Coaching for Coaches

RPO: Jet-Read: Spread Formation

Monday, March 21, 2016 / 1 Comment

Concept: Jet-Read Surface: 2x2 Blocking: Full Zone Defender Key: #2 defender backside Click to Enlarge ...

ZONE READ w/ Bubble: Spread Formation

Friday, March 18, 2016 / No Comments

Concept: Zone Read w/ Bubble Surface: 2x2 Blocking: Zone Click to Enlarge ...

SHALLOW: Spread Formation

Friday, March 18, 2016 / No Comments

Concept: Shallow Surface: 2x2 Blocking: Half-Slide (zone) ...

SMASH: Empty Formation

Friday, March 18, 2016 / No Comments

Concept: Smash Surface: 3x2 (Empty) Blocking: Half-Slide (zone) Click to Enlarge ...

SNAG: Bunch Formation

Friday, March 18, 2016 / No Comments

Concept: Snag Surface: 3x1 Blocking: Half-Slide (zone) Click to Enlarge ...

On USA Football: No-huddle drill takes place of sprints to conserve practice time

Sunday, August 24, 2014 / No Comments

Coaches don't need to have their players run laps to build endurance. Maximize practice time by combining offensive repetitions and conditioning...

On USA Football: Keeping youth defenses multiple

Friday, July 25, 2014 / No Comments

In football the offense has two inherent advantages, they know exactly when and where the ball is going. Unfortunately, there is no 'one size fits all'...

On USA Football: Practice Cards

Thursday, July 10, 2014 / No Comments

“The absolute bottom line in coaching is organization and preparing for practice.” – Bill Walsh In youth football, the efficiency of practice is the...

Practice Plan - Advanced

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 / No Comments

Advanced Template This plan is for more advanced players. This plan will cover both Offense and Defense in equal portions on each day of practice....

Practice Plan - Intermediate

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 / No Comments

Intermediate Template This plan will spend less time on Indy’s and Group but will retain the 20 minutes for the Team period. Also, this plan will...

Practice Plan - Beginner

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 / No Comments

Beginner Template This template is appropriate for players that need increased Individual and Group instruction. Each day will have an Defensive or...