Coach Mike Cross

Elevate your offensive strategy with the Indiana RPO, a dynamic fusion of triple option principles and a sophisticated two-level passing option. In this course, you'll find a comprehensive guide with clear instructions and diagrams, unveiling the intricacies of effectively implementing the Indiana RPO. Discover the key reads for your quarterback and the critical areas for their focus. As RPOs reshape the football landscape, this presentation and its accompanying materials will guide you through harnessing the versatility of the Indiana RPO across various formations. Unleash the power of a simplified passing concept integrated with the run game, allowing your offense to consistently make the right decisions. Delve into the secrets that make the Indiana RPO a game-changer on the field.

The job of head coach or coordinator can be a taxing one, especially when you are creating coaching material from scratch. A well-organized coach spends a vast majority of their time designing a plan to fit various needs of their team during the season. How these decisions are made and communicated directly impacts the success of the program. Since most coaches have been doing the same planning processes that were used when leather helmets were worn, this opens up an opportunity to get a leg up on your competition.

This Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator Starter Kit is a 21st century answer to 20th century planning problems.

This kit includes:

1. Sample Offensive Goal Tracking Sheet
2. Overall Offensive System Intro Sheet
• This is where the program terminology can be inserted such as formation names, personnel groups, tempo changes, cadences, and blocking schemes.
3. System Install Schedule
4. Signal Sheet - For teams who use signals to call in plays.
5. 5 Different Practice Plans
• 3 Generic Practice Plans
• 1 2-A-Day Practice Plan
• 1 Bench Control Practice Plan
6. 1 Practice Playlist Template
7. 3 Wristband Sheet Templates
• Skill Position
• Offensive Line
• Goal Line (BONUS)
8. 2 Call Sheet Templates 
• W/ Additional example of V1 Call Sheet filled out.
9. Defensive Tendencies Chart Template
10. Situational Breakdown Chart
11. Offensive Depth Chart Template

Once you have gained full access to the course you will be able to fully utilize this kit to your teams’ specific needs. While it was developed in Excel it is still fully functional as a Google Sheet. 

The Coach's Productivity Toolkit is a powerful collection of documents and templates specifically curated to empower football coaches with the essential tools and strategies to enhance their productivity and boost program development. Gain access to a variety of streamlined templates and program development ideas that will save you valuable time and energy. From offensive and defensive scout sheets and practice plan templates to program development and year-round fundraising ideas, this toolkit provides practical resources to streamline your coaching process. Elevate your coaching abilities, make the most of your time, and lead your team to unparalleled success.

What's included in this kit?

Offensive & Defensive Scout Sheets: These sheets are designed to help coaches scout and analyze their opponents' offensive and defensive strategies and create a game plan for success. They provide a structured format to track and discuss key information, such as formations, plays, player tendencies, and game observations, allowing coaches to develop highly effective game plans.

Offensive & Defensive Play Keeper Sheets: These sheets are invaluable tools for coaches to keep track of their own team's offensive and defensive plays. They provide a concise and organized way to document play calls, formations, player assignments, and any variations or adjustments made during the game.

Offensive and Defensive Practice Situations: These practice situations offer coaches a variety of scenarios to simulate during team practices. They cover offensive and defensive drills, game-like situations, and specific scenarios to help players develop their skills, decision-making abilities, and teamwork under different conditions.

Practice Plan Templates: These templates provide coaches with a structured framework to plan and organize their team practices effectively. They include sections for warm-up activities, skill development drills, team plays, conditioning exercises, and cool-down routines, ensuring a well-rounded and productive practice session.

Recruiting List Template: This template assists coaches in creating a comprehensive list of potential recruits from their team for visiting or inquiring college coaches. It allows you to track important information about each recruit, such as contact details, player profiles, academic records, and evaluation notes, streamlining the recruiting process. This ensures college coaches are well informed about your athletes during their recruiting process.

25 Program Development Ideas: This resource offers coaches 25 innovative ideas and strategies to enhance their football program's development. It covers areas such as team culture, leadership development, player motivation, communication techniques, and community engagement, providing practical suggestions to elevate the overall program.

Year-Round Fundraising Ideas: This compilation presents coaches with a variety of fundraising ideas to support their football program throughout the year. It includes creative and proven methods for generating financial resources, engaging the community, and helping coaches sustain and strengthen their program financially.

