high school football coaching
FlexBone Slot Iso Misdirection
FlexBone Slot Iso Misdirection is one of our favorite plays because it's a counter from a formation that's not even determined until the snap....
9 Man & 12 Man Football Install Update
We wanted to give you a 9 Man and 12 Man football install update. By the end of this weekend you will have plays in every run area you choose...
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....
Singletary On Supporting Your Assistant Coaches
Mike Singletary touches on several topics affecting high school and college football, including supporting your assistant coaches....
Finding Your Passing Game Wrinkle or Two
Many of you have a game or two under your belt at this point and it's the time when you are looking for a passing game wrinkle or two. ...
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....
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....
FirstDown PlayBook: Celebrating 10 Years & Counting
Today FirstDown PlayBook celebrates 10 years since we began with a simple idea that would end up helping tens of thousands of football coaches....
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....