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The fundamentals and techniques developed by the drills we put together for every position will make or break our offense, defense, or special teams. 

However, for every position to develop, there are some fundamental truths which, if embraced, can help achieve success on the field.

I searched through our library of clinics and pulled out three that are worth reflecting on before we head into camp.

Here are 3 Tips for Developing Your Individual Unit:

#1) From Army Head Coach Jeff Monken - No Missed Assignments or Foolish Penalties

The best plans revolve around controlling the controllables, and that’s exactly what Coach Monken discusses here (click on image for video):

Video: No Missed Assignments

#2) From Baylor Head Coach Dave Aranda - Prepare to Win by Being Fundamentally Sound

The say culture beats scheme, but nothing beats being fundamentally sound on the field. Coach Aranda explains why this is such a high priority for the Baylor Bears (click on image for video):

Video: Fundamentals 

#3) From Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban - Understanding How to Use Discipline

We can change people because we have something that they want to do. It starts by sitting them down and understanding exactly what their goals and expectations are. Coach Saban explains it here (click on image for video):

Video: Discipline is Changing Behavior

With a focus on building your individual position this season, it’s never too late to get resources on your shelf to have at your fingertips when you need to develop a technique or solve a problem with your position group.

With that in mind, I wanted to share these resources which may help you achieve your objectives as a coach this season.

Prep For Camp- Tight Ends Edition

Make the Tight End group the Swiss Army Knife of your offense. Today’s tight ends align in multiple positions, block, catch, and even run the ball. Coaching all of those skill sets requires a knowledgeable and organized position coach. This bundle includes 6 presentations from coaches from Nevada, Rice, FIU, Monmouth and the Miami Dolphins as well as a seminar from Brian Baldinger.

Prep for Camp - Offensive Line Edition

The biggest task of any OL coach is to develop your players as individuals to work together as a unit, the most important unit on the field. The success of the offense revolves around this group opening up lanes and protecting the QB. The coaches presenting in this 6 presentation series are from Toledo, Illinois, UCF, Findlay, James Madison, and Shepherd University.

Prep for Camp - QB Edition

Develop your QB1 from head to toe. The complete quarterback will have a chance to take your team deep into the season and the six coaches in this series cover every aspect of quarterback development. Includes presentations from Hawaii, Kansas, Old Dominion, Maryland, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and private QB coach of Kenny Pickett.

Prep For Camp- Running Backs Edition

Create the every down back. Develop your players to be able to execute on every down and in every situations with the information in these presentations from coaches from Penn State, Wake Forest, Northwestern, SEMO, Lafayette, and LaSalle Colleg Prep.

Prep For Camp- Defensive Backs Edition

Develop the individual and to work together as a unit on the back end of the defense. This group of coaches shares the details of both cornerback and safety play. Presentations from coaches from Florida, Ole Miss, Assumption, Hope, Albany State, and the Denver Broncos, 

Prep For Camp- Linebackers Edition

Create an aggressive level two defenderto shut down the run and take away the underneath pass. Whether you are coaching the guys in the box or on the edge or both, this bundle has you covered. Presentations from Pitt, Arkansas, Washington State, UCLA, UMass, and D2 National Champion Ferris State.

Prep For Camp- Defensive Line Edition

Run Stoppers and QB Sackers. Prepare your guys upfront to dominate the line of scrimmage. Presentations from Cincinnati, Eastern Kentucky, Cornell, James Madison, Indiana, and BYU

And we had very positive response from coaches on these resources designed for Coordinators:

Offensive Coordinator School - 19 presentations covering every aspect of being an offensive coordinator from building an identity to making great calls on game day.

Defensive Coordinator School - 21 presentations covering every aspect from designing a philosophy, planning practice, and games, and play calling.

Special Teams Coordinator School - 11 presentations covering philosophy and organization of every unit and the skills and drills to develop them.

It’s that time of year when we can cue up the “feels like Christmas” tweets as the anticipation of starting camp for any coach comes to its peak. We have prepared our players and ourselves for this opportunity since last December.

Be sure to go into the season armed with the resources that can help you through any sticking points and keep your players and units as well as yourself performing to the best of your abilities.

Always be growing!

Coach Grabowski and the Coaches Clinic Community