Special Teams Time Management

Special teams is the aspect of the game where the “Hidden Yardage” can have a great effect of the outcome of a game. The MSU “Red Hawks” will win the hidden yardage weekly. This is accomplished through hard work, being well disciplined, knowing and executing the techniques and assignments and playing every play as a 101%er. Solid special teams are directly related to sound and effective time management. The old adage of “Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance” couldn\'t be any truer when it comes to special teams. However, it is more than that. At MSU, we feel that “Planning Perfect Practices Powers Peak Play”. At Montclair State University, our Head Coach Ricky Giancola has made a big commitment to special teams. Coach Giancola approaches the kicking game the same way as O and D by providing segmented practice times to accomplish all of the phases of special