Football Forms For The Winning Coach

FOOTBALL FORMS FOR THE WINNING COACH A Collection Of Ready-To-Use Tools To Organize Your Program Hank C. Schrader, Jr. Gridiron Strategies e Lessiter Publications, Inc. Brookfield, Wis.Publisher’s Cataloging-in Publication (Provided by Quality Books, Inc.) Schrader, Hank C Football forms for the winning coach : a collection of ready-to-use tools to organize your program / by Hank C. Schrader, Jr p.m. ISBN: 0-944079-47-4 1. Football--Coaching. 1. Title GV 956.6.837 2004 796.332'07'7 QBI33-2048 Cover and book design by Maureen Splitgerber & Christopher Nielsen International Standard Book Number: 0-944079-47-4 Copyright © 2004 by Lessiter Publications, Inc. All rights reserved Published by Lessiter Publications, Inc. P.O. Box 624, Brookfield, WI 53008-0624 For additional copies or information on other books or publications offered by Gridiron Strategies and Lessiter Publications, write to the above address. Telephone: (800) 645-8455 (U.S. only) or (262) 782-4480 Fax: (262) 782-1252 E-mail: info@lesspub.com Web site: www. gridironstrategies.com Manufactured In The United States Of AmericaFOREWORD FOOTBALL COACHES, perhaps more than in any other sport, must balance an extensive number of roles. A football coach is a teacher, motivator, tactician, recruiter, promoter, performance evaluator, fundraiser, game-day strategist, administrator, guidance counselor, talent judge, scout and much, much more, And with the thousands of details and hours of ime each role demands, its downright Impossibve to do all of them without being organized. ‘There are hundreds of different ways a coach can go about hs job — there's no “one way’ of doing things. 'm Convinced, however, that one of the fundamental keys for ‘suocess is organization, From that organization, you can then formulate a solid pian that everyone — players and coaches — can buy into and execute. But to expect this buy-in, you'd better have a clear, justiiable reason for everything that you're doing, ORGANIZATION TURNS PROGRAMS I've been fortunate to have participated in three of the biggest, and most dramatic, tumarounds in college footbatl history at lowa, Wisconsin and lowa State, and have learned trom mastertul organizers and planners in lowa's Hayden Fry and Wisconsin's Barry Alvarez. There's no _gteater testament to the importance of organization than {turning around programs that were either winless or had ‘one victory in the prior year. Your organizational methods will chart your course; it keeps you steadfast and uncom- promising in your beliefs and plans. That's really where the whole process of successful coaching starts. Not only will better organization help coaches individu ally, butt also breeds results — not to mention a common ‘mission — at every level on your stat. As a former assis ‘tant coach and coordinator, I can tell you how appreciated itis to work for an organized head coach. Their ciear, ‘concise directives conveyed exactly what was expected of me, and this enabled me to stay focused on the tasks and priorites athand, You can remove a great deal of the ‘guesswork from the assistant coach's daly tasks through clear organization, and by giving them the tools that Support the primary coaching objectives. Its fascinating to see how all winning programs are bui on «a three-legged stool of organization, preparation and execu- FREE roroword tion, While well-thought-out plans can make up for deficiencies ‘lsewhere, the absence of an organized plan will handcuff a ‘coach's ability to prepare and execute. NEVER STOP LEARNING The fact that you have this book in your hands speaks ‘volumes about you as a coach and your commitment to ‘exploring new approaches to being the best you can be. This eagerness to leamn is a trait that will ake you and your program places. Aside from my colleagues at the college and professional levels, | can't tel you how many good ‘ideas I continue to glean from high schoo! coaches, ranging from the X's & O's, to building team chemistry to ‘game preparation and even administrative things lke trav- cling. The points, no matter how much success you've hhad in this game, you can always learn something from a fellow coach. Those who think they have al he answers are missing out, and their programs will soon show it. Even after 27 years at the Division 1 college level, Ibe the first to admit that Il borrow ideas in this unique assembly of forms by Coach Hank Schrader. His Football! Forms For The Winning Coachis a highly valuable and ‘much turned-to resoures for coaches at every level in the game, and its comprehensiveness reveals new organiza tional and evaluation toots that even the most experienced ‘coach has never before seen. As coaches, wo're always, looking for things that will help save time and make better, ‘sounder evaluations and decisions. These forms — and the organizational details found within them — are nothing short of a prescription for coaching success. lencourage you to use Football Fornts For The Winning Coach to spur new ideas and to advance your ‘kills as a coach. The results will soon be evident throughout your entire program Prepare, work hard and never relent in your goals. Best of luck! www.gridironstrategies.com 3INTRODUCTION THROUGHOUT MY FOOTBALL coaching career, lam constantly amazed at how much a coach must accomplish in a short ie frame. Films, schedules, playbooks, meetings — not to mention the wide aay of administrative ‘duties — all vie for your time. | can't recall how many times {ve fallen asleep in front of game fims while preparing for ‘an opponent. But 'm not alone — the bottom line is that it simply takes a lot of hard work to be successful in this profession, ‘As a career military officer prior to becoming a coach, | leamed that there are many diferent methods to work more effectively — especially under a time crunch. "ve always been willing to try anything that “That is why this book exists — to help you organize your thoughts, ideas and schemes to save time and excel as a coach. The forms and checklists in this book are what have worked for me and my stat; fully expect that you'l improve upon thom for your program's specific needs. As you do so, ‘you'll enjoy a big advantage over me on this joumey — you ‘won't have fo assemble or create these forms, checklists and ideas from scratch. I a book lke this existed some- where, | would have owned it! ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Many of the ideas in this book were inspired from an article, book, clinic lecture or ideas exchanged with other coaches on a strategy or technique. At could make me more efficent 21d OW ———— NN the beginning of each chapter, ve tried me to do what I wanted — instead of “That is why this book to give credit for the work when I can what |had todo. Thisishow this book ists t help you organize remember where the ideas came from. sete: ‘your thoughts, ideas and _ But because this book was borne from biclaaissehecttteenesthieltint ‘Schemes to save time and —_years of clinics, books, publications and Work from a written plan versus tying excel as a coach...” videos, | hope you'll accept my apologies: tocommit everything tomemoy.So itive somehow missed those who ‘whenever I found something that 7 sparked the original concept. worked, | ay Bd it so | would not have to reinvent the idea. later. Seasofatter season, these tools really helped my programs prepare for the challenges on the field. After other coac began asking for a copy of this or that, | Fa decided to diganize my collection of forms into a logical, useful book 80 it‘could be shared with other coaches. = across the nation 3 eee 4 www.gridironstrategies.com There are, however, throe people who deserve special recognition. First is Rick Synold, head coach at Brookfield Central High School, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He taught me a great deal about defense while | was on his staff, and his knowledge and teachings are seen in all my defensive ‘schemes, Synold has built one of the top high school programs in Wisconsin. ootbell Forma For The Winning Coach FREE‘Second, Butch Goncharoft hired me to bring defense to Washington's Bellevue High School, the most explosive offensive high-school running team in the state. He kept pushing me to be a champion and taught me — along with everyone else around him — what it means to achieve ‘suocess with class. Back-to-back state championships leave litle doubt about the type of program he runs in Bellevue. ‘The last, and most important, person to thank is my lovely wife, Anne. Since her brother is also a Texas high ‘Schoo! football coach, she knew long before me just how demanding a coaching career would become. She has supported mo every step of the way. When I was disap- pointed with game films, she ran two video cameras with ‘an up-close line view and a ful-feld view so | could see the ‘game properly. When I complained about a form, she used her unparalleled computer skils to solve the problem. In fact, Anne is the original designer of many of the forms ‘ound in this book. She has been our team’s biggest fan ‘and supporter, and Anne is who my coaches said they'd ‘most miss when we moved on to a new area. She always kept me on track, humble and focused. SHARE IT WITH YOUR STAFF So, after years of helping me better manage my teams, you can now put Football Forms For The Winning Goach to Work for you. Beyond the first-ever such collection of forms, ‘several things are truly unique about this book. First, you'll find a completed example accompanying most forms, Giving you an accurate picture of how the form was used, FRR roduction ‘Second, the book's publisher, Gridiron Strategies, fully ‘encourages you to put this book on the photocopier so that ‘you and your staff can enjoy the maximum benefit from these pages. Few publishers would sacrifice future book sales by inviting you to copy pages for your staf. Infact, this is the reason that the book is presented in a spiral- bound format. {even one idea or form makes you a better coach and ‘saves you time here and there, then this book was worth the effort. A coach is one of the most important role models that young people will ever have, So the better you coach, the better young people can develop to become successful adults. HAVE FUN! | also hope you'll have fun with the ideas. Afterall, itis just a game, and we need to remember that at times. No matter how bad a day can get, as a career US. Army Officer, can atways find comfort in the fact that ‘at least no ‘one is shooting at me!" | sincerely hope this book will make you a better, more efficient coach on your path to molding successful young individuals. Good Luck! Hg © Wok Selous Henry C. “Hank” Schrader, Jt. Gridiron Strategies Advisory Board Member www.gridironstrategies.com 5ii FOOTBALL FORMS FOR THE WINNING COACH TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BY DAN MCCARNEY INTRODUCTION .....--40+02++ 4, OVERALL PROGRAM ORGANIZATION 41.1 High Schoo! Football Yearly ian of Action Checklist. 2+. 10 “3 1.2 Season Goals... Seeded 4.2 Season Goals (Example) .....-- 12 4.3 Team Goals By Game .....+..2eee0e9 18 1.3 Team Goals By Game texan} foal 1.4 Total Team Goals .....-. eee) 4.4 Total Team Goals (Example 1)... +016 1.4 Total Team Goals (Example 2) ....- 7 1.5 Football Player Evaluation Form.........-18 1.6 Football Coaches Performance Review... 19 1.7 Coaches Evaluation Form ....-.+++++-2022 1.8 College Coach Self-Evaluation ‘& Head Coach Evaluation 28-26 1.9 How To Improve The Wor-Lass Record 1.10 Coaches Time Saving Memorandum. 2. OFFENSIVE SKILLS — BY POSITION . 2.4 Quarterback Skills. . 2.2 Ball Carer Skills . 2.3 Receiver Skils 2.4 Offensive Linemen Skill... 25 Center Skills. : 4. OFFENSIVE DRILL & TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST FORMS — BY POSITION - 3.1 Quarterback Drill & Technique Checkist ‘3.2 Running Back Drill & Technique Checklist . 8.3 Receiver Drill & Technique Checklist 3.4 Offensive Line Drill & Technique Checks 3.5 Diill & Technique Checklist (Blank)... 4. OFFENSIVE OPPONENT- EVALUATION FORMS . 43 4.1 Quarterback Opponent: Evaluation Form A445 4.1 Quarterback Opponent- Evaluation Form (Example) AB-AT 442 Running Back Opponent- Evaluation Form. ....-. 48-49 4.2 Running Back Opponent Evaluation Form (Example) -. 5051 4.3 Receiver Opponent-Evaiuation Form ... 52-53, 4.3 Receiver Opponent-Evaluation Form (Example) = 54-55 4,4 Oifensive Line Opponent- Evaluation Form... 5. +++ - 56-57 4.4 Offensive Line Opponent- Evaluation Form (Example) . 58-59 6 www.gridironstrategies.com 5. OFFENSIVE GRADE. ‘SHEETS — BY POSITION ... 5.1 Quarterback Grade Sheet... 5.1 Quarterback Grade Sheet (Example). .... 5.2 Offensive Back Grade Sheet... 65 5.2 Offensive Back Grade Sheet (Example). . .. 66 5.3 Receiver Grade Sheet... 67 5.3 Recover Grade Sheet (Example). -68 5.4 Offensive Line Grade Sheet 69, 5.4 Offensive Line Grade Sheet (Example) . .. .70 6. DEFENSIVE SKILLS — BY POSITION. 6.1 Defensive Line Skills 62 Defensive End Skits 6.3 Linebacker Skills... 6.4 Defensive Back Skils. 7. DEFENSIVE DRILL & TECHNIQUE. CHECKLIST FORMS — BY POSITION . 7 7:1 Detenshe Line Drill & Technique Checkdt 78 7.2 Defensive End Drill & Technique Checklist .. 79 7.3 Linebacker Drill & Technique Checkist, .... 80 7.4 Defensive Back Drill & Technique Checklist ...........+.-84 7 Drill & Technique Checkist (Blank) 82 8, DEFENSIVE OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORMS 83 8.1 Defensive Line Opponent- Evaluation Form -. 84-85 8.4 Delensive Line Opponent- Evaluation Form (Example). ....-.--- 86-87 {8.2 Linebacker Opponent-Evaluation Form. .. 88-89 82 Linebacker Opponent Evaluation Form (Example) ........-. 90-91 18.3 Detensive Back Opponent- Evaluation Form «+. .<++ = 92-98 8.3 Defensive Back Opponent. Evaluation Form (Example) 94-95 9. DEFENSIVE GRADE. SHEETS — BY POSITION. ......- + 97-88 9.1 Defensive Line Grade Sheet... 99 9.1 Defensive Line Grade Sheet (Example)... 100 9.2 Linebacker Grade Sheet ...........-+.. 101 92 Linebacker Grade Sheet (Example) ...... 102 9.3 Defensive Back Grade Sheet ........... 103 9.3 Defensive Back Grade Sheet (Example). . 104 10, DEFENSIVE SCOUTING REPORT FORMS. oe 105-106 10.1 Opponent Offensive Team Depth Chart... 107 10.1 Opponent Offensive Team Depth Chart (Example). . 108 Continued on next page Football Forms For The Wining Coach SEISSESE nee 10.2 Defensive Scouting Fact Shest..........109 10.2 Defensive Scouting Fact Sheet (Example) 2.2.2.2... 110414 10.8 Defensive Scouting Game Plan Chodktst ..112 10.3 Defensive Scouting Game Plan Checkiist (Example).........113 10.4 Opponent Offensive Formations Sheet ... 114 10.4 Opponent Offensive Formations Sheet (Example 1)... 115 10.4 Opponent Offensive Formations Sheet (Example 2)..........116 10.5 Defensive Reminder Form .............417 10.5 Defensive Reminder Form (Example) .... 118 10.6 Detencive Match-Up Forms. .........0. 0119 106 Defensive Match-Up Forms (Example) ... 120 10.7 Defensive Game Plan Form .. 121 10.7 Defensive Game Plan Form (Example)... 122 10.8 Pass Analysis Form.......... $123 10.8 Pass Analysis Form (Example)... 124, 10.9 Formation Tendencies ‘Sheet: Running Plays 10.9 Formation Tendencies = 125 ‘Sheet: Running Plays (Example) . 126 10.10 Opponent Play Formations Sheet... 127 10.10 Opponent Play Formations Sheet (Example 1).......... 128 10.10 Opponent Play Formations Sheet (Example 2)..........129 10.11 Short-Yardage Formation, Down-And-Distance Summary..........130 10.11 Short-Yardage Formation, Down- ‘And-Distance Summary (Example) ...... 131 10.12 Red Zone Defensive Strategy Worksheet 2.0.0.2... 182-183 10.12 Red Zone Defensive Strategy Worksheet (Example) ...... 134-195 10.13 Special Teams Summary Sheet......... 196 10.13 Special Teams Summary ‘Sheet (Example) «2.0.2... 197 11. OFFENSIVE SCOUTING FORMS . . 11.1 Offensive Game Scouting Checks 11.1 Offensive Game Scouting Checklist (Example)... 142-148 11.2 Defensive Team Depth Chart . 444 11.2 Defensive Team Depth Chart (Example) .. 145 11.8 Defensive Formations & Alignment Form. . 146 11.3 Defensive Formations & Alignment 22 1389) 140-141 Form (Example)... .. <. 147 ‘12. OFFENSIVE GAME MANAGEMENT. ..... 149-151 12.1 Three-Deop Ottensive Depth Chart 152 12.1 Three-Deop Offensive Depth Chart (Example). =. 183 12.2 Offensive Game Plan Form......... 154-155 12.2 Offensive Game Pian Form (Example) - 156-157 12.3 Offensive Player Substitution List........ 158 12.3 Offensive Player ‘Substitution List (Example)... +159 FARR var1c or contents 12.4 Formation- & Blocking-Scheme Matrix Running Offense ceeeeeer es 160 12.4 Formation- & Blocking-Scheme Matrix: Running Offense (Example) ............ 161 12.5 Running Attack Development Worksheet. . 162 12.5 Running Attack Development Worksheet (Example). ..... 163 12.6 Run Distribution Chart... .. ve 164 12.6 Run Distribution Chart (Example)........ 165 12.7 Formation- & Blocking-Scheme Matt Passing Offense... --.......+.. 166 12.7 Formation- & Blocking-Scheme Mati Passing Offense (Example) - 167 12.8 Passing Attack Development Worksheet... 168 12.8 Passing Attack Development Worksheet (Example)... 169 12.9 Pass Distribution Chart . : 170 12.9 Pass Distribution Chart (Example)... 174 12.10 Master Pass Plays: Protection ‘Adiustments Chart 2... 172478 12.10 Master Pass Plays: Protection ‘Adjustments Chart (Example) ....... 174175 12.11 Game Pian Defensive Read Chart.......176 12.11 Game Plan Defensive Read Chart (Example 1).......2.22.2..177 42.11 Game Plan Defensive Read Chart (Example 2)... ............178 12.12 Passing Strategy: Down-And-Distance .. -.179-180 12.12 Passing Strategy: Down-And-Distance (Example)...... 181-182 12.13 Master Pass Route Chart .......... 183-184 12.13 Master Pass Route Chart (Example). . 185-186. 12.14 Passing Strategy: Key Reminders... . 187-188 12.15 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 4... 00........189 12.15 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 3-4 (Example)... 190 12.16 Expected Defensive Front & ‘Technique Form, Front: 4-3... . Pea 12.16 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 4-3 (Example). ... 