High School Football Coaches

Kickoff Cover 2 Gap Technique

Kickoff Cover 2 Gap Technique

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 4, 2021

Using the 2 gap technique on kickoff coverage has several elements that need to be taught. The first is teaching when to use the technique. ...

How Can I Become A Football Coach?

How Can I Become A Football Coach?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 1, 2021

A young guy hit me up on Facebook this morning and asked the question that I often get this time of year. "How can I become a football coach?" ...

Free 3-Day Memberships For High School & College Coaches

Free 3-Day Memberships For High School & College Coaches

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 9, 2021

Starting today all college and high school football coaches will be eligible for a free 3 day free membership on FirstDown PlayBook. ...

Coach, Your Presentation Matters

Coach, Your Presentation Matters

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 5, 2021

I see coaches every day who think that they are so good that their presentation does not matter. That's a big mistake in the year 2021....

6/8/9/12 Man Football Grows…We Grow Too

6/8/9/12 Man Football Grows…We Grow Too

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 28, 2021

6 man football. 8 man football. 9 man football. 12 man football. What once would have seemed crazy to us now is normal. That is a good thing....

Millard South HS (NE) Slow Screen Execution

Millard South HS (NE) Slow Screen Execution

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 28, 2021

As a coach your job is to get your best players in space with the ball. That is what the Millard South (NE) coaches did on this slow screen....

Pineville HS (Ky): All 22 Play of the Week

Pineville HS (Ky): All 22 Play of the Week

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 15, 2021

Let's take a look at this play where Pineville High School located in Kentucky won a last second game against Cumberland Gap High School....

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....

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....

How Many Special Teams Phases Is Marcus On?

How Many Special Teams Phases Is Marcus On?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 10, 2021

"Hey how many special teams phases is Marcus on?" You're going to have this conversation in the next month, whether you plan it or not. ...

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....