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The QB Training Manual with Coach Simmons
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The QB Training Manual with Coach Simmons

Summary In this episode, Coach Brandon Simmons shares his expertise on quarterback play. He discusses the importance of knowledge, discipline, confidence, and command in the four quarters of quarterback play. He also provides a quarterback evaluation template and key terms for quarterbacks to understand defensive structures. Coach Simmons emphasizes the significance of yards after completion and teaches quarterbacks how to identify and attack different coverages. He concludes by explaining his teaching progression for quarterbacks of different experience levels. In this conversation, Coach Brandon Simmons discusses his approach to coaching quarterbacks and attacking coverage. He emphasizes the importance of evaluating the quarterback's skill set and adjusting the coaching style accordingly. He also highlights the weaknesses in different coverage schemes and provides strategies for attacking them. Additionally, Coach Simmons emphasizes the importance of building men and giving back to the community.

Takeaways

Quarterbacks need to focus on knowledge, discipline, confidence, and command in their play.

A quarterback evaluation template can help provide feedback and improve decision-making.

Understanding defensive structures and key terms is crucial for quarterbacks.

Yards after completion are important for displaying toughness and gaining the trust of teammates.

Quarterbacks should learn to identify and attack different coverages.

Evaluate the quarterback's skill set and adjust coaching accordingly Identify weaknesses in coverage schemes and develop strategies to exploit them

Focus on building men and giving back to the community

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:47 Presentation of the Quarterback Manual 04:28 Quarterback Evaluation 05:29 Feedback and Flexibility 06:11 Importance of Yards After Completion 06:26 Assessing Decision-Making and Results 09:24 Key Terms for Quarterbacks 10:58 Defensive Techniques and Gaps 21:30 Middle of the Field Closed and Open 27:12 Split Field Coverage 28:07 Coverage Identification and Attacking Coverage 31:31 Teaching Progression 32:06 Evaluation and Adjustments 33:45 Weaknesses in Coverage 36:11 Putting it All Together 38:47 Building Men and Giving Back

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