I’ve never personally met Coach Tony Dungy but, along with my dad, he has helped me to change for the better so that my wife, Stephanie, hasn’t kicked me out…
Showing Triple…Running Double
Not every coach wants to run a true triple option offense for a number of reasons. One of the main reasons is the perception that truly mastering the triple play…
Fostering Relationships With the Coaches on the Staff: Getting What You Need to Get Done
The coaches on a staff are like any other group in an office, school or place of work; they all have unique personalities and talents that can be used…
First Year Head Coaches: Start the Year Right With an Organized Staff Meeting
As a first year head high school coach, you may be swamped right now with school and practices about to start. However, this is when organization can keep you afloat.…
Coach Fitness And The Message It Sends
Happy August, and happy return to football! I’m sure you’re all filled with excitement and anticipation for the new season. As I frequently tell my wife, I work year-round to…
Less is More – Keep it Simple
Summer for football coaches is usually a time to re-charge and plan for the upcoming season. As we get ready to start the month of August, I wanted to share…
Get Your Mind Right
Every year before training camp we all have our rituals and mechanisms that we employ to get us ready for the coming season. Due to the influence of some very…
The Flatwoods Legend
*This was originally printed in June, 2013 by the Maysville Ledger Independent It was 1996 and my first trip to Flatwoods to face the Russell Red Devils. It was past…
Powering Through the “Lulls” of Preseason
Recently I sat down with a fellow coach, and with August upon us, the discussion turned to the upcoming preseason. The main topic was the lull that most of us…
The Triple Option B-Back
The B-Back is the heart and soul of any triple option offense. Sometimes called a “fullback”, the B-Back must above all be a tough runner, not afraid of contact. Whether…