Texas HS Football Coaches in the Playoffs and What you can Learn from them
Nov 12, 2021 3:46 am
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The Texas High School Playoffs are beginning and we are excited for all of the coaches and teams who have worked so hard to reach this point in the season.
We know the pride that there is in Texas high school football and we love seeing so many Texas coaches sharing their knowledge with others.
There’s nothing tougher than football in Texas, so it’s always good to learn from those who are having success.
In addition to the traditional offense you see today, there are some great niche offenses like the triple option, the wing-t, and the Texas Slot-T shared by these coaches.
There’s innovative defensive coaches as well, combining defenses into multiple fronts and playing coverages that take things away.
Here’s a rundown of all of the Texas ball coaches that you can study.
6A D1
- Chad Morris - Allen (8-2) vs Hebron(5-5): Running Game and Play Action
- Bob Wager - Martin(8-2) vs. Nimitz (6-5) : Building a Complete Team
- Reginald Samples - Duncanville (8-1) vs. Belton(6-4): Duncanville Strength & Conditioning
- Larry Hill - Smithson Valley (8-2) vs. Madison (6-4) : What’s the Plan?
- Jon Kay - North Shore (9-1) vs. Dobie (8-2): North Shore Defense
- Vance Washington - Permian (8-2) vs. Franklin (8-2) : 3-4 plus the 3-3 Stack
6A D2
- John Abendschan - Boswell (5-4) vs V.R Eaton (8-2): Intentional Culture Always Wins
- Scott Peach - Arlington (4-6) vs Dallas Jesuit (9-1): Hiring a Coaching Staff
- Rodney Webb - Guyer (9-1) vs Flower Mound (5-5): Turning Lemons into Lemonade
- Carlos Lynn - Cedar Hill (6-4) vs Bryan (4-6): Longhorn Bootcamp - a Way of Life
- Gary Joseph - Katy (10-0) vs Fort Bend Clements (7-3): Winning Up Front
- Todd Dodge - Westlake (10-0) vs Hutto (5-5): Training a Championship QB 3x1 &2x2 Passing Game
- John Walsh - San Marcos (5-5) vs Vandegrift (9-1): Eliminating the Plus One
- Cody Alexander - Waxahachie (6-4) vs. Temple (8-2): Match Quarters
5A D1
- Bobby Acosta - Del Valle (7-3) vs. Amarillo (8-2): Triple Threat System
- John King - Longview (7-3) vs. Magnolia (7-3): In-Season Practice Organization
- Randy Allen - Highland Park (9-1) vs. New Caney (7-3): The Art of Coaching Character
- Ken Plunk - Tascosa (8-2) vs El Dorado (4-6): Multiple Option Offense - Schemes, Drills & Techniques
- Kelley Lee - Veterans Memorial (7-3) vs. Corpus Christi (9-1): Ground Strike Offense
- Dave Henigan - Ryan (9-1) vs White (6-4): Denton Ryan Offense, Less is More
5A D2
- Tim Buchanan - Aledo (10-0) vs Hillcrest (7-3): Run Game Progression
4A D2
- Travis Reeve - Cuero (9-1) vs Young Men Leadership Academy (3-6): Inside/Outside Run Game with RPO
- Scott Surratt - Carthage (9-0) vs Gatesville (4-6): Multiple Pass Protection Isolated Slant & Go + Keeper
- Alan Haire - Salado (7-3) vs Rusk (8-2) Texas Slot T Game Planning Texas Slot T Tempo Offense
- Josh Gibson - Pleasant Grove (5-5) vs. Canton (6-4): Holding Defenses Accountable with the Sugar Huddle
3A D1
- Tommy Psencik - Hallettsville (8-2) vs C.H Yoe (4-6): Foundations to Brahmas Football Plan
3A D2
- Chris Koetting - Canadian (7-3) vs Idalou (8-2): Wildcat Screen Game
- Jake Fieszel - Gunter (10-0) vs Scurry Rosser (5-5): Gunter Pistol - Combo of Flexbone, Wing-T and Spread
2A D1
- Daniel Boedeker - Shiner (10-0) vs. Harper (7-3): Trust the Process
Good luck to all coaches in the UIL Playoffs. We hope your journey leads to AT&T Stadium!
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