2024 SCHEDULE
Friday, March 1, 1:30-2:30 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Stephen Barnette
University of New Hampshire
The Art of Catching: a) Aggressiveness at the catch point b) Body control (c) Framing the football (hand eye coordination)
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Ben Albert
University of Massachusetts
Defending the spread with an aggressive defensive attack plan
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Jon Wholley
Avon Old Farms
Putting players in the right spots. Process of player evaluation & utilization
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
James Perry
Brown University
Motions and shifts in the Brown up tempo offense
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Ross Jatkola
Barnstable HS, MA
Installing a systematic winged offense & vertically aligning your program. Taking a new school approach to an old school offense.
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Savon Huggins
Boston College
RB Fundamentals: RB philosophy, position meeting structure and Indy Drills
Friday, March 1, 2:40-2:50 PM
Opening Remarks & BNEFC Youth Football Coach Awards
Friday, March 1, 2:50-3:50 PM: KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MARRIOTT BALLROOM
Bob Chesney
College of the Holy Cross
Lessons Learned from a Historic Season
Friday, March 3, 3:50-4:05 PM
Opening Remarks & BNEFC Youth Football Coach Awards
Friday, March 1, 4:15-5:15 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Chris Smith
College of the Holy Cross
Multiple ways the Crusaders use Power
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Corey Hetherman
Rutgers University
The Scarlet Knights Linebacker techniques and teaching progression
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Jon Wholley
Avon Old Farms
Creating rhythm in passing game. Ways to give QB highly efficient & effective throws
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Tim Murphy
Harvard University
Football, as in Life, Is a Comeback
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Ross Jatkola
Barnstable HS, MA
Building a year-round championship culture with today’s generation. Creating a year-round winning culture that include: winning in the weight room, classroom & community.
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Ben Albert
University of Massachusetts
Defensive Line. The importance of developing Bend, Balance, and Burst in D Line play.
Friday, March 1, 5:30-6:30 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Mike Cerasuolo
Springfield College
Building culture through the triple option
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Don Brown
University of Massachusetts
Create offensive indecision on third down
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Rich Mannello
Dallas HS, PA
Run block progressions/combos & how to apply them
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Adam & Mary Kate Feit
Springfield College
How to develop an on-season football training program at any level: Gone are the days of squatting, benching, and deadlifting weights that are heavy, moderate, or light. Football has changed and so has the training behind it.
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Chris Haddad
Bellingham HS, MA
The art of running the perfect routes
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Marquise Watson
Rutgers
Defensive Line:
Transitional pass rush techniques
Friday, March 1, 6:40-7:40 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Savon Huggins
Boston College
Duo Run Play Duo Run Read Teach and Scheme
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Marquise Watson
Rutgers University
Transitional pass rush: With RPO's & offenses so multiple & not drop back pass only, converting & transitioning defensive linemen
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Rich Mannello
Dallas HS, PA
Man-zone & gap schemes without overwhelming 2 way HS linemen
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Mike DeLong
Springfield College
LEGENDS SPEAKER:
It’s not a defense it’s a perimeter! After 41 years some thoughts on football!
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Chris Haddad
Bellingham HS, MA
Wide receiver drills that transfer to games
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Corey Hetherman
Rutgers University
Linebacker fundamentals & techniques for all levels for football
Friday, March 1, 7:50-8:50 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Chris Zarkoskie
Princeton University
OL Fundamentals: Technique and Drill Progression
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Darkshirt defense: Language and base down/distance structure
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Coaching the Wing T QB
Garrett Gillick
University of New Hampshire
Alex Rotsko
Marshwood HS, ME
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Jim Fleming
University of Rhode Island
How the NIL and transfer portal is affecting High School & College players and programs
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Creating Offensive confusion with 3-4 simplicity
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Don Brown
University of Massachusetts
Defensive Back Techniques necessary for a press corner to suceed
John Bowen
Schuylerville HS, NY
Friday, March 1, 9:00-11:00 PM
BNEFC Raffle, Beer Blast & Adrenaline Fund Raising Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, March 2, 7:30-8:30 AM
Coffee With Coach Scarnecchia
MARRIOTT BALLROOM
Dante Scarnecchia
New England Patriots (Retired)
Cutting-Off and isolating defenders in the run game. Lead, ISO, Wham and Blast Runs
Saturday, March 2, 8:40-9:40 AM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Patrick Murphy
University of Rhode Island
Dividing the Defense with Segment Runs - Run Game The Rhody Way
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Keith Dudzinski
University of Massachusetts
Indy to game day - drills and preparation to be ready
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Alex Rotsko
Marshwood HS, ME
Practice organization
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Adam & Mary Kate Feit
Springfield College
Developing a mental toughness playbook for your players and coaches: Providing the keys to develop a successful mental skills program that can be layered across your yearly strength and football planning.
