Coaching Books

I have been running this defense for some time, i bought the book hoping to find a new wrinkle. This book covers every aspect of the defense in depth this is an A to Z type book. Coaches wanting to implement this defense should purchase this book. I've got DVDs and other resources on this defense, but if i would have purchased this book from jump i know the dvds would not have been necessary. O.K. maybe the Georgia Military 45 Blitz DVD. Like i said a great resource.

I play D line at BSU and this book incoporated and explained a lot of the drills we did when I was playing. It also gave me ideas for new drills. I recommend this book to D line coaches.

This is a very detailed account of the various coverages any defensive backs coach, or defensive coordinator should know. The author goes into great depth detailing each assignment for a number of combinations of Covers 2, 3, 4, and Man Coverage. Great care is also given to detailing various situations that arise from Goal Line to a flexible Cover 3 that can be used when a team throws a totally unexpected formation at you. I would highly recommend this book as a classic. Possibly THE classic in this area. My only caveat is that it IS a classic. This book was written in 1984, before the modern explosion in pass formations, and the variations we call the West Coast and/or Run and Shoot Offenses. I only wish he would update this book and talk about some of the new developments in it.

Coach Mark Aubrey Schuster has written a great book on the Defensive Secondary. It is full of diagrams and the reading is easy to follow.

It has a great chapter on goal line defense. And it has numerous chapters on defensive coverages.

I recommend this book be used by high school coaches and above.

I would definitly say that this book is worth every penny. It explains everything youd ever wanna know. Good work!

Simply one of the best books for those of us who coach the great men in the trenches. A "must have" for your coaching library. A quick read and written in a way that even new coaches can quickly understand and implement.

I own the old hardback version of this. I have used it with 8-12 yr olds with great success. I really like this defense and highly recommend this book. I have coached youth football for 23 yrs.

As a field player who never played goalkeepr I was intimidated a the prospect of coaching this position. This book provided all the information I needed. The information was easy to understand, precise and invaluable and has helped me develop my goalkeepers to their maximum potential. I think it's the only goalkeeper coaching book I'll ever need to use. There is also a companion set of video tapes "Keeper" which are also excellent and I highly recommend them.

Very good information easy to understand and clear. My 8 year old boy was able to read the book, and understand the photos.

This is a must read for those just starting or for those who have coached and need some new ideas. This book is very well laid out from start to finish. I read the entire 317 page book in less than two days (I could barely put it down to take a break). This book gets the reader to start being creative with their own established offense yet would allow the beginning coach to create an easy to implement (and understand) offensive package.

The offense can be run from any formation and discusses any changes to be made versus the numerous defenses out there. The blocking rules and line calls are simple (you do not need to use them all).

The passing game allows for maximum protection to shotgun with 5 receivers, and also includes the play-action game. The pass routes are diagramed versus cover 2, 3, and man out of the 4-3, 4-4, 5-2, and 5-3 defenses.

The author uses five base running plays, a quick passing game, and utilizes the draws and screens effectively.

The book also covers daily practice plans (with examples), and weekly game plans. The connection is made from day one of practice through to game one play number one.

A great book!