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Crafting a Winning Run Fit System in Football: Adaptable Tactics for Players of All Skill Levels
In the ever-evolving game of football, it's essential to have a dynamic and adaptable run fit system that caters to players with varying levels of ...

Use Quick Game Calls to Attack the Defense

Rocky Long shares details of the Syracuse 3-3 Stack

Who created the RPO

Crafting a Winning Run Fit System in Football: Adaptable Tactics for Players of All Skill Levels
In the ever-evolving game of football, it’s essential to have a dynamic and adaptable run fit system that caters to players with varying levels of

Use Quick Game Calls to Attack the Defense
Current Arizona State Tight Ends Coach Jason Mohns led Saguaro to its seventh state championship in 2021 in Arizona including wins over two top 25

The Art of Building a Winning Defensive Football Team: Strategies, Mindset, and Techniques for Success
Mastering the art of building a winning defensive football team requires a combination of skill, strategy, and determination. In his talk at THSCA Coaching School,

Rocky Long shares details of the Syracuse 3-3 Stack
Tony White takes his 3-3 to Nebraska in 2023, but Syracuse is in good hands under the guidance of defensive coordinator Rocky Long. Coach Long

Who created the RPO
The run-pass option (RPO) play has become increasingly popular in modern football, both in the college and professional ranks. The RPO allows the quarterback to

Which Plays Actually Work
As a coach you should always be evaluating your playbook and your team to figure out what actually works and why. We started a discussion

Identifying Your Guy At Quarterback
How do you know who the guy is that should be your Quarterback and what should you be looking for in him? The Physical Requirements

How to Gather Information About Your Team
In order to lead your team, you must know as much as possible about them. In order to learn about them, you must gather information.

Practice Planning for Offense
One of the questions I get asked all the time is how do you practice. I truly believe that there are so many factors that

What Makes a Coach a “Players'” Coach?
All through my career I have met, and worked with different coaches. Some coaches are new school, some are old school, and some are from

How to Deal With Burnout as a Football Coach
“There are two types of coaches, them that’s fired and them that’s gonna be fired” Bum Phillips If you have not figured it out yet,

The Essential Parts to a Football Practice
Every program is limited with the amount of time they get in preparation for a game. Some states have practice limitations where all teams are

The Top 10 “Do Nots” for a Head Football Coach
1. Do not think you are the smartest person on every subject in the room Learn to Delegate “If you delegate tasks, you create followers.

How to be a Student of the Game Part 2
This is Part 2 — read Part 1 here. Read, read and read (or listen, listen and listen) Coaching materials are plentiful and useful. I

Special Teams Coverage Drills for Success
In the , I wrote about organizing your special teams and how we plan for a week of practice. This issue, I want to share

How to Organize and Plan a Successful Special Teams Unit
I’ve been coaching high school football since 2001. For the majority of that time, I’ve coordinated special teams or been responsible for several of the

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Crafting a Winning Run Fit System in Football: Adaptable Tactics for Players of All Skill Levels
In the ever-evolving game of football, it’s essential to have a dynamic and adaptable run fit system that caters to players with varying levels of

Use Quick Game Calls to Attack the Defense
Current Arizona State Tight Ends Coach Jason Mohns led Saguaro to its seventh state championship in 2021 in Arizona including wins over two top 25

The Art of Building a Winning Defensive Football Team: Strategies, Mindset, and Techniques for Success
Mastering the art of building a winning defensive football team requires a combination of skill, strategy, and determination. In his talk at THSCA Coaching School,

Rocky Long shares details of the Syracuse 3-3 Stack
Tony White takes his 3-3 to Nebraska in 2023, but Syracuse is in good hands under the guidance of defensive coordinator Rocky Long. Coach Long

Who created the RPO
The run-pass option (RPO) play has become increasingly popular in modern football, both in the college and professional ranks. The RPO allows the quarterback to

Which Plays Actually Work
As a coach you should always be evaluating your playbook and your team to figure out what actually works and why. We started a discussion

Identifying Your Guy At Quarterback
How do you know who the guy is that should be your Quarterback and what should you be looking for in him? The Physical Requirements

How to Gather Information About Your Team
In order to lead your team, you must know as much as possible about them. In order to learn about them, you must gather information.

Practice Planning for Offense
One of the questions I get asked all the time is how do you practice. I truly believe that there are so many factors that

What Makes a Coach a “Players'” Coach?
All through my career I have met, and worked with different coaches. Some coaches are new school, some are old school, and some are from

How to Deal With Burnout as a Football Coach
“There are two types of coaches, them that’s fired and them that’s gonna be fired” Bum Phillips If you have not figured it out yet,

The Essential Parts to a Football Practice
Every program is limited with the amount of time they get in preparation for a game. Some states have practice limitations where all teams are

The Top 10 “Do Nots” for a Head Football Coach
1. Do not think you are the smartest person on every subject in the room Learn to Delegate “If you delegate tasks, you create followers.

How to be a Student of the Game Part 2
This is Part 2 — read Part 1 here. Read, read and read (or listen, listen and listen) Coaching materials are plentiful and useful. I

Special Teams Coverage Drills for Success
In the , I wrote about organizing your special teams and how we plan for a week of practice. This issue, I want to share

How to Organize and Plan a Successful Special Teams Unit
I’ve been coaching high school football since 2001. For the majority of that time, I’ve coordinated special teams or been responsible for several of the