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The Sweet Spot of Defensive Game Planning
We are nearing Halloween, and chasing ghosts might seem like the seasonal thing to do. Unless you are a defensive coordinator. Defensive game planning can sometimes feel like chasing ghosts.
Opponent-Driven Preparation and the Power of ‘Good on Good’ Practices
The journey from preseason to playoffs is a marathon, not a sprint. Preparing a team to compete at its highest level week after week requires more than just talent; it
Dante Bartee’s Four-Step Approach to Self-Scout
Oregon Ducks Defensive Analyst Dante Bartee emphasizes the importance of methodically analyzing data to determine which plays and strategies are working and which need to be adjusted or scrapped altogether.
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
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