Rex's Ruminations

Friday, February 17:

Part II of 'Advanced Running Back Drills' is posted today. The article was written by Mike DiMatteo, the Running Backs Coach for Aurora University.

Thursday, February 16:

Mike DiMatteo is the Running Backs Coach at Aurora University. Part I of his clinic article on 'Advanced Running Back Drills' is posted today.

Wednesday, February 15:

Eddie Fields is a coach and teacher at Space Coast High School in Cocoa, Florida and I frequent contributor to AFM. His most recent article - 'The Hard Way' - is posted today.

Tuesday, February 14:

“The View from the O-Line’ was published recently and written by former NFL lineman and coach Howard Mudd along with Richard Lister. Posted today is the last of four part excerpts of the book entitled, ‘New Idea, Old Concept.’

Monday, February 13:

Mark Nofri just completed his fifth year as head coach at Sacred Heart University. An assistant on the staff for many years, Coach Nofri became interim head coach in 2012. After going 2-9 in his first season, SHU responded with 10-3 and 9-3 records, respectively, the next two years. Coach Nofri recently talked to AFM about his career, his priorities when he became a head coach and his successful battle with cancer. The Q & A is posted today.

Friday, February 10:

Part II in 'A Year in the Development of Today's College Quarterback' is posted today. Written by Joe Davis, the Passing Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Fordham, the clinic article focuses on the preparation the quarterback has during game week.

Thursday, February 9:

Joe Davis, the Passing Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach at Fordham, wrote a two part clinic article on developing your quarterback. Posted today is part I of 'A Year in the Development of Today's College Quarterback.'

Wednesday, February 8:

Charlie Stubbs recently retired after serving 36 years as both a high school and college coach. He has contributed a series of quarterback drills to www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com and today his 'Naked Drill' is posted which concentrates on proper faking.

Tuesday, February 7

Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz responds to the question, "In Rebuilding a Program, What are the Most Important Aspects in Which to Focus?" His detailed response is posted today.

Monday, February 6

Hal Mumme is considered the Godfather of the Air Raid offense. In today's posting, Coach Mumme responds to your questions about his high-powered offense.

Friday, February 3:

Joe Prud'homme, a very successful high school coach in Texas, was named head coach at Texas Wesleyan University last February. The program, now resurrected for the first time in 75 years, will play a 2017 schedule. Coach Prud'homme continues his responses to an interview about the TWU program.

Thursday, February 2:

Part II of 'Tampa Defensive Coverage' is posted today. Used in passing situations, the clinic article was written by the Defensive Coordinator at Hardin-Simmons University, Zach Williams.

Wednesday, February 1:

In this first of a two-part series, Zach Williams, the defensive coordinator at Hardin-Simmons University, details their use of Tampa Defensive coverage. Essentially a 3 deep 4 under zone defense, HSU uses this coverage in passing situations. It's posted today.

Tuesday, January 31:

David Wissman has been the defensive coordinator at Sacred Heart University for six seasons. During that time he has helped the Pioneers become one of the best defensive teams among FCS schools. His 2015 team finished seventh in the nation in takeaways and tenth in sacks.

Coach Wissman was recently interviewed about his defensive philosophy and strategy which is posted today.

Monday , January 30:

Darren Hernandez is the head coach of Kapolei high School in Hawaii. His offensive coordinator last fall was former college and NFL Head Coach June Jones. Coach Hernandez recently spoke with American Football Monthly and his responses are posted today (Part II).

Friday, January 27:

Posted today is part II of Coach Denny Creehan's clinic article on 'Playing the Deep Zones.' Coach Creehan is the head coach of Alderson-Broaddus University in Philippi, West Virginia.

Thursday, January 26:

Denny Creehan is the head coach at Alderson-Broaddus University in West Virginia. Posted today is part I of his detailed defensive clinic article, 'Playing the Deep Zones.'

Wednesday, January 25:

Retired high school and college coach Charlie Stubbs has been contributing a series of quarterback drills to AFM's website. Posted today is the eighth in a ten part series of drills. Entitled the '45 Degree Angle Throw Drill' the set-up, procedure and coaching points are all included.

Coach Charlie Stubbs just completed 'Score More: The Complete Offensive System' and is now available at http://ScoreMore.AFMvideos.com , Coach Stubbs' system is adaptable to any offense and is multiple enough to fit whatever skills your quarterback has. It includes 450 digital files, over 200 videos and cut-ups, over 200 PDFs, spread sheets, word docs and Power Points. The one year membership includes unlimited access for you and your staff, plus support from Coach Stubbs. It is the most complete offensive system to date.

Tuesday, January 24:

Nick Pinkelman is the owner and Athletic Performance Director of Fast to Precise Performance. His strength and conditioning article posted today is entitled, 'Getting More From Your Training: Lateral Movements for Cutting Ability.' Nick can be reached at nick@f2pperformance.com.

Monday, January 23:

'Coaching Better Every Season - A Year-Round System for Athlete Development and Program Success' was written by Wade Gilbert, a professor in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University at Fresno.

Posted today is the first of four excerpts from Dr. Wade's book - 'Creating a Winning Team Culture.'

Friday, January 20:

Texas Wesleyan University is resurrecting their football program after an absence of 75 years. The Head Coach, Joe Prud'homme, will have TWU take the field this coming fall. In part II, posted today, Coach Prud'homme responds to an interview about the program.

Thursday, January 19:

"Yoga for Athletes" was written by Ryanne Cunningham who manages the Yoga Flow Studio in Green Bay and trains many NFL players. In this posting of 'Football Stretches for Every Position', part III, the two yoga movements are the High Lunge Pose with Hands on the Floor and the Pigeon Pose to the T.W. Side Pigeon Pose.

Wednesday, January 18:

Part II of Coach Brent Dearmon's clinic on Arkansas Tech's RPO game is posted today.

Tuesday, January 17:

Brent Dearmon is the offensive coordinator at Arkansas Tech University. Posted today, is the first of a two part clinic article on ATU's RPO game.

Monday, January 16:

Darren Hernandez is the head coach at Kapolei High School in Hawaii. His offensive coordinator last fall was former college and NFL Head Coach June Jones. Coach Hernandez recently took part in a Q & A about his team and Coach Jones. Part I is posted today.



Friday, January 13th

Former NFL Lineman and coach Howard Mudd and Richard Lister have written a recently published book, "The View From the O-Line - Football According to NFL Offensive Linemen and an Uncommon Coach." Posted today is an excerpt from the book entitled, 'Displacing Bodies.'

