Watch as Ed Orgeron discusses what he has learned while working with some great head coaches. All assistant coaches are different, but their #1 responsibility is to have their players ready to perform on game […]
How to Efficiently Implement Special Teams in Practice with Todd Dodge – (Retired) Westlake HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Todd Dodge explains that as a young head coach, special teams was always at the end of practice, and he realized that the message to coaches and players was that special teams […]
Where Do You Find Leaders? with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center
Jeff Janssen discusses the areas of the Commitment Continuum in which you will find leaders. He urges athletic administrators to not just look at parents, coaches, or kids, but to look at themselves on the […]
RBs Jump Cut Drills with Kenni Burns – Kent State Univ.
Watch as Coach Kenni Burns explains and shows practice clips of various running backs jump cut drills. He talks about keeping the body under control, stopping on a dime, and re-accelerating. Using bags, the RBs […]
Game Management Meetings with Thomas Hammock – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Thomas Hammock explains that he believes in analytics and how it helps you develop edges and win games. Using analytics in game preparation helps find the edges. He explains that his staff […]
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
The Head Coach’s Message with PJ Fleck – Univ. of Minnesota
Watch as Coach PJ Fleck explains that the most important part of being a head coach is your message. Coach uses an example of his leadership counsel as the messengers spreading the word and eventually […]
Tackling: Salsa Drill with Cesar Rivas-Sandoval – Retired
Watch as Coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval discusses this tackling drill to develop your athletes’ ability to break down and open their hips before making contact.
Defense: Block Destruction with Mike Siravo – Minnesota Vikings
Watch as Coach Mike Siravo discusses the importance of eating up the ground between you and the blocker by attacking. Contacting the blocker before he is in his best position is key. Coach teaches attacking […]
LBs Zone Pass Drops Drill with Michael Scherer – Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas
Watch as Coach Michael Scherer explains and demonstrates this LB pass drops drill. The LB reads the QB’s feet and if he drops back to pass, the backer drops into the coverage until the QB […]
Accountability and Empathy with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses accountability and empathy. Your program should have high standards, and everyone should be held accountable to those standards. He describes empathy as the ability to put yourself in someone else’s […]
Wide Receivers Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow & Chris Jarmon Originally Published in: All – Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics Much like defensive backs, wide receivers need lower-body explosiveness, sprinting acceleration, and top-end speed, all in spades. […]
Running Backs: Sideline Drill with Jeff Horton – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Horton explains and shows video clips of this sideline run drill. The running back wants to be low, to rip up and through the shoulder. The end of the drill simulates […]
Offensive Line Pass Blocking: Punch Drill with Andy Prevost – Univ. of South Dakota
Watch as Coach Andy Prevost explains this offensive line pass blocking punch drill. Coach Prevost demonstrates technique and shows clips of his players working at this drill.
All About That Feeling with Matt Birk – Retired NFL Player
Watch as Matt Birk discusses retirement and what he misses about playing football. He mentions teammates and, of course, the paycheck as a former NFL player. What Matt misses most is the pre-game feelings of […]
Offensive Line Blocking Drills with Kirk Ferentz – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Kirk Ferentz discusses and shows video clips of this offensive line blocking technique. He will focus on the drive and inside and outside zone techniques. The drive block involves working on steps, […]
Culture: Standards Over Rules with Chip Kelly – Ohio State Univ.
Watch as Coach Chip Kelly explains that having a good culture involves having your players and coaches focused on standards and not rules. The objective is to create an environment where individuals can grow and […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Special Teams: Game-Altering Plays with Ben Larson – UCF
Watch as Coach Ben Larson discusses the importance of understanding the most common game-altering plays that occur with your special teams unit on the field.
RPOs: Linemen Downfield with Rudy Carlton – Univ. of West Florida
Watch as Coach Rudy Carlton discusses some coaching tips for your offensive line to help avoid being penalized for an illegal man downfield during RPO situations.
3 and Stay/3 and Out Drill with Todd Dodge, Retired – Westlake HS (TX)
Looking for a new variation to your spring and summer scrimmages? Watch as Coach Todd Dodge discusses this 3 and Stay/3 and Out Drill that increases competition between position groups and emphasizes the importance of […]
Rodeo Pass Rush Drill with Kirby Smart – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this defensive rodeo drill. Today’s offenses feature dual-threat QBs who are very athletic. The drill simulates a pass runner finishing on a mobile QB in a confined space […]
RBs: In/Out Drill with Carlos Locklyn – Univ. of Oregon
Watch as Coach explains and shows practice video of this in/out drill. The drill works on quick feet and eye discipline, especially if you have a back who is not hitting the hole quick enough […]
Networking
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The old saying that “it’s not what you know but who you know” doesn’t always hold true, but having […]
Defensive Line: Block Reads with Eric Schmidt – Univ. of Washington
Would your defensive line be more successful if they had less to think about? Watch as Coach Eric Schmidt explains the benefits of keeping it simple and shares his absolutes for reading blocks.
Running Backs: Hit and Spin Drill with Jeff Horton – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jeff Horton discusses the importance of ball placement for running backs and shares one drill to practice avoiding direct contact with a spin move.
QB Drills with David Cutcliffe – (Retired) Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach discusses and shows clips of generations of similar drills. Most of the clips feature Peyton and Eli Manning.
Wide Receiver Release Techniques and Drills with Kevin Higgins – Wake Forest Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Higgins explains and shows practice video of these receiver release drills. The 1st drill is a high-knee sync working the head and shoulders. Coach then demonstrates the stab, shave, and stack […]
Running Backs & FBs Specific Combine Drills
By: Loren Landow & Chris Jarmon Originally Published in: All – Pro Performance Training Provided by: Human Kinetics Running backs and fullbacks are expected to have exceptional lower-body strength and explosiveness, as well as acceleration […]
Football Is Not for Everyone with Matt Birk – Retired NFL Player
Is football for everyone? Watch as Matt Birk discusses what role football plays in today’s culture and why young people having to “pay a price” to play is a good thing.