Coaching Roots is a football-first platform built for coaches, fans, and lifelong learners who live and breathe the game. We dive deep into the history, tactics, and tools of football coaching, blending rich storytelling with practical resources to honor the sport’s past and empower its future.
Who This Site Is For
Whether you’re coaching under Friday night lights, studying play designs, or obsessed with coaching legacies, Coaching Roots is your home. We created this site for:
- Youth and high school coaches seeking fresh ideas and tools.
- Students of the game who pause film to analyze formations.
- Fans curious about coaching trees and team legacies, not just player stats.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: preserve the coaching legacies that shaped football and equip new generations with the knowledge and tools to lead. From the single-wing formation to modern RPO systems, we connect football’s past with its present. We’re not just celebrating big names like Vince Lombardi or Bill Belichick—we’re spotlighting the systems, schemes, and stories that built the game. Explore our Resources page for tools to elevate your coaching.
What We Offer
Coaching Roots is a dynamic hub with four core areas:
- Coaching History: Profiles of legendary coaches like Knute Rockne and their coaching trees.
- Tactical Evolution: Breakdowns of strategies, from the T-Formation to today’s spread offenses.
- Modern Tools: Reviews of coaching gear and software, with affiliate links to Amazon.
- Team Legacies: Stories of dynasties like the 1970s Pittsburgh Steelers.
Find downloadable playbooks and templates on our Resources page.
Why It Matters
Coaching wisdom is often passed down verbally or lost to time. We’re here to archive it and make it accessible. Whether you’re a new coach or a seasoned tactician, Coaching Roots offers a starting point for your playbook. We may use affiliate links or platforms like Google AdSense to keep the site running—learn more on our Privacy Policy page.
Join Our Community
Have a coach or tool you want us to cover? Visit our Contact page. For more football insights, check out CoachTube for expert-led clinics. Thanks for joining Coaching Roots—let’s grow the game together!