“So how do you clinch home field advantage in the NFL? Well, it really comes down to a combination of focusing on fundamentals, taking calculated risks, and, perhaps most importantly, outsmarting your opponents. First things first, you got to establish a great sense of camaraderie between your players. When everyone is working together, sure things start getting done and everyone knows where they need to be. It’s kind of like a well-oiled machine...everyone knows how every part fits into the equation.
It goes without saying that there must be a serious commitment to the basics. After all, you can never go wrong when you hold true to the fundamentals. So that means, you gotta have the team be as sharp as a tack when it comes to conditioning, practice, rules, and simple execution. Just like C.S. Lewis said “It’s all in the details.”
Now, every team takes risks. In the NFL, you gotta take risks if you wanna stay ahead of the competition. That means implementing good gambits – the kind that have a high success rate with minimal downside. Sure, there’s the occasional failed fourth-down attempt or risky play call, but that’s part of the game. That’s how you stay ahead of the competition. If your team can execute more sound gambits than the opposition, then chances are you’re gonna come out ahead.
Sharp strategy is another key. Maybe your team’s strengths lie in the QB position, and you can implement some short-pass high-percentage play calls. Or maybe it’s a running-oriented team and you wanna get the most out of your skill players. Whichever it is, good strategy is gonna play a huge role in the success of your team. Truly great coaches are able to outsmart their opponents, read the field, and capitalize on mismatches.
Most of all, the key is to create an absolute fear in the hearts of the other teams. That’s the kind of fear quarterbacks feel that compels them to rush their throws or hand-offs. It’s the kind of fear that makes teams worry that their offense won’t even have time to get started. It’s the kind of fear that gets opposing head coaches clutching their playbooks in nail-biting minutes. It’s the kind of fear you get when you aare simply unbeatable.
Once you have your ‘fear factor’ set up, you can really start to maximize your home field advantage. That’s because teams will be intimidated from the moment they walk into the stadium. You can pull off all the trick plays and gutsy gambits you want, but if you can’t make the other team feel nervous, then all your good plays won’t make a bit of difference.”