The Process and the Plan
width="300" height="221" /> Our Thursday practice is a scripted game. The kids talked me into a halftime story each week so they could have more time to rest. I began to …
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The "Jake" LB Stunt - Simple and Effective
Here is information on an effective stunt we have used in multiple fronts over the years. Credit for the stunt goes to Lincoln North Star (NE) DC and long time friend, Do…
Optimal Ways to Run to Zone Schemes - Part 1: IZ to the 1 Technique; OZ to the 3.
Since I incorporated the zone scheme into my offense in 2004, one of the common questions I get is, “Which side is the best to run inside or outside zone to?” It’s also b…
Linebacker Fundamentals - Day 1
Last week we held our first annual senior high football camp. Our campers wore their helmets during the camp. It reminded me of my days recently in high school when we we…
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Defensive Weapons
At the University of Sioux Falls, we use three simple words to describe what we call our defensive weapons - EYES, HANDS, and FEET. When you watch football on television …
The Economical Advantage of Flip-Flopping the Offensive Line
In 2000, we started flip-flopping our offensive line. In previous years we had spent a great amount of time attempting to be a balanced offense. Our definition of balance…
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Using "The Rule of Threes" in Coaching
Paralysis by analysis. It happens to our players when they are thinking too much on the field and not reacting. They are slow to react and you can see the wheels turning …
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Foundations of Success
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to share the experiences and learning I have been lucky to be a part of as a teacher and coach. I think teaching is coaching and…
3 Quick Drills for LBs - Zone Coverage
June is upon us, and I hope you all get a chance to catch your breath. This month, I will continue with my 3 Quick Drills series. For June, I'd like to share drills I use…
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Hands Drills For the D-line
DEFENSIVE LINE HANDS DRILLS In this article I am going to focus on the multiple ways a defensive lineman can use his hands to defeat blockers. The drills that I am going …
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Summer Defensive Line Drills
What follows is a SAMPLE from the DRILL MENU for the summer. Most of these drills are, of course, also used in the spring and fall but these are what the guys get for the…
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Being a Defensive Coordinator by Calling Offense (The "What If" Factor of Coaching)
I had always fancied myself as being a so-called "defensive guy". Coming out of college, I thought I knew defense. I had grown up in a family were football, especially de…