Coach Marcus Riley

Coach Marcus Riley Former Pro turned coach with 15+ years of developing guys at all levels. I specialize in Linebacker FUNdamentals. Tap in for details and availability.

Tackling, block shedding, reads & keys, coverage, footwork, instincts, and on/off field leadership. In the game of football, Linebackers are the defensive quarterbacks and coaches on the field, beginning every play by giving the defensive call. They set the standard for every defense by responsibility alone. They’re usually emotional leaders who excel in leading by example. If they play hard, thei

r winning attitude carries over to the rest of the defense. We always hear about Quarterback Programs and for the reasons listed above are why I felt it was important to create a niche and shift the focus. Founded in 2017, Linebacker School is premier linebacker training. Helping athletes of all ages improve their skill set both on and off-the-field by leadership. TeachTapeTuesday - Every Week�

An open forum for athletes, parents and coaches to learn, share ideas, or ask questions about any football with a focus on the Linebacker position. It’s � so it can be available to ALL around the �. On Zoom 8:00PM PST
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My experience in football has been a life long journey. I currently only coach through Linebacker School. I've played professionally for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, and the Las Vegas Locomotives in the United Football League. I am a Sacramento native, graduating from Elk Grove High School in 2003, also a graduate of California State University, Fresno. At Fresno I enjoyed a successful career overcoming a torn ACL to rebound and become the 2007 WAC Defensive Player of the Year along with first team all conference. Numerous hardships ended my playing career early but I still had a passion for football and was given the opportunity to become a Graduate Assistant at Southern Methodist University. Under the guidance of Tom Mason (Defensive Coordinator) and June Jones (Head Coach) I was able to grasp a whole new side of the game and became eager to share my knowledge with young athletes. With the Linebacker School I want to give a Division I atmosphere on the field and in the class room to give young players and advantage of learning the game to maximize their potential.

05/31/2026

we hittin like this beat in the AM! pull up onnnnn me!

some can handle more, but start here.. don’t overcoach it.
05/30/2026

some can handle more, but start here.. don’t overcoach it.

05/28/2026

back at it friday night at 5. tap in. camp news coming soon. 👀

especially in today game with the RPO, know where you wanna go before you get tied up in the wash.. (tied up in the wash...
05/16/2026

especially in today game with the RPO, know where you wanna go before you get tied up in the wash.. (tied up in the wash meaning downhill too fast on a play that may be headed to the boundary, getting tied up with O/Dline)

05/16/2026

EYE Progression..
1. On the gaurd (get your read is it run or pass?)
2. Its PASS! Eyes go to nearest pass threat! Or your reciever responsibility..
3. Then Back to the QB! Where that shoulder pointed? That’s where the ball goin..👀
4. Go Get It.

eventually we wanna grow to a full triangle read, (I’ll detail that in another post) but to start we always wanna focus ...
05/08/2026

eventually we wanna grow to a full triangle read, (I’ll detail that in another post) but to start we always wanna focus small then expand the vision.. having to big of a vision at the snap allows you to see too much and could cause confusion and confusion causes hesitation. we don’t want that.

05/07/2026

been at this thang for a minute now.. 👀

waaaay before. the long version is that it starts in the off season till spare yall all them details for now. Gametime i...
05/06/2026

waaaay before. the long version is that it starts in the off season till spare yall all them details for now. Gametime it starts with the pre snap read. whats the d&d? where are the splits at? if the qb feels the pressure where are his hot reads? answering those questions along with a few others will put you in position to make the play when the opportunity arises.

05/06/2026

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be confident! even if it’s the wrong check! you should all be wrong together! for more tips visit linebackerschool.com.
05/05/2026

be confident! even if it’s the wrong check! you should all be wrong together! for more tips visit linebackerschool.com.

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