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Mastering The Kickoff Avoid Zone

Special teams play requires significant player “buy-in,” as recruits rarely join a program with the dream of playing on the punt or kickoff team. To build a successful unit, Adam Fujiwara, the special teams coordinator at Houston Christian University, emphasizes using clear teaching progressions and translating buzzwords and skills directly from offensive and defensive…

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San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis joins Inside the Headset

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Sean Lewis, Head Coach – San Diego State

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Felicia Teeter shows her running back drills at the AFCA Convention

Running Back Blocking Progression

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Andrew College head coach joins Inside the Headset

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Dr. Nick Garrett, Head Coach – Andrew College

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The “Take Three” Turnover Circuit

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Sean Lewis, Head Coach – San Diego State
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Sean Lewis, Head Coach at San Diego State. In this episode, Coach Lewis shares the story of how he got started in the coaching profession, the offensive success that helped elevate him into the head coaching ranks at a young […] ...
Running Back Blocking Progression
During the 2026 AFCA Convention, John Carroll Running Backs Coach, Felicia Teeter, covered her specialized blocking progression that is designed to develop the physical and mental toughness of running backs.   Her methodology begins with foundational six-point and four-point ground drills to emphasize explosive hip extension and proper hand placement.   The instruction then transitions to standing drills where players practice closing space violently and managing multiple defenders using arm […] ...
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Dr. Nick Garrett, Head Coach – Andrew College
On this week’s episode of Inside the Headset – Presented by CoachComm, we’re joined by Nick Garrett, Head Coach at Andrew College. In this episode, Coach Garrett shares the pivotal moments that led him into the coaching profession and walks through his journey across multiple levels of football. From early opportunities to leadership lessons gained […] ...
The “Take Three” Turnover Circuit
Generating turnovers is a fundamental key to defensive success on the football field. At Lamar University, the defensive philosophy revolves around creating turnovers, a concept they call “Take Three”. Coach Morgan Ford, who helped lead his FCS team to a 25th national ranking in turnovers, emphasizes that defenders must master specific techniques for every turnover opportunity: whether […] ...

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