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 […]
Offensive Evolution with Chip Kelly – Oakland Raiders
Watch as Coach Chip Kelly discusses the evolution of offensive football. He strives to put his players in a position where they can be successful. It is key to evaluate your players’ talent and run […]
Setting Goals
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Setting clear goals helps coaches and athletes achieve success. Goals offer direction and purpose for our day-to-day activities; in […]
Grading Players Performance with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron explains that LSU players are graded on technique, activity ratio, and effort (what is a loaf?). He emphasizes that the player who makes plays based on activity ratio, but may […]
Defensive Line Bag Gauntlet with Liam Klein – Kennesaw State Univ.
Looking for an addition to your defensive line bag drill series? Watch as Coach Liam Klein discusses a variety of bag drills that he uses to refine technique with the hands and feet.
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Offensive Line Run Blocking: Strike Circuit with Andy Prevost – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Andy Prevost explains that he wants the offensive line to be physical by making solid contact and not getting driven off the ball. He reviews run and pass techniques and shows video […]
Running Back Bag Drills with David White – Jackson Hole High School (WY)
Watch as Coach David White explains and shows clips of various running back bag drills. The drills work on footwork and balance and it is important to work the technique and get it right before […]
Defensive Line: Redirect Drills with Eric Schmidt – Univ. of Washington
Watch as Coach Eric Schmidt discusses and shows video clips of defensive line redirect drills that are part of the everyday drill package. These drills teach d-linemen to disregard snap counts and get up the […]
Coaching Tips with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron explains that coaches are in the people business and are dealing with players every day. He discusses some of the coaches that have influenced him and the key points that […]
QB Individual Drill Philosophy with Todd Dodge – (Retired) Westlake High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge explains that during the season he wants his QBs to have 5 to 10 minutes of athletic footwork drills per practice. Bags, ladder and cone drills stress agility in the […]
Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle High School (NY)
It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]
QB Easy Hitch Hitch Drill with Mike Yurcich – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Yurcich explains and shows practice and game video of the Easy Hitch Hitch Drill for quarterbacks. The QB is trying to throw the ball over a 9 ft. high screen with […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Prevent Big Plays with Matt Entz – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Entz explains and shows video clips of ‘Keep the Cup’ which is a concept that they use to prevent big plays. An explosive play for North Dakota St. is a run […]
Blocked Field Goal Drills with Rob Wenger – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Rob Wenger explains and shows video clips of drills for what to do after a blocked field goal. Bags are used to represent the field goal formation and the defense lines up […]
Adversity Is Part of the Journey with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that adversity ‘visits the strong and lives with the weak,’ so the only option is to deal with it. He encourages no whining, no complaining, no excuses, and no regrets. […]
A Lot of Try
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Previously, I shared that my daddy was a professional cowboy in Texas. Kid Marley had many clever sayings related to his […]
How to Stop Missing Tackles with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo defines types of tackles and breaks down the body mechanics of a successful tackle. He shows video clips of techniques and drills to practice tackling.
The Benefits of a Pre-Snap Formation Shift with Andy Prevost – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Andy Prevost discusses the benefits of adding a pre-snap formation shift to your offense.
Defining Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses defining commitment with your athletes and obtaining their feedback. It is important to question where they feel their commitment level is in regards to practice, social life, and acceptance of their […]
Buying In
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Buy-in means that the members of your organization choose to embrace, share, and maintain the culture a coach is trying to create. A culture doesn’t […]
How to Eliminate Negativity and Avoid Parent Issues with Kirk Thor – Lake Ridge HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Kirk Thor explains that there will always be issues but he and his staff take a proactive approach in dealing with parents. Communication with parents is key and allows the coaches to […]
Values of High School Football with Matt Birk – Retired NFL Player
Watch as Matt Birk explains that in today’s society kids are being told everything is about the individual. Being on the football team, kids learn to accept roles and to be part of something bigger […]
Mental Toughness with Pete Jacobson – WinSmarter
Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as the ability to perform at or near full potential regardless of circumstances. A symptom of lack of mental toughness is an athlete choking in competition as many young […]
Culture Is Not a Sign or a Saying with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Seth Greenberg explains that building your culture takes time. Culture is not a sign or saying but how you live every day and how you carry yourself. It involves being consistent and setting expectations and […]