Terry Summerfield

Offensive coordinator for SUNY Geneseo, NY women’s flag football. USAFB Master Trainer.

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

With the Smarter Sports Awards a week away, I’ve been reflecting on the journey with GSI Performance.

A lot more to come. Read my latest blog 👇

https://t.co/M1umVVOrMT

#SmarterSports #SSA26 #SportsInnovation

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

Tackle Technique:
- Continually rep different levels (Lev 1 - in this film…don’t forget Lev 2 & 3)
- Coach put pressure on player in Track & Prep phases
- Tackler, get around the edge & drop height
- Tackler, has to square up late
- Tackler, connect and accelerate the feet
🏈💥

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

A global standard for contact.

Track. Prepare. Connect. Accelerate. Finish.

The Five Fights framework, adopted by World Rugby & USA Football, is redefining how players train for contact.

#SmarterSportsAwards #FiveFights

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

The game has changed. The demands are higher than ever. So are the expectations around player welfare. At GSI Performance, we don’t believe in isolated fixes.

We’ve built a fully integrated system: Methodology + Training Aids + Analysis.

One approach. Better performance. Safer players.

#Coaching #SportsInnovation #PlayerDevelopment #SSA26

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Top class. Legend. Mentor and good lad.

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

The GSI Performance - Wrap & Grip Tackle System + Wrap & Roll + Dip & Rise contact shield available in the USA from @RiddellSports #Tackle #Accuracy 🏈

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Sink to load.
Extend.
“Chase the hit” to stay in strong shape.
1) Weight room warm up with band.
2) On-field, together, timing.
3) Reverse? Either way I like the dynamic-to-stabilization idea for a little “quick to strong” and core work.

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Football coaches: just for fun.
Think about playing defense for 2:45 straight this close to your goal line and holding out….in a World Cup final no less.
“Defend the like like you are defending South Africa itself”

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

“Pick your shot, don’t just smash the pile”
Numbers to the ball is such a talked about thing in Football but there is a key read (on the run) for 2nd man.
Where is 1? And where is the open strike zone?

[Lakeridge Football @GoPacerFootball]

IIt doesn’t get much better than this — Coach Ryland is widely regarded as one of the premier tackling coaches and educators in the game today. @ADRCoachDev will be on site with hands on teaching. Pairing up with @tsummerfieldMT on the field!!

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

New thread: Contact over the week.
Starting here as this is by far the most known/done in football.
But do notice this is #3 and we will look at other ways later

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

GSI Performance Tackle System available in The USA 🇺🇸 @RiddellSports in both Senior and Junior sizes - now used by Teams at all levels - Schools/Youth, College and NFL 🏈#Tackle #Technique #Accuracy #Coaching #ProtectandPerform

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Do I have a new favorite all-time restricted one-arm?

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Balance in Tackle Teaching.
If you win the space & body position battle you make the rest of the job exponentially easier
But many coaches front load their teaching so much that they almost forget the back half.
You need more fixes/cues than wrap up & drive feet vs good carriers

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Summer learning # 3
In no particular order
Strike lines, tackle types, what you see in drills.

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

One my favorite parts of the ⁦@RiddellSports⁩ ⁦@RichieGrayGSI⁩ bags is the depth and density lets you go full hit.
Even on a lower body tackle -which I often stand in and hold for- really reduces worry about Charlie horse and can practice the skill.

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Track-Back and track across are key paths I don’t think we train enough in football because we love our inside-out downhill boxes.
Playing in space and when the structure has been fractured is massive to limit damage from big plays.
⚽️ example from my guy @Coach_frankb

[Richie Gray @RichieGrayGSI]

GSI Performance - Technical Training Aids, are specifically designed to promote technical accuracy within the tackle. Now used throughout the @NFL and @NCAAFootball available from @RiddellSports #Tackle #Technique #skillacquisition #WeTrainDifferent #DNAofCollision 🏈

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Did a tackle thing with my old high school
I always ask players, “what did you learn?” when done:
1) different tackles for different situations
2) how fast clamp need to be
3) how strong clamp needs to be
Favorite drills:
1) Tackle two
2) Double Bag, Bag Drop
3) Edge read it

[Andrew Ryland @ADRCoachDev]

Talking with a friend.
My attempt at making attacking/defending, create/close space games as simple as possible for all sports.
I’m sure there is stuff to add on deeper reflection but this was initial reaction.