COOL Clinic

Bill Callahan teaches the 6/7 hole zone play

Long time NFL offensive line coach Paul Boudreau presented on the one back running game at the 1996 C.O.O.L. Clinic.

Paul Alexander coached the offensive line for 36 years, and he's a wealth of knowledge on mechanics. In this second course from the C.O.O.L. Clinic he covers multiple topics, including posture, taking one more kick, blocking the bull rush, vision training, mechanics part 2, high hand-low hand and more.

In the 2002 C.O.O.L. Clinic, Jim McNally gives information on a wide variety of run game and pass games topics that were trending and effective.  He shares the details on both the scheme and technique and answers questions from the audience

South Dakota special teams and tight ends coach Ron Crook covers the fundamentals of the inside zone. He spent 5 years as the Cincinnati Bearcats offensive line coach and has 3 decades of experience working with offensive lineman and running the inside zone. This course is full of the fundamentals and techniques to properly run inside zone and includes a list of topics such as first and second steps, drive block drills, inside zone combos, and more. He also focuses on multiple positions for blocking on inside zone runs including the entire offensive line and their responsibilities, tight end play, quarterback reads, and in game examples. This course is a full breakdown of the inside zone from top to bottom, so simply click “Book this course” to get started learning the system and make your run game better suited to dominate your opponents. 

AJ Ricker TCU- Inside Zone Variations

Aaron Taylor- Joe Moore award- Selecting Best OL Unit in College Football

In this presentation from the 2000 C.O.O.L. Clinic, Jim McNally shred the new aspects of offensive line play including scheme and technique in both the run game and the pass game.

What are the best coaches teaching their defensive linemen?

Being an offensive line coach also requires understanding the mechanics of defensive line play.  Long-time NFL defensive line coach Mike Waufle coached greats like Aaron Donald and knows the fine details of how the body works for a defensive lineman.

He shares everything from the specifics of what he teaches for feet, hands, and hips.  He shares how to create lift as well as the details of creating a pass rush plan.

If you are a defensive line coach, this is one you want in your library, and if you are an offensive line coach, consider it counterintelligence.  Either way, this is a great course to study.

Josh Henson- Outside Zone - Adjustments & Techniques for Movement

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San Francisco 49ers Offensive Line Coach Chris Foerster shares his beliefs on building an effective run game.  For Coach Foerster, everything starts with the outside zone play.  The techniques of other runs within their playbook then, are designed to create the effect for the defense that all of the plays start in a way that makes them look like outside zone.

This is a philosophy and methodology that has allowed Coach Foerster to lead some of the best run-game offenses in the NFL.

Whether you are looking to run outside the zone or to create a more effective running game, the insight provided here will be valuable to your efforts.

Army West Point Offensive Coordinator Brent Davis uses team objectives and practice film to break down the importance of creating an identity, commitment as a staff, and the ownership of standards utilizing base philosophy, superior effort, as well as competitive courage through repetition.

Davis' insight into drill designs, player's strengths, and overall practice motivators from different offensive schemes make this a valuable course for coaches, players, and scouts.

Bill Callahan's 2001 C.O.O.L. Clinic Presentation - "Being Successful with the Rushing Game"

Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus breaks down the systems and innovations in the way the game of football is analyzed today. He covers the run game, passing game, and blocking as well as looking into modern day college and professional football statistics. This course is a great tool into understanding how to evaluate players that can make a difference as they progress through each level of the game of football. 

in this presentation from the 2003 C.O.O.L. Clinic, Jim McNally shares his yearly update based on his study of offensive line play as it relates to run blocking and pass blocking.

How does Tennessee create such an explosive run game in their extreme receiver split, high tempo offense?

Offensive Line Coach Glen Elarbee shares the details in this presentation from the C.O.O.L. Clinic.

What comes clear in this clinic presentation from Glen Elarbee is the context within what they do and why this works for them.  Their clarity on those things is what allows them to run one of the top offenses in the country year-in and year-out regardless of what school they have been at. 

This entire talk shares the details of how they get it done using plenty of drill work and game film to illustrate. Coach Elarbee focuses on the four main types of footwork used in their run game: hammer, big bite, shuffle, and pulls.

If you are looking to run a Tennessee type of offense with extreme receiver splits, then Coach Elarbee provides exactly what you need to train your linemen in the run game in this course.

Former NFL coach Kyle Caskey talks about the different ways to gameplan for exotic pressures.  He begins by discussing the different types of exotic pressures and how to compartmentalize them into your gameplan. He also covers the offensive lineman's rules for protection and discusses a range of topics including Double A pressures, Overloads, and Odd Fronts. Coach Caskey goes into a live Q/A session at the end of the course to cover all of his points and explain in depth about protections and game plans. Simply click “Book this course” to get an in depth breakdown of pressures and start building your game plan to enhance your offense. 

