Coaching Points Worth a Billion Dollars - Paul Alexander
by COOL Clinic
Description
Join legendary offensive line coach Paul Alexander for a focused and insightful clinic that dives deep into the core principles that defined his decorated career in the NFL and college football. This session is packed with practical coaching points, real-world application, and timeless fundamentals for offensive line development.
Coach Alexander opens with a personal introduction and shares his mission after retiring, highlighting his passion for continuing to educate and elevate line play. He then dissects essential pass protection techniques—emphasizing not incorporating a Drag Set, the importance of setting to a spot and hanging, and avoiding the costly habit of jump-turning on play action.
His core message, “Don’t Block a Man—Block a Spot,” challenges conventional thinking and reframes how coaches should teach spatial awareness and leverage. He wraps with a concise recap of key points, a unique segment on effective headset communication, and a breakdown of targeting for more efficient blocking angles.
Whether you're a young coach or a seasoned vet, this clinic is a must-see for mastering modern OL play through the wisdom of one of football’s most respected teachers.
Lessons
The Coach
Paul Alexander is a veteran NFL and college football coach best known for his 23-year tenure as the offensive line coach for the Cincinnati Bengals—an unprecedented stretch in modern NFL coaching. During his time in Cincinnati, Alexander developed multiple Pro Bowl linemen and helped establish one of the league’s most consistent offensive fronts. His unit ranked No. 1 in pass protection over an 11-year span, according to Pro Football Focus, and he was twice honored by Sports Illustrated, including a feature as “The Mozart Behind the Bengals’ 6-0 Start” and recognition on its “Dream Team Coaching Staff.”
Alexander began his coaching career at Penn State, Michigan, and Central Michigan before transitioning to the NFL with the New York Jets. He later served as the offensive line coach for the Dallas Cowboys, working with one of the league’s most talented and high-profile units.
Alexander officially retired from the NFL in 2018 and now consults with several elite NFL offensive linemen as a personal coach. He is always excited to share the game and he can be found at patreon.com/coachpaulalexander and twitter (X) @coachpaulalex.
Recognized for his intellectual approach to coaching, Alexander has authored PERFORM, a book exploring elite performance through the lens of both athletics and music. He continues to study leadership and performance at the highest levels, with a second book, LEAD, in progress—blending his unique experiences from the football field to the symphony stage.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Football/Offensive Line |
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| Videos: | 9 |
