Winning the Special Teams Battle 2-Pack

Special teams play can dictate the outcome of a game. Unfortunately, these units are often overlooked in practice due to time constraints. In this must-have DVD, Coach Carl Johnson of Oklahoma's powerhouse Jenks High School discusses how to properly organize practice to create time for special teams work.

Coach Johnson begins with the "keys to success" that have made him a top special teams coordinator and an integral part of Jenks football success year in and year out. He continues with discussions on preparing for the season and setting up each special team period. He covers the roles and responsibilities of players and coaches in a clear and concise manner.

To show how to effectively implement an installation plan, Coach Johnson starts at the beginning with the preseason and then moves on to the succession of each special team.

Coach Johnson shows how to use technology to organize and maximize his players' physical and mental reps. The importance of game-day organization is also stressed and suggestions for making game-day adjustments easier are given.

Place your special teams above the competition with Coach Johnson's tips for organizing and implementing an effective program for special teams. Use these ideas to make the BIG plays this season!

Produced at the 2013 Las Vegas (NV) Nike Coach of the Year Clinic.

55 minutes. 2013.

Carl Johnson takes an in-depth look at several strategies to help you maximize the potential of your special teams. Special teams can truly make or break a season so the ability to prepare for the game-day situations they face is vital.

Coach Johnson shares a model for a schedule that covers a full week, from the day after a game to just a few hours prior to the next one. He begins with the grading process he uses while reviewing film to ensure that the best 11 players end up on the field.

He offers a complete breakdown of each special team, including:

• Kick off
• Kick off return
• Punt Protection Coverage
• Punt return
• PAT/FG
• PAT/FG Block
• Onside/Hands teams

Coach Johnson analyzes each unit to maximize the way they can take advantage of an opponent error in a single snap. He is very detailed in every breakdown as he dissects the opponents every move and situation, which makes this DVD valuable to every coach.

Exploit your opponents' weaknesses and maximize your special teams with proper game planning. Coach Johnson shows you how!

Produced at the 2013 Las Vegas (NV) Nike Coach of the Year Clinic.

63 minutes. 2013.