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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Creating Plays Off of Plays with Joe Judge – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Ole Miss Head Coach of Offense/Quarterbacks Joe Judge breaks down how to build a simple, effective offense that actually works on the field. He shows how to create a solid base system, then […]
From Eval to Commitment with Shane Marinelli – Florida Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach Shane Marinelli discusses the recruiting process, from evaluations to commitment. He answers some of the most common recruiting questions from high school coaches, covering topics such as scouting, offers, camps, spring evaluations, […]
Keys to a Breakthrough Season & Long-Term Success with Jayson Roberts – Tampa Bay Technical High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Jayson Roberts discusses keys to a breakthrough season and long-term program success. He stresses the importance of creating a culture where things matter. He continues by highlighting other key concepts, including core […]
How New Roster Construction Impacts High School Recruiting with Jeff Love – Former High School/College Coach
Watch as A1R Sports Director of Football Operations Jeff Love discusses how new roster construction impacts high school recruiting. He covers various topics, including readiness, role clarity, visibility vs. value, the importance of tape, and […]
Program Culture and Practice Planning with Patrick Browning – Edgewater High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Patrick Browning discusses program culture and practice planning. He begins by covering various aspects of his team culture, including their mission, core values, plans, areas of focus, and practice philosophy. Then, he […]
QB Influence on 3rd Down Success with Austin Herink – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch as Coach Austin Henrik discusses quarterback influence on third down success. He conducted a third down study where he evaluated his football program alongside the best and worst offenses in the country. By studying […]
Punt Block & Return Fundamentals with Geron Hargon – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch as Coach Geron Hargon discusses punt block and return fundamentals. He begins by stressing the importance of field position, special teams buy-in, and punt blocking. Then, he shares coaching tips and practice film for […]