Offensive Coordinator

Hidden Yardage: How Smart Offenses Win Without Converting Every Third Down

Smart offenses don’t always chase the sticks. XFL coach Charlie Eger explains how hidden yardage—short gains, smart throws, and field position—can protect the quarterback, preserve morale, and keep your team in position to win on third down.

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Part 1 – Beyond the Buzzword: What Complementary Football Really Means

Complementary football isn’t just about time of possession. It’s a risk management strategy that aligns offense, defense, and special teams for better game-day decisions.

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If You Build It: The Self-Taught Journey of Drew Chance and the #1 Offense in America

When Drew Chance stepped into his role as offensive coordinator at Illinois College, he didn’t just inherit a playbook—he built his own. His journey from studying tape to leading one…

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Friday Drives-The Final Dress Rehearsal

Friday Drives at Linfield, led by Offensive Coordinator Brett Elliott, have become a major component of pre-game preparation. Unlike traditional walkthroughs or highly scripted practices, Friday Drives are designed as…

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Tempo Run Period to Promote Efficient Operations

At Alma College, Offensive Coordinator Zach Riepma runs a temnpo offense that capitazizes on running their plays through a variety of personnel groups. In order to turn that offense into…

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Managing Quarterback Workload

Managing a quarterback’s workload is crucial for peak performance throughout the season. From early-season arm care to late-season tapering, learn effective strategies that balance physical and mental reps, ensuring QBs stay sharp and healthy. Coach Mason Espinosa shares his insights on optimizing practice routines for maximum efficiency.

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Will Stein’s Razor Concept

The “arrow” RPO which pairs bubble blocking by perimeter blocking with an arrow route from a tight end or receiver has become an extremely popular way to attack the defense….

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Boundary Attack

Shawn Glosek, Offensive Coordinator at Washington & Jefferson, has developed a precise approach to attacking the boundary, leveraging defensive tendencies and creating quick, efficient gains. In a recent conversation on…

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Building a Strong Unit Through Teaching, Challenging, and Encouraging

As coaches, we all strive to develop not just athletes, but leaders on and off the field. But how do you create an environment where players take responsibility not only…

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The Players-Formations-Plays Game Planning Process

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…

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