192 12.17 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 4-4... , 12.17 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 4-4 (Example)... 194 12.18 Expected Defensive Front & ‘Technique Form, Front: 5-2 Monster. ..... 195. 12.18 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: §-2 Monster (Example). 196 12.19 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 5-2 Cover-2/3 .... 197 12.19 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form, Front: 5-2 Cover-2/3 (Example) 198° 12.20 Expected Defensive Front & Technique Form (Blank) -199 12.21 Game Clock Management Notes -, -. 200-202 193 Continued on next page www.gridironstrategies.com 7ee eee eee eee EE eee eee 13. OFFENSE EFFICIENCY REVIEW FORMS... .. 203 16.8 Basic Coverage 1.1 Master Run Recognition Diagrams ...........+, 246-247 Game/Season Efficiency Form 2-204 16.9 Defensive Attack Diagrar 191 Master Run Gamel 43 (Pro) Man... seen 248 ‘Season Efficiency Form (Example) «205 16.10 Defensive Attack Diagrams: -8 249 13.2 Master Pass Game! 16.11 Detensive Attack Diagrams: Soason Efficiency Form. +208 5-2 (Oklahoma Defense) . «250 19.2 Master Pass Game! 16:12 Defensive Attack Diagrams Blank) .--...251 Season Efficiency Form (Example) ...... 207 16.13 Quarterback Reference 14, DEFENSIVE GAME MANAGEMENT ......... 209 eee Rosiereeas ae peer 44.1 Defensive Substitution Packages ........210 14.1 Defensive Substitution Ta Gaede ecu nae ee Packages (Example) er) 17, DEFENSIVE PLAYBOOK FORMS «........--257 442 Defensive Gamo Plan Form «12.0.0... 242 17:1 2/9-Back, 2/3-Recelver Formations... 258-259 142 Defensive Game Plan Form (Example) ...213 172 1-Back, 4-Receiver Formations........ -.260- 414.3 Defensive Play-By-Play Analysis Form . 214 173 Recover Formations (Blank)... +... +261 143 Defensive Play-By-Play 417.4 Blocking Progressions — Defensive Line. 262 Analysis Form (Example) ........++-. ++ 215 17.5 Blocking Progressions — Linebackers. . .. 263 +144 Defensive Drive Analysis Form 216 17.6 Backild Alignments — Common Plays... 264 4144 Defensive Drive 17.7 Defensive Quick Reference Sheet .....-. 265 Analysis Form (Example) ....21....0.+.217 417.7 Delensive Quick 448 Dotensive Game Checklist 218 Reterence Sheet (Example) 4145 Defensive Game Checkist (Example)... 219 417.8 Defensive Huddle Instructions « 415. SPECIAL TEAMS MANAGEMENT 18, SEASON REVIEW FORMS. 15-1 Special Teams Depth Chart A... 18.1 Final Team Statistics... : 15.1 Special Teams 182 Conference Final Team Statistics ....272-273 Depth Chart A (Example) . 223 18.3 Final Team Defensive 152 Special Teams Dapth Chart B .........-224 Statistics — By Game 2... s+seee20+ 274 182 Special Teams 483 Final Team Defensive Depth Chart (Example) eevee B28 Statistics — By Gare (Example) ....... +275 153 Special Teams Booth Form............226 184 Special Toams Statistics .......... 276-277 18.3 Special Teams Booth Form (Example)... 227 184 Speci Teams Stasi Example)... 278 415.4 Punt Return Checklist. see 485 Defensive Numbers... 2.2 .s+e0rs+ 278 485 Punt Rush Checklist, oes e00 0 220 185 Defensive Numbers (Example)... 280 158 Kickow Coverage Checkist -. pod 49. PRACTICE PLANS... 0.240000 281 157 Special Teams Grade Sheet ...........-234 To Genovd Pravkce Pen Form oo 187 Special Teams Grade Sheet (Example)... . 282 48:1 General Practice Plan Form: (Exar) 1283 416.8 Kick Distance /Time Goals Form... -..283 : 18.2 General Practice Plan Breakdown... 284 188 Kick Distance /Time Hee eahenipesacs Goals Form (Example) Pian Breakdown (Example)...........-. 285 416, OFFENSIVE PLAYBOOK FORMS... 19.3 Weekly Practice Plan... 286 36:1 Pun Play For 19.3 Weekty Practice Pian (Example). 287 46.1 Run Play Form (Example). . 16.2 Pass Play Form ....... 16.2 Pass Play Form (Example) 16.3 Screen Pass Play Form. ..... 494 Kicking Game Workout Form 288 419.4 Kicking Game Workout Form (Example) . . 289 20. MISCELLANEOUS FORMS & CHECKLISTS .. 291 Be 20.1 Individual Statistics — Game 292 X69 Suen Pas Py Fm xa). 24 302 Gamo be) Eaupinon Grwckist 293 Technic 20.3 First Aid Kit Equipment List... . 294 ique Reference Form. .... 242 ic i ean neeee Bers ConatoningEvunton Form. 205 Master Recognition Diagrams. 243 20.5 Football Equipment Checkout List .......296 16.6 Odd Defensive Fronts. 20.6 Inventory Sheet . «» . +++ BOT Master Recognition Diagrams. .. 24a 20.7 High School Ait Inventory Form «208 16.7 3-4//Tilt Defensive Fronts 20.8 Equipment Issue Form ...... wee 299 Ridder Reemgrton Baga... 248 DIR | 8 —_wuw.ridironstrategies.com Football Forms Far The Winning Coach HRSCHAPTER 1 OVERALL PROGRAM ORGANIZATION ‘THE PURPOSE OF this chapter's to help You, 28 a football coach, more eftectivoly ‘organize your program. The first checklist is ‘ High School Football Yearty Plan Of Action (1.1), which provides you with detailed ideas and positive steps to help Yyou make your program more effective, This was adapted from several ideas ‘contained in the book, Organizational Keys {and Checklists For Successful Football Coaching, by Jack Olcott. The Team Goals forms (1,2, 1.3 and 1.4) and their accompanying examples were shared by the respective teams. The “Team Waukesha USA Goals" were ones established for teams with which | worked ‘asa head coach and coordinator fora rogram in Waukesha, Wis. The Football Player Evaluation Form (1.5) is an adaptation of a form shared in “Becoming A Head Coach’ by Tim Rimpfol that was published in the 1993 Coach of the FREES cruspren 1: overt Program Organization Year Clinics Football Manual. The Football ‘Coaches’ Performance Review (1.6) and Coaches Evaluation Form (1.7) are adapta- tions of rating forms published in several articles, inetuding “The Ins and Outs of Evaluating Coaches.’ by Dr. Willam F. Stier, Je.in Athletic Management, May 1993 and the “Eckman Evaluation Instrument in The National Socoer Coaches Association of ‘America's Soccer Journal, ‘The College Coach Self-Evaluation & Head Coach Evaluation (1.8) and How To Improve The Won-Loss Record (1.9) checklist were adapted from the book, ‘Administration of Athletic Programs A ‘Managerial Approach by J. Frank Broyles ‘and Robert D. Hay. These forms are so self- ‘explanatory that they are not accompanied bya completed example. The Coaches: ‘Time-Saving Memorandum (1.10) isa tool | ‘created and used throughout my years as a US. Army Officer and a coach. ‘www.gridironstrategios.comrE Ore eee |, OFF-SEASON I (JANUARY TO MARCH) 2 Establish a strength program. Start “Oft-Season strength program. Meet with athletic director. Cover items such as: 1, Inspect fields, facilities, equipment and supplies. 2. Weight room 3. Review fall schedule. 44, Budget and supplemental fund raising 5, Review roster. 6. Recruiting (if allowed). 7. Plan for off-season, pre-season and season. 1 Assemble staff, including assistant coaches, student support staff and medical team. O Review game films. O Conduct player interviews. O Finalize offensive, defensive, special teams and players’ handbook. 1 Publicity and community support — athletic director. G Develop detailed plan for Off-Season I {Q Develop depth chart 1 Attend American Coaches Football Association Cini. Establish and invite local coaches to your football clinic (May). 1 Check football clnies and spring practices of collages for the staff to attend. Arrange for atten- dance at best possible events that the budget aliows. ‘O Review academic progress of athletes. Ensure satis- factory progress. Establish study help from school Consiantly monitor progress. Q Establish written goals for program. Forward goals to athletic director and principal. 2 Review goabine defense (January), total defense (February) and passing game (March) from last year's game films. Decide on changes. i Review stata/conference regulations. OFF-SEASON il (APRILTO JUNE) O Finalize Spring practice schedule (if allowed). Supervise Off-Season II strength program. Gi Cheok status of returned reconditioned equipment. Ensure all requited equipments ready for season and spring practice (if allowed). 1 Attend football practice sessions around the country ‘with as many staff members as possible. Prepare a tchedkist of questions and problems of interest to Your program. Assign coaches by postions to cover all game elements. Prepare and present football cinic in May. 7 Hold team meetings to explain team policies (Fallowed), 1D Wind up in-school recruiting program forthe year. ‘Check guidance counseling office for eligibility data to-date Cl Make final purchases of new equipment. O Check departing seniors for college/technical schoo! ‘acceptance, 10 www.gridironstrategies.com (1.4) HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL YEARLY PLAN OF ACTION CHECKLIST 1D Review pass defense (Apri), running game (May) ‘and 2-minute offense (June) from last year’s game fiims. Decide on changes. G Prepare news release on upcoming season. Q Set up individual conferences with all players with head coach ater spring ball. Players must know where they stand. Review kicking game. 1G Check football player's final grades. Follow up on players who need to attend summer school. Obtain scholastically ineligible list, 1 Contirm fim trading agreements with all opponents. O Finalize depth charts. O Prepare summer assignments for football staf. ‘Check vacation plans. Q Prepare for football camp/2-a-days. O Supervise pre-season weight and running program. Look into summer camps for athietes. D Develop video pian O Finalize detaited practice schedules. O Complete computerized scouting report on last year’s game films. ii. SEASON (AUGUST TO NOVEMBER) O Establish weekly practice routine. Q Establish weekly scouting procedure. Q Check on game-day preparations and rehearsals. 1 Obtain coaches’ academic schedules, office hours and free hours, Obtain players’ class schedules Establish game grading procedure forall coaches. Check travel plans one week ahead of each away game. 1 Check your team's tendencies to avoid becoming too predictable. Ensure smooth method of providing news media with statistics and photos. O Establish a draft playot plan, IV POSTSEASON (NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER) All-star recognition and league meetings. Q Team banquet & recognition. 1D Equipment collection and repair/inventories. Plan for new equipment needs. Q Prepare final statistics and season wrap-up. Hold staff meeting and evaluations of program. 1 Send recruiting information to collage head coaches ‘and junior colleges. Q Cottect players’ and coaches’ playbooks. 1 Produce hightight frm, O Send thank-you letters to all those who helped your program. Review schedules tor next § years, O Schedule high school speaking engagements. 9 Football Forms For The Winning Coach(1.2) SEASON GOALS: SAS? csuspren 1 overat Prosram Orpenitaton wovw.griivonstrategies.com 44 eeeuueeeeeseeeieeeeeeeeieieieeeebieeeiieie ae eee eee eeeeee eee eee eee example - (1.2) SEASON GOALS: 4, _No more than 15 sacks per game. Offense (Fortland State) 2. No more than 1.5 interceptions per game. 3, _Make a first down on each pooseaeion. 4, Score 27 points agame. 5, _Attain a GO% completion rate per game. 6. _Outscore the opponent in the first quarter, 7, _Runno fewer than 75 plays per game. 8, _Gain no fewer than 370 yards of total offense per game. 9, _Throw no more than 5% interceptions. 40. _Score inside the 30-yard line 90% of the time, Score inside the 10-yard line 100% of the Sime 44, Season goal of 20 points in the first quarter, 90 points in the second quarter 70 points in the third quarter and SO pointe in the fourth quarter. 42. _Average no leas than 15 yards gained per reception. 143, _Finish first in total offense and pass offenee. 4 15. 16. "7. Foothall Forme For The Winning Coach SHUTEOMOe 12 wwwagridironstrategies.comFREE curpren 1: overan Prooram Organization www.geidironstrategies.com 13example - (1.3) TEAM GOALS BY GAME: Offense - University Of California GOAL GAME 1 Southern Mies _ “EO yards per aame a7 YPC. 225 passing 157 paceing 225 running 260 running Make frst down on each possession Fires ong scaring deve [3- 79,7087 0 60 yards or more Tay id dom pave hago Baan Salas. 0% Solana 2 ‘eore inside 20-yard line “Aways core inside the 10-yard ine 7 Be violent downfield Hocking team (utacore opponent in the first quarter 2 points per game WB interceptions per game Bais completion rate ie (IMB) pergame 1S sacks per game 15 fumbles per game 14 wwmaridironstrategtos.com seotbatl Forms For The Winning Coach URE(1.4) TOTAL TEAM GOALS See eae eM ee r ‘SPECIAL TEAMS GOALS | ae Tota! Goals ‘Achieved — DEFENSE GOALS Total Goals Achieved FSF cssseren 1: overnt program organizationexample - (1.4) TOTAL TEAM GOALS West Virginia University Wit ‘9. 80% success on third down and two. jards to go or less, 10. 50% success on third down, 1}, Less than 3 penalties per game. Average 4.0 yards per carry. 5. Gain 175 yarde total offense. ae Gain 400 yards total offense. 12. Make 2 firet downs from inside our own 20 first downs. 10-yard line. Hn 6 drives of 10 plays or score. 13, No dropped passes. 14, Run 80 scrimmage plays. No more than one turnover: ‘SPECIAL TEAMS GOALS ‘9. Total punt return yardage: 4 yards or less per attempt. ue 10. Total objectives achieved. ‘1. Down punt inside opponent's 1O-yard line. 12. Cause a furnble. 13, Recover fumble. 14. Blocked punt, field goal or extra-point. attempt. a 4. Win! 2. Return past the 25-yard line. 3, Stop opponent inside ite 25-yard-line, 4, No punt, field goal or extra point kick blocked by an opponent. q ies. 5, No penalties. 6. Average 42 yarde per punt. 7. Average 10 yards per punt return. 8. Allow no punt retum over 10 yards. 15. Punt return for gcore. Fee perro coe 4, Winl 10. Less than 12 ouccessive plays. 11, Kickoff coverage: 18 yards or less. 12. Punt return: average 10 yards or more, 1 touchdown or lees. . Less than 125 yards rushing, Less than 125 yards passing. . Less than 250 yarde total offense. 13, Score or set up at least 2 scores. 14. 100% stop after sudden change. 15. Achieve all these objectives. No runs over 20 yardo. No touchdown pases. > | lo [on [> [or bo Intercept. and recover three balls. ‘Trap passer on 1 of 8 attempts. ‘Total Goals Achieved 6 © We werwigridivonstratogioe.com Football Forms For The Winning Conch SHRMCoS SS SSS SS STS TT ST ST TT TT eee Et ease example 2 - (1.4) TOTAL TEAM GOALS ——____TeamUSA Waukesha) 1. No turnovers 6. Foints 80% of time inside 20. 2. 150 yde rushing, 7. 3 consecutive tet downs every series. af 3. Less than 4 penalties, 8. Score every 3rd series, 4. 100 yds passing 9. Score 3 times, 5.12 play or more drive & score. 10. Break 3 plays for 20+ yas, [ioe ot nie 1. No blocked kicks. 2. Scoring other than PAT. 6. FG over 30 yas or game winner. 7. Blocked opponent: kick. 3. Forcing opponent to start at 20 or less. 8. No penalties, 4, Down a punt inside 10. 5. Return more than 35 yds. 9. Recover/prevent on-side kick, 10. Achieve tet down on trick play. Total Goals Achieved a DEFENSE GOALS 1. Force 2 or more tumovers. 7. Goal-line stand/prevent 2 point. 2. Hold under 125 yds rushing, 8. 3 plays & out or 4 plays & out. 3. Hold under 75 yde passing, (4th down). 4. SHUTOUT! 9. Stop after sudden change. 5. Defensive score. 6. No plays over 25 yds. 10. No foolish penalties Total Goals Achieved FRR? chapren 1: overall Program Organization wowwaridionstrategies.com 47FOOTBALL PLAYER EVALUATION FORM (1.5) NAME: POSITION: CLASS: HEIGHT:__ WEIGHT: SCORE: RANK: For each of the 10 tralts, select the phrase that best des sscribes the athlete and write in the corresponding number of points, 1. COMPETITION: Outstanding = 4. ‘Average hitter Poor hitter Won't hit= Libba Hides = Some flaws = ... Questionable =... 5, AWARENESS & INTELLIGENCE: §= _______] Get rid of him=. Great instincts Tell him once 6. COMMITMENT & HARD WORK: Refuses to lose at anything =......10 ‘Whatever't takes =... Loves to compete 8 Does the extra things =... ‘Good competitor 6 Whatis required 3 Likes to win if convenient 4 Does the minimum = 2 Doesn't matter = enn 2 1 0 2, TALENT: eciepassetapuaey alrstate 7. DURABILITY: a AlHleague = «. Never gets hurt = uta Start on winner = ‘Sometimes hurt 7 2 ‘Can contribute = .. Can't count on him, 1 Lite help = Always hurt = 0 3. SPEED: - 8. COACHABILITY: ae ‘Takes coaching wel Does it the easy way Exceptionally strong Libis Poor strength. 10. CHARACTER: Fine person Date of interview with athlete: _ 18 _wwwridivonstrategios.com football Forms For The Winning Coach SRB FEEE CeCe (1.6) FOOTBALL COACHES PERFORMANCE REVIEW AS @ closure tothe ..__ football season, | would ike to spend sometime reviewing your ‘coaching performance of the ast football season, To prepare for these sessions, | have provided you a blank coaching performance reviow for your consideration. | would also like to discuss the following items: ‘A. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST SATISFYING ACCOMPLISHMENT LAST YEAR? _ 'B. WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT?. eee eres Ca teseeaeePeCEE C.WHAT DID YOU LEARN AND WHAT WILL YOU DO DIFFERENTLY? reer eee aneceeeeee casinos enee nee aan aE D. WHAT CAN I DOTO HELP YOU Do Your JOB EUW ceeeeeeceaeeaeeeeeereeeee ree eta TEE E. INWHAT AREAS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GROW NEXTYEAR?. F. HOW CANIHELP YOU GROW ONYOUR JOB? FAREED cunoren 1: overs rogram Organization worw.grdivonstrategies.com 39COACHES EVALUATION FORM NAME: Rate the coach using the following Scale of 1-5 (Circle the appropriate number) |. