Quarterback Play: Intangibles + Thinking Like a Pro

with Kris Hogan,
Grapevine Faith High School (TX) Head Coach & Athletic Director;
has coached teams to multiple state championships;
6x Coach of the Year at the district or regional level;
70% career winning percentage in 17+ years as a head coach

A quarterback could possess all of the physical tools in the world, but if they don't have equally impressive mental capabilities in regards to football, then their ceiling (and your program's) will be lowered considerably.

Kris Hogan, Grapevine Faith High School head coach, addresses the mental side of elite quarterback play in this informative video. You'll learn what it takes between the ears to become a complete QB that can lead a program to a championship.

Defining and Training the "IT" Factor

Hogan starts this whiteboard presentation by explaining what the "IT" factor is. He explains that the qualities needed to be a successful quarterback are difficult to measure by traditional tests. Coach Hogan further elaborates about the need of the player to have a clear understanding of his responsibilities and his own abilities. Finally, he covers how to create the conditions for each player on your roster to develop their own "IT" factor.

Mental Approach & Habits

Next, Coach Hogan explains the process of training his players to have the correct attitude to be successful. You'll learn the importance of helping your players understand what good habits are and how to avoid developing bad habits. Hogan also goes into detail about how the communication process takes place, and why coaches need to be aware of how the mind works so they can best communicate with modern student-athletes.

In all, you'll learn how:

• Communication correlates to subconscious behavior.
• Your player's subconscious mind directs their behavior both on and off the field.
• To construct a program that places emphasis on the process over results.

This video from Coach Hogan is an excellent resource for any coach that is looking for the extra things that coaches and athletes can do to achieve their goals!

73 minutes. 2019.