Former Nittany Lion FB, USA Eagle rugby, S&C coach, FB coach. Current Skills Coach | Tackle Specialist | Contact Prep | Drill Design
Joined February 2013
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May 28
Oh! I think I like that one. “Fear is contaminated faith” when it comes to performance.
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May 22
Drill design fundamental.
If trying to work on something, instead of reducing it down to just do that thing, challenge it.
Over last two years I have used jumps and hops to force “high hips” and challenge dropping quickly, doing so also emphasis low by forcing high start.
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May 21
They are firmer & denser than other pads. There are 2…and hips….and joint. They move. You can easily see who “gets to far leg” and whose clamp controls it.
Also, I got to play with the prototypes so I feel kinda cool.
May 21
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Andrew Ryland retweeted
May 15
“If you grab it, you own it…” I believe it was @ADRCoachDev who taught me that.
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Dip and drive. Sink and Go.
The ability to strike is massive and too many condense way too early. Think Ploy, done and in fast.
Big power, small spaces from all different starting positions.
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Simply crushed.
Would be impossible to say how much this man helped me to live my dream.
In Loving Memory of Penn State Physician Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli newsivo.today/dr-sebastianel…
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Beyond “squeeze the air out of the bag” this is my go-to to learn how strong you have to be to really control a human why is trying to get away. Win the space. Win the hit. Win the grapple. Dominant clamp.
@smperformance_ with the clip
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Apr 30
New Zealand All Blacks. Got to get your hits in. Fast. Hard. Need to: be in good timing, power coordination, accuracy,speed of stroke and working through that big bump-robust to contact.
To limit contact load, bags and mats can be a good inseason choice.
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Apr 28
One (of many) tings I stole from RG. If you want to train a specific part of
The tackle. Don’t reduce it down (make it look pretty) make the focus area the hardest part. The drill design should “Force” the key aspect, or lose the rep.
Apr 26
Tackle Technique:
- Continually rep different levels (Lev 1 - in this film…don’t forget Lev 2 & 3)
- Coach put pressure on player in Track & Prep phases
- Tackler, get around the edge & drop height
- Tackler, has to square up late
- Tackler, connect and accelerate the feet
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Apr 27
It’s the little bump.
A good drill will get people out of good positions. Good players can reshape/refind the right body position. The game is chaotic and blockers get paid millions too. Better learn to navigate non-perfect.
Apr 26
Tackle Technique:
- Continually rep different levels (Lev 1 - in this film…don’t forget Lev 2 & 3)
- Coach put pressure on player in Track & Prep phases
- Tackler, get around the edge & drop height
- Tackler, has to square up late
- Tackler, connect and accelerate the feet
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Apr 18
Last clip. Huge hit but arms still get around. Hand to far wrist is normally a good sign we got deep into the tackle.
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Andrew Ryland retweeted
Apr 16
.@RiddellSports is sitting on the best tackling tech in the game and keeping it relatively quiet.
These @RichieGrayGSI dummies and shields are the absolute best on the market.
From Little League to the NFL, these are essential for teaching technique and finish.
Every program in the country needs them!
If you are a coach, go talk to your rep.
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It’s ok to add a little wiggle and cut to your tackle drills. I promise.
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RTP progression from @RichieGrayGSI @AthleteShoulder simple thoughts for better progressions. Example below:
1-ISOs to refund/reeducate body shape.
2-Player movement stationary standalone bag.
3-Player and bag moving (un resisted).
4-Player and bag moving w/weight behind it.
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2 great guys I respect (@richiegraygsi & @AthleteShoulder) whose work I admirer. Excited for the shoulder RTP program &love that we are incorporating technical coaching into RTP. Bags in bottom right range 33-72 lbs. Confidence to strike again; confidence in the shoulder “shock”.
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Mar 24
One of the new All Blacks coaching staff. Do t have to know him or rugby to know that guy.
The crusty old coach (in the best possible way) reminding everyone to nail the basics
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Mar 23
“Enjoy the suffering”.
With kids we often “hide the hard work” but adults and pros appreciate it too.
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Mar 22
This might be the most mature answer I’ve ever heard about skills from a college athlete.
Mar 22
Two-time @NCAAWrestling Champ Mitchell Mesenbrink reveals his creative process when learning and developing techniques 🗣️
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