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES A Personal Qualities 1. Demonstrates self-confidence 2. Is enthusiastic 3, Presents a positive role model for the athlete (ie, appearance, language and sportsmanship) B Personal Conduct 4. Exhibits ethical behavior ‘5. Maintains emotional control under stress 6. Places the welfare ofthe athlete above winning ‘and will not sacrifice values or principles to win I ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURAL ABILITIES A.Practice Organization 7. Conducts well-planned practice sessions £8. Uilizes the entire coaching staff completely 9. Conducts appropriate pre-season preparation B. Financial Resources 410. Adheres to budget policies and procedures 411. Works within the constraints of the budget €. Equipment Management +12, Conducts pre-season equipment/uniform inventory 13, Submits timely requests for needed equipment/uniforms 14, Accountably issues equipment/uniforms 15. Maintains equip menvuniforms properly +16, Conducts accountable turn in of equipmentuniforms and charges athletes for missing equipment D. Awards 17. Submits awards list in timely manner 18. Distributes awards in a fair manner 20 — wwwgridironstrategies.com COACHING POSITION: Pe NR VD ve éPfeedée fied? eee eeeoe ee eo (1.7) & an 5 4 5 4 5 4 5 Reh e aaa Perea) 45 Continued on next pagelll. KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF MEDICAL-LEGAL ASPECTS 19. Exhibits reasonable and prudent conduct in 2 Preventing and handling accidents and injuries 20. Follows the advice of the physiciantrainer qaeaee 45 regarding the participation of injured athistes 21, Provides safe playing conditions and protective equipment eee oHeeiig Haare 22. Instructs players and supervises the oe ees implementation of school's athletic code 28, Reinforces the school's policy against drugs, alcohol andtobacco 1 92 3 45 IV.THEORY AND TECHNIQUES OF COACHING A. Coaching Methods 24. Applies knowedge ofthe skis, techniques andrulesofthespot «1 = «2g gg 225, Assists athletes in reaching their fullest potential SS Seay seer eg 26. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and correct errors fee ees ea eS 27. Demonstrates the abilty to teach fundamentals Geer eerng eeeea atte 28. Develops good team spirit and morale Te ee aes 28. Develops sat-confidence and determination in athletes ibaset-se Fee peer 30. Employs sound methods to teach skis and techniques fetettee etc seen ae 31. Maintains disciptine in a firm and flendly manner eee Securitas ‘82. Provides an environment that makes fee gia fees participation enjoyable for the athletes B.Strategy ‘83, Demonstrates the ability o evaluate the Wasa at aeeia teed deg: Performance of athletes and teams 4. Is knowledgeable of a variety of tactios and strategies apa 85. Selects appropriate strategies and tactics fees teat ig ©. Rules and Regulations 36, Abides by the rules and regulations of the sport and Serie Eeetee enter ante appropriate governing bodies and complies with the academic policies of the institutions sod cng gue tn ea aaa 38. Enforces team rules in an equitable and consistent manner Alieeeee JisiceeJeeeeey Ween V. PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT A. Player-Coach Relationships 59: Demonstrates the bitty to communicate efectvely wiallathites 1 = 2g gig 40. Develops and maintains a positive atitude among athletes Meeeeeaeeceetes eeteeeat tere et 41. Is able to motivate athletes Ae see arte 42. ls concerned about academic achievement of athletes fiieee eee @ Heceetea eee 43, Respects the rights and individual differences of athletes et eee ede ee as long as itis not a detriment to the rest of the team ‘44. Shows concern for the weltare of athletes See et tesa eg 1g Continued on next page FAREED cunpren 1: vera Program Organization wwwgridivonstestegies.com 24VI PUBLIC RELATIONS SKILLS 45. Communicates effectively with assistant coaches eee: 46. Cooperates with the athletic director in establishing 1 ‘and conducting a quality athletic program 47. Understands concems of parents/guardians Stee Ptereeeeareees 48, Coordinates appropriatelyltimely for transportation Aeeceeee Ore ee ceed 49, Coordinates appropriatelytimely for meals ae odes ed VII. OVERALL EVALUATION How well did the coach contribute to our: 50. Competitiveness to win Cereus eee eeee 51. Development of character in athletes eee rece Seecea 52. improvement of the program's image eer rere eeres 4aee tee COMMENTS ON THE ABOVE ITEMS: tem # tem # __ tem # Vil, RELATED INFORMATION 1. Areas of Strength: 2. Areas Needing Improvement: Sree Cee eee 3.Recommendations: Signature of Coach ‘Signature of Athletic Director/Hoad Coach Date: 22 www.griironstrategies.com routbll Forme For The Wining Coach SAE(1.8) & HEAD COACH EVALUATION Date: _ ae tt Present Salary: Sueeeoe oer euaieenuuesuneaaanaaaHat Recommended Salary: Approved Salary: PROCEDURE: Please read each statement carefully and then rate yourself by the number (1'= low, 5 = high) that most accurately describes your efficiency or status. Employee's Le lenc4cBununudalnsssasasasasasasas ete eeeg gid fete reseseseseeseeia Head Coach's Signature: Director Of Athletics’ ‘Signature: (Q) Head Coach's Evaluation O) Assistant Coach's Own Evaluation Aas A. COACHING . 1. [make an effort to coach ail players, not just the top ones. 2 3 4 5 Example: Working with B team anderen pore dluring sormmages and afer precioss 2. [make a point of ‘trying to praise players for good things done, 2 3 4 } rather than just constantly ‘harping about their mistakes. In: ‘simple terms, this means trying to motivate daily with positive psychology to instil confidence in the player. Players tend to disike coaches who crlclze constanty and over row arose ‘3. My drills, etc., are varied to the extent 2 3 4 5 that they do nat become boring. 4. | take full advantage of getting written material in the hands 2 3 4 5 of my players, holding meetings, giving tests and watching films in an effort to promote leaming and understanding, 5. My meetings and practices ar runin such a manner that fogs Ltolrate nothing that detacs tom loaming. Lam eet ath Players and demand mental discipline. 6. | spend as much imo as necessary onthe jb (ote or meetings) ecietaegiicts! 8. RECRUITING 1. | personally make an effort to visit each prospect that comes: 2 3 4 5 to eampus, not jut shake his wana 2. Ihave a large working lst of prospects atthe conclusion of Suet their rior yar of high schoo, oF wary early in ol sens yea {contact each of the Prospects personally several times before the soason has ended ‘2 Continued on next page FRIIS cuapren 1: overall Program Organization wworgtidvonstrategics.com 23 eeeeeeeeeieieieeeeebeineeeieiie See eee eee eee eee4. I personally contact parents as wel as the prospect to share with nace aide ‘them my interest in their son. 4, | ry to get each prospect interested in college. |help him to AeeoHer oe creata understand that itis not merely a question of “what he ean ddo for us" but rather “what can we do for each other.” | spend my time wisely on Thursday and Friday of each week Apel a ees reed tees during the season, recruling and corresponding with prospects. {6 | do.a good jb of organizing alumni in my area before the Seed ou ee See ace recrulting season so they can assist me, 7. | personally give follow-up consideration to each prospect Meteora O eee cS | evaluate by fim or observation. In other words, | reject him ina prudent manner to ensure a good working relationship with his school, coach and community. {8 | porsonally acknowledge faculty and program supporters for fe eg eae 6 their help with our recrutting weekends, 9. When | got into a home to visit with parents, | have a routine see OHH OtHtEE AHL |worked out so I can tell our story effectively. In other words, have film, pictures, charts and literature to sell our program. Jam informed and { have a plan. 40. When | sell our program, | also try to sell myself. In other words, sie OLEH: 4 5 Tcan make the prospect fee! | have an interest in him that will continue for four years and beyond, and that his happiness ‘and welfare will be of great concem to me for at least the duration of his stay. 11. linvite prospects to visit with the players | have recruited and have rea eee 4.5 them ask questions. | encourage them to ask questions about my role as a recruiter and coach, and about me as an individual. 42. | always take advantage of opportunities to promote publicrelations 1 = 23 AEE) with all coaches in my area and not just with prospects. 13, Imake an effort to make all high schoo! coaches who visit our ate eee 4 5 department feel at home. 144, |make an attempt to constantly keep mysetf advisedregardingthe = 1 2 8 4 5 structure of the university, our strengths and weaknesses, what our colleges are, and what proposed major fields are available. ¢. DISCIPLINE 4. | do my partto enforce nules or guidelines we have set up, and, 1 203 acca: | do not rely on other coaches so | can avoid involvement. 2. I fulfill assigned discipline chores tothe fullest extent. |aminvoved = 1 2S 4 5 vwith help sessions, and | counsel the individual disciplinary problems assigned to me. 3, Lmake sure that my players are at practice and on time. 1 do this Aaeee eas 4 5 forall varsity players and B-Teamers who play the position | coach. ‘4 Ihelp with team travel.| make sure thet our players dress propery, = «1 = 28 ree) conduct themselves propery, promote a good public image ‘and maintain a team frame of mind, 5. [notify parents if| must discipline a boy | have recruited + 2 3 4 8 or coached. A wellwriten fetter wil sutice; only drastic problems mert a phone cal 6. try to anticipate the disciplinary problems my players may Gia eeeortt gH ascHde be involved in before they actually surface. Continued on next page 24 wwwgridronstrategies.com rootholl Forme For The Winning Coach SHunetD. ACADEMICS 1. know the courses my players are enrolled in and their status {rom an academic and eligibilty standpoint. 2, |follow up and get on top of class-cutting problems when problems with one of my players is reported to me. 8. 1am constantly trying to promote good public relations With the facuity and the administration in an effort to get their help in recruiting. Also, | encourage the faculty fo report ayers who are not doing well in their classes. 4. I sit each player | have recruited on a regular basis to discuss hhis academic and personal problems. 5. | keep in touch with parents of my players who are academic risks and solicit their help in motivating their son, E, RELATIONSHIP WITH PLAYERS AND STAFF 1. | do not make unfounded statements when judging players; such statements right affect our staf's evaluation of a player. 2. lam courteous to all players at all times. 3. | regularly visit each floor of our dormitory to promote a feeling Cf good player-coach relationships. 4. am courteous to members of our statt as well as to the coaches, ‘An atmosphere of common courtesy often increases the staff's productivity F IMPROVING PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND STAFF EFFICIENCY 1. | read all lterature sent out by professional organizations. 2, attempt to seek out new literature and knowledge. 3. Atstaff meotings, | suggest new trends and ideas | have leamed. | do not just sit back and let one or two set the pattern for our offense, defense or program. 4. | use good judgment by not discussing internal staff problems with people outside our department. 5. In public conversations, always speak highly of our staff members even if| do not agree with their teaching, philosophy or etfort. G, DEPARTMENT BUSINESS 1. 1 do.a good job of filing out travel reports accurately 0 they don't take additional time. 2. 1am prudent when spending department funds, | do not make false claims of expenses in travel. | co not feed and entertain people who are not important to our program. 3. | plan recruiting trips wisely. | plan so | can see the maximum ‘number of prospects in one trip. ! do not just hop here and there without careful planning, 4. 1am punctual in turning in travel reports after | return from, altrip, or on a weekly basis, FRED cruarren 1; overatl Program Organization 2 3 4 5 2 3 45 2 3 4 68 SHEHHS: 4 8 eae oe eute eHea ates He Seat 4 5 4 3 4 5 eats ecaeas etter HEEL atte ats aerate Os rede Seg eHeattHS test eaauiis Continued on next page www.gridironstrategios.com = 25,é & & Daa cucaee vied anu my omen eraceser (Cte stil ateiclaliiig {ta si, euro and icant ardce ara tlm Os carn pop shape. 6. 160 good job of shoving my appreciation toca Gite tiesteictatiiitg dealers for their contribution. 7. Ido not use the phone (including calling cards or station calls) 1 2 3 4 5 ‘cristina cats yon poor ars. 8. | do not use the phone when a well-planned letter in q1 2 3 4 5 advance would suffice. 6, | toroughty understand wat tavel expenses ae aloued Alongs ‘and how much for each (example: laundry money is not included). understand how much is allowed for meals and hotels. 40. | make an etfort to avoid staying in the most expensive hotels. Also, 1 area 4 5 {fate anette say where we can ge spec aos 11. | investigate the possibility of getting courtesy cars in areas 1 2 3 4 5 ino Boy are evap {21am pomtin sting rave accounts with our own Higa Watgtaials cepurmetial bsiness ce H.PERSONAL IMAGE IN REGARDTO SCHOOL, COMMUNITY AND STATE 1. Ido not use alcoholic beverages in excess. | present a good 1 2 3 4 a laf a geen half out program. 2. IfLam a married man, | uphold marital responsibilities that 1 2 3 4 s are expected of me as a teacher and coach. 3. 1 keep my business and financial affairs in a state not 1 2 3 4 5 ‘embarrassing to me, my family or the athletic department. 4, I present a satistactory image to the public regarding grooming 1 2 3 4 5 and dress, particularly when recruiting and representing ‘our depariment at public functions. 28 www.gedironstrategles.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach PRIMI(1.9) HOW TO IMPROVE THE WON-LOSS RECORD ‘STRATEGIES ANDTACTICS ‘ACQUALITY ATHLETES 1. Must identify them 2, Mustfind them 3._Need some biue chippers 4. Players w/ extraordinary determination B.QUALITY COACHES: 1. Hiring quality coaches 2. Working long and hard hours 8. Great teachers . SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF ATHLET! 1. Two-man depth for each position 2. Create new sub-varsity teams D.SUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF COACH 11. Specialized coaches ‘2. Good ratio of coaches to players EXTEAM DURABILITY 4. Speed, aglity and quickness training 2. Yeariong strength program 3._Nuttition program 4. Off-season programs 5. Offseason camps F-TEAM ADAPTABILITY 41, Built around players strengths 2. Crosstraining 3, Practice against competitors strengths GcTEAM DEPENDABILITY 4. Strong discipline 2. Mutual respect between layers and coaches H.TEAM BALANCE 1. Offense 2. Defense ‘3. Spocial Toams CTEAM QUICKNESS 4. Strength training 2. Running drs 3. Agiity drils ES oD Continued on next page FREE cruapren 1; overt Program Organization worwgridivonstrategiesscom 27‘STRATEGIES AND TACTICS ‘P00R 3, HOW WELL DOTHE DBs EXECUTE? Bump Technique? (Look For Aignment, Use Of Hands, Strength, Ete.) Best: _28 Worst: _37 Team Agility: GOOD: POOR Best: 28 Worst: 37. How Do DBs’ Speed Relate To Our Receivers’ Speed? FASTER +SAMECSLOWER > Fastest DB: _37 Slowest DB: _28. ‘Team Toughness: PHYSICAL FAIRSXAN BE INTIMIDATED> Toughest: #53,26 Weakest: #42, 20 _ Man Coverage Ability: GOOD FAIR A Best: 25 Worst: 37 _ DoThey Give AnyTips? YES Zone Coverage Ability: GOOD FAIR->POOR Cover-3 Responsibility: normal 9S to flat! 6& Cover 2 Responsibilt toormal Cover-2Man Responsibility: don't use ___—_~‘Man Bitz Responsibility: 53 blitz FS covers RB _ Use Collision Technique: YES ‘Bump Coverage? CGOOD> FAIR ~ POOR Off Coverage? GOOD FAIR_->POOR Player That Covers Primary Receiver On rd Down: _#28) — His Catch-Up Ability After Catch? GOOD: POOR Do They Strip The Ball After The Catch? CGOOD) FAIR. ~ POOR 4, COVERAGE READS (Indicate Disguise Techniques, ifAny) Man Pre-Snap: C8 inside alignment. all DB eyes on man During Drop: D8 run wirenelvers Man Blitz Pre-Snap: #55 cheats up-earealgnmet dock ~yD8_ During Drop: a Cover-3 Pre-Snap: FS middle - CB off @7 outside leverage During Drop: 95 rotates to flat other DBs deep U5 Cover-2 Pre-Snap: deep safeties (B outsde weraicless ten5yés During Drop: safeties deep - 5 under coverage Cover-2 Man Pre-Snap:_N/A During Drop: 5. DBILB STUDY Play-Making Ability: _GOODC-FAIR > POOR Competitiveness: CGOOD> FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYSCSOMETIMES.> NEVER Best Match-Up Routes Against Them: Must fird seams - normal play routes will work Ways To Make A Big Play AgainstThem: Execute what: | have been taught Can They Be Fooled On Routes? ALWAYSC“SOMETINES—> NEVER Which Routes: Flay-action Ee DoThey Cover Play-Action Well? ALWAYSC_SOMETIMES > NEVER Do They Tip Off When They Blitz? CYES > NO How? #25 or #55 cheat up 6 WHATISTHEIR USUAL NUMBER OF PASS RUSHERS IN THEIR 3 FAVORITE DEFENSES? Defense #1: 43 —4 Detense #2: 44 —4 i Defense #3: 3-4 — - DoThey Stunt? CYES> NO Do They Twist? CYES > NO DoThey Slant? YESCHOD DoThey Loop? YESCNO> Best Pass Rusher: #75 _____ Worst Pass Rusher: #65-— Continued on next page 48° www.gridlronstrategtes.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach Smaexample = (4.1) 7. RUNTECHNIQUE. (How Well Do They React To): Inside Run: GOOD) FAIR_POOR __7 Outside Run: GOOD CFAIND POOR ‘Sweep: GOOD” FAIR CPOORD z Trap: GOOD FAIR Special Play: GOOD FAIR POOR Option: GOOD FAIR CPOORD Number Of Players Expected In The Box During Their Run Defense? Indicate On Lines Above. Number Expected InThe Red Zone: 8 8 HOWWELL DOTHEY DEFEAT BLOCKS? GOOD aD POOR The Best Blocking Scheme To BeatThem: Our normal schemes Their Leading Tackler:_#5 _ How Can We Block Him? Normal scheme 9, HOW DOYOU ADJUST YOUR PASS ROUTE? (Read Progression For:) Cover-3: _Normal rules Covert (Man): _ Normal rules Covers: _ Normal rules Biite: _ Alert hot receiver Cover-2 Man: _N/A Cover-2: _Normal rules Short Yardage (Technique): _Nocmal rules Goal Line (Technique): __Normal rules = Long Yardage (Technique): _ Remind players to run past lot down marker or by situations: i 10. TOUGHEST COVERAGES FOR YOUTO READ: _Norte — they do not: disguise coverages well 11, DOWNS THEY BLITZ ON: _2—2rd _—___ asses 12, FIELD ZONES THEY BLITZ ON: 50 yo onin : 13. DOES ANY DEFENDER PLACTOO DEEBORLOOSED) #37 poor coverage skills 14, WHAT DOTHEY DO BEST?