Watch as Coach Brian Callahan explains and shows clips of these hip explosion drills. Coach discusses the 6 and 4 point explosion drills as well as the no step drill.
Defending Tempo (RPOs) with BJ Campbell
Watch as Coach BJ Campbell discusses RPOs and how today’s offenses try to spread you out and run tempo. The defensive communication must be crisp and efficient to offset the tempo.
Quarterback Development Plan with Todd Dodge, Retired – Westlake High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge explains that his program is in a one high school town with two middle schools. In each middle school the 7th grade has an A and B team with four […]
QB Bag Drills with Chip Lindsey – Univ. of North Carolina
Watch as Coach Chip Lindsey explains and shows practice video of this QB Bag Drill. The QB will shuffle through the bags, working on keeping a good base with the feet apart and keeping two […]
Offensive Linemen Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow & Chris Jarmon Originally Published in: All-Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics Any offensive lineman will proudly tell you that his position group has “the real athletes” on the field. This […]
Off-Man Coverage: Footwork and QB Reads with Lavell Jackson – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Lavell Jackson discusses DB footwork and QB reads to help your defense recognize patterns and make big plays when the game is on the line.
Develop Relationships with Alan Stein, Jr.
Watch as Alan Stein, Jr. discusses the importance of developing relationships with your players. Know your personnel and play to their strengths. Work with the players on their fundamentals and basics. Develop relationships with the […]
Assistant Coach Characteristics with Drew Cronic – US Naval Academy
Watch as Coach Drew Cronic discusses the qualities that he looks for when hiring assistant coaches. He wants coaches that love their players and treat them as if they were their own sons. The assistants […]
Program Managing
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Managing a program effectively requires a coach to plan and direct both culture and practice in a specific setting. […]
Offense vs. Defense Drills with James Franklin – Penn State Univ.
Watch as Coach James Franklin explains and shows clips of these offense vs. defense full contact drills. Pods are quick paced-drills involving offensive and defensive linemen plus backers. Make sure to work the right and […]
Energy Vampires with Mike Bobo – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Mike Bobo (previously at Colorado State Univ.) discusses the importance of locking the doors from the outside noise with both coaches and the team being grateful and staying positive under all circumstances.
V-Drill with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo explains and both offensive and defensive players demonstrate the V-Drill. This is an everyday drill for all positions, except the defensive line. In this case, the offensive lineman is attacking […]
Dig Route Breakdown with Dennis Simmons – Univ. of Southern California
Watch as Coach Dennis Simmons explains and shows practice clips of the Dig Route. In the first example the receiver is setting the defender up and gets him running then throwing him by, staying flat […]
Safety in Sports Includes Mental Health Care
Medical professionals agree that about 20% of high school athletes and 30% of college athletes have or will have a serious anxiety or diagnosable mental health disorder that causes some degree of impairment in their […]
Special Teams – Punt Block Drills with Ben Larson – UCF
Watch as Coach Ben Larson explains that in order to be successful at blocking punts, you must practice live blocks – taking the ball off the punters foot. Coach shows clips of drills emphasizing teaching […]
Vicious Separation Drill with Chad Cochran – Oxford High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Chad Cochran explains that it is all about creating muscle memory in this vicious separation drill. The defensive player must have proper positioning and strike out while moving forward before gaining separation. […]
5 Components of Building a Program with Matt Hennesy – Pawhuska High School (OK)
Watch as Coach Matt Hennesy discusses the 5 absolutes of turning around a program and maintaining its success.
Shoulder Reduction LB Pass Rush Drill with Glenn Schumann – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Glenn Schumann explains and shows practice video of this shoulder reduction LB pass rush drill. The drill simulates a LB working the A or B gaps and continuing to gain ground. The […]
Offensive Evolution with Chip Kelly – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Chip Kelly discusses the evolution of offensive football. He strives to put his players in a position where they can be successful. It is key to evaluate your players’ talent and run […]
Setting Goals
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Setting clear goals helps coaches and athletes achieve success. Goals offer direction and purpose for our day-to-day activities; in […]
Grading Players Performance with Ed Orgeron – (Retired) Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Orgeron explains that LSU players are graded on technique, activity ratio, and effort (what is a loaf?). He emphasizes that the player who makes plays based on activity ratio, but may […]
Defensive Line Bag Gauntlet with Liam Klein – Kennesaw State Univ.
Looking for an addition to your defensive line bag drill series? Watch as Coach Liam Klein discusses a variety of bag drills that he uses to refine technique with the hands and feet.
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]