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!
Kelce Can Block Too!
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!
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
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
We don't spend enough time talking about the specialists on your team. Here are some things to be considering this time of year....
Corey Linsley: Who Will Pick The Next One
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.
The intersection of talent and scheme is on display here with this Titan's creative outside zone scheme combined with Rodger Saffold's skill...
Herbert Beginning To Quiet The “Experts”
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....
Aaron Rodgers Creates Where There Is Nothing
Watch this rep here vs. the Rams. As Rodgers takes his drop, there aren't many great options for Rodgers to deliver the ball. His receivers are covered....
Wagner Lets His Eyes Take Him To The Ball
Bobby Wagner displays top-notch mental processing, quickly reading his keys and identifying the run scheme and where the run is designed to hit....
Titans’ Ben Jones Sees It & Stones It
The best defense against exotic pressure schemes is a really smart and aware offensive linemen who can quickly process what's happening....
TeachTape Thursday Highlights Clinic Defensive Line Effort
It's hard to give maximum effort like this every down at any level of football. However, the only way Gardeck makes this play is by selling out like this....
Baker Mayfield’s Maturation On Full Display This Season
Baker Mayfield throws this ball before the break so that it gets there on time, giving the defense no chance to make a play. ...