2025 AFCA Convention Recap | Coby Gipson, Howard Payne | WR Drills
June 16, 2025
Coby Gipson is the Head Coach at Howard Payne University, beginning his second tenure with the program in 2025. In addition to HPU, Gipson held coaching positions at Lamar, East Texas Baptist, Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School (TX), and Grace Community High School (TX).
Wide Receiver Practice Drills:
In this video, Coach Gipson shares insights into his drill work, coaching philosophies, and key principles that guide his wide receiver group. He also outlines five critical categories he focuses on during practice and highlights game clips. Every practice begins with a Ball Security Circuit, a crucial aspect of wide receiver play.
Categories:
- Stance/Start/Breaks
- Releases
- Blocking
- Top of the Route
- Contested Catch
4 Coaching Points:
- Reduce: Focus on speed releases and eliminating the target, minimizing the surface area exposed to the defender.
- Red Line: Emphasize getting vertical and maintaining a straight line.
- Be Open Late: Encourage receivers to avoid rushing to get open and instead work on getting open at the right moment.
- Late High Hands: Ensure receivers are catching the ball above their eyes, especially in high-pressure situations.
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Coby Gipson is the Head Coach at Howard Payne University, beginning his second tenure with the program in 2025. In addition to HPU, Gipson held coaching positions at Lamar, East Texas Baptist, Bishop T.K. Gorman Catholic School (TX), and Grace Community High School (TX).
Wide Receiver Practice Drills:
In this video, Coach Gipson shares insights into his drill work, coaching philosophies, and key principles that guide his wide receiver group. He also outlines five critical categories he focuses on during practice and highlights game clips. Every practice begins with a Ball Security Circuit, a crucial aspect of wide receiver play.
Categories:
- Stance/Start/Breaks
- Releases
- Blocking
- Top of the Route
- Contested Catch
4 Coaching Points:
- Reduce: Focus on speed releases and eliminating the target, minimizing the surface area exposed to the defender.
- Red Line: Emphasize getting vertical and maintaining a straight line.
- Be Open Late: Encourage receivers to avoid rushing to get open and instead work on getting open at the right moment.
- Late High Hands: Ensure receivers are catching the ball above their eyes, especially in high-pressure situations.
For more information about the AFCA, visit www.AFCA.com. For more interesting articles, check out The Insider and subscribe to our weekly email.
If you are interested in more in-depth articles and videos, please become an AFCA member. You can find out more information about membership and specific member benefits on the AFCA Membership Overview page. If you are ready to join, please fill out the AFCA Membership Application.
