This sideline tackling drill can be run with or without pads. The drill works on change of direction, speed and tempo for the defender. The defender should keep good posture, explode the hips and hit […]
O-Line Pass Protection Hand Strike with Scott Wooster – Grand Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and demonstrates the offensive line pass protection hand strike. A big issue is a defensive lineman using a bull rush and it must be stopped with the initial strike. The offensive […]
Credibility Is Like a Bank Account with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses how to establish credibility with athletes. Preparedness, empathy, and honesty are all keys to success. Dr. Dale also explains the importance of giving kids a purpose on the team. Like […]
Repeating Success
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Coaching Better Every Season – a lofty standard indeed, yet a very attainable one. The time-tested principles and strategies of quality […]
Building the SDSU Program with John Stiegelmeier – South Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach John Stiegelmeier talks about building the SDSU program. Coach gives tips on how to be a good teacher and coach as well as how to embellish your program.
The Qualities of Great Assistant Coaches with Tim Oehrlein – Westlake HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Tim Oehrlein talks about the qualities of great assistant coaches. Coach discusses his points on how to make your boss look good, be enthusiastic, take the initiative, fake it til you make […]
QB Fundamentals & Bison Passing Game with Randy Hedberg – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Randy Hedberg talks about QB fundamentals and Bison passing game. Coach emphasizes he aims for players to understand defensive football and basic quarterback mechanics. He goes over his methods for teaching defense, […]
Attacking Coverages with Vertical & Quick Screens Game with Jim Benkert – Simi Valley HS (CA)
Watch as Coach Jim Benkert talks about attacking coverages with vertical and quick screens game. Coach breaks down laser, rails, and missile drills and shows game footage of how the plays are coordinated in real […]
Coverages in the 3-4/4-2 Fusion Defense with Nate Moore – Massillon HS (OH)
Watch as Coach Nate Moore discusses coverages in the 3-4/4-2 fusion defense. Coach breaks down various plays and explains each with game footage examples.
Jackrabbit Special Teams with Rob Erickson – South Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Rob Erickson talks about Jackrabbit special teams. Coach explains his teams philosophy, how they practice, how they structure their schedules, and how they get organized. Coach describes the “Jackrabbits’ Core 4” as […]
Implementing a Multiple Set “Pedal to the Metal” Offense with Jim Benkert – Simi Valley HS (CA)
Watch as Coach Jim Benkert talks about implementing a multiple set “Pedal to the Metal” offense. Coach explains that you may not have a specific kind of player, but you can coach him to be […]
Everything Except the Xs & Os with Bob Palko & Ryan Rizor – Mt. Lebanon HS (PA)
Watch as Coaches Bob Palko and Ryan Rizor talk about everything but the Xs and Os. Coaches break down their five guiding principles to being better than anybody else: peel back the layers, trust the […]
Run Fits in the 3-4/4-2 Fusion Defense with Nate Moore – Massillon HS (OH)
Watch as Coach Nate Moore explains how he uses run fits in the 3-4/4-2 fusion defense. Coach explains each play and demonstrates them with play sheets and game footage.
Gopher Special Teams with Rob Wenger – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Rob Wenger discusses Gopher special teams. Coach explains his spring objectives for his players, which include competing on center stage, improving “1-on-1” winning percentage, and having unavoidable urgency. He describes how he […]
Man Coverage with Paul Haynes – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Paul Haynes talks about man coverage. Coach discusses press and offensive coverage. He breaks down man coverage universals and the progression from eyes, feet, and then hands. He explains the importance of […]
Gopher Defense with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Joe Rossi discusses Gopher offense. Coach explains their defensive identity and how they determine their plan, toughness, and technique. He then shows film examples of their defensive tackling techniques.
Gopher Offense with Kirk Ciarrocca – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Kirk Ciarrocca explains Gopher offense. Coach breaks down his offensive philosophy and how to build an offense tailored to your team and culture.
Tackling Concepts and Drills with Derrick Jackson – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Derrick Jackson talks about tackling concepts and drills. Coach focuses on explaining different forms of tackling and how he believes tackling is a lost art. Overtime, less and less of the game […]
ABCs of Downhill Tackling with Nick Benedetto – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Nick Benedetto talks about the ABCs of downhill tackling. Coach goes into detail explaining base tackling techniques and ball distribution. He then explains how he trains his players using reps, muscle memory, […]
NIU Offense with Eric Eidsness – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Eric Eidsness talks about NIU offense. Coach explains his multiple sets and personnel groups, how he decides to play them on the field, how to determine team run type and breakdown, box […]
Preparing Yourself to Become a Head Coach with Andy Hill – Woodbury HS (MN)
Watch as Coach Andy Hill describes how to prepare yourself to become a head coach. Coach breaks down the fundamentals of being a head coach, preparing as an assistant, how to plan your work/portfolio, the […]
Coverage-Based Run Fits with Billy Kirch – Northwestern College
Watch as Coach Billy Kirch discusses coverage-based run fits. Coach describes two types of run fits. He explains the benefits of 1 gap fit, 2 gap fit, coverage shell, and other plays while showing film […]
Standards & Developing Leadership with Nate Moore – Massillon HS (OH)
Watch as Coach Nate Moore discusses standards and developing leadership in your program. His program’s standards rely on his principles. The first principles are trust, accountability, and sacrifice. The second principles are self-discipline, honesty, respect, […]
Formation Recognition Packages with Kim Niedbala – Mt. Lebanon HS (PA)
Watch as Coach Kim Niedbala discusses formation recognition packages. Coach explains in detail his base 3-4 defense, base & blitz, call side defenders vs. weak side defenders, tight ends, coverage terms, pressures, and more.
How We Built the NIU Culture with Thomas Hammock – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Thomas Hammock talks about how he built the NIU culture. For there to be growth in your program, you need to invest in the process, the culture, and each other. Investing in […]
The Cardinal Way: Our Xs and Os with Trevor Carrier – LeRoy-Ostrander HS ( MN)
Watch as Coach Trevor Carrier talks about “The Cardinal Way” and his Xs and Os. Coach explains his LEAD Culture (loyalty, effort, attitude, dedication) and how to challenge your players to be uncomfortable and grow. […]
Performance Mindset: 5 Tools & Strategies with Dr. Justin Anderson – Premier Sport Psychology
Watch as Dr. Justin Anderson discusses performance mindset. Advances in sport psychology are not only physical. We cannot just focus on mental performance if someone’s mental health is struggling. Anderson breaks down survival mode vs. […]
RPO Passing Game with Todd Dodge – Westlake HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge talks about the RPO passing game. Coach breaks down the 10 personnel and the 20 personnel plays, explaining them each with film examples.
Base 34: Blitzes, & Coverages with Kim Niedbala – Mt. Lebanon HS (PA)
Watch as Coach Kim Niedbala talks about base 34 blitzes and coverages. Coach says his basic requirements are to not put kids in a bad situation, keep it simple but keep it fast, give them […]
Language of the Leader with Jeremy Boone – Athlete By Design
Axiology is the science of human value and decision making and this assisted in a study of how athletes, coaches, and athletic directors make decisions. Based on this study, Jeremy suggests that the word ‘amazing’ […]