The Big Four in the Kicking Game

by Gilliam, Joe W., Sr.

• ISBN13: 9781606790489
• ISBN10: 160679048X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-10
• Publisher: Coaches Choice

Summary

The kicking game can turn games around and outright win games for coaches who put its importance alongside game control, outstanding defensive play, and offensive execution. The Big Four in the Kicking Game shows you how to maximize the kicking game through personnel selection, player assignments for each phase, and coaching points for individual personnel for all phases of the kicking game. The coaching techniques outlined in this book can give your team the advantage needed to gain a victory even when your opponent is better offensively and defensively. Coach Gilliam has dedicated his life to teaching the game of football the right way. Take advantage of his knowledge to catapult your team to victory. The game is on the line with every kick of the ball-don't risk your team's success by neglecting this part of the game. Chapters include: Philosopy of the Big Four in the Kicking Game, The Kicking Game in the Practice Schedule, The Punt and Punt Defense Game, The Kickoff and Kickoff Return Game, Point After Touchdown and Field Goal Game, and The Field-Position Game.

Author Biography

Joe Gilliam, Sr. is one of he most respected coaches in the history of football. He began his 35-year coaching career on the high school level in Kentucky, where he eared the Kentucky High School Football Association's Coach of the Year title. He went on to coach on the collegiate level at Jackson State College in Mississippi, helping lead the Tigers to the National Black Championship title. From 1963-1981, Gilliam was the assistant head football coach and defensive coordinator for Tennessee State University. In 1989, he took the helm as head coach for four seasons. His career record of 254-93-15 included coaching five undefeated teams and five other teams that lost only one game. In the process, he helped guide 144 players into professional football careers.