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.
QB Drops with Ted Schlafke – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Ted Schlafke discusses the different types of QB drops utilized at South Dakota. Every snap is from the gun and coach explains the quick game and reloads.
Leadership – Ed Thomas
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership There are an estimated 35,100 high schools in the United States. Almost all of them have football coaches. Each year the NFL selects one […]
The Head Coach’s Message with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that the most important part of being a head coach is your message. Coach uses an example of his leadership counsel as the messengers spreading the word and eventually […]
Play Action Pass: QB Reads with Russ Martin – Colorado Mesa Univ.
Watch as Coach Russ Martin discusses the QB reads in the play action passing game. The QB first must identify the sack threat and confirm the cover threat.
Old School, New School, No School
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Question: Is there a place for ‘old school’ style when it comes to coaching football players today? Answer: Yes. Question: Is there a place for […]
Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics The Pyramid of Teaching Success in Sport is a popular athlete-centered coaching philosophy framework. Legendary American college basketball coach John Wooden […]
Football and Concussions: Do You Understand the Risk:Benefit Threshold? with Uzma Samadani, MD, PhD – Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota
Watch as Dr. Uzma Samadani provides information on the risk:benefit threshold of playing football and the facts behind CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), how it is caused, and why the syndrome is used against the sport. […]
No Excuses
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Guess what is the easiest thing in the world to make? Well, it’s an excuse. Anybody can make one, and most people do. It’s easy […]
Vertical Routes with Russ Martin – Colorado Mesa Univ.
Watch as Coach Russ Martin explains the vertical passing game when a defense is rotating a man down to stop other aspects of the offense. It is important for the receivers to understand their vertical […]
Integrity – Tony Dungy
By: Joseph M. Hoedel, Ph.D. Provided by: Character Development & Leadership “It’s about the journey – mine and yours – and the lives we touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can […]
Strength and Conditioning: Discipline with Ryan Davis – CSU
Watch as Coach Ryan Davis discusses his views on discipline for the strength and conditioning program at CSU. He stresses self-discipline for the player with emphasis on being part of something greater than the individual.
Developmental Beliefs and Core Values
By: Ian Shoemaker – Central Washington University Originally Published in: 2018 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic Manual – by Earl Browning Provided by: Nike Coach of the Year Thank you for hanging in fellows. […]
Defending RPO’s with Man Coverage
By: Matt Guerrieri – Duke University 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 being here today. […]
Offensive Line Play and Fundamentals
By: Brent Key – Univ. of Alabama 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 am […]