When Carnegie Mellon football scored a commanding 70–29 win over Dickinson, it wasn’t just a display of execution — it was the product of a deliberate Carnegie Mellon football practice model built for rhythm, urgency, and game-day poise. Every rep in practice feels like a live drive on Saturday. Head coach Ryan Larsen and offensive…
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What sets great coaches apart isn’t just what they know—it’s how quickly they make it make sense. Will Lawing, offensive coordinator at Boston College and former NFL assistant, has built his reputation on that edge: the ability to speed things up without losing substance. Whether he’s designing game-day adjustments or shaping the growth of his…
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In this episode from the archives, host Keith Grabowski is joined by Zach Dunn, a member of Keith’s team at USA Football and is now a defensive assistant for the Cleveland Browns. They discuss the strategic use of tempo, analyzing its impact on offense and defense. They break down different tempo strategies and categorize tempo…
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When you think of uptempo football, images of fast-paced, no-huddle offenses immediately come to mind. But Ryan Fleetwood, the offensive coordinator at Salisbury University, has found a unique approach to incorporating uptempo practices into a team that still huddles during games. His philosophy balances the best of both worlds: practicing at breakneck speed while maintaining…
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Offenses continually seek ways to challenge and destabilize defenses. Brad Glenn, Offensive Coordinator of the University of Cincinnati, shared valuable insights on eight key stressors that can equalize a defense, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and strategic combination of these elements. 1. Tempo Tempo is a powerful tool that keeps defenses off balance by accelerating…
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In this segment from the 4th Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Geoff Collins presents his defensive principles. Coach Collins discusses how to implement diverse strategies, handle tempo, and create chaos for opposing offenses.
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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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John Weaver discusses the keys to establishing an uptempo offense, play-calling considerations to create a rhythm, practice methodology, and player workload. This episode is full of great tips to help you improve your tempo as we progress through the season.
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In this episode, Patrick Daberkow tells his story about creating The Headset App, which allows coaches an incredibly affordable way to have the entire staff on the headset on all the channels it needs.
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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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