In this Stronger Program Series Episode 5, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sat down with Dr. Brad Bates, Vice President of Collegiate Sports Associates and former Athletic Administrator at Boston College, Miami University, and […]
Run and Pass Concept Bucket Organization with Ryan Day – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach explains how they create buckets for both ‘run’ and ‘pass’ based on concepts and play style that they use in game preparation. He shows an example of the run game prep, focusing […]
LBs Tackling/Picking Up a Fumble Drill with Michael Scherer – Univ. of Arkansas
Watch as Coach explains the importance of keeping the feet moving when tackling. He created this tackling and fumble recovery drill to emphasize keeping the feet moving throughout the tackling process. The LB will tackle […]
Optimism
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Confidence comes from an understanding of your own agency, your own influence, and your own ability to make things happen. Bob Rotella is a sports […]
Defining Family with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach explains the “who, what, when, where, why, and how” process he uses with his program and players and how he relates this to defining “Family”.
Developing an In-School Athlete Training Program with Brent Cummings – Rockford HS (MI)
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 4, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sit down with Brent Cummings, Head Football Coach and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Rockford High School in Michigan, to discuss: Enhancing […]
Hiring, Retaining, and Growing Championship Coaching Staffs with Doug Gnodtke – Univ. of Michigan Athletics
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 3, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sit down with Doug Gnodtke, Executive Associate AD and Chief of Staff for University of Michigan Athletics to discuss: How to Hire […]
Keep it Simple and Play Fast with Travis Reeve – New Caney HS (TX)
Keep it as simple as possible while creating the illusion of being really complicated. Coach explains that they want to give opposing defenses multiple looks, but still focus on their core plays.
Special Teams Period After Stretching with Mike Norvell – Florida State Univ.
Work your special teams every day in practice after your stretch period. Coach delegates a 5-minute period everyday with full speed reps for the kick and return game. Once a week they work on special […]
Make Your QB Drills More Gamelike with Lincoln Riley – USC
Have your QB drills been adapted to fit today’s game? Coach explains that the amount of throwing QBs do in the off season has led to more throwing than ever before. They have changed up […]
Players Over Plays with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach explains that offenses have done an elite job of evolving their strategy and understanding what a defense is trying to do. He believes that defenses should also evolve and do what their […]
Illini Drill (Bigs) with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of the Illini Drill involving the Bigs. This drill involves an offensive and defensive player in a short, tight blocking environment with a ball being run behind. […]
Life – Love It…You’re Gonna Leave It
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You know something I used to be really guilty of doing? I was guilty of taking life for granted. I used […]
Life After Sport: Does Your Coaching Style Help or Hurt Your Athletes’ Future with Katie Krasinski – Structure House
In this Stronger Program Series Episode 2, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sit down with Katie Krasinski, MS, SCCC, Fitness Director at Structure House, a residential fitness center in Durham, North Carolina, to discuss: […]
Defensive Line: Blitz Movement with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Joe Rossi discusses Defensive Line Blitz Movement and the importance of being able to adjust your stance pre-snap.
Tackling Gator Roll with Cesar Rivas-Sandoval – Retired
Watch as Coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval discusses the Gator Roll tackling drill to give your athletes another option when tackling in open space.
Live an Elite Life with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
If you want to live an elite life, then your life will be difficult. Coach explains that to be elite, you will separate yourself from the crowd. You will be critiqued and criticized, but inside […]
A Simple Approach to an Efficient Strength Training Program with Doug Scott – The Pingry School (NJ)
In this Stronger Program Series: Episode 1, presented by Rogers Athletic Company, we sat down with Doug Scott, Director of Strength and Conditioning at The Pingry School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, to discuss: Efficiencies […]
QB Pocket Presence Drill with Josh Lindke – Central Catholic HS (OH)
Watch as Coach explains and a QB demonstrates this pocket presence drill. He recommends using live rushers so the QB will have multiple reps. Coach describes this as a ‘feel out’ drill where the QB […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell – The Jon Gordon Companies
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Understanding Parents
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Keep the discussion with your athlete and parents alive, but never forget that you are the coach, and you have your own […]