blog DB Education What is a Nickel Back in Football? December 24, 2024 alleyesdbcamp In the ever-evolving game of football, defensive strategies have become increasingly complex, with players filling specialized roles to counter high-powered offenses. One of the most important yet often misunderstood roles…
blog db tips Why Ball Skills Are the Most Important DB Skill in Today’s Game December 17, 2024 alleyesdbcamp In today’s pass-heavy era of football, defensive backs face more pressure than ever to be playmakers. Offenses are spreading the field, quarterbacks are more accurate, and receivers are faster and…
blog db tips A Complete DB: What I Look For December 10, 2024 alleyesdbcamp With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part…
blog Cover Tips Why Are You Handsy? December 4, 2024 alleyesdbcamp When it comes to man coverage—and press coverage in particular—there’s an order to things. Far too often, defensive backs put the cart before the horse in their press technique, and…
blog Coverage Breakdown Understanding Zone Coverage: How to Defend Your Space Effectively November 20, 2024 alleyesdbcamp Zone coverage is one of the most fundamental concepts in football, especially for defensive backs. Unlike man-to-man coverage, where each defender is responsible for covering a specific player, zone coverage…
blog DB History Prime Time Made it Cool to Play Cornerback November 18, 2024 alleyesdbcamp “Chad, I think you should play cornerback.” Those words from a childhood friend in 1986 lit a fire in my belly. “Man, I’m a running back,” I fired back. I…
blog db tips From Technique to Teamwork: 5 Ways the All Eyes DB Camp Supports Defensive Backs November 12, 2024 alleyesdbcamp When it comes to developing top-notch skills as a defensive back, the right training and support can make all the difference. The All Eyes DB Camp Member’s Area is designed…
blog db tips What Happens If a Cornerback Can’t Tackle? October 22, 2024 alleyesdbcamp There was a time in football when you could get away with not being able to tackle as a cornerback. That time is gone. About 25 years ago, when offenses…
blog Cover Tips You Keep Getting Pass Interference Penalties, and Here’s Why October 15, 2024 alleyesdbcamp Sure, if you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you’ve seen me occasionally criticize referees for pass interference calls. No doubt, the game is changing, and what you…
blog members The Basics We’ve Moved! Instructions on joining the New All Eyes DB Camp Member’s Area October 7, 2024 alleyesdbcamp Please Read Entirely and Carefully !! Last week I announced that we would be moving the All Eyes DB Camp Member’s Area to a new platform. Today is the Day!…
