2027 Atlanta Football Coaching Clinic

Learn from winners

Featured Speakers

Learn from coaches at winning programs across the country – high school, college and the NFL. Here are a few of the coaches headlining Atlanta.

Clemson

Kyle Richardson

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Oklahoma State

Skyler Cassity

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Tennessee Titans

Aaron Whitecotton

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Carolina Panthers

Joe Gilbert

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Every Coach Speaking in Atlanta

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Speakers and topics WILL change – check the Glazier app for the latest.

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Three days. 100+ sessions.

Clinic Schedule

Pick the sessions that fit your role – offense, defense, special teams, strength and leadership run side by side.

FridayFebruary 19

Breakout Sessions

8:30 am – 8:15 pm

SaturdayFebruary 20

Breakout Sessions

8:00 am – 8:35 pm

SundayFebruary 21

Breakout Sessions

8:30 am – 10:15 am

All times Eastern.

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More than sessions

Special Events

Coordinator School

Improve as a coordinator by attending sessions focused on game planning, practice planning, game situations and organization.

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Coach Meet-Ups

Build your network with round-table discussions and open conversations between coaches who share your position – QBs, O-Line, D-Line, DBs, coordinators and more.

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Stay where the clinic is

Hotel Information

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center

2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339

Book early! This hotel sells out fast. Glazier's discounted room rate expires Feb. 4, 2027.

Single$199Per night, Glazier discounted rate

Double$209Per night, Glazier discounted rate

Discounted rate is subject to room availability. After 5 pm ET on February 4, 2027, the rate depends on hotel availability.

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ReferenceGlazier Clinics

Prefer to call? Dial 1 (770) 953-4500 and reference Glazier Clinics for the discounted rate.

From coaches who've been

Atlanta Clinic Reviews

Great event

"This was my first clinic as a new coach and I had a great time. Learning from experienced coaches and networking is essential to grow as a coach, and I'm glad I had the opportunity to attend a great event."

Kaiman SmithWide Receivers Coach, Howard High School (GA)

Improve our team

"Attending this Glazier clinic supplied me with relevant information that I had been seeking this offseason. It led to good conversations for our staff, and it helped us create some progressions in drills to improve our team."

Caleb HardyDefensive Coordinator, Franklin County High School (GA)

Useful information

"This year's clinic was great. I learned a lot of useful information that I will implement starting today. All of the speakers were knowledgeable and willing to help us high school-level coaches."

Mark ParsonsCoach, Mauldin High School (SC)

Everything I need

"I got everything I needed to help my program be great in one space!"

Rod GodfreyAssistant Coach, Palm Beach Central HS (FL)

Atlanta Clinic FAQ

What is the Glazier Atlanta Football Coaching Clinic?

The Glazier Atlanta Football Coaching Clinic is a three-day clinic for football coaches, February 19–21, 2027, at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center in Atlanta. It has 100+ breakout sessions on offense, defense, special teams, strength and program building, taught by winning high school, college and NFL coaches. Glazier Clinics has run football coaching clinics for 50 years.

When and where is the 2027 Glazier Atlanta clinic?

The 2027 Glazier Atlanta clinic is February 19–21, 2027 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, 2450 Galleria Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339.

Friday: breakout sessions 8:30 am – 8:15 pm
Saturday: breakout sessions 8:00 am – 8:35 pm
Sunday: breakout sessions 8:30 – 10:15 am

All times Eastern.

Who is speaking at the 2027 Glazier Atlanta clinic?

29 high school, college and NFL coaches are confirmed so far for the 2027 Glazier Atlanta clinic, including Clemson co-OC Kyle Richardson, Oklahoma State DC Skyler Cassity, Tennessee Titans defensive run game coordinator Aaron Whitecotton, Atlanta Falcons D-line coach Nate Ollie, Carolina Panthers O-line coach Joseph Gilbert, Louisville co-DC Steve Ellis, Georgia OLB coach Larry Knight, Ferris State head coach Tony Annese, and high school head coach Roger Holmes (Dublin, GA). The full speaker list is at the bottom of this page. Speakers may change.

What is Coordinator School at the Atlanta clinic?

Coordinator School is a track of sessions within the Glazier Atlanta clinic for offensive and defensive coordinators, focused on game planning, practice planning, game situations and organization. It's included with your pass – no separate registration.

How much does the Glazier Atlanta clinic cost?

Admission to the Glazier Atlanta clinic is included with a 2027 Glazier Season Pass, which covers every 2027 Glazier football clinic plus unlimited Glazier Drive access. The price is the same whether you attend one clinic or all of them.

1 Coach Football Pass: $159
4 Coach Football Pass: $459
Staff Football Pass (unlimited coaches): $559

Discounts are available for new head coaches and new customers. See all passes.

Can my whole coaching staff attend?

Yes. The Staff Football Pass ($559) covers an unlimited number of coaches from your football program for the Atlanta clinic and every other 2027 Glazier football clinic, and you can change your roster anytime. For smaller staffs, the 4 Coach Football Pass ($459) covers up to four named coaches.

Do I get a continuing education certificate?

Yes. Every Glazier Season Pass includes a continuing education certificate of attendance for the clinics you attend, including Atlanta.

What special events are at the Atlanta clinic?