Thursday, January 12th

Coach Charlie Stubbs' latest drill for quarterbacks is posted today. It's the seventh of ten drills with this one called 'The Drop Drill.' The procedure and overall coaching points are included.

Wednesday, January 11th

Patrick Taylor is the offensive coordinator at North Surry High School in North Carolina. He has written an eBook, "Open Pass Reads" on the air raid offense, now available at AFMvideos.com. In today's posting, Coach Taylor details 'The Forgotten Position - the Running Back - in the Air Raid Offense.'

Tuesday, January 10th

Jeff Hancock is the Head Coach at Vidalia High School in Louisiana and a frequent contributor to AFM and www.AmericanFootballMonthly. he has written a 'Complete Grading System for Wide Receivers' that is posted today. You can email Coach Hancock at hancockj88@gmail.com.

Monday, January 9th

Jeff McDonald is a frequent contributor to both AFM and www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com and is the Defensive Coordinator at Wesleyan University. In today's posting, Coach McDonald details the drills he uses in pre-practice to improve underneath zone coverage.

Friday, January 6th:

Texas Wesleyan University is a football revival 75 years in the making. TWU will resurrect their football program in 2017 under Head Coach Joe Prud'homme. Having spent 27 years as a high school head coach, Prud'homme won seven seven Texas State Championships.

He was appointed head coach last February. 2017 will mark TWU's first football team since 1941 when many players went right into the service with the start of World War II. Coach Prud'homme recently spend time with AFM and responded to these questions.

Thursday, January 5th:

Bob Still is a free-lance writer and graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. He recently covered the Division II Championship Game in Kansas City which matched his alma mater against North Alabama. Posted is his report of the game.

Wednesday, January 4th:

Ryanne Cunningham manages the "Flow Yoga Studio" in Green Bay and trains a number of Packer players along with other NFL players. Her book, "Yoga for Athletes" includes a chapter entitled, "Football: Stretches for Every Position." Posted today is the second of five excerpts, entitled, "Warrior Pose with Leg Movement."

Tuesday, January 3rd:

Coach and teacher Eddie Fields is a frequent contributor to www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com. He currently coaches and teaches at Space Coast High School in Cocoa, Florida. His latest article, posted today, is entitled, "I…Can Handle the Truth."

Monday, January 2nd:

Posted today is the new clinic article, " Using Progression to Develop O-Linemen in the Run Game" by Coach Sam Gooding of the staff of Dakota State University.

Friday, December 30:

All of us at American Football Monthly wish you a happy and healthy New Year and best wishes in 2017.

Thursday, December 29:

Howard Mudd was considered one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history. An excerpt is posted today from his new book, " The View From the O-Line" written by Mudd and Richard Lister. This excerpt is entitled, "Mushroom Gardeners."

Wednesday, December 28:

Jim Davis is the strength and conditioning coach at New Trier High School (IL) and a frequent contributor to AFM. Posted today is his article on "The Good Athlete Project" an international consulting foundation shining a light on how athletics and physical education develop character and social emotional learning.

Tuesday, December 27:

Posted today is quarterback drill #6 from retired coach Charlie Stubbs. Entitled, 'The Bag Drill', the purpose of the drill is to develop concentration downfield and competitiveness to stay in the pocket.

Monday, December 26:

Posted today is the new clinic article, "Strategies to Structure an Offense" by Matt Drinkall, the head coach at Kansas Wesleyan University. The purpose of Coach Drinkall's article is to present \ideas and concepts to consider when building an offensive package while providing strategies to structure any offense.

Friday, December 23:

Don't forget the new DVDs, E-books, and systems now available at AFMVideos.com:

*Shawn Liotta's 'No-Huddle-No Mercy' Offensive System.
*Hal Mumme's Air Raid Offensive System.
*Joe Susan's Bucknell Football's Weekly Game Plan Progression E-book.
*Patrick Taylor's 'Open Grass Reads' E-book.
*Coach Justin Conyers' 'Converting the College 4-2-5 to an Efficient High School Defense' DVDs.
*Coaches Tommy Lewis and Jamie Lemmond's 'Simplistic Multiplicity: Shutting Down the Spread Offense' DVDs.

Thursday, December 22:

Coach Eddie Fields is a frequent contributor to the AFM website, www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com, and his latest article is posted today. Coach Fields is both a coach and teacher at Space Coast High School in Florida.

Wednesday, December 21:

Veteran retired coach Charlie Stubbs has his latest quarterback drill posted today. "The Wave Drill" includes the complete set-up, procedure, and coaching points.

Tuesday, December 20:

Now also available at AFMVideos.com is a PDF of 'Football Forms For the Winning Coach.' The booklet contains over 300 pages of offense, defense, special teams, and complete evaluation forms every coach can use.

Monday, December 19:

Posted today is the clinic article 'Program Evaluation', by Gerard Wilcher, the Defensive Coordinator at Seton Hill University. It explores the complete evaluation of both the team and coaching staff.

Friday, December 16:

A new clinic article will be posted on Monday, December 19th. It's entitled, " Program Evaluation" by Gerald Wilcher, the Defensive Coordinator at Seton Hill University.

Thursday, December 15:

The fourth quarterback drill written by retired coach Charlie Stubbs, is posted today. A former high school and college coach for 36 seasons, today's drill is entitled, " Read Progression Drills" including procedures for the drill and coaching points.

Wednesday, December 14: Coming up tomorrow is Lou Holtz and his repsonse to your questions, tomorrow's topic is "Pre Game Meeting with Officials, What you should say?"

Tuesday, December 13:

John Scanlan has become a frequent contributor to AFM's website. Posted today is his latest article, reflecting on his days as a high school football player - "When You Lift Weights, it's Like Strappin' Metal Around Your Joints."

Monday, December 12:

Posted today is Ken Wilmesherr's clinic article, "Sprint Out Protection Schemes and Technique." A frequent contributor to AFM, Coach Wilmesherr is the Offensive Line Coach for Grossmont College.

Friday, December 9th:

A new clinic article will be posted next Monday, December 12. Entitled "Sprint Out Protection Scheme and Techniques" by Ken Wilmesherr, a frequent contributor to American Football Monthly. Ken is the Offensive Line Coach at Grossmont College.

Thursday, December 8th:

Sammy Baugh was an All-American Quarterback and Hall of Fame pro for the Washington Redskins. His life is profiled in this excerpt from " Pigskin Rapture: Four Days in the Life of Texas Football."

