Watch as Coach Hunter Thompson shares key mottos he instills in his team. The first motto is “win the day,” emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present and not stressing about the future. Next, […]
RBs In-Game Drill Carry Over (Pass Protection and Run Game) with Effrem Reed – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Effrem Reed shares how ball security is the most important part of the game, as most wins happen from turnovers. He does simple generic drills every day to influence his players to […]
Defensive Back Techniques With an Emphasis on “Finish Him” with Corey Parker – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Corey Parker shares his cornerback coverage techniques. He goes through pre-practice drills that emphasize press coverage, motor mirror, and read steps. He also covers phase work that targets downfield techniques, recommending strategies […]
Training and Coaching Specialists for Physical and Mental Performance with Shayne Graham – Elite Winning Solutions
Watch as Coach Shayne Graham discusses certain skills he teaches players. He explains that kickers need to know how to hold the ball correctly; he advises not to lean back the ball. He also notes […]
Develop the Visual Learner Using Madden: A Simple Approach to Increase Your Team’s Football IQ with Mark Behnke and Phil Koops – Hamilton High School (MI)
Watch as Coach’s Mark Behnke and Phil Koops discuss how the younger generation consumes and learns about sports more visually as opposed to other learning styles that were popular in the past. He notes that […]
Developing an OL to be Dominant the Muskegon Big Red Way with Matt Bolles – Muskegon High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Matt Bolles discusses how investing just a little bit into products can make your team play better and teach them how to earn their spot on the team. He notes how he […]
Offensive Line Pass Protection Principles and Technique with Grant Newsome – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Grant Newsome discusses principles of pass protection such as maintaining a pocket for the quarterback, always doing pass protection inside out, being an angle-set team, kick-post relationship, and having physicality. A technical […]
Using Your Defensive Linemen as Two Gap Players with Frank Espy – Wayne State Univ.
Watch as Coach Frank Espy discusses the fundamentals of how to use your defensive linemen as two-gap players. He lists that being a defensive lineman means that you must be smart, physically tough, quick, and […]
Applying WR Drills from Indy to Practice to Games with Ron Bellamy – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Ron Bellamy highlights drills that your players should do in order to develop their skills. He notes that some of these drills should be run by your players about 15 minutes before […]
Championship Habits – Competitive Greatness with Lance Taylor – Western Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Lance Taylor discusses how to form habits that will lead you to championship wins. He tells coaches to explore the reason why they coach and to embrace coaching. He says his recruiting […]
Brotherhood of Love and Trust with Matt Mitchell – Univ. of Wisconsin
Watch as Coach Matt Mitchell discusses how to form a brotherhood. The skill you need to have as a coach is having the trust of your players and staff. He states that as a head […]
Our Culture with Lance Leipold – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Lance Leipold discusses how to develop a culture that is positive for your players and program. He explains that coaches have the most influence within a team. His diagram states that leaders […]
Building an Offensive System with Mike Locksley – Univ. of Maryland
Watch as Coach Mike Locksley discusses how to build an offensive system. It is important to make an offensive strategy that can be applied to new players each year; a good offensive system doesn’t require […]
Pre-Snap Movements to Gain Leverage with Chris Laney – Divine Child High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Chris Laney discusses certain shifts and motions that his team used at Divine Child High School that led their offense to success. An important part of the offense, he states, is to […]
Developing Championship Athletes in the Weight Room with Andrew Thiede – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Andrew Thiede discusses how utilizing the weight room to its full potential can create championship athletes. He states that each exercise is a tool, not a thing that must be done fully […]
The Ferris State Way with Tony Annese – Ferris State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tony Annese discusses his Ferris State way to success. His behavioral expectations include the three do’s: do what is right, do your best, and do for others. He talks about his statement […]
How We Won the MIAA Championship with Jason Couch – Alma College
Watch as Coach Jason Couch discusses the strategies and values he’s taught his team that led them to win the MIAA Championship. The values he teaches include kinship, integrity, love, and tenacity. He says that […]
Red Zone/Goal Line Planning & Scheme with Steve Otterbein – Hillsdale College
Watch as Coach Steve Otterbein discusses how he prepares a defense and puts it together. For his team he lists the type of ways his defense is strong. His team prioritizes having an attack and […]
High-Tempo Offensive Line Play with Jason Polmanteer – Alma College
Watch as Coach Jason Polmanteer discusses offensive line play that he’s utilized at Alma College. He discusses the results of using his tactics and then highlights how the team has been able to achieve those […]
Setting Edges in the Run Game with Jim Louis – Grand Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jim Louis, defensive coordinator, discusses the importance of setting edges in the run/pass game. He shares his mission statement of employing a defensive unit with an aggressive and precise strategy that will […]
Offensive Line: Hip Explosion Drills with Brian Callahan – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Brian Callahan explains and shows clips of these hip explosion drills. Coach discusses the 6 and 4 point explosion drills as well as the no step drill.
Defending Tempo (RPOs) with BJ Campbell
Watch as Coach BJ Campbell discusses RPOs and how today’s offenses try to spread you out and run tempo. The defensive communication must be crisp and efficient to offset the tempo.
Quarterback Development Plan with Todd Dodge, Retired – Westlake High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge explains that his program is in a one high school town with two middle schools. In each middle school the 7th grade has an A and B team with four […]
Offensive Linemen Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow & Chris Jarmon Originally Published in: All-Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics Any offensive lineman will proudly tell you that his position group has “the real athletes” on the field. This […]
Off-Man Coverage: Footwork and QB Reads with Lavell Jackson – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Lavell Jackson discusses DB footwork and QB reads to help your defense recognize patterns and make big plays when the game is on the line.
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
Assistant Coach Characteristics with Drew Cronic – US Naval Academy
Watch as Coach Drew Cronic discusses the qualities that he looks for when hiring assistant coaches. He wants coaches that love their players and treat them as if they were their own sons. The assistants […]
Program Managing
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]
Offense vs. Defense Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach James Franklin explains and shows clips of these offense vs. defense full contact drills. Pods are quick paced-drills involving offensive and defensive linemen plus backers. Make sure to work the right and […]
Energy Vampires with Mike Bobo – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike Bobo (previously at Colorado State Univ.) discusses the importance of locking the doors from the outside noise with both coaches and the team being grateful and staying positive under all circumstances.