Offensive Philosophy




There are three main keys to this offense:

1. Stretch the Defense Horizontally & Vertically
2. Be Physical in the Run Game
3. 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

Offensive Metrics
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

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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.
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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.
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Attack Zones

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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	We ill be the best practice coaches in the league, region or state.
Energy and Excitement	Always bring a high level of energy and excitement to everything we do
Coach every single rep	Coach every player and every rep like it is the rep that will win the game. Coach every rep with tempo Focus should be on reps, provide immediate and quick feedback Do not slow down or stop practice for one player at a time
Coach Post Practice	Coach using video Film practice and analyze practice and players via video review. Use practice video to provide player improvement instructions In addition to player reviews  always self scout yourself as a coach.

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.


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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.

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Position	Skill Set
Right Tackle	Your best pass blocker Blocks without help more often than the Left Tackle
Right Guard	Great run blocker Must be able to move and trap
Center	Good communicator Needs to be able to read defensive fronts Must be able to snap with good pace and block fast
Left Guard	Your best run blocker Movement and power at the point of attack
Left Tackle	Long and agile; great athlete

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	Longer, taller athletes with speed Must win 1-on-1 & man press coverage Can stretch the field vertically
H	Hybrid receiver who can double-move a LB, Smart Player Motions into the backfield  Can Lead block on the line of scrimmage
Y	Two types of "Y" receivers Speedy wiggler who can find grass. Typical slot style receiver Personnel change in tightend sets. This player needs to get off the LOS from a tightened to run routes. As well as needs to be able to run block.

Position	Skill Set
Running Back Position Tag - "F"	RB known as the "F" is a playmaker Must protects the ball Disciplined and unselfish Communicates with OL on pass protection responsibilities Great blocker; enjoys punishing linebackers & blitzers Trusts the play and stays true to what was called Fearless; runs straight downhill with speed, vision, & power Great route runner with the ability to catch passes out of the backfield

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Position

Skill Set

​Quarterbacks "QB"

Most important position pos the offensive Must be a strong leader and leads by example Smart and a student of the game. Understands protections and how to read defensive coverages. Vocal and in control Makes sure everyone is right and gets them there if not Unflappable; cool under pressure Comfortable being the center of everyone’s focus Makes big plays and small plays by playing within the system A tough, disciplined decision-maker Able to read the defense and make fast reads and decisions Loves on his offensive line

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