Hey, coaches! Welcome to the new season! It doesn’t matter if you’re a veteran or just starting out—the first month of practice is key for setting the tone, building a strong foundation, and getting your players excited about the game. Let’s jump in with some general advice to help you make the most out of … Read more
On Sunday, September 29th 2013, the Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings blocked Washington Redskins Punter Sav Rocca‘s punt which was recovered by his teammate FB Jeremy Steward in the endzone for a TD. Here is the crucial phase of the punt block technique cut into 2 sequences from different angles of three pictures each: The Punt Block … Read more
This can easily be a 20-30 minute practice routine, while it can be reduced/condensed to a pre-game routine. This is something we work with at every practice. As the season goes on, I reduce repetitions and ‘speed’ things up to shorten the routine. It is excellent for ‘warming up’ the quarterback before he works with … Read more
If you think you need to make a coaching change, start by asking yourself why. Do you need someone with different skills, a different approach, a different temperament, or maybe more visibility? If you don’t know, you won’t know what to look for in a new coach. Make a Checklist. In order to pinpoint your … Read more
Next to finding the right coach, finding the right place to train is one of the most important considerations for an athlete. Without the right facilities and/or the right atmosphere, an athlete’s career can come to a standstill or at least not progress as fast as it should. Part of the problem is mental: if … Read more
How Important Are Coaches? Anyone who knows sports and who is honest will tell you that it is the athlete, not the coach, who is the most important element. Without talent to work with, even the best coach cannot produce champions. “… great athletes make their coaches look good. I give myself maybe 20% of … Read more