Multiple Rush Options Out of the 3-3 Stack
Running a 3-3 stack or any other Odd Front defense allows for many advantages that offenses must contend with each week. On the most basic level, 3-Down fronts demand that the offense prepare for multiple pressure threats that could come…
June Workouts: Making adjustments
As we begin preparation for year two at Mercer County High School (KY), we are making progress but still have much to do. One area that we have had to adjust has been our June workouts. Although we had made…
21st Century HS Football…. for old guys like me
The same article appears at this link and the graphics come through easier: https://blackshoesandwhiteshoestrings.blogspot.com/2016/06/21st-century-hs-football-for-old-school.html ” A new broom sweeps clean.” I heard Coach Roy Walton from Tates Creek say that several years ago at a clinic. His point was, it…
Playing Coverage in 3rd & Short to Medium Situation and No Cover Zone
I was really excited to get a couple of questions from my last blog. Going to use this latest blog entry to answer the questions. One of the questions deals with the “No Cover Zone” of five yards or…
Simple Ways To Disguise Your Defensive Front’s Alignment & Assignment
During this offseason I have spent more time then in the past listening to offensive coaches as opposed to the usual of just going into hear defensive coaches speak. This has paid real dividends for me hearing offensive coaches talk…
Detecting Possible Solutions For QB Throwing Issues
The following is a basic overview of what potential mechanical issues your QB may be having as it relates to bad balls he may be throwing (The issue(s) and potential mechanical fixes will be related to a right-handed QB in…
Recruiting Calendar Progression
As high school and college coaches approach signing day on Wednesday we are all about to also push play on the next recruiting cycle. Of course we all know that recruiting never really stops and many of us at both…
REFLECTIONS ON AMERICAN BOWL 2015
STARS AND STRIPES vs. MEXICO’S UNDER 19 ALL-STAR TEAM By Rey Hernandez, Retired College and High School Coach On December 18, I had the opportunity to coach on a football staff that prepared a group of San Diego County…
Disguising Run Support and Pressures with Your Linebackers
Last off-season I spent more time than normal listening to offensive coaches, and not just at clinics, because this past off-season we had an offensive coordinator to hire. This gave me a great opportunity to listen to the different candidates…
Bunch “Shallow” – A Compliment To Bunch “Double Post”
Bunch Formation – Shallow Concept The “Shallow” concept out of the Bunch Formation is a great compliment to the “Double Post” concept that I talked about in the previous blog. The “Shallow” is the answer for when a defense drops…