Wednesday, December 7th:

Retired coach Charlie Stubbs' third QB drill - "Backfield Actions or Tracks'" is posted today. It's a drill in which quarterbacks can improve their footwork mesh points as well as faking for their running game.

Tuesday, December 6th:

Ryanne Cunningham manages the "Flow Yoga Studio" in Green Bay and trains a number of Packer players along with other NFL athletes. Her book, "Yoga for Athletes" includes a complete chapter entitled, "Football: Stretches for Every Position". This is the first of five different excerpts.

Monday, December 5th:

Ken Leonard, the head coach at Sacred Heart Griffin High School in Illinois wrote today's posted clinic article, "Reach Run Zone." A total of 11 plays are included. Among them are the 'Reverse Read counter', 'Front Side Read Counter', and 'Reach Run Out of 21 Personnel.'

Friday, December 2:

Posted next Monday will be a new clinic article - "Reach Run Zone" - by Ken Leonard, the Head Coach at Sacred Heart Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois.

Thursday, December 1:

An excerpt from the just-published book, "Pigskin Rapture - Four Days in the Life of Texas Football' by Mac Engel is posted today. The excerpt introduces the rivalry between high school powers Midland Lee and Odessa Permian.

Wednesday, November 30:

Don't forget the two latest E-books available at AFMvideos.com. They include "Bucknell Football's Weekly Game Plan Progression" by Head Coach Joe Susan and "Open Grass Reads" by high school coach Patrick Taylor. It's a detailed look at training your quarterback to run the Air Raid offense.

Tuesday, November 29

Howard Mudd was considered one of the best offensive linemen in NFL history and an outstanding O-line coach as well. The first of a few excerpts from his book, "The View From the O-Line: Football According to NFL Offensive Linemen and an Uncommon Coach" written by Mudd and Richard Lister is posted today.

Monday, November 28:

Posted today is retired high school and college coach Charlie Stubbs' second quarterback drill. It's entitled "Quarterback Warm-Up" and shows all of the drills necessary before kick-off.

Friday, November 25:

Veteran offensive coach Charlie Stubbs submits his second quarterback drill for Monday, November 28th. Entitled, "Quarterback Warm-Up" the drill details a complete passing warm-up prior to taking the first snap.

Thursday, November 24:

A Happy Thanksgiving to all our subscribers -and thank you for all you do for the coaching profession!

Wednesday, November 23:

Strength and conditioning guru Nick Pinkelman, the owner and Athletic Performance Director of 'Fast to Precise Performance' has a posting today on off-season conditioning: "Getting More From Your Training: Split Squats."

Tuesday, November 22:

Don't forget Bucknell Head Coach Joe Susan's new e-book now available at https://americanfootballmonthly.secureorderingonline.com/GamePlan/ Entitled, "Bucknell Football's Weekly Game Plan Progression" the 44 page e-book includes the priorities necessary for getting ready for your next opponent, day-by-day.

Monday, November 21:

Coach Charlie Stubbs' first clinic drills article for quarterbacks is posted today - "The Quarterback- Center Exchange." Detail is included for all the priorities in making sure the exchange is a smooth one.

Friday, November 18:

Monday's post includes a new clinic article, the first in a series of quarterback drills from former high school and college coach, Charlie Stubbs. Entitled 'Helpful Drills for Quarterbacks at All Levels,' the first drill is the 'Quarterback- Center Exchange.'

Thursday, November 17:

Today's post is the fourth in a sequence of running back drills from Tim Horton, the running backs coach at Auburn. This drill was excerpted from his new book, 'Complete Running Back' with the permission of the publisher, Human Kinetics. The drills included are 'Resist and Release Sprint' and 'Partner Chase Sprint.'

Wednesday, November 16:

John Scanlan is a frequent contributor to AFM's website and is a graduate of the US Naval Academy, a former Marine and a free-lance writer. His latest article, "Facemask Wars and the Clash of the Titans" is posted today.

Tuesday, November 15:

Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz responds today to the first of eight questions sent in to him by AFM subscribers.

What are some of the characteristics of a mentally tough athlete? What leadership qualities do mentally tough athletes bring to the team? Did you have a favorite player who was mentally tough?

-Doug Heslip, National Academy of Sports Medicine Performance Enhancement Specialist and 15 year coaching veteran.

I don’t believe an individual is born mentally tough or mentally weak. I think this is a decision an individual makes through the challenges he faces during his lifetime. Everybody wants to play when the band is playing, the crowd is cheering, and the TV lights are on. But the question I ask is, “Can you live with losing and can you live with failure?”

Today, being mentally tough means refusing any difficulty, obstacle, or challenge that is going to keep us from reaching our objective. Yes, we are going to persevere, yes we are going to have difficulties, but we are going to find a way to be successful. Difficult, you are dad gum right, and this is why so few people achieve outstanding success because they get discouraged the first time something goes wrong.

I like to believe that everybody who ever played for me was mentally tough because of the rigors we put them through. You don’t make steel except by going through fire. You make it very difficult in practice so that they develop a mental toughness that nothing is going to discourage me and nothing is going to cause me to quit.

I hate to point out one single player because it would be unfair to the thousands at the different schools I coached who displayed mental toughness second to none. I am proud of our players.

Monday, November 14:

Today's clinic article posting is from Ken Wilmesherr, the offensive line coach at Grossmont College. It's entitled, " Creating Explosiveness Through the Ground and Creating Blocking Angles."

Friday, November 11:

Next Monday's new clinic article will be from Grossmont College Offensive Line Coach Ken Wilmesherr. It's entitled, " Creating Explosiveness Through the Ground and Creating Blocking Angles."

Thursday, November 10:

Posted today is the third (of four) drills from Auburn Running Backs Coach Tim Horton. His book - "Complete Running Back" - includes detailed drills for every situation. Today's posting includes "Developing Speed and Agility."

Wednesday, November 9:

Coach Eddie Fields is a regular contributor to www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com. A teacher as well at Space Coast High School in Cocoa, Florida, Coach Fields' latest article is posted today, entitled "Dear Son."

Tuesday, November 8th:

Bucknell Head Coach Joe Susan recently completed a 44-page E-book, "Bucknell Football's Weekly Game Plan Progression." Available now, the e-book contains a complete listing of priorities in getting ready for your next opponent. The package includes:
* Day-to-day game plan progressions.
* Detailed practice organization, Sunday-Friday.
* Installing formations in the run and pass game.
* What to emphasize at each practice.
* Preparations for game day - everything that needs to be done as a staff, with the team, and a complete detailed review of the game plan.

