Clinic Series: QB Coverage Recognition – Kirk Campbell, QB Coach, Michigan

In this segment from the 2023 Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic, Michigan Quarterbacks Coach Kirk Campbell discusses his journey from playing Division II ball to his current position at Michigan. Coach Campbell emphasizes the importance of hard work, dedication, and making connections in the field of sports. He then delves into the process of quarterback development and coverage recognition, highlighting the pre-snap checklist for coverage identification, and the post-snap confirmation process. He then stresses the significance of focusing on the process rather than the prize, echoing the philosophy of Bill Walsh, and emphasizes the need for quarterbacks to understand and react to defensive movements on the field. Show Notes: Importance of Hard Work and Dedication Career Progression and Opportunities Emphasizing Focus on the Process Understanding Coverage Identification Pre-Snap Checklist for Coverage Identification Explaining Linebacker Skew and Safety Rotation Post-Snap Confirmation and Safety Movement Analyzing Boundary Safety Movement Identifying Linebacker Drops The Practice of Coverage Identification on the Field Follow Kirk Campbell on Twitter/X @CoachKCampbell. Get your Lauren’s First and Goal 2024 Premium Access ticket now! The premium ticket savings last only until February 1st. As an added benefit, you get access to all 120 presentations from the 2023 clinic immediately on CoachTube. So don’t wait until the next clinic to learn - get going now! Thank you for supporting our partners: Learn More about Pro Quick Draw: Pro Quick Draw is a powerful plug-in used on Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint for coaches to organize, format, and export playbooks, scout cards, and presentations efficiently. It was a software designed with a coach in mind, providing the tools you need to draw quickly and stay organized. Learn More about Playbook Clinics: Playbook Clinics is a new coaching clinic series, reimagined from the ground up. Playbook organizes a Convening Panel of coaches in the region, asks them what they want to talk about, and who they want to hear from. Check them out at www.playbookclinics.com, get your staff registered, and use the code “Keith” to save $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices