Having a week one bye has allowed me some extra time to watch both high school and college football for the last few weeks. A play that I’ve seen numerous…
SHIELD PAT/FG
The 2013 football season is upon us and it’s time for some pigskin! One thing I look forward too is the new and innovative schemes implemented by high school, college,…
Slanting 3-4 Defense
Swarm, tackles, and takeaways is the specific type of defense we play. The 3-4 is just the way we choose to play it. My philosophy is to be able to…
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…
Online Supplemental: Making an Impact with Flipped Coaching
In the August/September of American Football Monthly, I describe a method known as “flipped coaching.” This coaching method is something borrowed from classroom teachers. “Flipped learning” is a teaching method…
Linebacker Keys in the Miami 4-3 Defense
By Joe Daniel. Defensive Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach, Prince George High School (VA) The Miami 4-3 Defense originated in the mid-1980s at the University of Miami. The original concept…
Combining Offensive Concepts
Here at Meade HS we are a spread offense team. We have created a relatively unique system that fits the personnel we have. We have borrowed concepts from several successful…
The 3 X 1 Shallow Concept
Matt Kalb, Offensive Coordinator Aurora University The Aurora University passing game can be broken down into dropbacks, hitch-naked, pocket play-action, and waggles. The dropback game is then divided into three…
More “Bang” for Your Buck With the Power Scheme
The “Power O” is a play that has been around for a long time. Running it with a fullback and a tight end used to be the standard. It was…