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 Be A 4th Down Punting Cop Out

Don’t Be A 4th Down Punting Cop Out

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 3, 2021

When we hear a coach say "We are so bad at punting, we might as well just go for it every time." that is just being a 4th down cop out....

It’s Not A Counter Run Unless it Has This

It’s Not A Counter Run Unless it Has This

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 1, 2021

Today we are going to look at what constitutes a counter run. If you have not read yesterday's blog I would do that. ...

Singletary On Supporting Your Assistant Coaches

Singletary On Supporting Your Assistant Coaches

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 30, 2021

Mike Singletary touches on several topics affecting high school and college football, including supporting your assistant coaches....

Coaches Must Correct & Move On

Coaches Must Correct & Move On

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 28, 2021

Whatever your situation after your first game, keep this in mind as you get ready for your next game in this young season. Correct & Move On....

Tight End Explosive? Yes.

Tight End Explosive? Yes.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 27, 2021

There are a lot of ways to create explosives but let's be honest, Tight Ends are not a part of most of them....

Introducing FirstDown PlayBook Coaching Tools

Introducing FirstDown PlayBook Coaching Tools

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 21, 2021

FirstDown PlayBook is adding Coaching Tools to your "Find a Play" area. This is going to open many doors to our football coaches!...

High School Football Teammates

High School Football Teammates

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 20, 2021

Talent will be on display. That is a part of it but only a part. You will also see high school football teammates playing for one another....

Put A Value On An Hour Of Your Time

Put A Value On An Hour Of Your Time

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 8, 2021

Odds are that Nick Saban is a lot richer than you, but you know what? He can't buy one second more of time than what you have in a day....

Immediate Coaching Feedback Is Critical To Practice

Immediate Coaching Feedback Is Critical To Practice

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 2, 2021

Giving immediate coaching feedback is a big part of any great football practice. The best football coaches get it done quickly & efficiently....

3 Reasons Pursuit Drill Should Be Your First Drill

3 Reasons Pursuit Drill Should Be Your First Drill

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 1, 2021

Here are three reasons that the very first defensive drill you should run with your defense should be the pursuit drill. ...

3 Ways Your Football Staff Wins With A Program Membership

3 Ways Your Football Staff Wins With A Program Membership

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 30, 2021

You can't pay your football staff enough. You know that. They know that. You have to be looking for other ways to show your appreciation....

Keep It Simple And Don’t Out-Cute Yourself.

Keep It Simple And Don’t Out-Cute Yourself.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 26, 2021

"Coach, I think we have a chance to line up and kick people's asses this year if we can just keep it simple." ...