Quarterback School

Andrew Coverdale - Trinty High School

Quarterback School Philosophy

1. Purpose of Quarterback School is to put the Quarterback a step ahead of everyone else
a. Learns to be "The Guy" for the team -- talk about it with him
b. On small staffs this is very important
2. Try and make things automatic for him (mental/physical)
3. Build a relationship with QB. Trust develops
4. Has to be the hardest worker - earn the ball being in his hands
5. Leader is earned and expected = time spent in offseason and knowledge of all

Quarterback School Calendar

Winter/Spring

Goals established, knowledge of defenses and system, footwork and throwing motions

Start with individual goal setting meetings
muscle memory worked on
over-communicate, always know where he stands

Sessions are two hours/2x a week
Begin teaching in Quarterback School as if he knows nothing - sell the system to him.

Procedures
Terminology
Run Checks
Protections
Teach all drills

Summer

Correct mechanics
Work decision making/game mangement/situation understanding
Self-evaluation
Find out what he likes play-wise
Get them to value what you value in a QB
Have to know what he is thinking
Sessions 2-21/2 hours, 3-4 x week
Teach 1 day ahead of what you will be doing in 7 on 7
Develop the toolbox
As summer goes on, emphasize areas to be fixed

Quarterback School Systems and Tips on Teaching

Darin Slack's self correct DVD's are good
Send them power points to teach, meet, and study. Also can be used as tests or quizzes
Always get feedback
Get him to take pride in the position
Spring Dinner with all the QB's including the past 4 or 5 seasons
Stance and 1st steps

Staggered stance, be consistent, lot of weight on big toe, slightly pigeon toed

Teach pitches (for the option) in the summer, don't build sessions into practice. They can pitch as they jog off the field to get water.
Warmups are a great rep time. Don't just loosen arm, use as a development period for the Quarterback.
Want front hand pressure on the ball to eliminate patting the ball.

Notes taken from 2009 Atlanta Glazier Clinic Presentation