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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A frequent offensive coach-ism is that the running game is a quarterback’s best friend. Of course that’s true, but we all know, there will be a time when the result of the game will be placed squarely on the quarterback’s shoulders. Developing a young quarterback is one of the coach’s most complex tasks. The pressure…
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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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