Understanding the Clock
Understanding the Clock by Homer Smith An official signals that the clock is to be kept running by winding an arm and that it is to be stopped by crossing his arms over his head. The Ref signals that the…
Vince Lombardi – What it takes to be # 1
Vince Lombardi Vince Lombardi, legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers and winner of two Super Bowls is considered by many to be the greatest coach in NFL history. Lombardi also served as Head Football Coach of the Washington Redskins)…
Technology Trends in Coaching – Digital Video
Throughout the history of Personal Computing, there has been a direct correlation between the technical capabilities of the computing "platform" of the day and the types of computer "applications" that were possible. The computing platform starts with the hardware components,…
GAMESPEED – Soccer Speed Training
By Aaron Thigpen www.gamespeed.net Soccer is the nations most rapidly growing sport and its level of competition continues to grow. Because it is so competitive the athletic skills required to perform well are at another level. For those who not…
GAMESPEED – Agility Drill
Fake, Cut & Spin, Agility Drill By Aaron Thigpen www.gamespeed.net This is a simple drill where you use the length of a football field, track or court to rehearse basic agility movements. A great drill for all field and court…
Video Technology in Sports
Disclaimer: This article appeared as a post on a coaching message board. The information and opinions are those of the author, who chose to remain anonymous. Since this article was posted to a public forum, and was unsigned, it is,…
Doug Brien on Placekicking
The Success of a Season is determined in the Off-Season By Doug Brien, NFL Placekicker and Founder of Kicking.com Over the course of my 15-year kicking career I have noticed a strong correlation between the vigor with which I attacked…
Homer Smith on Clock Management – The Spike
Homer Smith on Clock Management - The Spike THE INTENTIONAL INCOMPLETE PASS, THE SPIKE What does it do? Two things: (1) After the 15 seconds that officials always take to get the ball ready for play, a spike stops…
Seven Game Maxims (Ole Miss – Florida)
Seven Game Maxims (Ole Miss-Florida) General Robert Neyland first introduced the “Seven Game Maxims” to his University of Tennessee Volunteer football team in the 1930’s and many high schools and colleges are still using them seventy years later. Restated over…
Homer Smith on Clock Management – Games played December 20
Homer Smith on Clock Management - Games played December 20 Marshall vs. Toledo, 4th Quarter, 2002 Great game. Marshall victory – 49 to 45. Great offenses. Still, there are examples of poor clock management. 1. At 01:41, behind, Marshall completes…