_ Stop inside runo 2 Pursue an 15. HOW WELL DOTHE LBs REACTTO PASS? _Fair. —___. Does Play-Action Fool Them? _ Flay-action makes them commit. too early 16. WHAT PATTERNS MUST | COMPLETE ON THIS DEFENSE FOR USTO WIN? Normal play — __do what | have been taught ‘17. WHAT MUST | DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? Exccuts the game plan 18, WHATTEAM COVERAGES MUST WE BEATTOWIN? _All_ 19. WHEN MOTION IS USED, WHAT ADJUSTMENTS DO THEY MAKE? (Rotate To Motion, Etc.) Rotate to motion 20. WHAT ARE THE PASS AND RUSH RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEs? Rush — outolde contain 24. WHAT ARE THE STRENGTHS OF THIS DEFENSE? _Irtside nuns, [50 Cover 2 Short zones. See 22, WHAT ARE THE WEAKNESSES OF THIS DEFENSE? Fass coverage Traps — especially from trips Z 23, IS THEIR DEFENSE BALANCEDDOR UNBALANCED? (Circle One) Is This AWide-Side Fold Detense) GFK Farmation DefenSBZ#Cicie One) FHREIEF cunrren 4: otensive Opponentsvatuations wwwridivonstrategles.com 47(4.2) RUNNING BACK OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM. Player Name: Height: Weight: Jersey Number: i __ Positions: 1. LBNOTES Alignment Technique: z Stance Technique (100k for alignment, use of hands, strength, etc, Agility: GOOD FAIR POOR How Does His Speed RelateTo My Speed? FASTER SAME SLOWER Toughness: PHYSICAL FAIR HE CANBE INTIMIDATED ‘Man Coverage Ability: Does He Give AnyTips? YES NO Zone Coverage Ability: 3 Cover-3 Responsibility: Cover-2 Responsibil Cover-1 Responsibility: Man Blitz Responsibility: a Use Collision Technique: YES NO Bump Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR Off Coverage Does He CoverThe Primary Receiver On 3rd Down? YES NO Catch-Up Ability After Catch: GOOD FAIR POOR Does He Strip The Ball AfterThe Gatch? GOOD FAIR POOR 2. COVERAGE READS Base Formation: a Man Coverage: : Man Blitz Coverage: zi Goal-Line: a ‘Short Yardage: = Cover-3: GOOD FAIR POOR Cover-2: 7 Cover-2 Man: GOOD FAIR POOR Competitiveness: GOOD FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Best Match-Ups Routes Against Him: sseeeeeeeeee Ways To Make A Big Play Against Him: ‘Continued on next page The Winning Conch SHUR OF 48 wwwaridironstrategies.com Football Forms(4.2) Can He Be Fooled On Routes? ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER, Which Routes: 7 Does He Cover Play-ActionWell? ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER —_— Does HeTip Off When He Blitzes? YES NO How? 4, RUNTECHNIQUE. (How Well Does He React To! Inside Run GOOD FAIR POOR Outside Run GOOD FAIR POOR Sweep GOOD FAIR POOR Trap GOOD FAIR POOR Special Play GOOD FAIR POOR Option GOOD FAIR POOR 5. HOWWELL DOESHE DEFEATBLOCKS? GOOD FAIR POOR ‘What Is Your Best Blocking Technique To Beat Him? Can You Crack Block Him Successfully? YES NO 6. DROP-BACK PASS. (How Do You Adjust Your Route Or Blocking To}: Covers: Cover-t (Man): Cover-a: Blitz: Cover-2 Man: Cover-2: ‘Short Yardage (Technique) GoatLine (Technique): Long Yardage (Technique): 7, TOUGHEST COVERAGES FOR YOUTO READ: 8. DOWNS THEY BLITZ ON: 9, FIELD ZONES THEY BLITZ ON: 10. WHAT DOES HE DO BEST? 11. WHAT PATTERNS/RUNNING PLAYS MUST | BEAT MY DEFENDER ON FOR USTO WIN? ‘12, WHAT MUST I D0 TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? 13. WHAT TEAM PASS AND RUN COVERAGES MUST WE BEAT TO WIN?. sano FHRRIED crunpren a: ottnsive Opponant-valuations wowwsgridironstrategles.com 49example — (4.2) RUNNING BACK OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM Crusaders HE Player Name: Height: ______ Weight: Jersey Number: _ #53 i _— Positions: 1, LB NOTES Alignment Technique: _A or B gap strona a Stance Technique (look for alignment, use of hands, strength, etc): 2 point, good hands, average feet, i 3-4 yds off LOS. = Agility: CEOOBD FAIR POOR How Does His Speed Relate To My Speed? FASTER SAME CSLOWER> Toughnes: VSI FAIR HE CAN BE INTIMIDATED Man Coverage Ability: fair — slow reactions . Does He Give AnyTips? CYES> NO _Always points at man when in man coverage Zone Coverage Ability: Slow drop. a Cover-3 Responsibility: Middle gone 4 Cover-2 Responsibility: _Middie gone /5 di feces ity: _None, don’t use a He is blitz man ~ always cheats up Bese Use Collision Technique: YES CNOD —__ aoe Bump Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR Off Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR Does He CoverThe Primary Receiver On3rd Down? YESCNO> Catch-Up Abllity After Catch: GOOD FAIR Does He Strip The Ball After The Catch? GOOD FAIR POOR 2. COVERAGE READS Base Formation: Zone middle __ : Man Coverage: _fints at receiver he will cover i Man Blitz Coverage: Blitz man, cheate up zi Goat-Line: ‘Short Yardage: e Gover-s: Zone middle __ Cover-2: Zone middle Cover-2Man: Don't use Heeeeeee 3. LBSTUDY Play-Making Ablity: FAIR POOR Competitiveness: FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS SOMETIMES > NEVER Best Match-Ups Routes Against Him: _Drag routes Ways To Make A Big Play Against Him: Use my speed to separate from himexample - (4.2) Can He Be Fooled On Routes? ALWAYS SOMETIMES > NEVER Which Routes: _ Drag routes, play-action Does He Cover Play-Action Well? ALWAYS SOMETIMES> NEVER __ This is his major cover weakness _ Does He Tip Off When He Blitzes? CYES> NO How? Always moves close to LOS 4. RUN TECHNIQUE. (How Well Does He React To}: Inside Run GOOD FAIR POOR Outside Run _GOODC_FAIR> POOR Sweep GOOD FAIRCPOORD> ‘Trap GO0D> FAIR POOR Special Play GOOD FAIRC_POORD Option “GOOD FAIR->POOR 5. HOWWELL DOES HE DEFEATBLOCKS? ~=—GOODCFAIR POOR What Is Your Best Blocking Technique To Beat Him? _Get into his body — He will let you eince he lacks upper body strength Can You Crack Block Him Successfully? CYES > NO 6. DROP-BACK PASS. (How Do You Adjust Your Route Or Blocking To}: Cover:3_Run route normal Cover-t (Man); Separate with my speed Cover4: Middle is more open ~ expect ball Bitz: | must block him = get into his bods Cover-2 Man: Not used Cover-2: Run normal route: ‘Short Yardage (Technique): Goat-Line (Technique): Long Yardage (Technique): 7, TOUGHEST COVERAGES FORYOUTO READ: __None 8, DOWNS THEY BLITZ ON: 2nd & Srd 9. FIELD ZONES THEY BLITZ O1 Scoring (50- & 20) Red zone (20-0) 10. WHAT DOES HE DO BEST? _Very tough on inside run 11, WHAT PATTERNS/RUNNING PLAYS MUST | BEAT MY DEFENDER ON FOR US TO WIN? Use Speed & read my blocks 12, WHAT MUST I DO TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? 1. Alignment. 2. Know my assignments 3. Get my man 13. WHATTEAM PASS AND RUN COVERAGES MUST WE BEATTOWIN?_4-3&4-4 Cover-3 Cover-2. PROD FIRES cunpven 4: ottensive oppenentsvatuations wewgridronstrategies.com 51(4.3) RECEIVER OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM. Player Name: iss oe : Height: Weight: Jorsey Number: Positions: a = 1. DBNOTES Alignment Technique: Bump Technique (look for alignment, use of hands, strength, ete.) Agility: GOOD FAIR POOR | How Does His Speed RelateTo My Speed? FASTER SAME SLOWER Toughness: PHYSICAL FAIR HE CANBEINTIMIDATED ‘Man Coverage Ability: | Does He Give AnyTips? YES NO | Zone Coverage Ability: é Cover-3 Responsibility: Cover-2 Responsibility: Cover-1 Responsibility: f - Man Blitz Responsibility: __ Use Collision Technique: YES NO Bump Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR ‘Off Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR Does He CoverThe Primary Receiver On 3rd Down? YES NO Catch-Up Ability After Catch: GOOD FAIR POOR Does He Strip The Ball AfterThe Catch? GOOD FAIR POOR 2. COVERAGE READS Base Formation: Man Coverage: : ae : Man Blitz Coverage: - Goat-Line: Short Yardage: Cover-3: = au Cover-2: Cover-2 Man: ne z= DB STUDY Play-Making Ability: GOOD FAIR POOR Competitiveness: GOOD FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Best Match-Ups Or Routes Against Him: 3 WaysTo Make A Big Play Against Him: ‘Continued on next page ' 52 www.gridironstrategios.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHUR(4.3) | Can He Be Fooled On Routes? ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER. Which Routes: Does He Cover Play-Action Well? ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER. Does HeTip Off When He Biltzes? YES NO How? ‘4. RUNTECHNIQUE (How Well Doos He React To): Inside Run GOOD FAIR POOR OutsideRun GOOD FAIR POOR Sweep GOCID FAIR POOR Trap GOOD FAIR POOR Special Play GOOD FAIR POOR Option GOOD FAIR POOR 5. HOWWELL DOES HE DEFEAT BLOCKS? GOOD FAIR POOR What is Your Best Blocking Technique To Beat Him? Can You Crack Block Him Successfully? YES NO 6. DROP-BACK PASS. (How Do You Adjust Your Route Or Blocking To}: Cover-3: Cover-t (Man): Cover-4: Blitz: Cover-2 Man: Cover-2: ‘Short Yardage (Technique): GoakLine (Technique): Long Yardage (Technique): . TOUGHEST COVERAGES FORYOUTO READ: __ ‘8. DOWNS THEY BLITZ ON: 9. FIELD ZONES THEY BLITZ ON: 10. WHAT DOES HE DO BEST? 11. WHAT PATTERNS/RUNNING PLAYS MUST i BEAT MY DEFENDER ON FOR USTO WIN? ‘12. WHAT MUST | ID0 TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? 13. WHATTEAM COVERAGES MUST WE BEATTO WIN? FIRED cuapren «: ottensive Opponent-Evatuations wewwgridironstrategies.com 83example - (4.3) RECEIVER OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM _Crusaders Player Name: . Height: Weight: Ee Jersey Number: _#25 Positions: Left: cornerback 1. DBNOTES ‘AlignmentTechnique: Cover 2. bumploff__Cover-2 off Bump Technique (look for alignment, use of hands, strength, etc,):_ Outside shoulder, Strong hands, Good Agility: FAIR POOR How Does His Speed RelateTo My Speed? FASTERC_SAME™ SLOWER Toughness: | PHYSICALC_FAIR-> HE CAN BE INTIMIDATED Man Coverage Ability:__fair to good Does He Give Any Tips’ NO _Eyes always on receiver Zone Coverage Ability: Very good : # Cover-3 Responsibility: _Deep US Cover2 Responsibility: _Flat i Cover-1 Responsibility: _Dor'’t use ‘Man Blitz Responsibility: _Man coverage Use Collision Technique: YESCNOD 7 Bump Coverage: CGOOD> FAIR POOR Off Coverage: CGOOD> FAIR POOR Does He Cover The Primary Receiver On 3rd Down? CYES > NO Catch-Up Abllity After Catch: ~GOODC FAIR POOR Does He Strip The Ball AfterThe Catch? FAIR POOR 2. COVERAGE READS Base Formation: Cover-2 at Man Coverage: _Off at’ 7 yds inside leverage Man Blitz Coverage: (ff at 7yds inside leverage Goal-Line:__Off at. yde Short Yardage: _ Off at 5 yds . Covers: Off at 7 yde : Cover-2: Always in bump position outside shoulder _ Cover-2Man: Don't use ae 3. DBSTUDY Play-Making Ability: CGOOD> FAIR POOR Competitiveness: FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS — SOMETIMES* Best Match-Ups Or Routes Against Him: _Chair, play-action, WR eoreen long Ways To Make A Big Play Against Him: Above plays Continued on next page Forms For The Winning Coachexample — (4.3) Can He Be Fooled On Routes? ALWAYS. NEVER Which Routes: __Double-moves in man coverage He Does He Cover Play-Action Well? ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER LonapeereNe” cavagd hee ton aoanl Does He Tip Off When He Blitzes? CYES> NO How? Changes normal inside alignment closer to DL. 4, RUNTECHNIQUE. (How Well Does He React To: Inside Run GOODC_FAIR SPOOR ‘Outside Run CGOOD> FAIR POOR Sweep GOOD FAIR POOR Trap GOODC FAIR Special Play GOOD FAIR POOR Option CEOOD> FAIR POOR, HOW WELL DOES HE DEFEAT BLOCKS? CGOOD> FAIR POOR ‘What Is Your Best Blocking Technique To Boat Him? 5, Can You Crack Block Him Successfully? CYES> NO 6. DROP-BACK PASS. (How Do You Adjust Your Route Or Blocking To}: Covers: Look for seame Cover-t (Man): Separate, double-moves Cover-4: Cut.down long routes to open seamo Blitz: Look for ball quick) Cover-2 Man: Don't: use Cover-2: Dero corner seam under eafet Short Yardage (Technique): Run with play adjustment rules Goal-Line (Technique): Run with route adjustment rules Long Yardage (Technique): Run with route long enough for tet down 7. TOUGHEST COVERAGES FORYOUTO READ: _ None 8. DOWNSTHEYBLITZON: 2nd & rd 9. FIELD ZONES THEY BLITZON: _Scoring zone (50-20) Red zone (20-01 10. WHAT DOES HE DO BEST? _Strip bail afver catch, hits hard ‘11. WHAT PATTERNS/RUNNING PLAYS MUST I BEAT MY DEFENDER ON FOR USTO WIN? Run disciplined patterns 6 only adjust to coverage — no freelancinal 12. WHAT MUST I DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? Do what we have been taught) 13, WHATTEAM COVERAGES MUST WE BEATTOWIN? _ All —trust cur plays & abilities to execute RIBIRON FREED cuapren 4: otensive Opponentvaluations www.eridivonstrategies.com 55(4.4) OFFENSIVE LINE OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM. Player Name: _ Height: _ Weight: Jersey Number: Positions: 1. STANCE : 2. DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT Nose: OTECH 1 TECH ‘SHADE Tu Right DT: 2ITECH 2TECH 3TECH 2 TECH 2TECH 3TECH TTECH 6TECH TECH TECH 7TECH 6 TECH 9TECH 8 TECH Outside LB: ‘Strong Safety: : - 3. DEFENSIVE RUN TECHNIQUE Hand Use: - Feet: Position (HighvLow, ei.) Slant: Blow Delivery: Biitz: Zone Blitz: iaassiai Pursuit: 4, PLAY-ACTION RUSH TECHNIQUE Playside: Backside: _ 5. DROP-BACK PASS-RUSH TECHNIQUE Alignment: _ s His Best Rush Move: Hands: QUICK AVERAGE SLOW Feet: QUICK AVERAGE SLOW How They Attack Our Passing Pocket: Technique: ‘Scheme: 6, SHORT-YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: Continued on next page7, GOAL-LINE TECHNIQUE: 8. RUNNING GAME (Expected Defenso): 8 &GHole plays: Weak Strong & &7-Hole Plays: Weak ‘Strong 4 & S-Hole Plays: Weak ‘Strong 2: & Hole Plays: Weak Strong 0- & t-Hole Plays: Weak Strong 9, TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO BLOCK: 10, DOWNSTHEY STUNT ON: 11. DOWNS THEY BLITZ ON? 12. TOUGHNESS GOOD FAIR POOR EXPLOSION GOOD FAIR POOR ABILITYTOGETOFF BLOCKS GOOD FAIR POOR 13, PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: 14, PLAYER'S WEAKNESSE! 15, WHAT MUST | DO TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? CHAPTER 4: Offensive Opponent-Evaluations www.gridironstrategies.com 57example - (4. OFFENSIVE LINE OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM |TEAM Crusaders. IPlayer Name: _ Jablonski Height; _6-2 Weight: _255. Jdersey Number: #60 Positions: __D-line 1. STANCE _3-point 2, DEFENSIVE ALIGNMENT Mostly tech Nose: OTECH 1 TECH SHADE TUT Right OT: 21TECH 2 TECH 3 TECH Left OT: 2ITECH 2TECH 3TECH |RIght DES 7 TECH TECHS oECI> 8 TECH Left DE: 7TECH 6 TECH 9TECH 8 TECH Other: ae Inside LB: é a Outside LB: ste i Strong Satety: 3, DEFENSIVE RUN TECHNIQUE Hand Use: _ Average _ Feet: Very good Sea Position (High/Low, etc.)__ Gets high Slant: _Never Blow Delivery: _ Favorite tech Twist__Yeo oe a stunt: _No Blitz: _Yes Zone Blitz: _No= never drops s Pursuit: Good a 4. PLAY-ACTION RUSH TECHNIQUE Playside: _ Often takes run fake Backside: _ Plays well & under control 5. DROP-BACK PASS-RUSH TECHNIQUE Alignment: _ 9 tech, he often rushes out of controll His Best Rush Move: _Swirn a Hands: QUICKC-AVERAGE> SLOW Feet: QUICK AVERAGE SLOW How They Attack Our Passing Pocket: mari rush — often no gaps No coordinated rush, each player tries to get QB lanes, twist sometimes 6. SHORT-YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: Continued on next page IRON Iso www.gridironstrategios.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach Sumasexample - (4.4) | Se LI TCHR 22: DOE 35222053 SPEER ‘8. RUNNING GAME (Expected Defense): & & 8 Hole plays: Meek eee EEE 6- & 7-Hole Plays: Weak 4 &S-Hole Plays: nde SEES eae PEE Eee vad CELESTE Strong 2: & 3+Hole Plays: Weak ‘Strong SEES eee eee 0 & 1-Hole Plays: Weak Strong 9. TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO BLOCK: _Slot screen ~ must clear #60 to get to CB, others OK. 10. DOWNSTHEY STUNT ON: __None 11. DOWNS THEY BLITZ ON? __2nd = 3rd 12, TOUGHNESS GOOD FAIR POOR EXPLOSION GOOD CFATA> POOR ABILITYTO GET OFF BLOCKS GOODC-FAIN> POOR 18. PLAYER'S STRENGTHS:_Reads plays well ‘14. PLAYER'S WEAKNESSES: _ Too aggressive — loses leverage 15. WHAT MUST 1 DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON OFFENSE? _1. Be patient 2. Ride him out. of paseing lane. CHAPTER 4: Offensive Opponent-Evaluations www.gridironstrategies.com = 59COACHING NOTES NOTES: 20 www.gridironstratogios.com Footbell Forms For The Winning Coach SHURaMAGRADE SHEETS — BY POSITION ALL GOOD COACHES want to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their offense. While most coaches make corrections to their players after games, a much better ‘way to evaluate performance is to actually the rest of us, other constraints can really Ccut into your grading time, Ata minimum, however, grade every game you lose. Losses should be graded to ensure there are no critical flaws in preparation. Good ‘grade players trom game films. coaches are going to study their mistakes Ezfore explaining how | grade players, | ___anyway, so why not grade at the same ‘musi share a few words of caution — time? Also, try to grade the “great” pertorm- ‘grading takes a lot of ances just o be sure time. To grade all 1} ||“ thoy were as great as players for an offense “Grading is an advanced you thought they were. consisting of 50 plays, technique that will enhance ‘Another important you rust watch the your players’ ability item for grading is ‘game fim 550 times 10 play better football...” rowing he offensive (and thatis assuming call for each play This you can see everything in one rewind of the flm for each player — 4 task I've never been able to accomplish). Asolution is to have position coaches {grade their players. Doing so not only cuts fiim-watching demands to maybe 200 times 0F 80 per coach, but it also strengthens your staff. Before you tell players you are going to grade them, make sure you can find the time — without sacrificing the next week's, preperation. Finding the time is not as much of a problem for fulltime coaches, but for CHAPTER 5: Offensive Grade Sheets — By Position is not a problem i you chart all offensive calls on the sidelines — you can use the call sheet to check i the layer executed the proper techniques for the called play. Grading is tremendously dificult, however, i you are trying to figure ‘out the play call from watching the film alone. | have found this to be hard or even impossible because something that might look lke a correctly executed assignment ‘may actually have been the incorrect technique for the called play. www.gridironstrategies.com 61HOW ITWORKS For each of the position grading sheets, a player is graded with a“1" or a“0" in each ‘category forall graded categories. A “1” indicates the player accomplished the task correctly. A"0” indicates the task was not ‘accomplished correctly. A ertcal mistake is denoted with a °2;"while an “A” indicates great technique or effort. ‘On each of the sheets, there is a final percentage grade that is calculated by the successfully completed graded items divided by the number of opportunities. USING THE GRADE SHEET ‘The Quarterback Grade Sheet (5.1) grades the QB on