Fowler's Break Down

02/06/2025

02/05/2025

I've gotten lots of questions from coaches that are looking for a better way to teach their players how to study film.

Thinking about hosting a workshop in Franklin specifically for High School Coaches...shoot me a message if you want to be on the invite list.

02/04/2025

🏈 Film Study: Chiefs Defense Masterclass

Wanna see a great breakdown of how Kansas City's 8-man box shut down Buffalo in the AFC Championship?

Perfect example of gap discipline in action - linebackers showing textbook technique. Love seeing how every defender knew their role and executed perfectly.

This is why the Chiefs' defense has been so dominant!

Remember: 1 Back 1 Gap

In this NFL football film study breakdown from the Kansas City Chiefs vs Buffalo Bills AFC championship, we discuss the 8-man box = 1 back/1 gap rule. Lineba...

02/01/2025

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🚨 500 Subscribers! 🚨

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01/28/2025

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01/27/2025

Behind the scenes of my latest film breakdown!

🎬 Been diving deep into game film to bring you guys the defensive insights that'll boost your football IQ.

Over at on YouTube, we're not just about physical drills - we're breaking down real game situations, reading formations, and understanding offensive tendencies that'll make you a smarter, more instinctive player.

Watch my latest video to learn what elite linebackers see before the snap! 🧠🏈

01/26/2025

The Third Domain Of Awareness

🔍 Mastering Diagnostic Awareness

Great players don’t just see the game—they process it.
Diagnostic Awareness is where all the pieces come together:

✔️ Use Situational Awareness (game context, scoreboard, and field position).
✔️ Apply Structural Awareness (personnel, formation, strength, and backfield alignment).
This critical step helps you identify the play and define your role in stopping it. The faster you diagnose, the faster you dominate. 🏈

💡 Develop this skill to play smarter, faster, and ahead of the competition.

01/24/2025

📌 "Do It Right, Do It Light" 💡

Ever notice how rushing through tasks often means doing them twice? When we take the time to do things properly the first time, we actually save ourselves hours of rework and stress later.

Quality isn't about perfection – it's about intention. Whether you're tackling a work project, organizing your space, or learning a new skill, giving it your focused attention from the start means:

Less stress
Fewer do-overs
More time for what matters

Remember: The time you invest in doing it right is always lighter than the burden of doing it twice. ✨

01/23/2025

The Second Domain Of Awareness

💡 Structural Awareness

Elite linebackers master Structural Awareness by focusing on these 4 components:

🔑 Personnel: Who’s on the field? Identify matchups and tendencies.
🔑 Formation: Where are the perimeter players are lined up outside the tackles?
🔑 Strength: Determine the strong side to align your defense effectively.
🔑 Backfield: Analyze backfield alignment to predict runs, passes, or play-action.

Understanding these elements gives you the split-second advantage to react, adjust, and make game-changing plays. 🏈

01/22/2025

💪 Always Be Ready: Champions Don’t Wait for the Moment—They Create It.

In football, the game can change in an instant. Are you ready when it does?

✔️ Mental Readiness: Stay locked in every play. Anticipate, adjust, and execute.
✔️ Physical Readiness: Train like the game depends on this rep—because one day it will.
✔️ Film Study: Prepare off the field so you can dominate on it.

💡 The difference between good and great? The great ones are always ready. No excuses, no off-switch.

🏈 Show up prepared. Every down. Every rep. Every moment.

01/21/2025

Do you know the FOUR Domains Of Awareness?

Let's take a look at the first domain:

🎯 Situational Awareness:🧠

Elite linebackers don’t just play the game—they understand it. Developing Situational Awareness means knowing:

✅ Context & Environment: Be aware of the overall game situation, field conditions, weather, and other factors that could impact the next play.
✅ Scoreboard Info: Time left? Score? Are we protecting a lead or mounting a comeback?
✅ Field Position: Are they in the red zone? Backed up near their own end zone?

Why does it matter? Because informed players make smarter, faster decisions that lead to big plays. 💥

Sharpen your awareness, dominate the field. Let’s elevate your game! 💪

01/21/2025

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Submit your film now for a chance to have Coach break down your plays! Whether you're looking to improve your reads, perfect your tackling form, or enhance your coverage skills - this is your opportunity to learn from the best.

01/17/2025

New Video Alert!
Watch Saquan Barkley exploit the Packers' vertical seam.
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01/17/2025

New Video Alert!

Watch the bulldozers of the Eagles' line clear a path for Saquan Barkley. Learn one of the biggest traps for a defense trying to stop the run: THE VERTICAL ...

01/14/2025

Prediction Time!

Who do you think is going to surprise us this next round?