Creativity In QB Play - Will Hewlett, Quarterback Developer, QB Collective

Having trained more than 60 Division 1 quarterbacks in the past several years, quarterback coach Will Hewlett has quickly become one of the country’s most sought after experts on the position. Hewlett is known for his focus on elite-level passing mechanics, helping quarterbacks improve speed of release, accuracy, and performance under pressure. “Traditionally, the quarterback has been one of the most under- coached positions on the team,” says Hewlett. “Playing QB can be both frustrating and rewarding. I love seeing the progression from a youth camper into an elite position player – physically and mentally.” Parents and coaches alike have seen the progress Coach Hewlett can bring about in a young QB – often referred to as the “difference maker”. Hewlett is constantly traveling throughout the country working with quarterback prospects from coast to coast. Hewlett says, “I love working with developing talents all over the country. To meet with a young player’s coaches, see the programs and even watch the progress unfold on Friday nights is as fulfilling to me as anything in my career.” Hewlett has consulted with NFL, UFL, and NCAA coaches and continues to work with quarterbacks in the SEC, ACC, Big 10 and other conferences. In addition, Coach Hewlett is a top-ranked speaker at the Glazier Clinics tour, the largest football coaching clinics with over 26,000 active members and has co-authored a top selling book on passing mechanics. Hewlett is the first Australian-born quarterback to play NCAA football. His playing career extended to the pro-ranks, with a stint in the Arena League. His college experience included the University of Nevada and the University of Dubuque. Shownotes: -Overview of Sports Illustrated article, QB creativity -Progression to teaching fluidity and athleticism -Allowing creativity and free play for QB self discovery -Inadvertently coaching creativity out if the QB -Patrick Mahomes comes along and things change -What if we encourage creativity? -Free play approach in training -Learning from movement specialists - Shawn Myszka -What happens when the line on the diagram ends? -Evolution in involving movement coaches - Kurt Hester -Recommendations for drilling and practice programming -Football is not an individual sport, timing is developed together -Teaching the QB to perform in chaos -Utilizing technology to train -QB coach as the artist -Aaron Rodgers foot pop -Learning through social media -The QB Collective

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