Tight End Training Tip: Covington Catholic Colonels' TE Drill
For 5A tight ends like Covington Catholic Colonels, dominating in the red zone requires a combination of strength, speed, and agility. To improve their chances, Colonels' coaches have developed a drill that targets these key areas. The 'TE Triangle Drill' involves three stations: a 10-yard cone course for agility, a 20-yard deadlift station for strength, and a 30-yard sprint lane for speed. Players complete three sets of 10 reps at each station, resting for 30 seconds between sets. Coaching cues include 'quick feet' for agility, 'engage your core' for deadlifts, and 'explosive acceleration' for sprints. This drill translates to game performance by improving tight ends' ability to quickly change direction, anchor in the blocking scheme, and burst through defenders for touchdowns.