Offensive Philosophy
There are three main keys to this offense:
If you could only run a few plays, they would be:
The only stat that matters in the end is the score. 600 yards of offense and a loss is not good football. However, there are some metrics you can use to determine how well your offense is performing beyond the scoreboard:
There are three main keys to this offense:
- Stretch the Defense Horizontally & Vertically
- Be Physical in the Run Game
- Maintain Balance Between Running & Passing
If you could only run a few plays, they would be:
- Runs: Zone, Power, Counter
- Screens: Bubbles & Stutters
- Passes: Squeeze, Quake, & Verticals
The only stat that matters in the end is the score. 600 yards of offense and a loss is not good football. However, there are some metrics you can use to determine how well your offense is performing beyond the scoreboard:
- Effort: Always compete & get after your opponent
- Sloppy Defense: Number of snaps with the Defense not lined up properly because of your tempo
- Pancake Blocks: Total, per player, & per game
- Plays with No Gain: Total & per game
- Sacks Allowed: Total, per game, & per throw
- Bad Snaps: Total, per game, & per player
Stretching the Field
It is critical that you make the defense defend the entire field on every play. By making defenses defend 53 1/2 yards wide by 110 yard vertical. This puts your players in space and allows them to make plays.
On every play, divide the field into six zones from the line of scrimmage (see above image)
Then determine the zone where the defense is the weakest and attack it. We call this finding the best grass. Determine your best grass and attack it.
It is critical that you make the defense defend the entire field on every play. By making defenses defend 53 1/2 yards wide by 110 yard vertical. This puts your players in space and allows them to make plays.
On every play, divide the field into six zones from the line of scrimmage (see above image)
Then determine the zone where the defense is the weakest and attack it. We call this finding the best grass. Determine your best grass and attack it.
Attack Zones
Core Offensive Values
It's Not What We Do It's |
But How We Do It |
We Do Everything with Tempo |
The way we practice, run drills, transition between practice periods, coach, & play — everything |
Practice is Organized & Script. We Practice Fast. |
No one stands around in practice; everyone is always moving & participating. Every player is active and getting a rep every 20-30 seconds during the entire practice. |
Reps, Reps, More Reps |
Practice things over and over and over. |
Control the Tempo |
Control the outcome of the game by controlling the tempo |
Use Tempo Builders |
Hot words, quick calls, alerts, & repeating the same play keep the tempo fast and the defense on their heels. |
Never Huddle |
Huddles waste time (in both practices & games) and allow defensive coaches to think & players time to catch their breath. |
Communicate from the Sidelines |
Use hand signals, picture boards, wrist bands. |
OL Understand Protection Line Calls & Snap Count |
Center makes the OL calls & calls the snap unless a receiver is in motion. |
QB Understand Protection & Line Calls |
Communicate by using numbers for Runs & Protections, words for Passes. |
Never Stop Attacking |
Always be the aggressor |
No Individuals. Only Team |
Never let your players forget that you are a team. Players worried about individual needs don’t play. |
Coaching Matters
It's Not What We Do It's |
But How We Do It |
Coaching Matters |
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Energy and Excitement |
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Coach every single rep |
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Coach Post Practice |
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Position Profiles
The position profiles below are ideal-case scenarios. If you find yourself without a perfect fit for one or more positions, use the profiles as guidelines and fit players as well as you can.
Offensive Line
Your offensive linemen must be the hardest workers on the team. They are not passive; they are tough and nasty technicians. They have to love to run block and to punish rushers when you pass.
The position profiles below are ideal-case scenarios. If you find yourself without a perfect fit for one or more positions, use the profiles as guidelines and fit players as well as you can.
Offensive Line
Your offensive linemen must be the hardest workers on the team. They are not passive; they are tough and nasty technicians. They have to love to run block and to punish rushers when you pass.
Position |
Skill Set |
Right Tackle |
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Right Guard |
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Center |
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Left Guard |
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Left Tackle |
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Wide Receivers
- Playmaker
- Protects the ball
- Must be willing to block
- Loves to hammer DBs on screens
- Disciplined route-runner
Position |
Skill Set |
X & Z |
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H |
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Y |
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Position |
Skill Set |
Running Back Position Tag - "F" |
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Position |
Skill Set |
Quarterbacks "QB" |
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