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.
Special Teams Period After Stretching with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Work your special teams every day in practice after your stretch period. Coach delegates a 5-minute period everyday with full speed reps for the kick and return game. Once a week they work on special […]
Make Your QB Drills More Gamelike with Lincoln Riley – USC
Have your QB drills been adapted to fit today’s game? Coach explains that the amount of throwing QBs do in the off season has led to more throwing than ever before. They have changed up […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
Life After Sport: Does Your Coaching Style Help or Hurt Your Athletes’ Future with Katie Krasinski – Structure House
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 2, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sit down with Katie Krasinski, MS, SCCC, Fitness Director at Structure House, a residential fitness center in Durham, North Carolina, to discuss: […]
Defensive Line: Blitz Movement with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Joe Rossi discusses Defensive Line Blitz Movement and the importance of being able to adjust your stance pre-snap.
Tackling Gator Roll with Cesar Rivas-Sandoval – Retired
Watch as Coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval discusses the Gator Roll tackling drill to give your athletes another option when tackling in open space.
Live an Elite Life with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
If you want to live an elite life, then your life will be difficult. Coach explains that to be elite, you will separate yourself from the crowd. You will be critiqued and criticized, but inside […]
A Simple Approach to an Efficient Strength Training Program with Doug Scott – The Pingry School (NJ)
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 […]