Alan discusses mental awareness and stresses the importance in today’s environment with all the distractions to stay focused. He uses the acronym W.I.N. which stands for “What’s Important Now” and recommends that everyone ask themselves […]
Defensive Option Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of the defensive option drill. Coach also shows game clips of the GA defenders using and not using proper technique. This is a read, key, fit drill […]
TE Blocking Drills with Tim Brewster – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of these tight end blocking drills. The first drill has the tight ends in a four-point stance on their knees and hands then punching out while getting […]
What Makes a Good Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual “A good teacher creates an environment that allows the student to succeed.” – Bill Parcells, 2x Super Bowl Champion Football Coach, New York Giants Disclaimer – […]
July 2021 – Ci 5 Tackling Drills
In this Ci 5 Video, we feature 5 tackling drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. Each clip comes from a full-length session which contains a more in-depth explanation. The full-length versions along with […]
Culture: Vision and Habits with Kevin DeShazo – Culture Wins
Watch as Kevin explains that if you want to change, you need to create new habits while replacing old unhealthy ones. You also may need to replace healthy habits that are not good for the […]
Running Backs: Wide Cuts Agility Bags Drill with Phil Milbrath – Michigan Tech Univ.
Watch as Coach explains, and a back demonstrates this agility bags drill. The backs are working on wide cuts incorporating good footwork but also keeping the hips low when changing direction. The outside foot stops […]
Rabbit Drill with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that the Rabbit Drill is just an old school shuttle race. The player on the left is the rabbit and he has the choice of sequencing how he touches every cone. […]
Press Coverage Technique/Drills with John Butler – Buffalo Bills
Watch as Coach discusses press coverage and how it is taught with the Buffalo Bills. They are a ‘movement first and hands second’ team, but he is now evolving to a ‘simultaneous movement and hand […]
The Role of Coaches in Addressing Diversity/Equity/Inclusion/Social Issues with Dr. Karissa Niehoff – NFHS
Watch as NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Executive Director Dr. Karissa Niehoff discusses the role of high school coaches in addressing social issues such as diversity, equality, and inclusion. She cites an […]
Using Stats and Analytics in Our Program
By: Chris Wolfe – Louisville Male High School (KY) Originally Published in: 2020 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Thank you very much. I see that we have the soldiers […]
Special Teams: Avoid Drill with Neal Brown – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of the Avoid KOC vs. KOR Drill. On the kickoff, the player running downfield needs to make a full-speed decision. They cannot stop their feet, must avoid, […]
Offensive Line Wide Zone Technique with Alex Mirabal – Univ. of Oregon
Watch as Coach demonstrates and shows practice clips for this offensive line technique. All covered linemen will drive the backside knee through the defender’s crotch. The backside hand should go through the sternum, using a […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Competition Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice clips of multi-position competition drills. The Lion’s Den Drill is a short-yardage 4-on-4 drill. The Lion’s Pride Drill is an old-fashioned, 1-on-1 offense vs. defense drill in front […]
Method to Determine Coverage with Jeff Steinberg – Beaumont HS (CA)
Watch as Coach explains the method they use to help quarterbacks determine coverages. The QB must locate the safeties and determine if the middle of the field is open or closed. Check the depth of […]
Keep Your Garden Free From Weeds
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “A bad putter is like a bad apple in a barrel. First, it turns your chipping game sour. Then it begins to […]
What Do Your Players Do Well? with Dan Mullen – Univ. of Florida
Asking “what do your players do well?” is essential in determining the team’s personnel makeup. As a coach, you should always put your players in a position to execute and be successful. If you are […]
Combative Hand Drills with Chad Cochran – Oxford HS (AL)
Make sure players stay toe to instep in this drill and do not overextend. The players hang hands, and on the ‘set go’ call it becomes a battle of inside hand placement and turns into […]
5 Things I Learned in Coaching with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Fleck discusses the 5 most important things he has learned as a head coach. Never sacrifice what you really want for what you want right now. You have to pay the price […]
Storing and Applying Lessons Learned for Additional Strength
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics To build continually on strengths, coaches need strategies for storing what they learn about their strengths so that they can easily […]
May 2021 – Ci 5 Quarterback Drills
In this Ci 5 Video, we feature 5 quarterback drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. Each drill/clip comes from a full-length session which contains a more in-depth explanation. The full-length versions along with […]
Wide Receivers: Cut Ball Blocking Drill with Matt Simon – Univ. of Minnesota
The Cut Ball Blocking Drill focuses on the receiver getting in the habit of striking and not allowing the ball to get into them. The goal is to make contact first to negate the DB. […]
Defensive Call Order with Nino Pinocchio – Paradise HS (CA)
Coach Pinocchio discusses the specific call order he uses and explains that all defensive calls are made three times by the coach. This strategy is incorporated into film studies as a practice tool. Coach goes […]
Bags and Agility Drill with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
This drill is a combination of Coach’s bags and agility drills as it involves knee drive, pad level, and the coaches giving multiple commands while the players must listen, apply, and react. It is important […]
How We Win with Mack Brown
Watch as Coach discusses what he feels are the key ingredients in having a winning program. Coaches and players must set goals and always have a positive message. If you don’t believe, then it will […]
Altering the Self-Esteem Syndrome
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning There is no question that a team is made up of individuals all trying to accomplish a common goal. It stands to reason that a […]
Running Backs: Pass Blocking with Phil Milbrath – Michigan Tech University
Watch as Coach explains the stand-up pass protection block for running backs. Eyes, feet, and hands are the basics of the stand-up block. Coach shows video clips and players demonstrate a stand-up block emphasizing proper […]
QB First Step in a 3 Step Drop with Lincoln Riley – USC
Watch as Coach answers a question on the QB first step in a three step drop out of the gun. He always looks at technique to determine if there is anything wrong that is holding […]
Linebacker’s Bag Drills with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach explains and shows video of various bag drills for linebackers that focus on footwork and technique. The highlighted drills incorporate balls to simulate taking on a cut block.