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Coaching Football Resources
These following resources and more are available from the S.P.R.A. Resource Centre at www.spra.sk.ca or contact us toll-free at 1-800-563-2555. Revised: October 1, 2007
Books
101 ways to motivate athletes, Keith Manos, 2006.
Addresses the most important part of coaching: motivating athletes. Offers over 100 specific and detailed ideas for establishing a positive team culture and a successful, winning organization. Includes ideas for the preseason, early in the season, all season, midseason, postseason and more. Ideal for coaches and administrators of all sports with athletes at any level of play.
The Canadian Football League : the phoenix of professional sports leagues, Steve O'Brien, 2005.
A historical look through 2003 with various continuous themes that have shaped the CFL. These topics include the role of the Canadian player, marketing, competition from other pro sports, the media's role in creating an image of the CFL, Canadian attitudes towards professional sports, and how the CFL continually struggles to survive.
Coaching football successfully, Allan Trimble, 2005.
Covers sideline communication, teaching fundamentals, practice drills, scouting and game planning, and post game analysis and adjustments. Detailed diagrams of plays and advice for handling off-the-field challenges for head coaches and assistants.
Videos and DVDs
American Football Monthly presents veer option offense : quarterback & running back drills and techniques [DVD], JT Curtis, 2005.
Organized in three segments (Quarterback Position, Running Back Positions, and Quarterback and Running Back Positions Together), this DVD presents on-field demonstrations of drills, inside and outside veers, cutback plays, receiving hand offs, footwork, and shoulder turns.
Becoming a champion : the quarterback [DVD], John Booty, 2004.
This video introduces the necessary skills and drills Coach Booty has used that will allow a young QB the opportunity to practice all the things that will propel them forward. Topics covered include: looking for the proper footwork in the one-step drop, three-step drop, five-step drop, and the rollout, gaining confidence in the pocket, a refresher on essential mechanics.
Bob Toledo : quarterbacks [DVD], Bob Toledo, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
Bobby Bowden : receivers [DVD], Bobby Bowden, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
Boyd Epley : strength and conditioning [DVD], Boyd Epley, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
Frank Beamer : special teams [DVD], Frank Beamer, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
Fundamentals of youth football : basic skills and practice drills [DVD], Jeff Scurran, 2004.
Provides detailed step-by-step instruction of the most vital offensive and defensive fundamentals. Each skill is broken down, demonstrated, and applied in a variety of drills. A resource for any coach, parent, or child participating in youth football.
Implementing a mental training program [VHS], Dennis Parker, 2004.
Provides a step-by-step review of specific guidelines coaches can use to design and a mental training program for their athletes. For coaches at all competitive levels. Explains what, why, how, and when coaches should teach mental training to their athletes. Covers why mental training is important, why coaches should teach but not preach, what a mental training program for athletes should include, and how and why coaches should teach mental training.
Joe Paterno : linebackers [DVD], Joe Paterno, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
John Cooper : defensive backs [DVD], John Cooper, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
Phil Fulmer : offensive line [DVD], Phil Fulmer, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
Pro-style multiple defense for high school football, Al Black, 2000.
Philosophy, techniques, teaching methods, tactics for use of multiple defense strategies.
Teaching quarterback fundamentals [DVD], Stan Zweifel, 2006.
Presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals, mechanics, and training techniques involved in sound quarterback play. Featuring three separate football video programs, this quarterback training DVD explains and demonstrates drills coaches can do to enhance the ability of their quarterback to pass the ball effectively.
Tom Osborne : practice and organization and game strategies [DVD], Tom Osborne, 2004.
For all college, high school, junior high and youth league coaches and players. This program teaches fundamental coaching techniques, drills, on the field demonstrations, game footage and winning championship philosophy.
