Looking for a drill to work on body posture and leg drive? Watch as Coach Kris Cinkovich discusses this strain drill that emphasizes footwork and finishing the block.
Offensive Line Shoulder Punch Drill with Kyle Flood – Univ. of Texas
Watch as Coach Kyle Flood explains and shows practice clips of this offensive line shoulder punch drill. This is a three-step rhythm block with the lineman executing the shoulder punch, working the defender up to […]
Pass Rush: Opposite Arm, Opposite Leg with Dave Cohen – Wake Forest Univ.
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, […]
10-Minute Clinic: Run Block Drill Progression with Bart Miller – Univ. of Illinois
In this Football Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, presented by Honest Game, Bart Miller, Offensive Line Coach at the University of Illinois, shares their daily run block drill progression. Drills Inside the 10-Minute Clinic: 2 […]
The Grind
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning If you are a professional, or at the least someone who has sought out to be a champion, you probably have […]
Decrease Your Interceptions with Joe Brya – Grand Ledge High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Joe Brya explains turnover margins as the key to who wins or loses a game. Managing the risk of turnovers when throwing the ball is essential. He suggests emphasizing catching the ball […]
Defending RPOs by Disguising the Run Fits with Steve Specht – St. Xavier High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Steve Specht discusses defending RPOs by disguising run fits. In the run game the defense needs to control the box while taking away slants and quicks, bubbles, and sticks. On the board, […]
RB Tackling Drills with Jabbar Juluke – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Jabbar Juluke explains and shows practice clips of a couple running back tackling drills. The 1st drill is ‘Texas Vice’ with two defenders attacking the RB. The RB must create space by […]
Open Letter to High School Athletes
By: John Klessinger, Head Wrestling Coach – South River High School (MD) Dear High School Athlete, I am going to discuss the valuable lessons we learn from playing high school sports and how you should […]
Social Media: Define Your Players’ Responsibilities with Nick Saban – Univ. of Alabama
Watch as Coach Nick Saban describes social media as external factors that you, as a coach, have no control over. His concern is for his team and how the players use social media. Anything a […]
Chop & Whip Receiver Release with Taylor Stubblefield – United States Air Force Academy
Watch as Coach Taylor Stubblefield explains and shows practice clips of a receiver’s three whistle release drill. The first and second whistle are just working on the hand technique and the third incorporates the hands […]
Working with Administration and Staff
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions A cooperative relationship with your principals, athletic director, and teachers is crucial. The school staff is equally a part of your program, […]
D-Line Base Reach Drills with Liam Klein – Kennesaw State Univ.
Watch as Coach Liam Klein explains and shows clips of these D-Line base reach drills that are good for working on fundamentals and can be done with or without pads. Coach shows clips while pointing […]
Leadership: Own Your Program with Philip O’Neal – Mansfield ISD (TX)
Watch as Executive Director of Athletics Philip O’Neal explains the first thing a head coach needs to do. They need to own the program. What goes on in the program is their responsibility. The AD […]
Understanding the 21st-Century Player with Damon Baldwin – Ramona High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Damon Baldwin discusses a variety of characteristics and expectations that 21st-century players have and how you can use them to your advantage instead of fighting them.
Pass Routes vs. Cover 4 Press Corners with Pat Narduzzi – Univ. of Pittsburgh
Watch as Coach Pat Narduzzi discusses a statistical breakdown of all the different pass routes that he has faced vs. cover 4 – press corners. This multiyear analysis identifies the top routes by attempts, completions, […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start with ‘no’, […]
10-Minute Clinic: Wide Receiver Fundamentals with Kenny Guiton – Univ. of Arkansas
In this Football Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Kenny Guiton, Wide Receivers Coach at the University of Arkansas, shares different release drills and blocking drills for wide receivers. Drills Inside the 10-Minute Clinic: Speed Release […]
3 Keys to Winning with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that you must show your team how to win. Most games in football (on all levels) are lost, not won. The 3 keys directly correlated to winning are turnover […]
Avoiding the Block: Dip and Rip Drill with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Do your linebackers struggle to avoid blocks? Watch as Coach Mike Siravo discusses his coaching points for the ‘Dip and Rip’ move and shares one drill you can use to rep in practice.
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 […]
Pass Pro: Setting/Big Chest Drills with Grant Newsome – Univ. of Michigan
Watch as Coach Grant Newsome explains and shows practice clips of 2 drills that work on pass pro and setting with a big chest. The 1st drill involves the players holding a piece of PVC […]
Want vs. Willing
Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning by Coach Mickey Marley I made this statement earlier, but I think it bears repeating. I often would ask my players this question: ‘How many […]
Turnover Circuit with Ryan Day – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ryan Day talks about creating turnovers and shows practice clips on how they teach it with game film, showing results. The first part of the turnover circuit is the match the hand […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
Be Involved in the Community with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy discusses the importance of making sure your community is part of your program. He encourages working with local businesses to raise awareness and funding. Making yourself available to the community […]
Excuses Get You Beat with Mack Brown – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Mack Brown discusses making sure that what you are asking of your staff and players is communicated so that everyone understands what they are being asked to do. They need to know […]
Are You a Prospect or a Suspect?
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Questions College Coaches Should Ask and High School Players Should Be Able to Answer Better People=Better Athletes=Better Players and Teammates I am frequently surprised how rarely […]
Determine Your Offensive Strategy on a Yearly Basis with Mike Gundy – Oklahoma State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Gundy explains that every year the staff evaluates their offense and personnel to determine if changes are needed. The abilities of the QB, running back and receivers should be the determining […]