Team Sports Strategies

November 18, 2010

Synchronized movements to apply defensive pressure

A question asked frequently within defensive circles is, “When is the best time to apply defensive pressure?” We believe the answer to this question is from the opening kickoff to the final play. The most difficult football games for me to view are...


November 4, 2010

Maximizing Practice Time for the Wing-T Offensive Line

Offensive line coaches can borrow a phrase from high school English teachers as a guiding principle in the use of alliteration: “Prior Preparation and Planning Prevents Poor Performance Pain.”If the coach’s goal is to maximize practice time, incre...


October 21, 2010

Select Team Coaches Vs. High School Coaches

Katy, bar the door — this subject hits a raw nerve.There’s a cold war going on right now in amateur athletics. On one side are the high school coaches across the nation. The other side of the skirmish is comprised of the individuals who coach selec...


September 23, 2010

Larry Kehres, University of Mount Union: Roll Pass Double Cross

Larry Kehres, former head football coach at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio, is considered a mastermind when it comes to scoring touchdowns in the red zone. He shared one of his favorite red-zone passing plays, which is called "Roll P...


September 23, 2010

First Canadian University Football Team Joins The NCAA

Victory on the college football field requires careful planning, tireless preparation, clear communication and flawless execution by the team and coaching staff. Being the first Canadian college football program to be granted NCAA membership definite...