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. […]
Head Coach Blueprint: Cover Letters Are the Key to Getting Interviews with Chris Fore – Eight Laces Consulting
Watch as Chris Fore discusses how to get that first head coaching job. The key factor of getting an interview for the head coaching position is the cover letter. A great cover letter can make […]
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. […]
Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined and continued to define your […]
Pod Drill with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains and shows practice video of the Pod Drill. The drill consists of three offensive lineman vs. three defenders working on technique and execution. Coach points out examples of good […]
Defending RPOs: D-Line T/E and N/E Stunts with Grant Olson – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant Olson explains and shows video clips of these D-Line T/E and N/E Stunts for defending RPOs and QB runs. The stunts are very effective zone schemes and plays with pulling guards. […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
D-Line Stability/Power Scoot Drills with Mike Elston – Los Angeles Chargers
Watch as Coach Mike Elston discusses and shows practice video of these D-Line stability and power scoot drills. One of the hardest things to teach young players is how to take on combo blocks, double […]
Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL (Name, Image and […]
10 Reasons for Press Coverage with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi explains the 10 reasons to use press coverage. Pitt’s philosophy is to have an attacking defense with the front seven and he wants the corners to have the same mindset. […]
Find Coaches That Fit Your Program with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy explains the importance of hiring assistant coaches that fit your program. Always work with administration to build your staff by recommending great teachers as well as coaches. Determine the coaching […]