Screen Game in the Spread Offense
Some coaches like to use the run to set up their passing game while others use the pass to set up their run game. In my opinion, you can use screens…
RUN BLOCKING DRILLS FOR THE GUN-TRIPLE OPTION
At the University of Charleston, I have been fortunate to work with an outstanding head coach, Tony DeMeo, who is not only a great innovator, but a g…
Developing a Pursuit Driven Defense
It is the time of year again where everyone is looking for something to give them an edge going into next season. I don’t know how many times I have…
ATTACKING THE TRAP
This discussion will address one of the oldest and most basic offensive plays: the Trap (See Diagram 1). Every offensive scheme, including the spread…
10 Tips for WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
Though coaches might not always count members of the press among the “acres of diamonds” in their landscape, the media will always play an important…
Kicking Specialists Every Day Drills for Kickers
Most coaches were not kickers during their playing days and are uninformed when it comes to working with their own kickers. Some coaches are unsure w…
Punting Out of a Spread Formation
My job as the Special Teams Coordinator is made easier because our head coach, Greg Debeljak, allows me to have access to all of our players for spec…
Triple Extension Movements for Football Using Strongman Training
As a person watches the world’s strongest man contests on TV, what should appear obvious is that these athletes are not only aggressive, fast, explos…
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…
5 Foundational Secrets For A Successful Football Program
Over my 30-year coaching career, I have seen a majority of football coaches, at all levels, fall into the same routine of strictly focusing their tim…
Letter From The Managing Editor
When asked about what it takes to make a consistently successful program, coaches may differ with their responses. Jerry Kill, head coach at Northern…