In this presentation from the 1997 C.O.O.L. Clinic, legendary NFL offensive line coach Howard Mudd presents the inside zone play scheme and technique.

One thing you could and still can count on is Jim McNally sharing the trending techniques and schemes which he finds in his thousands of ghours of watching film each year.  Here are his trends from 2014 including run and pass schemes and techniques.

Stacy Searles- Effort the Georgia way

Craig Domann is an NFL Agent, entrepreneur, former football player turned coach, and consultant who is known for his expertise in teaching the pro mindset to athletes. His philosophy emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, self-discipline, and a relentless work ethic in achieving success not just in sports, but in all areas of life.

Domann's teachings focus on developing a winning mindset that is characterized by a strong sense of purpose, a clear vision of goals, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to achieve them. He emphasizes the need for athletes to take ownership of their performance, to focus on their strengths and weaknesses, and to constantly seek ways to improve.

In addition to mindset, Domann also teaches the importance of preparation and attention to detail. He emphasizes the need for athletes to develop strong work habits, to be accountable for their actions, and to approach each practice and game with a sense of purpose and focus.

Domann's teachings have been instrumental in the success of many athletes at all levels of competition, from high school to the professional ranks. His philosophy emphasizes that success is not just about talent, but also about mindset and attitude. With his guidance, athletes can learn to develop the mental toughness, discipline, and work ethic necessary to achieve their goals and become true champions in all aspects of their lives.

At the 1997 C.O.O.L. Clinic, Larry Beightol teaches the scheme and technique for the outside zone play.

Scott Fuchs- Pass blocking (short sets and techniques)

Conor Riley- Pin and Pull K-State G Play

Sherrone Moore- Gap schemes teaching progression and attacking defenses

Super Bowl Champion Offensive Line Coach Andy Heck jumps right into the game film and shows how the Chiefs utilize the Slow and Quick screens to get the ball to their playmakers in space.

The creativity in the Chiefs screen game can be seen as Coach Heck gives the details behind how the practice and execute the assignments and skills necessary to create and explosive screen game.

If you are looking to take your screen game to the next level,  this course is one you will want in your library and refer back to often.

More From Coach Heck: 

Andy Heck - Teaching & Drilling Pass Pro 3, 5, and 7 Step Drops

Jim McNally presents at the  C.O.O.L. Clinic sharing current trends in offensive line play for the year 2009.

Eman Naghavi- Counter, Counter Variations, and RPOs

Keith Rowen presents on Nickel Runs and Protections at the 1997 C.O.O.L. Clinic

In this video from the C.O.O.L. Clinic archives, Jim McNally shares the year's runs that trended and proved most effective. Run time: 43 minutes 46 seconds

Former Cleveland Browns All-Pro Left Tackle Joe Thomas gives an in-depth look on what it takes to perform at a high level in the National Football League. He covers everything from preparation to x’s and o’s as well as explaining the mental hurdles you must go through in order to be considered one of the best on the offensive line. This course includes topics such as run concepts, double teams, handling defensive lineman's moves, pre snap routines, pass protection, game week prep, and much much more. Click “Book this Course” now to get a inside look from one of the top lineman in the world and start getting better by applying the concepts that Joe Thomas talks about at any level of the game to start seeing improvement on your o-line. 

Brian Braswell- Outside Zone and Pass Pro Fundamentals to make you better

Mudd's Methods -Proven Offensive Line Techniques

Legendary Offensive Line Coach Howard Mudd shares a library of techniques he developed over his career and has proven effective at the highest level.

He walks through the techniques and drills that helped him build some of the best offensive lines and linemen in the game.

Brian Callahan- Tight Zone

Scott Peters gained began presenting at the C.O.O.L. Clinic in 2014, and coaches quickly gained intierest in his innovative approach to offensive line play built on his experience as an NFL offensive lineman and a martial artist.  In this presentation from the 2015 C.O.O.L. Clinic he teaches hand combat techniques.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Offensive Line coach Marty Costello breaks down zone running game techniques and adjustments. This course is full of high level topics that have helped coach Costello win two Grey Cup championships in the Canadian Football League. These topics include setting offensive line standards, drill selections for the zone running game, techniques for offensive lineman in zone schemes, adjustments, and much more. Simply click “Book this course” to start learning coach Costello’s zone running game do’s and don’ts, and begin improving your offensive line play today. 

In this course, Florida State Offensive Coordinator and OL Coach Alex Atkins shares the FSU Gap Scheme plays and variations including screens and run action passes off of their gap schemes.

