Coach Kalb on Using Technology to Practice Fast
How do you practice fast? Make sure your Scouts keep up! Whether you play at a hair-on-fire pace or simply like to get the most reps out of a practice period, nothing drives offensive coordinator nuts like waiting on the…
Defensive Strategy and Drills – Part II
Defensive Strategy and Drills – Part II By Benjamin Martin, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach Colorado Mesa University Because we ran the same coverages out of the 3-4 look as we did out of our 4-3 look, I started a new…
Defensive Strategy and Drills – Part I
Defensive Strategy and Drills – Part I By Benjamin Martin, Defensive Coordinator, Linebackers Coach Colorado Mesa University It is an honor and privilege to write this article and represent Colorado Mesa University and American Football Monthly. We, at Colorado Mesa…
Simplexity: An Approach to Re-Engineering Your Offensive and Defensive Structure (Part II)
Simplexity: An Approach to Re-Engineering Your Offensive and Defensive Structure (Part II) By Scott Mueller, Offensive Coordinator, Washington University in St. Louis Former veteran coach Jon Gruden once said, “What you want to do on offense is present the illusion…
Simplexity: An Approach to Re-Engineering Your Offensive and Defensive Structure (Part I)
Simplexity: An Approach to Re-Engineering Your Offensive and Defensive Structure (Part I) By Scott Mueller, Offensive Coordinator, Washington University in St. Louis A few weeks ago a former player and current scout for one of the top organizations in football…
Defensive Fundamental Drills vs. Today’s Offenses Part II
By Jeff McDonald, Defensive Coordinator Wesleyan University Feel free to email (jmcdonald@wesleyan.edu) or call (860-685-2909) anytime with any questions or feedback. Jeff McDonald Defensive Coordinator & Recruiting Coordinator Wesleyan University Football Freeman Athletic Center 161 Cross Street…
Defensive Fundamental Drills vs. Today’s Offenses Part I
By Jeff McDonald, Defensive Coordinator Wesleyan University While all defensive fundamentals are important to teach and drill, we have found a few in particular that are the most important when facing today’s offenses. With the spread and run/pass option…
Inside Linebacker Techniques and Drills to Develop Them (Part II)
By Maury Waugh, Inside Linebackers Coach Trine University Tackling We do not subscribe to the “Hawk” tackling theory with inside linebackers at Trine. There certainly is some merit to Hawk tackling on the perimeter and in the secondary, but…
Inside Linebacker Techniques and Drills to Develop Them (Part I)
By Maury Waugh, Inside Linebackers Coach Trine University At Trine, our defensive staff is very technique conscious. We obviously need inside linebacker talent to win, but it is our opinion that technique is more important than scheme (though we believe…
Pass Rushing Mentality, Run Stopping Reality
Pass Rushing Mentality, Run Stopping Reality By Derelle Hankins, Defensive Line Coach Marian University “Play the run on the way to the QB!” That is our philosophy as a defensive line unit. Our defense is confident enough in our ability…