his control of the huddle and line of scrimmage, snap technique, ball handing, pass drop, pass technique and fakes, Also recorded (but not graded) are ‘QB completions, yards rushing, completions/attempts and yards passing. ‘The QB completions needs some expla- nation, For this metric, any pass that should hhave been caught is recorded as a ‘completed pass. This tells you how well the ‘QB is delivering the ball to his receivers, and more importantly highlights problems that need fixing. Therefore, i the QB delivers the ball consistently to the right place but the receivers are dropping the passes, those drops would actually be counted as a QB completion. On the other hand, ifthe QB is throwing so hard that the receivers can't catch the ball, itis not a OB ‘completion. Looking at completions in this light helps highlight the need to spend extra time on receiver skills. A QB completion is ‘also counted when the QB throws the ball ‘away to avoid an interception. F've found that the QB respects coaches who evaluate his total play by not counting dropped passes and throwaways against his stats. This evaluation technique really has helped improve our passing game. OTHER GRADE SHEETS: (On the Offensive Back Grade Sheet (62), players are graded on alignment, 62 www.gridironstrategies.com technique, ball protection, run drive, blocking, pass route and fakes. Yards rushing, catch yards and yards after contact, are also recorded. ‘On the Receivers Grade Sheet (5.3), players are graded on alignment, release technique, ball protection, pass routes, ‘catch technique and blocking. Great effon, attemptsicatches, catch yards and yards after catch are also recorded. ‘On the Offensive Line Grade Sheet (6.4), players are graded on six items for ‘each play they are in the game. in most cases, three or four items will oocur on every play. The graded items are alignment, technique, fire out, contact, run block and pass block. On my grade sheet for offensive linemen, | record — but do not grade — items such as got man, missed man, missed assignment and great effort. Each player graded should receive stan- dardized comments about technique on his grade sheet. For example, run-blocking techniques may be a shoulder-block technique often used with a wing-T type team or iso-blocking techniques. Each coach should develop a standard list of error comments to help reinforce the desired technique. Atthe end of each grade sheet are ‘comment felds. “Coaching Points” include ‘comments about correct techniques, game situations or anything else that needs ‘coaching attention. Under “Things To Work (On This Week." items such as defeating defenders, sustaining blocks, choosing the correct running alley, selecting the proper receiver in the pass progression, elc., are listed. Finaly, the “Surmmary’ field includes ‘thoughts about the type of football game that they played. | always try to be positive unless there is no other alternative. Grading is an advanced technique that will enhance your players’ ability to play better football. Used property, twill give you ‘new insight to how well your players are actually playing. rootball Forms For The Winning Coach HMM(5-4) - QUARTERBACK GRADE SHEET Name: Key: 11= achieved assignment, 0=falled assignment, A-=greattechnique, Z=critical mistake, “= not graded Offensive | Total] Control alt Plays | Huddle & Los * Bails that should have been caught and those intentionally thrown away are recorded as a completions, COACHING POINTS: THINGSTOWORK ONTHISWEEK: SUMMARY: FRRERED cossvren x: ovonsivoorace Sheets —By Postion www.gridironstrategies.com 63.example - (5.1) QUARTERBACK GRADE SHEET Name: ___Johnson Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0=falled assignment, A=greattechnique, Z=critical mistake, **=not graded Ball | Pass Handling] Drop 2 3 WR Soren Ad 32 Veer Slot Screen 31 Veer Veer Bootleg 43 Lead WR Long Screen] 69 Speed Optic White 4 31 Trap +* Balls that should have been caught and those intentionally thrown away are recorded as a completions. COACHING POINTS:_Remember to read dive key correctly during QB-F& exchange THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK: QB-Center exchange, ball handling, faking SUMMARY: __ Solid game but you are rushing the QB-FB dive — slow down & ride FB on veer series: 64 www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach HENS(5.2) OFFENSIVE BACK GRADE SHEET Name: _ Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0=failed assignment, A= great technique, Z=critical mistake, “= not graded COACHING POINTS: s a THINGS TOWORK ONTHISWEEK: ‘SUMMARY: ai CHAPTER 5: Offensive Grade Sheets — By Position www.gridironstrategies.com 65.example ~ (5.2} OFFENSIVE BACK GRADE SHEET Name: __ Smith Yes. Rushing 25 WR Screen 32 Veer Slot Sereen B1Veer Veer Bootleg 4B Lead WR Long Screen} 68 Speed Option White 4 31 Trap SOACHING POINTS: _Veer bootleg exchange very poor ~ no fake & you tried to take ball from QB — almost: caused a fumble! cane WORK ONTHIS WEE} UI Bootlea fake, timing on veer series MMARY: Great, hard-running gamel Tt get lazy on fakes — be a complete playerl l 66 www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach STAM(5.3} RECEIVER GRADE SHEET Name: Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0= lled assignment, A= great technique, Z-=critical mistake, “* = not graded Offensive Call COACHING POINTS: ‘THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK: SUMMARY: www.gridironstrategios.com 67example - (5.3) RECEIVER GRADE SHEET WR Screen 32Veer Slot Screen Bi Veer Veer Bootleg 43 Lead WR Long Screen | 68 Speed Option White 4 31 Trap COACHING POINTS:__foor route on bootleg pase. Must concentrate on audibles ‘THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK:__ Routes, missed audible on white 4 call SUMMARY: __You made a great catch on the veer bootleg pass because you ran a poor route & had to dive for the ball, Remember, a good route = easy catch SRM ‘o2 68 —_ www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach(5.4) OFFENSIVE LINE GRADE SHEET Name: Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0= failed assignment, A = great technique, Z~= critical mistake, “* = not graded COACHING POINTS: ‘THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK: ‘SUMMARY: CHAPTER 5: Offensive Grade Sheets — By Position www.gridironstrategies.com 69: example - (5.4) OFFENSIVE LINE GRADE SHEET Name: __ Grabowski WR Screen 32Veer Slot Screen Bi Veer Veer Bootleg 43 Lead WR Long Sereen 69 Speed Option White 4 31 Trap COACHING POINTS:__ Missed assignment on slot screen ‘THINGS TOWORK ONTHISWEEK:___1. Run blocking - trap & 43 lead 2. Slot screen play s2ive & dominate SUMMARY: __Solid game but you are not finishing your man. Become more aad —you have the talent! uIDIRO GRIDIRG 70 www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning CoachCHAPTER 6 DEFENSIVE SKILLS — BY POSITION SIMILAR TO CHAPTER 2 (‘Offensive Skills —By Position”) the purpose of this chapter is tohelp football coaches estabish the exact skits necessary for their players to master for each respective defensive postion. Included are skil-level checktists — both basic and advanced — forthe following position areas: ¥ Defensive line (6.1) ¥ Defensive ends (6.2). © Linebackers (6.3) W Defensive backs (6.4). While all work is original, the idea for these forms came from the Football Coach's Survival Guide by Michael D. Koshler. D cunpren 6: Dotensive Skis — By Position www.gridironstratesies.com x}| (6.1) DEFENSIVE LINE SKILLS Before competing at the varsity level, defensive line players must be able to: Establish a balanced 3- and 4-point stance. ‘React to the snap of ball and make contact with the ‘opponent in a fundamentally sound position (hit-lift-look and flipper-shiver technique). Ol React laterally (right or left) using correct technique. Q Consistently contro! the assigned run gap using correct defensive technique. React to and defeat an offensive block. 1 Execute solid tackling fundamentals. O Know how to react to the pass situation (a determined pass rush or cover-and-contain based on defensive assignment). C1Learn and execute the defensive assignment based on offensive key. Q Learn basic detensive calls (assignments and responsibilities). [ADVANCED SKILLS |To succeed at the varsity level, defensive O.Execute basic skills correctly on 9 out of every 10 plays. ‘Q Control the assigned run gap and limit the gain to less than 3 yards on at least 8 out of every 10 plays. Defeat or stalernate the offensive blocker on 8 out of every 10 plays (know blocking progression). Q Execute the correct stunt and alignment technique. Recognize and call out all the opponent's offensive line formations (double-tight, unbalanced line, etc.) O Execute the correct pass-rush technique on 9 out of 10 plays. ‘Q Force at least 1 tumover or tackle behind the line of scrimmage. O Force at least 1 hurried or blocked pass per game. fe players must be able to: 2 www.gridlronstrategies.com Foothall Forms For The Winning Conch PRAM FDEFENSIVE END SKILLS Name:. BASIC SKILLS Before competing at the varsity level, the defensive end must be able to: QEstablish a balanced 2-, 3- and 4-point stance. O React on the snap and make contact with the opponent in a fundamentally sound position (hitdittlook and flipper-shiver technique). O React laterally (right or left) using the correct technique. O Consistently control the assigned run gap using the correct defensive technique. Q React to and defeat an offensive block. Q Execute solid ‘tackling fundamentals, O Know how to react to the Pass situation (determined pass rush or cover-and-contain based on defensive assignment) C.Leam and execute the defensive assignment based on the offensive key. G Learn basic defensive calls (assignments and responsibilities), ADVANCED SKILLS To succeed at the varsity level, the defensive end must be able to: Execute basic skills correctly on 9 out of every 10 plays. © Control the assigned run gap and limit the gain to less than 3 yards on at least 8 out of every 10 plays. Q Defeat or stalemate the offensive blocker on 8 out of. ‘every 10 plays. QLExecute correct stunt and alignment technique. Q Recognize and call out all line offensive formations (double-tight, unbalanced line, etc.). Q Execute correct pass-rush technique. O Force at least 1 turnover or tackle behind the line of scrimmage. O Force at least 1 hurried or blocked pass per game. IN FL cranpren s: Detonsive Skits — By Postion wowgridvonstrategies.com 73LINEBACKER SKILLS Name: a BASIC SKILLS Before competing at the varsity level, the linebacker must be able to: Q Establish a sound hit position and stance. © Deliver an effective forearm blow (react to and defeat an offensive block). O React laterally (right or left) using the correct technique and correct pursuit path. C1 Execute solid tackling fundamentals. Consistently control the assigned run gap using the correct defensive technique. (Ci Know how to react to the pass situation (determine whether 0 pass rush or cover the receiver based on defensive assignment). (Lear and execute the defensive assignment based on the offensive key. Q Learn basic defensive calls (alignment and responsibilities). ADVANCED SKILLS ‘To succeed at the varsity level, the linebacker must be able to: Execute basic skils correctly on 9 out of every 10 plays. Control the assigned run gap and limit the gain to less than 3 yards on at least 8 out of every 10 plays. O Limit the pass receiver to 4 catches out of every 10 plays in your area of responsibilty, Execute correct hand shiver and other avoidance skills. Recognize and call out all offensive formations. .Call out likely plays from opponent's offensive formations based on the scouting report. Execute the correct bitz technique. U Defeat offensive blocker on 8 out of every 10 plays. Q Force at least 1 turnover or tackle behind the line of scrimmage per game. 74 wwwgridironsteategtes.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHtaNesDEFENSIVE BACK SKILLS Name: BASIC SKILLS Before competing at the varsity level, the defensive back must be able to: Establish a solid hit position and stance. Consistently execute backward running technique. O Consistently cover the assigned receiver using man-coverage techniques. O Consistently cover assigned zone-coverage area and react to the receiver once the ball is thrown. Q Defeat the blocker and force play using the correct technique. O React on a correct pursuit path. Q Execute solid tackling fundamentals. O Leam basic defensive calls (alignment and responsibilities). ADVANCED SKILLS To succeed at the varsity level, the defensive back must be able to: Q Execute basic skills correctiy on 9 out of every 10 plays. Determine run and pass responsibilty based on the offensive formation/defensive responsibilty. OLLimit the pass receiver to 4 catches out of every 10 plays in area of responsibility. Execute coirect hand-shiver and other avoidance techniques. O Recognize and call out offensive formations and identify the most dangerous receiver in your area of responsibilty. Call out likely plays from opponent's formations based on the scouting report. Q Execute the correct blitz technique. Ci Aggressively support against the run only after opponent can no longer pass. O Defeat offensive blocker on 8 out of every 10 plays. Force at least 1 turnover or tackle behind the line of scrimmage per game. SHEER cunprin 6: Dotonsive Skill — By Postion wwrwsridionstratesies.com 75COACHING NOTES 76 —_ wwwagridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach& TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST FORMS -—— BY POSITION THIS CHAPTER consists of practice reminders” that help @ defensive coach manage drils during practice time. itis the defensive counterpart tothe forms intro- duced in Chapter 3. Each of the worksheets lists the drils ‘andi techniques that the respective position player needs to practice to become a better defensive player. There is room to keep an accurate record of drils performed for up to 10 practices. Defensive Drill & Technique Checklists are included for: © Defensive line (7.1). W Defensive ends (7.2) © Linebackers (7.3) Defensive backs (7.4). ‘A lank form (7.5) is also provided at the ‘end so that you can create your own forms —with your own favorite defensive drills — for each of the positions. ‘The idea behind these formsis to ensure that the proper skis are being taught and to help the coach add variety to individual dil Periods. It also helps ensure that no important techniques or drils are overlooked in practice. All work is original, bt the idea for these sheets came from books written by the late Fritz Shurmur, former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator. FERIA caapren 7: Detensive Dri & Technique — By Position wurwaridironstratenies.com 7| (7.4) DEFENSIVE LINE DRILL & TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST WEEKS OF: Bag Drills High step toward Side shutfle over bags: ‘Quick feet over dummies Forward/backward Between dummies ‘Sled Drills Hands from knees: Hands from up position Hands down the tine Blow deliveryigap step Power Biow delveryigap step Run 4-on-t Drills Biow detiveryigap step Siant Blocking progression Blow deliveryigap step Slant Sprint, touch and go Swim PS wewaidronetatetencom Football Forms For The Winning Coach uMVEaNs(7.2) DEFENSIVE END DRILL & TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST WEEKS OF: Bag Drills High step forward Side shulfle over Bags ‘Quick feet over dummies Between dummies Sted Drills Hands from knees Hands from up postion Hands down line Pass Rush Sled Power Biow delvenyfaap step Swims Run 1-on-t Drills, Blow delivery/gap Stop Toop step. Gap charge 2-gap technique Biocking progression Tackling Drills Thuds Shake and bake Tene 5 Pass 1-on-1 Rush Blow delvery/oap siep Stant Pass Coverage Covert Cover2 Technique — By Position www.gridironstrategies.com 79| (7.3) LINEBACKER DRILL & TEGHNIQUE CHECKLIST WEEKS OF: ee Drill =f Zpontstance {ede rar aoe Bag/Cone Drills High stop foward Side shufie over bags ‘Quick feet over dummies Hip Flexibility Sled Drills Hands from up positon Pass Rush Sted Biow deliveryigap step Tackling Drills Thugs ‘Shake and bake Run t-on-l Drills Blow delivery/gap step Run 2-0n-1 Drills, Doubie-team Pass 1-on-1 Rush Blow delivery/gap step(7.4) DEFENSIVE BACK DRILL & TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST | WEEKS OF: Drill pont stance Carioca Ladder Drills Hip Flexibility Backpedal Backpedal and communicate] inthe box (W Dell Wirror dr ‘Alsin-one dil Ball Oris Highest pont Break on incicator Backpedal indicator ne hand interoeption Speed tums Tiparils Break onhash Divide ari Sip dr interception angie Gills Run Drills Option di Run force Tackling Drills Thugs, ‘Shake and bake Tennessee 6-0n-5 Close sideline dri Cover Drilts, Bump and run Man coverage Zone coverage Press coverage ‘Team Pass Coverages Covert Cover-t crash Cover2 Roll cover? Covers Cover-a Covers(7.5) | DRILL & TECHNIQUE CHECKLIST WEEKS OF: a Drill 1 2 3 4 5 6 {7 8 3 | 10 82 — wwwgridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach neCHAPTER 8 DEFENSIVE OPPONENT- EVALUATION FORMS SIMILAR O its offensive counterpart in ‘Chapter 4, the purpose of this chapter is to help defensive players prepare for the team — and individuals — they will face in the upcoming game. The forms that follow are a comprehensive list to help defensive players look for weaknesses and advan- tages in their assigned match-ups. Defensive Opponent-Evaluation Forms are included for: Datensive line (8.1). (F. capren 0: Detensive Opponcnt-Evaluations Linebackers (8.2) W Detensive backs (8.3). Acompleted example accompanies ‘each of the forms, ‘These forms are also excellent tools to teach players how to watch and study game film. Further, these forms function as a study guide that players can use and refer- lence on their own time when studying their responsibilities for the upcoming game, www.gridironstrategies.com(8.1) DEFENSIVE LINE OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM 1, STANCE: ; Height: Weight: Positions: 2 SPLITS Run: — GoatLit Plays Away: ___ 3. RUNTECHNIQUE Hand Use: __ Position (High/Low, ef): Pull: Down Block: Influence Blocks: 4, PLAY-ACTION TECHNIQUE Playside: Backside: Play-Action: _ Drop Back: Short Yardage: PlaysTo: Feet: Double-Team: ace use Trap: Reach Block: Man: 5. DROP-BACK PASS Splits: QBSet: 1-STEP 3STEP S-STEP 7-STEP ROLLOUT WAGGLE Hands: HEAVY BALANCED LIGHT Feet: QUICK AVERAGE How They Pick Uj ‘Scheme: sLow Technique: 6, SHORT-YARDAGETECHNIQUE: 7. GOAL-LINE TECHNIQUE: 8.RUNNING GAME (Formation And Play) 8 & -Hole plays: 6 & 7-Hole Plays: 4-& S-Hole Plays: 2- &3-Hole Plays: 0- & 1-Hole Plays: Weak Strong______ ak eee ese esesseseeeeSeeSHeteeeseeseeeeceaetesese Strong Weak __ Strong, = . : Weak ‘Strong__ = Weak ‘Strong, Continued on next page ote Football Forms For The Winning Coach HME?9. TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO READ: 10. DOWNS THEY DRAW ON: 11. DOWNS THEY SCREEN ON: 12, PASS PROTECTIONS USED: 13. PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: 14, PLAYER'S WEAKNESSES: 15. WHAT MUST | DO TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE? CHAPTER 8: Defensive Opponent-Evaluations. www.gridironstrategiexample - (8.1) DEFENSIVE LINE OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM. Crusaders tf Player Name: __Smith Height: _6-3 Weight: 0. Jersey Number: Positions: O Tackle _ i 1. STANCE: _3 point 2. SPLITS Run; _3Feet Play-Action: 3 Feet_ Drop Back: _3 Fest. Goal-Line: _2 Feet ShortYardage: _2 Feet PlaysTo: 5 Feet Plays Away: 3 Feet 3, RUNTECHNIQUE Hand Use: _ Very good Feet: _ Average Position (HigivLow, etc): Often gets too high Pull: _On7 trap play or counter tre Down Block: Yeo. Reach Block: __ Yes Influence Blocks: _No. Man: Yes. 4, PLAY-ACTION TECHNIQUE Playside: _ lays look the same Backside: _ Plays look the same. wi guard or TE 5. DROP-BACK PASS Splits: _3 Feet a OB Set: STEP CESTERS ESTERS TSTEP HOLD URGED Hands:CHEAVY BALANCED LIGHT Feet: QUICK SAERRSED ‘sLow How They Pick Up: Technique: __Funches Scheme: G-man ia base scheme 6. SHORT-YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: GOAL-LINE TECHNIQUE: &,RUNNING GAME (Formation And Play) 8 & 9Hole plays: Weak _In Pro set, he will X block on wide plays. Strong_in Fro eet, he'll down block on sweep aus 6 &7-Hole Plays: Weak _ In Fro set, he blocks me in. ‘Strong__In Fro set, he blocks me ou, __ aa — 4- & SHole Plays: Weak _ In Fro set, he guard traps. Strong_In Fro set. he quard traps. 