Working to get inside linebackers to fully understand underneath zones in coverage is critical. Our philosophy here is that we will cover deeper routes, and break up on shorter ones.…
Maximizing Tackling With Circuits
In my last monthly blog I shared some tackling drills we do without pads on to help us continue to improve our tackling fundamentals. As we get into our season,…
Building Players Beyond the Game
“The Trojan Creed” In my last blog I talked about building relationships beyond the players. This month I want to share our program’s thoughts about building players beyond the game.…
Special Teams Pyramid of Excellence
2012 SPECIAL TEAMS PYRAMID OF EXCELLENCE stolen from John Wooden, etc.. and used to frame our teaching progression on Special Teams.
Training Camp
AFM BLOG #2 Most everything in football coaching is about borrowing great ideas and making them your own. There are very few original ideas. Many…
Team Building With Special Teams
When the calendar flips to August, coaches usually start tossing and turning at night. Sometimes we lie awake as different schemes and drills occupy our minds, trying to dream up…
Starting the Season
As we start the season, I had a few thoughts as we get ready. All coaches at every level are hungry for the new season to begin. We have put…
Arnsparger a Master at Deflecting Attention and Praise
How would you feel if the person at the very top of your profession watched you do the job that he was the number-one expert of in the world? That…
The 2×2 Shallow Concept
The 2×2 Shallow concept (or drive route) complements the 3 x 1 route I discussed on the last posting. In fact, from an installation perspective, the only difference between the…
Building Relationships Beyond the Players
By James Housdan, Head Football Coach Parkers Chapel High School (AR) With the start of high school football practice about to begin, coaching staffs are putting the final preparations…