Coach ,Defensive success must go beyond “who has the chalk last.” Sure, we all want to outscheme, but having a focus on details, and a strong understanding of your defensive arsenal will help far beyond having the chalk last.Today we start by l...
Coach -Few programs command as much respect in high school football as St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio. Under the tutelage of defensive coordinator Pete Pappas, the St. Edward Eagles have achieved success on the field.Pappas has been part of...
Coach ,When he was 26, Scotty Walden was the youngest head coach in college football. Still one of the youngest D1 coaches in the country, he discusses the evolution of his offensive principles, which have led them to three consecutive winning s...
Coach - As offensive coordinators, the key to success lies in meticulous game planning and structured weekly workflows.Drawing from the practices of Lincoln Riley, head coach at the USC, we can gain valuable insights into an effective approach...
Coach -Quick question, don't overthink it.What's third and short?You said 1 to 3. Maybe 1 to 2. Whatever it was, you didn't have to think about it - it's on a laminated sheet somewhere, it got written in August, and it'll still be there in November....
Coach ,Coach Merfeld, who has coached at both the small-college and high school levels, specializes in coverage, defensive back play, and special teams. His presentations are known for their sharp focus, zeroing in on practical, implementable strateg...
Coach ,It’s July 4th weekend and we all enjoy fireworks!Today we will look at how to create some fireworks (explosives) in your offense.Set the Stage - ProtectionLet’s start with one of the best offenses in the countryFerris State has been at the top...
Coach -Modern offenses present a variety of challenges.Empty sets, boundary overloads, rapid-fire screens, and hybrid spacing looks are becoming normal across all levels. If you’re not preparing for them, you’re falling behind.New(ish) Ole Miss HC Pe...
Coach -Last time, Coach Zangl showed you where the box lines up. This is what the box does the instant the ball moves.Those tight alignments only pay off if the defender knows what to do with the block coming at him. That is block deconstruction, an...
Coach -Most multiple defenses break at the install. Five fronts means five sets of rules, and the kid lining up is a half-step late because he's thinking instead of playing.Coach Michael Zangl puts the multiplicity somewhere the player never has to...