Video Coaching for Football Position Coaches: Film Review Made Simple

Position coaches: you know the drill.

You're working with your QB on footwork. You explain the drop. You demonstrate it. They run it. Same mistake.

"Your front foot opened at the top of the drop."

They nod. But they didn't FEEL it. They can't see what you're seeing.

That's the gap video feedback closes.

Why Position Coaches Need Video Feedback

Position coaching is detail work.

QB footwork. Receiver route stems. Lineman hand placement. DB hip turns.

These aren't things you can fix by yelling louder. You need SPECIFIC, VISUAL feedback.

The Problem with Traditional Coaching

Verbal cues get forgotten:
"Step at 45 degrees."
"Keep your elbows in."
"Eyes on the inside hip."

Your athlete hears you. They try to remember. Next rep? Forgotten.

Demonstration has limits:
You can show them perfect technique. But they can't see THEIR breakdown.

The solution?
Record the rep. Show them exactly what they're doing wrong. Timestamp the moment it breaks down.

Now they GET IT.

QB Coaches: Footwork and Mechanics

The Dropback

Every QB coach knows: footwork determines everything.

Three-step drop. Five-step drop. Seven-step drop.

Record the dropback. Add timestamps:

"At 0:04 your first step is too short - see?"
"At 0:06 your front foot opens - that's why you threw across your body."
"At 0:08 perfect weight transfer - do it like THAT every time."

Your QB watches. They SEE the flaw. They understand.

Release Point and Mechanics

Arm slot. Release point. Follow-through.

Record reps from multiple angles. Timestamp the critical moments.

"Your elbow drops at 0:09 - causes the ball to sail."
"Release point at 0:11 - inconsistent. Compare to this other clip."

They can study their mechanics. Compare good reps to bad reps. Build consistency.

Reads and Progressions

Film private sessions working progressions.

"At 0:12 your eyes locked on #1 too early."
"At 0:15 you missed the check-down - he was WIDE open."

Visual proof beats verbal explanation every time.

Receivers Coaches: Routes and Technique

Route Running

The route stem. The break. The acceleration out of the break.

These are DETAILS. Details that make or break NFL careers. Details that separate good receivers from great ones.

Record route reps. Timestamp the breakdown:

"At 0:07 your stem is too slow - see the DB read it?"
"At 0:09 your break - too rounded. Needs to be sharper."
"At 0:11 perfect acceleration - THAT is what I want."

Hand Technique

Catching with hands vs body. Hand position. Extension.

Record the catch. Timestamp the technique:

"At 0:08 you let it get into your body - hands, hands, hands."
"At 0:10 perfect extension - early hands."

They watch. They learn. They improve.

Offensive Line Coaches: The Trenches

Pass Protection

Kick slide. Hand placement. Anchor. Punch timing.

Record pass pro reps. Add feedback:

"At 0:06 hands too wide - lose power."
"At 0:08 your kick slide - hips too high."
"At 0:10 perfect anchor - feel that."

Run Blocking

Drive blocks. Combo blocks. Reach blocks. Pull technique.

Timestamp the execution:

"At 0:05 great first step - on his toes."
"At 0:07 hand placement slipped - cost you leverage."
"At 0:09 finish - drove him 5 yards. That's the standard."

Defensive Backs Coaches: Coverage Technique

Press Coverage

Jam technique. Hand placement. Hip turn. Recovery speed.

Record press drills. Timestamp the technique:

"At 0:04 your jam - hands inside, good."
"At 0:06 hips turned too early - he ran right by you."
"At 0:08 perfect recovery - matched his speed."

Ball Skills

High-point drills. Break-and-drive. Playing through hands.

Film the rep. Show them what they did right and wrong.

"At 0:09 you didn't locate the ball early enough."
"At 0:11 perfect timing - that's a pick-six."

Private Training Sessions: The Game Changer

Position coaches running private training have a unique advantage: dedicated time with athletes.

But you're limited to the session time.

What happens between sessions matters MORE.

The Traditional Problem

You work with a QB for 60 minutes. You cover footwork, mechanics, reads.

They leave. They forget 70% of what you said by tomorrow.

The Video Solution

Record every rep. Add timestamped feedback. They have homework.

Between sessions, they:
- Review their reps
- Study the coaching points
- Compare good execution to bad execution
- Come back PREPARED

Your next session is 10x more productive.

Athletes who study film between sessions progress FASTER.

Building Your Video Library

Smart position coaches build a reference library:

Perfect Execution Clips

Record your best athletes executing perfectly.

When a younger athlete struggles, you have the reference:

"Watch this. THIS is the standard. See the difference?"

Common Mistakes

Record the common technical breakdowns. Build a teaching library.

New athlete joins? You have video examples ready to go.

Progression Over Time

Record athletes at Week 1. Week 4. Week 8.

Show them their own improvement. Build confidence with evidence.

Why Coach Feedback Works for Position Coaches

1. Mobile-First

You're on the field. Your phone is in your pocket.

Record the rep. Add feedback right there. No upload. No computer. No delay.

2. Timestamped Precision

Jump straight to the moment that matters.

"At 0:08..." - boom, they're watching that exact second.

No scrubbing through long videos.

3. Athletes Actually Watch

They get notified instantly. They jump straight to your feedback.

They watch between sessions. They study. They improve.

4. Affordable

$14.99-$99.99/month depending on storage needs.

Athletes use it completely FREE.

No per-athlete fees adding up.

How to Get Started

Step 1: Download Coach Feedback (iPhone/iPad)

Step 2: Create your profile. Invite your athletes via QR code.

Step 3: Record your next private session or position practice.

Step 4: Add timestamps to 5-10 key moments per athlete.

Step 5: Watch them improve faster than ever.

Real Position Coach Use Cases

QB Coach with 8 Private Clients

Records all session reps. Each athlete gets 10-15 timestamped feedback points per session.

Athletes review between sessions. Progress accelerates.

Cost: $29.99/month (Silver plan, 100 hours)

Athletes: FREE

WR Coach at High School

Records position drills at practice. Route running, blocking, catching.

All 15 receivers get specific feedback on their technique.

They study film that night. Next practice: improvement across the board.

OL Coach Running Summer Camps

Films technique stations. Sends athletes home with video feedback.

Parents love it. Athletes reference it all summer. Technique improves.

Conclusion

Position coaching is specialized work.

You're not teaching plays. You're teaching TECHNIQUE.

Footwork. Hand placement. Hip turns. Route stems.

Details that separate good from great.

Your athletes need to SEE these details.

They need to watch their reps. Study their mechanics. Compare their execution to the standard.

Video feedback makes this possible. Simple. Mobile. Effective.

Stop repeating yourself.

Start showing them.

Download Coach Feedback today.
→ coachfeedback.app

Athletes use it completely FREE. Position coaches start at $14.99/month.

Record. Review. Improve.