2. & 3-Hole Plays: Weak __In Pro set, he traps lead dive. Strong__in Fro set, he traps lead dive, 0- & 1+Hole Plays: Weak __In Fro set, he traps lead dive. a Strong__In Fro set, he traps lead dive Continued on next page GRIDIRON Football Forme For The Winning Coach MREexample - (8.1) 9, TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO READ: Tackle Trap | 10, DOWNS THEY DRAW ON: _Srd ‘11. DOWNS THEY SCREEN ON: __2nd or 3rd 12. PASS PROTECTIONS USED: __6 man zone & man Scheme — 7 man on lona pass route 13. PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: _ Fass Blocking 14. PLAYER'S WEAKNESSES: _Very aggressive — | can get him off balance 15. WHAT MUST | DO TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE? _ Execute what my 7 coaches have taught me! i(8.2) LINEBACKER OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM Player Nam sesseercnaeeiged¢-~ ceeeeasioeeeeasioeg Jersey Number: Positions: 4. STANCE OF RBs : ee Does He Fake Well: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Type Of Runner: OUTSIDE INSIDE 80TH How Does RB's Speed Relate To My Speed? FASTER SAME SLOWER, Toughness: PHYSICAL FAIR CANBE INTIMIDATED Carries The Football: TIGHT LOOSE Open-Field Skills: GOOD FAIR POOR Ability To Catch The Ball Out Of The Backfiel 1s He The “Go-To” Guy On: 3rdDown: YES NO SOMETIMES ShortYardage: YES NO SOMETIMES LongYardage: YES NO SOMETIMES His Favorite Running Plays: 2. QB STUDY ‘Arm Strength: GOOD FAIR POOR Accuracy: GOOD FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Frequently Thrown Routes: Does He Look You Off Before Throwing: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER WillHe Run: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER When: Is He Fooled On Coverages: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER QBDrops: 1-STEP 3STEP SSTEP 7-STEP ROLLOUT WAGGLE Does He Run Play-Action Well: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER GOOD FAIR POOR Does He FakeWell: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Tip OffWhen Passing: YES NO SOMETIMES How? 3. SPLITS. Run: Play-Action: Drop-Back: GoatLine: Short-Yardage: Plays To: Plays Away: 4, RUNTECHNIQUE (List Primary Blocking Threats) Special Play: 88 © www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach5. PLAY-ACTION TECHNIQUE (List Assignments) Playside: - Backside: __ z 6. DROP-BACK PASS (Who/What Do You Cover) Splits: QBSet: 1-STEP 3.STEP S5-STEP 7-STEP ROLLOUT WAGGLE Cover . Cover-1 (Man): Cover-A: Blite: ee No Back: Cover-2 Shadow: Cover-2: Cover-26: Cover-2 Crash: __ 7. SHORT YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: 8. GOAL LINE TECHNIQUE: 9. RUNNING GAME (Formation And Play) 8 & SHole plays: Weak ee eee CS saaeses Sees ees eansassntoneeeseistessionieneeni eee 6-&7-Hole Plays: ‘Weak ee eee Sia See eee eee CeCe 4- &5-Hole Plays: Weak eee Aghde nse eesesEceaesESESSSSESESSSEESeeseeuseaerepestaceeanS 2+ & 3-Hole Plays: Weak ee eee eee eer ere TO eee EERE 0- & 1-Hole Plays: Weak See eee eee ‘Strong Seetneassssnessnecisny 10. TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO READ: 11. DOWNS THEY DRAW ON: 12, DOWNS THEY SCREEN ON: 13, PASS PROTECTIONS USED: 14. PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: 15. PLAYER'S WEAKNESSES: 16. WHAT MUST | DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE? RON FRE? cuarren o: Detensive Opponent-Evaluations www.gridironstratesies.com 88| example - (8.2) | LINEBACKER OPPONENT- EVALUATION FORM jTEAM__Crueaders if IPlayer Name: __Bielineki Height: _G-1 Weight: Wersey Number: _32 _ eH Positions: _ FE 1, STANCE OF RBs _5 point ; e Does He Fake Well: CALWAYS> SOMETIMES NEVER Type Of Runner: OUTSIDE CINSIDE> BOTH How Does RB's Speed Relate To My Speed? FASTERC_SAME SLOWER ‘Toughness: PAYSICAL> FAIR CAN BE INTIMIDATED Carties The Footbal! Loose Open-Field Skilis: GOOD CFAIR> POOR Ability To Catch The Ball Out Of The Backfield: GOOD FAIRCPOOR> Is He The “Go-To” Guy On: 3rd Down: YESC_NO-SOMETIMES Short Yardage: CYES> NO SOMETIMES Coane SES NO SOMETNES His Favorite Running Plays: _Tra 2, QBSTUDY Right handed ‘Arm Strength: GOOD CFAIR> POOR Accuracy: CEOODD FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS<_SOMETIMES> NEVER Frequently Thrown Routes: _Deep _ 7 : Does He Look You Off BeforeThrowing: ALWAYS ‘ NEVER Will He Run: | ALWAYSC"SOMETIMES> NEVER When: _Rollout Bootlea Isto Fooled On Coverages: ALWAYS CEOMETHES NEVER QB Drops: | 1-STEP CESTEPCESTEPD Does He Run Play-Action Well: ALWAYSCSOMETIMES> NEVER Does He Fake Well: CALWAYS—> SOMETIMES NEVER Tip Off When Passing: CYES NO SOMETIMES How? Licks fingers before reaching LOS. 3, SPLITS Run: 3 Feet. Play-Action: _3 Feet Drop-Back: reduce to 2 feet Goal-Line: _2 or less _ Short-Yardage: 2 or leo PlaysTo: _3 Feet Plays Away: 3 Feet 4, RUNTECHNIQUE (List Primary Blocking Threats) Dive: Guard Double-Team: _Guard/Center Pull: _Guara et Trap: Guard DownBlock: Tackle Reach-Block: Tackle Influence Block Guard | Tackle / Center Man: _Guard Special Play: _ Option: __ Guard Continued on next page 20 www.gridronstratepies.com ‘Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHUexample - (8.2) 5. PLAY-ACTION TECHNIQUE (List Assignments) Playside: _Play run first, then drop Backside: __Check run, then drop 6. DROP-BACK PASS (Who/What Do You Cover) Splits: __ - QB Set: 1-STEP Co-STEPXCS STEPXC7-STEP S-ROLL OUTS WAGGLE> Cover-3; __ Back in middle zone ‘Cover-1 (Man): _ Back Cover-4;_middle zone Blitz: _| blitz No Back: _#3 receiver strong side Cover-2 Shadow: Middle zone Cover-2; Middle zone_ ~ Cover-26: Middle zone Cover-2 Crash: _#5 receiver 7. SHORTYARDAGE TECHNIQUE: __| move up 2-3 yds 8, GOAL-LINETECHNIQUE: _Free (play to) or B gap 9, RUNNING GAME (Formation And Play) 8 And @-Hole plays: Weak _Counter, Sweep Strong_Sweep, Counter 6- And 7-Hole Plays: Weak _ Veer. “ieee Strong_Veer, T trap : eae 4 And 5-Hole Plays: Weak __Veer Strong_Veer secede 2- And 3-Hole Plays: Weak _ Trap, Lead : Strong__Trap, Lead ; 0- And 1-Hole Plays: Weak _ Trap. Lead ‘ ‘Strong_Trap, bead peer te 10. TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO READ: Courter — hard to locate ball 11. DOWNS THEY DRAW ON: _3rd only 12. DOWNS THEY SCREEN ON: _2nd or 3rd. 18. PASS PROTECTIONS USED: _Man & zone 14. PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: _Runs. 15. PLAYER'S WEAKNESSES: Slow _ 1 tough yds — tough to bring down 16. WHAT MUST I DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE? _Execute # CHAPTER @: Defensive Opponent-Evaluations. www.gridironstrategies.com 91 *(8.3) DEFENSIVE BACK OPPONENT-EVALUATION FORM TEAM. ‘ Player Name: i Height: _ Weight: Nersey Number: Positions: 4. STUDY OF WRs : Release Technique: Fake Technique: (Look For Head Fakes, Stitter Stops, Arm Movement & Body Leans) aa Type: SPEED POSSESSION How Does WR's Speed Relate To My Speed: FASTER SAME SLOWER Toughness: PHYSICAL FAIR HE CANBE INTIMIDATED Favorite Patterns: Does He Give AnyTips: YES NO How: Deep & Inside: Deep & Outside: Deep & Straight: faa ___ Short & ins a Short & Outside: Quick Passes: Bump Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR Off Coverage: GOOD FAIR POOR Primary Receiver On 3rd Down: YES NO Run Ability After Catch: GOOD FAIR POOR Carries The Ball AfterThe Catch: TIGHT LOOSE 2. SPLITS Base Formation: Play-Action: — Goal-Line: ‘Short-Yardage: Plays To: Plays Away: 3, QB STUDY ‘Arm Strength: GOOD FAIR POOR ‘Accuracy: GOOD FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Frequently Thrown Rout z aaeeee Does He Look You Off Before Throwing: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER. Will He Run: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER When: Is He Fooled On Coverages: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER QB Drops: 1-STEP 3STEP SSTEP 7-STEP ROLLOUT WAGGLE Does He Run Play-Action Well: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Does He Fake Well: ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER Tip Off When Passing: YES NO SOMETIMES How? saeco 4, RUN TECHNIQUE (List Primary Blocking Threats) Inside Run: Outside Run: Sweep: __ = Trap: Special play: Option: a(8.3) 5, PLAY-ACTION TECHNIQUE (List Assignments) Playside: z = ‘ Backsi 6, DROP-BACK PASS (Who/What Do You Cover) Cover3: Cover-| (Man): Cover: Bite: No Back: _ # Cover-2 Man: Cover2: Cover-2 Crash: Cover of egeecatetecaazee 7, SHORT YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: 8. GOAL-LINE TECHNIQUE: LONG YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: ° 10. TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO READ: t 11. DOWNS THEY DRAW ON: 12. DOWNS THEY SCREEN ON: 13, PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: 14, WHAT PATTERNS MUST ITAKE AWAY? 15. WHAT MUST I DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE? 16. WHAT TEAM PATTERNS MUST WE STOP? FREED cuspven o: Detonsive Opponent-fvaluations ww atidironstratesies.com: example - (8.3) DEFENSIVE BACK OPPONENT EVALUATION FORM ream Crusaders ei Player Name: __ Weston | Height: _6-2 Weight: 218 Lersey Number: __ #61 Positions: _Z (flarker) 1. STUDY OF WRs Release Technique: Svim, double fakeo L i FakeTechnique: (Look For Head Fakes, Stutter Steps, Arm Movement & Body Leans) Double fakes ‘Type: POSSESSION How Does WR's Speed Relate To My Speed: SAME SLOWER Toughness: PHYSICAL FARCHETANBE NTMIOATED > Favorite Patterns: __Fly, Deep Does He Give AnyTips: CYES) NO How: When about to go deep, holde hands in front vs. at sides Deep & Inside: Fost, fi Deep & Outside: _Flaa, fade Deep & Straight: Go _ Short & Inside: _Hitch Short & Outside: Out Quick Passes: Never hot receiver, always deep, Bump Coverage: GOOD FAIR CEQOED ‘doesn't lite contact Off Coverage: EOODD FAIR POOR Primary Receiver On 3rd Down: CYES) NO Run Ability After Catch: FAIR POOR Carries The Ball AferThe Catch: TIGHT CTOOSED 2. SPLITS Base Formation: 8-12 yds from TE_ Play-Action: 2am. Drop-Back:_same Goal-Line: _G-10 yde ShortYardage: 6:12 yd PlaysTo: 8:12 ydo Plays Away: 8-12 yds 3. QB STUDY Arm Strength: GOOD CFAIRD POOR Accuracy: GOOD FAIR POOR Affected By Pressure: ALWAYS CSOMETIMES> NEVER Frequently Thrown Routes: Likes deeproutes Does He Look You Off BeforeThrowing: ALWAYS SOMETIMES CNEVER> Will He Run: ALWAYS CSOMETIMES> NEVER When: Is He Fooled On Coverages: ALWAYS CSOMETIMES> NEVER QB Drops: 1-STEP CSSTEP STS-STEP SS T-STEP XROLL OULD WAGGLE > Does He Run Play-Action Well: CALWAYS> SOMETIMES NEVER Does He Fake Well: ALWAYS CSOMETIMES> NEVER Tip Ot When Passing: CYES> NO SOMETIMES How? Licks fingers on pass plays after breaking huddlel 4, RUNTECHNIQUE (List Primary Blocking Threats) Inside Run: _Z (flanker) Outside Run: FO 6 Z ‘Sweep: TE Trop: 2 _ Special play: Option: FB, TE or Z Continued on next page lo wwrw.gridironstrategies.com Football Forme For The Winning Coach HMEexample - (8.3) 5. PLAY-ACTION TECHNIQUE (List Assignments) Playside:_ flay assigned cover Backside: Flay assigned cover ‘6. DROP-BACK PASS (Wha/What Do You Cover) Cover-s:_Deep 1/3 Cover-t (Man): _Z Covers: Deep 1/4 Bilt: Blitz No Back: _Z Cover-2. Man: _Z Cover-2: Flat Cover-2 Crash: _Blitz Cover-26:_Deep 1/4 7. SHORT YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: Move to 5 yds (off) or bump (call 8. GOAL LINE TECHNIQUI 9. LONG YARDAGE TECHNIQUE: _Loosen to 7-8 ydo 10. TOUGHEST PLAYS FOR METO READ: Play-action — | must not leave pass coverage to help on ‘the rua too 6008 11, DOWNS THEY DRAW ON: Std _ 12. DOWNS THEY SCREEN ON: 2 & 3rd 13. PLAYER'S STRENGTHS: Long pass patterns ~ deep threat 14. WHAT PATTERNS MUST ITAKE AWAY? _Deny go, flag & deep routes 1. WHAT MUST I DOTO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MY ASSIGNMENTS ON DEFENSE? __o what my coaches have taught me, ‘16. WHAT TEAM PATTERNS MUST WE STOP? _Deep go/flag route combo — is their favorite play 0H FREED cunpren o:Dotensive OpponentEvaluations woww.grdironstrategies.com 95COACHING NOTES ie 98 www.srdivonstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SRECHAPTER 9 DEFENSIVE GRADE SHEETS — BY POSITION ALL GOOD COACHES want to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their offense. \While most coaches make corrections to their players after games, a much better way to evaluate performance is to actually ‘grade players from game films. This chapteris the the preparation of your team. Also, try to grade the “great” performances just to be sure they were as great as you thought. ‘Again, make sure you know the defen sive cal forthe play being graded. This is not a problem if you chart ali defensive calls onthe sidetnes — you defensive counterpart ae can use the call sheet to “Olfensive Grade ‘Ata minimum, grade to check if the player Sheets—By Postion VEPY Rame you Lose fo ensure Seccted ine propor (Chapter 5)" and here are no critical flaws in \eomniques or he muchiofthe grading “He preparation of your team... dctensive cal Guidelines aso apely USO, try 10 grade the ‘great? EACH on the defensive side Performances just10 be sous etic, neta ae sure they were as great (ONY mentioned, going al 4s you thought. ura eteneatie 11 players for an offense consisting of 50 plays means watching the game film a ‘minimum of 850 times (assuming you can ‘see everything in one rewind of the film for each player). You've got to make sure your position coaches can find the time to prop= erly grade players without sacrificing prepa- rallon time for the next opponent. ‘Ala minimum, grade every game you lose to ensure there are no critical flaws in ‘all from watching the film alone. | have found this to be hard or even impossible because ‘something that might look like a correctly executed defensive assignment may actually have been the incorrect technique for @ particular detensive call GRADING SYSTEM For each of the position grading sheets. a player is graded with a1" or a0" in each SHRED cuapren 0: Defensive Grade Shoots — By Postion www.gridironstrategies.com 97‘category for all graded categories. A“1” indicates the player accomplished the task | correctly. "0" indicates the task was not accomplished correctly. Critical mistakes are denoted with a'Z” Meanwhile, an “A” indicates great technique or effort. On the Defensive Line Grade Sheet (@.1) the player is graded on five ters for each play he is in the game, These five items were selected because three or four Cf them typically ocour on every play. The graded items are alignment, technique, pass rush, plug hole and defeat block, On my grade sheet for defensive line players | record — but do not grade — sacks, pursutt path, solo tackles, assisted tackles and missed tackles. On the Linebackers Grade Sheet (3.2), the player is graded on alignment, key, pass react, plug hole and defeat block. Also recorded are pass attempts {in area of responsibilty), pass completions (in area of responsibilty) solo tackles, assisted tackles ‘and missed tackles. Some coaches like to ‘grade “scallops” (the correct LB technique of keeping shoulders parallel to the tine of sorimmage as gaps are threatened) but | consider ‘react’ and “plug-hole” to be the same measurement. ‘On the Defensive Backs Grade Sheet (@.3), the player is graded on alignment, key, pass react, run support, and rotation ‘The grades are designed so that key and pass reaction reflects man-coverage techniques, while rotation covers zone-pass techniques, Also recorded are pass attempts, pass completions, solo tackles assisted tackles and missed tackles. CONSISTENCY COUNTS To ensure consistency in your grading ‘evaluations, the chart at right can help you rote errors. By noting errors in this way, your players learn what is expected of them ‘and what an error actually is. ‘Atthe end of each grade sheet are 98 —_ www.gridironstrategies.com comment folds. “Coaching Points” would include comments about correct techniques, game situations or anything else that needs coaching attention. Under “Things To Work On This Week” items such as defeating blockers, plugging the hole at the correct time, reacting to the key faster, ‘etc., would be listed. Finally, the “Summary” field would include some thoughts about the type of football game that they played. | always try to be positive unless there is no other alternative, Grading is an advanced technique that will enhance your player's abilty to play better football. Used property, it could alve ‘you new insight as to how well your players are actually playing ‘Slow to read or not reading key at all; Slow reaction or no reaction to key. Slow recognition of pass pattern; Slow movement to area of responsibilty. ‘Siow recognition of play or blocking scheme; Poor positioning to meet ballcarrier; Failure to meet the ball cartier with authority. ‘Slow recognition of running play; Poor approach angle; Failure to force or contain, Slow recagnition of key; ‘Slow movement to the play: Poor angle in pursuit.