Being a Complete Running Back – Running with the ball is only one aspect of being a complete running back.

As coaches, we are constantly evaluating our players. And our players are constantly evaluating themselves. How many times have you had a player come to you and ask, “Coach, what do I need to do to get more playing time?” or “What do I need to work on?” At Sacramento State, we emphasis ownership. We ask them to be accountable for themselves and their performance both on and off the field.       On the field, we ask the running backs “2B A PART”. This stands for: Ball SecurityBlocking (protection)AwarenessPlay – Action Game (playing without the ball)AttitudeReceiving and Route RunningToughness    This device gives them something to remember and something to reference for improvement. Here are a few of our drills that develop each attribute for our running backs. Ball Security     Ball security constantly needs to be