Monday, November 7:

Coach Charlie Stubbs' drills for quarterbacks (Part II) is posted today. In this installment, Coach Stubbs discusses 'Arm Strength (Velocity) Drills.'

Friday, November 4:
Part II of Coach Charlie Stubbs' drills for quarterbacks will be posted Monday - "Arm Strength (Velocity) Drills." Now retired, Coach Stubbs coached for 35 years, 27 of which were on the collegiate level. He coached at BYU, Alabama, Oregon State, Louisville, UNLV, Tulsa, Memphis, Nicholls State, Tennessee-Martin and Central Missouri.

Thursday, November 3:

Tim Horton is the running backs coach at Auburn and his new book is entitled, "Complete Running Back" published by Human Kinetics. Posted today is his drill to simulate catching a pass out of the backfield and taking a direct path to the end zone - 'The North-South Drill.'

Wednesday, November 2:

Bucknell Head Coach Joe Susan recently completed a 42 page e-book entitled, "Bucknell Football's Weekly Game Plan Progression." This detailed account of preparing day-by- day for your next opponent is available at AFMVideos.com for only $49.00.

Tuesday, November l:

Hall of Fame Coach Lou Holtz is coming to American Football Monthly. Beginning next week, the legendary coach will be answering your questions as part of "AFM Subscribers Ask." Each week a response to a coach's question will be posted.

Monday, October 31:

Today, the first of a two part series on quarterback drills will be posted. "Quarterback Drills to Improve Accuracy and Arm Strength" was written by retired high school and college coach, Charlie Stubbs. Coach Stubbs spent 35 years as a coach with 27 of them on the college level.

Friday, October 28:

Retired high school and college coach Charlie Stubbs has a reputation for being an offensive genius and quarterback guru. On Monday, the first of a two part series will be posted - "Quarterback Drills to Improve Arm Strength." Stubbs coached for 35 years, 27 of them at the collegiate level including stops at BYU, Alabama, Oregon State, Louisville, UNLV, Tulsa, Memphis, Nicholls State, Tennessee-Martin, and Central Missouri.

Thursday, October 27:

Tim Horton is the running backs coach at Auburn and helped the Tigers to a 2013 SEC Championship and a BCS Championship berth. His new book - "Complete Running Back" was just published by Human Kinetics. Today, and for the next three Tuesdays, one of Coach Horton's drills will be published. Today, the drill posted is, "One-on-One Route Versus Linebacker."

Wednesday, October 26:

Retired coach Tony DeMeo had the reputation of turning programs around. He did it at four different colleges, borrowing many ideas from the father of the Air Raid Offense, Hal Mumme. In this post, Coach DeMeo details a book review of S. C Gwynne's "The Perfect Pass." It's the story of Coach Mumme and the development of his unique offense.

Tuesday, October 25:

Eddie Fields, a coach and teacher at Space Coast High School (FL) has become a regular contributor to American Football Monthly.Posted today is his article reflecting on both his playing and coaching career - "Beyond the Scoreboard: What Football Means to Me - Win or Lose."

Monday, October 24:

Nick Pinkelman is a certified trainer for Explosive Performance, Inc. In today's posting, Coach Pinkelman details a strength and conditioning article, "In-Season Training: Improving Not Sustaining."

Friday, October 21:

On Monday, a new clinic article will be posted - "In-Season Training - Improving Not Sustaining" by Nick Pinkelman of Explosive Performance, Inc.

Thursday, October 20:

John Scanlan is a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and now a contributor to our website. His second article reflects on his experiences as a high school football player and is posted today.

Legendary coach Lou Holtz will be answering your questions. Please send your question to AFM's Managing Editor Rex Lardner - rlardner@afmmedia.com - and he will forward your question to Coach Holtz. Deadline is Friday, October 28.

Wednesday, October 19

Patrick Taylor is the offensive coordinator at North Surrey High School in North Carolina. His e-book - "Open Grass Reads" - is now available at AFMvideos .com. A detailed look at the air raid offense, the e-book is a perfect complement to Hal Mumme's Air Raid System.

Tuesday, October 18

Author S.C. Gwynne explores the genius of Hal Mumme, arguably one of the most influential football coaches of the last 50 years. The book is entitled, 'The Perfect Pass - American Genius and the Reinvention of Football.

Mumme's Air Raid System is available at https://arqb.secureorderingonline.com

Monday, October 17:

An excerpt from the book, "Saban: The Making of a Coach" is posted today on AmericanFootballMonthly.com.

Friday, October 14

Next Monday, a new article will be posted - "In a League of His Own' - is an excerpt from Monte Burke's recent book, "Saban: The Making of a Coach."

Thursday, October 13

Charlie Stubbs is considered to have one of the finest offensive coaching minds in football. Recently retired after 35 years of coaching on both the high school and college level, Coach Stubbs will be a regular contributor to www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com.

Among other stops, Stubbs was the OC at Louisville when their passing offense ranked # 6 in the nation. Stubbs coached three All-American quarterbacks and most recently was the head coach at Nicholls State.

His first article, posted today is entitled, " Qualities - Including Intangibles - Needed to be a Successful Quarterback."

Wednesday, October 12

Jeff Hancock is the head coach at Vidalia High School in Louisiana and a member of AFM's Editorial Advisory Board. We asked Coach Hancock his goals before the season. This was his response:

First and foremost our primary team goal entering year three of restoring the program is to "Play11". We have a ten game regular season and to play an 11th game would mean that we have made the playoffs where it becomes a whole new season where anything is possible. The other meaning for "Play11" is that all eleven on the field play together. This is another team goal we have for this year, playing together and for each other as one. The third team goal we have this year is to "communicate". We want to hear and see an offense and defense that communicates with each other. The best teams communicate and talk during the course of a game. Finally, we want to be "relentless" in our effort in practice, the classroom, and on the field.

Tuesday, October 11

Eddie Fields is both a coach and teacher at Space Coast High School in Cocoa, Florida. He is also a frequent contributor to AFM and his second article is posted today - "What Football Means to Me - Win or Lose."

Monday, October 10

Posted today is part II of 'Freshman Development - Analyze, Apply, Adapt' by Bryan Miller, the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Navy.

Friday, October 7

On Monday, Part II of 'Freshman Development - Analyze, Apply, Adapt' will be posted. The article was written by Bryan Miller, the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Navy.

