ULM’s 3-3-5 defensive scheme is known for its aggressive style of play predicated on five and six-man pressure. To effectively utilize this type of defense, the…
Profile Tackle – Mike Alexander- Grapevine High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Mike Alexander explains and shows video of proper Profile Tackling.
Converting the 3rd Down In The Spread Offense
What you do on first and second down consumes the bulk of what you do in game planning and practice. We played several games this year that were decided by seven points or less. In those game there…
Youth – O-Line Trap Block Drill – Mike Pope – Wingate Univ.
Watch as Youth – O-Line Trap Block Drill – Mike Pope – Wingate Univ.
Motion To Stretch The Defense – Sonny Dykes – Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
Watch as Coach Sonny Dykes (Univ. of CA) discusses the impact of motion on a defense and shows video examples.
See How Much Your University Gets from Nike, Adidas or Under Armour
When Florida State athletes arrived on campus in 1998, they received $144,750 in free Nike footwear and apparel. This year, a vault of $2.8 million in Nike gear awaited players arriving in Tallahassee. That’s in addition to the $1.4 million in…
Shoulder Leverage Tackling – Hawk Tackle – Mike Alexander- Grapevine High School (TX)
Watch Coach Mike Alexander explains and shows video of this Shoulder Leverage Tackling – Hawk Tackle.
4 Man Pass Blitzes – Ron Ernst – Ripon College
Watch as Coach Ron Ernst explains the Python and Jaguar 4 Man Pass Blitzes.
Strategies on 3rd Down with the Bear Defense
We use the Bear strategies with the nickel package. Most people think about third down and getting off the field as third and eight. From my experience, that…
Negative Yard Plays – Rich Rodriguez – Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
Watch as Coach Rich Rodriguez discusses the importance of negative yard plays in relationship to winning games.
Detachment Screens
We call our screens “Detachment Screens”. We do not want our offensive linemen downfield. I know at Arizona, they teach their offensive linemen to contact the defender and drive him back, however, if they feel he is doing…
New SAT Grading Scale Released for NCAA and NAIA Initial Eligibility
In the spring of 2016, the SAT rolled out a newly formatted exam. As a result, both the NCAA and NAIA recently released revised SAT minimum score requirements, which…
O-Line Inside Zone Pods Drill – John Schlarman – Nike Coach of the Year Clinics
Watch as Coach John Schlarman explains and shows clips of this O-Line Inside Zone Pods Drill.
Active Dynamic Warm Up – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Jeff Dillman explains and a player demonstrates this pre-practice Active Dynamic Warm Up.
Defensive Line – Speed Rush Fundamentals – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Tom Pratt explains and a player demonstrates Defensive Line – Speed Rush Fundamentals.
Attacking Cover 2 – Wyoming Shake Play – Rich Hargitt
Watch as Coach Rich Hargitt discusses Attacking Cover 2 with the Wyoming Shake Play.
Cover 4 Techniques in the 4-3 Defense
You can be complicated on defense and run many different fronts. In our defensive scheme we run the same scheme regardless of what the offense runs. If you start giving your players many things to do they get…
Running Backs – Pass Route Tips
Many offensive systems use a series of pass routes for wide receivers or running backs. The diagram showing the routes is called a route tree. For example, the inside breaking routes are even numbered…
LB Goal Line Tackle Drill – Hunter Hughes – CSU-Pueblo
Watch as Coach Hunter Hughes explains and shows video of this LB Goal Line Tackle Drill.
Lineman Strength Training with Dan Dalrymple – New Orleans Saints
Watch as Coach Dan Dalrymple explains and players demonstrate these strength training exercises using a Med Ball.
Importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of The Coach-Athlete Relationship.
QB Ball Handling Drills – Kevin Gilbride
Watch as Coach Kevin Gilbride explains and quarterbacks demonstrate these QB Ball Handling Drills.
Motivation and a FUNdamental Offense
An assistant coach with us once said, If you could go to a clinic and learn one thing. it would be worth the trip.” My buddy said. “There is one thing you are going to give them.” I asked him what that was and he said, “hope.” He said…
Off. Line: Inside Zone 6 Point Explosion and Lift Drill with Brian Frana
Watch as Coach Brian Frana explains and demonstrates this 6 Point Explosion and Lift Drill.
Warhawk Special Team Play – Technique and Drills
Special teams are a major determining factor in the outcome of football games at any level. It is fundamental that you stress not only the importance of special teams to your program but also continually drill them and show them the…
Joker Package – Attacking Man Coverage – Rich Hargitt
Watch as Coach Rich Hargitt discusses the Joker Package for Attacking Man Coverage.
Pooch Punting with Brandon Kornblue – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Brandon Kornblue explains and a punter demonstrates pooch punts.
Relationships and Quarterback Development
If all you get out of this lecture is the X’s and O’s then you are sadly mistaken as to why we have been successful everywhere we have been.
The Fit Position – Offensive Line – IMG Academy
Watch as Coach Tom Nutten explains and players demonstrate the proper positioning and technique for Drive Blocking.
Intermediate and Deep Passing Game
We are going to talk about our quarterback and receiver play. along with our passing game. This is what we think it takes to be successful. You may have different philosophies but hopefully, you can gain something from this presentation that…