Offense

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. AJ Steward, Offensive Analyst at Kansas has been a running backs coach for much of his career.  He teaches a technique that he calls “Grab the Watch” to help his backs improve ball security in traffic/vice situations and gain extra yards after contact. In the video, you ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Dominating the line of scrimmage isn’t just about raw strength – it’s about perfecting the technical details that transform good blocks into game-changing plays. In this breakdown of the Wing Back Counter, Mike Johnson, Head Coach, Logansport HS (IN) explores the exact blocking techniques and coaching points ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Want to consistently generate explosive plays that break games wide open? In this breakdown of the Air Raid Y-Cross system, we’ll reveal the exact variations and coaching points that turn this classic concept into a reliable source of chunk plays, helping you stress defenses vertically while ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Every coach knows that wide receiver drops can make or break a game, yet addressing this issue often requires mastering the basics through repetition. In this post, former UTEP OC & WR Coach, Jake Brown shares three essential drills that focus on fundamentals, helping your players build ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. What drills do you use to teach your QB how to react when the pocket collapses and forces them to bail and make throws on the move? Coach Donnie Kirkpatrick shares three proven drills that will help your QB maintain pinpoint accuracy while escaping pressure, turning broken plays ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Every offense has hidden potential waiting to be unlocked, but identifying these opportunities requires a systematic approach. In this comprehensive guide, Coach Caleb Corrill–St. Thomas (MN) Offensive Coordinator, reveals his off-season system for evaluating your offensive scheme, spotting untapped possibilities, and implementing upgrades that can transform your ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The mesh concept, when properly installed and taught, gives quarterbacks clear reads while attacking every defensive coverage imaginable. In this comprehensive breakdown with Jake Brown, former OC at UTEP, we’ll explore how this single concept can become the foundation of your passing game, providing consistent success through ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The Air Force Academy’s offense has long been one of the premier programs for option football. This breakdown of Air Force’s Load Trap with Head Coach Troy Calhoun will give you the tools to implement this game-changing concept. The entire presentation is on Glazier Drive (along with ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The Trinity (TX) coaching staff believes there’s a difference between outscoring opponents and controlling them.  They have developed a metric that is a tangible way to teach their players what constitutes controlling a game.  It also provides a postgame measurement to determine whether or not they ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Dewayne Alexander, Offensive Line Coach at Sewanee: The University of the South breaks down the critical run scheme adjustments that will transform how you approach and neutralize defensive pressure, giving you the tactical edge to stay one step ahead. The video is an excerpt from Coach Alexander’s ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Gary Goff, HC at McNeese State, likes to use the vertical hitch concept if the quarterback sees if there is a soft corner or 2 high to get a quick and easy read to get the ball out quickly. The video in this post was taken from ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Head Coach Blake Mouser of Tolar High School in Texas has a developmental plan for his offensive linemen that is tailored for their age and grade-level. You can see how he has outlined his program on Glazier Drive in his presentation on O-Line Development & Off-Season Drills at ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Norval McKenzie, Running Backs Coach/Run Game Coordinator at Georgia Tech, must be creative with his drills.  Position coaches get a minimal amount of practice time each day.  He creates multiple drills in one to maximize that time. In this video, he shows practice film of several of ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Eli Reinhart, OC North Crowley HS (TX), outlines a counter play blocking drill that he uses to teach blockers where they need to be, who will kick, who will insert, where to insert, and what the defense is going to do. The drill shows how they teach ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Trey Brooks, HC at Rockwall HS (TX) discusses their successful screen game, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the downhill run game, throwing screens to good players, and executing fast screens with precise timing and effective blocking. Fast screens, when executed with precision, can transform perimeter plays ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Create defensive chaos by mastering spacing concepts. By strategically positioning your receivers and understanding how to manipulate defenders’ responsibilities, you can consistently force the defense to make impossible choices. In this video, we’ll break down the spacing concepts that can help you keep the chains moving. The ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Ferris State Head Coach Tony Annese’s philosophy is to attack ALL of the open spaces on the field. He likes to use the entire field sideline to sideline and goal to goal and make a defense react to the ball being put in open space. The video ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The “split flow zone read play” is a variation of the inside zone play that involves a “wing” player performing a seal block on the backside. This creates advantages like a different look for the defense and a guaranteed read for the running back. In today’s video, ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Every offensive line coach knows that the success of outside zone often hinges not on the playside action, but on how effectively your backside linemen execute their responsibilities. In this video, retired Offensive Line Coach Dave Christensen takes us through his version of the  “swipe block” technique. ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Every offensive line coach knows that mobility can make or break your unit’s performance, but finding fresh ways to develop it during the offseason can be challenging. In this video, AJ Blazek, O-Line Coach at Wisconsin (O-Line Coach at Vanderbilt when this video was filmed) shares three ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Why would you want to run wedge (Insert Zone)? Derek Pennington, Head Coach at Caledonia HS (MI) believes: Can be Run versus Even or Odd Fronts Great for RPO or Play Action… No Unblocked Defenders Hard to Spill Old School Run Down Hill Physical and Quick Hitting Forces Defenses to constrict and leaves ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Today’s video features a discussion of the split release. In the presentation, Towson University Wide Receivers Coach DJ Steward emphasized the importance of proper footwork, body positioning, and timing to create separation from defenders. Winning at the First Level for WR’s: Split Release & Shuffle Release is the ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Indianapolis Cathedral Head Coach Bill Peebles discusses his implementation of the Run-Pass Option (RPO) offense within their spread option system, emphasizing its effectiveness in creating mismatches and exploiting defensive weaknesses. The video is a part of the 57-minute online clinic Implementing RPO’s in the Spread Option Offense, Including ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Looking for an easy way to teach quarterbacks and receivers simple pre-snap reads? Jason Ronquillo, Head Coach at Yelm High School in Washington uses a zone offense strategy, emphasizing the importance of scanning the field from the inside out and throwing the ball without the laces. The ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Attending clinics and watching videos is not just about adapting schemes that other programs are using.  It is also about stimulating your thinking to a new level. In our video, Frank Delano, 6-time state championship coach Frank Delano of Haddonfield High School (NJ) discusses variations of their ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Mastering the blocking techniques, schemes, and decisiveness for the Wing-T belly sweep is crucial for the play’s success. In this video, Coach Jim McKee (HC Scott County High School–KY) dives deep into his specific blocking assignments and schemes you need to successfully execute the belly sweep. He ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. The ability to throw the ball down the field isn’t just about having a strong-armed quarterback – it’s about having the right concepts that put your players in a position to succeed. In this breakdown, 7 x State Championship Coach Josh Niblett of Gainesville (GA) HS discusses ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. AJ Steward, Offensive Analyst, Kansas teaches an essential Tite Zone development drill that teaches running backs to identify and hit holes confidently. Improve RBs’ spatial awareness and decision-making skills in the run game. The video includes practice film with coaching points as well as film of game ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Ryan Larsen, Head Coach, Carnegie Mellon University has used RPOs to add more than 3 yards per play call compared to non-RPO run calls.  His philosophy is that they are run first. He teaches quarterbacks to hand the football off if they are in doubt regarding run ...

This article was originally posted on the Glazier Coaching Blog. Discover essential jet sweep variations that create defensive confusion and expand your offensive playbook. The video shows chalk talk along with game film showing the Jet Sweep, Toss Sweep, & Outside Zone variations run by Coach Greg Vandagriff (HC) at Prince Avenue Christian High School (GA). The entire ...