Watch as Coach explains that the Shallow Cross Play is a boundary concept and that they are always running it into the hash. This play is very efficient, low risk and high volume as the […]
Social Media Tips with Haley Percell – Chief Legal Counsel, Oregon School Boards Association
Haley Percell offers the following social media tips for a coaching staff: Have separate private (family and friends) and public (professional) accounts when it comes to social media. Always avoid political posts as well as […]
Don’t Take Financial Advice From Broke People
By: Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Throughout my thirty-seven years of coaching football, it always amazed me how much advice I got, whether I wanted it or not. […]
Advice for Making it to the Next Coaching Level with Lincoln Riley – USC
Watch as Coach gives some advice on how to make it to the next level. It is important to decide what sacrifices you are willing to make. He suggests volunteering your time but make sure […]
Inside Zone Footwork Drills with Brandon Murdock – Westlake HS (TX)
Watch as Coach explains, and linemen demonstrate these inside zone drills. He explains the use of the mini hurdles and ropes in finding the landmark and utilizing proper footwork. Padded medicine balls assist the linemen […]
RPO Concepts
By: Steve Sarkisian – Univ. of Texas Originally Published in the 2020 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Thank you it is great to be back in Atlanta. I was […]
Alabama’s Play Pass Blocking (Purple Tag) with Steve Sarkisian – Univ. of Texas
Alabama can purple tag any of their run plays for play action pass. In this case the offensive line blocks the run, and the defense acts accordingly. The advantage is that the offensive line has […]
Create a Family Atmosphere with Dan Mullen – Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
Watch as Coach explains how when you create a family atmosphere, your players will perform at the highest level. Players will respond to coaches who they think will get them better, help them achieve their […]
Covering Defense Within a Winning Culture with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
In this session, LSU Coach Ed Orgeron discusses everything that has contributed to his team’s success including defensive schemes and team fundamentals. Coach explains the most important factors coaches must remember: Get your unit to […]
Open Q&A with Nick Saban – Univ. of Alabama
In this session, Coach Saban discusses various issues that his team will face after coming off a National Title. He touches on topics such as motivation, player and team social media branding, and how he […]
Brewer Chute and Crease Package with Todd Peterman – Brewer HS (TX)
In this session, Coach discusses his passing game packages: chute and crease. He explains the chute receiver rules and how they apply to multiple formations. The crease package is always run from a 3×1 with […]
WR Play with PJ Fleck – University of Minnesota
In this session, Coach Fleck discusses receiver play and fundamentals at the University of MN. Coach focuses on stance, release, cuts, and reads and shows video clips of practice/weight room drills utilizing tennis balls and […]
Shepherd Pass Game with Tye Hiatt – Shepherd University
In this session, Coach discusses Shepherd’s drop back and play action passing game while sharing diagrams and game clips of their drive, cross, and 3×1 series. Coach emphasizes that to throw the ball at a […]
Foundations of a Georgia Run Defense with Kirby Smart – University of Georgia
In this session, Coach shows practice and game clips of defensive run drills explaining proper technique and responsibilities. Coach explains that the better a defense is at stopping the run, the more players you can […]
Texas Offense – Progression Pass Game with Steve Sarkisian – Univ. of Texas
In this session, Coach discusses his progression passing game that is based on complimentary plays that they run on a regular basis. Coach talks play action game, RPOs, inside zone, and shows diagrams and game […]
How to Have ‘It’ and Become Champions on the Field with Mack Brown
In this session, Coach explains how he has built the foundation for success at North Carolina. He discusses the importance of a family atmosphere, communication, trust, and respect and why having a common purpose is […]
Building a Program From the Ground Up with Pete Shinnick – University of West Florida
In this session, Coach discusses how to build a successful football program. Coach covers the steps UWF took to go from start-up to National Champions in 4 seasons.
OL/Kutztown Run Game with Pat Taylor – Kutztown University (PA)
In this session, Coach explains two highly efficient run schemes that work in any offense. Coach also covers a variety of QB Pin Pull runs, RPOs and QB Draw with RPOs.
Wide Receiver Play with Dabo Swinney – Clemson University
In this session, Coach Swinney details how he coaches his wide receivers and what he expects out of his starters. 3 basic criteria for Clemson receivers: Consistency & Confidence Concentration Physical Player Coach goes on […]
4-2-5 Split Zone Concepts with Nino Pinocchio – Paradise HS (CA)
In this session, Coach discusses developing a set of rules for your athletes to utilize in order to develop a split zone concept out of the 4-2-5 base defense.
Cowboy Offense with Mike Gundy – Oklahoma State University
In this session, Coach Gundy shows game clips of the RPO run and pass game and explains that his offensive philosophy is to be as simple as possible which can assist in getting the most […]
Stanford’s Balanced Offense with David Shaw – Stanford University
In this session, Coach discusses the basics of his balanced offense. He believes in limiting the base run and pass concepts while focusing on technique over scheme. Basics include: Change up the look to maximize […]
Variations of Cover 3 with Mike Patterson – Brophy College Preparatory (AZ)
In this session, Coach Patterson discusses different ways to play Cover 3 against various personnel groups. Coach also explains how to attack from different areas of the field while maintaining numbers vs. the run in […]
Our Plan to Win with Ryan Day – Ohio State Univ.
In this session, Coach Day explains the importance for a coach to determine what is necessary for their team to win. He explains to his team their plan to win involves playing great defense, winning […]
Mountaineer Football with Neal Brown – Univ. of Texas
In this session, Coach discusses how he uses competitive special teams drills to start practice. The drills are executed at game speed in front of the whole team and serve as an evaluation tool for […]
Pitt Defense with Pat Narduzzi – University of Pittsburgh
In this session, Coach discusses Pitt’s 4-3 defense that is based on stopping the run, building a wall, and making the opponent one dimensional. Coach explains the alignments and responsibilities of the defensive line, linebackers, […]
Program Development with Loren Johnson – Highland Springs HS (VA)
In this session, Coach discusses program development and gives new coaches a blueprint to start building their program success. Coach also shares some fresh ideas that established coaches can use to help their off-season culture […]
The Nole Way: Skills and Drills with Mike Norvell – Florida State University
In this session, Coach discusses the “Nole Way” emphasizing playing smart, playing fast, playing physical and finishing. Coach shows video and explains off-season drills (tour of duty) that develop skill sets and mental discipline.
Oklahoma Offense & QB Drills with Lincoln Riley – USC
In this session, Coach Riley explains the med ball progression drills they use at Oklahoma to help train their Quarterbacks. He will discuss QB reads in the mesh progression and show practice and game video […]
OL Techniques Covered/Uncovered in Gap/Zone with Kyle Skierski – University of West Georgia
In this session, Coach dives into covered and uncovered techniques used by offensive linemen in the zone scheme and gap scheme world. Coach Skierski also looks at some crossover techniques when teaching covered/uncovered that apply […]