The document outlines the goals and strategies for the WC Poets special teams unit. It discusses creating field position advantages through discipline, effort and execution. The special teams player profile emphasizes being unselfish, accountable, and putting the team first. Diagrams and coaching points are provided for kickoff coverage, with the goals of limiting returns and not allowing touchdowns. The kickoff return section details perfect execution and scoring two touchdowns as goals, with blocking assignments and calls outlined.
2. WC Poets Special Teams
Mission Statement
1)Create field position advantages.
2) Create opportunity through:
• Discipline
• Great effort
• Execution.
3) Win each part of kicking game statistically.
4) Respect the game by playing with class.
3. Special Teams Player Profile
• Unselfish
• Demands EXCELLENCE of himself and others
• Physical toughness
• Puts TEAM first
• Is highly ACCOUNTABLE
• Can take criticism
• Has a passion for winning
• Respects himself and The Game with EFFORT
• Is a problem solver
4. Teams are YOUR opportunity
PAT/FG
Special
teams
Punt Return
Safe
Return
Hands
Kickoff
Return
Tight
Punt
Kickoff
Punt
Onside
To make a BIG play!!
5. Kickoff Team
Great Effort + Aggressive Coverage
Whittier College Poets 2014
6. Kickoff Team
2014 Goals
• Set the Tempo
• Field Position
• Make a positive
difference
2014 Objectives
• Starting position behind 25
Yard line
• Less than 18 yards return
• NO TOUCHDOWNS
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1
K
XMEN
X
XMEN
M
XMEN
E
XMEN
N
8. 2
R1
LH
LT
P
RH
RT
RW
PP
LW
LG LS RG
R2 R3 R4 R5 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1
K
XMEN
X
XMEN
M
XMEN
E
XMEN
N
Kickoff
Calls: by “zone” 1-9 like a phone
1
3
4 5 6
7 8 9
9. R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1
K
CONTAIN
Left
Fold
Left
CONTAIN
Right
Fold
Right
K
Cage
Left
Cage
APEX
Cage
Right
K
XMEN
X
XMEN
M
XMEN
E
XMEN
N
10. R1
LT LG LS RG RT
• We HAVE TO beat their front
line with SPEED.
• This takes DESIRE.
R4 L5 L4
XMEN
X
XMEN
M
XMEN
E
XMEN
N
11. R1
KR
BL R
BL
R3
R4
R5 L3
L4
L5
XMEN
X
XMEN
M XMEN
E
XMEN
N
Cage
Left
Cage
APEX
Cage
Right
X-Men NEVER slow down they
never “gather balance” they never
“shimmy”.
X-Men fearlessly run through
anything in front of them and get
to the ball carrier.
If they have to, they “take bullets”
so the cage guys have a clear shot
to round him up.
12. KR
R3
R5
L3
Cage
Left
Cage
APEX
Cage
Right
R2
L1
L2
K
CONTAIN
Left
Fold
Left
CONTAIN
Right
Fold
Right
End Game:
Great Effort and Disciplined
coverage lead to ZERO options
for the KR.
13. Coaching Points (Big 3)
• X-Men
– Full Speed
– Avoid and Restack
– Run Through your focal point
• Cage
– Avoid and restack
– Keep him in the cage
– Shed and finish
• Safeties
– Locate Ball
– Keep Leverage
– Insert or Fold
16. Kickoff Return
• Full Play Diagram (pre snap)
• With alignments
Calls: Rob, Ram, Rally
17. Kickoff RETURN
2014 Goals
• Perfect Execution
• 2 Touchdowns on season
• Outperform opponent
2014 Objectives
• Field Every Kick Correctly
• Cross the 25
• Net 18 yards return
18. Kickoff Return
Coach assignments
• Smaller Diagram • Left Triangle
– Poole
• Right Triangle
– Silva
• Deep Triangle
– Bontemps
• Returners
– Mejia
W E D G E
20. Coaching Points (Big 3)
• KOR
• Pre Snap:
• Front Line: Key the Football (laces/angle/hash)
• A and B: Key the Kicker (depth/approach/MDM)
• RG,RT,B: 1. Identify your assignment
• 2. Sprint to Leverage
• 3. Finish your block
•
• LG, LT, A: 1. Identify your assignment
• 2. Sprint to Leverage
• 3. Finish your block
•
• C,D,Q: 1. Communicate the call
• 2. Sprint to Landmark
• 3. Drive for 5
•
• R’s 1. Know your Assignment
• 2. “CFB”
• 3. Catch the ball on the run