Keeping Players Mentally Sharp as Camp Progresses
Todd Drury and Kyle Segler discuss how they work to keep players mentally sharp and progressing over the obstacle of hitting a mental lull as they work through camp.
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Beating the Mid-Camp Lull with Competition and Fun
Michael Toerper and John Tomlinson discuss ways to bring energy into meetings, competition-infused periods throughout practice, and off-field messages. There are plenty of ideas here to keep energy flowing all the way to week one.
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Mid-Camp Evaluation and Adjustments of Personnel and Scheme
Dante Bartee and Matt Drinkall express thoughts on evaluating players and deciding who is most ready, while developing down-roster depth. They also share ideas on what schemes should be getting repetitions heading towards the season’s first kickoff.
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Player Leadership in Camp Plus Early Tackling Considerations
Vince DiGaetano, assistant coach at Fordham University, joins us all season long as our in-house tackling expert. In this episode, Coach DiGaetano provides tips for cultivating leadership amongst the players in the program as well as how to rep tackling fundamentals early in camp.
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Creating Team Cohesion in Camp
Tyler Roehl and Mike Elder explore strategies and shed light on how to create a strong sense of togetherness during the critical camp period. From team-building exercises to promoting open communication, they share invaluable wisdom that benefits coaches at all levels.
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Clear Communication: The Vehicle for a Strong Culture
Eric Marty, Cris Reisert, and Brendan Walsh provide ideas for how all coaches can be better leaders in camp communication so that they are setting their teams up for a successful season.
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Bring the Juice! Setting the Tone for Camp
Siddiq Haynes, Dan Carrel, and Scotty Walden share how they bring energy and set the tone for the day. Whether it’s starting a meeting or creating drills and practice flows conducive to bringing the juice, coaching energy is contagious, and it’s important that it permeates throughout the entire program.
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Setting Clear Expectations and Procedures for Camp
Chris Softley, Chris Kappas, and Brett Arkelian share insights into how they set the stage for success as camp kicks off and build the foundation upon which they operate.
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Camp Activities That Build Team Chemistry
Randy Jackson, Grant Caserta, and Steve Steele share their best ideas for camp activities that reveal the unique personalities of players and coaches by creating opportunities to perform and compete outside the realm of football.
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The Benefits of Using a Fullback – Carmen Bricillo, Offensive Line Coach, Las Vegas Raiders
In this segment from his presentation at the 2023 COOL Clinic, Carmen Bricillo shares the benefits of using a fullback in the offense, as well as an overview of three schemes: the lead draw, sprint boss, and toss crack.
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