My Journey with Triple Option Football
The triple option has been a major part of my experience as a college football coach. As a head coach, it has always been the focal point of our attack. In 1975 as a first time head coach I installed…
This is an archive of Option Football posts from prior to 2016.
Talking Option Football with Coach Mike DiMatteo
In this article, written by Option Central Staff Writer Jim Reese, interviews Coach Mike DiMatteo, currently the Head Football Coach at Buffalo Grove H.S. Buffalo Grove, IL. DiMatteo, who once served as Managing Editor of Option Central provides insights, perspective…
Philosophy of the I-Bone Option Attack Offense
Philosophy of the I-Bone Option Attack Offense by Joey Lozano Option football has always been an exciting and explosive form of the game. With each option play, the possibility of a long gain or touchdown is present.Option-style football reached its…
Thoughts for Quarterbacks – Part 5
Quarterback Musts and Pass Route Coaching Points This is the final installment of a five part series of articles written by Coach Larry Beckish. For detailed ideas, drills and tips for develop the skills mentioned here, check out the books…
How To Identify Defensive Fronts for Option Football
How To Identify Defensive Fronts for Option Football by Steve Gunther I had the pleasure of working for Emory Bellard in his last 4 years of coaching. He had a brilliant football mind! He was also an innovator! One of…
Thoughts for Quarterbacks – Part 4
This is the third in a series of articles that comprise Thoughts for Quarterbacks, a short booklet written by Coach and Author Larry Beckish. Throwing Fundamentals Over the years of coaching young quarterbacks in football camps at several universities I…
Thoughts for Quarterbacks – Part 3
This is the third in a series of articles that comprise Thoughts for Quarterbacks, a short booklet written by Coach and Author Larry Beckish. PASSING FACTORS A few basic thoughts for developing a young quarterback. 1. Fundamentals: For a quarterback…
Thoughts for Quarterbacks – Part 2
This is the second in a series of articles that comprise Thoughts for Quarterbacks, a short booklet written by Coach and Author Larry Beckish. MENTAL FUNDAMENTALS FUNDAMENTALS Sound mental and physical fundamentals win games in all sports - on any…
Thoughts for Quarterbacks – Part 1
This is the first in a series of articles that comprise Thoughts for Quarterbacks, a short booklet written by Coach and Author Larry Beckish. The Quarterback's Willingness For a quarterback to make a positive contribution to the offense he must…
Commitment : Are you an Option Team or a Team that runs the Option?
COMMITMENT When you want the option to be a part of the offensive and don’t know how to add the option, consider one of two approaches: 1. Be an option team 2. Be a team which runs an option. An…