In this Stronger Program Series: Episode 1, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sat down with Doug Scott, Director of Strength and Conditioning at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, to discuss: Efficiencies […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]
Identifying Culture Within Your Environment with Jeff Earls – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Earls explains that at Penn State, culture is more than just a slogan, it’s a daily commitment. He stresses the importance of intentionally addressing your culture, noting that while it can […]
QB Drill Work and Fundamentals with Mike Yurcich – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Yurcich breaks down quarterback fundamental drills and read drills. He covers key basics like keeping the right foot under the right armpit, staying upright with a still head, using the core […]
Weekly Structure – Game Planning, Practice Scheduling, and Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach James Franklin discusses the core values that drive his program. He emphasizes that core values and beliefs should remain unwavering and explains that while their four key values are football-specific, they are […]
D-Line Fundamentals and Drills with Kenny Martin – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch as Coach Kenny Martin dives into the key elements of developing dominant defensive linemen. He focuses on critical fundamentals like blow delivery, foot drive at the point of contact, gap control, block destruction, athleticism, […]
Implementing Special Teams Situations in Practice with Brian Blackmon – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch as Coach Brian Blackmon discusses the importance of special situations in the game and how they approach them on special teams. He explains that their mission is to create field position advantages and deliver […]
QB Development with Chip Lindsey – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Chip Lindsey breaks down what makes a quarterback effective and the drills that help develop those skills during spring practice. Quarterbacks work on mechanics and decision-making through a variety of individual drills. […]
RB Play and Beating the 2nd or 3rd Level Defender with Tony Alford – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tony Alford takes a deep dive into the intricacies of player skill development, focusing on what it takes to excel at second- and third-level running. He emphasizes the importance of technique, timing, […]
Developing the Tight End Position with Kevin Wilson – Univ. of Tulsa
Watch as Coach Kevin Wilson breaks down football positions in the run game, explains the “Difference” drill on the board, and demonstrates the Circle Bar “Difference” Fit and Drive Drill. He emphasizes the importance of […]
Teaching Progression for Competitive Excellence with Ryan Day – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan Day emphasizes the importance of how you teach your players. He shares that he strives to teach in a way similar to a classroom teacher, stressing the need to stand in […]
Drop Back Concept & Screen Drill with Garrett Riley – Texas Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Garrett Riley discusses intermediate pass concepts and a screen drill.
5-Man Pressures Out of Okie Defense with Joe Gillespie – Texas Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Gillespie breaks down his 3-3-5 defense, highlighting the key blitzes that are a staple of their game plan. He explains how 5-man pressures have become essential to their defensive strategy, emphasizing […]
Practice Organization with Sonny Dykes – Texas Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Sonny Dykes discusses his approach to practice organization, using an old schedule to walk through the structure of a typical practice. He also shows video footage of their routines in action. Coach […]
Pre-Practice Preparation with Josh Heupel – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Josh Heupel shares his approach to preparing for pre-practice. He outlines his expectations for starting fast, being detailed, and staying purposeful, with a focus on ensuring everyone is working and there’s no […]
Tennessee Defensive Back Fundamentals with Tim Banks – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Tim Banks breaks down key defensive techniques, covering footwork, post, transition, pedal, speed turn, and both man coverage and off-man coverage. He offers detailed insights on how to execute each skill, helping […]
Tennessee Kickoff Principles with Mike Ekeler – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Mike Ekeler breaks down the keys to effective kickoff coverage. He emphasizes playing fast, smart, and physical while always attacking the ball. Coach Ekeler lays out his core commandments, including “Thou shall […]
Tennessee Offensive Philosophy with Alex Golesh – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Alex Golesh discusses why and how they do what they do. Their offensive philosophy includes five elements: tempo, spacing, vertical run game, vertical pass game, and personnel placement.
Georgia Offense – Toothpick Series with Todd Hartley – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Todd Hartley breaks down the offensive concepts and variations used in his program. He covers how to run “toothpicks” and takes a deep dive into post-snap zone reads and pre-snap coverage reads. […]
Championship Defense in an Offensive World with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart dives into what it takes to build a top-tier defense and be the kind of coach your players need. He explains that great coaches adapt to their players, while poor […]
Modern Linebacker Play with Glenn Schumann – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Glenn Schumann breaks down the outdated perception versus the current reality of today’s linebackers. He emphasizes that while modern linebackers should carry the mindset and leadership qualities of a traditional “Mike” linebacker, […]
Illini Defensive Line Play with Terrance Jamison – Univ. of Illinios
Watch as Coach Terrance Jamison breaks down their defensive cadence, emphasizing the importance of expectation and effort. He explains that playing defense requires passion, and you must have a clear reason for aggressively going after […]
Illini Drills to Make Tough, Smart, and Dependable Players with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinios
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema discusses how to train your players to be efficient and effective. He emphasizes the importance of instilling the mindset that practice habits become game day realities, so it’s crucial to […]
Illini Offensive Line Play with Bart Miller – Univ. of Illinios
Watch as Coach Bart Miller discusses offensive line play standards and expectations. He covers his team’s goals, run game drills, and key fundamentals, including run block progression, combination crossover drills, and auxiliary movements and cut […]
Clemson Offensive Philosophy and QB Play with Brandon Streeter – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Brandon Streeter shares the keys to Clemson University’s success. He emphasizes the importance of people and culture, highlighting how a staff rooted in strong leadership, love, and player development has helped the […]
Game Week Schedule, Linebacker Play, and Defensive Schemes with Wes Goodwin – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Wes Goodwin breaks down the goals, schedule, and scheme for his program. The team strives to be physical, relentless, smart, and fundamentally sound tacklers. Coach Goodwin’s weekly routine follows a clear structure: […]
Wide Receiver Play with Dabo Swinney – Clemson Univ.
Watch as Coach Dabo Swinney discusses how he develops wide receiver play for their program to be successful. He says that players must have critical characteristics such as character, an ability to learn football, competitive […]
“Forever Texas” Football Culture Building with Steve Sarkisian – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Steve Sarkisian discusses attitude, the three phases of life, team rules, a next play mentality, and mental toughness. He highlights why coaches do the work that they do, and delves into how what […]
Longhorn Special Teams – Skills, Drills, and Schemes with Jeff Banks – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Jeff Banks breaks down his Texas school’s special teams philosophy. His approach emphasizes building a strong culture, playing fast and physically in coverage, eliminating big plays, and making a significant impact in […]
Texas Offensive Line Play and Drill Progressions with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood breaks down the fundamentals of offensive line play at the University of Texas. He discusses the overall approach, emphasizing targets, footwork, and pad level. Coach Flood also covers the importance […]