In this episode of LFG Game Planning Tips, three coaches share practical ways to prepare players for what comes next on offense, defense, and special teams. Derron Gatewood, Senior Offensive Line Analyst at Texas, breaks down the Longhorns’ offensive line pull circuit. Gatewood explains how Texas trains trap pulls, skip pulls, perimeter pulls, and play-action pulls while emphasizing physicality, same-foot/same-shoulder contact, and the ability to react to different defensive responses. The circuit gives offensive linemen repeated opportunities to recognize power squeeze, spill, and mesh-charge reactions while maintaining their technique. On defense, Jacob Craig, Defensive Coordinator and Safeties Coach at St. Francis, explains their 4LOCO pressure coverage. As a high-pressure defense that traditionally relied heavily on one-high fire-zone structures, St. Francis needed another way to attack protections without continually presenting the same picture. Craig details their two-under, four-deep structure, how it allows them to pressure from a two-high shell, and how route distribution can transform the coverage after the snap. Finally, Sean Saturnio, Special Teams Coordinator at Army, shares how the Black Knights structure their special teams meetings to prepare players mentally as well as physically. Through “Daily Seasoning,” intentional meeting openers, and energetic closers, Saturnio creates an environment designed to engage players, reinforce leadership lessons, and get them ready to learn after demanding days at West Point.Sean Saturnio- Creating a "Get To!" Culture Learn more from coaches across offense, defense, special teams, and every position at LFGClinic.com. Every purchase supports the mission of Lauren’s First and Goal and its continued fight against pediatric brain cancer. In This Episode: Derron Gatewood — Texas Offensive Line Pull Circuit Training pullers to react to defensive movement Power squeeze, spill, and mesh-charge reads Jacob Craig — St. Francis 4LOCO pressure coverage Creating pressure from a two-high shell Building change-ups from a fire-zone identity Sean Saturnio — Army special teams meeting structure Using “Daily Seasoning” to develop players and leaders Creating intentional openers and closers that get players ready to learn Story of the Season’s Recruiting Profiles – Give your players better college exposure with Story of the Season’s new web-based recruiting profiles. You can build a custom team recruiting page with interactive player profiles, highlights, headshots, stats, academic info, Hudl links, coach comments, and more. Set up is quick, easy, and free to try until 2027 at https://recruiting.storyoftheseason.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
