Coaching Quarterback Passing Mechanics
by Chris Johnston
Description
Elevate your quarterback coaching with this comprehensive course on passing mechanics. Designed for coaches of all experience levels, from seasoned veterans to those new to the position, this program provides actionable strategies, fundamental principles, and practical drills to refine quarterback technique. Learn how to effectively teach, evaluate, and develop quarterbacks in a way that resonates with today's athletes, ensuring they are pain-free, effective, and confident on the field. This course emphasizes a progressive teaching approach, focusing on clear communication and measurable results to optimize player performance.
What You'll Learn
• Effective teaching methodologies for quarterback passing mechanics, emphasizing concise, bite-sized content delivery.
• How to identify common habits and motivations of quarterbacks to address issues proactively.
• The fundamental phases of quarterback passing and how to define them for clear instruction.
• A structured progression for teaching mechanics, establishing a shared language between coaches and players.
• Strategies for evaluating quarterback performance through film analysis and setting clear standards.
• How to select and develop the right quarterback for your system, considering physical capabilities, leadership, and football IQ.
• The importance of the 'Do No Harm' principle in coaching, avoiding unnecessary corrections.
• Methods for aligning quarterback coaching with offensive schemes, whether you are a play-caller or not.
Who Is This For?
This course is ideal for football coaches at all levels (high school, college, youth) who are responsible for developing quarterbacks. It is particularly beneficial for experienced quarterback coaches seeking fresh perspectives and new techniques, as well as offensive line coaches or other position coaches newly tasked with coaching quarterbacks. Anyone looking to enhance their understanding of quarterback mechanics, teaching strategies, and player evaluation will find significant value.
Lessons
The Coach
Chris Johnston — Quarterbacks Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Current Role:
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Assistant Football Coach – Quarterbacks and Recruiting Coordinator at Monroe University.
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Responsible for quarterback development, passing-game instruction, and assisting with recruiting operations for the Mustangs football program.
At Monroe, Johnston works directly with quarterbacks on mechanics, decision-making, and offensive execution within the program’s offensive system.
Coaching Career Overview
Monroe University
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Serves as Quarterbacks Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Mustangs football team.
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Helped develop quarterbacks within the NJCAA program, including a QB who set the program’s passing touchdown record during the 2023 season.
Hudson Catholic Regional High School (NJ)
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Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator.
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Led the offense and quarterback development for several seasons.
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Program reached the NJSIAA Non-Public Group 2 State Semifinals in 2018 and previously appeared in a state championship game in 2015.
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Quarterbacks under his leadership received post-season honors in multiple seasons.
Poly Prep Country Day School (Brooklyn, NY)
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Quarterbacks Coach.
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During his tenure, the program finished ranked No. 6 by the New York Post and No. 10 by the New York Daily News in the final football polls.
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Developed a quarterback who earned an NCAA FCS scholarship offer and received All-Brooklyn honors.
Hudson Catholic Regional High School (Earlier Tenure)
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Quarterbacks and Defensive Backs Coach.
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The team reached the 2007 state semifinals and 2008 state finals, while quarterbacks earned postseason recognition in five of his six seasons.
Specialization & Coaching Focus
Coach Johnston is known for his work in:
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Quarterback development and mechanics
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Passing-game design
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Player leadership and decision-making training
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Offensive system teaching
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Recruiting and player evaluation
He has also been involved in private quarterback development training through specialized QB coaching programs.
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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/Quarterback Training |
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| Videos: | 11 |