A game of dominance, leadership and maximizing performance. Emotions run high in the game of football. It is a game where one team is pitted against another in a battle of real estate. It is not only a contact sport but a game of collision. Once you step on the field there is no place…
Not By Might, But By Spirit
You are a talented group of players and so are they. What will make the difference? Not by might, not by power, but by spirit. It is the ordinary man through extraordinary belief who can achieve the heroic; even the miraculous. To succeed on your battlefield, you don’t need the heroic or miraculous. All you…
The 4-3 Defensive Lineman
Goal: disrupt the running game and sack the quarterback The difference between a 4-3 defensive lineman and a 3-4 defensive lineman is not only in the physical characteristics, but also in the philosophy of the defensive schemes themselves. In a 3-4 defensive structure the primary objective of the three defensive lineman is to occupy the…
Today’s Coaching and Teaching Challenge
The teacher-student, manager-trainee, boss-employee, or coach-player relationship is a two-way street. Both parties must put forth their best effort to succeed. Coaching and teaching in today’s environment can present a very real challenge. I’ve always believed coaching is teaching. I was fortunate to be trained by coaches who felt the same. Organization was paramount to…
The 3-4 Defensive Line
The 3-4 Defensive Lineman are unique and fascinating team players with tremendous size, strength and athleticism. The Defensive Line position is the best when broken down into two segments. Teams will base their defense out of a 3-man front or a 4-man front. The 3-man front is called a 3-4 defense and utilizes three Defensive…