Thursday, October 6

Patrick Taylor is the offensive coordinator at North Surry High School (NC) and a disciple of the Air Raid Offense. He recently completed a 42 page e-Book - "Open Grass Reads" - which details the cognitive development of quarterbacks as they learn this offense. Now available at AFMvideos.com this is the perfect complement to Hal Mumme's Air Raid System.

Wednesday, October 5

Shawn Liotta is the head coach at Albert Gallatin High School in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. A member of our Editorial Advisory Board, we asked Coach Liotta his goals for this season. His response:

In taking over a program that is currently on a 25 game losing streak and has the worst winning percentage of any team in our region over the past 20 years, we are facing many challenges. Our goal is to create a complete culture change in the program. We want to create an environment where our players compete every rep at practice and every snap on game night. By implementing a disciplined approach to our daily routine, implementing our record setting no huddle offensive system, and setting expectations we are starting to see improvement both on and off the field.

Tuesday, October 4

John Scanlan is a 1983 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel. He is pursuing writing as a second career and will be a regular contributor to AmericanFootballMonthly.com. His first article - on his days as a high school player and one influential coach - is posted today.

Monday, October 3

Today's new article was written by Bryan Miller, the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Navy. Entitled, 'Freshman Development - Analyze, Apply, Adapt,' the article focuses on a training program for incoming college freshman (Part I).

Friday, September 30:

A new clinic article will be posted on Monday, October 3rd - 'Developing Freshmen - Analyze, Apply, Adapt' - by Bryan Miller, the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the United States Naval academy.

Thursday, September 29:

Patrick Taylor is the offensive coordinator at North Surry High School in North Carolina. His e-book, 'Open Grass Reads' is now available at AFMvideos.com. It's the perfect compliment to Hal Mumme's Air Raid System. In addition to actual videos and plays, the e-book is a perfect teaching tool for training your quarterbacks.

Wednesday, September 28:

Hal Mumme is the father of the Air Raid Offense and the head coach at Belhaven University. He is also a member of AFM's Editorial Advisory Board. When asked about his goals this season, this was his response:

Our goals at Belhaven this year as we continue to transition to the NCAA are twofold:

1. Win one game per week and focus only on that.
2. When and if we get 6 wins, then focus our goal on making it to the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association's Victory Bowl.

Tuesday, September 27:

Posted today is Coach Gifford Lindheim's article on 'Changing the Culture." A few years ago Coach Lindheim became the head coach at Santa Monica College. Still there, the article details how he and his staff turned the program around.

Monday, September 26

Eddie Fields is a coach and teacher in Cocoa, Florida. He has spent the last 14 years coaching at the high school and college level in Indiana, North Carolina and Florida and is now a regular contributor to www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com. He offers this article on 'What Football Means to Me - Win or Lose.'

Friday, September 23:

A new clinic article will be posted on Monday, September 26. A few years ago Coach Gifford Lindheim was appointed interim head coach at Santa Monica College. His article, "Changing the Culture" details how he turned the program around.



Thursday, September 22:

Hal Mumme's Air Raid System is now available at AirRaid.AFMVideos.com and includes the complete package of video, plays, and available webinars.

A new book on his philosophy and strategy will also be released soon. "The Perfect Pass" by S. C. Gwynne chronicles Mumme's life as the Godfather of the Air Raid offense. Excerpts will be posted from the book later this fall.

Wednesday, September 21:

Tim Smith is the head coach at Leander High School in Texas and a member of AFM's Editorial Advisory Board. We asked him his goals for the season:

We have the same goals for our team every year.

We want to compete and win our one on one's every play, whether it is practice or a game. We will put our kids in adverse situations to make them think, react and compete at a high level and at a high tempo. We are getting to a point in our program where it is becoming second nature.

Our second goal is to improve. I learned From Coach Hal Mumme you can't get bored with the fundamentals and the repetition it takes to improve. Our players take a lot of pride in mechanics and the techniques they are taught. I tell our players every day to demand to be coached hard.

Our third goal is to train our young. If you come to our practice our younger players get a lot of reps. You will see our older players coaching them and encouraging them to get better and to do things right. It has created a really cool atmosphere during our sub varsity games where our varsity kids get so excited and are very invested in the play of our younger players.

Our last goal is to make a difference in someone's life other than themselves every day.. something as simple as holding a door, carrying a package or helping to clean a lunch table.. make a difference.

Tuesday, September 20:

John Sala is the Head Coach of Anderson University in Indiana. Posted today is a three minute video of his philosophy of coaching with character being given the highest priority.

We want to hear from you and post similar videos of philosophy and strategy - it's a great way to gain exposure for your program. Just send the clips to AFM's Managing Editor Rex Lardner - rlardner@afmmedia.com.

Monday, September 19:

Posted today is the new clinic article, "Eight Parts of the Body that are Crucial for QB Accuracy." It was written by Mitch Dahlen, the Quarterbacks Coach at the College of Idaho and includes the complete mechanics and technique necessary to be a successful quarterback.

Friday, September 16:

On Monday, a new clinic article will be posted - "8 Parts of the Body That are Crucial to a Quarterback's Accuracy" by College of Idaho Quarterbacks Coach Mitch Dahlen. This includes the feet, knees, hip, hands, off-shoulder, elbow, throwing shoulder and the eyes.

Thursday, September 15:

Each week www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com will post the season goals of one of the members of AFM's Editorial Advisory Board. The first one comes from Steve Specht, Head Coach of St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati. Specht is a two time state champion:

Why do I email this…simple…you ask about goals and we have learned early that the only attainable goals are the ones in which you can control. I’m not into establishing team goals but do encourage kids to establish personal goals. Having said this, I believe High School kids need to learn some basic fundamental beliefs that guide them into their futures. With this in mind, I challenge my players with the same three basic tenets and offer you offer the following:

1) Goal #1 – Love one another. Is there anything else?

2) Goal #2 – Be the best you…you can possibly be. Regardless of outside forces the only thing we control in life is how hard we work and the attitude we bring to the locker room, practice field and game field. Ultimately this attitude leads to the men we become and the future we hold. What else is there? We choose our actions…we do not choose the consequences of these actions. Make the actions conducive to the man we hope to become and continue to be our best.

