The Zone Read Bubble/Slice Triple Option
Upon moving to Florida in 2004 to coach high school football, our staff installed some form of shotgun offense either out of 2X2 or 3X1 formations. W…
Complementary Plays off the Jet Sweep
Nothing we do is new. It was either borrowed or recycled from other coaches over the years. Cedar Grove High School has been running the Jet Sweep si…
The Hurry-Up/2-Minute Drill
This is not intended for the coach that desires the hurry up, no huddle concept of football that is embraced by so many coaches in today’s game. It i…
Effective Pass Rush Concepts for Defensive Linemen
At Heidelberg University, one of our top defensive priorities is to stop the run. We believe that once you have forced an opponent into physical subm…
Covering Trips By the Numbers
A number of years back, we found ourselves struggling with the increasing number of trips formations. Not only were they appearing more often but als…
Off-Man Free Techniques
At IUP we use football as an educational tool to help teach young men to achieve lofty academic goals, unashamedly strive for victory, honor the univ…
Kicking Specialists - Everyday Drills for Punters
All coaches want to design their practice schedule so that every position group in every period is doing something with a purpose. That is, having a…
Guidelines for Increasing Muscle Mass
The most frequently desired result from weight training is an increase in lean body mass. A gain in muscle mass is especially valuable in collision s…
Productivity through Multiple Drills Circuits FOR YOUR WIDE RECEIVERS
In my short time coaching college football, I have found that there is never enough time for individual work. With so much on the agenda for daily pr…
5 Elements Necessary for Success
The difference between finishing first and placing last can often be measured in inches, milliseconds, strides or strokes. In horse racing, a length…
Letter From The Managing Editor
In addition to articles that relate to the X’s and O’s of offense, defense, and special teams, GS introduces Dr. Ray Petras to you with this issue. A…