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 […]
Loco Punt and Muddle Huddle Schemes
Why the loco punt? That is the first question I am asked about the punt.
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Coaching with Character: Johnny Square – CSU
Watch as Coach Johnny Square (Colorado St.) discusses the definition of character, “Who you are, No matter where you are, No matter who you are with” and explains the importance of coaching with character.
Passing Game: Numbers Read with Ben Blackmon – Spanish Fort HS (AL)
Watch as Coach Ben Blackmon discusses and shows diagrams of the numbers read with a 3 step/drop back passing concept emphasizing the rhythm throw with a hitch option.
New Study Reveals the Best Area to Aim for When Making a Tackle
The safest place to target a ball carrier when making a tackle? According to a new study from Trinity College Dublin, it’s the lower trunk. Bioengineers used a…
Dash 2 Plays in 1 with Matt Nally – Melissa HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Matt Nally explains the dash system involving a downhill run game with stretch concepts.
Ball Security Drills – Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart discusses and shows clips of ball security drills that are relevant to both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
8 Positions to Lower Your 40-Yard-Dash Time
Some people around the game of football have called the 40-Yard Dash the “ultimate evaluation of potential.” Lucrative contracts can be made or lost…
3 Point Explosion (6 Technique) – Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Ed Orgeron discusses the importance of using your hips to generate explosion in the 6 technique.
Outside Zone with John Lilly – NFL Development Program
Watch as Coach John Lilly explains the intricacies of the outside zone.
High School Coach Pens Resignation Letter Explaining Demands of Coaching
While the six-figure salaries and monster stipends of head high school football coaches in states like Georgia and Texas make for some intriguing headlines…
Special Goal Line and Short Yardage Play – George DeLeone – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach George DeLeone explains and shows clips of this special goal line and short yardage play.
Defense – Man Coverages – Anthony Pratley
Watch as Coach Anthony Pratley explains and diagrams man coverages on the board.
Force More Turnovers with Ohio State Football’s ‘Match the Hand’ Defensive Drill
Turnovers change the complexion of a football game. Few teams force them like the Ohio State Buckeyes. After suffering a midseason loss to Iowa, the…
Jump Cut Drill with DeAndre Smith – Utah State Univ.
Watch as Coach DeAndre Smith explains and shows clips of this jump cut drill.
Defense: Elbow Punch Drill – BJ Campbell
Watch as BJ Campbell discusses and shows clips of this elbow punch turnover drill.
7 Signs That Your Team Culture Needs to Change
We’ve established in previous articles that culture is probably the biggest buzzword in the coaching profession today. Every coach in America wants to build…
Pass Blocking – Body Position – Dave Christensen – Arizona State
Watch as Coach Dave Christensen explains and players demonstrate pass blocking body position.
Jimbo Fisher – 3 Tight Zone-Goal Line Pass Concepts – Texas A&M
Watch as Coach Jimbo Fisher discusses and shows clips of a 3 tight goal line package.
Why You Coach and DL Play with Brady Hoke – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Brady Hoke discusses how he got into coaching and why it is so important to him. Coach Hoke also discusses defensive line development at San Diego State Univ. and shares some of […]
Unbalanced Offense with Ron Hamamoto – Monte Vista HS (CA)
Watch as Coach Ron Hamamoto breaks down the benefits of running an unbalanced offense. Coach Hamamoto also discusses a variety of topics related to play calling and choosing the right personnel.
Keys to Team Leadership with Ron Hamamoto – Monte Vista HS (CA)
Watch as Coach Ron Hamamoto discusses a variety of aspects related to team leadership and explains the importance of being consistent and authentic with your attitude.
Running Back Development with Jeff Horton – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Horton discusses running back development and shares some of the drills that he uses at San Diego State Univ.
The Middle Zone Lead with Mike Schmidt – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Schmidt breaks down everything you need to know about the middle zone lead and what you will need in order to implement it into your team’s run game.