February 1, 2015
Teaching Methodology Ideas for Spring Football
Please find in this blog a few of the points of emphasis that we have as a staff as we…
Protecting Our Players, Protecting Our Game
In many of my conversations, both on the road recruiting and among other colleagues at the college level, I continue…
Old School Leadership for the 21st Century
Are you tired of the mumbo jumbo/ big word leadership phrases of the 21st century? Would you like to see…
Attacking the Problem and Avoiding the Distractions
As football coaches, do we prioritize and address the issues that affect our student-athletes and the great game of football?…
Dramatic Changes to Transfer Law in Two States
Two of the best states for high school football will be voting to go in polar opposite directions when handling…
Linebacker Fundamentals – Day 3
On day 1 we taught the fundamentals of linebacker play. In building a base, we stressed playing great technique (stance,…
Coach Russell’s Ruminations – March
At Norwich University, and many similar schools, March means crunch time for recruiting. The majority of our time on the…
Getting Outside with the Inside Zone
One thing I’ve noticed over the last few years is that it is becoming increasingly harder to get outside with…
Be Organized In Recruiting
The recruiting process is a confusing time for parents, exciting for players & arduous for collegiate coaches. As head…
Program Philosophy in Action
At Cornell University, in Coach David Archer’s Football Program, the two words that we try and use with our players…