I want to get started by discussing our rules. Our number one rule is to always protect the team. This rule applies when you are out on the practice field, in the classroom, or in a game, we are going to protect our team.
Understanding Red Zone Schemes on Offense
I figured out a long time ago I do not have all the answers. I also figured out a long time ago, good players win. If you do not have good players you can still win, but you end up practicing coaching a lot…
Attacking the Goal Line from the Spread – Rich Hargitt
Coach Rich Hargitt discusses Attacking Goal Line Defense from the No Huddle Spread
2 Exercises to Improve Football Speed – Go Pro Workouts
Get football fast with these two cone drills featuring NFL Pro Bowler’s Earl Thomas and Jamaal Charles.
Defending a Running QB – Steve Specht – St. Xavier HS (Cincinnati, OH)
Watch as Coach Steve Specht discusses predetermined stunts to stop a Running QB.
RB Pressure: Step Drill with Karson Pike – Iowa Western CC
Coach Karson Pike explains and shows video of the RB Pressure Step Drill
Pistol Spread – Iso with Anthony Pratley
Coach Anthony Pratley explains and diagrams the Iso in the Pistol Spread
Third Down Offense
I am thrilled to be here. This is my 30th year in coaching. As I look around this room I see a bunch of young guys and some veteran coaches as well. I think it speaks volumes for the high school coaches, their staffs, and this state for its..
Pass Rush – Spinner Package – Brad Lawing – Univ. of FL
Coach Brad Lawing discusses pass rush and diagrams the Spinner Package
Perimeter Screens with the Quick Game with Steve Sarkisian – Univ. of Texas
Coach Steve Sarkisian discusses and reviews video Perimeter Screens with the Quick Game
Punt Return: Dog Fight Drill with Al Golden – Univ. of Miami
Coach Al Golden explains and reviews video on the Punt Return – Dog Fight Drill
Drills Report: Fumble, Strip and Interception Drills
As I watched bowl games in December and January, it amazed me how many errant passes were dropped by defenders and how many lost fumbles ended up going just past or through a defender’s hands. It reminds me of the old saying, “If your defense…
Pressure Packed – Game-like drills will help your quarterback make good decisions
In today’s offensive game plans, most teams have a spread attack that works out of the shotgun set. Teams run 60-65 plays per game with the quarterback in a drop back technique for most of the passing plays. Out of the number of passing plays…
D-Line Pass Rush Technique – Earl Chambers
Coach Earl Chambers explains and shows video on D-Line Pass Rush Technique
Blitz Pressure off the Edge – Drew Sanders – Vandegrift HS (TX)
Coach Drew Sanders discusses and shows video on Blitz Pressure off the Edge
Drills to Improve Safe and Secure Tackling
Never before has there been so much concern about head injuries in football. Not coincidentally, the quality of tackling has also sharply declined in recent years. Defenders fail to wrap up, they lower their heads on contact, and they lunge…
QB’s Rhythm and Release Drill – Jonathan Smith
Coach Jonathan Smith explains and shows video of this QB warmup drill
Pistol Spread – Power Trey Option – Anthony Pratley
Coach Anthony Pratley discusses the Pistol Spread – Power Trey Option
Prevention of Exertional Heat-Related Illnesses
The key to prevention is balancing all the factors that influence body temperature so that the body temperature stays within a safe range. Here’s how:
Monitor weather conditions and adjust practices accordingly. Table 11.1 shows the specific…
Inside LBs – Butt and Press Drill – Kirk McBride – Coppell HS (TX)
Coach Kirk McBride explains and players demonstrate the Butt and Press Drill for Inside LBs
Put the Block On
Blocking punts takes not only personal belief and courage, but training and a good scheme to get the right player free to the punter. We teach the techniques necessary to properly block punts. We also practice different drills to train players to…
Inside Zone – Stick Combo – Corey Fipps
Coach Corey Fipps Discusses the Stick Combo in the Inside Zone
Teaching the Inside and Outside Zone Using 3-Person Groups
O-Linemen need to determine their defender’s alignment so they know if they are a covered or uncovered lineman. This topic is about teaching the inside and outside zone using 3-person groups during your individual periods.
Inside Zone – Backside Adjustments – Donnie Woods – IA Western CC
Coach Donnie Woods Discusses Backside Adjustments in IA Westerns Inside Zone Game
Press Man Shuffle Drill – Ron Cooper
Coach Ron Cooper explains the Press Man Shuffle Drill
Football Catching Drills
Purpose: Catch the ball outside your body in a variety of positions.
How To: Stand facing your partner.
Have your partner throw the ball at all hands of the clock in a clockwise direction. Your partner should aim to…
Summer Football Speed Training Plan
If you’re a football payer who wants to build speed before August, this two-month, three-day-a-week summer football speed training program is for you. Just make sure you don’t jog or sprint for conditioning during the program. These movements teach..
Pistol Spread – Zone Toss with Anthony Pratley
Coach Anthony Pratley explains and diagrams pistol spread – zone toss
QB Accuracy Ladder Drill – Jonathan Smith
Coach Jonathan Smith explains and players demonstrate this QB Accuracy Drill
7 Characteristics of the Relationship-Driven Coach
Pro sports organizations value coaches who build relationships and demand accountability from every player on their teams. Pete Carroll, head coach of the Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks, is a prime example of a coach who isn’t afraid to…