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2021 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals

November 26, 2021 by

Hi Coach,

There are a lot of Black Friday Deals out there and it can be overwhelming.

So with the help of some coaching buddies, we put together a list of the very best deals we could find.

Hopefully, this saves you a bunch of time and money.

Take a look at the list below and find those resources that can make a difference in your program and career.

Click on the links to learn more about what is included in each bundle of courses.

RPO COURSES

The Latest in RPO Bundle – 5 courses, $47 normally $99.75 (53% off)

RPO – the Run-Pass Option- continues to give defenses problems, and the coaches in this bundle are some of the best in the game. Learn how they apply the RPO to attack various defenders, from a variety of formations in multiple situations. Includes Joe Moorhead’s course.

Cutting Edge RPO Bundle – 5 courses, $57 normally $99.95 (43% off)

The coaches who share their knowledge in this bundle have used the RPO as a staple in their offense to produce yards and points at the top of their divisions. Learn the details of what makes these plays work within their systems. Includes courses from Mike Denbrock, OC at Cincinnati, and Lucas Lueders a Football Scoop Coordinator of the Year.

All Access RPO Bundle – 17 courses, $119 normally $354.84 (66% off)

This is the ultimate RPO Bundle! If RPO is the way you’d like to attack, then you have all you need here. Six different coaches from the high school and college levels show you the multiple runs including inside/outside zone, power, counter, trap, buck sweep, and belly with multiple attachments that attack every level of a defense. This is something you want to add to your library while it is offered for huge savings!

OFFENSIVE LINE COURSES

Offensive Line Development Bundle – 10 courses, $69 normally $199.50 (65% off)

The guys upfront may not always get the credit they deserve, but the success of a team hinges on their success. Though they are not referred to as the “skill players,” they have some of the most difficult skills and techniques to develop. Whether it is generating the movement they need to open up a running lane, or the footwork and punch to stop a pass rusher, this bundle has the techniques and drills you need to fully develop your offensive linemen.

Coach Jim McNally Ultimate O-Line Bundle – 16 courses, $97 normally $399.84 (76% off)

They don’t get better or more knowledgeable than Coach Jim “Mouse” McNally. This bundle is like drinking from a fire hose when it comes to the amount of offensive line knowledge you will gain in run schemes and techniques and pass protection fundamentals. Coach McNally is the coach that other top coaches learn from.

C.O.O.L Clinic Pass Protection Bundle – 3 courses, $47 normally $119.97 (61% off)

This bundle from the C.O.O.L Clinic shares the techniques and drills to protect Tom Brady, Josh Allen, and CFL Gray Bowl Champion QB Chris Streveler. Super Bowl Champion Joe Gilbert, Buffalo Bills Bobby Johnson, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers Marty Costello share their methods for developing their lines.

C.O.O.L Clinic Inside Zone Bundle – 3 courses, $37 normally $94.97 (61% off)

Alabama National Champion OL Coach Kyle Flood (now OC/OL Texas), Ohio State’s Greg Studrawa, and Central Florida’s Herb Hand teach the skills, techniques, and schemes to deploy an effective inside zone running game.

C.O.O.L Clinic Outside Zone Bundle – 3 courses, $47 normally 129.96 (64% off)

The offensive line coaches from the Green Bay Packers, Tennessee Titans, Oregon Ducks, and Notre Dame Fighting Irish teach the skills, techniques, and scheme to run the play that is dominating at every level of football, the Outside Zone.

QB TRAINING COURSES

QB Success Bundle – 6 courses, $47 normally $139.65 (66% off)

What makes a successful quarterback? An organized coach who has QB development as a priority. These OC/QB coaches give you all of the details from mechanics to read progression and even how to watch film. Elevate your QB knowledge and your QB’s performance in 2022! Courses from Army, Eastern Washington, Georgia Tech, Monmouth, Maine, and Albany.

QB Training and Read System – 4 courses, $33 normally $79.97 (59% off)

Eric Marty is the OC/QB Coach at Grambling University and he has had success with his offense and QB’s at all of his stops. He teaches the exact way he trains and drills techniques, the “Filter 4” read progression he uses, as well as the QB runs he utilizes to make his QB even more of a weapon.

