In most of the coaching profession, especially at the high school and small college levels, coaches often wear multiple hats. For many, the combination of head coach and coordinator can feel like juggling two full-time jobs. The task is challenging, but many coaches, like Bethel University’s Mike McElroy, work to master it. In his first…
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We all love to come in the day after they game and fill our goal board up with check marks or decals. However, not every aspect of the game goes as planned. Sometimes, even with the best efforts, teams miss specific goals. Coaches and players regroup and refocus to get back on track. For Chris…
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Keith Grabowski and Logan Hanson review standout performances and coaching achievements from the fourth week of the Division III football season. They feature Head Coach of Bethel University Mike McElroy, Offensive Coordinator of UW-Platteville Brent Allen, and Defensive Coordinator of University of Rochester Chris Sapp. Head Coach/Coaching Staff of the Week Mike McElroy | Bethel…
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In the past, success in football was primarily about physical conditioning, memorizing plays, and putting those together on game day. Now it’s about how well coaches can prepare their teams on three essential fronts. Technical execution, tactical mastery, and psychological resilience are three key areas that Justin Hemm, head coach at Skyridge High School in…
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Carnegie Mellon dominated punt blocking in 2023, and they are continuing that trend in 2024. The Tartans led the nation in 2023 with 10 blocked kicks, including eight blocked punts. In 2024, they currently hold the top spot again, with three blocked punts and six blocked kicks so far. For special teams coordinator Jeff Simmons…
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Sometimes as coaches, we don’t do the important things often enough. We may install something in camp and then forget to emphasize the key principles daily, or in our time crunch of the season, we might save some work for the big moments only. It’s something that two-time national champion Shane Dierking has learned to…
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Simpson College Robbie Aldinger learned from one of the best ever while he was a student assistant and then intern at the University of Mount Union. Retired Hall of Fame Coach Larry Kehres built his offenses on the principle of “Players-Formations-Plays.” It’s been a philsophy that the dozens of coaches at the high school, college,…
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Matt Walker, head coach at University of River Falls, was recently recognized as the Coach and Coordinator Head Coach of the Week presented by Hansen Ratings for his leadership and staff. Under his guidance the team puts the quarterback at the middle of everything. On top of that, they are tempo based in practice which…
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In football, the weeks leading up to the season usually involve determining who is QB1. At Brownsburg High School in Indiana, they began the season with QB1 and QB1A and the pair have the Bulldogs off to a 6-0 start and a number one ranking in the state. Head Coach John Hart showcases this innovative…
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Under the leadership of Nick Saban, “The Process” became the cornerstone of Alabama’s football culture, and it created consistent excellence over the Saban era. Now, with Kalen DeBoer leading a new era, he and his staff, including offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan, have been entrusted with upholding and continuing this tradition. Their challenge is to maintain…
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