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All 10% Coaches share the core value of having a growth mindset. They commit to always learning, challenging, and adapting. And reading is the best way to fuel growth. Reading all the time. By reading, successful coaches set themselves apart, become a linchpin for their programs, and find the winning edge. At Coach and Coordinator, we believe in the written word and sharing it through the Coach and Coordinator Blog with all aspiring 10% Coaches.
Time Well Spent – How Less Practice Time Led to Better Performance
The “grind” is often seen as the pathway to success,
Building a Legacy: Love, Hardwork, and Community
When we think of a football coach, most people picture
Fast and Focused – Uptempo Practices for Huddle Teams
When you think of uptempo football, images of fast-paced, no-huddle
Stepping It Up – DePauw’s Defensive Game Goals
At DePauw University, the defense isn’t just a unit—it’s a
Elevating Your Program
Atascocita High School football has seen a transformation under the
QB Friendly Concepts: Inside the Playbooks That Make Young Quarterbacks Thrive
A frequent offensive coach-ism is that the running game is
Shaped by Coaches – Shaping Players
For Antonio Graham, head coach at Owasso High School, football
How Peter Stuursma Uses Staff Autonomy, Culture Building, and Outside Evaluation to Drive Winning Programs
Peter Stuursma, head coach of Hope College football, has built
Reed Florence’s Step-by-Step Approach to Game Planning
An offense that executes, moves the chains and scores points
How the Three-Ball Drill Prepares Players to Defend RPO
As it has been for the last decade, the Run-Pass
100 Hours to Kickoff – A Teaching Progression
It’s easy to point to a failed play and attribute
Getting More Out of Your Scout Teams
Scout teams are often the unsung heroes of a successful
Using Film Grading and Game Goals to Improve and Stay Process-Oriented
Hall of Fame Coach Bill Walsh was known for his
The Shift from Play Caller to Game Manager
With back-to-back state championships, Kyle Schmitt, the head coach at
The Drill Catalog – A Powerful Player Development Tool
Developing and using a drill catalog is a powerful tool
The 8 Stressors That Equalize a Defense: Insights from Brad Glenn
Offenses continually seek ways to challenge and destabilize defenses. Brad
Mastering the Art of Self-Scouting: A Guide for Defensive Coordinators
As a defensive coordinator, your primary goal is to build
Connectivity of Plays: Using the Mini Series for More Effective Play Calling
Homer Smith’s Philosophy on Creating Mini-Series for Offensive Success Homer
Cut the Face: Better Pursuit, Better Tackling
The smart coach knows the importance of limiting big hits
Defending Bunch Sets: Insights from Coach Brian Vaughn
Brian Vaughn, creator of the renowned Blitzology website, a treasure
System Design and Adjustments: Insights from Karson Pike
It’s easy to become enthralled by a concept trending on
Tyler Hopperton’s Revolutionary Approach: No Depth Chart
Tyler Hopperton’s Innovative Idea At 27 and with no prior
Hal Mumme’s Insight and Method for Selecting Personnel
When selecting personnel, Hal Mumme, a pioneer of the Air
More Than Just a Banquet: Ideas for Honoring Your Seniors and Celebrating a Successful Season
It’s important to celebrate success. For Prince Avenue, state champions three of the last four seasons, it starts with a sweatshirt and ends with a hug from dad.
At a Crossroads: A Unique Transition Away from the Sidelines While Remaining Close to the Game
After more than a decade of coaching at the highest levels of college football, Zach Crespo found a new football career path and a focus on family with Vertical Raise.
The Sideline of the Future: Why Technology Tools and Real-Time Analytics Influence Winning Outcomes
Tom Herman, head coach at Florida Atlantic, opines on all things technology, what’s useful, what’s not, and how he stays ahead of trends to stay ahead of the competition.
Coach and Coordinator Announces Vertical Raise as Podcast Sponsor and Official Fundraising Partner
Vertical Raise is the technology leader in fundraising, delivering a platform to coaches that exponentially increases donations for programs across the country.
Every Season Has a Story: Notes from 7x (Consecutively) State Champion Head Coach Steve Steele
The head coach at Riggs High School in Pierre, South Dakota opens up about what it takes to win a championship, and then do it again six more years in a row.
Coach and Coordinator Partners with Modern Football to Showcase Top Coaches on Technology’s Leading-Edge
Modern Football Technology harnesses the power of tendencies to improve self-scouting, game planning, and in-game decision making, all from one platform.
Coach and Coordinator Partners with Signature Champions to Add Champion Coaches to Podcast Lineup
Champions, presented by Signature Championship Rings, showcases high school football’s best head coaches, most elite programs, and champion moments.
Insight into the Preparations and Teachings of a Top Defensive Passing Game Coordinator
Terry Joseph, Passing Game Coordinator and DB Coach at the University of Texas, shares his process for scouting an opponent and sharing information with his players.
