Using AI to Supercharge Your Game Planning

AI is not coming. AI is here. AI is already revolutionizing how coaches scout and prepare for opponents. 

If you aren't using AI to game plan, you are missing out. Using AI to game plan can save you several hours each weekend. Over the last 12 months I have invested about 1,100 hours in building a system and processes to use AI to supercharge game planning on both sides of the ball. Using AI gives coaches superhuman powers.

We have built a system and tools to help coaches leverage AI to prepare better than ever before, while saving several hours each weekend. You get your data, your way. 

What if you could have all of your data in one place? What if you could have an analyst look at your data and provide you a detailed report, with actionable data, and specific insights you could use to build a more streamlined game plan?

And what if you could get that information in less than two minutes? Instead of static reports, you can have a conversation with your AI! 

That is what AI does for your game planning. Using AI means you don't have to pour over reports trying to find the most important data. AI becomes your analyst who can pour over that data for you, showing you what you want to see. 

This not only saves you hours of work. It allows you to focus on what matters most, and that is coaching your guys. AI can look at layers of data to get more granular. 

Imagine knowing what your opponent is going to run before they do. How much better of a play caller will you be if you know what the opponent is going to do?

What if you had your own AI Analyst that would run reports for you while being able to answer specific questions about the data? Keep reading for access to this analyst! 

Here is an example of an overview of an offense we analyzed using the AI analyst I created. It took AI less than a minute to generate this report.

We see their Run/Pass % by personnel group. You can see how personnel groups affected their run/pass %. Every DC should have someone telling him what personnel group is in the game, and the run/pass % of that personnel group. 

Next, AI gave us the Run/Pass % by Down and Distance and Personnel. On 1st and 10 this team is 67% run. But when they are in 10P, this drops to 50%, and in 11P they run the ball 77%. This helps us to know what defense to call.  

Here we see what plays a team runs by personnel group. This is another piece of information that helps us make a better play call. 

This is information that coaches previously had to search for in a multitude of reports. Now we have it available in one report. We have it in less than two minutes. 

This also helps us to build our practice plan. We know exactly what we need to script into our practice. We can focus on stopping the 90% of what they do. 

What I really love is that you can chat with your analyst to gain even more insight. The analyst will help you understand the data and take action. 

To help you navigate using AI, I have put together a resource called: Using AI to Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan 

This resource gives you step-by-step instructions on using AI. It includes access to a custom GPT analyst I created and trained to provide you with detailed reports.

You do not need to invent the wheel. I have already invented it, and refined it for you! I put over 1,000 hours into this project. I worked with coaches at all levels of football to develop this resource and perfect it! 

This is available for a special launch price of just $77, which includes access to the Custom GPT Analyst I created. I give you detailed instructions on how to use AI to supercharge your game planning!  

The resource I put together will take you step-by-step of using AI to become more dominant. I worked with coaches at all levels of football over the last twelve months to develop this system and model. 

I worked with coaches this year who had limited technological ability, and they were able to use AI to gain insights they never would have found before. One coach I worked with was in his 38th year as a DC. He had always used a pad and paper. This year he had the best year in his career, and kicked himself for not embracing this. Whether you are new to technology or an experienced pro, this will give you a process, a system, and tools to use AI to build a dominant game plan! 

And yes, I also created a version for offensive coaches! 

Using AI to Supercharge Your Offensive Game Plan.

If you are an offensive coordinator, this will give you the data you need to call more touchdown plays! I give OC's the tools, processes, and systems they need to save hours each week while having the data they need to call more touchdown plays and win more games. 

AI can look at data much deeper than a human can. AI can look at multiple layers and get more granular. You can use AI to have superhuman powers when it comes to game planning. This will save you several hours each week while helping you to know what offenses are going to do. 

You also get access to the custom AI Analyst I created to help analyze opponent's defenses. It is amazing how fast this analyst will break down the data and give you actionable insights you can use. Here is a demonstration of the AI Analyst. 

As you can see, AI is a powerful tool for coaches to use! Here is a demonstration of how we use the AI Analyst as an offensive coordinator.

If you are a head coach, you might want to order both. I put together a bundle with both resources. AI Bundle for OC's and DC's

AI is not going to replace humans. It is going to replace humans who do not embrace AI. AI is going to give you superhuman qualities. Take advantage of this opportunity right now! 

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Books Every Defensive Coordinator Should Read

There were some books that had a big impact on me coaching on the defensive side of the ball. Early in my career I was an OC who also coached our secondary. Like many of you, we coached both sides of the ball. I then coached linebackers, then defensive line. This helped greatly when I switched to the dark side to coach defense as I had coached all three levels. These are a few of the books I found beneficial. 

