting your players to buy into special teams, through individual, unit and team goals. Coach Nowinsky goes into detail on the 8 weekly special goals and the chart he […]
4th Quarter Program with Mario Cristobal – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Mario Cristobal discusses his fourth quarter program. He goes over his program’s goals, stressing physicality, toughness, violence, and competition. He explains many elite drills used by his team and shares film to […]
Building a Winning Culture & Special Teams Drills with Jon Sumrall – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Jon Sumrall discusses building a winning culture and special teams drills. He begins by talking about team culture, stressing the importance of creating a mission, vision, belief system, and rulebook. Then, he […]
What Are You Doing to Be Special with Cris Carter – Florida Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach Cris Carter asks his audience what they’re doing to be special. He emphasizes the importance of football in his life and highlights how players must stand out from others in order to […]
Seminole Teaching Progression with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Norvell discusses Seminole teaching progression. He begins by talking about his program’s fundamentals, specifically their purpose, climb, and identity. Then, he segues into simplistic and organized teaching progressions, placing emphasis on […]
Culture Is Your Brand with Willie Simmons – Florida International Univ.
Watch as Coach Willie Simmons discusses culture. He talks about his program’s 7 F’s of excellence (faith, fundamentals, fast, finish, fun, and family), non-negotiables, and ways of building C.U.T.S. (confidence, understanding trust, and school pride). […]
Wide-Receiver Play with Dabo Swinney – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Dabo Swinney discusses wide receiver play. He dives into the fundamentals of wide out play by focusing on the position’s non-negotiables, stances, releases, footwork, and route running strategies.
Sustaining Success with Tony Kunczewski – Berry College
Watch as Coach Tony Kunczewski discusses sustaining success. He shares multiple aspects of his program, including the plus/minus system, battle axe stickers, the off-season “earn it” program, coaches corner, and camp look-a-likes. He segues into […]
Safety Play: Techniques/Drills with Brian Hartline & Danny Verpaele – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coaches Brian Hartline and Danny Verpaele discuss safety techniques and drills. After Hartline introduces the presentation, Verpaele dives into safety man techniques and post coverage, using game film as a visual aid. First, […]
Developing the Complete Running Back with Rashard Alston – South Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach Rashard Alston discusses building the complete running back. He begins by covering the mentality and fundamentals that come with the position. Then, he shares multiple tackle breaking drills and scheme specific drills […]
Game Planning on 3rd Down with Joel Elliott – Berry College
Watch as Coach Joel Elliott discusses game planning on third down. He explains his team’s defensive philosophy and third down mindset for various field positions. He offers an example call sheet and game film that […]