Lesson 1 – Advanced Evaluation & Foundation Reset
Objective: Assess power, speed, and skill at a higher level.
Evaluation Tests:
Speed/Explosiveness:
10-yard split + 40-yard dash (timed electronically if possible).
Broad jump & vertical jump.
Agility: Pro agility shuttle (5-10-5) & L-drill (3-cone).
Strength:
Max reps at 225 bench (or % bodyweight for lighter athletes).
Trap bar deadlift 3RM.
Pull-up test.
Conditioning: 300-yard shuttle (standard football test).
Football Skills:
Stance/burst with competition (vs. partner).
Route running or mirror drill.
Ball security in contact drill.
What to Look For:
Explosiveness off first step.
Clean, powerful mechanics in sprint and lifts.
Game-level conditioning (short burst recovery).
Fluid hips & balance during football skills.
Workout (Light Teaching):
Dynamic warm-up → sprint mechanics.
Speed contrast work (resisted sprints + free sprints).
Mobility & activation circuit.
Lessons 11+ – Performance & Position Mastery
Objective: Game-ready conditioning, advanced football IQ, position-specific sharpening.
Workout Template:
Strength (Maintenance / Explosive):
Heavy lifts maintained at 80–90% (lower volume).
Power-focused (cleans, jumps, med ball throws).
Speed & Agility:
Combine-style testing refinement.
Position-specific reaction drills (WR breaks, OL pass pro sets, DB backpedal reads).
Football Skills (Position Focus):
Linemen: Punch + recover, 1v1 mirror, double-team leverage.
RB/WR/DB: Full route tree, catching contested balls, 1v1 coverage.
QB: Throwing on move, pressure pocket drills.
LB: Block shed → pursuit, zone drops, coverage.
Conditioning:
Game simulation intervals (15-play drives, 6–8s bursts w/ 20s rest).
Competitive team-style conditioning (relays, pursuit angles, turnover circuits).
Evaluations (Every 4 Weeks):
Retest Lesson 1 combine metrics.
Position-specific testing (route sharpness, blocking hand speed, throw accuracy).
Growth noted in:
Physical: Stronger, faster, more powerful.
Football IQ: Reads, timing, awareness.
Leadership/Confidence: Demanding pace, finishing drills strong.
Coach’s Eye – What You’re Looking For
Lesson 1: Elite vs average athleticism, base strength, and conditioning level.
Lessons 2–3: Explosiveness, form under higher load, skill in competition drills.
Lessons 4–10: Noticeable speed/power gains, efficient football movement, sharper game endurance.
Lessons 11+: Position mastery, consistency, leadership, game-ready execution.
Lessons 4–10 – Development Phase (High-Performance Training)
Objective: Maximize physical development + game-ready football skills.
Workout Template:
Warm-Up: Sprint mechanics + plyometric prep.
Strength (3-Day Rotation Example):
Lower: Front squat, RDL, step-ups, core.
Upper: Bench, pull-ups, overhead press, rows.
Explosive/Hybrid: Cleans/snatches, jump squats, med ball throws.
Speed & Agility:
Max-velocity sprints (flying 30s, resisted sprints).
COD with reaction cues (partner/random signals).
Plyometrics: Depth jumps, broad jump to sprint.
Football Skill Work:
Ball security under contact.
Route running (cuts, breaks, top-speed catches).
OL/DL: Pass rush vs. mirror, block shedding, leverage.
DB/LB: Backpedal → break, shuffle → plant & drive.
Conditioning:
Football-tempo circuits (6s sprint, 25s rest, repeat 12x).
Pursuit drill (angles, chase down).
What to Look For:
Increased max power (jumps, lifts, bar speed).
Speed endurance (holding sprint times deep into reps).
Smooth football mechanics under fatigue.
Competitive mindset in drills.
Lessons 2–3 – Strength & Football Movement Foundations
Objective: Reinforce athletic base with intensity, add explosive football skills.
Workout:
Warm-Up: Acceleration drills, plyometric skips, mobility.
Strength (Explosive Focus):
Olympic lift variation (power clean / hang clean).
Front squat or trap bar deadlift.
Bench press or explosive push-up.
Weighted pull-ups.
Speed & Agility:
Flying 20s (build-up sprint, hit top speed).
Cone reaction drills (coach points left/right).
Football Fundamentals:
Contact ball-security circuit (partner strips).
WR/DB: Route tree basics + break timing.
OL/DL: Hand placement, punch drill, mirror drill.
Conditioning: Repeated sprint ability (8 x 40 yd, 30s rest).
What to Look For:
Power transfer (hips driving bar, sprint, jump).
Explosiveness under fatigue.
Technique under competition (ball security, routes, blocking).