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Coach Russell's Ruminations - December
I hope everyone is enjoying a safe and happy holiday season! It's the best time of the year (Bowl Season!) as we get to take some time to be around our friends and family…
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Quality Control
As we head into the winter/off-season and jump into our film study from the 2014 season, please find below some ideas for areas of analysis as you reflect on the past yea…
Hartigan Continues to Prove Himself as a Program Builder
Jim Hartigan is only adding to his reputation as JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano (CA) continues to win. Hartigan took over at the private school in 200…
Using Half-Field Coverage to Double Team a Single WR
Facing a great WR who can exploit one-on-one matchups can be a difficult challenge for a defense. Coordinators are often faced with the challenge of assigning more than o…
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The Firm Always Knows Best
I hear an expression several times throughout the season (including last week) and every now and then during the off-season: The Firm. The Firm is Smith, Smith, Coverdale…
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Can Bishop Gorman Win a National Title With a Frontloaded slate?
Tony Sanchez has not lost an in-state game since he took over at Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) heading into the 2009 season and, as such, he set his sights on a higher pr…
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Why Run The Ball?
Many new fast-paced, no-huddle offensive philosophies are not about taking as much time off the clock as possible. Rather, these offensive sets are all about trying to sc…
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Coach Russell's Random Ruminations
Happy November, Coaches. I realize that our readership spans the profession, from youth coaches on up through the college ranks, so a lot of you are currently in differen…
Post Season Analysis: Factors Affecting The Passing Game
The off season gives a coaching staff the opportunity to go back and evaluate their work from the previous season. Done in detail, the process can serve to identify the e…
A Great "Third & Medium" High Percentage Pass Concept
Looking for a good third down and medium (4-7 Yards) play? Do you use two TE groupings? If you answered yes to both, then I've got a good play for you to consider. It's a…
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The Military Analogy and Developing Football Leadership
As we embark upon the "battles" of November that will determine the champions and the standings for future championship pursuits, the opportunities for those involved in …
Blanton Collier: Coaching the Eyes, Leading the Heart
1993 Paris Greyhounds in action. “You can accomplish a lot if you don’t care who gets the credit.” This Blanton Collier quote is posted in our weight room. During my eigh…