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Turning A Program Around - What You Need To Be SuccessfulBjorn Zetterberg
Taking on a program that has fallen on hard times and attempting to change its direction is a serious challenge for coaches at any level. Changes in personnel and philosophy become necessary as does patience in letting the staff implement changes to make their footprint on the program. To help in undertaking this difficult task, we talked to three prominent high school coaches.
Coach Luke Salmons, a former Marshall University lineman, was 0-11 in his first year at Lawrence County in Louisa, Kentucky in 2008. In 2009, he followed it up ...more.
The Falcon Shotgun Zone ReadAdam Griggs Offensive Line Coach • Bentley University
In any shotgun offense, it is vital to the success of the run game to be effective at the zone read game. At Bentley, all adjustments, including the determination to run power, iso, and outside zone stems from a defense’s ability to stop your inside zone. For this reason, we spend the first 4-5 days of our pre-season camp working different looks ...more.
Proper Development of Your Wide Receivers Part II - 10 Everyday Drills You Can UseCedric Shell Wide Receivers Coach & Passing Game Coordinator McPherson College
In the last issue of GS, we concentrated on what is expected of a wide receiver, basic wide receiver principles, and specific areas of pass coverage. We also talked about the mentality of a wide receiver, the proper stance and start, blocking mechanics and reading coverage.
We are devoting this article to everyday drills you can use. T ...more.
Storm Formation 38 Yo-Yo (Vs. 40 Defense)Bill Shepard Head Coach, Rockford Christian High School, Rockford, Ill.Wing Right, Over Wap, 36 W-WhamSean Clowers Assistant Coach, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Okla.Belly Pass RightBill Jones Head Coach, Lorain Admiral King High School, Lorain, OhioPAT, Field-Goal Fake: Shovel PassDave Loebach Defensive Coordinator, Covert High School, Covert, Mich.4 Midline Right SeriesCraig Harrison Varsity Assistant Coach, Central Montcalm High School, Stanton, Mich.
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Creating an Identity for Your DefenseMike Fox Defensive Coordinator • St. John Fisher College
We made the switch from a base 4-3 to a 3-3-5 in the off season. Needless to say, we did not know what to expect and there were some players thinking the same. We decided to do something different to give our guys some ownership of the new defense, to help ease the transition, and most importantly, to buy into what we were going to be doing this year.
“Bad Company”
Every year, coaches come up with a theme or slogan for that year’ ...more.
The Importance of the Punt Return Team Jermod Mapp Special Teams Coach • Shaw University
At Shaw University, we believe that a good stance, an attacking style, and a good return are necessary for a punt return team to be successful. A proper stance for the linemen sets the stage for the crucial first steps of this unit. The front foot or the power foot should be six to twelve inches from the line of scrimmage. The toes of the ...more.
IMPROVING YOUR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAMJohn Marano Strength and Conditioning Coach • Fairmont State University
There are many ways to improve your strength and conditioning program. Here you will learn what to include in your program, how to incorporate Olympic weightlifting, and what your program calendar should look like.
The emphasis of getting stronger, bigger, faster, and becoming more flexible has overwhelmed American football. Today’s at ...more.
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