3) Goal #3 – Lean on one another when times get tough. CHOOSE TEAM FIRST! Next man up is the way life strikes. When someone goes down someone else must replace. Nature is not kind and life does not care how you feel or whether or not your feelings are hurt. The world does not revolve around anyone or anything…it was here first. If you put yourself first life will put you last. DON’T EVER FORGET THIS!

Wednesday, September 14:

Tim Tobin is a former high school and college coach as well as an international coach for five years. Posted today is his article from his experiences as an international coach. "Building a Successful International Program" includes ten detailed priorities that are essential for success.

Tuesday, September 13: In addition to the new five set of DVDs - "Simplistic Multiplicity - Shutting Down the Spread Offense - now available at AFMvideos.com, there will be another four-set series that will be ready soon. It's the work of John Palmer, the Head Coach at Port St. Joe High School (FL). Entitled "The Fling-T Offense," Coach Palmer's offense is a pass friendly rendition of the run-oriented Wing-T that's adaptable to any offense.

Monday, September 12: Posted today is the new clinic article from Mark Theophel, the defensive coordinator for Hartwick College. Coach Theophel's article - "Variations for the 3-3 Stack Defense" - includes 11 diagrams.

Friday, September 9:

www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com will be posting a new clinic article this coming Monday, September 12. "Variations with the 3-3 Stack Defense" was written by Hartwick College’s Defensive Coordinator Mark Theophel. The article includes 11 different diagrams showing the various options that can be use with this defense.

Thursday, September 8th

Eddie Fields is a coach and teacher in Cocoa, Florida. He has spent the last 14 years coaching at the high school and college level in Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida. Coach Fields will be a regular contributor to www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com and offers this perspective, posted today, on "What Football Means to Me – Win or Lose."

Wednesday, September 7th

The five-set DVD series, "Simplistic Multiplicity – Shutting Down the Spread Offense" is now available at AFMvideos.com. The work of Head Coach Tommy Lewis and Defensive Coordinator Jamie Lemmond from Victory Christian Academy in Lakeland, Florida, this DVD series details how to stop the spread run game and pass game. The titles include:

#1 – Defining Our Multiplicity
#2 – Stopping the Run-Pass Option
#3 – Using Multiplicity to Defend the Jet Sweep Series
#4 - Stopping the Spread offense Passing Game
#5 – Forcing Turnovers

Tuesday, September 6th

Travis Burkett is the Assistant Head Coach at Cornell University and a frequent contributor to AFM. His latest clinic article, posted today, is entitled, "Coverage 101: General Thoughts, Zone Principles, and Coverage Menu."

Monday, September 5th

Posted today is a new clinic article written by Mt. St. Joseph’s Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Shibinski. Coach Shininski details a complete in-season strength and conditioning program, emphasizing the importance of having an in-season training program. Mt. St. Joseph's In-Season Training Program includes a complete listing of workouts that every program can use.

Friday, September 2:

A new clinic article will be posted on Labor Day: 'A Complete In-Season Training Program' by Mike Shibinski, the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Mount Saint Joseph University in Cincinnati.

Thursday, September l:

John Palmer is the head Coach at Port St. Joe High School in Florida and runs a modified version of the wing-T, entitled 'The Fling-T.' Easily adaptable to any offense, his four set series of DVDs will be available soon at AFMvideos.com. Terminology, actual run and pass plays as well as game film are all included in this series.

Wednesday, August 31:

There are many Woody Hayes stories but this is my favorite. One year Ohio State was beating Michigan soundly and the Buckeyes scored near the end of the game to go ahead, 48-0. Hayes then had his team go for a two-point conversion rather than kicking the extra point. When asked by a reporter why he went for two at that time, Hayes responded, "because I couldn't go for 3!"

Tuesday, August 30:

How do you stop the spread offense? It certainly keeps defensive coordinators up at night. Coaches Tommy Lewis and Jamie Lemmond from Victory Christian Academy (FL) have just completed a five set series on doing just that - shutting down the spread. The DVDs are available soon at AFMvideos.com.

Monday, August 29:

Ken Wilmesheer, the Offensive Line Coach at Grossmont College, is the author of today's posted clinic article: 'Pass Protection: Basic Footwork.' A new clinic article will be posted each week.

Friday, August 26:

A new clinic will be posted next Monday - an offensive clinic article on 'Proper Footwork for Offensive Linemen' by Ken Wilmesheer, the offensive line coach at Grossmont College.

Thursday, August 25:

We welcome any fundraising ideas you may have. Posted today will be a fundraising article written by a coach that has mentored players all over Europe. He writes about what fundraising ideas have worked for him and his teams throughout the countries in which he has coached.

Wednesday, August 24:

AFM is surveying high school and college coaches for their 'Best Plays.' We would like to post video of your favorite play and include both a diagram and description of the play. Just send your bread 'n butter play to AFM's Managing Editor Rex Lardner - rlardner@afmmedia.com.

Tuesday, August 23:

'Being Mentally Tough' is the subject and posted today. It was written by former coach Kevin Marks. Now a member of the science and health department at Solano College, Marks will be contributing regularly to AmericanFootballMonthly.com on various subjects related to sports psychology.

Monday, August 22:

A new clinic article will be posted every Monday, beginning today. The initial subject is 'Advice For Young Coaches' written by former East Texas Baptist University coach Keith Pigott.

Friday, August 19:

Beginning this coming Monday, a new clinic article will be posted every Monday throughout the 2016 season. In addition to articles on offense, defense, and special teams, other topics will include strength and conditioning, motivation, and leadership.

The First article will be: "Advice for Young Coaches", written by former East Texas Baptist University Assistant Coach Keith Pigott. It's an article we believe every coach should read. Thursday, August 18:

Texas Wesleyan University is resurrecting their football program after a drought of 75 years. TWU is scheduled to play their first season of football since 1941 next fall. The head coach, Joe Prud'homme is in the process of putting all the pieces together for next August.

Coach Prud'homme will be contributing to AFM later this fall in an article he will be writing on the priorities of putting a football program together. Stay tuned!

Wednesday, August 17:

AFMvideos.com will be releasing a five set series of DVDs soon entitled, "Simplistic Multiplicity: Shutting Down the Spread Offense." Victory Christian Academy Head Coach Tommy Lewis and Defensive Coordinator Jamie Lemmond produced the series which details stopping the spread running and passing game.

Tuesday, August 16:

The perfect compliment to Hal Mumme's Air Raid system will be available soon. Patrick Wilson, the offensive coordinator at North Surry High School (NC) has written an eBook entitled, "Open Grass Reads: Cognitive Training the Air Raid Quarterback." Coach Wilson details the step-by-step process in training your quarterback to be as efficient as possible and will be ready soon at AFMVideos.com.

