Contributors

Contributors

FirstDown PlayBook opens up our vast network of professionals so that you can benefit from their experience. Our contributors come from several different backgrounds. The great thing about this page is that we can archive them so that you always have them at your fingertips.

You will find help with being a sports parent, mental training and even help with strength and conditioning for your young football player. There is a lot more that goes into being a football parent or coach than the X’ and O’s.

This page will offer you a home for quick tips about how to lift your young player when they are down. It will also help you with tempering the enthusiasm as they find success.

So we are exciting to have this contributor page up and running for you. We also want you to know that if you feel that you have something to offer, please let us know!

Yes, Travis Kelce Can Block Too!

Yes, Travis Kelce Can Block Too!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 22, 2021

Travis Kelce, who's better known for his contributions in the passing game, win as a blocker. Yes, Travis Kelce can block too....

Interior Pass Rush Technique Alert!

Interior Pass Rush Technique Alert!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 3, 2021

When a defensive lineman can utilize hand fighting techniques as well as Joseph does he is going to win lots of one-on-one matchups....

Damien Lewis Shows Us Why It’s Called A Pocket

Damien Lewis Shows Us Why It’s Called A Pocket

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to creating a clean pocket to throw a QB's best friends are the interior OL who can stop the rush at the line of scrimmage....

Strength & Conditioning For Kickers

Strength & Conditioning For Kickers

by Taylor Mehlhaff on Apr 3, 2021

We don't spend enough time talking about the specialists on your team. Here are some things to be considering this time of year....

All 22 Tuesday Features Arizona Christian & Higuera’s Big Leg

All 22 Tuesday Features Arizona Christian & Higuera’s Big Leg

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 30, 2021

Congratulations to Higuera and the Arizona Christian Firestorm, ranked 14th this week In the FirstDown PlayBook NAIA Football Top 25 Poll!...

DJ Jones Keeps’em Clean & That’s A Big Deal

DJ Jones Keeps’em Clean & That’s A Big Deal

by FirstDown PlayBook on Mar 25, 2021

If you're wondering what to get an inside linebacker for his birthday, allow us to suggest a really good nose tackle....

The Scouting Academy Looks At Chargers’ New Center, Corey Linsley

The Scouting Academy Looks At Chargers’ New Center, Corey Linsley

by will.cinelli on Mar 18, 2021

Welcome to the free agent edition of Teachtape Thursday! Let’s take a look at the Chargers’ new center, Corey Linsley....

Scheme Freezes The LB.  Rodger Saffold Does The Rest.

Scheme Freezes The LB. Rodger Saffold Does The Rest.

by will.cinelli on Mar 4, 2021

The intersection of talent and scheme is on display here with this Titan's creative outside zone scheme combined with Rodger Saffold's skill...

DaVon Hamilton’s Hands Are Valuable Tools

DaVon Hamilton’s Hands Are Valuable Tools

by will.cinelli on Feb 25, 2021

Good defensive linemen will have at least one hand fighting maneuver to employ and the elite like Davon Hamilton will normally have several....

Patrick Peterson Shows Recovery Skills Matter Too

Patrick Peterson Shows Recovery Skills Matter Too

by will.cinelli on Feb 18, 2021

"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth," goes the famous Mike Tyson quote. Good DB's understand how to recover....

Dalvin Tomlinson Owns a Very Busy Phone Booth.

Dalvin Tomlinson Owns a Very Busy Phone Booth.

by will.cinelli on Feb 11, 2021

To be an effective Defensive Lineman in the phone booth, you need the mental processing ability to read and react quickly. ...

Herbert Beginning To Quiet The “Experts”

Herbert Beginning To Quiet The “Experts”

by will.cinelli on Feb 4, 2021

For someone who got picked apart in the draft process, Justin Herbert displayed the ability to make some "wow" plays this year as a rookie....