Watch as Jon Gordon explains that leadership drives culture. It is important to identify what you stand for, what you want to be known for, and what you value. Culture is not static, it is […]
Offensive Line Shoulder Punch Drill with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood explains and shows practice clips of this offensive line shoulder punch drill. This is a three-step rhythm block with the lineman executing the shoulder punch, working the defender up to […]
Pass Rush: Opposite Arm, Opposite Leg with Dave Cohen – Wake Forest Univ.
Watch as Coach Dave Cohen explains and demonstrates this pass rush drill: opposite arm, opposite leg speed move. The pass rusher plants the outside foot and steps through, pointing the inside foot to the QB, […]
Defensive Backs Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow, CSCS & Chris Jarmon, CSCS – Sports Performance Coaches Originally Published in: All-Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics The primary KPIs that scouts look for in defensive backs are short-area quickness, […]
Social Media: Define Your Players’ Responsibilities with Nick Saban – (Retired) Univ. of Alabama
Watch as Coach Nick Saban describes social media as external factors that you, as a coach, have no control over. His concern is for his team and how the players use social media. Anything a […]
D-Line Foot Drive Drills with Kenny Martin – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch as Coach Kenny Martin explains and shows practice video of these defensive line foot drive drills. The Fit Drill is from a stand-up position with the D-lineman fitting up and on command or ball […]
Are You Trustworthy? with Dr. Timothy Baghurst – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Dr. Timothy Baghurst explains that trust is the #1 factor in building culture. It all starts with you and if the players, assistant coaches, and staff don’t trust you, it does not matter […]
Position Meeting Should Be Similar to How You Practice with Chip Kelly – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Chip Kelly discusses how position meetings should mimic how you practice. Coach expresses how today’s players are of the “TikTok Generation” and they learn in short bursts. In long meetings you run […]
4-Cone TE Route Drill with Kevin Wilson – Univ. of Tulsa
Watch as Coach Kevin Wilson explains and shows practice video of this TE 4-cone route drill. This is a cone drill for a tight end running in 4 directions and 4 working on 4 specific […]
Developing a Group Into a Team
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics One of the main points from this chapter is that groups and teams are formed through intentional actions; they don’t just […]
Run Block Progression with Bart Miller – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bart Miller explains and shows practice and game video of this run block progression. The progression starts with a 2-step punch using a 2- or 3-point stance in the cage. The focus […]
Model, Teach, Test, Reward with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey discusses how leadership is critical in the teaching progression of athletes. He explains “Model, Teach, Test, Reward” as a method of teaching that produces results. How you work as a coach […]
RB Pass Protection Drills with Jabbar Juluke – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Jabbar Juluke explains and shows practice and game video of these RB pass protection drills. In the 1st drill, the RB goes under a hurdle and steps over a dummy, emphasizing the […]
Leadership: 85% Rule with Jonathan Smith – Michigan State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jonathan Smith discusses leadership and the 85% rule. Coaches are always trying to help players improve, pushing the needle, and finding ways to take the next step. Sometimes coaches only focus on […]
Interception Return Drill with Rico Zackery – East Carolina Univ.
Watch as Coach Rico Zackery explains and shows practice video of this interception return drill. On an interception he emphasizes that whoever makes the pick needs to get to the hash, numbers, sideline, and stay […]
7 Reasons Other Than Recruiting to Work and Attend Summer Camps
By: Ben Brummer, Defensive Line Coach – Waldorf University The off-season for coaches is not a break but rather, a time for retooling their scheme, training their players, and recruiting new athletes. The off-season therefore […]
Offensive Line Gallop Blocking Scheme with Alex Atkins – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Alex Atkins explains that Gallop Blocking is for man-attack defensive players and not players in the gap. When a man-attack defender is attacking to avoid a combo block that is the time […]
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 […]
LB Pass Rush vs. a Back with Glenn Schumann – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Glenn Schumann explains and shows practice video of a linebacker’s pass rush vs. a running back. He describes three types of blocks that the LB can face: lunge, throw (cut), and sit. […]
Individual Compete: Goal Line Tackling Drill with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Norvell explains and shows practice video of this goal line competitive tackling drill. The positions are split into groups: O-Line vs. the D-Line, RBs, TEs vs. LBs, and WRs vs. DBs. […]
The Butterfly Effect
By: Jamy Bechler 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 […]
Arguing Is a Waste of Time/Discussions Are Useful with Lane Kiffin – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach Lane Kiffin explains the importance of emphasizing being team players to both players and coaches. He states that ego can be a problem and understanding how it can have a negative impact […]
Cover 4 Linebacker Play with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi explains LB Play in Cover 4. The Mike LB is keying the #3 receiver. If the #3 receiver moves laterally the Mike LB looks inside for a receiver coming inside […]
10-Minute Clinic: FSU Special Teams Drills with John Papuchis – Florida State Univ.
In this Football Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, John Papuchis, Special Teams Coach at Florida State University, shares concepts and drills they use when coaching their special teams. Topics Discussed in this 10-Minute Clinic: Implementing […]
Offensive Line: Bands & Boards with John McDonell – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach John McDonell explains and shows practice video of the offensive line working with bands and boards. The players are being pulled backward so they must strain and block forward. As the players […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
Memphis Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart explains the Memphis Drill and shows practice and game video. The drill focuses on simulating today’s offenses that are spread out and empty. The drill works on pass protection on […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach Heath Eslinger explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for […]
Manhood Mondays with Corey Parker – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Corey Parker explains that Manhood Mondays is his time to work with his players on issues not related to football. Kids today know about Twitter, TikTok and Instagram, so Coach Parker covers […]
O-Line: Performance Grading with James Delgado – Immokalee High School (FL)
Watch as Coach James Delgado explains that coaches must analyze their position groups’ video and grade them for performance. He discusses the offensive line and how it is important to celebrate their efforts by grading. […]