WC Poets Special Teams

Mission Statement

1)Create field position advantages.

2) Create opportunity through:

• Discipline

• Great effort

• Execution.

3) Win each part of kicking game statistically.

4) Respect the game by playing with class.

WC Poets Special Teams

Special Teams Player Profile• Unselfish

• Demands EXCELLENCE of himself and others

• Physical toughness

• Puts TEAM first

• Is highly ACCOUNTABLE

• Can take criticism

• Has a passion for winning

• Respects himself and The Game with EFFORT

• Is a problem solver

Teams are YOUR opportunity

Special teams

PAT/FG

Punt Return

Safe Return

Hands

Kickoff Return

Tight Punt

Punt

Kickoff

Onside

To make a BIG play!!

Kickoff TeamGreat Effort + Aggressive Coverage

Whittier College Poets 2014

Kickoff Team2014 Goals

• Set the Tempo

• Field Position

• Make a positive difference

2014 Objectives• Starting position behind 25

Yard line• Less than 18 yards return• NO TOUCHDOWNS

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Kickoff TeamCoach Assignments

• Smaller Diagram • X-Men

– Poole

• Cage

– Harrington

• Safeties

– Carrion

• Kickers

– Henson

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R1

LH

LT

P

RH

RT

RW

PP

LW

LG LS RG

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XMENM

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XMENN

Kickoff

Calls: by “zone” 1-9 like a phone

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Left

FoldLeft

CONTAINRight

FoldRight

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CageLeft

CageAPEX

CageRight

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XMENM

XMENE

XMENN

R1

LT RTLG LS RG

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XMENM

XMENE

XMENN

• We HAVE TO beat their front line with SPEED.

• This takes DESIRE.

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BL R

BL

KR

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R5 L3

L4

L5

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CageLeft

CageAPEX

CageRight

X-Men NEVER slow down they never “gather balance” they never “shimmy”.

X-Men fearlessly run through anything in front of them and get to the ball carrier.

If they have to, they “take bullets” so the cage guys have a clear shot to round him up.

KR

R3

R5

L3CageLeft

CageAPEX

CageRight

R2

L1

L2

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CONTAINLeft

FoldLeft

CONTAINRight

FoldRight

End Game:Great Effort and Disciplined coverage lead to ZERO options for the KR.

Coaching Points (Big 3)• X-Men

– Full Speed– Avoid and Restack– Run Through your focal point

• Cage– Avoid and restack– Keep him in the cage– Shed and finish

• Safeties– Locate Ball– Keep Leverage– Insert or Fold

Drills on HUDL

Kickoff Return

Execution + Timing = SHOWTIME!

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Kickoff Return

• Full Play Diagram (pre snap)

• With alignments

Calls: Rob, Ram, Rally

Kickoff RETURN2014 Goals

• Perfect Execution

• 2 Touchdowns on season

• Outperform opponent

2014 Objectives• Field Every Kick Correctly• Cross the 25• Net 18 yards return

Kickoff ReturnCoach assignments

• Smaller Diagram • Left Triangle

– Poole

• Right Triangle

– Silva

• Deep Triangle

– Bontemps

• Returners

– Mejia

WEDGE

“ROB” (Right Return)

Coaching Points (Big 3)• KOR• Pre Snap: • Front Line: Key the Football (laces/angle/hash)• A and B: Key the Kicker (depth/approach/MDM)

• RG,RT,B: 1. Identify your assignment• 2. Sprint to Leverage• 3. Finish your block •

• LG, LT, A: 1. Identify your assignment• 2. Sprint to Leverage• 3. Finish your block•

• C,D,Q: 1. Communicate the call• 2. Sprint to Landmark• 3. Drive for 5•

• R’s 1. Know your Assignment• 2. “CFB”• 3. Catch the ball on the run

Drills on HUDL