High School Football

High School Football

High school football coaches are at the core of what FirstDown PlayBook does. Yes, we serve all of the coaching communities. No doubt about that. However, we understand that there is a degree of pressure on the prep coaches with little to no pay in return.

We offer high school coaches advantages in many ways. The first obvious way is a football playbook tool that saves you time and helps you coach better. FirstDown PlayBook did not forget the football when we were developing this tool either.

There are over 35,000 football plays in FirstDown PlayBook. This gives a high school football coach a big head start when it comes to getting ready for playbooks and weekly installs. We have also added practice scripts, practice schedules, text wristband sheets and

FirstDown PlayBook also is the only football coach reference site out there that offers high school football coaches help every day. We do this on the Coaches Community website every day. Here’s the kicker, at no charge. Why? Because FirstDown PlayBook is for coaches by coaches.

Don’t Dump The Dragon Concept Vs Cover 2

Don’t Dump The Dragon Concept Vs Cover 2

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 7, 2025

FirstDown PlayBook calls it 262 F & H Flat. You may call it Dragon. Whatever you call it don't be scared to call it vs cover 2....

FirstDown PlayBook Introduces Coach Ty’s Take!

FirstDown PlayBook Introduces Coach Ty’s Take!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 4, 2025

FirstDown PlayBook's flag football playbook just got a lot better. The Coach Ty's Take section provides an install video with your plays....

Vanderbilt Defensive Pressure Coverage

Vanderbilt Defensive Pressure Coverage

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 1, 2025

It's not unusual for defenses to send one more than the offense can block. It's the Vanderbilt defensive pressure coverage that's unique....

FirstDown PlayBook Route Adjustments

FirstDown PlayBook Route Adjustments

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 28, 2025

The FirstDown PlayBook route adjustments allow you to run the right play vs the coverage the defenses throws at you. ...

7on7 Defense Lives On FirstDown PlayBook

7on7 Defense Lives On FirstDown PlayBook

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 25, 2025

The last time FirstDown PlayBook checked there was a defense out there when 7on7 was being played. That's why we help those coaches too. ...

Give Your Football Self Scout Teeth

Give Your Football Self Scout Teeth

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 22, 2025

Your football self scout hit charts need to be two things. Accurate and easy to understand for you, your football staff and players....

UGA Stack Release Creates Confusion

UGA Stack Release Creates Confusion

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 16, 2025

There is a fine line between a switch release and a stack release and that is exactly what the UGA offense set up vs Texas Saturday night....

49ers Creative Toss Crack Sweep Vs Rams

49ers Creative Toss Crack Sweep Vs Rams

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 10, 2025

The Rams were pretty dominant yesterday but this same side toss crack sweep that the San Francisco 49ers ran is worth looking at....

Build Your Staff: Offensive Line Coaches Are Your Core

Build Your Staff: Offensive Line Coaches Are Your Core

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 6, 2025

It's job season and if you want to be a successful head coach we would recommend that you find a good offensive line coach first....

Tight Red Zone High Low With Benefits

Tight Red Zone High Low With Benefits

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 3, 2025

Most defenses are not looking for high lows to both sides in the tight red zone from a Bunch formation. This gives you that and more....

9 Man Football Plays In Seconds

9 Man Football Plays In Seconds

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 31, 2025

FirstDown PlayBook offers editable 9 man football plays organized by run and pass scheme. There are also thousands of editable 11 man plays....

Missouri Football Example Of Good Backup Preparation

Missouri Football Example Of Good Backup Preparation

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 28, 2025

Hats off to the Missouri football staff for having their 3rd string quarterback coached well enough to nearly win vs Vanderbilt in Nashville....