Switch Block Vs. Two-High Safeties
In order to prevent a disaster when running your triple option play vs. two-high safeties with the corners rolled up, I suggest that the playside WR and playside A-back make a “switch” call in order to exchange responsibilities on the…
Better Running Form for Fewer Football Injuries
I’ve written about the role of technique (form) and the prevention of injury many times. Most the time technique was related to a disruption in the neuromuscular pathway exhibited in execution of the skill. However, there is still another…
Trust Them
Last Saturday, our team played in the ECAC North Atlantic Bowl. This was our fifth consecutive postseason appearance, which is a heck of an achievement for our players. At our level, there are almost 250 teams competing for one national…
On the Road Again
The recruiting on-the-road “contact” season has begun. As I wrapped up the first home visit of this time of year tonight, I was struck once again by how much fun it is to have the opportunity to play a part…
The “Pop” Pass in Modern Football – A Simple Yet Effective Play
As a young quarterback playing pee wee football, one of the first pass plays I learned was the tight end “pop” pass. It was a quick hitting play- action pass off of a dive play. From what I can remember…
Small Target, Tight Hands
The number one detail that we have been attempting to emphasize to our defensive line this fall is to play with their hands at all times. This fundamental and technique detail is true for most positions as most all coaches…
How Did We Get Here?
As a lifelong New Englander, I’ve been a diehard Boston Red Sox fan for as long as I have been watching baseball. It pretty much comes with the territory here. As expected, most of my friends are as well. We’ve…
Recruit and Develop
The title of this article is a phrase that I first became aware of when hearing Greg Schiano speak at the New York State High School Coaches Clinic in February of 2008. Up to that point, I can honestly say…
Building Players Beyond the Game
“The Trojan Creed” In my last blog I talked about building relationships beyond the players. This month I want to share our program’s thoughts about building players beyond the game. We try to teach our football players to live by…
Arnsparger a Master at Deflecting Attention and Praise
How would you feel if the person at the very top of your profession watched you do the job that he was the number-one expert of in the world? That happened to me one day. Bill Arnsparger was the defensive…