"EXTRA DISCIPLINE MAKES UP FOR A LACK OF TALENT AND A LACK OF
DISCIPLINE QUICKLY SIPHONS AWAY EXTRA TALENT. THAT'S WHY IT'S
FREQUENTLY THE MOST DISCIPLINED RATHER THAN THE MOST GIFTED WHO RISE
TO THE TOP.”
TAKING YOUR FOOTBALL PROGRAM TO THE NEXT LEVEL
COACHES TIM MURPHY AND MIKE IVANKOVICH
PUBLISHED BY COACHES CHOICE
Taking Your Football Program to the Next Level is a special DVD/CD‐ROM package that offers 33 proven steps
that coaches can use to improve their gridiron programs. Featuring three separate videos, the DVD presents a
comprehensive program that has helped both coaches send 13 of the 16 teams they have coached to the
playoffs winning eight league and four CIF section championships. Among the topics covered in the DVD are
essential philosophies, goals, training, player development, and coaches’ responsibilities. The accompanying
CD‐ROM includes 28 forms that correspond to the key topics reviewed in the DVD as used by Murphy and
Ivankovich in their own programs. These forms can be used by coaches simply by changing the name of their
program or by using them as a template to create their own. The program can be used either in its
comprehensive form or individual parts can be pulled out as needed.
Coaching the Double Wing
Double Wing: Vol. 1 - Offensive Backfield Play -This video details the key elements involved in effective backfield play in the prolific double wing offense. The video reviews the individual techniques, fundamentals, and skills of the offensive backfield as they work together to execute the base run and pass plays of the offense. The video also features on-the-field demonstrations of the base plays in the double wing offense.
Among the Topics Covered: Power Play, Reverse, Down, Power Pass, Striker Series, Belly Series and On-the-field demonstration of the base offensive plays with backs only.
Double Wing: Vol. 2 - Offensive Line Play-This video presents a detailed overview of the fundamentals and techniques involved in effective offensive line play in the prolific double wing offense. The video reviews the key skills essential to offensive line play when executing the base run and pass plays of the offense against two common defensive fronts - the 4-3 and the 5-2
Among the Topics Covered: Power play vs. various defensive techniques, Power Down play vs. defensive techniques, Reverse Down play vs. various defensive techniques, Power Pass rules, pass protection and blitz adjustments, Striker Sweep play vs. various techniques, Striker Pass routes, pass protection techniques, & blitz adjustments, Belly Series vs. various defensive techniques.
Double Wing: Vol. 3 - Blocking Rules and Techniques-This video features a detailed overview of the basic fundamentals and essentials skills involved in performing the individual blocking techniques necessary to execute the base run and pass plays in the prolific double wing offense. Featuring on-the-field demonstrations, the video reviews commonly employed in the double wing.
Among the Topics Covered: The Base Block, The on, Reach & Down blocks, The Scramble (cut) block for tight end and center, The Low-cut block vs. a penetrating defender, The Backer block vs. a second-level defender, The Cut-off block vs., a linebacker backside, Double-team block, Pulling series, Fold block, Influence and S.U.B.A. block (set-up, block, away), Pass-blocking techniques (on, down, reach, cup), Pass-pull blocking techniques (kick-out, log, pull-check)
Double Wing: Vol. 4 - 26 Basic Plays-This video offers a comprehensive overview of 26 offensive plays in the prolific double wing offense. The video details the fundamentals, skills, and individual assignments necessary to execute the base run and pass plays of the offense vs. both the odd 5-2 and the even 4-3 defensive schemes.
Among the Plays Covered: Power, power down and reverse, Power pass & variation (hi-lo concept on corner), Striker series (sweep, trap, trap short, pass), Belly Series (give/dive, keep, option/pitch, option reverse).
COACHES CHOICE- 4-4 DEFENSE VIDEO SERIES
The 4-4 Swarm Defense-Understanding the Basics- Coach Murphy takes you through all the in and outs of the 4-4 Swarm Defense. He breaks down the philosophy of the Defense and all the little nuances that make it so devastating to the opponent’s offense. Throughout the video you will hear how his teams are able to attack at such a furious pace, how to defend a variety of offenses and how the Defense has an answer for anything and everything the Offense may try to do.
Defensive Line Play in the 4-4 Swarm- Coach Murphy takes you through everything the front 4 Defensive linemen need to know to make the Defense work. He covers reads against every block your linemen will see through a game and how to counter those blocks. He covers how to defend the run, how to defend the pass and how to protect your linebackers. He shows how the D-line defends the most common run and pass plays they will see throughout a season. Finally he ends the video with game footage against a variety of teams and Offenses.
Linebacker Play in the 4-4- Swarm-Coach Murphy takes you through everything the inside and outside backers need to know in the 4-4 Swarm. The linebackers truly are the heart and soul of the Defense and Coach Murphy will show you why. Again, he covers how to defend the run, how to defend the pass and how to find the quickest path to the ball. He shows how the linebackers defend the most common run and pass plays they will see throughout the season. Finally he ends the video with game footage against a variety of teams and Offenses.
Defensive Back Play in the 4-4- Swarm- Coach Murphy takes you through a similar format with the defensive backs. Even though the linebackers are the heart and soul of the Defense the DBs are extremely important to maintaining a devastating Defense. Again, he covers how to defend the run, how to defend the pass and how not to give up the quick score. His unique way he plays the free safety against the run is like getting a 5th linebacker at the point of attack. He shows how the Defensive Backs defend the most common run and pass plays they will see throughout the season. Finally he ends the video with game footage against a variety of teams and Offenses.
101 DOUBLE WING PLAYS BOOK
Chapters 1-8
Power Trojan G Midline Rocket Tackle Trap Striker Wedge