Monday, August 15:

Posted today is an additional Point/Counterpoint feature on 'The Blitz: How to Defend it vs. How to Make it as Efficient as Possible.' The two coaches partaking in the article are Jim Hilvert, the head coach at La Salle High School in Cincinnati and Jeff DiSandro, the offensive coordinator at Olivet Nazarene University.

Read the article

Friday, August 12:

Next Monday an additional Point/Counterpoint will be posted on AmericanFootballMonthly.com. The subject is 'The Blitz: How to Defend it vs. How to Make it as Efficient as Possible.' AFM asked two coaches - La Salle High School (OH) Head Coach Jim Hilvert and Olivet Nazarene Offensive Coordinator Jeff DiSandro - to discuss the subject. You don't want to miss it!

Thursday, August 11:

Beginning Monday, August 22 a new clinic article will be posted on AmericanFootballmonthly.com. Each Monday a different clinic article will be posted throughout the fall on a variety of topics including offense, defense, special teams, strength and conditioning and leadership.

Wednesday, August 10:

In the next issue of AFM, Auburn's outstanding special teams play will be featured. Additionally, clinic articles on the Power Play, Blocking a Punt, and Defending Play-Action Passing will be included. An excerpt from the new book, 'Saban' will be featured in 'From the Coach's Bookshelf.'

Tuesday, August 9:

AFM now has an editorial board to guide both the publication and website. Each coach will be giving their respective input on clinic articles and topics they would like to see. The board consists of:

* Mike Leach, Head Coach, Washington State
* Hal Mumme, Head Coach, Belhaven University
* Steve Specht, Head Coach, St. Xavier High School (OH)
* Jeff Hancock, Head Coach, Vidalia High School (LA)
* Inman Sherman, retired Head Coach, South Sumter High School (FL)
* Shawn Liotta, Head Coach, Albert Gallatin High School (PA)
* Tim Smith, Head Coach, Leander High School (TX)

Monday, August 8:

Shawn Liotta, architect of the No Huddle, No Mercy offense, recently sat down with AFM and talked about his offense. The Q & A is posted today. Coach Liotta details the origins of his offense, the basic strategy of his offense, and his philosophy in calling plays. His 2014 team scored 958 points in 16 games, the second highest scoring team total in the history of high school football.

Read the article Here

Friday, August 5th:

One of the most important challenges facing every football program is FUNDRAISING. We are looking for the best ideas that have worked for you. Share them with your fellow coaches across the football community. What has worked best…how you did it, when and how did you get involved? There will be a $250 AFM reward for the best idea.

Send your information to Managing Editor Rex Lardner (rlardner@afmmedia.com).

Thursday, August 4th:

Recently retired Head Coach Inman Sherman of South Sumter High School in Bushnell, Florida, just completed a three set series of DVDs that will be available soon at AFMVideos.com. Coach Sherman led South Sumter for 32 years (1984-2015) and his teams won 39 consecutive regular season games from 2011-2015.

His three-part series, "Priorities: How to Turn a Program Around, Practice Planning, and Defensive Philosophies and Strategies" includes a detailed priority listing of how to change your program - stay tuned!

Wednesday, August 3rd:

Posted throughout August will be additional X's and O's clinics beginning on Monday, August 22th. Each week there will be a new, in depth clinic. We welcome any clinics that you would like to have posted or published - just send them to AFM's Managing Editor Rex Lardner at rlardner@afmmedia.com.

Tuesday, August 2nd:

With the conclusion of our current Point/Counterpoint, there will be two new additions to AmericanFootballMonthly.com. A detailed Q & A with ShawnLiotta will be posted on August 8th. Coach Liotta is the architect of the 'No-Huddle, No Mercy' offense.

The following Monday - August 15 - an additional Point/Counterpoint will be posted. The topic is the blitz - "How to Stop it vs. How to Make it Work."

Monday, August lst:

The final play of our Point/Counterpoint series is posted today matching Shawn Liotta's 'No-Huddle, No Mercy' offense vs. Steve Specht's 3-3-5 defense. The situation is third and goal at the 7-yard line with the score tied and one minute left to play.

We want to hear from you . You can vote as to which one you feel - offense or defense - has the edge. Click to Vote

Friday, July 29th:

Coming soon, the next issue of American Football Monthly includes a cover story on Hal Mumme, the Godfather of the Air Raid Offense, a Q & A with 11 State Champion Head Coaches, and clinics on offense, defense, and special teams play. Additionally, Erick Streelman, the athletic director at Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington, writes a candid Your Take entitled, 'I Hate Banquets.' You will enjoy this issue.

Thursday, July 28:

Earlier in the year, Coach Shawn Liotta, architect of the No-Huddle, No Mercy offense, completed a Q & A article on his explosive offense. Coach Liotta spoke about the origins of the offense, its basic strategy, how he scripts plays based on down and distance, and how critical it is to get the ball into the hands of his playmakers. The complete Q & A will be posted on AmericanFootballMonthly.com in August - you don't want to miss it.

Wednesday, July 27:

We want to hear from you. With fall camp around the corner, send us your clinics and blogs. We will then publish the articles in an upcoming issue of AFM and post your blogs on both our website and Facebook.

Tuesday, July 26:

In case you missed it, take a look at Coach Tim Tobin's blog on nutrition. It includes a complete dietary plan for the high school football player, "Nutrition for the High School Athlete.' Tobin has coached on both the high school and college level and is currently training athletes in Europe.

Monday, July 25th:

Posted today is the third play in the Point/Counterpoint series (of four plays) matching Shawn Liotta's No-Huddle, No Mercy offense and Steve Specht's 3-3-5 defense. The situation is third and ten from the opponent's 30-yard line. Let us know your thoughts - vote at AmericanFootballMonthly.com on who you feel has the edge - the offense or the defense.

Friday, July 22nd:

We want to hear from you. We welcome both your clinic articles and blogs as August camps begin soon. Send us your clinic articles and we will publish them in future issues of American Football Monthly. Additionally, your blog columns will be posted on our web site, AmericanFootballMonthly.com. Just send them to AFM's Managing Editor Rex Lardner at rlardner@afmmedia.com.

