SPRINT OUT PASS/RUN OPTION
This play is great if your QB is somewhat of an athlete. It allows him to get out of the pocket “now” and to use his athleticism to buy some time as his two primary receiving targets run their respective…
A Multiple Passing Attack with the Spacing Concept
In 2011 we became more multiple in our use of tight ends, h-backs and fullbacks, as well as with the compressed formations we used them in. Up to that point, the majority of our passing game revolved around our four…
POWER PLAY
This play is a great way to take the ball off tackle. The beginning of the play looks like our base 12 (triple) play. However, at the snap of the ball, the backside A-back gets downhill and follows the blocks…
It Matters
It Matters Every single issue you deal with today is a character issue. We live in a day when “image” is more important than character and “style” counts more than substance. We tend look at outward appearances and ignore the…
Interview with Tulsa University’s Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Adam Davis
Adam Davis was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Tulsa on May 1, 2012. He had previously been the Associate Coach for Sports Performance at Baylor University for the past four years. Included is Rob Taylor’s…
Supplement to magazine article: An Evaluation System For Your Quarterback
The article “Avoid a Quarterback Controversy – An Objective System for Grading Your quarterbacks” in the February issue of American Football Monthly explained the criteria we first used for evaluating and determining our starting quarterback for the 2010 season. This…
The Importance of Off-Season Self-Scouting to Keep Your Defensive System Evolving
By Jeff McDonald, Linebackers Coach Wesleyan University The off-season gives us the opportunity to review the season while in a non sleep- deprived, and/or heavily-caffeinated state where we can think more clearly. By coming up with a self-scout plan, you…
Do Your Players LEARN
Quality: LEARN You coach so your players can learn. It is absolutely necessary to be coachable in order for a player to find success. To learn is to gain knowledge and knowledge is power. Your players need to fully understand…
FOUR VERTICALS
The Pistol-Flex triple option is a run-oriented offensive scheme. However, when the defense starts to bring 8 in the tackle box (see diagram), it is time to send four WRs down the field to stress the defense (and especially that…
Sweep Action to Enhance the Inside Running Game
The jet sweep and other types of receiver sweeps are nothing new to offenses. They have been around for years and fit into many different offensive systems. The focus in offensive football lately has mostly been on using the jet…