Columbia University is not known as a football power but there was a time when Lou Little led them to Ivy League dominance. Lou Little’s Columbia Lions are the source of our Saturday Inspiration. Here’s the story : https://fb.watch/I5rt5Gt1M6/?fs=e This…

The week on Practice would not be complete without hearing the thought from “The Wizard of Westwood” John Wooden. His practices were legendary for their precision & thoroughness. Wooden never believed in long marathon sessions. It was more - Get…

John Chaney was a Coach’s Coach. He would have been a great Football coach. In 1988 I was an Asst Coach at Temple & John Chaney was coaching the #1 College Basketball Team in the country. They practiced at 6…

Nick Saban belongs on the Mount Rushmore of great College Football Coaches. His method of practicing the game is simple BUT incredibly effective. Here’s a clip of Coach Saban explaining the procedure to his staff. This is invaluable info.  

Bill Parcells was a master of the Turnaround. He turned around 4 NFL football teams in his illustrious career. I was fortunate to have lunch with him in a joint in Jersey. He treated me to some great Italian food,…

Vince Lombardi turned a perennial cellar dwelling Green Bay Packers around in their first season together. They had a winning season in year #1. In season #2 the Pack lost to the Eagles for the NFl championship. It was the…

Most coaches have either have read the book or seen the movie “Moneyball” ...or both. The story of Billy Beene of the Oakland  A’s building a team of guys that no one wants & a system to help those rejects…

Rich Rodriguez was one of the Innovators of The Zone Read & the Spread Offense. His offenses set records at every level. The Zone Read revolutionized the College Football Run Game. Coach Rodriguez helped Tulane to an undefeated season as…