Watch as Coach Brian Brazil explains that, as a head coach, you need to give up some of your coaching responsibilities and allow the assistant coaches the opportunity to succeed and to fail. The key […]
Third Down Planning and Passing Concepts
By: Bryan Harsin – Boise State University Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you for that introduction. I will […]
Catch Knife Ball Security Drill with Malcolm Agnew – Sacramento State
Watch as Coach Malcolm Agnew discusses this ball security drill for running backs that reinforces getting up the field after a catch.
4 Key Points for Position Meetings with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron discusses the importance of having an organized plan for each day and shares some tips for enhancing your team and position meetings.
Power Read: H-Back with Derek Pennington – Zeeland East HS (MI)
Watch as Coach Derek Pennington explains, and shows video of how Zeeland East runs the power read utilizing the H-Back. He explains blocking assignments and reads.
Special Teams Techniques and Drills
By: Dean Hood, Univ. of Kentucky 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 have four kids […]
Combo Plays: Run + Hitch with Jim Good – Univ. of Redlands
Watch as Coach Jim Good discusses the benefits of bundling your passing and run game concepts. Coach Good also shares one of his run and hitch combination plays and explains how to rep it in […]
5 Principles of Defense with Brady Hoke – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Brady Hoke discusses the 5 principles of defense as explained to him by Bo Schembechler when both were at Michigan. If the defensive players follow these principles, they will be successful. 1.) […]
Less Is Better Than More – Really
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning You have probably heard people say, ‘Less is better than more.’ That can seem a little backward when you’re young, and even as you get […]
Offensive Line Swim and Spin Counters with Steve Loney – Former NFL Coach
Watch as Coach Steve Loney explains, and players demonstrate these counter moves vs a defensive player’s swim and spin moves. On the swim, it is important to get the hand into the armpit and lift […]
Double Rep Practice Philosophy with Matt Entz – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Entz explains that his program utilized a double rep philosophy in practice. This creates an atmosphere where players aren’t standing around and everyone is getting coached. This a great teaching drill […]
The Biggest Mistake You Can Make This School Year
If only someone had told me earlier in my career! Raise your hand if you have big plans to improve your program this school year. I know I go into every year with a plan […]
Defensive Line: Hand Development with Eric Schmidt – Univ. of Washington
Watch as Coach Eric Schmidt discusses his process and shares several drills for developing quick and violent hands for defensive linemen.
Receivers: Cage and Bully Drill with Del Alexander – Univ. of Notre Dame
Watch as Coach Del Alexander explains and shows a video of the Cage and Bully Drill. This is a technique utilized vs hard press coverage. The goal is to make the defender worry about the […]
Want vs Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many of you want to […]
Combo Plays, Runs, and Intermediate Routes with Jim Good – Univ. of Redlands
Watch as Coach Jim Good discusses the benefits of running intermediate routes out of your run game packages.
Defensive Line Drills and Techniques
By: Ed Orgeron – LSU Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you. We have a rule at LSU, […]
Explaining the Process to Your Athletes with Matt Rhule – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Matt Rhule discusses the importance of having a plan and vision for your program that your athletes can buy into every day.
Crossovers – Two-Way Players with Jeff Herron (Retired)
Watch as Coach Jeff Herron explains that, as a young coach, he struggled to find a way to play players both ways. His system now is to play Freshmen and Sophomores both ways and change […]
Staff Development: On the Field with Damon Baldwin – Ramona HS (CA)
Watch as Coach Damon Baldwin explains the expectations for his coaches when on the practice field. He stresses representing yourself and the staff with dignity and respect with a strong emphasis on language.
Mentoring
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Networking helps coaches build a support system for regular and ongoing coach learning. Effective networking can lead to opportunities to connect […]
2 Block Destruction Drills with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo discusses two drills to develop your defensive athletes’ ability to destroy blocks and make tackles.
Combo Plays: Mesh Drill – Base Run with Jim Good – Univ. of Redlands
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 […]