Triple Threat Tight End Blocking Drill System

TIGHT ENDS EXPECTATIONS AND GOALS

Tight Ends play to a higher standard

The bar has been set high. The tight end position will be a critical part of our offenses success . In both the run and pass game we block, catch, hustle and finish will directly relate to the success of our offense. Get this in your mind now-WE WILL BE A FACTOR!
Every time we walk on the field, be it a practice or game, we must be prepared to play at a level that our opponents are unable to or do not want to play at!

In order to make this happen there are a few traits which are non-negotiable……………

SELFLESS (TEAMWORK)
UMass comes first. Do the little things. Go above what is expected.

SMART (KNOW THE BIG PICTURE)
Study the game, technique, and opponent. Not just at work but at home.
The less you have to think about the better you play.

TOUGH (ATTITUDE)
Don’t be denied. We must be nasty every time we walk on the field

TRUST (BELIEVE)
Have your teammates back.

FINISH (RELENTLESS)
Make them Quit. “My assignment will not make a play”

COMMUNICATE
With your coach and teammates-Don’t keep secrets.
If you don’t know, ask. If you see something, speak up.

TECHNIQUE (CONSISTENCY)
“First we make our habits-then our habits make us”

TE BASICS

Before and after the ball is snapped there are some basics which we must adhere to every play. First we must be zeroed in on the snap count, play call and our assignment. Secondly, we must approach the L.O.S. and get into a stance that we can be both powerful in the run game and still have the ability to have great releases in the pass game. Next we must have great recognition of fronts, stunts, blitzes, coverage’s, and have the ability to communicate to the Oline what we see. After the ball is snapped we must always play with great technique and effort. We must always be looking to make plays while protecting the football. Last and the most important basic for the tight ends is we must always be looking to FINISH!