The Quick Passing Game
The objective is to get the ball into the hands of your playmakers. Our offensive theory began with having a sound but diversified running attack, so…
RUNNING BACK BASICS
Paying attention to the “little things” can help maximize the production of your running backs. The off-season is a critical time to develop your…
THE INSIDE ZONE RUN GAME
This is a two part series on the inside zone. The first part of the series will discuss the inside zone philosophy and using the number identificatio…
The Bounce Package
This package uses the H-Back in a new position in pre-snap motion to confuse the defense. A college coach recently convinced me that we needed to add…
Defending the Air Raid Offense
Having the right front and coverage is critical to defending the four-verticals package. The increasingly popular air raid offense presents a predomi…
The Stick Tackle Drill for Defensive Backs
I got this drill from our Defensive Coordinator, Jeff Moore, a 2012 finalist for the Division III football.com’s Coordinator of the Year. His defense…
Is Your Team Strength Training To Develop Better Athletes?
Will your strength program transfer power to the football field? I ‘m sure that, for the majority of coaches, the answer to the above question is “ye…
Vince Lombardi on Winning Part I
The legendary coach’s vision on winning can be applied to just about all professions and occupations. No head coach in NFL history has been quoted mo…
The Importance of Pre-Game Nutrition
Eating the right foods can translate to performance at game time. Football is the mother of all anaerobic sports and it is not surprising that eating…
EASTERN WASHINGTON’S DEFENSIVE GAME PLAN
Preparation during the week is key to a successful weekend. Games are not just won exclusively on Saturdays. Everything you do during the week and ho…
Letter from the Editor
John Graham is the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Eastern Washington University. In 2010, EWU won the FCS Championship. One of the…