|
|
|
A Kick Return System
Bernie Anderson, Head Coach An overview of special teams philosophy, NMU’s kick return system, and off-season drills.
|
|
Man-to-Man Teaching Progression
Chadd Braine, Def. Coordinator An overview of defensive back fundamentals with an emphasis on bump and cushion coverage.
|
|
Playing on the Offensive Line
Jeff Duvendeck, Off. Coordinator Covers the characteristics and fundamentals demanded of NMU offensive lineman.
|
|
Coaching Running Backs
Eric Duchaj, RB Coach An Overview of the basic techniques and drills used to develop running backs.
|
|
The NMU Outside Linebacker
Matt Bush, OLB Coach An overview of outside linebacker play, including how to take on blocks, tackle and rush the passer.
|
|
NMU Defensive Line Play: A 5-Point Progression
Ethan Jeros, D Line Coach Covers the five-point progression designed to stop the run and rush the passer.
|
|
The Words of a Champion Part I
Tom Wender, Linebackers Coach MHSFCA Hall of Fame coach discusses building a successful program and how to change a losing attitude.
|
|
The Words of a Champion Part II
Tom Wender, Linebackers Coach MHSFCA Hall of Fame coach discusses responsibility of the head coach and gives advice to young coaches.
|
|
Turning Adversity Into Opportunity
Bernie Anderson, Head Coach Coach Anderson discusses how to turn adversity into opportunity, and the three questions that are the foundation of the NMU program.
|
|
Coaching Quarterbacks
Dan Mettlach, Quarterbacks Coach An Overview of the basic techniques and drills used to develop quarterbacks.
|
|
Linebacker Drops in the Traditional 3-Deep Zone
Chadd Braine, Def. Coordinator An overview of linebacker play in the 3-deep zone including adjustments to one-back sets and trips.
|
|
NMU Football Championship Manual: Part I
NMU Football Staff Provides guidelines for success on and off the field. Covers Academics, Body Maintenance and Character/Attitude.
|
|
NMU Football Championship Manual: Part II
NMU Football Staff Provides guidelines for success on and off the field. Covers Speed/Strength/Football Skills and Knowledge of the Game.
|
|
The Equipment Manager
John Tessaro, Equip. Manager How the role of the equipment manager has changed, and how it impacts the team.
|
|
Coach/Athletic Trainer Relationship
Kris Rowe, ATC Discusses the dynamics of the coach/athletic trainer relationship.
|
|
Hydration
Kris Rowe, ATC Discusses the importance of hydration and important strategies regarding proper hydration.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Updated: Jun 20, 2010, 7:47 PM ET |
|
|
The Words of a Champion: An Interview with Coach Wender Part I Tom Wender Linebackers Coach, Northern Michigan University NMU Team Clinic
In 21 seasons at the helm of Iron Mountain (Mich.) High School, coach Tom Wender led his teams to 15 playoff appearances, 11 conference championships, five semifinal games, three state finals appearances and state titles in 1993 and 2000.
After compiling a 170-55 (.755) record with the Mountaineers, he was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame.
Among his numerous coaching honors include being named the 2000 Michigan All-Class Coach of the Year.
During his tenure at IMHS, his teams finished the regular season undefeated four times and had three one loss seasons.
In addition, his teams held their opponents to under 100 points seven times and scored over 300 points eight times.
The 1993 state championships team finished 12-1 while outscoring their opponents by an incredible 404 points (489-85).
After retiring from teaching in 2005, he was named special teams coordinator/linebackers coach at Saginaw Valley State before returning to his alma mater at Northern Michigan University (2006) where he is entering his second season as the Wildcats linebackers and special teams coach.
In Part I of coach Wender's interview he discusses what he looked for in an assistant coach, how to build a successful program, how to change a losing attitude, and what it was like to coach in one of the biggest rivalries in the state.
In Part II he will talk about offensive and defensive philosophy, the responsibility of the head coach, working with parents, coaching his own sons, and gives advice to young coaches.
Coaches Learning Network: Why do you coach? Tom Wender: For the love of the game. I like working with young men and the energy they bring. I like to take kids and get them to play hard, to see them grow and become an athlete and a man. There is a lot of reward in that.
Coach Wender |
In today’s society, a lot kids
don’t know how to work hard.
With the right approach, you
can get kids to work hard. | In today’s society, a lot kids don’t know how to work hard. With the right approach, you can get kids to work hard. I like the challenge of getting everybody working, spending that energy in a team concept, putting it all together.
There are a lot of lessons in life we teach in football that are important; work ethic, team work, caring for other people, respect for everybody in the system including teachers, peers and parents. ... To read this article, and for full access to all CLN resources, get your MEMBERSHIP NOW. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Copyright 2006
SportsLearningNetwork.com All Rights Reserved |
About
Us | Contact Us | Privacy
Statement | Terms of Use |
All other
copyrights remain the property of their respective owners |
Warning: main(http://www.haja.com/global/ise_tag.php) [function.main]: failed to open stream: HTTP request failed! HTTP/1.1 404 Not Found
in /www/home/coaches/html/index.php on line 2270
Warning: main() [function.include]: Failed opening 'http://www.haja.com/global/ise_tag.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/share/pear') in /www/home/coaches/html/index.php on line 2270
|
|
|
|