In the late season, special teams face different challenges than in the earlier parts of the year. These considerations include personnel management, practice workload, and maintaining positive morale within the team. By carefully addressing these aspects, coaches optimize special teams performance and increase the chances of success in the late-season games.

In this episode, three special teams coaches share important considerations for managing these units during the last weeks of the regular season and into the playoffs.

Coaches Featured in This Episode:

Charlie Coiner, Retired NFL Coach
Bobby April, Two-Time NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year
Brett Arkelian, Special Teams Coach, Fresno State University

Show Notes:

Charlie Coiner

Late-Season Special Teams Considerations
Building Depth and Managing Personnel
Incorporating Fakes and Practice Strategies

Bobby April

Adjusting Practice Techniques for the Late Season
Weather Conditions and Game Planning
Balancing Player Workload and Starters on Special Teams

Brett Arkelian

Maintaining Positive Morale and Atmosphere
Emphasizing Communication and Team Bonding
Recognizing Effort and Boosting Morale
Highlighting the Bigger Picture and Creating a Unified Team

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Personnel, Workload, and Positive Morale on Special Teams – Charlie Coiner (NFL), Bobby April (NFL), Brett Arkelian (Fresno State)