Split-Flow and ISO Two-Back Run Scheme
You can confuse any defense by implementing this scheme. Our basic philosophy in our running game is to give the defense two or three different forma…
The Air Raid Offense Installation and Practice Break Down
Attack, Attack, Attack! That is our philosophy and strategy with the Air Raid offense. Our offense has been built around the concept that less is bet…
Using the Tight End to Dictate Defenses and Gain an Advantage
You can dictate the defensive front and tempo by utilizing a system of multiple formations and motions without changing personnel. The no-huddle offe…
ELEMENTS OF QUARTERBACKING
When do you, as a coach, start looking for “that kid?” You know, that kid that is the complete package. That kid who can process information while av…
Defensive Pursuit Drills
Long time UW-La Crosse Defensive Coordinator Roland Christensen preached the 3 P’s for many years to his defensive players: pride, poise, and pursuit…
Teaching Tackling Technique
Proper tackling can be taught through four simple phases. Teaching proper tackling technique is more important today than in recent years, especially…
THE CASE FOR THE 4-4 DEFENSE
This defense gives you more time to stem during pre-snap and makes blitzing more effective. Recently, many high schools have relied heavily on a 5-3-…
Agility Drills
There are both positives and negatives in practicing drills with ladders, hurdles, and cones. Agility drills are very popular in football training. T…
HOYA Special Forces - Having an Identity For Your Special Teams Units
Complementary special teams units must work together to maximize their potential. How do you improve special teams without changing the amount of tim…
DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM
Summer is the most critical time of the year to develop speed, strength, and explosiveness. Designing a summer strength and conditioning program for…
POINT-COUNTERPOINT - The Zone Read How to Run it vs. How to Defend it
A one second stare-down between the quarterback and C-gap defender can make or break your zone read game. How are you coaching that one-on-one matchu…
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF POSTURE for Offensive Linemen
Drills can improve the balance and posture of O-Linemen, helping them maximize their athletic potential. Over the past several years as both a player…
Letter From The Managing Editor
American Football Monthly introduced the “Point-Counterpoint” series in 2006. Each month two coaches went head-to-head on a specific or unique situat…