QB Fundamentals and Development – 3 courses, $19 normally 59.97 (60% off)

James Franklin and Mike Yurcich share their philosophy, techniques, and drills which they use to develop Penn State QBs. This pair of courses is bundled with Chad Salisbury, OC/QB Coach at University of California PA to give you a library full of development methods for you to fully train your quarterback.

Training the Spread QB 3 courses, $19 normally $34.97 (46% off)

Jason McManus has led his teams to 5 state championships as the offensive coordinator. In his offense, QB success is a must, so training them properly is a priority. Learn the methods and progressions he uses to train his QBs with the courses in this bundle.

QB Training and Read System – 4 courses, $33 normally $79.97 (59% off)

DEFENSIVE COURSES

Black Friday Pressure Bundle – 5 courses, $47 normally $99.75 (53% off)

Learn pressures & blitzes from some of the most innovative defensive coaches in the game. These coaches show you how to bring pressure from every level in order to stop both the run and the pass includes clinics from Penn State, Army, Texas, Fordham, and Kutztown U.

Defending RPO – 5 courses, $47 normally109.91 (57% off)

The coaches in this bundle offer multiple ways to stop the RPO. You will learn multiple coverages and techniques that will help take your defenders out of conflict and shut down the run-pass-option.

Defend the Option – 4 courses, $47 normally 94.96 (51% off)

Do you have that team that plays the option on your schedule? It’s tough to prepare for and you need to have a solid plan to shut it down. The coaches in this bundle show you how they get it done.

Defend the Wing-T 3 courses, $27 normally $49.97 (46 % off)

The quick motion, the misdirection, any one of 4 players with the ball, and a devastating play-action game that will hurt you if your defense gets nosey. Stop the Wing-T with a solid plan that is laid out by the coaches in this bundle.

Win with the Tite Front Bundle – 4 courses, $49 normally $104.99 (53% off)

Heidelberg University defensive coordinator Branden Jakubcin teaches you how to use Rip/Liz match coverage out of the 3-4 Tite Front as your base defense. The bundle covers how they attack with stunts and blitzes, winning money downs, and teaching of tackling and creating turnovers.

Three Safety Defense – 6 Courses, $139.99 normally $209.94 (33% off)

Incorporate the Three Safety Look into your scheme with this bundle. 2020 ArkansasShiloh Christian Defensive Coordinator Jacob Gill teaches you the details of installing, building pressure packages, coverage options, run fits, and game planning. This is a look many teams are having success with in defending spread and RPO. Learn to put it to work in your defense with this bundle.

SKILL POSITION TRAINING COURSES

Complete Running Back Development Bundle– 5 courses, $47 normally $99.75 (53% off)

The complete running back has the skillset that allows him to be on the field on every down in every situation. He can run the ball with great vision, footwork, and cuts, or if necessary he can run someone over. He can catch the ball out of the backfield and be a threat in space, or he can stay in and pass protect. Plus he always holds onto the ball! That’s what the techniques and drills taught by these coaches do for you. Add this to your library and develop your unit to the fullest.

Develop Receivers as Weapons Bundle – 5 courses, $47 normally $99.75 (53% off)

A great receiver possesses more than raw speed. They have hands and the ability to use their bodies in space to come up with the ball. They are detailed route runners and they can block when called upon. They do something with the ball once they have it in space. The coaches teach the skills and techniques as well as the mindset to be an elite receiver. Get this bundle to develop weapons for your offense.

Total Tight End Bundle – 5 courses, $47 normally $99.75 (53% off)

Tight ends in today’s offenses need to do it all. They need to. be blockers who can set and edge and spring a run on the perimeter and they also have to block in space. They run precise routes and more and more stay on the field to run routes detached from the box. After they make the catch, they turn into weapons that can run for big gains. This bundle gives you the techniques and drills to develop the total tight end.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Special Forces Bundle – 12 courses, $79 normally 224.42 (66% off)

This is the entire special teams line-up from the 2021 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, and these coaches left no stone unturned in coaching up every unit on special teams. Whether you are looking to shore up your punt protection, get better coverage on punts and kicks, create explosive returns or change the game with a blocked punt, these coaches shared their organization, schemes, techniques, and drills to help you make your special teams special in 2022.

