Watch as Coach Adam Ray explains and shows practice and game film for the U-Turn kickoff coverage technique. The U-Turn is used when a man is on your back, and Coach demonstrates a drill using […]
Play Action Pass Variations Off Base Runs with Chad Johnson – Mission Viejo High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Chad Johnson discusses play action pass variations off base runs. His base runs are inside zone, outside zone, counter and duo. Coach will diagram and explain play action routes that are based […]
Teaching Toughness with Todd Rankin – Stratford High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Rankins discusses teaching toughness to his players in the modern age. Coach defines toughness as the ability to withstand great strain without tearing or breaking. Toughness is emphasized throughout the year […]
Integrity
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 […]
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 […]
Our Culture with Zach Kittley – Florida Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach Zack Kittley discusses his program’s culture. He explains how his program prides itself on its family environment, hard work, toughness, character, leadership, and manners. He then segues into how his team wins […]
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 […]
Landshark Defense with Pete Golding – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach Pete Golding discusses the University of Mississippi Landsharks’ defensive strategies. He covers his own defensive schemes and what he expects from his athletes. On top of that, he looks at what makes […]
Rattler Core Values with Quinn Gray Sr. – Florida A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. discusses Rattler core values. He explains how to prepare and present yourself in order to get a head coaching role. He highlights several areas to consider developing (including […]
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 […]
Principles of Auburn Offense with Alex Golesh – Auburn Univ.
Watch as Coach Alex Golesh discusses the principles of Auburn offense. He covers key aspects of his program, including culture and offensive philosophy. More specifically, he shares game film to demonstrate his program’s tempo, spacing, […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
Simple Vertical Passing Game with Todd Cooley – Delta State Univ.
Watch as Coach Todd Cooley discusses simple vertical passing game. He talks through lots of game film to explain base inside zone plays.
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, […]
A Goal Without a Plan Is Just a Wish with Brad White – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Brad White discusses Florida defense. He begins with the idea that a goal without a plan is just a wish. He stresses the importance of creating routine, standards, and rules of engagement […]
Run Game with Tags with Rob Pool – Church Point High School (LA)
Watch as Coach Rob Pool discusses run game with tags. He talks about his program’s run game philosophy, teaching progressions, and compliments. He shares film of helpful run game progression and run group drills. Then, […]