(9.1) DEFENSIVE LINE GRADE SHEET Name: Key: 1= achieved assignment, 0 =falled assignment, A-= great technique, Z-=critical mistake, “* =not graded COACHING POINTS: ‘THINGS TO WORK ON THIS WEEK: ‘SUMMARY: CHAPTER 9: Defensive Grade Sheots — By Position www.gridironstrategies.com = 99,example - (9.1) DEFENSIVE LINE GRADE SHEET Name: __Jackson Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0= failed assignment, Al= great technique, Z=critical mistake, ** = not graded 52 43 52 Slant 5-2 COACHING POINTS: __1. Poor slant technique _ 2, You must align correctly every play ~ no excuses! THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK: ___1. Tackling 2 Penetrate to 18"— then findball SUMMARY: _ Your were so aggressive that you played out of control = the result was 2 missed tackles. Play with controlled aggression. GRII 100 wuw.gridironstrategios.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SMES(9.2) LINEBACKER GRADE SHEET Name: Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0 = failed assignment, A= great technique, Z= critical Defensive Call stake, ** = not graded COACHING POINTS:. THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK: ‘SUMMARY: aE CHAPTER 9: Defensive Grade Sheets — By Position www.gridironstrategios.com 101example - (9.2) LINEBACKER GRADE SHEET Name: _ Stotts i Key: 1 =achieved assignment, 0-=falled assignment, Al= great technique, Z~critical mistake, “*=not graded Detensive e " call 52 Cover-2, 4-3 Slant 5-2 5-3 Cover-B, 5-2 5-2 Cover-2, 4-3 5-2 Cover-3, 5-2 Cover-3, 5-3 to7ni7 COACHING POINTS:__1. Your consistency was outstanding! 2. Missed tackle was due to hot breaking “down ina good hit position THINGS TO WORK ON THIS WEEK:_ 1. Tackling 2. Poor pass reaction on cover-2 — slow drop & poor angle SUMMARY: __Your leadership & mental prep showed on the field on every play — best game of your season 60 far! 0H 102 _ www.gridironstrategies.com Foothal Forms For The Winning Coach SRM(9.3) DEFENSIVE BACK GRADE SHEET Name: Key: 1 = achieved assignment, 0=falled assignment, A= great technique, Z-= critical mistake, ** = not graded COACHING POINTS: THINGS TO WORK ONTHIS WEEK: ‘SUMMARY: CHAPTER 9: Defensive Grade Sheets — By Position www.gridironstrategies.com 103example - (9.3) DEFENSIVE BACK GRADE SHEET Name: __White Cover: Cover-2 Cover-3 Cover-2 Covert Cover-B Cover-B Cover-2, Man Covert, Blitz. Cover-3 COACHING POINTS:_Twvo critical mistakes — particularly in Cover-1 : ‘THINGS TO WORK ONTHISWEEK:___Let's otudy game film on #87 to ehut him down on Friday. Excellent open-field tackl ON 104 www.pidironatratepies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHMMENEsCHAPTER 10 DEFENSIVE SCOUTING REPORT FORMS ‘THIS CHAPTER IS designed to help ‘coaches gather information on an opponent’ offense and convey that information to players in an organized manner that will help everyone efficiently prepare forthe Upcoming game, The Opponent Offensive Team Depth ‘Chart (10.1) is an adaptation of many middle a10b post. RSE drag in Sues NO ‘Audible: YESCNOD Go On A Quick Count: ~YESCROD Have ANon-Rhythmic Count: YESC_NOD Use A Long Count With No Hike To Draw Offside Penalty: YEsSCROD 8, FORMATIONS RUN INTHE RED ZONE — DO THEY GIVE ANYTIPS? Wing +, Full-house, Wing T, Double-Tiat_ 7. SHIFTS AND MOTION USED: __ 8. LINE SPLITS: Normal line splits: : AreThese Different Than Normal: YES 9. DO THEY USE: ANosHuddle Offense: YESCHOD shotgun: CZESD NO 10. WHO ARE THEIR SUBSTITUTES IN THE GOAL-LINE PACKAGE? ARE THERE ANY TIP-OFFS TO PLAYS BASED ON ‘THESE NEW PLAYERS? _#42 short yardage, goal-line back, #41 stays in 1 nti | 11. DOTHEY: Reverse: YES Counter: YE: Bootleg: YES‘ Run QB-Option/Pass Type Plays: ~YESCNO> Continued on next page 134 www.aridronstratesies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SRMexample (10.12) 12, WHAT ARE THEIR PASS DROPS AND PROTECTION SCHEMES? Used !-step, 3-step & roll out 13. DOTHEY RUN: Screens: YES Draws: YESC NOD Shovel Passes: YESCROD 14, DOTHEY RUNTHE OPTION: YESCHOD 15. THEIR 3 FAVORITE PLAYS FROM THE 20-TO 10-YARD LINE: Slant In or post #20, Y aut #80, Belly #41 16. THEIR 3 FAVORITE PLAYS FROM THE 10-YARD-LINE IN: _Belly #41 or #42, Trap #41, Dive #42 17. PLAYS THEY SCORED ON INTHE RED ZONE: Fade to #80, Dive #42 18. THEIR FAVORITE 2-POINT PLAYS: _Out route to #20 19, DO THEY RUN THEIR 2-POINT PLAYS FROM: LoftHash: YESCNO™ Middle: CYES> NO Right Hash: YESCNOD 20. HUDDLE BEFORE PAT AND FIELD-GOAL KICKS: CYES > NO 21, KEY SUBSTITUTES FORTHE KICK SCORING GAME: Jersey Number: #1 Postion: Kicker Height: 5-7 Weight: 140 Jersey Number:_#1 Position: Holder _ Height: 6-9 Woight: 150) Jersey Number: #54 Position: Center Height: 5-10. Weight: _205 22. DOTHEY SHIFT OR RUN A SWINGING GATE-TYPE FORMATION? EXPLAIN/DIAGRAM BELOW _Check coverage on#80. Check for #20 at wing — tip off to possible tak 23. DOTHEY FAKE FIELD GOALS OR EXTRA POINTS? WHAT PLAYS DO THEY RUN? ARE THERE ANY TiP-OFFS TO ‘THESE PLAYS? __None | know about.(10.13) SPECIAL TEAMS SUMMARY SHEET Returns: Averag Return: L.Hash Center R.Hash 45 40 ‘Type: Distance: e 1 2 3 4 5. 6. Ball Placed 7. 8. Get-Away Time: exeanensg ooo0o0o0 Regular ‘Swinging Gate 138 Both ! N we.grsironstratoul | Football Forms For The Winning Goacn SHURE Fexample - (10.13) SPECIAL TEAMS SUMMARY SHEET Team: Mz. Si_(Note: 2 games scouted) Game Date: KICKOFF Kicker: #9 Distance: Retums: 5) Long: 35. i Safety: _#9 1._Gyd ling 26 yds ‘Average 2.End zone : Rotuns:_2 0 3. End zone Return: 8 — Andzone. ‘Average i me Type Of Return: _ : Retum: 22 yde |B ————— Wedge 8. Yi Litesht Cena) R.Hash 8. 2 46 out of bounds, (start 35 ya line) SNOBSONS ‘Spread Tight Both ae ES Average Deep Men: _ #9. #28 pe } Return: 21yd9 a oF Return: L£ a bx Fe. Wall to their bench Blocks: Unknown —__-. PATIFG 1 1 2 2 ooo0oo0o 3 3. 1a7 xP sec oO © 4. yds 4. 142 ye sec oO 5 ys 5. 128 xP sec 6 yds 6. seo Alert: They always 7 yds 7. sec alignforPATin = @)_—_ See other cide 8 yds 8 sec Swing gate! for swinging gate! CHAPTER 10: Defensive Scouting Reports www.cridironstrategies.com — 137,COACHING NOTES 1 I 7 L Al og 38 www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHIRTEINS~~ CHAPTER 11 OFFENSIVE SCOUTING FORMS PREPARATION OF SCOUTING reports on the opponents defense is an area in which many coaches could improve their techniques. This chapter provides offensive caches with ideas about how to properly scout an opponent's defense. Coaches need to gather important infor- ‘mation on their opponent's defense and ‘convey that information to their players in an organized manner to help them more efficiently prepare for the upcoming game. ‘The fist form is a 30-tem Otfensive Game ‘Scouting Checklist (11.1) that provides aniswers to key questions about your oppo- rrent's defense. The running and passing _attack section is developed from several ques- ‘ions and checklists provided in “Offensive Game Management (Chapter 12)" =: CHAPTER 11: Offensive Scouting Forms ‘The example document is an actual soouting report that | have used as a head coach, ‘The Defensive Tear Depth Chart (11.2) is an adaptation of various charts and forms "Wve seen over the years. It shows the type information to gather on your opponent's defensive personnel. The Defensive Formation & Alignment Form (11.8) is important to help players and coaches pian for — and adjust to— various defensive schemes. Italso helps with pass coverage and blitz analysis, ‘The information provided through these offensive scouting forms is vital to your offense, as recognition of defensive alignments is the key component to your offensive success. www.gridironstrategios.com 139example in memo form - (11.1) OFFENSIVE GAME SCOUTING CHECKLIST ‘Team:_NORTHWESTTECH _ Game Scouted:_Vs.West 918 | 1 Basic Front: Northwest Tech runs a base pro 4-3 defense. They also use a 4-4 in short yardage defense and at the goal line. in long yardage (+12 or more), they will operate out of alsa alignment. 2. Basie Line Technique: The basic line play is a penetrating technique. They play 2-gap responsibilty but use penetrating technique instead of reading technique on the line, The linemen are very aggressive and often create large gaps by one player penetrating farther upfield than his teammates. Line téchnique is blow delivery. 3. When They Blitz, Stunt: They run a lot of twist, stunts and bitzes by the LBs. They can run these defensive adjustments with varying degrees of success, but sometimes they leave significant gaps in thei base front. LBs will vacated gaps by twisting and stunting linemen. 4, Basic Pass Coverage: The base pass coverage is zone. The run a 2-deep, S-under zone and a 3-deep zone, 4-under zone, They seem to lke to run a man defense but the DBs’ cover skill offen seem weak and they quickly get out of man when they have coverage breakdowns, 8. Hash Mark Adjustment: There seems to be no adjustment for hash marks. They play a balanced defense. They often become confused due to shifts and alignments or strange formations (slow to cover WR). 6. Pursuit Skills: Pursuit is poorly coordinated by this defense. Some players take very good pursuit angles but others seem confused and show a lot of effort with no coordinated results. 7. Contain Responsibility: Containment is very weak. Often, ends rush upfield while CBs retreat rapidly, leaving LBs in no man's land to try and chase down the play, Safeties often end up being the first player to contain the play. Rollouts and bootlegs are very good plays to run against this defense. ‘8. Who Stays On Plays Away: Trailer on plays seems to be the opposite end to the play direction. This seems to be a strong point of their defensive design. 9, How Well LBs Play Their Position: The LBs have trouble fining the ball on counters and option plays. They defend ISO and lead dive plays well. Weakside LB has trouble getting off locks. LBs will rush or drop to zone in pass situations. Drops. are quick and deep — quick passes and delays work well against them. 10. When Defense Changes Alignment: On 3rd and 2 or less, the defense really tightens up. LBs are aligned at 2 1/2 yards ‘orless. Short yard defense is 4-4 usually. 11. Defenses Used For: ‘Short Yardage (2 or Less): 4-4 Goal-Line:_Goal-line defense (4-4) starts at $ yd line _ Danger Zone: _4:3_ Red Zone: _4-3 with ots of bitzes_ Last 2 Minutes: _4-3 with loose 2-deep zone _ 2-Point Play: 4-4 with tight alignment 3rd and Long: _4:3 or 3-4 12. Top 3 Defensive Players: #53 Becham LB, #60 Mullen, DE, #28 Wakeford, CB. 13. Best DL: #60. 14, Best LB:#53, good pursuit, counters will beat him. 18, Best Pass Rusher: #73 Frazier. O-linemen should help double-team him if possible. 16. Best Coverage Player: #28. Good agilty but speed questionable, 17. Relative Overall Strength Of The D-Line: Poor, undersized, weak technique. Continued on next page 142 www.ridironstrategies.com Footholl Forms For The Winning Coach SHUMexample in memo form =~ (11.1) 18. Relative Strength Of LBs: Fair, tough football players. 19, Relative Strength Of DI ‘good run support, far coverage skis. 20. Key Backups: unknown, 21, Key Situational Subs: # 6 Janowski will come in during nickel situations, 22. Tip-Ofts: They show blitz early and wil often jump offsides on hard counts. 23. Weakest Run Lineman: #65 Clarke, Head is down, poor against traps. 24, Weakest Pass Rusher: #65, loses balance too easily. 25. Weakest LB: #20 Hoskins, not very agile, loses feet too often, 26. Weakest DB: #37 Liggat, likes to make big hit after catch but does not defend the pass well. 27. Defensive Tendencies Fronts Used: _4-3 (80%), 4-4 (1824), 3-4 (204) _ Coverages: _2.decp zone (5%), deep zone (38%). Man 735) * Biitzes: _biltzes called on 15% of defensive downs _ ‘1st Down: _4:3 (75%), Cover-2 (25%) _ ! 2nd and Long: _4-3, Cover-3 (100%) _ 2nd and 4 to 6: 4:3, Cover? (86%), 4-3, Cover-3 (12%) 2nd and Short:_4-4Cover-3 (100%) 3rd and Long: 4-3, Cover-3 (85%) 34 Cover-3 (1594) 3rd and 4 to 6: 4-4 Cover-2 (100%) Srdand Short: _ 4-3, Cover-2 (100%) _ 4th Down: No data_ 28, Our Run Game Plan Plays: 31/32 veer, 31/32 trap, 18/57 reverse, 22/24/41/43 lead, 60/61 QB lead, 28/47 sweep, 24/43 counter, 68/69 OB ‘Option, 68/69 speed option. Notes: Wide runs and traps will work best — attack all § gaps. Avoid running lead dives on short yards; they defend these plays best. Both motion and our alignment will work well vs this team. They are especially vulnerable tothe trap from trips. Rushing goal of 150 yards or more on 30 carries (5 yard aug.) Each run play must be practiced at least 10 times. 75% of Plays will be 3-back running attack (15/20), and 25% will be 1-back running attack (6/20). Only TE running attack will be diamond formation, the rest is a split-end attack. No adjustment necessary for field position except in an absolutely wide- ‘Pen option pitch in the danger zone (FB or QB keeps only), See game plan for list of special situation run plans. 29. Our Pass Game Plan Plays: Lancer motion rightieft, 31/32 Veer bootleg pass, Switch, 92 Veer HB option pass, 28/47 Sweep bootleg pass, 18 reverse pass, 87/68 speed option pass, White 4, Ringo 1/19/59, FB Quick screen RIL, WA screen PUL, WR soreen tong IL, slot screen RIL, 39 swing pass, Double chair, QB motion pass right. Notes: Al'9 passing zones will be attacked. We must avoid throwing short in cover-2 vs, § short zones. Both motion and ur alignment will work well. Roll out option pass and bootleg pass will be especialy effective, We need 125 yards passing of more on 20 attempts. We need at least 10 repetitions per play to be ready for this game. The script will be used to determine best formations for this game. All pass formations will not use TE excep! the diamond formation pass. Field position will cause us to reduce the routes or break routes off in the red zone. Audibles are White 4, Ringo 1 and Ringo 19 or 69. 30. How We Will Win This Game: ‘A. Our line outweighs and has better skis than their D line. We will control the LOS. They do not play the trap well. B. Our offense is rarely seen in their league. Counters and special plays are confusing to them, (C. We will contra the tempo of the game by our script and execution. D. Passing plays disguised as runs are very good calls vs. this team. QB runs (option) put real pressure on them, E. Ourbiggest advantage will be our abilty to get wide by breaking containment of their DES, F. We will be able to counter their quickness through better football technique and experience. G._You must work as hard in practice as | have in studying them, ‘They are talkers. You let your pads do the talking, not your mouths! GOOD LUCK! Coach Schrader DIR FREuSD cuapren 11: ofensive Scouting Forms wow.gridironstrategtes.com 143;(41.2) DEFENSIVE TEAM DEPTH CHART team: Game|Date: ooHoo O FIRSTTEAM ‘SUBSTITUTES | SIDR j144 www.gridironstrategtos.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SMITE Fexample - (14.2) DEFENSIVE TEAM DEPTH CHART : Team: _Northwest Tech Game Date: X 20 Xoo Kar f Xo Xsa X36 FIRSTTEAM Nail Mullen Best DL 63, 270 Richard Frazier Best pase rusher 6-5, 260 Niel Prothero 64, 210 Andrew Donald 6-2, 235 Martin Jolly 6-0, 195 Kirk Beacham 64, 210 Daniel Parker 541, 180 Mark Hoskins: 54, 185 Steve Uiggat 540, 172 Paul Kelly 540, 165 Faul Wakeford Best DB cover 60, 170 www.gridironstrategies.com 145(11.3) DEFENSIVE FORMATIONS & ALIGNMENT FORM Team: Game Date: Formation: Used ___% When. Front: | x 1468 www.grdironstrategien.