There are a lot of really good deals here on some incredible coaching resources.

Take some time and examine these closely and find the perfect resources for you and your program.

The special pricing is available through Monday.

Have a great Thanksgiving and I will talk to you soon,

Brian Williams

The Football Toolbox.

Three Tight End RPO’s

September 9, 2021 by

Three Tight End RPO’s

By Keith Grabowski

The RPO game has already illustrated a multitude of possibilities for creating triple option offense out of any formation, personnel group, and run call.

Utilizing players that are typically involved in the blocking scheme create additional stress on the defense because defenders assigned to them are usually run first defenders.

When the TE releases while a full run scheme is happening inside, the defenders are immediately in a bind and often the tight end is left wide open.

Here are three tight end driven RPOs that illustrate the opportunities created by incorporating the tight end into RPO.

#1 Inside zone with TE Corner

Oregon offensive coordinator Joe Moorhead is one of the best in the game at utilizing the RPO to create triple option offense. In this video he illustrates an RPO in which the TE runs a corner route and is left wide open in the red zone. He forces the defense into two 2-on-1 situations. (Click image to view video)

If you would are interested in Coach Moorhead’s full course: Oregon RPO`s & Red Zone Offense click here to learn more

#2 Unbalanced Outside Zone/TE Pop Pass

Eric Marty, head coach at Reedley College, is very creative when it comes to utilizing his same schemes over and over while stressing the defense in multiple ways. In this RPO he utilizes an unbalanced look that force the defense to cover the perimeter while creating a simple vertical throw to the TE.

#3 Inside Zone and TE Flat

Cincinnati offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock has been doing an outstanding job leading the Bearcat offense. In this example he shows the TE in-line running a flat route away from the run. This creates a big opportunity on the perimeter.

If you have tight ends in your offense, there’s an opportunity to stress the defense with TE RPO’s and pick up chunks of yardage.
These are just three examples. As with the RPO game, your creativity allows you to do a lot with what you already have in your run game.

For more information about how to access Coach Denbrock’s complete course click here

Beyond IQ: How Grit and Reflection Can Change the Way You Coach

August 3, 2021 by

Beyond IQ: How Grit and Reflection Can Change the Way You Coach

Dr. Cory Dobbs (7/29/21) (3 to 4 minutes reading)

Angela Duckworth has been one of the leading researchers and voices on the topic of “grit” –something she defines as “perseverance and passion for long-term goals.” Duckworth has found that grit can be a powerful predictor of academic achievement and, of course, physical accomplishments. She considers grit to be the behavioral and psychological ability of one to weather adversity and stay the course—willing to persevere in the short term for the longer term outcomes. In her findings, she argues that achievement is not just a matter of raw intelligence or physical giftedness. She suggests grit matters a great deal in all that we do. So the question arises can grit, through the practice of reflection, enhance coaching ability to reflect on events, relationships, and performance?

Several years ago a group of researchers were interested in understanding the importance of reflection to the processes of adult learning and leadership. In their paper, “Learning by Thinking: How Reflection Aids Performance,“ the researchers reveal the importance of deliberate reflection to learning and leading through a series of experiments.

The researchers worked with small groups through a multi-week training program. They broke the subjects into three groups. First, they had a “reflection” group; they asked this group to spend the final 15 minutes of each day reflecting on what they had learned. The Second group was given the task of “sharing.” This group spent 15 minutes reflecting, and then shared their thoughts with a peer for 5 minutes. The third group, the control group, did not engage in any reflective activity.

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The results aren’t surprising. The participants in the reflection group performed 22.8% better than the control group while the participants in the sharing group experienced a similar advantage over the control group participants. However, think for a moment about the work that you and your coaching staff do daily. What does the nitty-gritty look like? Do you and your staff miss out on learning opportunities—those that will only emerge in the course of reflection? Can you set aside 15-20 minutes for reflection and when possible include sharing in your coaching conversation? Doing so will make your daily experience more productive and build confidence, individually and collectively, in learning by reflection.