Travel Checklist: This checklist is designed to ensure coaches have all the necessary items and details in order when planning and preparing for team travel. It covers essential aspects such as equipment, uniforms, medical supplies, and necessary documentation, ensuring a smooth and well-organized travel experience for the team.

These resources are intended to support coaches in their preparation, organization, and overall development of their football programs, offering valuable tools and ideas to enhance their coaching effectiveness and the success of their teams.

Take your offense up a notch! The Indiana RPO is a simple yet effective way to mesh triple option concepts with a two-level passing option on the backside. This course includes step-by-step instruction and diagrams showing how to effectively run the Indiana RPO. Learn what your QB needs to read, and where his eyes need to go.

RPO’s have changed the game, and through this clinic presentation and the accompanying documents, you'll be shown how this concept can be used to create a multiple formation attack while retaining the step-by-step process of the Indiana RPO. By pairing a simple pass concept with the run game your offense can option its way to being correct every time.

This course will detail an extensive look at what makes the Indiana RPO so successful.

The job of a football coach can be a taxing one, especially when you are creating program and organizational materials from scratch. A well organized coach spends a vast majority of their time designing a plan to fit various needs of their team during the season. How these decisions are made and communicated directly impacts the success of the program. Since the majority of coaches have been doing the same planning processes that were used when leather helmets were worn, this opens up an opportunity to get a leg up on your competition. This Pre-Season Combine Tracker is a 21st century answer to 20th century planning problems.

This kit includes:

1. Pre-Season Combine Tracking Sheet
   • Sheet is al ready for your inputs. 
   • Drill Categories Include
     • Age
     • Height
     • Weight
     • 40 Yd. Dash
     • 185 Lb. Bench 
     • Vertical Jump
     • Broad Jump
     • 3-Cone
     • Short Shuttle 

Save yourself the time and effort of creating a combine tracker on your own, for 2$ you can and use that time to better evaluate your talent!

Once you have gained full access to the cource you will be able to fully utilize this kit to your teams specific needs. While it was developed in Excel it is still fully functional as a Google Sheet. 

The job of Offensive Coordinator can be a taxing one, especially when you are creating game planning material from scratch. A well-organized coach spends a vast majority of their time designing a plan to fit various needs of their team during the season. How these decisions are made and communicated directly impacts the success of the program. Since most coaches have been doing the same planning processes that were used when leather helmets were worn, this opens an opportunity to get a leg up on your competition.

This Offensive Game Planning Kit is a 21st century answer to 20th century planning problems. This kit is a compilation of years of game planning study and research. It has been created as a one stop game planning workbook!

This kit includes:

• Offensive Planning Workflow Sheet
• Offensive Game Planning Checklist
• 63 Game Planning Questions & 14 Focused Cut-Up Categories
• Defensive Tendencies Chart Template
• Varsity & JV Depth Chart Template
• Sample Practice Script
• 1 Practice Playlist Template
• Play Tracker Template for Game Use
• (Bonus) Coin Toss Strategy Chart

Once you have gained full access to the course you will be able to fully utilize this kit to your teams’ specific needs. While it was developed in Excel it is still fully functional as a Google Sheet.

Dive into the heart of offensive football and system building with this comprehensive course on the Midwest Express Option Offense. Coach Mike Cross, breaks down the intricacies of this dynamic system, offering valuable insights into play calling, tempo, formation naming, run schemes, passing game, and motion principles. Whether you're a sideline veteran aiming to revolutionize your team's approach or new coach eager to understand the game at a strategic level, this course is your playbook for success.

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Don’t worry about technical issues or design skills. This template makes the entire process more simplistic. You can change just about every aspect of the template. If you’re not happy with the profile image, swap it out with a new one. If you think the color, or font isn’t your style, choose something that better reflects the message you want to send.

Give your job hunt the boost it needs by showcasing your talents. All you need to do is make it your own!

This resume template is a great foundation to start a professional resume for any Coach, Athletic Director, or Professional. The purpose of this template is to guide you in the creation of a resume that clearly outlines your objectives in your job search, career direction, and experience background. A resume is the first impression that any potential employer has of you. It is an absolute necessity to capture their attention in the first 10 seconds that they view your resume. This template is certainly an attention grabber!