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach Sumasexample - (11.3) DEFENSIVE FORMATIONS & ALIGNMENT FORM Team; Northwest Tech Game Date: _ 10/15 SS65 Cop L Bag LBes, lBsg Cay En Tes Tr Ego Oo ©o0oe O Oo oO O Formation: 4-4 Used 15 % When. Front: Even man Coverage: Only cover-3 Formation: 5-4 Used 2% When Long yds onlyCOACHING NOTES NOTES: — : Hee 148° www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHINEE PCHAPTER 12 OFFENSIVE GAME MANAGEMENT GETTING THE RIGHT offensive personnel ‘on the field and quickly calling the right play for a given situation requires great organization from the coaching staff. ame adjustments are always necessary, but a coach who is prepared with the University of North Caroling. The ‘completed example shows how this form is put to work, Since we use a run-and- shoot otfense, | adapted the position packages to use slots instead of tight ends for some packages. well thought-out ‘The beauty of a ideas and checkiists “If the defense is doing system like this is can rake the impor- something different than its flexibility in tant game decisions. what you expected, your game matching personnel far easier on himself plan will need correcting...” requirements to and his team. formations. If the Tas chapter was team is more than. designed to help coaches organize their personnel and attack the defensive weak- ‘nesses oftheir opponent. OFFENSIVE MANAGEMENT FORMS: The form at the bottom of the Three Deep Offensive Depth Chart (12.1) offers a way to manage personnel packages by using a numeric system. The first number is the number of running backs, the ‘second number is the number of tight ends and the third number is the number of wide receivers. This system was used by Mack Brown while he was head coach at FRE P? cunpren 12: oftensive Game Management three-deep or more personnel packages are needed, simply use multiple copies of this form, The Offensive Game Plan Form (122) is the most comprehensive offensive game plan form | have ever seen. Itis easily gjusted to meet any offensive scheme, or you can change te tte ofthe categories it thoy do not meet your exact needs. It takes some time (often 210 3 hours) o complete before the frst game, but becomes easier as ‘many plays remain the best option for a certain situation, regardless of the opponent www.gridironstrategies.com450 circled number next to the play represents the wristband code for that piay. Because ‘our program calls all plays by @ number system, we can always send in a play within | 2 to 3 seconds of deciding what tocall. This | form was adapted from one used by Mack | Brown and Greg Davis at the University of | North Carotina i The Offensive Player Substitution List| (12.3)is an easy way to ensure that the right players are in the game for a specific call, On the completed example form, you'll see that | list each play and the player that | want on the field when itis run. often write reminders on the form to relay certain points to the QB or remind a player entering the game of an important aspect of the ‘upcoming play. RUNNING OFFENSE FORMS ‘The Formation- & Blocking-Scheme Matrix: Running Offense (12.4) form is an ‘easy way to remember the different ways to block a particular play and from what formna- tions the play can be run. This form saves @ great deal of time because it allows all ‘coaches to make adjustments quickly ‘and not waste time and effort trying to figure out how to adjust to an ‘opponent from memory. It is much easier to make an adjustment from a writen plan instead of trying to remember all the permutations of your offense. Both forms are an adaptation of Michael Koshler’s work in his book Football Coach's Survival Guide, ‘Other running offense forms inckide the Funning Attack Development Worksheet (12.5) and the Run Distribution Chart (12.6). PASSING OFFENSE FORMS Passing counterparts to the run defense forms include the Formation- & Blocking- ‘Scheme Matrix: Passing Offense (12.7), ‘On the completed example form, the | I www.gridironstrategies.com “These checklists and forms have made me a better offensive tactician...” Passing Attack Development Worksheet (128) and a Pass Distribution Chart (12.9) Several more forms address other important items for a successful passing game, such as Master Pass Plays: Protection Agjustments Chart (12.10). the Game Plan Defensive Read Chart (12.11) (examples show one completed for booth personnel both prior and during the game), Passing Strategy: Down-And-Distance (12.12), Master Pass Route Chart (12.13) and Passing Strategy: Key Reminders (12.14), EXPECTED DEFENSIVE FRONT & TECHNIQUE FORMS ‘The next section of forms, Expected Defensive Front & Technique Forms (12.15 to 12.20) wore developed to verity that the detense is indeed playing in the manner ‘expected from the scouting report. Ifthe defense is doing something diferent than ‘what you expected, your game plan will need correcting. ‘These forms really help booth personnel focus on the exact information needed to make sound adjust- ‘ment decisions. The left-hand portion of the chart lists the technique observed during ‘scouting. Meanwhile, the right-hand portion of the form is completed during the game by the coaches in the booth. ‘To show how these forms work, let's say your scouting report for a 5-2 base defense (example 12.19) indicated thatthe linebacker will hook to curt on a pass. During the ‘game, however, you might find that the LBS bitzes on every passing down in this defense. By noting the variances from the “expected-to-actua” results, an unanticipated defensive technique is clealy revealed. By ‘seeing this discrepancy, you can quickly ‘make adjustments to protection schemes. change to a 3-step passing game or senda ‘receiver into the vacated area. Tis form also verties that your scouting is accurate. GRIDI Football Forms For The Winning Coach SreeWhile some coaches can recognize such changes, think about how many times you've received conflicting information ‘uring the “og” of a game about what is actually occurring on the field. How many timos have you asked a player what is happening on the field, only o get an answer lke “wo guys are coming at me" with no mention of jersey numbers or post tions? These forms ensure everyone ‘communicates in the same language. ‘These forms are also used to verity the acouracy and thoroughness of your team's, ‘scouting activities. MANAGING THE CLOCK The final form, Game Clock ‘Management Notes (12.21), covers every clock situation | have ever encountered in a game. These checklists were inspired from three articles: “The Two Minute Otfense” Published in Gridiron Coach by Jim Caldwell of Wake Forest University, “Squeeze the Most Out Of Each Second in The Point After by Tom Deahn ot St. Norbert's College; and "Clock Management’ in American Football Quarterly by John T. Reed. Reed's premise is that running a quarterback sweep can ‘add 10 seconds per play to a clock-kiling effort. | caution coaches to practice this play to ensure against mistakes and also teach ball security. Ball location is another vari- able to consider in this decision. These checklists and forms have made me a better offensive tactician, and | hope they do the same for you SRIRBRED csrapren 12: ottensive Game Management www.gridironstrategies.com 151; (12.4) THREE-DEEP OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART Package Key: First # = Backs, Second #= Tight Ends, Third # = Receivers DI 162 www.iaironstratesios.com | Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHUREexample - (12.1) THREE-DEEP OFFENSIVE DEPTH CHART Game:_Jefferson FIRST TEAM Mike Walker 60 175 Game Date: 10/16 eo TEN Jason Willis S10 175 Mike Bround 61 215 ‘Aaron Gisbo 64 275 Mark Wilkerson 5-11 190 Andy Miller 62 190 Nick Bumgardner 5-10 250 Brett Amos 510 210 Jeremy McCormick B10 175 Lee Driftner 63 220 Grant Mile 5410 190 Jeff Dicks 63 250 Taylor Emerson Blake Smith 62 220 Matt Coombs: 5-185 Danny Lytle 64 200 David Cahill 60 165 Yohahns Carr 5-6 150 Brian Tapia 5-9 170 ‘Andy Young) 62 190 Gavin Smith 5-9 175 Kick Warren B41 190 JR Hasty 540 160 Jay Johnson Sn 215 Kalin Tobin’ 64 200 ‘Andy Willingham 57 165 #42 Johnson, #21 Warren, John Marcus Finard 65 225 #90 Pinard, #46 Tobin | #8 Maria Jake Maria 6% 200 # Carr, #20 #42 Johneon #20 Smith, #42 Johnson Smith, #90 Pinard #90 Pinard #24 Walker #24 Walker, #82 Willingham #42 Johnson Slots SE #24 Walker #Carr,_ #20 Smith #82 Willingham Inside slot #20 Smith Slots SE #24 Walker #21 Tapia, #1 Carr #82 Willingham IDIRON FREE F caren 12: offensive Game Management www.gridironstrategies.com 153(12.2) OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN FORM Game: Game Date: ‘SRD & 7YARDS Passes (Balanced) 20-29 1019 Under 10 Pass Under 10 Fun ‘GOAL LINE NOTES Continued on nert page german 184 Football Forms For The Winning Coach J SES eee ee ee ee ee eee eae(12.2) 18st 1. 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Slot screen crazy motion ML 8. 18/57 reverse 9, 18/57 reverse pass Ast 1. Play WR screen R/L Q, 2. Grd & less than 1 SYB2 tap UR ips SY 8 Dropback deep _Switc! 9. Deceptive, 10.2 Pt.play White 4 2, WR screen long R/L_ 3. Diamond pass. 4, G& speed option pass ML 5, B2.veer HB option pass MLC) 6, Dechalr (no back 7, White 4 a 8. FB screen (quick) Reminders: Goal line D 4-4, Will use 4-3 most of time, 3-4 rarely, No hash adjustments, SPECIAL SITUATIONS 3. BUS? Veer MUIR 5. 28/47 eweep bootlea, 6. 39 owing pass 7. Double-chair es 8. Switch Be 9. FREE 7 cunrren 12: ottensive dame Management example - (12.2) DECEPTIVES 1. Diamond pas: 2. 32 veer HB option pass. BEST DEEP SHOTS 1. Switch 3, Double-chair 4, White 4 (3 long route) 3EST %¢ THROWS 1. WR screen 2, Slot soreen G8 speed option pass ‘BLITZ GAME 1. Ringo 2, Ringo 19/8 3. White 4 (tripe) ‘ EITHER ORS 1. GB speed option pase _ 2, Glepeed option pass 3 3, 39 Swing pass 5 6 Switch 7. Double-chair 8. Switch | 9 www.gridironstrategies.com 157,| (12.3) | OFFENSIVE PLAYER SUBSTITUTION LIST Game: Game Date: 2(SLOT)! ee www.gridironstrategies.com : DIR Football Forms For The Winning Coach HURTexample - (12.3) OFFENSIVE PLAYER SUBSTITUTION LIST Game Date: 2/29 Gamer vs. Lincolt PLAY 1qwry | 2(stor) | (FB) | 4(SLOT) | 5(WR) | 6(QB) 1. WR screen R/L. eb tere lot conrdct mova 2 32/31 Veer Baker Prpper read 3. Slot screen Casper Fonwhich slot hae crazy Te 4. 32/31 Veer Cannon a 5. 32/31 Veer bootleg Baker Angle | Deferer | Nelson | Derocher | Fritz 6. 24/43 Lead Burkee | <<——| Correct slop m motion 7. WR screen long eam 8. 69 Speed option Angie Nelson mind Ff No Bion 9. White 4 Baker —Tqvaron 10. 31/52 Veer Baker Angle | Cannon | Nelson | Derocher 11, R. Lead Casper Stock Healy 12. Counter option (Eban 18. Diamond pass Allen 14. 24/43 counter ea 15. Switch Baker Angle Deracher 16. 47/28 Sweep Baker | Burkee Nelson 11. 68 Speed option pase Shonkwiler | Cannon | Derocher 18. Lancer Angle Welch Nelson 19. FB Quick screen Baker 20. 32/31 Veer Burkee | Cannon 21. 22. 23. 24. Sumas D cunpren 12: ottensive dame Management www.gridironstrategies.com 150(12.4) \ FORMATION- & BLOCKING-SCHEME MATRIX: RUNNING OFFENSE Game: Game Date: fl BLOCKING SCHEMES IDIRGH 160 www.glsironstratogios.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHUMUAEEexample - (12.4) FORMATION- & BLOCKING-SCHEME MATRIX: RUNNING OFFENSE Game:_/6. Central High Game Date: 9/12 ‘SERIES [os fe fo fo fe fo do Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right Go Series Go Arrow, Motion L Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right Go Arrow, Motion R Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left. Go Swap, Motion L Right WR moves to TE X-ray Rights Go Swap, Motion R as bs fe Le Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left Screen Series FB Quick Screen. MR. Tighten RWR to 4 yds FB Quick Screen, ML Tighten LWR to 4yds. WE Soreen Left, ML Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right WR Screen Right, MR Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left WR Screen L Long, ML. WR Soren R Long, MR Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left. Slot Screen Right, CMR, Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left. Slot Screen Left, CMR ro foo [as fos f= [+ fro fro Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right Short Series Short Switch, Crazy MR Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left. Short Switch, Crazy ML. “Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right ‘Short Double Switch, CMR Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left Short Double Switch, CML ads fs |e Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right XDig Play Action Series Fake 24 Dive Red Dragon R motion slot blocks Fake 43 Dive Red Dragon L mation slot blocks Fake 42 Dive Slot Drag R. Left WR moves to TE Xray Left. Fake 21 Dive Siot Drag L Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right 47 Sweep Bootleg Fase ‘eweep fake back blocks 26 Sweep Bootleg Pass |174 www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach ‘sweep fake back blocks Continued on next pageexample — (12.10) PROTECTION | ADJUSTMENTSTO PROTECTION 8 throws ball forward to ground QB throws ball forward to around Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left FB blocks onl EB blocks onl Left WR moves to TE X-ray Left Right WR moves to TE X-ray Right Lefe WR moves to TE X-ray Left Right WR moves to TE X-ray Riaht. Trips Series Trips Right, 25 Shovel Fase Trips Left. 46 Shovel F: Trips Left: 20 Slide Trips Right, 40 Slide Trips Left, Choice Special L Trips Right, Choice Special R Trips R, FB Shovel Fass R Trips L, FB Shovel Fass L Trips R, Bunch, Mesh Route Trips L, Bunch, Mesh Route Veer Series. 32 Veer Bootleg Fass Biveer Bootleg Fase 32 Veer HB Option Fass 32 Veer Piay Action Pass. 31 Veer Play Action Fass. No Back Series Gold, 47 Swing Pass, ML Silver, 28 Swing Pass, MR Gold, inside Overload, CML Siver, Inside Overload, CMR Gold Digger Silver Lode. Jet Motion Right Special Jet Motion Left Special 67 Throw Back Pass Gold, Flood Left. Silver, Flood Right. Special Series QB Motion Right Pass QB Motion Left Fass 28 Slot Trail Favs A7 Slot Trail Pass. 68 Speed Option Fase 67 Speed Option Fase 18 WR Reverse Pass. Face Audibles White 1 White 2. White 3 White 4 (Trips Right) White 5 (Trips left) Ls | for for foo fon fm fa EE motion slot blocks. motion slot blocks QB blocks after pitch hone. hone. Jor for for fox fou Right WR to TE X-ray Right. Left. WR to TE X-ray Left. Right Slot blocks. Left Slot blocks: Right Slot tightens & blocks Left Slot tightens & blocks Left slot blocke—no delay route Right slot: blocke—no delay route Right Slot blocks after run fake Right Slot moves to TE Left: Slot moves to TE x for for fon fon fox fon fon fon fon for none hone. one: hone hone. one hone oxfon fos fon] Js FB blocks FB blocks FB blocks FB blocks FB blocks alalafafa on FRIR A) cunpren 12: ottensive Game Manasemont www.gridironstratesios.com 175Game: (12.14) GAME PLAN DEFENSIVE READ CHART Game Date: DEFENSIVE READ DEFENSE OTHER OBSERVATIONS 76 www.gridironstrategios.com GRIDIRON ‘ Foothall Forms For The Winning Coach SHRMexample 1 (pre-game) - (12.11) GAME PLAN DEFENSIVE READ CHART Game:__vs. Crusaders WR screen R/L MR/L Game Date: 9/18 DEFENSIVE READ How does playside OTHER OBSERVATIONS CB react? Look also. at safer) How do they adjust for motion! 32/31 Voor M RIL Who plays QB Wao plays dive Who plays pitch Slot screen Rit DB reaction Crazy motion Ril. 32/31 Veer MRIL Verify QB? Must know safety reaction Dive? Fitch 32/51 Veer bootleg pass Watch for earl safety reaction LB drops? FAIRER cuarren 12: ottensive dame Management www.gridironstrategies.com 177! example 2 (during game) - (12.11) GAME PLAN DEFENSIVE READ CHART Game: __vs. Crusaders Gamé Date: _9/16 DEFENSIVE READ ‘OTHER OBSERVATIONS WR screen R/LMR/L How does playside Strong side T & DE flex wimation CB react? Look also +7 yds great block by #82__| at safer C-Zyds soft How do they adjust. LB out 2 steps - FS adjust to #3 for motion receiver (motion man) toward motion 32/51 Veer M RIL Who plays QB. 4-3 cover 2_ | DE slow to GB DE Pitch to #42 +4 Who plays dive line/LB Who plays pitch Very fast reaction to pitch Safeties Slot screen RIL DB reaction Crazy motion 2/L [seal play - open run again) ) ine Played soft #6 Dropped balll 32/3 Veer M RIL Verify OB? £3 cover 2 | Must know safety reaction DE_slow again +6 great leg drive by 42 Dive? LBs keeping FB Line/LB Fitch Very fast again Safeties 32/51 Veer bootleg pass Watch for early Completely fooledl( USE AGAINI ) safety reaction TD! Great throw & eas) Safeties all faked out!| catch for #24 LB drops? None fooled by play-al ORIDIRON gy 178 www.gridironstrategios.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach STRATEGIES(12.12) PASSING STRATEGY: DOWN-AND-DISTANCE Game: Game Date: 4. 1STAND 10 __ 2. 2ND AND LONG, 3. 3D AND 12 OR MORE, 4, 3RD AND7TO 10. 5. SRD AND 4T0 6. 6. SRDAND3_ Continued on next page wwwegrldironstrategies.com 17(12.12) 7. RED ZONE PLUS 25 ___ 8. RED ZONE PLUS 15 es 9. RED ZONE PLUS 5 if 10. DANGER ZONE OFFENSE (-1TO-90) NG 180 wwwgridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Coach SHNTEexample - (12.12) PASSING STRATEGY: DOWN-AND-DISTANCE Game:_vs. South Game Date: 10/7 1. STAND 10 __ a. Think play-action passes that look like run piays from normal formations. b. Think quick, high-percentage throws (3 step drops). c. Must not take a eack z = a. Defense varies their look, $0 use option-style routes (like Lancer} 2. 2ND AND LONG. a. Above all, we need high-percen letions t0 get to Srd and medium or b.Rhychm throws off a quick S- or 5» hh option to 2nd level if short receivers are quickl ¢Since this is a blitz down for mam have “hot” receiver plan very good as zone defenders will make drops eooner any er. 3. SRD AND 12 OR MORE ae a, Deep flag rouves are usually our best percentage deep throws (15-18 yards). b, Switch routes aléo good, 6c. Dig route also very qood. “a. Coneider hook routes and run ve. soft zones. e. Consider keeping one blocker in to help protect and qive the play time to develop. 4, SRD AND 7TO 10. a. Possible blitz, think max protection, b. Use hooking pattems against zones; comeback routes on boundaries vs, man coverage. c, Bhort crosses and delays are good plays also. d. QB has a little more time, 60 he car wait for receivers to get open. A sack on 5rd down is not as devastating 29 on other downs. 5. 3RD AND 4T0 6. a. Teams often use their best or favorite coverage in this situation. Pre-enap reads by QB and receiver very important. B Route must be run so that receiver is beyond frst down marker c. Receiver must get upfield immediately after catch, no dancing. — blitz down — think hot receiver. 6 SRDAND3__ a. Expect tight coverage, 60 receivers must push hard upfield, make precise breaks and use a paration techniques. b. Hot receiver must be ready. Flat routes | yard past the lst down marker. ED MF curren 12 omens dame Meareexample - (12.12) a. Anticipate man coverag b. Use route with at least one TD ehot. —c. Anticipate the blitz, 7. RED ZONE PLUS 25 | 8, RED ZONE PLUS 15 — — ~A-lise crossing routes and attack the comer af end zone: Q® should think of leading receivers ——tothese areas, b.Think blit ~c. Receivers must wark to the back of the end zone if original pattern breake down, lise distinct receiver breaks and push hard a reduced room dictates tighter coverage. 9, RED ZONE PLUS 5 a. Get over goal line on routes. b, Use crossing and play-action routes. ic. Must not take a sack and protect the football. eae 4. QB throws must miss outside and deep — no late throwsl No throws off the back foot. e. Receivers must work to the back of end zone if original patterns break dow! £.Use tight covers niques when running routes, 10. DANGER ZONE OFFENSE (-1 TO -30) ve a hot re 182 www.gridironstrategies.com Football Forms For The Winning Conch SANTEE(12.13) MASTER PASS ROUTE CHART Game: Game Date: BRIDIRON Continued on next page = CHAPTER 12: Offensive Game Management www.gridironstrategies.com 183(12.13) #1 (WR) 124 www.stdivonstrategies.com ‘Football Forms For The Winning Goach Prunes

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