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Developing Your Safeties

Developing Your Safeties

Season 2 Episode 15 Published 2 years, 10 months ago
Description

In most modern defenses the Safeties are the leaders of the group… the QB of the defense if you will. So, it’s only right that they’re a player you build around and one that you prioritize developing.


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What skills are you looking to develop?

  • Tackling
  • Coverage
  • Ability to align correctly
  • Leadership
  • Problem solving/ critical thinking



What’s the best method to develop your Safeties?

  • Look for best athletes at young ages
  • Work spacial drills - tackling in space, coverage skills 
  • Give rules for alignment



What are your favorite drills?

  • 2 on 1 tackling with OLB/Corner
  • Coverage combos
  • Fits from space - screen/sweep/inside run 
  • Umbrella Drill
  • Perimeter Drill



What NOT to do as a Coach

  • Today’s Lesson:
    • “Don’t give your kids a lot of plays!”



Social Media

Daniel Chamberlain:

@CoachChamboOK

ChamberlainFootballConsulting@gmail.com

chamberlainfootballconsulting.com


Kenny Simpson:

@FBCoachSimpson

fbcoachsimpson@gmail.com

FBCoachSimpson.com

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