Character Matters TIMEOUT: Gratitude
Coach The Quality “Gratitude” is something we need to demonstrate more consistently beside just Thanksgiving! The definition is “to make known to others in what ways they have benefited my life.” The mindset that stands out to me is “Appreciate…
WHEN TO USE COUNTER-OPTION
The counter-option play is a great way to counteract a defense when they start to fast flow their backside linebackers towards the point of attack in an effort to thwart our bread and butter play: Triple Option. It is their…
A Bag of Tricks
A Bag of Tricks This is the last of a series of ideas to help your offense in-season. We’ve reached the point of the season where it’s “win or go home.” The teams that you face now are usually of…
Welcome to October – Battle of the 3 F’s
Welcome to October!! The Great Divide of the Season. It is time to either survive or Thrive. It’s time for the Battle of the 3 F’s. The big question is how will we go about the rest of the season,…
Character Matters Timeout: ENERGY
For all activities in life, energy is needed. Energy is the fuel behind your efforts, driving you to your goals. Energy puts the human will into action. Energy in sport can also be conceptualized as “passion.” Energy is a vigorous…
BLACKOUT VS CORNELL
Army Sprint football has declared a blackout vs Cornell for tomorrow nights match up between these two undefeated teams. Both the Black Knights and the Big Red are 3-0 as they enter this battle of the Titans. Game time will…
A Process For Adding A Wrinkle
Most of us have reached the midway point of the season or are into the second half. Now is a great time to take what has been successful in your offense and add a wrinkle to make it even more…
FREEZING YOUR OPPONENT
Every coach knows of the constant chess game between the offensive and defensive coordinators during a football contest. Any edge that a coach thinks he can get in winning that match he will surely take. I find the use of…
Character Matters Timeout: Stay Balanced
In order to have a well-functioning unit, it is always necessary to maintain balance. All parts working in unison. The same goes for sports. The foundation for any sport skill is that of “being in balance.” From a football lineman,…
ARMY SPRINT WINS ALLEGIANCE BOWL
Army (2-0) beat Post University (0-1) today at the annual Allegiance Bowl played in Saratoga Springs, NY before a capacity crowd! The final score was 63-28 as Army once again put up nearly 500 total offensive yards. Black Knight QB…