#txhsfbchat Archive
A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.
Wednesday March 23, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Mathew Bennett, one of the OL guys at Boiling Springs High School, Boiling Springs, South Carolina
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Tonight we will discuss the Drills we use and how we use them to instruct our athletes.
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Dan Paplaczyk, OC at Lake Park HS, Roselle, IL
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Van Johnson
Douglas Co High School
Douglas, Ga./QB's
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To help save characters, we need to establish abbreviations. Use A for athlete/player & C for coach from now on in the chat
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Sean Rinehart, HC at Lakeview HS in Lakeview, MI
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For example: The C does this while the As are doing this. This should help not only this week, but also in future chats
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Scott Johnson soph QB/OC at Mt. Carmel HS in Chicago
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Jarry Poth Ball Coach Somerset HS Somerset ,Texas
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Ben Duhon, LB's, Hightower HS, Houston, TX
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Let's get going with our check-ins! welcomes every coach to participate and learn from each other throughout this hour
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Ryan McCartney
DC Seymour HS, IN
Host of
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Eddie Young, HC/OC Lajeunesse HS, Windsor, ON
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Jeff Floyd, Independence School District, just outside of KC, Missouri...
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I am Chris Fisher OL coach of RPHS in Mo City, TX; organizer of and I love learning from each coach each week!
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I am Chris Fisher OL coach of RPHS in Mo City, TX; organizer of and I love learning from each coach each week!
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Jeff Rogers, DC Armstrong HS, Plymouth MN
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Phil Dober, LBs, Missouri City, TX
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Allen Oh - OC - Krum HS (TX)
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Josh Shattuck HC Seymour HS Indiana
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Nick Stromeyer former AC at Allen Academy. Free agent for now. Aspiring college football coach once I graduate from A&M in May
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Rashawn Harvey
OC/QB
Kearney Catholic HS
Kearney, NE
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We will use the typical Q1,Q2...A1,A2 format as we go through the chat. Please RT and engage with coaches throughout the chat
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Travis Smith AHC/OC
Douglas Co., GA
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Zach Carlton - DC - Monument, CO
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Coach Palladino. HC/OC from Case high in MA.
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Whether you are a first time chatter or are here every week, we all can benefit from your experience! Please share!
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Glen Snodgrass, head coach York Nebraska
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Let's get going! Q1 is 1 minute away!
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Jarrod Remer OL/DL Cedarville High School Cedarville,AR
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been enjoying Wednesday night for a little over a year! Good stuff here from great coaches around the country
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Q1: What are the Every Day Drills (EDD) for your position? (post pics if possible)
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Bret Schnieber, Offensive Coordinator at Mariemont HS, Cincinnati, OH
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A1: For ILB - OL vision keys, read and reactions.
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A1: for LBs, stance, read step, directional shuffle, and block destruction as well as our tackling circuit
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A1: LB's Flow Reads fast full, and split/counter Tackling, Block Destruction
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A1: Qbs quick release drill. Catch and throw w/ each other using the the catch as a snap. Very high tempo must get laces fast
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a1: For rb's I use barrels to work on pressing A,B,C,D Gap runs working on 1st cut read and 2nd cut read
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a1 qb's on run days will mesh, on pass days will go through all rhythm drop progression with a focus on what install.
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A1: for ALL offensive skill guys we do a 5 minute high paced ball security station. High and tight, wrist above the elbow.
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A1 as option team EDDs include agility drills, ball security, and mesh drill.
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A1) LB's Stance, Read step, shuffle progression
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A1: Steps steps and more steps. OL in a zone scheme. We rep steps, punch, and drive every day, every practice
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A1: I do a different tackling drill everyday, Gator Tackle(hawk roll), Profile Tackle, Open Field Tackle.
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Always want to cover our ABC's (Agility, Block Destruction, Contact/Tackle)
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A1:QB/RB = Run Game Mesh Drill everyday. All run plays plus Jet reps for WRs. Routes on Air for QB/WR. RPO Quick Release for QB.
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A1) Stance & step(false step), mirror steps, flow(fast,away, mixed,) cloudy/clear Windows (ILB)
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A1 QB Bubble throws, quick throws, and Mesh reads. In Spread Option RPO they better be automatic completions if part of your O.
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A1: Have to run the option triangle for mesh and reads, but we do indy mesh drills and indy read drills as well
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A1: WR'S - 1.Stance & Starts 2. Releases - working 3 different types of releases 3. Some form of footwork drill
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A1: LB'S like to start the day with rip drills: speed, chop, slap & hump rip.
