In this session, Coach Twichell shares his team’s defensive philosophy and goes on to show game film of different defensive packages and the adjustments his players will make based on the offensive personnel.
Never Punt, Onside Kick Every Time with Kevin Kelley – Pulaski Academy (AR)
In this session, Coach Kelly explains that everyone lined up goes for the ball and that there are three stages of onside recovery. 1. No defense on the other side to let the kicking team […]
Run & Play Action Pass Blocking Fundamentals with Kevin Chism – Harding University
In this session, Coach Chism discusses double team and combo blocking. Coach uses game film and slides to breakdown technique and fundamentals.
Spread Run Game and the Play Action Pass with Kevin Ayers – Little River HS (KS)
In this session, Coach Ayers breaks down the pillars of his team’s offense. Option Based – Power Run Game – Play Action Same Plays out of Multiple Formations Utilize Trap Game and Angle Blocks Passing […]
Triple Option Counter Concepts Under Center & in the Shotgun with Kelley Lee – Eastern New Mexico University
In this session, Coach discusses counter treys and his flex bone triple option. The counter trey game allows the linemen to execute blocks at the point of attack and they are better suited to pull […]
8-Man Defensive Structures, Pressures, and Coverages with Keith Mora – Danbury HS (OH)
In this session, Coach discusses defensive structures focusing on pressures and coverages. Due to the limited number of players and the difficulty of stimulating plays in practice, his squad watches film for 15 minutes daily […]
A Year Round Plan to Develop Your QBs Mentally & Physically with Josh Lindke – St. Francis de Sales School (OH)
In this session, Coach discusses their QB development plan and breaks down the year into 4 phases. Phase 1 (January – March) is based on reflection. Phase 2 (April – May) deals with off-season development. […]
Using Analytics and Statistics to Drive Coaching Decisions with Joe Brya – Grand Ledge HS (MI)
In this session, Coach talks about using analytics to drive your coaching decisions. He discusses which areas may be best to analyze for your program and gives real scenarios and examples where statistical evaluation can […]
Installing a Punt Pressure Scheme & Drills in Limited Amount of Time with Jimmy Flynn – Saint Xavier University (IL)
In this session, Coach discusses various aspects of special teams focusing on weekly meetings and the awards system, practice plans and drills. He explains punt pressure and return schemes detailing the absolutes of punt blocks […]
Defensive Line Pass Rush Games and Third Down Alignment with Jim Louis – Grand Valley State University
In this session, Coach Louis shows game film of various alignments and goes over the different terminology to help explain their schemes.
2020 State Champions – Run the Damn Ball! Tips for Running a Power Scheme in 8-Man Football with Jason Smith – All Saints Academy (FL)
In this session, Coach Smith describes how State Champion All Saints Academy utilizes the run game to dominate the time of possession and have a high scoring offense. The run game scheme is very simple […]
Bronco Offense 101 with Jake Moreland – Western Michigan University
Coach Moreland describes his offensive front’s strike progression, stressing the importance of blocking fundamentals. Hat/hands/hips See what you hit and be violent Bring your hips through as feet catch-up to body Finish with violent shove […]
2020 ACSC State Champions – “The Little Details That Lead to a Championship Program” with Hunter Wilson – Ezekiel Academy (AL)
In this session, Coach Wilson focuses on the development of ALL players: Find each player’s strength and use it to benefit the team. Be patient and don’t give up on a player. Listen to players […]
Building & Sustaining a Championship Culture with Glenn Caruso – University of St. Thomas
In this session, Coach Caruso talks about building a championship culture and discusses his team’s core principles: Know your non-negotiables Know who you are. Know what you want. He goes on to list the Stoic […]
Strength and Conditioning Without a Weight Room in a COVID-19 Environment with Gary Houghton – Mason High School (MI)
In this session, Coach Houghton shares how his team got creative during COVID. He says they did workouts on Teambuildr, asked players to send in workout clips, and did Zoom workouts on Sunday evenings. Coach […]
Game Planning In and Out of Season in a Tight T Offense with Eric Stiegel – Grandville High School (MI)
In this session, Coach Stiegel explains that everything in his game plan leads to scoring points, and he shares his four periods of developing a game plan: Offseason Summer/Preseason Practice Game Week/Call Sheet In Game
DB Fundamentals and Continuous Movement with Dan McKeown – Saginaw Valley State University
In this session, Coach McKeown uses his time to share concepts of DB movements that you can apply in your drills. He identifies the movements and correct biomechanics in efficient DB play.
Wins and Losses of a New Football Program for At-Risk Youth with Chris Merrell – Dearborn Advanced Tech Academy (MI)
In this session, Coach Merrell discusses his team’s vision to become the best football program in the state with an emphasis on leadership. Coach goes into his unique position of coaching at-risk players and talks […]
Diverse Ways to Get Your RB the Ball with Brian Barnes – Bishop Foley Catholic HS (MI)
In this session, Coach Barnes discusses various ways to get your RB the ball in the spread offense, with an emphasis on the passing game.
Special Teams – Essentials You Need to Know When Coaching Specialists with Brett Arkelian – Marshall University
In this session, Coach discusses the importance of making special teams a culture that creates a want, a need, and a must. Every position on special teams has a name and this gives the players […]
Tackle, Pursuit, and Turnover Drills for Your Defense with Branden Jakubcin – Heidelberg University
In this session, Coach explains Heidelberg’s defensive philosophy emphasizing that the players control their own effort, attitude, and energy. Coach believes in the walk, jog, run method of teaching the drills in practice. He covers […]
Speed-Based Football with Brad Dixon – Central High School (IL)
In this session, Coach explains that he wants his players to play as fresh and as fast as possible on Friday nights. He discusses the 10 commandments of sprint-based football and provides practice schedules for […]
Rebuilding a Football Program with Antaiwn Mack – Ann Arbor Huron HS (MI)
In this session, Coach explains his plan for rebuilding a football program and recommends having a 90-day plan. Coach emphasizes getting to know your players, settling on a staff and creating a culture by setting […]
Making the Jump From High School to College Football with Alex Grignon – Michigan Tech University
In this session, Coach asks the questions ‘why do you coach?’ and ‘who do you know?’ while explaining that establishing a network of coaching associates and mentors is one key to success on any level. […]
2020 State Runner Up – Transitioning from 11- to 8-Man Football: Lessons Learned with Adam Bishop – Regent Preparatory School (OK)
In this session, Coach details some of the growing pains of transitioning from 11- to 8-man football. His squad is now committed to playing an extreme tempo type of offense combined with an attacking defense […]
Aggressive & Unusual Special Teams with Wes Anderson – New Palestine HS (IN)
In this session, Coach Anderson shows ways to be more aggressive on your kickoff and punt block teams to change the game in your favor. Coach also discusses New Palestine’s unique PAT formation to ensure […]
Building a Winning Program From Bottom to Top with Clint Alexander – Grand Blanc High School (MI)
In this session, Coach explains the importance of taking the time to develop players and a winning culture and not fall into the trap of trying to win in a hurry.
Read Option Mesh Timing Drill with Mitchell Kleinschrodt – Ellsworth CC
Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of the QB and back executing the Zone Mesh Drill. The hose is laid out which helps the backs with their aim points. In the gun formation, the […]
Clock Situations with Dave Clawson – Wake Forest Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses all the clock situations for which they prepare and practice. He explains 2-minute and 4-minute situations and covers all the possible variations. Coach also explains take safety situations and the last […]
Self-Evaluation
By: William Taylor and Mike Sheridan Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics We know that expert coaches continually reflect on their own coaching. Therefore, it makes sense that coaches exploring the […]