Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Quarterbacks
with Dave Warner,
Michigan State University Quarterbacks Coach, 2010 Big Ten Co-Champions
Coach Warner uses practice and game film to teach fundamentals and to show his
techniques in action, making it apparent how they transfer from the practice
field to real game situations.
ON-FIELD SUCCESS
Under Warner's tutelage, Michigan State has recently boasted the no. 1 ranking
in passing efficiency in the Big Ten Conference, along with the no. 2 ranking in
overall passing attack. Through his on-field drills, coaches will learn ways
to:Develop characteristics such as leadership, toughness, poise, and confidence,
which are essential to strong quarterback playTeach proper grip and throwing
mechanicsUse a series of how-tos to improve decision making skills, both
pre-snap and during play
EFFICIENCY AND ACCURACY
Using an array of distractions that simulate the fast pace of real game action,
Warner demonstrates drills that work not just a quarterback's body, but also his
mind. Making playing under pressure no sweat. Drills focus on:
• Developing footwork
• Escaping the pocket
• Handling pocket pressure
• Developing upper and lower body mechanics
To have a successful offense, you must have a successful and efficient
quarterback. Whether practice or game, pre-snap or in-play, on-field or off,
Coach Warner's tips and techniques develop the physical and mental skills vital
for quarterbacks of all skill levels to thrive.
64 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Running Backs
with Brad Salem,
Michigan State Univeristy Running Backs Coach
Brad Salem delivers a comprehensive overview of the running back position, which
he follows with a full slate of unique drills to maximize the performance of
these athletes.
A former head coach at Augustana College where he took his teams to back-to-back
bowl games, Salem shows you how to develop aggressive, physical, hard-playing
running backs.
Learn how to create quickness with a series of drills that challenge and train
players to use moves that will help them evade defenders. Discover how to
minimize turnovers by establishing ball security.
Using video clips from practice, Coach Salem teaches the importance of
assignment, execution and finishing forward on every play. By understanding the
entire play and all of the concepts within it, Coach Salem believes that running
backs will play faster and more efficiently. All-important concepts like knowing
the proper first step, aiming point and how to read your blockers are taught on
all running schemes.
Drills to develop these skills are broken down into:
• Ball security drills
• Bag drills
• Cone drills
• Line drills
As an added bonus, Coach Salem shares video clips to illustrate the power,
counter, flip, inside zone and outside zone and the running back
responsibilities associated with them.
This DVD is an excellent choice for coaches and players of any level. Order now
and develop dynamic foot action, explosive jump cuts and powerful blocking
skills!
79 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Wide Receivers
with Terrence Samuel,
Michigan State University Wide Receivers Coach
Thirteen-year coaching veteran and a former stand-out wide receiver at Purdue
University, Terrence Samuel gives his insights on developing young athletes into
championship-level wide receivers. Using both practice film and game footage,
Coach Samuel, Michigan State University's wide receiver coach, shares the tools
that can help receivers at all skill levels-beginning to advanced-improve their
play.
Coach Samuel's powerhouse presentation shows you how to develop your receivers'
"football IQ" by mastering separation skills and leverage position, extending
the catch point, reading the corner, and applying the half-man rule.
Improve players' catch technique with a detailed analysis of the six types of
catches and the best time to use each one. This section also includes several
drills to practice catching under different circumstances. You'll also learn
proper stance and release techniques as well as a full repertoire of pass
routes. Finally, Coach Samuel provides instruction and drills to make your
receivers a force in the run game as well.
From stance and release to route running and breaks, this instructional
presentation gives examples and drills to help wide receivers improve every
aspect of their game--catching, stance, release, breaks, routes, run after catch
and blocking. Develop the full potential of your athletes with this amazing
presentation from one of the best wide receivers to play and coach the game.
70 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Tight Ends
with Mark Staten,
Michigan State University Offensive Line Coach
Mark Staten has packaged nearly a decade of college coaching experience at all
levels into an easy-to-follow, well-organized tutorial on developing
championship tight ends. Now the Offensive Line Coach at Michigan State
University, Coach Staten describe the qualities to look for in a prospective
player and then launches into basic concepts like proper stance, position
responsibilities and the role of the tight end in the game today.
RUN BLOCKING
Coach Staten demonstrates blocking drills that will help your tight end dominate
the line of scrimmage while developing his potential to play more aggressively
and effectively. Each drill is demonstrated with field-level practice footage
and followed by game footage showing the blocks in action.
PASS BLOCKING
The section on pass blocking highlights the key techniques and strategies to
effective pass blocking. Staten uses a half line drill to highlight essential
blocking techniques and follow it with game film.
CATCHING THE FOOTBALL
Hand/eye coordination, route running and protecting the football are emphasized
in the final segment of this straightforward, instructional presentation. Staten
shares coaching tips throughout the presentation that both complement and
enhance the drills, tactics and techniques included in the DVD.
Players and coaches will all benefit from the content and concepts in this DVD
given by on the most esteemed offensive coaches associated with the game.
77 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Offensive Linemen
with Dan Roushar,
Michigan State Offensive Coordinator
Dan Rousher has developed a video that details the fundamentals of offensive
line play. These techniques have helped Michigan State to dramatically revive
its offensive rushing output.
You will gain a competitive edge when teaching these techniques to your players
and develop a sound and consistent offensive line.