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A1: part of warmups...4 line routes on air always include bubble to inside WR and smoke to outside WR
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A1: LB's slide step and shuffle, re-direct steps, and a strip drill.
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a1 for Dbs back pedaling, and "inphase". kids have to get used to putting hands on receiver.
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A1 as an o-line coach I want to stress taking the proper steps. Stance and start as well as working zone steps is important
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A1: for linebackers we do bag drills every day to start. Read the play then speed/hustle to ball. Make hustle a habit
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A1. LB'S window drill's. Fill the open window.
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A1: I like to tie in warm ups with those drills every day. Stance starts are included and its mass teaching.
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"championship habits" https://t.co/vmpFg0W0Dk
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A1: for linebackers we do bag drills every day to start. Read the play then speed/hustle to ball. Make hustle a habit
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A1: 5-6 types of warm up throws, explosive drive/explosive cross (Footwork), ball handling with RB's, and Wave Drill.
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A1: OL we do a drill called Big Step. 1st Step for each run play multiple times, then 1st-2nd step multiple, then 1st-2nd-Finish
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https://t.co/X4Kb46hud8
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A1: RBs EDDs=plant and cuts, spins, stiff arms, blocking-run & pass pro, ball security, and receiving drills r#txhsfbchat
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https://t.co/YMYSnrwdoy
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A1: RBs EDDs=plant and cuts, spins, stiff arms, blocking-run & pass pro, ball security, and receiving drills r#txhsfbchat
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A1: first work day WR block sled for contact and drive, 2nd work day we live block each other working leverage
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Q2: Why is this your EDD? What is the purpose of it, and why is it necessary to be worked every day?
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Colin Hornby, OC at in Winnipeg
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A1)Dbl team to Lb. At whistle, C &G Dbl the DT to the LB. Coach directs DT and LB which gap to go to https://t.co/dUhE9px8Ui
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A1: everything in every position starts with stance and starts. O-line bird dog steps during pre prac.
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A1: QB's Quick Screen Drill & Pat N Go
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A1: QB= pocket movement drills, balance (karate kid) drill, bubble puzzle drill, mesh drills
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A1)This is defensive EDD we did right after indy EDD's when at UCM...stole from Billy Miller https://t.co/2eSqSXuNpi
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A2: Mainly option team, so we have to run the triangle and work meshes and reads to limit TOs, maintain pos., and create plays
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A2:These are the skills that our guys need in EVERY game to be successful. Doesn't matter the gameplan or opponent.
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A2: it includes the fundamental reads/movements needed every play. These need to become second nature, muscle-memory reactions.
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A2: These movements replicate game conditions and help create muscle memory
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John Mitchell TE/H-Backs Midwest City HS Midwest City OK. Sorry about the late participate, what's happenin fellas?
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A2: I instruct our pos. coaches to take the non-negotiables of their positions and drill those. That's what creates an EDD.
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A2: We are a high pressure team so I want LBs to beat or spill blocks with speed and get penetration and wreak havoc.
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A1) RBs, ball security circuit, mesh and path
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Damon Darell Dukes, willing to learn about the coaching profession, Bolivar, Tennessee.
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A2: Quick Screens (perimeter blocking) and Catching the Ball are a big part of what we do on O so we rep it until its 2nd nature
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A1: get my Qs to do continuous drop, under the chin basketball toss back and forth, zero-throw, all the way up to full throw
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A2. Don't teach alot of things. Keep it simple and play fast.
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a2 I want to focus on practicing what I will call in the games no fluff All reads should be robotic. No thinking post snap 4 qb
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A2: Our ILB must use their eyes first, then feet; need to get to a point where it's second nature to read/react.
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Antony Muir OC/QB Coach, Dumont High School, NJ. Sorry that I'm late to the party!
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A2) it's the foundation on which we build everything else,
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A2) Will need to use the ABC's during every game
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we start with steps against a standing dummy. It is rapid fire and we coach hard to get the players to reset quickly.
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Good looking drill right there!
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A2: these are skills that our LB's use on every play & must become automatic! They do not have time to think about footwork.
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A2: cont....If you stop to think, your feet will sink. Got to read/react to defeat blocks and make plays!
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A2)Our offensive scheme is based on a lot of combo clocks.I want to double the DT into the LBS lap instead of coming off early
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A2 agility drills & ball security are same as our RBs-QB has to be another RB. Mesh drill works timing/reads for our triple opt
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we then move to the same steps on boards. We work base right and base left, IZ right and IZ left, finishing with OZ right/left
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A2: In a zone scheme, we work steps because we must know how to pick up the fronts and their stunts as we take our steps
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A2: we throw so much quick game as part of our RPOs so we spend a ton of time on steps, timing, run after catch, etc
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Drills have to have a why! Good stuff! Q3 up next!
