football coaching
Don’t Be A 4th Down Punting Cop Out
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....
Your Team Is A FirstDown PlayBook Featured Team
We are excited to let you know that now you will now be able to go directly to your favorite team on FirstDown PlayBook....
It’s Not A Power Run Unless It Has This
We saw a Facebook post this weekend and it got us thinking that we should slow down and explain what makes a power a power run in football....
Coaches Must Correct & Move On
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....
3 Man Twist (Coached Well) Gets Home
Make your opponent think. A 3 man twist will nine times out of ten, slow a protection down. The key is to not slow your guys down doing it...
Introducing FirstDown PlayBook Coaching Tools
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
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....
3 Reasons Youth Coaches Want Parents Involved
Your parents are going to be involved with your youth football program if you are the coach. Stop fighting it. ...
Put A Value On An Hour Of Your Time
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....
Keep It Simple And Don’t Out-Cute Yourself.
"Coach, I think we have a chance to line up and kick people's asses this year if we can just keep it simple." ...
FirstDown PlayBook Formation Stencils & Templates
We have drawn more plays than anyone on the planet. This has taught us that stencils and templates are a critical part of this process....
Clear Your FirstDown PlayBook Filters!
Punch in what you are looking for and it is there. That is unless you forget to clear your FirstDown PlayBook filters....