Reflection is a powerful learning mechanism, so make time for deliberate conversation and reflection. Reflection is an important coaching activity. Reflection is a skill that can be learned, developed, and practiced. If you want a sustainable advantage, take advantage of coupling learning by doing with intentional reflection.

New to the Second Edition of Coaching for Leadership!

We are pleased to announce a new chapter to the second edition of the best-selling Coaching for Leadership. The chapter, The Big Shift: Unlock Your Team’s Potential by Creating Player-Led Teambuilding, connects the previous edition of this book to its origin, as well as to the future of team sports.

The new chapter sets forth a practical and applicable agenda for change and improvement. The reader is introduced to seven vital elements of change; seven shifts of traditional mental models that lead to the new core principles necessary for creating a player-led team culture. Click here for more information about Coaching for Leadership

About Cory Dobbs, Ed.D.

Cory Dobbs is the founder of The Academy for Sport Leadership and a nationally recognized thought leader in the areas of leadership and team building. Cory is an accomplished researcher of human experience. Cory engages in naturalistic inquiry seeking in-depth understanding of social phenomena within their natural setting.

A college basketball coach, Cory’s coaching background includes experience at the NCAA DII, NJCAA, and high school levels of competition. After a decade of research and development Cory unleashed the groundbreaking Teamwork Intelligence program for student-athletics. Teamwork Intelligence illuminates the process of designing an elite team by using the 20 principles and concepts along with the 8 roles of a team player he’s uncovered while performing research.

Cory has worked with professional athletes, collegiate athletic programs, and high schools teaching leadership and team building as a part of the sports experience and education process. As a consultant and trainer Dr. Dobbs has worked with Fortune 500 organizations such as American Express, Honeywell, and Avnet, as well as medium and small businesses. Dr. Dobbs taught leadership and organizational change at Northern Arizona University, Ohio University, and Grand Canyon University.

Texas A&M 3rd Down Package

April 8, 2021 by

Texas A&M 3rd Down Package with Former North Texas head coach and longtime offensive play-caller Darrell Dickey who is currently in his second season as Texas A&M’s offensive coordinator.

We are providing this drill to give you ideas on how to enhance your current practice drills. The idea is not to implement it exactly as is, but rather to tweak it to make it fit your system.
The purpose of this post is not to say that you should do the drills exactly as they do, but that they hopefully will give you some ideas for drills to use to teach and rehearse your coaching points for your team.
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Best Gifts For Football Coaches

December 18, 2020 by

What are the best gift ideas for your football coach or coaching staff? We have compiled a list of gift ideas below for some of the following occasions:

Christmas Gifts For Football Coaches
End of Season Gifts for Football Coaches
Gifts for Football Coaches from Booster Clubs (These can be greater gifts with pooling of $)
Birthday Gifts for Football Coaches
Hanukkah Gifts for Football Coaches
Gifts For the Football Coach in Your Family

Head Coach, The Man, the Myth, The Legend T-Shirt

The perfect t-shirt for the new head football coach or for the coach that needs that boost for his ego. He works hard, sleeps little and his coaching brain never shuts down whether he wins or loses. Constant improvement is his game and this shirt captures that.

Because I’m The Coach That’s Why Funny Vintage Coaching Gift T-Shirt

Any Questions? It can be tempting to wear this one around the house too, but know from personal experience it does not carry quite as much clout. Can be great to wear for that team that has a lot of questions but struggles to follow the answers. Just smile and point at the shirt when asked “Why?”

Hamilton Beach Single Serve and 12 Pot Coffeemaker

We mentioned coffee as the lifeblood of many coaches. This can go perfect in the office, near the court (but away from those bricklayers who seem to hit everything but the net.) It can also be great in the bedroom to help a coach wake in a luxury touch. Enough for single serve or a whole pot.

COACH Hoodie – Hoodie For Men & Women Coaches

The perfect gift for the basketball coach who loves people and wants to help them grow. This word means so much to them. It is who made their lives better and who they aspire to be each day.