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A2: We also must learn to TRUST our steps and block what crosses our face
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A2: teach the fundamentals. Without them, nothing else matters.
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A2: keep it simple to repeat movements, have muscle memory, so they don't have to think about mechanics in a game
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A2: Tackling is an EDD bc if we can't tackle, the other drills don't matter.
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A1: my EDD's are all footwork and steps. I like ladders to get the rapid pace rhythms but you have to work steps every day 4 OL
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we have specified days that determine our EDD work for that day following steps. Ex: Monday- IZ emphasis, Tue- OZ, Wed-pass set
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a2: Rb's need vision, but also have a idea of where their alleys might possibly be. I try to replicate on how def. plays run.
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A2: these are drills that show up on Friday nights... We want to simulate game action/situations daily https://t.co/0WSvvtzFdm
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Q2: Why is this your EDD? What is the purpose of it, and why is it necessary to be worked every day?
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Q3: What are other important drills you use that are not used every day? (post pics, please)
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A2) correct footwork, angles to ball, pad level, hip staying square... key to LB play for me
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A2: these are important for muscle memory. Good reps create good habits, and good habits win games
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Watching and learning from Tennessee tonight.
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A3: Inside WR/TE routes where we work on collisioning them and commuincating (ILB)
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A3) RB, sideline drill, bag holder every 5 yds, offset from sideline 5, 3, 1 yd get same foot and arm into bag pop ft on contact
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RT --> Q3 https://t.co/Mf2xYPxB3i
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Q3: What are other important drills you use that are not used every day? (post pics, please)
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A3) let me throw this out there.. learned much of this my 1st year as GA... running an effective drill https://t.co/OR8DuDg0Oo
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A3 I'd say getting work done under the chutes can be very important. It helps bring in footwork and pad level.
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A3: game plan or scheme specific stuff(blitz period/screen period) ,
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A3 here is a blog I wrote about A back play in flexbone. We do a similar drill as perimeter w/skill https://t.co/46pP1otskP
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A3: Skelly to practice RPO & Quick game stuff with 7v7 personnel
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A3) LBs we will use the 5 man sled to work hand and extension and old school shoulder fit(iso block)
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A3: 1 move drill is a big one for me, get the OL used to taking on that initial pass rush move from the DL. Stole from Oregon
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a3: Cut blocks on outside run plays and sprintout! we cut the de with our rb and fb on sprint outs, cut blocks in open space
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If the chat moves fast and you want to read back through, an archive is always posted by the weekend!
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A3: WR will do a drive block progression on the boards once a week. Work on attack, creep, punch, and drive.
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A3: stance and starts for RBs in option game, pitch drills with and without dive backs, WR blocking drills (crack, stalk, etc.)
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A3: two cones five yards apart, OL in the middle, have another linemen about two yards from him, engage and make one move
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Oh if only we could cut in Missouri HS... https://t.co/QjkpqMBLLr
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a3: Cut blocks on outside run plays and sprintout! we cut the de with our rb and fb on sprint outs, cut blocks in open space
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A3: one move can be spin, dip and rip, swim, whatever he wants, goal is to not let him get inside those cones. Embrace the storm
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Great answers! Q4 is on the way!
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A3: Run reads, pattern reads, block pro, strip. I always incorporate strip, block pro, and tackling into bag drills. 2 for 1.
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Things all programs need
Sweet Unis
Good EDDs
Wt Room
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Q4: How do you schedule your drills for each day of practice? each week?
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A3: LB'S will work drops. Making sure we communicate, reroute and flip our hips.
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Q3) O-Line Pulling. Not something we script everyday. But one of those things that if you can sneak in on a D Day we do it.
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A3 mirror drill. Players 5 yards apart. 1 is O and 1 is D. O has to mirror what D is doing, then blow whistle and D bull rush
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A2- as Qb coach I do three EDDs 1-arm warmup 2-pocket movement work 3- ball security
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A4: Via Film Study - have to know what is needed/fixable. Always evaluating your kids and your drills/coaching. Daily.
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A3: recs standing in one spot adjusting from one shoulder to the other, works ability to track the ball
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A4) Tues is EDD & tech for game plan, Wed EDD & what we sucked at on Tues.
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A4) Each D coach has a √ list of drills on spreadsheet... √ off drill run each day.. help you see if you have missed any
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A3) Cage drill. Ol pulls into 5x5 box marked by cones. Defender meets him there. Ol must mirror the D https://t.co/tQRBUWyiJ4
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Once we are in small group/team periods, we let em play; film will show us mistakes. Eliminates constant stoppage.
