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One of the most popular sports in the United States, American football attracts millions of spectators annually. It’s championship game, the Super Bowl, pulls in consistently high ratings and viewership—2018’s game averaged more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Originally based on rugby, the game has evolved over decades into the sport it is today.

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4-4 Defense Blitz Packages
June 2, 2023
When you call a blitz, the defenders must blitz hard! Half-hearted blitzes will lead to you giving up big plays. You can live by the blitz, but you can also die by the blitz. The the 4-4 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen (2-defensive tackles (T) and 2- defensive ends (E)). […]
If an NFL Player Ruled Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
“Over time you keep doing a skill set and you build a foundation. You just keep building and building and its part of your system. Part of your game. It sticks with you.” If Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller were in charge of the youth sports universe, kids would love practice because it would […]
Nickel and Dime Defenses
June 2, 2023
Teams with athletic personnel can run the nickel defense more often if the additional defensive back is big and strong enough to play closer to the line of scrimmage but athletic enough to drop into coverage. The nickel defense in football refers to a lineup with five defensive backs, and the dime package features six […]
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Exercise Builds Strength in Neck and Spine
June 2, 2023
This makes it a great warm-up drill that players can complete in pre-practice so they can begin to get their brains focused on the work ahead of them. As a football coach it is critical to put your players in a position where they are 100 percent protected and can remain healthy throughout the season. […]
Tips for How to Work on Your Weaknesses
June 2, 2023
Many coaches and teams get focused on preparing for the upcoming team and lose sight of improving their own skill sets. One of the most difficult things to do, regardless of the sport or activity, is to work on your weaknesses. Even though we know in our brains these are where we should put the […]
Mount Union Football Coach Talks College Recruiting
June 2, 2023
College football isn’t about what you think you deserve. It’s not about what you think you’re entitled to. It’s about what you earn. Calling Vince Kehres the “right” coach for the Mount Union football program doesn’t quite do him justice. You see, Kehres grew up in Alliance, OH. Alliance is home to roughly 22,000 people. […]
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The No Huddle Offense
June 2, 2023
Again, you can go fast, or you can slow it down. Mix up the counts and make the defense watch the ball, rather than just timing your snap count. The no huddle offense is the best way to effectively and strategically call plays. Ninety percent of coaches will just call a play that they think will […]
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Three Things Eagles’ QB Nick Foles Said That Parents Need to Know
June 2, 2023
There was Nick Foles, the week of the Super Bowl, sharing stories about how he contemplated quitting playing football at one point because he had nearly lost faith in himself. As a reporter for the NFL Network covering the Philadelphia Eagles, I spent much of the week leading up to Super Bowl LII listening to […]
Running Back IQ
June 2, 2023
Watching a ton of film, studying defenses and a great deal of experience will definitely assist ball carriers in developing this much-needed running back IQ. So you want to become a running back? Do you have good footwork and agility? How about your speed, size and strength? Although these basic factors can determine if you’re […]
Coaching Football: Defense
June 2, 2023
The defense has such a multitude of options when it comes to stopping the offense. Find out what works with your team through scouting and trial and error. Defense wins championships. It’s true for all team sports, especially football. Do you have a championship-caliber defense? Is your team shutting down offenses week in and week out? […]
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