I was a defensive coordinator for most of my career and developed a mindset full of passion with the purpose of having a great defense. Once I became a Head Coach I realized that I needed to redirect my mindset to benefit the success of the entire…
Wall Punt Return
A wall return is a punt return in which some of the players on the return unit peel off while the ball is in the air and position themselves a few yards apart near one sideline. Facing inside, they create a wall of blockers between the coverage…
Bridge the Gap with Special Teams
As a head coach of a football team, we want to make sure we are still involved. I coach the defensive line, and I also coach the special teams. The closest way to bridge the gap to winning or to get where you want your team to be is through the…
Seeing Beyond the Uprights
Kicking on a high school level should never exist. First of all, what does that mean to kick on a high school level? Should kickers never make more than 52% of their field goals and 78% of their extra points? Should they only be able to…
Fundamental Principles of Offensive Blocking
An effective blocking team is paramount to winning the championship. To be successful, you must be fundamentally sound in both the running and the passing game. To be fundamentally sound, you must…
The Elements of Pass Protection
Pass protection is perhaps an offensive lineman’s toughest challenge. Understand offensive line play is unnatural task, which is a skill that is acquired through many hours of hard work and dedication. To be an effective pass blocker an offensive…
Quick Screen from Ace – Justin Fowler – Hanford West HS (CA)
Watch: Quick Screen from Ace – Justin Fowler – Hanford West HS (CA)
Half Line Slide Protection Drill with Brent Key – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch: Half Line Slide Protection Drill – Brent Key – Univ. of Central Florida [VIDEO]
Running Back Drills with Dave Warner – MI State
Watch: Running Back Drills – Dave Warner – MI State
Off. Line – Pass Rush Moves and Counters with Ted Newsome
Watch: Off. Line – Pass Rush Moves and Counters – Ted Newsome
Wide Receivers Break Cut with Jeff Reinebold
Watch: Wide Receivers – Break Cut – Jeff Reinebold
Wildcat: 28/29 Jet Sweep with Brent Key – UCF
Watch: Wildcat – 28-29 Jet Sweep with Brent Key – UCF
Pistol Zone – Read vs. a 4-2 or 3-4 Defense with Anthony Pratley
Watch: Pistol Zone Read vs. a 4-2 or 3-4 Defense
Wildcat Offense: X-MO Q Gut Sucker
Watch: Wildcat Offense – X-MO Q Gut Sucker
Wildcat Offense: X-MO Q Counter Weak
Watch: Wildcat Offense – X-MO Q Counter Weak
Pistol Run Blocking Rules with Anthony Pratley
Watch as coach Anthony Pratley demonstrates pistol run blocking rules.
Receivers: Hand Release Techniques
Watch: Receivers: Hand Release Techniques
QB Drills with Mickey Fein
Watch: QB Drills – Mickey Fein
Pistol Passing Game – Strong Side Vertical – Anthony Pratley
Watch: Pistol Passing Game – Strong Side Vertical – Anthony Pratley
Quick Passing Game Routes – Todd Hafner – William Penn Univ.
Watch: Quick Passing Game Routes – Todd Hafner – William Penn Univ.
The Pistol Spread – ID Screens – Anthony Pratley
Watch: The Pistol Spread – ID Screens – Anthony Pratley
Practicing the Screen Game
Watch: Practicing the Screen Game
Spread Passing – Deep Game Sail Concept – Corey Fipps
Watch: Spread Passing – Deep Game Sail Concept – Corey Fipps [VIDEO]
Reach Concept Combo Block – Dan Roushar – Michigan St.
Watch: Reach Concept Combo Block – Dan Roushar – Michigan St.
Off. Line Blocking – Base Reach – Ed Warinner
Watch: Off. Line Blocking – Base Reach – Ed Warinner
Pass Blocking – Defending the Spin – Ed Warinner
Watch: Pass Blocking – Defending the Spin – Ed Warinner
Offensive Pass Protection Techniques with Larry Manfull
Watch Offensive Pass Protection Techniques with Larry Manfull
Pride Points System and Off-Season Ideas
I have been at this clinic every other year for the past six years. Today, I want to get right into our topic of Pride Points. Pride Points is a way to measure players’ off-season commitment. This system definitely has more than one use…
Insights of the No-Huddle Shotgun Scheme
I sat in the back earlier listening to the lecture by Chip Kelly. You can see why they are successful. They have a plan, they have players, and they do a good job with their program.
Most of the things I am going to talk about today are going…
The Jet Sweeps and Screens
I am going to talk to you about attacking the perimeter. The play that plays a big part in that is the jet sweep. It has been a good play for us. We ran the play years ago, but we were not very good at it. We changed the blocking scheme slightly …