Watch as Coach Ronnie Letson explains this play action pass sequence that is great for playing fast. Coach Letson emphasizes selling the run block on the weak side.
QB Drops with Ted Schlafke – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Ted Schlafke discusses the different types of QB drops utilized at South Dakota. Every snap is from the gun and coach explains the quick game and reloads.
Leadership – Ed Thomas
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership There are an estimated 35,100 high schools in the United States. Almost all of them have football coaches. Each year the NFL selects one […]
The Head Coach’s Message with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that the most important part of being a head coach is your message. Coach uses an example of his leadership counsel as the messengers spreading the word and eventually […]
Play Action Pass: QB Reads with Russ Martin – Colorado Mesa Univ.
Watch as Coach Russ Martin discusses the QB reads in the play action passing game. The QB first must identify the sack threat and confirm the cover threat.
Old School, New School, No School
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Question: Is there a place for ‘old school’ style when it comes to coaching football players today? Answer: Yes. Question: Is there a place for […]
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
Football and Concussions: Do You Understand the Risk:Benefit Threshold? with Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD – Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota
Watch as Dr. Uzma Samadani provides information on the risk:benefit threshold of playing football and the facts behind CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), how it is caused, and why the syndrome is used against the sport. […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Vertical Routes with Russ Martin – Colorado Mesa Univ.
Watch as Coach Russ Martin explains the vertical passing game when a defense is rotating a man down to stop other aspects of the offense. It is important for the receivers to understand their vertical […]
Integrity – Tony Dungy
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “It’s about the journey – mine and yours – and the lives we touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can […]
Strength and Conditioning: Discipline with Ryan Davis – CSU
Watch as Coach Ryan Davis discusses his views on discipline for the strength and conditioning program at CSU. He stresses self-discipline for the player with emphasis on being part of something greater than the individual.
Developmental Beliefs and Core Values
By: Ian Shoemaker – Central Washington University Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you for hanging in fellows. […]
Defending RPO’s with Man Coverage
By: Matt Guerrieri – Duke University 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 being here today. […]
Offensive Line Play and Fundamentals
By: Brent Key – Univ. of Alabama Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you very much. I am […]
How Does Your Process Define Success with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that the process is an investment every single day. The process is about teaching lifetime lessons in a cultural way that players can relate to. Coach uses a humorous […]
Zone Blitz Coverages: Problems with 3 Under, 3 Deep with Joe Klanderman – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Klanderman discusses some problems with a 3 under, 3 deep scheme. Vertical routes and soft edge coverage creates challenges as well as the inability to add pressure.
Understanding Motivation and the Learning Process
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Effective coaches devote considerable time to identifying and creating training activities for their athletes. But even the most creative and engaging […]
Blitz Package from the 3-4 Defense
We are an undersized football team without many big body players. We do not have many defensive linemen in our program. The kids that are coming out for the team want to play defensive back or wide receiver. We are a spread, no-huddle…
My Program, Their Team with Matt Rhule – Univ. of Nebraska
Be honest with your team about the expectations you have for them! It is important that you do no assume your team will act a certain way unless you break it down for them. Building […]
Screens and Play Action Passing Game
By: Matt Wells – Utah State University Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you for that introduction. That […]
Linebacker Drills and Defensive Team Drills
Today, I am going to talk about a hodgepodge of topics. I want to talk about some linebacker drills, defensive team drills, and some of the things we do in film breakdown and scouting.
In our 4-4 scheme, our linebackers read the guards. We read…
Run Relief (RPO) A Level Tags with Matt Nally – Melissa HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Matt Nally explains a basic zone read scheme with a bubble or horizontal out for the QB that turns into a triple option.
Basics RPO Game
By: Matt Luke – University of Mississippi Thank you. It is good to be here today. When I got the job as interim head coach at Mississippi, I wanted advice as to what I should […]
Defense: Takeaway Pursuit Drill with BJ Campbell
Watch as Coach BJ Campbell discusses and shows clips of Montana Tech’s takeaway pursuit drill that simulates four types of takeaways. Teaching points are no blocking below the waist and no cheap shots on the […]
Three Keys to Success: Brand/Plan/Philosophy – Univ. of Nebraska
By: Matt Rhule – Baylor Univ. Originally Published in: Nike 2017 Coach of the Year Clinics – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you, it is a pleasure being […]
Defending the Onside Kick
Your opponent has just scored and is now behind by 8 points or less. They do not have enough time left in the game to kick off, stop your offense and force a punt. They must…
The Most Important Job in America
The “Keepers of the Game” panel from the 2018 Minnesota Football Coaches Association annual clinic have a message for all High School coaches.
Secondary: Why Split Coverage with Travis Johansen – Grand View Univ.
Watch as Coach Travis Johansen explains the advantages of split coverage in formation, identification for the safeties, and the ability to make in-game adjustments.
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises […]