Offensive Line

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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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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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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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.

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The Use of Technology for a More Efficient and Effective Self-Scout – AJ Antonescu, Offensive Line Coach, Lake Travis High School (TX)

In this episode, AJ Antonescu discusses the tools and workflows deployed by the Cavaliers to improve their self-scout and game planning, as well as the new technology platform they use to make it simple and accurate.

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Why Inside Footwork in the Vols Offense – Glen Elarbee, OL Coach, University of Tennessee

In this COOL Clinic segment, Glen Elarbee explains how the Vols are successful in the run game, the context within what they do, and why it works for them.

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Setting Up Your Scheme for Success – Darnell Stapleton, Offensive Line Coach, Florida

In this segment from Lauren’s First and Goal, Darnell Stapleton shares his philosophies, aiming points, blocking techniques, count rules, as well as traits he looks for in recruiting offensive linemen fit for his zone scheme and desired style of play.

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A Holistic Approach to Protecting the Passer – Dan Gonzalez, Football Consultant, Former HS/College Coach

In this episode from our archives, Dan Gonzalez, long-time coach at both the high school and college levels as well as offense consultant, discusses taking a holistic approach to protecting the passer. Every facet of the offensive plan, from protection principles, to route design, to formations should have protection as a key consideration.

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Flexibility and Creativity to Stay Ahead of the Defense – Scott Lemn, Head Coach, Bridgewater College

In this episode, Scott Lemn discusses his process for evolving an offense with flexibility by design and an openness to creativity. He explains how teaching is central to this process and how the workflow and tools coaches have at their disposal help teach players in a way that is most relevant to them.

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The Joe Moore Award Process for Determining the Best OL – Lance Zierlein, NFL Analyst

In this episode, Lance Zierlein shares his involvement in the Joe Moore Award, sheds light on the process for determining the award’s winning unit, and reveals the characteristics of the highest-performing offensive line units and coaches in the country.

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