Watch as Coach Chip Kelly explains that having a good culture involves having your players and coaches focused on standards and not rules. The objective is to create an environment where individuals can grow and […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Special Teams: Game-Altering Plays with Ben Larson – UCF
Watch as Coach Ben Larson discusses the importance of understanding the most common game-altering plays that occur with your special teams unit on the field.
RPOs: Linemen Downfield with Rudy Carlton – Univ. of West Florida
Watch as Coach Rudy Carlton discusses some coaching tips for your offensive line to help avoid being penalized for an illegal man downfield during RPO situations.
3 and Stay/3 and Out Drill with Todd Dodge, Retired – Westlake HS (TX)
Looking for a new variation to your spring and summer scrimmages? Watch as Coach Todd Dodge discusses this 3 and Stay/3 and Out Drill that increases competition between position groups and emphasizes the importance of […]
RBs: In/Out Drill with Carlos Locklyn – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of this in/out drill. The drill works on quick feet and eye discipline, especially if you have a back who is not hitting the hole quick enough […]
Networking
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The old saying that “it’s not what you know but who you know” doesn’t always hold true, but having […]
Defensive Line: Block Reads with Eric Schmidt – Univ. of Washington
Would your defensive line be more successful if they had less to think about? Watch as Coach Eric Schmidt explains the benefits of keeping it simple and shares his absolutes for reading blocks.
Running Backs: Hit and Spin Drill with Jeff Horton – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Horton discusses the importance of ball placement for running backs and shares one drill to practice avoiding direct contact with a spin move.
QB Drills with David Cutcliffe – (Retired) Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses and shows clips of generations of similar drills. Most of the clips feature Peyton and Eli Manning.
Wide Receiver Release Techniques and Drills with Kevin Higgins – Wake Forest Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Higgins explains and shows practice video of these receiver release drills. The 1st drill is a high-knee sync working the head and shoulders. Coach then demonstrates the stab, shave, and stack […]
Running Backs & FBs Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow & Chris Jarmon Originally Published in: All – Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics Running backs and fullbacks are expected to have exceptional lower-body strength and explosiveness, as well as acceleration […]
Football Is Not for Everyone with Matt Birk – Retired NFL Player
Is football for everyone? Watch as Matt Birk discusses what role football plays in today’s culture and why young people having to “pay a price” to play is a good thing.
Dealing with Issues Through Culture with Derek Mason – Oklahoma State Univ.
95% of player issues can be fixed if your culture is right. Coach explains that football is the easiest part of what your athletes must deal with – the hardest part is life. Relationships, drugs, […]
Offense: What to Do on a Blocked Field Goal with Rob Wenger – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Rob Wenger discusses his process for teaching a field goal unit how to cover a short or blocked kick that is still in the field of play.
No Job Is Too Small with Brian Brazil – Hebron HS (TX)
Be the head coach of your position. Coach explains that no job is too small and encourages coaches to take ownership of jobs that they are assigned and try to be the best at it. […]
Tackling: 4 Up’s with Cesar Rivas-Sandoval – Retired
Watch as Coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval discusses his tackling philosophy and explains the importance of using consistent terminology across your program.
3 Rules for Parent Meetings with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska HS (OK)
Be Prepared. Watch as Coach presents 3 rules that will help you have an organized meeting with parents.
Wide Receivers Perimeter Blocking Progression with Kenny Guiton – Univ. of Arkansas
Watch as Coach Kenny Guiton explains and shows practice video of this wide receivers perimeter blocking progression. The drill starts out working on the approach, breakdown, and vertical punch to the bag. The shuffle involves […]
Using Technology in Program Management and Monitoring
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics In the past decade, as easy access to networked digital devices has exploded, technology use in sport has proliferated, […]
Use the TE to Run the Ball vs. Man Coverage with Mike Gundy – Oklahoma State Univ.
Teams that play man coverage usually overload the box. Use the TE in different formations to run the ball to prevent from becoming one dimensional.
Effort is Non-Negotiable with Mike Bobo – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike Bobo explains why he expects 100% effort from his players 100% of the time. Coach Bobo also discusses how 100% effort does not only refer to play on the field, but […]
Ball Disruption Drills with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice and game clips of these ball disruptions drills. He goes into detail for the Sack Fumble and Strip Fumble Punch drills.
Fundraising: The Biggest Missed Opportunity at the High School Level with Dr. Brad Bates – Collegiate Sports Associates
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 5, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sat down with Dr. Brad Bates, Vice President of Collegiate Sports Associates and former Athletic Administrator at Boston College, Miami University, and […]
LBs Tackling/Picking Up a Fumble Drill with Michael Scherer – Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
Watch as Coach explains the importance of keeping the feet moving when tackling. He created this tackling and fumble recovery drill to emphasize keeping the feet moving throughout the tackling process. The LB will tackle […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
Defining Family with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach explains the “who, what, when, where, why, and how” process he uses with his program and players and how he relates this to defining “Family”.
Developing an In-School Athlete Training Program with Brent Cummings – Rockford HS (MI)
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 4, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sit down with Brent Cummings, Head Football Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Rockford High School in Michigan, to discuss: Enhancing […]
Hiring, Retaining, and Growing Championship Coaching Staffs with Doug Gnodtke – Univ. of Michigan Athletics
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 3, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sit down with Doug Gnodtke, Executive Associate AD and Chief of Staff for University of Michigan Athletics to discuss: How to Hire […]
Keep it Simple and Play Fast with Travis Reeve – New Caney HS (TX)
Keep it as simple as possible while creating the illusion of being really complicated. Coach explains that they want to give opposing defenses multiple looks, but still focus on their core plays.