SCOUTING AND PREPARATION Out-thinking Your Opponents
A key principle to success is preparation. Henry Ford said, “Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” Preparation starts with…
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A key principle to success is preparation. Henry Ford said, “Before everything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” Preparation starts with…
SUPERVISING FOOTBALL players means more than just being on hand to watch practice, drills, etc. Coaches have been watching kids for a long time. But,…
HAVE YOU EVER lost a game in overtime due to the fact that your team failed to block a kick? What about failing to reach overtime because your team c…
ADJUSTING YOUR OFFENSE during a game takes tact, knowledge, preparation and being able to think on your feet. Too often coaches panic too early in a…
OVER THE YEARS, I’ve learned a great deal about football through clinics, staff meetings and even scouting. I’ve learned the best places to scout in…
TODAY’S LITIGIOUS SOCIETY sometimes makes it seem a law degree will soon be a required part of a coach’s education. It’s not that bad, but it’s a goo…
THIS IS A STORY of excellence. De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif., was the nation’s No. 1 ranked high school with a 151-game winning streak.…
GAME DAY PREPARATION is a building process that occurs from the end of the game the previous week up to the first play of the football game. Over the…
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL level, most coaches rely on videotapes to compile their scouting reports. This is definitely the most practical and convenient way…
HAVE YOU EVER lost a game in overtime due to the fact that your team failed to block a kick? What about failing to reach overtime because your team c…
DURING THE WEEK of an away game we strive to eliminate as much of the stress of travel preparations as possible. Monday On Monday, we give players an…
TO PREPARE FOR an upcoming game, you must do an in-depth study of your opponent, assessing their strengths, weaknesses, tendencies, discover what giv…