with Phil Longo,
University of North Carolina Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach;
30 year coaching veteran;
95 wins & 6 conference titles over his last 11 seasons as an offensive coordinator;
has guided top 20 offenses in each of the last 6 seasons;
produced 5 picks in the 2019 NFL Draft
Phil Longo, the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of North Carolina, has a wealth of coaching experience and knows what it takes to run a successful offense. In this video, Longo breaks down some of the in-season and off-season techniques he uses with his players to make sure they play their best on game days.
Practice Management Philosophy
Coach Longo begins with an explanation of his coaching philosophy and thoughts on what it takes to build a championship caliber offense. He also shares his thoughts on specific traits that he looks for in the quarterback position. A large portion of the presentation is dedicated to practice organization, both in-season and preseason, and provides some interesting insights on practice timing and communicating with staff and players in the most efficient manner. You'll learn:
- How to set up a practice plan that facilitates teaching in the most effective way possible.
- How Coach Longo schedules periods that give players an opportunity to develop multiple skills in a short period of time.
- Longo's philosophy on player-coach relationships and how to get the most out of your players.
Approach to Off-Season Training, and More!
Next, Coach Longo spends time showing examples of the "Glance Post" RPO that has become very popular in recent years. He details coaching points with regards to route running and adjustments, as well as coverage reads and QB mechanics. Finally, Longo shows several excellent drills that can be used in an off-season training program to enhance skill development. Several drills are shown, such as heavy bags, 40-10's, and other innovative concepts such as using lace-less footballs.
This video would be a great addition to any football coach's library. Coach Longo gives excellent insights into what it takes to cultivate a championship-caliber program!
81 minutes. 2020.