Coaching Football's 46 Defense - Rex Ryan

One of the first books I was introduced to was Rex Ryan's book on coaching the 46 defense. This is a great book to build knowledge of the 46. We use the principles of this book in our defense. 

Coaching The Under Front Defense - Jerry Gordon

Jerry Gordon wrote an awesome book on the under front defense. Jerry passed away recently, but his book will live on, leaving his legacy. This is an outstanding book that will give you great incite into building your defense, regardless of the structure you use. 

Complete Linebacking - Lou Tepper

Lou Tepper was a great ball coach, and he wrote the bible of linebacking. This book helped me to understand second level play and how to maximize the success of your linebackers as you build your defense. 

Football's Eagle and Stack Defenses - Ron Vanderlinden

One of the best defensive minds of the 80's and 90's wrote a tremendous book on the eagle and stack defenses. Ron Vanderlinden was a part of national championships and wrote a great book that will provide you with some outstanding guidance on being great on defense. 

Match Quarters - Cody Alexander

Finally, is my man Cody Alexander. He is a guru on playing quarters coverage, and his book Match Quarters is a must read for every coach. I highly recommend. 

Each of these books will help you to grow as a defensive coach. There are also a lot of great videos you can get, but nothing matches the knowledge you can gain from reading a book from an expert. 

Some of My Own...

Newly Released 3-3-5/3-5-3 Book!

I just released my book on the 3-3-5/3-5-3! I take you through everything it takes to be successful with the Odd Stack Defense, from personnel, to structure, to gap responsibilities, run fits, pursuit, coverages, pressures, and more! I give you a complete tool box for dominating on defense. Whether you run the 3-3-5/3-5-3, or you just want to learn more, this book has nuggets to help you win more games! The book includes a video walk through that is 35 minutes long, where I talk you through the book and the defense! Dominating with the 3-3-5/3-5-3 Defense. Enter the code: DOMINATE at checkout to save $10! 

One of the most important aspects of coaching is your preparation and organization. When I was a defensive coordinator we posted 6 shutouts and gave up just 6.8 points a game. A big part of this was our preparation. 

Using AI to Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan

If you want to be able to call the right defense at the right time, then you need to check out my newest resource! I spent over a year building an AI Game Planning Analyst that will help you save several hours each weekend while being more prepared than ever before! Using AI To Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan will revolutionize how you prepare for opponents. 

This was tested with programs of all levels, and every coach that used it said it revolutionized their game planning. Instead of flipping through multiple reports, you have everything in one place. The best part... You can talk to your data! You can ask questions and get responses. This is available at a special price right now! For a limited time, you can use the code AI at checkout to save $15. 

Along with using AI, we want to make sure we are organized. I have a defensive game planning resource available for you! Here is a link to the defensive game planning documents. It includes 12 fully editable and customizable documents. https://sellfy.com/p/AY1u/ These are what we used to post 6 shutouts when I was a defensive coordinator. Defensive coordinators at all levels of football are using this. 

I spent many years as an OC with very successful and explosive offenses. If you are looking for specific resource you can use to help you be more effective with your offensive game planning and more explosive on offense, check out my offensive game planning packet at  https://sellfy.com/p/AndN/ 

It includes everything from a scouting report template, to practice plans, to a two-sided color call sheet, and more! Each of the nine documents are fully editable and customizable! Order today and start preparing for your first game right now! This helped us be able to be prepared to attack the defense and put more points on the board. It also helped us be much more efficient and targeted on the weekends when we were game planning. 

And finally, I put together a special teams resource. This has everything you need, included drill tape, practice tape, and game footage. It includes teaching presentations and scouting forms just for special teams! https://sellfy.com/p/tJwz/ This helped us to build dominating special teams! 

I wanted these to be available at a very reasonable cost. These can help you to be more successful on the field and more efficient in the office! 

A while back I got hooked up with CoachTube and put together three courses for offensive football coaches. I put together two courses on RPO's, and a course on Building An Elite System of Communication. All of these courses will help you to score more points! 

https://coachtube.com/users/coachvint

Installing Post-Snap RPO's

Installing Pre-Snap RPO's To Get Your Skill Guys More Touches

Building An Elite System of Gameday Communication

All three of these courses are detailed, with everything you need to be more explosive and to score more points. 

The course on communication gives you a detailed approach to your gameday communication. I give you a system and a process to improve the quality of conversations, leading to improved play calling on game day. This course has received outstanding reviews from coaches at all level of football. A coach with multiple state titles told me this course helped them to be much more efficient and explosive this season. 

