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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
Balancing Head Coaching and Coordinating Roles
In most of the coaching profession, especially at the high school and small college levels, coaches often wear multiple hats. For many, the combination of head coach and coordinator can
Adjusting to Hit the Mark
We all love to come in the day after they game and fill our goal board up with check marks or decals. However, not every aspect of the game goes
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
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