Coach Definition Tshirt

This football coach Tshirt reads passionate, dedicated individual who unlocks an individual’s potential and maximizes a team’s performances by believing, encouraging and developing. The shirt can be a great reminder when Coach is looking in the mirror.

Personalized Football Photo Frame | Coach (Autograph)

The perfect memento frame for players to sign and give a position coach or any football coach. I do worry about how many signatures can fit on this frame so look it over carefully before thinking you can get the whole team to sign.

Teach Coach Football Sleep Repeat Funny Coaching Gift T-Shirt

August to December this shirt sums up the life of most Coaches and many will take pride in wearing this mantra on their chest. The shirt also can be a model on work ethic to lead the way for the entire gang.

Football Casual Dress Socks by Sock It To Me

Soft, funky, fun socks for gameday and off the field as well. Perfect with a blazer or with sweats, and guaranteed to make people smile when your coach’s pants come up a bit while sitting down.

Football Whiskey Stones Gift Set, 8 Chilling Stones, 2 Whisky Glasses, 1 Flask, Tongs, and 2 Coasters with Gift Box, Set in Pine Wood Box

For the whiskey and bourbon drinker who likes to not dillute their cocktail. It will give your coach a sense of pride as they relax… perhaps with a cigar that their team cared enough to think of this gift.

“Best Coach Ever” Coach Tumbler and Key-chain Gift-set

This Tumbler and keychain gift set comes with a plastic straw and straw cleaner for the environmentally friendly coach.

Elite Clipboards Dry Erase Coaches Clipboard | Double-Sided Coach Marker Board for Football

The Coach needs his play diagram board in case creativity strikes at any moment.

Wilson NCAA Autograph Football

Great ball for a gift to remember a special game or a special coach. Don’t forget to order a couple of sharpies to expedite the signing. Perfect for the coach’s home or office.

Wilson TDS Autograph Football

This gift Wilson Autograph Football has an extra white pebble than the football above, but that panel is pebbled so it may not actually be more signing space. Definitely has different look so it all comes down to aesthetic choice.

Rub Your Butt Championship BBQ Seasoning Gift Pack

Many football coaches love to spend time in front of their barbecue and smoker creating their next masterpiece. These championship rubs will make any masterpiece even tastier. They make a perfect gift for any coach who loves to grill.

World’s Okayest Coach Funny Sports T-Shirt

For the Coach who has a great sense of humor in gifts… this one can help keep them humble and make them laugh at the same time. The Coach’s family will also get a kick out of the shirt so everyone wins… assuming the coach has a great sense of humor.

WeciBor Men’s Cotton Crew Socks, 12-Pack

Have a coach who has a sense of style for the arts? These make a perfect gift set and will help you smile as you see their socks while they jump around the sidelines during games.

Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook

Your coach love to keep track of ideas in a handwritten notebook, but never can find them later? This notebook is perfect as it allows notes to transfer digitally. Lightweight and good videos to help you learn the system.

Bagsmart Electronic Organizer $14.99

Are you or your coach constantly struggling to find a phone charger? There is a simple reason for that… they are constantly on their phone dealing with player and family needs, other coaches, logistics and their own family. Help make their life easier by putting together this bag with some chargers and also cords.

Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker

Imagine how great a mood your coach will arrive to morning practice after he has had a great simple breakfast sandwich made painless with this awesome contraption.

Football Coach Gifts From The Team or Booster Club

Montblanc Blue Signature Pen

I knew a coach who would never lend us his pen. He told us a team got him this Montblanc and it was very special to him because he knew each player chipped in and he felt like it kept that team with him forever. Again, a coach does not typically treat themselves to such a luxury item but if the team parents pass the hat, this can be an affordable luxury that tells the coach they are special.

Beats by Dr. Dre – Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones – (Black)

These are great if a coach needs to block out all the noise and get some quiet time with their own headspace. I have a pair of these and love them on plane rides and more!! If you think your coach would prefer the Air Pods… get them here.

