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A Holistic Approach to Technical, Tactical, and Psychological Preparation
In the past, success in football was primarily about physical conditioning, memorizing plays, and putting those together on game day. Now it’s about how well coaches can prepare their 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.
What Gets Measured Gets Managed
Sometimes as coaches, we don’t do the important things often enough. We may install something in camp and then forget to emphasize the key principles daily, or in our time
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
Quarterback-Centric, Tempo Based Offense
Matt Walker, head coach at University of River Falls, was recently recognized as the Coach and Coordinator Head Coach of the Week presented by Hansen Ratings for his leadership and
Winning with a Two Quarterback System
In football, the weeks leading up to the season usually involve determining who is QB1. At Brownsburg High School in Indiana, they began the season with QB1 and QB1A and
The Process: A Compass for Navigating Adversity and Prosperity
Under the leadership of Nick Saban, “The Process” became the cornerstone of Alabama’s football culture, and it created consistent excellence over the Saban era. Now, with Kalen DeBoer leading a
A Guide to Preparing for Uptempo Offense
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
Practicing Like You Play: How Ben Dixon’s Game-Like Practices Lead to Game Day Success
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
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