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a3 the "ole three ball drill" during defensive team, 3 balls 3 tackles 3 option responsibilities simple https://t.co/cZJw13sg4w
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A4: extra fundamentals/tackling Monday, gameplan/scheme specific drills Tuesday, Turnover drills Wednesday
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helps my guys in our screen game
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A4: I have drills I do every week but will customize some to address specific things my guys need to work.
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A3- QBs occasionally do sprint out work, ROA with skills, Footwork, pitch drills,
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Nice! We always did that drill with 0 balls. Same idea though!
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A2- well do mesh drill everyday in pre practice with backs and Centers
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a4: physical drills (mon) technique (tues) review (wed) perfection (thur)
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A4) I watch the film to see what areas we need most improvement in. Also if we are hitting a certain concept hard that week
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A4 base it on game plan. Are we planning to run more IV or OV, what fronts & coverages. Also what were weak spots from last game
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A4: set goals for each position each week based on weaknesses on film and gameplan, give positional coaches freedom to do indy
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Q4) Script your practices. Script your indy with in your practices. each coach is responsible/ able to script their own.
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Still time to hop in the chat and network/learn with other coaches from across the country! https://t.co/X7jx7Wlgei
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Y'all are doing a great job tonight! We are all learning! Q5 in 1 minute
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A4:Schedule's diff depending on time of year & need In-season we schedule 5min increment & usually try 2 focus on a scheme
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Q4- mesh drill in pre practice daily, EDDs right after stretch, and then usually throw with skills next, IR and Skelly & team
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A4: all practices are script and so is Indy. Also do lots of group work.
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Q5: How have you adapted the drills you use to fit the needs of the players and the program?
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A4: I base it on game plan, opponent, and correcting our mistakes from the previous week.
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a4: Fundamental improvements, specifics for next team defense, individual goals kids want to work on
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A4. 10-15 minutes of indys and 1-on-1s with LBs 3 days a week. Drills adjusted based on film needs
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A5: Tempo, Vocab, Patience. Have to know what skills your kids begin with and where you are taking them. What can they do?
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A5: Drills you teach complement the schemes you run; you can only run what the players can do. All C's play a role in that.
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A5: Drills are adjusted every year to our scheme, players, and adjustments that we make in technique.
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A5) Ive adapted them to where most of them can be completed in helmets and shorts. We have low #'s, helps us late in season.
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A5) adapt to scheme, drills must show on game film, never compromise tech for talent. skills must be mastered get what you allow
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A5: Absolutely, if your drills are not fit to your scheme/game plan and your players' needs, then you are wasting time.
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A5: fit drills around off. scheme. we are a gap scheme, so if we are weak on dbl team to bs lb, we work it.
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A5 stolen ideas from other coaches! One ex is in mesh using agile bags to keep backs from getting too deep
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A3 we do a crazy throw drill. QBs partner, jog in circle 10 yards apart, throw ball to each other in many unconventional ways.
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A5: I adapt them from week to week. Your drills need to be centered around your personnel and what they are struggling with
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A5: Fit drills that will make them progress in the system you are running and help them understand the game.
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A5: Utilize equipment more; less contact even in EDDs and Indi Drills The sounds of pads hitting does not equate perfection.
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A5: If the drills that you are running don't match what your doing in the game, then you are wasting your time.
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A5: sometimes more mental, or read/reaction focused. Sometimes need to be more physical. Depends on kids, time of year, etc.
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A5 what we see on film/ what we are installing/ what we will see. I.e. We don't need skelly vs a single wing team.
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A5: drills must show up on film.
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A5) cont. "flipping" allows more time for actual drill work and teaching...
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Keep up the great work! Q6 on the way!
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A3: With OL I did 1on1, 2on1, 2on2,& OL vs. various fronts 4-3, 3-4, twist & stunts 2 give OL multiple looks. Had DL come hard!
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Great idea! Increase efficiency in practice
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Q6: How often do you change your drills to work the same skill, but with a different approach?
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A5: coaching mostly young kids last yr learnt to break drills down into smaller parts, slowing down, focusing on more basics
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I love showing the kids in film on Monday where the drills we do come into play during the game. If they don't, stop the drill.
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A5: work on needed fundamentals/scheme to succeed always. Adapt to enhance strengths and weaknesses. Differentiated coaching.
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A6: Must change it if kids aren't getting it - sometimes, it's the coach that has to adjust in order to get results.
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A6:Loved what Urban Meyer said...Who cares if you told a kid 20 times, what makes that significant? Find a new way!
