Developing Your Screen Game

The Coaching 101 Podcast

This episode of 'Coaching 101' podcast, hosted by Daniel Chamberlain and Kenny Simpson, focuses on the intricacies of screen plays in football, the impact of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) on college football, and coaching strategies. The hosts share personal travel plans, and then delve into a detailed discussion about the NIL's effects on college athletics, specifically highlighting Nick Saban's critique of NIL and its influence on athletes' attitudes. The conversation transitions to a comprehensive analysis of screen plays, categorized into different types based on their execution and purpose. The hosts discuss strategies for implementing effective screens, securing successful blocking, and ensuring catch and run efficiency. Additionally, tips on teaching and executing screens, quarterback handling, and receiver tactics are covered, aiming to make screens an extension of the run game. The episode ends with lessons on forcing defenses to defend horizontally and utilizing screens to exploit this strategically.
00:00 Welcome to Coaching 101: Introductions and Spring Break Plans
00:52 Exploring Europe: A Father-Daughter Adventure
02:31 Nick Saban's Controversial Take on NIL and Its Impact
07:39 The NIL Debate: Fans, Funding, and the Future of College Football
09:12 Diving Deep into the Screen Game: Strategies and Types
19:01 Why Screens Matter: Simplifying the Game for Success
24:01 Unlocking the Mental Game: Simplifying Plays for Young Quarterbacks
25:07 Mastering Screen Plays: Techniques and Strategies
27:33 Elevating Your Game: Advanced Screen Play Tactics
37:28 Coaching Wisdom: Lessons on Offense and Defense
39:55 Maximizing Resources: Coaching Tools and Community Engagement
43:16 Closing Thoughts: The Power of Persistence in Coaching
What types of screen are there?

• Slow
• Fast/Bubble
• RPO (divorced concepts), “pitch” part of the option
• Tunnel

Why is it important to throw screens?

• Easier to block 1 guy
• Athletes in space
• Forces to defend full field

How do you teach screens?

• Blocking - MDT
• Get 3-5 yards then dance
• Extended run game

What NOT to do as a Coach

• Today’s Lesson: “not force people to defend each player/area”

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