How To Select the Right Playbook Software for an Integrated Workflow in Your Program
Onalaska High School in Wisconsin deploys must-have technology tools to execute a streamlined process that ensures the entire staff and players are on the same page.
Communicate Better, Play Faster: Headset Technology Reimagined at a Fraction of the Cost
Concordia University HC Patrick Daberkow spearheads an innovation that improves communication and tempo, while freeing up budget to spend more on coaches.
How To Improve Your Self-Scout, Game Plan, and In-Game Decision Making from One Platform
Six-time Texas state champion Lake Travis High School deploys Modern Football Technology to harness the power of analytics for a competitive advantage.
Phil Longo’s Don’t Blink Offense – The Magic Formula
Wisconsin OC Phil Longo brings to the Big Ten his version of the Air Raid, a simple and efficient offensive philosophy built around personnel and balance.
The Hot Gap Plus 3️ Gap Scheme RPOs to Stress the Defense
Gap schemes found their way into the RPO world. But they require a different approach than the initial wave of inside zone.
Adding Multiplicity and Flexibility with the Counter Play
In this era of inside zone schemes, the counter, a play popularized by Joe Gibbs in Washington in the 1980’s, has returned.
5 Ways to Protect the RPO
Many RPO throws do not stretch the defense deep. Learn from a few of the top offensive minds who are finding answers for defenses that react quickly or take away throws to the second level.
The RPO of the Year
First mentioned in AJ Smith’s episode of OC Office Hour, we unpack one of the emerging trends of 2022 through the perspectives of some of the foremost offensive coaches in college football.
Coach and Coordinator Podcast Transcripts: Teach Tapes with Steve Hauser (Week 4): It’s All About the Ball
Coach Hauser showcased many drills deployed by NFL coaches to practice ball security and takeaways.
Coach and Coordinator Podcast Transcripts: OC Office Hour with AJ Smith: Dissecting Emerging Trends in 2022
Our interview with AJ Smith covered many aspects of RPO, condensed formations, and playing to the strengths of your personnel.
Coach and Coordinator Podcast Transcripts: OC Office Hour with John Tomlinson: Creating a QB-Friendly Offense
Our interview with John Tomlinson traversed many helpful elements of a QB-friendly system.
Phil Longo on Instinctiveness: Play the Best Eleven
A coach’s job is to get the best eleven on the field. But who are they? North Carolina Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo says it’s the guys who can play instinctively.
No Sweat Thursday and Fast Friday
Made popular by UCLA Head Coach Chip Kelly, No Sweat Thursdays and Fast Fridays are being used more and more by teams looking to optimize gameday performance.
3 Tips on Installing Procedures and Running an Uptempo Offense
The procedures coaches use to operate must be installed early in camp in order to play fast as part of an offensive attack.
Protect the Team
Super Bowl winning head coach Mike Shanahan presents an important idea. It is vital to a team avoiding unnecessary injuries that put the team’s season in jeopardy.
Avoid a Quarterback Controversy – An Objective System for Grading Your Quarterbacks
The quarterback is the most visible position on the field. Choosing the right starter is critical to team success.
Coach Profile: Who is Kyle Segler?
Segler is a fourth generation coach. He grew up learning to listen to what was being said, do things the right way, and value relationships.
Coach Profile: Who is Lewis Caralla?
Lew Caralla is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Georgia Tech University. He’s a key piece of the culture that Head Coach Geoff Collins is building.
Offense R&D Series: Interior Offensive Line, Part 2
By Keith Grabowski In Part 1 we focused on utilizing
2 Minute Clinic: Rob Everett-Read 2 Quarters vs. 2 Removed
2 Minute Clinic: Rob Everett-Read 2 Quarters (Cover 9) vs.
2 Minute Clinic: P.J. Fleck-Defining Culture
2 Minute Clinic: P.J. Fleck-Defining Culture Coach Fleck’s definition of
Offense R&D Series – The Interior Offensive Line, Part 1
It is the time of the year where we evaluate
12 Days of Christmas – Distort the Defense with Power Read
One play that we fell in love with because of
A Better Definition of Game Planning
There’s plenty of ways to game plan: Well, what’s the
Clinic Season Kicks Off – Can’t Miss Speakers
Tomorrow the clinic season begins with the Illinois High School
Double Your Hits, Hurries, and Sacks on the QB
When I was coaching at Baldwin Wallace University, our defensive
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals for Football Coaches
Black Friday Deals Portal – 96 Deals For Football Coaches
Stand Out! A Game Plan for Your Next Coaching Job
COVID has provided an incredible challenge for all of us
Wake Forest’s Slow Mesh RPO for Explosive Plays
By Keith Grabowski Wake Forest has found consistent offensive success
All-22 Tuesday – The Double Wing and Diamond Formations to Create Misdirection
All-22 Tuesday is a collaboration between First Down Playbook and
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