Before we teach our players any of our pressures, we introduce them to the four rules of engagement, which are our standard blitz rules EVERY player on defense should know…
Gun vs. Pistol
There are pro’s and con’s for both the Shotgun and the Pistol alignment. Since we now use both alignments, I thought I would share a few of the good and…
Quick And Easy D.O.B. Drill
In my opinion, there are three key components to playing excellent defensive football. When I work with my linebackers, everything we do in our individual periods is explained to them…
Shutting Down the Run With the Under Front in Your 4-3 Defense
I love using the 4-3 defense’s over front because it is one of the most versatile defensive fronts in the game. There are times, however, when we know that the…
Recruit and Develop
The title of this article is a phrase that I first became aware of when hearing Greg Schiano speak at the New York State High School Coaches Clinic in February…
Finding the Right Special Teams Personnel
It is continually said that special teams is 1/3 of the game, so much so that at this point it has become something of a cliché. Despite how coaches repeat…
2-Ball Kickoff Coverage Drill
I used this drill for the first time earlier this season so I am still working out the kinks, but it has a lot of value for a few reasons:…
The 4 to 5-Day Installation Plan
There has been a lot of discussion lately about quicker installation plans for camp as opposed to slow schedules that allow for proper execution prior to moving on to something…
Defensive Guru Smith Still Has Impact on Royals
It was a morning practice in the summer of 1986. The Mercer County football team had just finished a 10-minute period of throwing pass patterns on air — no defense.…
High Completion Vertical Pass Route
I think that balance is the key to having great success in any offense…not just spread offenses. You need to be able to throw the ball…and not only when you…