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones – Apple H1 Headphone Chip

I love these. I see so many kids trying to work out with AirPods and my kids do love those. I personally feel the bass on these is far superior and they don’t fall out of my ear when I exercise. Perfect for listening to Old School Hip Hop without having your players make fun of you. Also good for Zoom calls and your favorite football podcast from Jason Hahnstadt. (That one time last year.)

Citizen Men’s Eco-Drive Quartz Titanium Strap, Silver, 25.5 Casual Watch (Model: BM7431-51E)

Some coaches prefer a more dressy watch and this watch hits the compromise between form and function. I love Citizen watches because of the titanium bracelet that is both light and durable. My last Citizen watch lasted over 20 years and I have not found a better watch at this price range or higher (I have not exactly been wearing Rolexes.) Their Eco-Drive system requires no battery replacement due to solar power and it is a highly reliable timepiece with a second hand coaches require. It is waterproof and looks good with either a suit or a t-shirt. That versatility is valued by coaches and his/her loved ones who like them looking sharp. It is currently on sale and if 12 players chip in it can be as little as $15 per player. Citizen makes great watches for women and we also see many women wearing mens watches now so glance around the options.

JBL Boombox – Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Black

I have found these JBL portable speakers to be top quality and have a good bass end. I recently ran over their JBL Extreme speaker with my Honda while we prepared for an outdoor bodyweight strength for basketballfootba bootcamp. The Extreme series seems to be discontinued, but this looks like most comparable as gift . These are awesome to bring to practice or on the team bus. Great for lunch outside during the tournament or in the football weight room.

SAMSUNG 50-inch Class Crystal UHD TU-8000 Series – 4K UHD HDR Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (UN50TU8000FXZA, 2020 Model)

Coaches watch a lot of video and a big screen TV can help them pick up things on the football scouting duties a laptop will not. This would go great on the wall in their office or if they have life outside of football in their own home. She will appreciate this gift that helps her help her team. This Smart TV has Alexa built in and many next gen apps available to it all for a low price and a reliable brand.

New Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS, 44mm) – Blue Aluminum Case with Deep Navy Sport Band

Managing time is often the most challenging aspect of a football coach’s job. This watch helps me to receive texts from late or sick players without checking my phone during practice. It allows me to not carry a stopwatch so I can time players. The vibrate feature allows me to set a timer to keep me focused on the task and the agenda. It allows me to dictate a note for future consideration during a practice without running to a notebook. The truth is many football coaches consider this an expensive luxury item for their kids… but not themselves. Coaches can really make their practices more productive and less stressful with this watch and I love mine.

YETI Tundra Haul Portable Wheeled Cooler

This is a great luxury item that a coach is unlikely to splurge on themselves. They can use it for their family or for their team, or perhaps for the girls night out (yes female coaches like a Yeti too.)

Solo Stove Bonfire Fire Pit – Large 19.5 Inch Stainless Steel Outdoor Smokeless

Help your coach relax and unwind after your team has 30 plus turnovers and you see their blood pressure rise on the sidelines. This smokeless fireplace is portable and looks sharp and will allow your coach to sit down with their favorite beverage and just chill as they watch the flames dance. Also can be a nice way to help Coach connect with their family in a circle. Innovative twist on a time honored classic.

Football: The Impossible Collection Hardcover

A very expensive book, but a true collector’s item for the passionate football coach. Includes both collegiate and NFL football moments captured for ever in this beautiful book.

You have a tough job looking for the perfect gift for you football coach, coaching staff or football coaching friend. Let’s hope this list has provided some information in making your job easier and saving you time.

This article has been contributed by Chris Corbett. It was first written with basketball coaches in mind… but we have amended here for football coaches. Chris serves as the founder of Austin Youth Basketball. His new project BasketballTrainer.com launches January where he hopes to connect ambitious basketball families to great trainers, camps, select teams and products. He is also a partner in BasketballHQ.com, and Coachtube.com. Chris looks forward to being a speaker for USA Basketball in 2021 and helping his own two daughters Ellie and Charlee achieve their basketball goals without driving his wife nuts. Chris also looks forward to playing with his Vintage Team led by Tim Rice in the 2021 Galway Masters.