Roushar establishes a strong fundamental base and teaching progression for the
drive block. He then demonstrates how all other run block schemes eventually
turn into a drive block. Your lineman will become better drive, reach, and down
blockers and learn to master the execution of a full block from start to finish.
Roushar uses high quality practice video to teach you his drill progression
sequence. Aerial and field-level camera angles clearly illustrate proper
techniques.
Roushar's consistent coaching points for various blocks allow for simplicity,
which is the key to developing championship linemen. He focuses on footwork, pad
level, hand placement and much more in developing dominate run blockers. His
sequence of drills includes:
• Fit-Drive
• Fit-Drive-Separate
• Chutes
• Drive Block
• Block Back
• Fitted Deuce and Trey
• Deuce
• Ace Block
• Power Slip
• Reach and Zone Concepts
• Full Zone
• Down Block
• Tight Cut
• String Drill
This DVD also includes game footage to demonstrate how these techniques are put
into use in a game.
This DVD is valuable for coaching all levels of football and will allow your
offensive lineman to develop sound and efficient skills.
76 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Defensive Linemen
with Ted Gill,
Michigan State University Defensive Line Coach,
40 years of coaching experience (NCAA, NFL, XFL, CFL)
Defensive linemen are the guts of any defense and this DVD will help your
defensive lineman stop the run and rush the passer.
In this DVD, Michigan State's Defensive Line Coach Ted Gill presents the
techniques and fundamentals he has perfected while developing top defensive
linemen in the NCAA, NFL, CFL and XFL over his 40 years as a defensive coach. He
also includes 10 defensive linemen drills to help you teach these concepts to
your big men.
Gill's video is a master's class in coaching DL, especially his presentation on
stance, alignment, and triangle keys which will help your linemen read blocks
and penetrate the LOS. Gill leaves no stone unturned. He delivers philosophy,
fundamentals, techniques, drills and game footage to back up the information
presented.
The defensive linemen fundamentals and techniques presented are relevant for any
defense that wants to build a championship d-line.
Coach Gill goes into expert detail about alignment techniques and proper
footwork so your d-linemen can defeat blocks, make tackles and rush the passer.
He explains the difference between a 3 and 4 point stance and when to use them
whether it's a short yardage situation or to rush the passer on a 3rd and long.
Coach Gill also presents several stunts to confuse your opponent's blocking
schemes and open up lanes for penetrating the line of scrimmage.
Order now and watch how you can turn your defensive linemen into Champions.
97 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Linebackers
with Mike Tressel,
Michigan State University Linebackers / Special Teams Coach
Coach Mike Tressel presents proven techniques to developing championship-level
linebackers in an incredible DVD packed with drills, demonstrations and more.
These are the same drills Tressel used to develop two of the top linebackers in
the nation in 2010 who combined for 796 tackles in their careers at Michigan
State.
Tressel outlines these crucial fundamentals:
• Stance, Alignment, and Key Reads
• Block Defeat
• Proper Tackling
• Pass Defense
• Blitz Techniques
In the DVD, Coach Tressel outlines five linebacker fundamentals that will teach
your linebackers how proper stance and alignment is vital to getting leverage on
the ball carrier and will put your LBs in position to defeat blocks with punch,
dip, and rip techniques.
Defeating blocks with the proper leverage allows the inside-out angles to
achieve the best tackling opportunities on opposing running backs. Blitzing is a
cornerstone of playing linebacker and you will learn about snap indicators and
timing keys to help your linebacker make big defensive plays. Linebackers also
must cover receivers and this DVD covers how the hook-n-swat technique can help
your linebackers as they cover the flats and other zones.
An interesting component of the presentation is Coach Tressel's use of film
clips that show how not to execute various techniques. By presenting an
ineffective way to cover a drill, Tressel actually underscores the proper way of
doing it.
With great enthusiasm and passion, Coach Tressel emphasizes the need to play
fast, play to the line of scrimmage and tackle hard.
This DVD is designed to help coaches at all levels teach linebackers the skills
needed to achieve success on the field. Whether you're new to the coaching game,
need a refresher course or just want to add new techniques to your coaching
arsenal, this presentation has something for you.
78 minutes. 2011. DVD.
Techniques & Drills for Creating Championship Defensive Backs
with Harlon Barnett,
Michigan State University Secondary Coach,
played seven seasons in the NFL
Defensive backs are the reaction squad of the defense usually asked to make
super human plays to save touchdowns.
Coach Harlon Barnett's DVD is a coaching crash course in coaching DBs. The DVD
includes 20 drills to improve footwork, reaction times, tackling, defeating
blocks, and to increase interceptions.
Coach Barnett's presentation is a hands-on tutorial of the techniques needed to
combat the run and air raid style offenses.
Barnett highlights key drills and techniques to help your defensive backs
develop their footwork to improve reaction times in coverage. He presents ball
drills to develop your DBs cut off and shoulder position against opposing
receivers positioning them to score, not just intercept.
Coach also presents his tackle progression so your secondary stops whiffing
running backs and puts them on the ground. Lastly, Coach Barnett reviews two
drills that will help your DBs attack blockers and get into position to make the
big tackles.
Barnett's D-Back training is relevant for any defense that wants to build a
championship secondary.
Order now turn your defensive backs into champions.
54 minutes. 2011. DVD.