Offense

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 Coach Larry Kehres built his offenses on the principle of “Players-Formations-Plays.” It’s been a philsophy that the dozens of coaches at the high school, college,…

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Using Film Grading and Game Goals to Improve and Stay Process-Oriented

Hall of Fame Coach Bill Walsh was known for his process-oriented approach to the game. He once said, “The score takes care of itself if you take care of the process. It’s not about playing for the scoreboard, but about preparing in a way that will lead to success.” It’s a sound approach that allows…

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Brad Glenn, The 8 Stressors That Equalize a Defense – Offensive Coordinator, Cincinnati

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast presented by Vertical Raise, Brad Glenn, Offensive Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach at the University of Cincinnati, shares his expert insights on eight key strategies to level the playing field for your offense. Brad discusses how these “equalizers” can be used to gain a strategic advantage,…

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Buddy Blevins, Embracing the Chaos of Install- Co-Offensive Coordinator, Idaho State

In this episode of the Coach and Coordinator Podcast, Buddy Blevins, co-offensive coordinator at Idaho State, discusses the importance of embracing chaos during camp installations. He explores the evolution of offensive strategies, particularly the run-and-shoot offense. Buddy emphasizes understanding the ‘why’ behind plays and integrating player decision-making on the field. Focusing on technique, effort, and…

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#1 Red Zone Offense Keys to Success – Ryan Larsen, Head Coach, Carnegie Mellon University

In this segment from the 2024 D3 Top 25 Clinic, Ryan Larsen shares the way the Tartans plan and practice their Red Zone offense. His template for excelling in this area of offense is one that can be utilized at all levels.

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Position Culture + Pass Game Organization – Jim Chapin, OC/QB Coach, Eastern Washington

In this Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic segment, Jim Chapin shares Eastern Washington’s cultural foundation of collective identity and systematic group behavior. He then delves into pass game organization while sharing the basics of EWU’s stop light progression.

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Programming and Practice Structure of a 4x State Champion – Eric Kjar, Head Coach, Corner Canyon High School (UT)

In this Champions episode, presented by Signature Championship Rings, Eric Kjar shares the approach he’s taken and the details behind Corner Canyon’s strength and speed programming and practice structure, as well as their prolific offense, which is powered by a successful screen game.

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#1 Defense in College Football and Developing Players off the Field – Jim Catanzaro, Head Coach, Lake Forest College

In this episode, Jim Catanzaro shares what it takes to create a top-ranked defensive unit, both from the player development side on and off the field, as well as how the offense fits into that picture.

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Running a Pro-Tempo Style Offense – Eliah Drinkwitz, Head Coach, University of Missouri

In this episode from our archives, Eli Drinkwitz, head coach at the University of Missouri, shares how he implements a pro-tempo style of offense to attack opposing defenses.

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The Strategic Power of the Self-Scout

James Vint looks at simple ways to make data efficient for your time and produce actionable information. These wrinkles and adjustments put your offense in a position to win as the season rolls on.

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