I’m honored to share that I’ve been invited to speak at the New Jersey Football Coaches Association Annual Clinic on Friday, February 6. Returning to my home state—where I played high school football and later coached at The College of New Jersey for 15 years—is both humbling and meaningful. Throughout my career, I’ve been blessed to be coached by, work alongside, and be mentored by outstanding coaches. This opportunity allows me to give back by sharing what I’ve learned with the next generation of teachers of the game.
My session will take a deep dive into the technical and tactical foundations of pass protection that have driven our success in the passing game at both the high school and college levels. Every successful passing play begins with protection, and every protection begins with the quarterback’s launch point. I’ll break down multiple pass protection schemes with an emphasis on moving the launch point so defenses can’t simply pin their ears back and attack a predictable spot. When we force defenses to defend space, angles, and timing, we gain the advantage.
I’ll also highlight the features and benefits of attending the New Jersey Alercio O-Line Clinics on April 12 and May 3, where coaches can bring their players to learn these techniques firsthand. There is no substitute for teaching fundamentals in person, on the field, with purpose and precision. For more information, click on the brochure image here.
Football has given me far more than I could ever repay. This clinic is one small way I can give back to the game and to the state that helped shape who I am as a coach and as a man. I’m looking forward not only to sharing ideas but to learning from an impressive group of high school and college speakers, reconnecting with old friends, and building new relationships along the way.
To register for the NJFCA Clinic, visit:
https://njfca.org/coaches-clinic/
Coach Rich Alercio is available to discuss coaching philosophy, X’s & O’s, or teach his O-Line “techniques in the trenches.” Contact Coach at richalercio@gmail.com and share http://www.olineskills.com with your colleagues and friends. Thanks for supporting this blog and joining our conversations, and as always, thanks for your time!
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