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.
April 2021 – Ci 5 O-Line Drills
In this Coaches Insider Ci 5 Video, we feature 5 offensive line drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. To watch more in-depth explanations of each drill, click on the links below: #5 Med […]
We, Us, Ours with Brady Hoke – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Hoke explains that players and coaches must count on, be committed to, and have trust in each other. You must have clarity in your message so that the players will understand what […]
DB Transition Steps with Dan McKeown – Saginaw Valley State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains and shows video clips of a DB’s transition steps. The 4-step progression (decel, plant, pull, and balance) is broken down with a detailed explanation. Game film clips are shown as examples […]
Measuring the Effect of Collaborate Learning
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics How will you know whether all the time and effort invested in working with a coach learning group results in strategies […]
Modifying and Adapting a Philosophy
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Thus far we have examined the importance of developing a philosophy and putting it into action. The final step […]
Top 5 D-Line Drills – Ci 5 March 2021
In this Coaches Insider Top 5 Video, we feature 5 D-Line Drills from our Football Coaches Insider +Plus Library. To watch more in-depth explanations of each drill, click on the links below: #5 Fit Drill […]
Coaching Is a Noble Profession with Jay Bilas – ESPN Basketball Analyst
Coaches hold a lot of power and influence over their players and have a responsibility to make sure the entire team has a great experience. It is not only about winning and losing. The overall […]
Practice Plan
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The best coaches invest their time by planning every minute of their practice sessions. Each practice has a logical sequence and […]
Blitz ’21 Summit Preview: Innovations, Open Share Coaching, and Building a Personal Brand
In this Coaches Insider Interview, we sit down with Hudl Chief Operating Officer Matt Mueller and NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis to discuss: Charles Davis’s Blitz ’21 Football Summit reaction. Creating a personal brand […]
Generating Power from the Hips with Andy Avalos – Boise State Univ.
Instead of telling your players to put their weight on the ball of their feet just tell them to squeeze their knees. Coach explains and a player demonstrates generating the power from the floor up […]
Blitz ’21 Football Summit Sneak Peek
In this Coaches Insider Interview, we sit down with Hudl Vice President Greg Nelson and St. Xavier HS (OH) Head Coach Steve Specht to discuss: How St. Xavier HS and Hudl Are Evolving in 2021? […]
Wide Receiver Jab Release Drills with Robert Ianello – Univ. at Buffalo
Watch as Coach explains, and wide receivers demonstrate these jab release drills. These drills utilize chutes which keep the receivers in a low position. Keep the inside foot up and take a good jab step […]