Coaching Points from Super Bowl Champion Coaches
Feb 10, 2023 1:01 pm
Coach ,
It’s Super Bowl LVII weekend and in honor of that we are sharing coaching points from the recent Super Bowl Champions who have presented at the C.O.O.L. Clinic.
Here’s some coaching points and drills that you can use to create elite run blockers and pass protectors.
Super Bowl LVI Champion - Kevin Carberry
Getting a High Leg or Two High Legs on Duo Combination is important to the success of the play. It creates a solid double team here they can lift the defender off the ground. LA Rams OL Coach Kevin Carberry explains it here (click on images for videos):
Super Bowl LV Champion - Joe Gilbert
In 2020 that was the key to the Bucs success and a Super Bowl win. Offensive Line Coach Joe Gilbert spoke about “Fundamentals and Techniques in Protecting Tom Brady” at the COOL Clinic.
Specifically, the offensive tackles need to do their job. Coach Gilbert believes the three components for an OT’s success are “Set Line, Punch, and Mirror.” (click on image for video):
Video: Offensive Tackle Protection Techniques
Keeping the hands tight is crucial in the punch. Using a slightly deflated volleyball helps train the tight hands to be able to execute a tight hands punch. He explains that in this video (click on image for video):
Super Bowl LIV Champion - Andy Heck
For Partick Mahomes this Sunday, big lanes essentially turn it into a 7-on-7 for Mahomes; it’s something the Eagles don’t want to see.
Of course, after the understanding of the “what,” it comes down to “how,” and to Coach Heck a big part of that is body position.
In this video, he shares several drills he uses to teach correct body position. These are drills that can be utilized in the off-season (click on image for video):
Knowing where to help and for how long can help create the clean pocket. Coach Heck emphasizes the importance of “holding space.” What does that mean? It means that, for example, a Center who is sliding left but has no gap threat will not just punch to his right and move away. He will sit and keep an arm in to “hold the space” keeping his eyes on his gap and going there when he needs to go. Coach Heck illustrates that with this clip (click on image for video):
Coach Heck gave a thorough presentation at the 2022 C.O.O.L Clinic.
Super Bowl XLV Champion - Joe Philbin
Joe Philbin moved on from the Cowboys, but will continue to be known as an elite OL Coach. He feels that 5 man protection is generally similar across all levels. He shares his principles of pass protection and objectives in this video (click on image for video):
Super Bowl Champion XXXVII - Jon Gruden
At the Annual C.O.O.L. Clinic, Jon Gruden delivered this entertaining and educational presentation on "What I Look for When Hiring an Offensive Line Coach."
Coach Gruden took us through every aspect of what he looks for which is a lot! From characteristics of the individual to specific knowledge and how to put it all together to get it from the chalk board to the grass, Coach Gruden left no stone unturned in delivering everything needed from this critical hire.
He explains what characteristics he looks for in this video. Of course this applies to any position coach:
Video: Characteristics of a Good Coach
The 2023 Clinic Line-up and ticket will be released soon, but until then you can enjoy the pas clinics from all current and former NFL coaches in the C.O.O.L. Clinic library for 50% off. See them here.
Always be growing!
Coach Grabowski