My two RPO courses take you through a systematic process of installing RPO's into your offensive system. RPO's put the defense in conflict, forcing them to defend all 53 yards of width and all 6 skill players every single play. I not only give you a system, but I teach you the methods to develop your own RPO concepts. 

Books

I published a couple of iBooks that can help your program with X's and O's. The first is on Installing RPO's into any offense. Here is a link to the iBooks version: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1078061959. The ibooks version includes explanations, diagrams, and video clips on multiple RPO Concepts. It will give you a simple process for implementing them into your offense.

If you don't have an apple device, you can order the paperback version! It is available on Amazon! 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1520447485

I also wrote a book on Tempo. It will greatly help you build a multiple tempo system with simple communication that will allow your kids to play with confidence. It also had over an hour of video clips! You can order the ibooks version here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1075902270.

Order the Amazon Kindle version here:

Using Multiple Tempos to Create Explosive Plays Kindle Version

New Book

Over the last several months, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and wrote a new book about faith and purpose. The book is available as a paperback on Amazon, and as an eBook for the Kindle App. The cool thing about the Kindle app is that you can read the book on any device. I invite you to read it, and discover the power you receive when you make a decision to walk with the Lord. Here is a link to the book: Finding Faith

Since publishing the book, I have received numerous texts, calls, and emails, from people who are going through similar trials and tribulations. They were feeling many of the same things I was feeling. The found comfort in the book. They also found they had a desire to change and to live better. They wanted more joy. 

I would invite you to read the book and discover the possibilities that God has planned for your life. 

Building A Defensive Call Sheet To Dominate

After being an offensive coordinator for 7 years and enjoying a lot of success, I switched over the the dark side and became a defensive coordinator. I was coaching at a program where we coached both side of the ball, so I was well-versed in the potential of our defensive players. We made the transition from a 3-4 defense to the Odd Stack. The biggest area we had to transition was on our preparation. 

As an offensive coordinator I had a very detailed call sheet. I decided to adapt this to defense. This article will give you a couple of ideas that will help you build your call sheet to dominate your opponents. Our call sheet helped us post 6 shutouts while giving up just 6.8 points per game. We made the deepest playoff run in school history. 

Our number one goal on defense was to get the ball back. That was the premise for everything we did. We could get the ball back one of four ways.

1. They score. This was the worst way to get the ball back.
2. We get a turnover on downs. This was good, but often meant they had driven into our territory and went for it on fourth down.
3. We could force a punt. This was good, as it usually meant we stopped them on their side of the 50.
4. We got a turnover. This was best as it meant we created momentum, and often would have great field position.

When we built our call we focused on a couple of areas first. We wanted to make sure we knew who their playmakers were, and when they went to them. One week we faced a team that had a great receiver they would go to every time it was 3rd and 4 or more. We knew we had to take him away. We scripted a couple of calls that were designed to take him away and disrupt timing. Below is an example of this column:

Depending how many playmakers our opponent has, we may use 2, 3, or 4 of these columns. Typically we are going to have 2 of these columns, because most teams have 2 playmakers. Some teams may have 3 or 4, but most teams have 1 or 2. Usually each of these guys are go to guys in specific situations. 

In addition to stopping playmakers, we needed to stop what our opponent did. It is important you enter the data into your video program. It only takes a few minutes to do a game, but having the data will give you what you need to build a championship call sheet. We wanted their run/pass percentages by personnel, formation, and down and distance. Once we know what they did, we can build a call sheet designed to stop them. 

The next column I built was our opponents personnel groups and run pass percentages, followed by the calls they made most often, and what we liked to call against this group. I used these typically on first and 2nd down situations. I had a coach telling me personnel, down and distance, and run/pass percentages. I would then make my call based on the call sheet. We were using concrete data to make calls. Below is an example of what this section of my call sheet looked like:

Most teams are very tendency oriented, and I wanted to know what their tendencies were from each formation and personnel grouping. I also wanted to be reminded of screen downs. We had calls built in to take away screens against teams that were screen heavy. I also wanted to know if there were certain personnel or formation keys that tipped us to what our opponent would do. The stars * are the calls they make most using our terminology. The numbers are the calls I like against these personnel groups. This way I am not trying to guess what to call. I am not smart enough to do that. 