Thursday, July 21st:

In addition to the new Justin Conyers DVDs on converting a college 4-2-5 defense to an efficient high school defense, AFMvideos.com will have two additional sets of DVDs available soon. They include a series of DVDs on defending the spread offense and an additional set of videos on the Fling-T, a pass friendly variation of the more traditional Wing-T offense. You don't want to miss either DVD set.

July 20:

The next issue of American Football Monthly includes a variety of clinics. Among them:
* Off-Season Drills for offensive Linemen
By Bart Miller, Offensive Line Coach, Florida Atlantic University
* Locking Down a Slot Receiver
By Clayton White, Safeties Coach, North Carolina State University
* The Fire Zone Blitz
By P.J. Volker, Linebackers Coach, Georgia State University

July 19:

Former college assistant coach Tim Tobin wrote an article for high school football players on a 'Complete Guide to Nutrition.' Posted today, the article contains information on what to eat and what not to eat during the course of the school year. Coach Tobin is currently training athletes in Europe.

Monday July 18:

Today is the posting of the second of four plays in the Point/Counterpoint series matching Shawn Liotta's No-Huddle, No Mercy offense and Steve Specht's 3-3-5 defense. The situation is second and five from midfield with two minutes to go in the first half. Send us your vote as to whom you think is the better strategy - offense or defense.

Friday, July 15:

We want to hear from you – let us know if you would consider writing a clinic article on some phase of offense, defense, or special teams and we’ll either publish it in American Football Monthly or post it on our website – www.AmericanFootballMonthly.com. Additionally, we would welcome coaching blogs from you that can also be posted on the website. Just send your clinic and/or blog to Managing Editor Rex Lardner – rlardner@afmmedia.com.

Thursday, July 14:

In the next issue of AFM – coming out shortly – 11 state champion head coaches were asked if they used any motivational techniques on how to get their team ready for the state championship game. Coach Steve Matthews of Knoxville Catholic High School asked the local police canine unit to come to a practice. They demonstrated an attack dog going after a suspect with the idea that the team had to be a fierce attacking team with an attacking dog mentality to win the state championship. It worked!

Wednesday, July 13:

An additional set of DVDs will be available soon at AFMvideos.com. ‘The Fling-T Offense’ consists of four videos produced by Port St. Joe High School Head Coach John Palmer, a Florida state champion. The ‘Fling-T’ offense is a pass-friendly rendition of the run-oriented wing-T and is easily adaptable to any offense.

Tuesday, July 12:

AFMvideos.com is currently editing two sets of DVDs that will be released soon. One includes a five-set series of videos entitled, ‘Simplicity Multiplicity – Shutting Down the Spread Offense.’ This series was produced by two coaches from state champion Victory Christian Academy in Lakeland, Florida – Head Coach Tommy Lewis and Defensive Coordinator Jamie Lemmond.

Monday, July 11: Today the first play in our ‘Point/Counterpoint’ series takes place, matching Shawn Liotta’s No-Huddle, No Mercy Offense and Steve Specht’s attacking 3-3-5 defense.

The first play is now posted – the first play of the game. It is first and ten on the 20-yard line on the left hash. Send us your comments on Point/Counterpoint and we’ll post the results.

Friday, July 8th:

We want to hear from you.

We are starting a new feature on AmericanFootballMonthly.com and are looking for your ‘Best Play.’ Send us a short explanation of your bread ‘n butter play along with a diagram and video, if you have it available, and we’ll post it in the website.

Send the items to rlardner@afmmedia.com. Look forward to hearing from you.

Thursday, July 7th:

Coming soon to AmericanFootballMonthly.com is ‘Point-Counterpoint’ matching the offensive mind of Shawn Liotta and the defensive mind of Steve Specht. Liotta is the creator of the ‘No Huddle, No Mercy’ offense in which his team averaged nearly 60 points per game and became the second highest scoring offense in the history of high school football. He currently has a five-set series of DVDs available at AFMVideos.com on his potent offense.

Steve Specht has been St. Xavier’s (OH) Head Coach since 2004, architect of the 3-3-5 defense and a two time state champion. He has also been named the NFL High School Coach of the Year and a two-time recipient of the Ohio High School Coach of the Year award. He also has a series of DVDs available at AFMVideos.com on his defense.

Point-Counterpoint consists of four different down and distance situations. Coach Liotta diagrams his formation, while Coach Specht then counters with a defensive alignment. From there, the play is called and defended. You don’t want to miss this series coming in July.

Wednesday, July 6th:

AFMVideos.com has just released a five-part series of DVDs entitled “Converting the College 4-2-5 to an Efficient High School Defense.” While the defensive coordinator last fall at Nansemund Suffolk Academy in Virginia, Justin Conyers helped his team win a Virginia State Championship.

Now the head coach at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach, Conyers outlines each video with detailed diagrams and player-specific responsibilities as illustrated with a whiteboard. Many of the principles are taken by two college powers known for their 4-2-5 defense – TCU and Virginia Tech.

Tuesday, July 5th:

Hal Mumme is now the head coach at Belhaven University in Mississippi and the architect of the Air Raid Offense. Featured in the next issue of AFM, Mumme was a head coach at Iowa Wesleyan, Kentucky, Southeastern Louisiana, New Mexico State and McMurry University.

While at McMurry, Mumme recorded a 27-16 record in four seasons, resurrecting a program that had not had a winning season for eight seasons prior to his arrival. In 2011, McMurry went 9-3 and recorded their first post-season playoff win since 1949 by beating Trinity in the first round of the Division III playoffs.

Coach Mumme’s Air Raid system is available at Air Raid.AFMVideos.com


Monday, July 4th

In our next issue of American Football Monthly – scheduled to be published in mid-July – the Godfather of the Air Raid Offense is featured. Hal Mumme has been called, “One of a handful of authentic offensive geniuses in the history of American football.”

Additionally, our next issue will also include:

· A question and answer session with 11 state champion head coaches from last fall. How did their respective teams deal with adversity and what advice would you give to those programs that have struggled with playoff runs?

· How to Maximize Your Offense in the Real world of High School Football – youth coach Jay Stolfi details the Double Gun Offense that is both simple to understand and install.

· Locking Down a Slot Wide Receiver – North Carolina State University Safeties Coach Clayton White provides both technique and drills.

· Special Teams Organization for Competition Drills and Circuits – By Kerry Webb, Special Teams Coordinator at Jacksonville University.

· Football Specific Conditioning – By the strength and conditioning staff of San Jose State University.

Plus, in the ‘Coach to Coach’ segment, ‘Coaching Staff Self-Improvement from the Inside-Out.’