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.
V-Drill with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo explains and both offensive and defensive players demonstrate the V-Drill. This is an everyday drill for all positions, except the defensive line. In this case, the offensive lineman is attacking […]
Safety in Sports Includes Mental Health Care
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
Special Teams – Punt Block Drills with Ben Larson – UCF
Watch as Coach Ben Larson explains that in order to be successful at blocking punts, you must practice live blocks – taking the ball off the punters foot. Coach shows clips of drills emphasizing teaching […]
Vicious Separation Drill with Chad Cochran – Oxford High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Chad Cochran explains that it is all about creating muscle memory in this vicious separation drill. The defensive player must have proper positioning and strike out while moving forward before gaining separation. […]
5 Components of Building a Program with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy discusses the 5 absolutes of turning around a program and maintaining its success.
Shoulder Reduction LB Pass Rush Drill with Glenn Schumann – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Glenn Schumann explains and shows practice video of this shoulder reduction LB pass rush drill. The drill simulates a LB working the A or B gaps and continuing to gain ground. The […]