Football Motivation: A Master Example

Football motivation. The idea is pervasive in football culture. There are videos, quotes, posters, and over 30 million results for the Google search. It’s also big on Twitter. There are also scholarly articles written on motivation and sport psychology. Motivation is an integral aspect of any endeavor requiring hard work. This is especially true in …

Option Quarterback: 10 Key Coaching Points

The option quarterback is the key component to an option football offensive scheme. His ability to make decisions within the context of the play directly affects the offenses ability to move the ball.  If the quarterback is unable to do this consistently, the offense will struggle to maintain any sustainability.

Option Football Mini Round Up…Motivation…GT to Big 10?

Three of the most notable option football teams in college football posted W’s yesterday while #2 Oregon lost, bringing its nation leading 13 game winning streak to an end. Navy defeated Texas St. 21-10, GT was all over Duke 42-24, and Air Force knocked off Hawaii 21-7. Not a bad weekend for some of college …

Option Football 2012!

College football camps across the country opened up this week and needless to say I’m excited. We also start fall camp at the high school level next week. Ready to do some work! Anyway, I will be spending a lot of time watching and breaking down option football teams this fall. Be sure to check …

Independence Day and Option Football

  Gotta love the U.S. Naval Academy and the way they storm the field carrying American flags. If you can, I recommend watching this video from Navy’s YouTube channel in HD. Phenomenal stuff here. Happy Independence Day!  

Welcome to the Optionfootball.net Blog

  This is the beginning of a blog where football matters. Where option football is considered the best way to chew up yardage and score points. And where coaches and fans of the game share their thoughts and opinions. I hope to provide a place where we can discuss the game of football, the option …