Special Teams
SPECIAL TEAMS PHILOSOPHY & GOALS
Special Teams Philosophy:
The special teams are an integral part of our success. The special teams have a huge impact on field position and the momentum of the game. There is no more important factor in an offense scoring or a defense stopping an opponent than the starting field position of the drive. Maximizing the change in field position to our benefit will have a positive impact on the likelihood of victory.
We are going to be aggressive in our philosophy on special teams, just as we are on both defense and offense. Attacking kickers and punters with disciplined and relentless block schemes, striking the kick and punt returners with violence and aggressively defending our kicks will lead to positive changes in yardage, as well as big plays that will swing the momentum of the game in our favor.
Special Teams Goals:
Punt Team
1. Do Not Allow a Blocked Kick
2. Do Not Allow a Return TD
3. No Return Yards Allowed
Punt Return Team
1. Block a Kick
2. Return a Kick for a Touchdown
3. No Conversions on Fakes
PAT/FG Team
1. Do Not Allow a Blocked Kick
2. Make 100% of Extra Points
3. Make >75% Field Goals
Field Goal Block Team
1. Block a Kick
2. No Offside/Roughing Penalties
3. No Conversions on Fakes
Kickoff Team
1. Do Not Allow a Return TD
2. Opponent Starts Inside the 25
3. Recover All Onside Kick
Kickoff Return Team
1. Return a Kick for a Touchdown
2. Start Outside the 35
3. Recover All Onside Kicks