Special Teams

Jeff Simmons Shares His Keys to Film Study to Block More Punts

Carnegie Mellon dominated punt blocking in 2023, and they are continuing that trend in 2024. The Tartans led the nation in 2023 with 10 blocked kicks, including eight blocked punts. In 2024, they currently hold the top spot again, with three blocked punts and six blocked kicks so far. For special teams coordinator Jeff Simmons…

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The Shift from Play Caller to Game Manager

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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