Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook One person can have such a strong effect on the world such as Martin Luther King, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Mother Teresa. In the same way, […]
1st, 2nd, 3rd Down Philosophy: Take Away Explosives with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart discusses the philosophy of not giving up explosives on early downs. Coach Smart believes that making explosives and not giving them up is the biggest factor in winning games. On […]
Tackling Drill Using Medicine Balls and Shields with John Reid – Rome High School (GA)
Watch as Coach John Reid explains and shows practice video of this tackling drill using medicine balls and shields. The medicine ball represents a cut block, and the tackler uses their hands on the cut, […]
Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Illini Drill (Bigs) with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains and shows practice video of the Illini Drill involving the Bigs. This drill involves an offensive and defensive player in a short, tight blocking environment with a ball being […]
There Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today’s environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form of athletics may be […]
What Is Pride? with Lance Leipold – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Lance Leipold explains that for Kansas Football, pride is “Leaving it better than you found it.” He also discusses the check-ins and the overall structure of the program that the players like […]
Coaches: Be the Example with Aaron Marshall – Brother Rice High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Aaron Marshall explains that he wants his assistant coaches to be an example for the players. He stresses that you always want to be the coach who is respected and not feared. […]
2-Position Philosophy with Ben Reaves – Milton High School (GA)
Watch as Coach Ben Reaves explains that his 2-position philosophy depends on depth and roster, but it does have advantages. He covers in detail 9 positives that are beneficial for the team and individual players. […]
Recognizing Effort and Strategy
By: Dr. Colleen Hacker The popularity of growth mindset literature over the past few decades has had a positive effect on people’s lives. However, a significant and potentially deleterious misconception has also emerged, one that […]
Minimizing Your Athletes’ Anxiety with Robert Schinke – Laurentian Univ.
Watch as Robert Schinke discusses minimizing your athletes’ anxiety. Lack of confidence is the main cause of anxiety for athletes as an upcoming event nears. Focusing on previous negative performances instead of their positive performances […]
Kick Off Coverage: U-Turn Technique with Adam Ray – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Adam Ray explains and shows practice and game film for the U-Turn kickoff coverage technique. The U-Turn is used when a man is on your back, and Coach demonstrates a drill using […]
Play Action Pass Variations Off Base Runs with Chad Johnson – Mission Viejo High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Chad Johnson discusses play action pass variations off base runs. His base runs are inside zone, outside zone, counter and duo. Coach will diagram and explain play action routes that are based […]
Integrity
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook Integrity is the building block and most basic tenet to all other traits. If you are not an ethical person with a solid foundation of doing the right thing […]
Full-Feature! Wildcats Game Management with Brent Brennan – Univ. of Arizona
From the 2025 Coach of the Year Clinics: We are releasing a FULL 45-minute session, sponsored by Concordia University Irvine – Master’s in Coaching & Athletics Administration. Free access to this video will expire on […]
LB Pass Blitz: Attacking the RB with Maurice Crum Jr. – Southern Methodist Univ.
Watch as Coach Maurice Crum Jr. explains and shows practice drills and game clips of LBs blitzing and attacking an RB in pass protection. The focus is on the LB winning the 1-on-1 battles with […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Pass Routes vs. Cover 4 Press Corners with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi discusses a statistical breakdown of all the different pass routes that he has faced vs. cover 4 – press corners. This multiyear analysis identifies the top routes by attempts, completions, […]
Scramble Drill: Pressure & Confuse the QB with Spencer Danielson – Boise State Univ.
Watch as Coach Spencer Danielson explains and shows practice video of the Scramble Drill designed to pressure and confuse the QB. The drill involves multiple reps that allow blitzers to finish on the QB. When […]
Establishing Mutual Trust
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Athletes will never reach their peak performance unless a deliberate and sustained effort to teach and build trusting relationships occurs […]
Ball Security Teaching Points and Drills with Eliah Drinkwitz – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Eliah Drinkwitz discusses ball security and the 5 points of contact with coaching points for carrying the ball. Ball security is one of the determining factors in winning and losing games so […]
Offensive Line Fit Walk/Fit Weave Drill with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood explains, and offensive linemen demonstrate this fit walk/fit weave drill. The feet should be outside the hips with the knees inside the ankles and over the toes. The elbows and […]
4th Quarter Program with Mario Cristobal – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Mario Cristobal discusses his fourth quarter program. He goes over his program’s goals, stressing physicality, toughness, violence, and competition. He explains many elite drills used by his team and shares film to […]
LSU Team Philosophies & Offense with Lane Kiffin – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Lane Kiffin discusses LSU team philosophies and offense. He shares several personal and professional stories that cover meaningful topics, including competitiveness and escaping the comfort zone. The second half of his presentation features […]
Creating Plays Off of Plays with Joe Judge – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Ole Miss Head Coach of Offense/Quarterbacks Joe Judge breaks down how to build a simple, effective offense that actually works on the field. He shows how to create a solid base system, then […]
Our Culture with Zach Kittley – Florida Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach Zack Kittley discusses his program’s culture. He explains how his program prides itself on its family environment, hard work, toughness, character, leadership, and manners. He then segues into how his team wins […]
Building a Winning Culture & Special Teams Drills with Jon Sumrall – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Jon Sumrall discusses building a winning culture and special teams drills. He begins by talking about team culture, stressing the importance of creating a mission, vision, belief system, and rulebook. Then, he […]
Landshark Defense with Pete Golding – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach Pete Golding discusses the University of Mississippi Landsharks’ defensive strategies. He covers his own defensive schemes and what he expects from his athletes. On top of that, he looks at what makes […]
Rattler Core Values with Quinn Gray Sr. – Florida A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. discusses Rattler core values. He explains how to prepare and present yourself in order to get a head coaching role. He highlights several areas to consider developing (including […]
What Are You Doing to Be Special with Cris Carter – Florida Atlantic Univ.
Watch as Coach Cris Carter asks his audience what they’re doing to be special. He emphasizes the importance of football in his life and highlights how players must stand out from others in order to […]