Jelani Berassa

Florida International University Football #PawsUp #WeAre305 Wide Receivers 👐🏾

[Jelani Berassa @CoachJB_4]

#ShoBoyz

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First year in the conference and he MADE HIS MARK 😮‍💨 @alexperry_4

[Jordan J. Gush @JordanGush]

“Coming out of a dig cut.”

“Always leading with violent hips.”

“Double-tap dig.”

FIU WR coach Jelani Berassa
@CoachJB_4

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#LifeInThe305 with the birthday dude @54problemzz 🔥💯

From practice at Pitbull stadium to the Goombay festival in Coconut Grove, we do it different in Miami 🌴

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Recruits, take notes 📝

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Take the drills to the field!

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WR Rocker Step Drill

- The rocker step is an everyday drill used by wide receivers to manipulate a defensive back's body positioning and movement.

- This technique is designed to make a defender lean or stop their feet by simulating a break while the receiver is actually running at full speed.

- Coaches should emphasize body control and movement manipulation, comparing the technique to a crossover move used by a basketball player.

- Effective execution requires the receiver to move their shoulders and maintain total control over their body while selling a vertical route.

- The drill begins with receivers coming off the line of scrimmage, running vertically for five yards while staying under control.

- After mastering the initial vertical movement, the drill graduates to include the actual break in a specific direction to simulate game-speed routes of ten or more yards.

Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International
@CoachJB_4

#glazierclinics

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Episode 4 of #TheBlueprint breaks down the engine of our offense 💪

The physicality, vision, and hunger behind the running back room @CoachDub305

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To the ones who made us who we are 💯

#HappyFathersDay

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Celebrating freedom. Honoring history.

#Juneteenth

[Jelani Berassa @CoachJB_4]

Take the drills to the field !!

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WR Dig Cut Drill

- The drill focuses on teaching wide receivers how to execute the top of a dig route.

- Coaches should emphasize a stick system that utilizes violent hips to initiate the break.

- Receivers should maintain a consistent vertical look on every route to make all patterns look the same to the defender until the break.

- During the break, the receiver must slam their foot into the ground to gain control and turn quickly out of the cut.

- One variation is the speed turn, which requires the receiver to maintain high speed while ensuring they come out of the break flat.

- To ensure a flat exit on a speed turn, players use a double tap technique, sticking once to sink the hips and a second time to guarantee the correct angle.

Jelani Berassa, WR Coach, Florida International
@CoachJB_4

#glazierclinics

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Pushing our guys beyond their limits 🏋️ @Coach_Hick_

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15 Panthers named to Phil Steele’s Preseason All-CUSA teams 📈

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[Keith McCluney @KEMcCluney]

Another outstanding day @HCWillieSimmons Elite Football Camps presented by @BaptistHealthSF. Ballers from the 904 to the 305 showcased their talent in Pitbull Stadium. Thank you @BaptistHealthSF for your INVESTMENT! #partnersinEXCELLENCE!

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Episode 3 of #TheBlueprint breaks down the foundation of our defense 💪

The toughness, discipline and relentless effort behind the defensive line 🐾

[Keith McCluney @KEMcCluney]

Great day at the @HCWillieSimmons 7v7 Passing Camp with a whole lotta 305 talent! Thank you to @BaptistHealthSF for your commitment to EXCELLENCE! #lockthecage #pawsup

[Jarvaris Reed Jr @JarvarisREED1]

Blessed🙏🏾🙏🏾
@FIUFootball
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The first game. The first win. The start of it all. 🔥💯

#FIU25thSeason

[Jelani Berassa @CoachJB_4]

Violent Hips!! Be great coming out the top of your breaks.

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Episode 2 of #TheBlueprint takes a closer look at our quarterbacks 🏈

The leadership, command and confidence behind the offense 🐾

[Jovan Dewitt @Coach_Dewitt]

#PawsUp thanks to @baptisthealthsf for helping us put this on. Let's get to work.

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Our offensive line is the heartbeat of our team 💯

Introducing #TheBlueprint, a series breaking down the identity of each unit that makes up FIU Football 🐾

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It’s right around the corner 🔜