The backside of my call sheet is designed with down and distance situations. We list each situation by hash, put our opponents run/pass percentages, and then list our favorite calls. Typically we will have 2 or 3 calls we list. Breaking this data down by hash helps us to be very targeted. Some teams will be 60% run on 3rd and short, but if they are on one hash that might be 80% run, and in the middle might be 40% run. This is important because it helps us make the best call in each situation. 

Here is an example of 2nd and short. You can see that our opponent tends to run more in the middle and right hash, but they are more balanced on the left hash. I can now make better calls based on the hash. 

Each section of our call sheet gave specific info that helped us to be able to take away what our opponent wanted to do and who they wanted to do it with. Using this data will help you make better play calls that are more disruptive to the offense. 

We called our call sheet an in-game info sheet because it contained a lot of necessary data that allowed me to call our defense quickly and efficiently. I had a communication coach relaying information to me based on this sheet. We felt like this helped us to put our kids in a position to be successful. A good defensive call can help your players to be able better do their job. We ended up with 6 shutouts and beat some teams we shouldn't have beaten. We were able to play very well on defense. Adding these columns might benefit you as you build your call sheet this season. 

There is much more to our call sheet, as we also had calls by field zone and down and distance. I also had a section called the Big 12, which consisted of the 12 things they do that makes up 90% of their offense. I talk more about that here. As far as generating the data, Hudl gives you some great reports. But if you want to take your data to another level, check out this post I wrote: http://coachvint.blogspot.com/2023/07/defense-game-planning-keys-to.html

Using AI to Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan

If you want to be able to call the right defense at the right time, then you need to check out my newest resource! I spent over a year building an AI Game Planning Analyst that will help you save several hours each weekend while being more prepared than ever before! Using AI To Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan will revolutionize how you prepare for opponents. 

This was tested with programs of all levels, and every coach that used it said it revolutionized their game planning. Instead of flipping through multiple reports, you have everything in one place. The best part... You can talk to your data! You can ask questions and get responses. This is available at a special price right now! For a limited time, you can use the code AI at checkout to save $15. 

AI will not only save you countless hours each weekend, but AI will help you to be more prepared than ever before. AI can see data so much deeper than a human can. I walk you through how to use AI to truly supercharge your defensive game plan. When you get my resource, you get access to my custom AI Analyst! Here is a demo video of the analyst and how it provides you your data, your way, all in one place!

Using AI To Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan will revolutionize how you prepare for opponents. Order now to get access at a special introductory price! I spent a year beta testing this with coaches at all level of football. Every single one said this has revolutionized their game planning! Use the code AI at checkout to save a few $$!

Many coaches tell me they want to build a call sheet, but they don't know where to start. Many have asked about my call sheet, and I decided to put together a packet of every single document we have used to prepare on defense. This has everything we used, including our 2 sided color call sheet. You will be more prepared on defense and will be able to dominate your opponent! You can click here to learn more: Defensive Game Planning Resource You can order it now and download it instantly! For a limited time, it is one sale using the link above! It is completely editable and customizable. This resource is available for instant download! 

If you are looking to improve your preparation, take a minute to check out this resource packet.

Newly Released 3-3-5/3-5-3 Book!

I just released my book on the 3-3-5/3-5-3! I take you through everything it takes to be successful with the Odd Stack Defense, from personnel, to structure, to gap responsibilities, run fits, pursuit, coverages, pressures, and more! I give you a complete tool box for dominating on defense. Whether you run the 3-3-5/3-5-3, or you just want to learn more, this book has nuggets to help you win more games! The book includes a video walk through that is 35 minutes long, where I talk you through the book and the defense! Dominating with the 3-3-5/3-5-3 Defense. Enter the code: DOMINATE at checkout to save $10! 

One of the most important aspects of coaching is your preparation and organization. When I was a defensive coordinator we posted 6 shutouts and gave up just 6.8 points a game. A big part of this was our preparation. 

Using AI to Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan

If you want to be able to call the right defense at the right time, then you need to check out my newest resource! I spent over a year building an AI Game Planning Analyst that will help you save several hours each weekend while being more prepared than ever before! Using AI To Create a Dominant Defensive Game Plan will revolutionize how you prepare for opponents. 

This was tested with programs of all levels, and every coach that used it said it revolutionized their game planning. Instead of flipping through multiple reports, you have everything in one place. The best part... You can talk to your data! You can ask questions and get responses. This is available at a special price right now! For a limited time, you can use the code AI at checkout to save $15. 

Along with using AI, we want to make sure we are organized. I have a defensive game planning resource available for you! Here is a link to the defensive game planning documents. It includes 12 fully editable and customizable documents. https://sellfy.com/p/AY1u/ These are what we used to post 6 shutouts when I was a defensive coordinator. Defensive coordinators at all levels of football are using this. 

