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 […]
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.