Nick Saban is considered the most enigmatic person in the world of college football.. His skills have resulted in packed stadiums, a consistently winning program at the highest level, countless…
Qualities – Including the Intangibles – Needed To Be a Successful Quarterback
The one person most responsible for an effective offensive attack is the quarterback. He is an integral and important part of the offense and his ability alone will often make…
Freshman Development – Analyze, Apply, Adapt (Part II)
By Bryan Miller, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach United States Naval Academy Below is an example of my Analyze, Apply, and Adapt training template. It is a general overview of…
Beyond the Scoreboard: What Football Means to Me – Win or Lose
The mention of love in society generally conjures visions of hearts and flowers, creating a Disney-like mental picture of romantic relationships. The masculinity and machismo often associated with the gridiron…
Like a Kid at Christmas
By John Scanlan “When you lift weights, it’s like strappin’ metal around your joints.” I will always remember that line. Our new head football coach, Mr. Perry Griffith, had screamed…
Freshmen Development “Analyze, Apply, Adapt” (Part I)
By Bryan Miller, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach United States Naval Academy The only aspect of college football that is more competitive, viscous and relentless than game day is recruiting.…
Changing the Culture
by Gifford Lindheim, Head Football Coach Santa Monica College In 2009, I was asked to become the interim Head Football Coach at Santa Monica College three weeks before the start…
Beyond the Scoreboard: What Football Means to Me – Win or Lose
The mention of love in society generally conjures visions of hearts and flowers, creating a Disney-like mental picture of romantic relationships. The masculinity and machismo often associated with the gridiron…
VIDEO: Character First Coaching Philosophy
by John Sala Head Coach Anderson University (IN) As I have matured and grown as as coach, my priorities have done so, as well. From the time I started my…
8 Parts of the Body That are Crucial to Quarterback Accuracy
by Mitch Dahlen Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach, College of Idaho As a quarterback coach, I am always wanting my guys to be more accurate. Getting to the magical 70%…