Additional Resources for Coaches:

Last year I got hooked up with CoachTube, and put together three courses for offensive football coaches. I put together two courses on RPO's, and a course on Building An Elite System of Communication. All of these courses will help you to score more points!  https://coachtube.com/users/coachvint

Installing Post-Snap RPO's

Installing Pre-Snap RPO's To Get Your Skill Guys More Touches

Building An Elite System of Gameday Communication

All three of these courses are detailed, with everything you need to be more explosive and to score more points. 

The course on communication gives you a detailed approach to your gameday communication. I give you a system and a process to improve the quality of conversations, leading to improved play calling on game day. This course has received outstanding reviews from coaches at all level of football. A coach with multiple state titles told me this course helped them to be much more efficient and explosive this season. 

My two RPO courses take you through a systematic process of installing RPO's into your offensive system. RPO's put the defense in conflict, forcing them to defend all 53 yards of width and all 6 skill players every single play. I not only give you a system, but I teach you the methods to develop your own RPO concepts. 

https://coachtube.com/users/coachvint

A few years back I published a couple of iBooks that can help your program with X's and O's. The first is on Installing RPO's into any offense. Here is a link to the iBooks version: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1078061959. The ibooks version includes explanations, diagrams, and video clips embedded!

If you don't have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can order the Amazon version for the Kindle. It has everything except the embedded video. You can order it here: http://www.amazon.com/Installing-Explosive-Concepts-Into-Offense-ebook/dp/B01B12YSCG/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

I also wrote a book on Tempo. It will greatly help you build a multiple tempo system with simple communication that will allow your kids to play with confidence. It also had over an hour of video clips! You can order the ibooks version here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1075902270.

Order the Amazon Kindle version here:

http://www.amazon.com/Using-Multiple-Tempos-Create-Explosive-ebook/dp/B01ATOL46A/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

 

Go Beyond the Results: 3 Keys to Success This Season

Today I want to talk to you about something very important to consider during games, practice, and watching film. 

One of the biggest mistakes I have seen made by coaches, and I have made as a coach, is focusing too much on the result. Sometimes you will have a very poorly executed play work out because your opponent jacked things up on their end. You might miss two blocks on a run play, but your running back breaks a tackle and ends up in the open field for a 75 yard run. Everyone gets so excited for the result, that they don't correct the mistake. 

When you don't correct mistakes, it is going to be harder and harder to replicate success when all things are equal. I see this a lot with teams that are loaded with talent, or they have one or two really good players. They will have a bunch of big plays because they have players who are just better than everyone else. They are able to break tackles in the open field. Or they have a defensive lineman who is unblockable for most high school offensive linemen. 

To avoid this issue, it there are a couple of things every head coach and coordinator should do. First, give your guys specific jobs during games. During a game, it is very important that every coach know what they are looking at, and actually look at that. Every coordinator should have guys assigned to watch different things. I have a sheet for each coach telling them where they should be during the game (sideline or box), and what they should be looking at. One simple rule is to have guys in the box watching away from our sideline, and having guys on the field watch the side nearest our sideline. 

When you have specific roles, you don't miss anything. If everyone is watching the game, no one is going to see when a mistake is made. Game Planning Packet for OC's

In addition to looking at mistakes, guys are looking at what the defense is doing. If you don't have a coach assigned to watch their secondary, you won't know if they are playing sky or cloud, and how they are reacting to certain routes and run actions. On defense, you need to have someone watching the offensive line, and someone watching the receivers on each side of the field. There is nothing worse than giving up a deep pass, and no one saw the route that was run. If you don't know what route was run, you don't know who made a mistake.

When you have a great play, celebrate, but if there was a mistake on the play, don't let the result keep you from fixing the mistake. If a lineman missed a block but the back broke a tackle, fix the mistake. If a receiver ran the wrong route, but the QB scrambled and had a big gain, correct the mistake as soon as possible. This means every coach must have a job to do and they must do that job. If someone wants to watch the game, they can buy a ticket. There is nothing worse than having a player make the same mistake, but no one correcting the mistake until film on Saturday morning. That mistake should have been fixed during the game. 

The same thing is true on the defensive side of the ball. You can't have everyone watching the game. You need to have guys assigned to watch different aspects of the offense. There is nothing worse than giving up a big play, and not knowing what route they ran, or what blocking scheme they used. You have to have specific roles for each coach and have those roles clearly laid out. You need to be able to correct mistakes immediately, not the next day. Defensive Game Planning Resource