Teaching Defense Backs Keys and Reads
Coaching the defensive backfield is a difficult undertaking. Secondary players must master the same fundamentals that other defensive positions need…
Defensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Pope John High School, Everett, (MA)
John Shea
6 articles
5 Ways to Improve Your Film Watching
WATCHING FILM IS a common practice at the high school, college and professional levels of football. The idea is that players improve their performanc…
Tackling Circuit Drill Teaches Players How To Hit, Wrap Up And Bring Down Ball Carriers
OUR TEAM STRESSES fundamentals above all else. We believe that the success of our defense hinges on the performance of three critical fundamentals. O…
5 Ways to Improve Your Film Watching
WATCHING FILM IS a common practice at the high school, college and professional levels of football. The idea is that players improve their performanc…
Organizing Effective Practice Sessions
EFFECTIVE PRACTICE sessions are the key to winning football games. Our coaching mission statement is to improve every player, in every skill, at ever…
7 Motivating Ideas To Give Your Team A Winning Edge
MOTIVATING A TEAM is one of the most important skills a coach can possess. I’m not talking about pre-game speeches, but consistent year-round motivat…