Defensive Line Coach
@fb_westfield
3 beautiful ladies by my side Elizabeth, Sofia & Sara! Regional Director
@HispanicTXHSFB
Proud Alumni of The Citadel C/0 2010
This was a blast! We could have talked for several hours over DL play and my journey to where I am today.
Fun to brag about my guys here
@fb_westfield
& give recognition to coaches who have helped me along the way!!
Thanks again
@CoachTaylor53
@KYPDPODCAST
@HispanicTXHSFB
Don’t think HS Coaches are important?
Take 2mins to listen of the impact one HS Coach had on this man. It’s more than football. Always has been and always will be!
The goal of HS Athletics is for your child to learn how to be a better person, learn how to compete through tough times no matter what. Learn how to be corrected and improve daily. The goal is not an athletic scholarship, that’s a result of genetics mixed w/ tremendous work ethic
Block Destruction is an art. It is technical and intentional!
Old saying I heard “It’s really hard to get off of blocks that you don’t want to get into”
Strike purposefully and shed violently!
Has to be one of the plays of the year.
Things that stood out:
1. Wr didn’t quit or pout on the play.
2. Wr had the IQ and hustle to make the play happen.
3. Defensive players need to understand ball security as well.
One of my favorite demonstrations of Hips, Hands, and Feet get off I’ve seen.
This is the most powerful way to get out of your stance and create knockback on the blocker.
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@DLcoachbeck
Perfectly said!! It is not hard to understand why players play harder for coaches that pour into them. You have to win the heart, mind, and souls of your players!
🎤’d up
@BoDavisLSU
on keys to being a great D-lineman. Alignment is critical! Emphasizes the importance of locking out and separating from the blocker!
An overlooked detail in young D-linemen is bringing their arms back to strike. Hands need to go “from the ground to the man” quickly.
This warm up shows him executing hand placement & working through his progressions.
#DetailsWin
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@TeachTapes
One of my favorite young D-Line coaches I’ve come across this year.
@LetsGo_Bo5
has relentless passion for the game, his craft, & his players. Best of luck this season coach!
If this speech doesn’t get you ready for the upcoming season, check your pulse
I’m beyond excited to announce I have accepted a defensive line position at Spring Westfield HS. The Mustangs have an elite defensive unit. This opportunity moves us closer to family & back to my hometown. We have so many to thank to make this opportunity possible!
#StampedeEm
Last week our season ended. I’ve taken some serious time to reflect. We need to improve in the weight room, the classroom, and we need to continue to develop our character so that we can become great young men. We need to win in all phases of life to reach our goals.
#Dawgs
About to be a monthly reminder.
I’m a HS coach. I have no offers or scholarship to give out. Thanks for the hudl links, but I can’t do anything with them.
Sorry,
Coach U
Your child’s education isn’t solely on the teachers and school.
It is also the parents’ responsibility to stay on top of their child’s progress weekly.
If your DT’s can lock down the interior gaps your defense has a chance!
Watch the DT’s footwork. He anchors into the turf and presses out of his stance to create knockback. Fights secondary pressure and makes the pay!
Awesome breakdown by
@BaldyNFL
Not sure I understand the college coaches that are on the road searching for talented kids and don’t stop by 16713 Ella Blvd.
We are 24-3 in two seasons. Only loses coming from teams that are playing this week in the 6A championships.
Our best rep last week was from
@NehemiahAllen2
-Attack your key violently (Hips, Hands feet BGO) create knockback
-Get blockers on 2 different levels
-Hip into secondary pressure
Not perfect, still working on it throughout spring ball. Nehemiah is going to cause OL problems
Awesome demonstration of “hips hands & feet” get off! Power coming from pushing off the ground into the sled/OLineman! This creates knockback and separation to make plays!
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@TeachTapes
Spring Ball starts Monday. Excited for this new pack of dawgs to prove they’re up to the task. Gotta play relentless, physical, & violent brand of football.
Leave the egos at home. Come prepared to work, learn & compete! The legacy of Westfield’s DL is in our hands
#Dawgs
I understand recruiting kids w/ measurables (HT/WT/Wingspan), but if their film doesn't have them consistently making plays, why recruit them?
I'd rather have a shorter kid by 1-2in who is a PLAYMAKER than a kid who has "measurables" and not making plays.
Words from a HS Coach
Not much needs to be said. Dawgs have to lay it all on the line today.
The Westfield DL tradition and legacy will not be left for the timid and weak.
#Dawgs
#UnleashHAVOC
Seniors what a ride! 24-3 over a 2yr period together. We were not ready for the ride to last night. I am incredibly proud of y’all & believe y’all wouldn’t recognize yourselves from when we first met. We’ll continue to strive to be the best Men we can be.
