A few years ago I heard Michigan State QB Coach Dave Warner speak at the Glazier Clinic in Chicago. As with all the MSU staffers, Coach Warner gave a tremendous talk…
The Process and the Plan
Although Cincinnati is obviously not on the Pacific coast, it’s where Bill Walsh was an assistant coach for the Bengals and coach Paul Brown when he built what has become…
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…
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…
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…
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 balanced…
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…
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…
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…