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 of the most explosive offenses in college football is a masterclass in self-taught innovation. Let’s explore the key lessons from Coach Chance’s experience in creating…
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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 a “final dress rehearsal,” offering players a game-like experience that boosts both their confidence and readiness for the upcoming game. They utilize this as part…
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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 a fine-tuned machine that executes at a high level on game day, Riepma uses a high-intensity practice drill known as the Tempo Run Period. This…
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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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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. It became so popular that the UFL San Antonio Brahmas Offensive Coordinator AJ Smith called it the “RPO of the Year” in 2022 on Coach…
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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 the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, he shared his thoughts on how he and his staff use boundary plays to keep defenses off balance and maximize…
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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 for their growth but also for the improvement of their teammates? Brent Allen, Offensive Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has a simple yet effective…
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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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The old adage “practice how you play” is more than just a slogan; it’s a mindset that that leads to game day success. For Ben Dixon, the offensive coordinator at Calvin, it’s all about preparing his players to execute under real-game conditions by simulating those same conditions in practice—both physically and mentally. Game-Like Tempo and Efficiency…
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When you think of uptempo football, images of fast-paced, no-huddle offenses immediately come to mind. But Ryan Fleetwood, the offensive coordinator at Salisbury University, has found a unique approach to incorporating uptempo practices into a team that still huddles during games. His philosophy balances the best of both worlds: practicing at breakneck speed while maintaining…
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