Love y’all,
Coach U
Round 3 doing what I love to do! Lot of sacrifices and countless hours of dedication. Love my Dawgs love the Family here
@fb_westfield
. Let’s go ball OUT!
Welcome to Round 1 Dawgs! We’ve stacked several days of great practices together. Can’t wait to unleash them tonight Planet Ford Stadium Kickoff @ 7pm!
#NeverLoseSight
#Dawgs
Great speed to power from
@_DexterLawrence
⚡️Great get-off to force OL on their heels
🦶🏽Change direction pressing off your outside foot
💥 Strike w/ leverage, lock out, continue to run feet
🏈 Press OL past the depth of QB
💰Fall back inside
🎥 IG: lineman_labs / Justin Zimmer
Broke a record tonight. I believe our highest turnout of D-Lineman came to the dinner today. Total of 14 Dawgs came and enjoyed some pulled pork nachos, ribs and games. Building something special!
#Dawgs
#Family
Textbook DL play!
👉🏼Creates Knockbock with violent get off
👊🏼 Hand Placement is perfect to get extension
👀 Peaks Primary Gap
🦶🏼 Active Feet then uses a drop step release
💪🏼 Sheds the blocker with an arm over snatch
🗣 follow
@dlinevids1
for more!
Coaches / Trainers are pounding their chest claiming they created a kid’s success or built them into greatness. We are only an accessory to help them on their journey. They put in the work,dedication and trusted us. Let them get the credit for going above and beyond.
#BeSelfless
Ideas
- Extra conference period first year teaching
- Reasonable class sizes
- Easier path to obtain a CDL plus better compensation for driving
- Easier recruiting college students to school districts
- Better health insurance
- Improved compensation/salary
- Mentorship programs
When I say my boys are a part of the family, we really mean it. I love the relationship our girls have with them!
Good win last night Dawgs. Let’s do it again next week!
Happy 10 year anniversary to my wife! We’ve had our ups, downs, and moved all around the state with our crazy lives! We continue to love one another and are raising two of the cutest most lovable girls in the world. Thank you for all your sacrifices you’ve made for our family!
Thanksgiving Dinner a day early! It was a great evening to spend with the Dawgs. A chance to become closer as a unit. Grateful for these young men.
#Dawgs
#Family
The portal has really taken a lot of the excitement away from signing day. Seeing a huge drop off of HS kids going D1.
The “D1 or bust” mentality needs to be gone from kids and parents. Broadening your horizons to other schools and options.
I spoke about being a family when I arrived at Westfield in ‘21 this is what I wanted to accomplish. A brotherhood of young men fighting for a common purpose! Proud of my dawgs!
Thank you to the
@HispanicTXHSFB
for being a great organization. Several leaders going above and beyond their call of duty of being a Coach, Teacher, and most importantly a Father. Thank you gentlemen.
On to Round 3! It’s going to be Dawg Fight but that’s ok with us. Let’s go do what we do and let’s do it to the best of our abilities.
Kickoff @ 2pm Hutto TX
Let’s bring it home!
Loved working with
@CoachPeevey
during my time in Beaumont. Dude understood the meaning of coaching!
Obviously we want to win them all every year, but more importantly we want win the hearts & souls of the kids we coach! Trying to make them the best version of themselves!
My yearly reminder to hoopers who can’t get buckets or playing time.
Come rush the QB, cover someone, go out for routes, or even block someone. It may change your life!!
What are some coaching points yall emphasize when players are surfing?
Definitely a few things I see that could help this not happen to your guys.
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@BigDuke50
One thing I picked up this off-season from Baylor OL Coach
@CoachMateos
You have to win at least 2 or 3 leverages to have a chance at winning your play
-Body Leverage
-Hand Leverage
-Play/Gap Leverage
@craigroh
🔥D-Line is a game of leverage.
That’s why your pad level has to be lower than your opponent’s to generate knock back!
To improve this skill, try using Clemson's cage fit drill.
Great
@fb_westfield
win tonight!! It could have easily went downhill when the scoreboard was 34-13 in the 2nd Quarter.
Some true leadership & teamwork showed up tonight! Mustangs answered back with some adjustments and we went on a 42-7 run to close out the game!!
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Pass rush get off is so important. D-lineman have 2-3 seconds to get to the QB. Any wasted movements could be the difference between a completion or a game changing defensive play.
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@TeachTapes
My job as a coach is to…
1: See you for who you are currently
2: See your potential/ceiling
3: Find ways to get you to that ceiling
You may not like
#3
nor will it be easy, but it will get you closer to
#2
and further away from
#1
.