Colton Nero

Head Football Coach - McHenry High School Minnesota State University Alum.

[WinningSystem @WinningSystemCo]

Most players don’t actually know how to watch film.

Teach them these 4 questions and film study changes completely.

This is the system we use.

Dropping the full version soon.
Been using it with my players for years.

[WinningSystem @WinningSystemCo]

Before you identify coverage…

You must identify the structure.

Most defenses live in 3 core shells.

Teach players to see the shell first — coverage second.

Processing becomes faster.
Hesitation disappears.

That’s how you simplify the game for players.

More inside the Winning Systems Manual.

[WinningSystem @WinningSystemCo]

5 SITUATIONS EVERY DEFENSE MUST WIN

1️⃣ 3rd Down
This is where possessions end.

2️⃣ Red Zone
Space shrinks. Execution matters.

3️⃣ 2-Minute
Communication and structure are everything.

4️⃣ Backed Up
Flip the field. Create momentum.

5️⃣ 4-Minute Defense
Championship defenses close games.

Great defenses win situations, not just plays.

More inside the Winning Systems manual.

[Chicago Bears @ChicagoBears]

Kings of the North 👑

[McHenry Football @McHenryFootball]

We hope everyone has a happy & healthy holiday season!

#TWS

[McHenry Football @McHenryFootball]

Thanks to coach @CoachBlinger for stopping in today to talk about our recruits!

#TWS

[FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX]

We have a new No. 1 seed in the NFC 👀🐻

@ChicagoBears

[Minnesota State Football @MinnStFootball]

Final Score | Minnesota State 35, UIndy 27

[James Butler @wl_jlb]

Blessed to announce that I have received an offer from @SXUFootball and big thanks for the opportunity from @reinhardt_tyler and Coach Fem!

[James Butler @wl_jlb]

Blessed to announce that I have received an offer from @WarhawkFootball and big thanks for the opportunity from @BryceCross8

[Aiden Ramirez @Aiden_Rami]

Thank you for the official offer from @WarhawkFootball and Coach @MilesHookstead!
#PoundTheRock

@McHenryFootball

[Haydn_Schmidt @SchmidtHaydn]

Check out my senior year highlights.

25 Catches
400 Yards
16 YPC
4 TDS

@McHenryFootball @Coltnero51

[McHenry Football @McHenryFootball]

Congrats @Aiden_Rami all your hard work is paying off!
#TWS

[Jeffry Schwab @jeffry_schwab]

Senior Year Highlights
Week 1-9
821 Passing YDS 6TDS (59/109) 53%
588 Rushing YDS 6 TDS on 84 carries
@McHenryFootball @WE_R_WARRIORS1
@Hudl https://t.co/g1fMJRnyhf #hudl

[James Butler @wl_jlb]

Season didn’t end how we hoped but it was a great ride! Check out my full season highlights (special teams posted separate)

60 tackles
4 tfl
3 int
1 Forced Fumble
2 PAT Blocks
1 Punt Block
@McHenryFootball @Coltnero51
https://t.co/owEbZEfJ8W

[Jeremy Beese @JeremyBees76316]

Check out my week 7 highlights.
20 tackles total
@McHenryFootball
https://t.co/eJlPLVJUK5

[James Butler @wl_jlb]

Thank you for hosting such a great Visit,
Loved every bit of it!
@reinhardt_tyler @SXUFootball

[McHenry Football @McHenryFootball]

🏈GAME DAY!🏈

We are HOME tonight at McCracken Field vs Burlington Central!

📍Frosh A - 4:45 PM
📍Varsity - 7:00 PM

🔥 Happy HOMECOMING - bring the energy tonight!

#TWS

[McHenry Football @McHenryFootball]

🔥Game day!🔥

📍Prarie Ridge High School

⏰ Frosh A - 4:45 PM

⏰ Varsity - 7:00 PM

#TWS