We are nearing Halloween, and chasing ghosts might seem like the seasonal thing to do. Unless you are a defensive coordinator. Defensive game planning can sometimes feel like chasing ghosts. With countless offensive schemes and potential adjustments, it’s easy to get lost in the possibilities of what the opposition might do. The challenge for coaches…
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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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A good uptempo offense presents one of the toughest challenges for a defense. Coach Matt Tschetter, defensive coordinator at Wartburg College, and his staff actively use strategies to handle this fast-paced, high-pressure style of play. They focus on conditioning the defense to keep up with the tempo, simplifying communication, and drilling game-like tempo in practice….
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An offense that executes, moves the chains and scores points builds its foundation on detailed preparation. Reed Florence, Offensive Coordinator at Marietta College, has created a weekly game-planning routine that sharpens both practice and game-day performance. He shared his blueprint on the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, highlighting his approach to preparation, high pressure practices, and…
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It’s easy to point to a failed play and attribute it to a flawed scheme. But for Coach Colin Duling, offensive coordinator at Bethel University, the realization came that the issue wasn’t in the playbook—it was in the execution. After reviewing film from several games and seeing his team consistently fall just short of making…
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Offenses continually seek ways to challenge and destabilize defenses. Brad Glenn, Offensive Coordinator of the University of Cincinnati, shared valuable insights on eight key stressors that can equalize a defense, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and strategic combination of these elements. 1. Tempo Tempo is a powerful tool that keeps defenses off balance by accelerating…
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As a defensive coordinator, your primary goal is to build a relentless, disciplined, and adaptable defense. One of the most powerful tools to achieve this is the self-scout process. While it’s often overlooked or treated as a routine, a well-executed self-scout can be the difference between a defense that merely competes and one that dominates….
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Terry Joseph, Passing Game Coordinator and DB Coach at the University of Texas, shares his process for scouting an opponent and sharing information with his players.
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The procedures coaches use to operate must be installed early in camp in order to play fast as part of an offensive attack.
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There’s plenty of ways to game plan: Well, what’s the best answer? Andy Kotelnicki, offensive coordinator at the University of Buffalo has studied this at great length. He believes it is a year round process that begins with understanding yourself as a team, and having a flexible system that does not hinder creativity. In fact,…
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