high school football coaching

First Football Game Blues & Bluster

First Football Game Blues & Bluster

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 2, 2025

It is only natural to put too much emphasis on your first football game of the season because it's the "next" game for 8 or 9 months....

Watching TV Kickoff Coverage Techniques

Watching TV Kickoff Coverage Techniques

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 31, 2025

If you have ever coached special teams you were sure to notice some of the same first game mistakes when it comes to kickoff coverage....

6 Man Football Is Different

6 Man Football Is Different

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 28, 2025

FirstDown PlayBook has learned over the years that 6 man football offense requires a great deal of creativity to be successful. ...

Dial Up Odd Front Pressure Away From Rotation

Dial Up Odd Front Pressure Away From Rotation

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 23, 2025

This odd front pressure is a rule breaker for any quarterback who looks for safety rotation to find answers....

Bootleg Pass Double Move? You Bet.

Bootleg Pass Double Move? You Bet.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 20, 2025

You can absolutely create a double move explosive play off of a bootleg pass. However; teach your quarterback the associated risk and reward....

Coaching Football With Immediate Feedback

Coaching Football With Immediate Feedback

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 13, 2025

Coaching football well can happen several different ways but getting immediate feedback to your players is a huge asset....

Unbalanced Formations Pros & Cons

Unbalanced Formations Pros & Cons

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 6, 2025

There are some serious advantages to running unbalanced formations and the football plays that come with them but be careful......

6-2 Directions Defense Good For HS & Youth Football

6-2 Directions Defense Good For HS & Youth Football

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 2, 2025

This 6-2 Defense fits football coaches when you need it most at all levels, including youth football and high school football. ...

NFL Special Teams Coaches & You Have This In Common

NFL Special Teams Coaches & You Have This In Common

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 30, 2025

Think your NFL insider is providing you with the hard decisions about training camp? Special teams coaches are who you should be watching....

Teach Your Young Tight Ends The Stick Route

Teach Your Young Tight Ends The Stick Route

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 13, 2025

The Kelce's and Kittle's of the world have fancier routes that they run but the Tight End stick route is something they have perfected....

FirstDown PlayBook Wing T Football Plays

FirstDown PlayBook Wing T Football Plays

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 11, 2025

FirstDown PlayBook offers you Wing T football plays but we also offer them at the youth football and high school football levels....

Beating Quarters Coverage Means Understanding It

Beating Quarters Coverage Means Understanding It

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 1, 2025

Show me an offensive line coach who can explain how quarters coverage just shoved that duo run up his rear and I will respect his knowledge....