LB Development

In this course, Coach Aaron Bohl provides in-depth instruction on linebacker fundamentals, focusing on key techniques and drills to enhance defensive performance. You will learn how to structure a successful linebacker unit, develop individual improvement plans, and master essential skills such as tackling, leverage, footwork, and pass coverage.

The course features practical drills, including the vice tackle, trash can tackle, shimmy tackle, and seam relate seam, designed to improve reaction time and technique. Additional lessons cover block destruction, key reads, and effective positioning in both run and pass defense. Ideal for coaches and players looking to refine linebacker play, this course delivers proven strategies for success on the field.

In this course, you’ll learn from Coach Tony Caljean as he provides a detailed approach to linebacker block destruction. You'll gain insight into key run concepts, including zone and gap schemes, while developing the techniques needed to disengage from blockers efficiently. Coach Caljean walks you through essential drills like Shock N’ Separate, Bench, Pull, Rip/Swipe, and Club N’ Hop—giving you a complete toolbox for shedding blocks and making plays. With an emphasis on real-game application, this course will help you refine your technique, improve reaction time, and dominate at the linebacker position.

In this course, Jay Bateman provides a comprehensive breakdown of inside linebacker play, covering essential fundamentals, movement skills, tackling techniques, and block destruction. Through detailed drills such as Chute Shuffles, Tracking and Tackling, and Gator tackling methods, Bateman teaches the mechanics of effective linebacker play. The course also emphasizes stack-and-track techniques, stance takeoff, and defeating blocks in real game situations. This course equips you with the tools to develop disciplined, high-impact linebackers who can read plays, shed blocks, and make game-changing tackles.

In this course, Joe Bowen provides a comprehensive framework for building a strong defensive system while refining linebacker fundamentals. Coaches will learn how to analyze offensive schemes, develop structured defensive strategies, and implement key linebacker techniques, including footwork, positioning, reads, block destruction, and tackling. The course covers essential drills to enhance player execution, emphasizing defensive discipline, gap integrity, and tackling efficiency. With a focus on both strategic planning and player development, this course equips coaches with the tools needed to create a high-performing defensive unit prepared for game-day success.

In this course, Coach Anthony Goliver provides a comprehensive breakdown of linebacker coverage techniques and pressure packages, equipping players and coaches with the tools needed to excel in modern defensive schemes. You’ll learn the fundamentals of linebacker play, including stance, keying pre-snap reads, zone drop principles, and effective man-coverage techniques. This course delivers the essential knowledge and drills to elevate your game.

In this course, Coach Austin Cordova discusses the fundamentals of linebacker pass drops with a simplified teaching approach that enhances player understanding and execution. Covering key concepts such as buzz, seam, curl, and leveraging routes into the flat, this course provides a step-by-step framework for developing instinctive and disciplined linebackers. You will gain insight into MLB responsibilities, distinguishing between back-in and back-out scenarios, and mastering match and delivery techniques. With a focus on clarity and efficiency, this course is designed to help coaches and players refine their pass coverage skills and elevate defensive performance.