Football Tackling Masterclass For High School And Youth Coaches

Written By: Chris Haddad
Updated: November 21, 2025

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Coach Andy Ryland Teaches You...

how to create a year-round tackling plan for your program.


In this episode, we talk to Coach Andy Ryland, who will walk you through how to train tackling 12 months of the year. In this plan, coaches can feel confident that their players are prepared to tackle opponents safely and securely.

This episode allows coaches with any budget or any size team to create an off-season program that can promote safe tackling, reduce missed tackles, and build confidence in players to strike with their shoulders.


You can follow Coach Andy Ryland on Twitter @ADRCoachDev

About the author 

Chris Haddad

Chris Haddad is the founder of vIQtory Sports as well as a high school football coach in Massachusetts for over 12+ years. Chris is the current defensive coordinator and wide receiver coach at Bellingham High School in Bellingham, MA. Chris has been featured as an authority in football publications such as Hudl, Bleacher Report and Yahoo Sports.

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