Watch as Coach Jim Good discusses and shows examples of this mesh drill for inside zone and all of their run plays.
Practice Organization and Expectations
By: Ian Shields – Jacksonville University Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year I want to thank the Nike Coach […]
Seeking Continuous Improvement
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Successful coaches have an inner drive to change and evolve. This approach sustains their passion for coaching and keeps them fresh […]
Practice Organization: Team Run and Force Drill with Mike Bobo – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike Bobo discusses two common team drills and explains the benefits of involving your entire team in these periods instead of separating your skill players.
Celebrations, Fighting and Helmet Buddies Plans with Jeff Herron (Retired)
Watch as Coach Jeff Herron explains how he spends a morning in August instructing his squad on how to celebrate during a game and what is acceptable. He also covers a fight plan with both […]
Football, the Great Equalizer
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I have always loved the game of football. Ever since I was a little kid, I have just loved the game. What I really love […]
Running Backs: Outside Zone Square Drill with Malcolm Agnew – Sacramento State
Watch as Coach Malcolm Agnew explains and shows video clips of the outside zone square drill. The run progression involves steps, aiming point, and the read. The back reads the end man on the line […]
Improving Communication
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Miscommunication is repeatedly cited as the number one source of stress for coaches. Effective communication is a learned skill, and like […]
How to Fix Lack of Desire with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo discusses two drills to help motivate athletes with a lack of desire to compete and bring 100% effort to practice.
Money Blocks with Ed Warinner – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Ed Warinner explains and shows clips of these 1-on-1 man blocking chute drills. The boards are angled to represent a defensive shade and the linemen are working on their lateral step and […]
Core Exercises Unique to Football
By: Patrick McHenry Originally Published in: Developing the Core Provided by: Human Kinetics Football is a ground-based sport that requires explosive power and the ability to initiate high-velocity muscle actions in the upper and lower […]
Quick Pass Game Bobby Petrino – Missouri State University
In this session Coach Petrino explains his quick passing game and the types of drops and throws required of the QB. The QB will take a 3 step drop when under the cent and a […]
Four Vertical with Keith Grabowski – USA Football
In this session, Coach explains the philosophy and keys for a successful four vertical package. The goal is to stretch the field horizontally and vertically. He likes to use a TE and wants the back […]
Special Teams – Punt Return Drills with Ben Larson – UCF
Watch as Coach Ben Larson explains and shows clips of these punt return shock and mirror drills.
How We Develop Leadership
By: Geron Stokes – Minster HS (OH) Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you, I appreciate you guys coming, […]
Off Man Coverage: 5 Yard Drill with Eric Lewis
Watch as Coach Eric Lewis discusses this 5 yard drill that he uses to eliminate wasted movement for defensive backs.
Why Quarters Press Coverage with Eric Kasperowicz – Pine-Richland HS (PA)
Watch as Coach Eric Kasperowicz explains that in today’s world of offensive football (spread and the RPO game) quarters press coverage allows his defense to be successful.
Potential Will Get You Fired
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You are probably thinking, what in the world does this guy mean with the statement potential will get you fired. Potential is great, right? Potential […]
Golden Gopher Staff and 2019 Goals with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck introduces the Golden Gopher staff and discusses the program’s goals for the 2019-2020 season.
Sustaining Success with Matt Entz – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Entz discusses the 2019 goals for NDSU football and shares his plan on how to sustain success as a program long-term.
Offense in the Green Zone with Kirk Ciarrocca – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Kirk Ciarrocca explains why Univ. of Minnesota breaks up their opponent’s half into zones with the high green zone covering +25 to +13 and the green zone covering +12 to goal line. […]
Punt Block and Return with Jeff Herron (Retired)
Watch as Coach Jeff Herron discusses different drills, game scenarios, and formations related to punt block and punt return.
The Wide Zone with Bryant Davis – Fayetteville HS (AR)
In this session, Coach Davis explains that their concept of the wide zone is not to eliminate the defenders gap responsibilities but to expand them and create running lanes. The play has two goals: creating […]
How Does Your Process Define Success with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
In this session, Coach Fleck explains the Gopher Football Mission Statement which is to create a positive but disciplined environment where football and life is fun but also tough. The statement does not mention success, […]
Baylor’s Plan to Win with Matt Rhule
In this session, Coach explains that it is the head coach’s responsibility to make sure that everyone has everything they need to do their jobs. It is important that the team understand the “why” behind […]
Win from Within with Ben Leber – NFL Veteran & FOX Sports Analyst
Watch as Ben Leber discusses his journey to the NFL and how he turned his self-doubt into mental courage.
Offensive Line Development and Play with Brian Callahan – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Brian Callahan discusses offensive line play and development at Minnesota. Coach Callahan also explains their teaching progression and provides different drills that reinforce core principles and movements.
Offensive and Defensive Systems for 9-Man Football with Matt Kroulik and Ethan Marquis – Stephen-Argyle Central HS (MN)
Watch as Coaches Matt Kroulik and Ethan Marquis discuss their offensive/defensive philosophies and systems for 9-man football.
QB Drills and Quick Passing Game Concepts with Danny Freund – Univ. of North Dakota
Watch as Coach Danny Freund discusses quick passing game concepts and a variety of quarterback drills that he uses to train this style of offense.
Coaching Generation Z: Developing Resilience with Russ Flaten, Ed.D. – Premier Sport Psychology
Watch as Dr. Russ Flaten discusses the psychology behind coaching Generation Z athletes. Russ explains how you can help your athletes develop resilient mindsets to combat today’s technology driven society.