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
John Bowen
Schuylerville HS, NY
Second and Third Level Coverages, Run Fits, and Pressures using the 3-4
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Chris Zarkoskie
Princeton University
Pre-Practice and Off-Season Drill Progression
Saturday, March 2, 9:50-10:50 AM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Ryan Carty
University of Delaware
Blue Hen QB Fundamentals
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Garrett Gillick
University of New Hampshire
Darkshirt Defense: Creating roles for more players
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Eian Bain
Franklin HS, MA
Developing the Quarterback Position
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Tony Reno
Yale University
Building a Championship Culture
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Jon Marshall
Randolph HS, MA
Championship Practices - No Lines, No Lectures, DB Fundamentals
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Keith Dudzinski
University of Massachusetts
Linebackers: The Minuteman combo of tackling and forcing turnovers
Saturday, March 2, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Ryan Carty
University of Delaware
Planning an offensive attack around your best players
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Jim Reid
Mass Maritime
Multiple coverage options vs 3 Wide Formation combined with Front Adjustments.
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Eain Bain
Franklin HS, MA
Creating and Applying the Weekly Game Plan
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Chris Merritt
Bryant College
Bryant Passing Game in Buckets
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
Jon Marshall
Randolph HS, MA
Championship Practice - No Lines, No Lectures, Offensive Line Fundamentals
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Stephen Barnette
University of New Hampshire
Wide Receiver release repertoire: a) Highlight 4 different releases that we use at UNH b) the pros & cons of each release and the type of receiver benefits from such releases
Saturday, March 2, 12:10-1:10 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Ryan Mattison
Brown University
Ways to attack the perimeter in the Brown Offense
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
John Sielawa
Bryant College
Return Game (KOR/ PR) Practical Drills & Install- the Bryant University way
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Lou Marinelli
New Canaan HS, CT
Keys to maintain a winning program 40 Years of winning football
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Paul McGonagle
Endicott College
Gulls Run Game / RPO / Tempo
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
PJ Gibbs
Golden Gate HS, FL
Multiple fronts, alignment, and assignment in the 3 safety system
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Jim Reid
Mass Maritime
Defensive Line: KISS Method: Edge Pass Rush and Run Stunt Technique.
Saturday, March 2, 1:20-2:20 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
Stefon Wheeler
University of Rhode Island
The Rams double team teaching progression
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Matt Moran
Boston College
Connecting specialists to your scheme. The punter, kicker and snapper.
Youth Offense/Defense
RED ROOM
Lou Marinelli
New Canaan HS, CT
A step by step progression of weekly offensive game planning
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Eli Gardiner
Stonehill College
Stonehill Defense - Multiple Fronts and adapting coverages
Youth Offense/Defense
ORANGE ROOM
PJ Gibbs
Golden Gate HS, FL
Pressures and coverages in the 3 safety system
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Patrick Murphy
University of Rhode Island
"QB Skills & Drills for read run game RPO's to Triple Option"
Saturday, March 2, 2:30-3:30 PM
HS/College Offense
GREEN ROOM
John Sielawa
Bryant College
Tight Ends: Everyday weekly drills (Run & Pass) that make the Bryant University TEs successful
HS/College Defense
GOLD ROOM
Jack Cooper
University of Rhode Island
Defensive game planning and organization
HS/College + Youth
WHITE ROOM
Kevin Gilmartin
Salve Regina University
The Seahawks red zone passing attack
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS
MARRIOTT ATRIUM
Bobby Johnson
University of New England
UNE OL fundamentals & everyday run & pass drills for proper leverage, posture and movement.