DB Drill Progression: Structuring a Defensive Back Practice for Maximum Impact
As defensive back coaches, we all know the mantra: “Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals.” But how do you actually build a practice that effectively teaches, refines, and then tests those fundamentals in a game-like environment? It’s not just about runnin...
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The DB’s Guide to Continuous In-Season Improvement
The off-season is over. You’ve put in the work, you’ve honed your strengths, and you feel ready to dominate. But for elite defensive backs, the work doesn’t stop once the season kicks off. In fact, if you stop improving, you risk becoming a major liability wh...
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3 Key Things to Remember in Press Coverage
As human beings, we tend to complicate things. It’s in our nature to believe things can’t be that simple, or to overanalyze in search of an edge. When you’re on the football field—especially playing defensive back—overanalyzing can neutralize your...
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These 3 Things Are Killing Your Off Man Reps
Have you ever been in this position before? You went to a camp, and you were all geared up to do one-on-ones because you wanted to crush the receivers with your press man skills, only to have the coach tell you that you aren’t allowed to play press. It felt like he told ...
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As defensive back coaches, we all know the mantra: “Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals.” But how do you actually build a practice that effectively teaches, refines, and then tests those fundamentals in a game-like environment? It’s not...
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The DB’s Guide to Continuous In-Season ImprovementOctober 2, 2025The off-season is over. You’ve put in the work, you’ve honed your strengths, and you feel ready to dominate. But for elite defensive backs, the work doesn’t stop once the season kicks off. In fact,...
