Using a Fundamental Tackling Progression to Teach Game-Situation Tackling breaks down individual position-related tackling drills. The DVD features a combination of block-protection and tackling progressions that are designed to simulate a natural game-like experience. The DVD also reviews specific open-field tackling techniques appropriate for special teams.
Among the topics covered:
Among the topics covered:
- Defensive line drills
- Linebacker drills
- Defensive back drills
- Special teams drills
- Team tackling
- Jim Hartigan is the head football coach at Clovis West (CA) High School, a position he assumed in 2005. Previously, he served 16 seasons at Santa Margarita (CA) High School as the Eagles' first head football coach. In the process, Hartigan's teams have compiled a record of 157-52-5 (73%), won three CIF titles, and earned six league championships. His squads consistently achieve high national rankings (USA Today). Widely respected as one of the top interscholastic coaches in the game, Hartigan has coached a number of players who have made noteworthy accomplishments on the gridiron, including the 2002 Heisman Trophy Award winner, Carson Palmer (Cincinnati Bengals), and the 1997 Walter Payton Award winner, Brian Finneran (Atlanta Falcons).