In 2022, FSU led the country on the counter play in times called, rush yards, explosive plays, and yards before contact.  They excelled in all aspects of running the gap scheme plays.

Coach Atkins shares how and why they focused on using the gap scheme and its advantages against modern defensive techniques.

He defines physicality and explores why the counter scheme is so effective - from developing physicality to handling movement and taking advantage of the defense's keys. Learn how to utilize violent hands, maintain leverage, and master ball-man relationships as markers of physicality. 

If you are looking to add the counter to your offense, then learning from the team that was the best at it is a good place to start.

Steve Palazzolo- Insight into OL play

Carmen Bricillo- Various base run game schemes utilizing the fullback

Jim McNally- Footwork on Run Game, Bracing- Torquing -Shuffling and Rooting

In this course, Coach Cody Kennedy teaches the Gap Scheme Combos along with the GT Counter to a 3 man surface. He begins with foundational goals of run blocking which piece together into the Gap Scheme combos and the full install of GT Counter.  

The goals are important for offensive linemen because they are able to see what a good block looks like.  The concept and goal of the run are important in teaching because they allow the linemen to have a sound understanding of what they want to accomplish.

He shares the details of the different steps which build the combos.  Positional, Timing and Attack Steps set the OL up for success.  He teaches how the different combos work in getting 600 pounds on 300 pounds in order to get vertical displacement.

He shows it in action with both practice film and game film.

After watching this course, you will have the details you need to install this scheme into your offense, or the answers you need to make it better.

Follow Tennessee Titans Offensive Line Coach Keith Carter as he breaks down some of his best techniques and drills that have worked over the course of a fifteen year career with NCAA and NFL teams.

This course focuses on real gameday replays and practice demonstrations, alongside the coaching points  that make  those frontside and backside combination block techniques successful.

Course Breakdown

Learn as seasoned professional coach Bob Wylie is joined by Coach Keith Carter of the Tennessee Titans to discuss play action and run action plays that create game winning drives for your team.

Starting with Man Reach Techniques and Drills, Coach Keith Carter breaks down successful plays from professional games and how those techniques and habits translate into wins.

Moving to Frontside Combination Blocks, Coach Keith Carter showcases slides and gameday film to showcase successes in techniques and failures in placement and how that impacts a drive. Coach Keith Carter then pivots to Backside Combination Blocks and the value they can add to a team, commentating through examples that break down player by player a strong strategy to push forward.

Coach Keith Carter finishes with discussing Play Passes and emphasizes points to create explosive plays from them followed by a prerecorded question and answer portion with several coaches. 

Paul Alexander coached the offensive line for 36 years, and he's a wealth of knowledge on mechanics. He covers multiple topics, including the feet & stance of the offensive lineman, as well as vision training, & high hand low hand blocking fundamentals. If you want to level up your knowledge, then this is a resource you want in your library.

Herb Hand is the current offensive line coach at the University of Central Florida. In this course, he educates you on using the Crowther sled, teaching vertical displacement double teams. You will find that he uses a combination of game film, practice film, and individual drill tape to give you the knowledge he has accumulated over his time coaching, over 30 years worth! 

Pass Protection

Split & Tight Zone 

& Much More

In this course, Adam Stenavich, the Green Bay Packers Offensive Line Coach, educates you on their run and pass fundamentals. Some topics discussed are landmarks for your offensive line, combination blocks, numerous drills, & game film he breaks down. 

Matt Luke- How to Compartmentalize Plays

Bill Callahan & Scott Peters teach their system of striking for both the Wide Zone play as well as pass protection. The Cleveland Browns offensive line has been one of the highest rated in the NFL ranked #3 and #4 in run blocking the past two seasons, but also registering the least amount of head impacts and concussions.   Coach Callahan teaches their techniques for Wide Zone and Scott Peters gives a detailed explanation of the terminology they utilize to create a system for Sets, Strikes, and Counters in Pass Protection.

If you are looking to communicate better and give your players the best and safest techniques, then this course is for you.

Coach Kyle Flood of the University of Texas, offensive coordinator and offensive line coach, breaks down how you can perfect your teams inside zone play. In this educational course, he uses game and practice footage to show you how to coach inside zone combinations as well as the man reach technique. Coach Flood also shows defenders in different shades and positions, explaining to you how to block them. 

At the Annual C.O.O.L. Clinic, Jon Gruden delivered this entertaining and educational presentation on "What I Look for When Hiring an Offensive Line Coach."

Coach Gruden takes you through every aspect of what he looks for which is a lot!  From characteristics of the individual to specific knowledge and how to put it all together to get it from the chalk board to the grass, Coach Gruden leaves no stone unturned in delivering everything needed from this critical hire.

This not presentation will give you a strong understanding of how to prepare yourself as an offensive line coach.  The concept of what is covered here certainly applies to any position coach on the field.  It will make you think about what you believe and how you go about your job.  It provides a template of the things you should be thinking about going into an interview as well as what good coaching looks like!

Coach Gruden is the consumate teacher of the game, and the presentation also serves as a prime example of how to present knowledge in a way which makes concepts both clear as well as memorable.  This can serve as a template for putting together your own dynamic teaching presentations for your players.

Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Improve your chances for that dream coaching job with the information presented here!

In this course, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive line coch Joe Gilbert breaks down how their offensive line, specifically the tackles, protected Tom Brady this past season, paving the road to a Super Bowl Championship with practice and game film. The topics in this course include:

Set Lines

Punches & Hand Fighting

Mirrors

& Re-directs

In this course, Coach Andy Heck teaches us how to improve the offensive line pass protection by drilling 3,5, and 7-step drop exercises. He demonstrates proper pocket and body position as well as relative positions. Coach Heck educates us on the ways of holding space in the pocket, giving the quarterback the time they need. Andy Heck reveals sets, finishing moves, and more within the course. 

Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Learn how Coach Andy Heck teaches and drills the pass protection with 3,5, and 7-step drops today!

Ohio State had one of the most potent offenses in 2020 and rode it all the way to the National title game.  Offensive Line Coach Greg Studrawa shares the techniques and fundamentals used by the offensive line in their read and perimeter run game.  This course includes drill film and explanation as well as the techniques illustrated on game film.  If you want to create an elite offenisve line, Coach Stud's instruction will help you towards that goal.

In this course, Coach Kevin Carberry teaches us everything we need to know about creating a run game through the offensive line. He covers how to set the tone, and create a run-game identity. Coach Carberry educates us on how demeanor, posture, and stance can make or break your run game. Kevin demonstrates a complete breakdown of the "Doom Feed" as well as provides film to show identity runs and drills. 

Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Take away coach Kevin Carberry inside tips and tricks for creating an elite offensive line today! 

In this course, Alex Gibbs, the Godfather of the Zone Running Game shares his insight on the running play that has dominated the game at every level and continues to be a force in modern offense.

Marty Costello is the offensive line coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the current champions of the Canadian Football Leage. In this education Offensive Line course, he teaches you how to implement the Blue Bombers pass protection drills into your program. He uses drill tape, practice, & game film to help you become a better coach. 

Pro Football Focus is the key company that tracks and grades all aspects of the game at multiple levels. In this educational coaching course, PFF breaks down the offensive line in the NFL and NCAA, giving you 15 different apsects on the grades and schemes the best offensive lines use. Find topics like:

The importance of the offensive line in the running & passing game

How quarterbacks control their own pressure rate 

& how play action pass can be a cheat code for your team

Join former New England Patriots Offensive Line Coach Dante Scarnecchia as he breaks down some of the coaching lessons he’s learned in his 41 year career  in the NFL.

Following his stories and advice, coaches have the opportunity to create stronger bonds with their teams and lean in on the role as a mentor that they build for their students/players.

This course focuses on the value of communication and what that means to each player on the team. 

Course Breakdown

Coach Dante Scarnecchia begins by discussing the influence people have on others while also talking about ways to be a better coach.

He discusses the importance of communication on and off the field and the value of listening in a team environment.

He finishes his discussion by focusing on values as an assistant coach, including following the chain of command, putting in a true effort, and other similar principles. Ending his lessons with a prerecorded question & answers session.

Bob Wylie said of this clinic talk, “Every head coach should get this and watch it with their staff.”  

Though it has no film or graphics, the lessons and details shared by Coach Scarnecchia make this a valuable resource for a coach at any level.

This course is packed with the details and techniques needed to protect the passer.  Offensive Line Coach of The Buffalo Bills, Bobby Johnson, goes into detail on the everyday techniques, fundamentals, and drills he uses in his NFL practices, accompanied with game and practice film break down.

In this educational coaching course, Bob Wylie invites you to think about 3 important questions you need to ask while the ball is dead. The still time before the next play is a crucial part of the game, and with over 41 years of coaching expertise, Coach Wylie wants to help improve the communication & relationships within your program. 

The Wide Zone play provides an attack that distorts the defensive front. Oregon Offensive Line Coach Alex Mirabal teaches the techniques that allow the Ducks to utilize the scheme successfully, including the Gallop technique.  

Mirabal teaches the progression showing drills and game film.

Jeff Quinn, the offensive line coach at the University of Notre Dame, brings you the outside zone concept he teaches to his players. In this education course, he uses various drills, game film examples, & formations to help you learn the outside zone, the Irish way.