Auburn’s North-South RB Drill from the book Complete Running Back
North-South Drill The following is an additional drills from Complete Running Back (Human Kinetics, 2016) written by Auburn Running Backs Coach, Tim Horton. North–South Drill PURPOSE Simulate catching a pass out of the backfield and taking a direct…
Complete Running Back (Human Kinetics, 2016), written by Auburn running backs coach Tim Horton.
This is an excerpt from Complete Running Back (Human Kinetics, 2016), written by Auburn running backs coach Tim Horton. One-on-One Route Versus Linebacker Drill PURPOSE Compete against linebackers or safeties. PROCEDURE 1. You need a quarterback, center, linebacker, two trash cans,…
Saban: The Making of a Coach
Nick Saban is considered the most enigmatic person in the world of college football.. His skills have resulted in packed stadiums, a consistently winning program at the highest level, countless NFL draft picks and four national championships. Saban: The Making…
Like a Kid at Christmas
By John Scanlan “When you lift weights, it’s like strappin’ metal around your joints.” I will always remember that line. Our new head football coach, Mr. Perry Griffith, had screamed that very sentence at us. It was a valiant attempt to…
VIDEO: Character First Coaching Philosophy
by John Sala Head Coach Anderson University (IN) As I have matured and grown as as coach, my priorities have done so, as well. From the time I started my head coaching journey (age 29) to now (43), the lens…
Fundraising for Football in Europe
By Wojciech Andrzejczak European Football Coach Since, I Coach in Poland this is pretty unique perspective. I enclose a presentation of promotional activities from 2010 of my team, Fireballs Wielkopolska. I was LB Coach/Defensive Assistant and GM of the team…
Developing Mental Toughness
By Kevin Marks, Kinesiology and Health Science Professor School of Health Science Solano College It’s intriguing to see individuals who have the ability to stretch themselves and push through physical and mental barriers. For example, Navy Seals, Army Rangers,…
3 Option Go-To Play
By David Machuca, Every coach has that go-to play in crunch time. As an offensive coordinator, I want our quarterback and offensive unit to feel confident and comfortable in those pressure situations. I believe I have found “that play”, at…