Reviving a struggling football program isn’t just about changing plays or drilling fundamentals—it’s about resetting the culture from the ground up. For coaches taking over after a string of losing seasons, success starts with building an environment where players, staff, and the community can buy into a shared vision. Here’s how you can build a…
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Football is a game rich with tradition. It recalls images of The Junction Boys and “the grind,” where grueling practices and neverending conditioning have long been synonymous with success. At Stewartville High School, Garrett Mueller is breaking the mold. With a sprint-based football philosophy that prioritizes speed, recovery, and efficiency, Mueller has created a program…
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Football is blocking and tackling. Games are won or lost at the line of scrimmage and in open-field collisions, and the ability to deliver force effectively can make all the difference. For back-to-back state champion head coach Garrett Mueller, this idea is encapsulated in a game-changing metric called the Truck Stick, an innovation he introduced…
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Scout teams are often the unsung heroes of a successful football program. They help prepare the first-string players for the real action on game day, simulating the opposition’s tactics and testing your starters. But let’s face it – scout teams are tough to manage. Players on these teams don’t see a lot of playing time,…
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With back-to-back state championships, Kyle Schmitt, the head coach at Archbishop Spalding High School in Maryland, has proven that effective game management is as important as the talent on the field. Like all coaches, he valued his role as a player caller, but a shift in perspective as a head coach, he recognized the need…
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It’s important to celebrate success. For Prince Avenue, state champions three of the last four seasons, it starts with a sweatshirt and ends with a hug from dad.
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Champions, presented by Signature Championship Rings, showcases high school football’s best head coaches, most elite programs, and champion moments.
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