Watch as Coach Alex Atkins explains flat skip pulling and shows practice video drills. With the flat pull, the guard’s eyes are looking straight down the line of scrimmage. If something crosses the face, the […]
Leadership Drives the Culture with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon explains that leadership drives culture. It is important to identify what you stand for, what you want to be known for, and what you value. Culture is not static, it is […]
Pass Rush: Opposite Arm, Opposite Leg with Dave Cohen
Watch as Coach Dave Cohen explains and demonstrates this pass rush drill: opposite arm, opposite leg speed move. The pass rusher plants the outside foot and steps through, pointing the inside foot to the QB, […]
Defensive Backs Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow, CSCS & Chris Jarmon, CSCS – Sports Performance Coaches Originally Published in: All-Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics The primary KPIs that scouts look for in defensive backs are short-area quickness, […]
D-Line Foot Drive Drills with Kenny Martin – Univ. of Central Florida
Watch as Coach Kenny Martin explains and shows practice video of these defensive line foot drive drills. The Fit Drill is from a stand-up position with the D-lineman fitting up and on command or ball […]
Are You Trustworthy? with Dr. Timothy Baghurst – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Dr. Timothy Baghurst explains that trust is the #1 factor in building culture. It all starts with you and if the players, assistant coaches, and staff don’t trust you, it does not matter […]
4-Cone TE Route Drill with Kevin Wilson – Univ. of Tulsa
Watch as Coach Kevin Wilson explains and shows practice video of this TE 4-cone route drill. This is a cone drill for a tight end running in 4 directions and 4 working on 4 specific […]
Developing a Group Into a Team
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics One of the main points from this chapter is that groups and teams are formed through intentional actions; they don’t just […]
Model, Teach, Test, Reward with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey discusses how leadership is critical in the teaching progression of athletes. He explains “Model, Teach, Test, Reward” as a method of teaching that produces results. How you work as a coach […]
RB Pass Protection Drills with Jabbar Juluke – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Jabbar Juluke explains and shows practice and game video of these RB pass protection drills. In the 1st drill, the RB goes under a hurdle and steps over a dummy, emphasizing the […]
7 Reasons Other Than Recruiting to Work and Attend Summer Camps
By: Ben Brummer, Defensive Line Coach – Waldorf University The off-season for coaches is not a break but rather, a time for retooling their scheme, training their players, and recruiting new athletes. The off-season therefore […]
LB Pass Rush vs. a Back with Glenn Schumann – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Glenn Schumann explains and shows practice video of a linebacker’s pass rush vs. a running back. He describes three types of blocks that the LB can face: lunge, throw (cut), and sit. […]
The Butterfly Effect
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook One person can have such a strong effect on the world such as Martin Luther King, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Mother Teresa. In […]
Cover 4 Linebacker Play with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi explains LB Play in Cover 4. The Mike LB is keying the #3 receiver. If the #3 receiver moves laterally the Mike LB looks inside for a receiver coming inside […]
10-Minute Clinic: FSU Special Teams Drills with John Papuchis – Florida State Univ.
In this Football Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, John Papuchis, Special Teams Coach at Florida State University, shares concepts and drills they use when coaching their special teams. Topics Discussed in this 10-Minute Clinic: Implementing […]
The Mantra of “Get Better Every Day” Applies First to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life After 40+ years in coaching, certain things are automatic for me. One of those things is, from the moment a practice, training session, game or season […]
Memphis Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart explains the Memphis Drill and shows practice and game video. The drill focuses on simulating today’s offenses that are spread out and empty. The drill works on pass protection on […]
What Gets Rewarded, Gets Repeated with Heath Eslinger – A Better Way Athletics
Watch as Coach Heath Eslinger explains that “what gets rewarded, gets repeated”. If celebration is only based on playing time and performance, you are missing an opportunity to help your players get better. Look for […]
Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined and continued to define your […]
Pod Drill with Bret Bielema – Univ. of Illinois
Watch as Coach Bret Bielema explains and shows practice video of the Pod Drill. The drill consists of three offensive lineman vs. three defenders working on technique and execution. Coach points out examples of good […]
Defending RPOs: D-Line T/E and N/E Stunts with Grant Olson – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Grant Olson explains and shows video clips of these D-Line T/E and N/E Stunts for defending RPOs and QB runs. The stunts are very effective zone schemes and plays with pulling guards. […]
Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]
Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL (Name, Image and […]
10 Reasons for Press Coverage with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi explains the 10 reasons to use press coverage. Pitt’s philosophy is to have an attacking defense with the front seven and he wants the corners to have the same mindset. […]
Find Coaches That Fit Your Program with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy explains the importance of hiring assistant coaches that fit your program. Always work with administration to build your staff by recommending great teachers as well as coaches. Determine the coaching […]
Tight End Board Drills with Kevin Wilson – Univ. of Tulsa
Watch as Coach Kevin Wilson explains, and tight ends demonstrate various agility blocking drills utilizing boards. The players must keep a wide base with their knees bent and block keeping their hands inside while taking […]
Nine Ways to Develop Accountability in Your Program
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Accountability is a modern-day buzz word. It is thrown around team locker rooms, business meetings, and in schools. But what is it really. I am not […]
Dawg Defensive Screen Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Kirby Smart explains and shows practice and game video of the Defensive Dawg Screen Drill. Many teams utilize perimeter screens and try to get the ball out quick which puts pressure on […]
Coaches’ Stressors & Mental Health with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses coaches’ stressors and mental health. He cites case studies that indicate the three main stressors are performance-related, organizational-related, and personal. Performance stressors deal with injuries to athletes and poor […]
DB Footwork Drills with Tim Banks – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Tim Banks explains and shows practice video of these defensive back footwork drills. In the stance and start, the front foot is forward with the shoulder over the knees and the knees […]