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The Chiefs playbook, decoded — formations, blocking, run concepts, defense, and the pass game.

Manitowoc Chiefs Academy1 course8 lessons32 min of content

Football is the vehicle. This is how we drive it.

The Chiefs playbook isn't a collection of random plays. It's a system. Every formation, every block, every route has a reason. This course walks you through the whole thing, no shortcuts, no jargon left undefined.

Whether you're a player trying to understand your job on every snap, a parent who wants to follow what's happening on the field, or a coach looking to teach the system the right way, this is the same material we use on the practice field, broken down so anyone can learn it.

What's inside

Formations

Every offensive set we run, why we line up that way, and what each alignment is designed to attack.

Blocking schemes

Who blocks who and why. Rules, assignments, and adjustments for every front you'll see.

Run concepts

Inside zone, outside zone, power, counter, sweeps. How each concept works and when we call it.

The pass game

Routes, progressions, timing. How the quarterback reads the field and how receivers find space.

Defense

Alignments, responsibilities, pursuit angles. What every position does and how the defense works as a unit.

What you'll walk away with

Know your assignment on every play

Read a defense before the snap

Understand why we call what we call

Follow the game with real confidence

Teach the system to the next group

Spot mistakes on film and fix them

Who this is for

Players in 5th through 8th grade who want to know more than just where to line up

Parents who want to understand the game their kid is playing, not just cheer for the right colored jersey

Volunteer coaches who need a clear, consistent way to teach the Chiefs system

Officials and new coaches joining the program who need to get up to speed fast

FAQ

Do I need to know anything about football first?

No. Every term is explained as it comes up. We start from the basics and build up. If you've never watched a down of football, you can still follow along.

Is this the actual Chiefs playbook?

It's the system explained, not a PDF of play diagrams. You'll learn every concept, formation, and rule we use on game day. The same material coaches teach at practice.

Is this for players, coaches, or parents?

All three. Players learn their job. Coaches learn how to teach it. Parents learn what they're watching. The course is written in plain language so a 10-year-old or a first-time football parent can follow it.

How long does the course take?

Go at your own pace. You can watch it all in a couple evenings, or work through one section at a time between practices. There's no clock and no deadline.

What does it cost?

Nothing. The Playbook Pass is free. We believe every Chief should have access to this material.

What's included

1 course

The Chiefs Playbook, Decoded

The entire Chiefs system taken apart — formations, blocking, run concepts, defense, and the pass game.

8 lessons · 32 min

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