Watch as Coach Joe Pawlak discusses his offensive philosophy and run game strategy. Coach Pawlak also provides a variety of individual drills related to skill development and scheme.
DB Fundamentals and Man Technique with Lavell Jackson – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Lavell Jackson discusses defensive back fundamentals and development with a focus on man technique and coverage.
Maverick 5 Step Passing Game with Joe Beschorner – Minnesota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Beschorner discusses the 5 step passing game from spring ball installation to end of season play. Coach Beschorner also shares game film to explain a variety of concepts related to this […]
Field Goal and Field Goal Block with Rob Wenger – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Rob Wenger discusses everything related to PAT and field goal play. Coach Wenger provides different drills that Minnesota uses to train each aspect of the play.
Spread Run and Screen Game with Gary Roberts – Cottage Grove HS (OR)
Watch as Coach Gary Roberts discusses a variety of concepts related to the installation and development of the spread run and screen game.
Punt as an Offensive Play with Gary Roberts – Cottage Grove HS (OR)
Watch as Coach Gary Roberts discusses his punt philosophy and explains a variety of different punt formations and their strengths/weaknesses. Coach Roberts also provides game film to show what has and has not been successful […]
Gopher Defense with Joe Rossi – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach Joe Rossi discusses the defensive system at Minnesota and what implementations they are planning on trying out this spring. Coach Rossi shares the defense’s three main goals for the 2019-2020 season: Stop […]
Building Culture in Practice and Game Week Schedule with Brian Vossen – Lakeville North HS (MN)
Watch as Coach Brian Vossen discusses how you can build culture during practice and what a typical game week schedule looks like for Lakeville North Football.
Year-Round Program Building with Jeff Herron (Retired)
Watch as Coach Jeff Herron discusses a year-round program building and development system that he has developed and refined over his years as a coach.
Running Back Drills and Skills with Malcolm Agnew – Univ. of North Dakota
Watch as Coach Malcolm Agnew discusses a variety of drills and skill development exercises related to running back development and game performance.
Transitioning from the 4-2-5 to the 3-3 Stack Defense with Lee Munn – Southlake Carroll HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Lee Munn discusses how to transition your 4-2-5 defense into a 3-3 stack defense. Coach Munn also shares a variety of concepts to run out of the 3-3 stack once you have […]
Installing the 4-2-5 Defense with Lee Munn – Southlake Carroll HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Lee Munn discusses core principles and his teaching progression for installing the 4-2-5 defensive system.
Head Coaches Academy
Watch as Coaches Steve Johnson – Bethel University, Dan O’Brien – St. Thomas Academy (MN), Will Wackman – Spring Lake Park Schools (MN), and Gary Sloan – Grand Meadow ISD (MN) discuss a variety of […]
Weekly Defensive Adjustments with Kyle Worden – Armwood HS (FL)
Watch as Coach Kyle Worden discusses different defensive packages and weekly adjustments that they will make depending on their available personnel and who they are playing.
Installing the 3-4 Defense with Evan Davis and Kyle Worden – Armwood HS (FL)
Watch as Coaches Evan Davis and Kyle Worden discuss their defensive philosophy and how to establish a defensive system. Coach Worden also explains their teaching methods and a variety of formations and packages that they […]
High School Football: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going with Matt Birk – NFL Hall of Famer
Watch as Matt Birk talks about his journey to the NFL and the positive impact the game has had on his life. Matt also discusses the past and present of high school football before sharing […]
Leadership and Team Building with Bubba Schweigert – Univ. of North Dakota
Watch as Coach Bubba Schweigert discusses UND’s core principles of leadership and team building: Creating a Team Culture: Leadership vs. Management Who Gets Invited to Be Part of the Organization? What Is Most Important? Building […]
Create a FINISH Culture in a Reset Society with Jerry Olszewski – Augustana Univ.
Watch as Coach Jerry Olszewski discusses his philosophy on program culture and what it means to be a team. Coach Olszewski also explains the concept of a Reset Society and how you can help reduce […]
Program Organization and Kick Return Units with Kim Nelson – Roosevelt HS (SD)
Watch as Coach Kim Nelson discusses a variety of topics related to organizing and running a high school program. Coach Nelson also touches on the special team’s philosophy at Roosevelt HS and outlines his guidelines […]
Developing Your Players’ Brand with Matt Rhule – Univ. of Nebraska
Watch as Coach Matt Rhule discusses how speaking with your athletes about building their personal brand can have a positive impact on their accountability.
Discipline – Jerry Rice
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “I hated days off,” Jerry Rice exclaimed. “I felt like it cut into what I was trying to accomplish. A day off felt like […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Football Conditioning with Deerick Smith – Southside HS (AR)
In this session, Deerick Smith discusses some new ideas and concepts in strength and conditioning. He will explain what strength and conditioning is and what it is not. Mental toughness should not be taught through […]
Creating Explosives and Ball Security with Jeff Conaway – Shiloh Christian HS (AR)
In this session, Coach Conaway explains that their offensive mission is to be elite at creating explosive plays, protecting the football, converting 3rd downs, and scoring touchdowns in the red zone. The offense is a […]
Down Double A Gap Pressure Package with Adam Gaylor – Jenks HS (OK)
In this session, Coach Gaylor explains his 3rd down game plan and what they are trying to achieve based on film study of the opponent’s tendencies. He will diagram and show video clips of the […]
Special Teams: Backside Wall Drill with Greg McMahon – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg McMahon explains and shows video of the proper positioning and technique for blocking on the backside wall on a return. The defender will eventually see the direction of the return and […]
Weight Room Impact on Defense
By: Rob Woodward – Wheelersburg HS (OH) Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year I am grateful to be up […]
Reach to Drive with Andy Prevost – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Andy Prevost explains a blocking technique called ‘Reach to Drive’ that he teaches all of his offensive tackles to use during zone run concepts.
Zone Blocking: Shuffle Drive Block with Ed Warinner – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Ed Warinner explains and shows clips of this low impact zone shuffle drill against bags. The linemen shuffle drive block the bags while working on the power walk and keeping a good […]
Identifying and Coaching to Your Strengths
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The traditional approach to coaching is sometimes referred to as a deficits-based approach because coaches focus their energy on identifying and […]
Play Action Pass: Ignition with Ronnie Letson – Colorado State Univ.
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.