It Takes a “V” to Get a“W” Closing Out a Game Defensively
One of the biggest and certainly most rewarding challenges we face as coaches is protecting a lead when the game is on the line. Offensive experts, t…
Defensive Coordinator, Fallston High School, Fallston, Md.
Jimmy Grant
6 articles
Containing The Spread Offense Does Not Have To Be A Headache
IN THE LAST quarter-century, no offense has come along more difficult to defend than the spread offense. Much like the dinosaurs or gas-guzzling cars…
Setting Goals, Stressing Simplicity Gives Claws Back To The Cougar Defense
FOR 5 YEARS, OUR football team was rolling along pretty well. At 34-16, with two conference championships and several all-conference players, we felt…
Organizing Individual Time For Defensive Backs Develops Solid Secondary
AS A SECONDARY coach, I want to work on three fundamental principles each day. On most days we only have about 30 minutes of drill time and are force…
Disguising Your Coverages Keeps The Quarterback Guessing
EVERY YEAR THE passing game in football gets more and more complex. Even at the high school level, defensive coaches lose sleep trying to counteract…
Applying “The Art Of War” To Your Team
EACH YEAR AS the football season draws closer, coaches look for an edge or some new piece of material that can motivate, inspire or improve the play…