Gerald Brence: The Power Option 3-Pack

with Gerald Brence,
Plano Senior HS (TX) Head Coach;
2X Texas 5A "Coach of the Year"

In this DVD, Coach Brence reviews Plano Senior High's core values for building and maintaining a strong football program. He explains Plano traditions of army mentality, grading film, disciplined workdays and the importance of spring practices and scrimmages. An overview of Brence's offensive philosophy highlights all of the keys to successful practices and game planning. His progression of a successful running game is explained and complemented with play diagrams and game footage of several of Plano's schemes. Brence stresses the importance of developing and evaluating your players as well as establishing an in season stretching and conditioning program. Use the philosophies on this video to achieve Coach Brence's one goal - To make athletes and coaches want to come to practice.

45 minutes. 2006.

with Gerald Brence,
Plano Senior HS (TX) Head Coach;
2X Texas 5A "Coach of the Year"

Plano High football squad may be know for the power option, but its passing game has also played a big part in winning three 5A Texas state championships. Coach Brence keeps the passing game very simple, only throwing the ball 10 to 15 times per game. His quarterbacks are given one or two receiver routes with instruction to run if the options are covered. All of the pass plays diagrammed in this DVD are designed to keep defenses honest against a strong running team. The Quick Pass works well against the eight-man front or soft corners when the defense is stacked against the option. The Tunnel Screen is an excellent counter to the sweep. Hot Routes are used to counter Plano's best running play, the Tight End Load. Other plays to counter the option include the 18/19 Sweep, which will counter a free safety keying on the quarterback. Front and Backside Post Routes and Trips stretch the field and keep the other defensive backs honest. Brence also discusses his Bootleg scheme, which complements Plano's inside running plays. As a bonus, Brence explains three of his favorite misdirection plays, including two reverses. Finally, Brence explains 12 everyday passing drills for the quarterback, wide receiver and offensive linemen. This video is an excellent complement to Coach Brence's Installing the Power Option DVD.

52 minutes. 2006.

with Gerald Brence,
Plano Senior HS (TX) Head Coach;
2X Texas 5A "Coach of the Year"

This DVD looks at the basics of installing the power option, the play that has helped Plano Senior High win three 5A Texas state championships. Coach Brence diagrams 11 plays: Midline, 20 Dive, 20 Dive Option, 25 Down, 54 Over, 70 Draw, Counter Option, 99 Sweep, 18/19 Sweep, 48/49 Sweep and Plano's signature play, the Tight End Load. Topics covered include the importance of being able to run the ball inside to keep the defense honest, with three plays for the fullback: Midline, 20 Dive and 20 Dive Option. Misdirect and set up the passing game with three inside running plays for the tailback: 25 Down, 54 Over and the momentum changing 70 Draw. Finally Brence draws up his favorite play, the Tight End Load, and two schemes, which feed off it, the Counter Option and the Sweep. All plays are drawn up showing every player's assignment and complemented with actual game footage. Coupled with a strong inside running attack, the power option adds diversity and flexibility that is hard to scout and defend.

58 minutes. 2006.

See all the items in this series!

• Creating Success with the Power Option
• The Power Option Passing Game
• Installing the Power Option