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A6) probably the thing I change most is the verbiage..the language...always trying to find phrase that makes the lightbulb go on
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RT --> Q6 https://t.co/BoER3yixsx
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Q6: How often do you change your drills to work the same skill, but with a different approach?
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A4: I do film study with group @ least twice a week 2 show them what they did wrong & 2 correct their mistakes. Film don't lie!
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A6 slow it down. Make them feel what's right. Think about a new mental picture for them to visualize it.
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A6: I teach different ways to tackle, defeat blocks, pass rush/blitz. But reads and fits don't change.
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A6: just like in the classroom. It's my job to teach/show in any and every way I can to try to get kids to get it.
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Q6) stick w/ the same drills and rep them over and over. But if they arent successful, than talk w/ the staff and change it up
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A6) I'll adjust or change a drill if either a)its ineffective or b) the kids aren't getting it
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good stuff coach... https://t.co/1yxVOEUPMH
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A6: just like in the classroom. It's my job to teach/show in any and every way I can to try to get kids to get it.
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A6: For me I try to adapt each year as I progress with each group that comes through
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A6 adjust it to the kids, if they get it we will expand if not we will dumb it down to basics.
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A6 more likely to change throwing drills than option drills. Need to fix arm slot, follow through, weight transfer.
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A6: on an as needed basis, create easy phrases to remember for each athlete based on what works for them
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A6 That depends on effectiveness of current drills. Must always evaluate your methods
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A3 QB sprint throws, seam throws, and SO pitches twice a week
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A6 cont... Change drill if it is not translating to game situations
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A6: especially if the results on film are what is wanted. Find new ways of teaching old techniques.
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Outstanding work tonight! The last Q of the night is on the way!
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A4: Its a must that I have my guys hit the 1 man & 5 man sled. Also I have 2 have chute wars, I gotta know who will fight!!!
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1. Teach them what to do
2. Show them how to do it
3. Explain to them why they are doing it (that way)
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Q7: Where do you go to find drills and how do you decide if they are useful to your players and program?
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RT --> Q7 https://t.co/GdVtuhu5kO
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Q7: Where do you go to find drills and how do you decide if they are useful to your players and program?
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great! I always wanted my guys to know "why" https://t.co/tCOrGYcCQE
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1. Teach them what to do
2. Show them how to do it
3. Explain to them why they are doing it (that way)
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A6: I think you have to constantly put pressure on yourself as a coach to get as much out of a drill as possible. YOU must adapt
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A7: Research stuff online, talk to college friends about their drills, and love talking to other option coaches!
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Research trusted sources. No need to reinvent the wheel. Tons of great drills, but need to find the WHY of what you're doing
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A6) I write the skills need to play the position, then list all the drill to achieve, I try to order the progression of skills
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A7: clinics, other coaches practices, YouTube, this chat!!!!
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A6: (cont.) With the multitude of offensive schemes we face in a season you have to adjust drills to get your guys ready.
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A7: Other coaches/clinics. Call home and ask the old guy! Only useful if they fit your scheme and players can execute.
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A7) I get drills from clinics, chats like this, and websites like xandolabs. Always trying to improve for my guys!
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A7: I make up a lot of my own drills to teach & mimic a specific situation from a game.
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A6) college visits during spring ball... talk about it here... https://t.co/p23dKbYJnv got most of my best stuff that way...
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I've done the "No Ball" Drill but I like this method. Great drill!
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A7: Online, talking with other coaches to learn something new, clinics. I have a drill bank on a spreadsheet. Always adding
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A7 YouTube, Glazier clinic, watch other coaches. Always ask does this drill help us get better? Is it better than current drill?
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A7: guys I've worked with, college coaches, YouTube. If they give me a tool to teach a skill I need, they fit & I'll use them!
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A7: Hard to beat having 2 HOF coaches in the family - both former D1 HC/DC.
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A7 clinics, books, videos, interactions w/ other coaches. Also work to devise your own thoughts and pick out what you can teach
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A7 a lot of what I do is based on what my high school o-line coach did. He's honestly my biggest inspiration as a coach
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A7: Here, online, clinics, track meets, talking to recruiters, going to colleges. Hell, if I bump into a coach at Krogers...
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Great job tonight! We are all better coaches for sharing what helps our As become better!
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A7: other coaches, clinics, namely have provided some key ones
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Kroger is great for lining up drills on the bread aisle! https://t.co/Qy13BVIdwR
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A7: Here, online, clinics, track meets, talking to recruiters, going to colleges. Hell, if I bump into a coach at Krogers...
