2016 TFA Coaches Clinic “Minnetonka Football Player and Coach Development Head Coach Dave Nelson Minnetonka Football Cell –

Minnetonka High School Staff Minnetonka High School Staff Offense John Croyle – QB’s/Offensive Coordinator Jason Bell – Offensive Line Jesse Nelson – J’s and Y’s (Fullbacks/TE’s) Jason Opsal – Wide Receivers Careino Gurley – R’s (Tailbacks) John Mattox – Offensive Line

Minnetonka High School Staff Minnetonka High School Staff Defense Greg Clough – ILB’s/Defensive Coordinator Dave Shoemaker – Safeties Terry Westermann – Corners Josh Stephan - Defensive Line Gary Radziej – Defensive Dave Nelson – OLB’s

Football – Greatest Team Game Teaches Values and Life Lessons – work ethic, toughness, teamwork, unselfishness, resiliency We need all types of athletes- skill sets, size, abilities Don’t need to specialize Football is not a “cut sport” Can begin playing at any age Serves as a great transition to high school Only sport with a Homecoming Friday nights are special

High School Core Values High School Core Values Staff – “To capture the hearts and minds of our players”. Players - #INAM Offense – “To be a fundamentally efficient ball control offense” Foolish penalties, sacks, turnovers, and dropped balls will total less than 12% of total plays Defense – “Unparalleled Toughness” Special Teams – “To provide the Winning Edge”

Thoughts – Coaching in TFA Thoughts – Coaching in TFA Create a culture that your players, coaches, and parents want to be a part of Coach every player Player development is more important than winning I measure your success by how many of your players play next year Teach fundamentals Have some fun!

MHS – TFA Relationship MHS – TFA Relationship Summer Strength & Conditioning – Grades Entering 5 th thru 8 th – Tuesdays & Thursdays HUDL Top Gun – Wednesdays (10:30-Noon) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 3 rd & 4 th Grade Passing League – Tuesdays (10:30-Noon) 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 5 th & 6 th Grade Passing League – Thursdays (10:30-Noon) 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 7 th & 8 th Grade “7 on 7” League – Mondays (10:30-Noon) 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 3 rd thru 6 th Grade Camp – Monday-Thursday (6:00-8:00 PM) August th & 8 th Grade High School Prep Camp – Monday-Wednesday (4:00-6:00 PM) August 1-3 TFA Coaches Clinics – Monday, August 8 or Wednesday, August 10 (6:00-8:30 PM) “Skills & Drills” – Monday, August rd Grade (6:00-7:30 PM) 8 th Grade Team Visits – Home Games Shared Equipment and Facilities

Minnetonka Concussion History Minnetonka Concussion History Year9 th 10 th 11 th 12 th Total Total

Youth Football Offense Youth Football Offense QB/Center Exchange is key Blocking Philosophy Execution (getting off on snap count, faking, finishing) more important than number of plays Run Game – 5 plays Pass Game – 2-3 Play Action Passes, Sprint Out, 3 Step Exotics – Reverse, HB Pass

Youth Football Offense Youth Football Offense Ten Causes Of Blocking Failure 1.Ignorance of the assignment 2.Insecurity about the assignment 3.Not knowing how to block or poor mechanics 4.Tipping off the assignment 5.Slow start or failure to “get off on the count” 6.Lack of aggressiveness 7.Lack of hustle 8.Failure to operate from a good base 9.Not accelerating on contact 10.Losing feet after contact

HUDL – Drill Videos HUDL – Drill Videos Grades 3-8 Drill Videos “O” Line“D” Line WR’sLB’s QB’sDB’s

HUDL - TFA Offense HUDL - TFA Offense Cadence20 Series Mechanics Clap Drill30 Series Mechanics Gap Identification40 Series Mechanics Hole Numbering50 Series Mechanics Huddle Mechanics Organizing Your Offense Play Series/Families QB/Center Exchange Running Back Alignment Shotgun Mechanics Terminology

HUDL – 5 th & 6 th Grade Offense HUDL – 5 th & 6 th Grade Offense Run GamePass Game Trap26-27 Boot Sweep Belly Pass Counter90’s – 3 Step Belly Power Reverse Rocket

HUDL – 7 th & 8 th Grade Offense Run GamePass Game Trap28-29 Boot Sweep32-33 Boot Counter56-57 Boot Belly70-71 Sprint Out Down90 Series Reverse Power Counter Rocket Jet

Contact Information Dave Nelson Head Football Coach Minnetonka High School Highway 7 Minnetonka MN (952)