Offensive Practice Planning and Split Veer Offense

with J.T. Curtis,
John Curtis Christian School (LA) Head Coach,
over 623 career coaching victories;
the winningest American football coach in history;
28x Louisiana (LHSAA) High School Football Championships;
won 5 straight State Championships (LA) from 2004 through 2008;
2015 National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Hall of Fame;
2012 Louisiana Class 2A State High School Champions (26 State HS Football titles total);
2012 High School National Champion;
2012 USA Today National HS Coach of the Year
2010 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame inductee;
9x LFCA Coach of the Year;
6x LSWA Coach of the Year;
Most Consecutive Games Without Being Shut Out (303) (National Record);
1994 Louisiana Christian University Athletic Hall of Fame inductee;
1980s National Sports Foundation "Coach of the Decade";
as head baseball coach, was a 3x LHSAA Baseball State Championship winner;
played college football at Arkansas and Louisiana College;
1964 Parade High School Football All-American

One of the most successful high school football coaches ever, J.T. Curtis has amassed over 600 victories and 28 Louisiana state titles. In this clinic presentation, he shares the coaching strategies and split veer system that have made his teams successful year in and year out.

Practice Organization
Coach Curtis shares the philosophical tools needed to be successful in today's game. He discusses how he manages practice sessions for the offense while also working special teams. You'll get a deep appreciation of the importance of a well-organized practice as you watch Coach Curtis script his time with his players minute-by-minute, using every opportunity to coach each aspect of the game, especially fundamentals. His simple and easily understood philosophies cover every aspect of coaching from team rules to his interactions with all players, not just the guys on the two-deep roster.

Veer Option Offense
In the schematic portion of his presentation, Coach Curtis focuses on the successful split veer offense. He illustrates the basic offense, explains various adjustments, and then backs up his presentation with game film of the following options:

• Inside Veer
• Outside Veer
• Veer Cutback

This video has great fundamental messages from one of the most successful football coaches ever associated with the game. Take this organization and scheme to implement an efficient offense every game day.

Produced at the 2013 Orlando Nike Coach of the Year Clinic.

68 minutes. 2013.