The 2027 Glazier Atlanta clinic includes two special events:

Coordinator School: sessions on game planning, practice planning, game situations and organization
Coach Meet-Ups: round-table discussions and open conversations between coaches who share your position – QBs, O-line, D-line, DBs, coordinators and more

Is there a hotel discount and parking at the Atlanta clinic?

Yes. Glazier's rate at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly is $199 per night (single) or $209 (double) until 5 pm ET on February 4, 2027 – call 1 (770) 953-4500 and reference Glazier Clinics. Self parking is $20 per day for all attendees, with in-and-out privileges.

Are the Atlanta clinic sessions recorded?

No. Glazier does not record its in-person clinics, including Atlanta. Every Season Pass includes full access to Glazier Drive, Glazier's on-demand football video library, for study all year.

In the exhibit hall

Exhibitors

Between sessions, check out the latest equipment, technology and training tools from the companies exhibiting in Atlanta.

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Why Glazier?

The best football coaching clinic in Georgia

For 50 years, winning coaches have made Glazier their offseason home. Here's why staffs keep coming back.

✓The best speakers – hand-selected winning coaches from high school, college and the pros.
✓The most topics at every event, so every coach on your staff finds sessions for their role.
✓A deep dive into Xs and Os – real schemes, film and systems you can install this season.
✓Year-round learning on Glazier Drive when the clinic is over.
✓The best value with the Season Pass – attend Atlanta and every other 2027 clinic.

Full Atlanta speaker list

Friday, February 19

Tony Annese, Head Coach, Ferris State: the multi-option spread system: designed QB runs, zone RPOs, the gun triple option, power read and jet read, speed in space and the vertical pass game
Wade Cooper, DC, Dorman HS (SC): DE play, run fits and multiple coverages vs. 3x1 sets in the 4-2-5 defense
Austin Davis, Associate Head Coach/OC, Mercer: wide zone and high-percentage quick game out of the spread, and building a weekly offensive practice plan
Juwan Taylor, Inside LB Coach, Georgia State: inside LB skills and drills, and tackling and takeaway technique
Jonathan Thompson, Head Coach, Roswell HS (GA): tempo rules and concepts, lead QB runs and RPOs out of the power spread, and Roswell's 7-day offensive game-planning roadmap
David Willingham, DC, Milton HS (GA): the multiple 3-4 – using the whole field and man and zone pressures – and the defensive practice week
Steve Ellis, Co-DC/CB Coach, Louisville: DB footwork drills, teaching keys for bump and run, and DB keys to the 2-minute drill
Josh Floyd, Head Coach, Hewitt-Trussville HS (AL): RPOs with QB runs, the drive concept out of the spread, building a winning culture, formations and motions to create conflict, and practice planning for 3rd/4th down and red zone
Roger Holmes, Head Coach, Dublin HS (GA): the Dublin Wing-T buck sweep, misdirection and play-action passing game
Chris Klenakis, O-Line Coach, Vanderbilt: O-line fundamentals, combination blocks and pistol runs from heavy formations
Larry Knight, OLB Coach, Georgia: OLB/edge run game fundamentals, pass rush technique and stunt mechanics
Adam Mathieson, Head Coach, Camas HS (WA): 4-2-5/3-4 alignments and adjustments, pressure packages and coverages vs. 2-back and 1-back sets
Joe Price, WR Coach, Kentucky: red zone philosophy and game planning, WR releases and top of routes, and WR perimeter blocking
Nate Ollie, D-Line Coach, Atlanta Falcons: D-line topics to be announced
Jack Williams, CEO/Founder, IDEALS Foundation: developing your life and program signature: four things that define your leadership, shape your players and establish your program's identity
Kevin Creasy, Head Coach, Oakland HS (TN): mastering the offensive call sheet and modernizing the Wing-T out of the gun

Saturday, February 20

Caleb Corrill, OC/QB Coach, Georgetown College: quick game, the smash concept, practice planning, 2nd- and 3rd-level RPOs and vertical concepts out of a multiple spread
Matt Couch, OC, Madison Central HS (KY): installing the mid-triple out of the flexbone and running it vs. multiple fronts
Joseph Gilbert, O-Line Coach, Carolina Panthers: O-line run and pass protection drills, combination blocks and twist pickups
Clarence Holley, DC, Shiloh Christian HS (AR): the Eat the Captain 3-3 defense – pressure system, 5-high zone coverage, alignment strategies and creating ball hawks – and the language of a championship defense
Roger Holmes, Head Coach, Dublin HS (GA): the Dublin 4-3 defense: personnel, fronts, stunts and blitzes, secondary adjustments vs. tempo and unbalanced sets, and defending Wing-T play action
Derek Jones, CB Coach, Tennessee: DB press and off man, man coverage adjustments and the DB teaching progression
Adam Mathieson, Head Coach, Camas HS (WA): the multiple power spread offense – run game, perimeter screens and the Y-cross passing game vs. 1- and 2-high structures
Jimmy Smith, RB Coach, Georgia Tech: the RB offseason/spring run game install and run game details for RBs
Skyler Cassity, DC, Oklahoma State: building a defensive game plan, and pressure and sub packages out of even and odd fronts
Kevin Creasy, Head Coach, Oakland HS (TN): expanding the Wing-T pass game, getting playmakers the ball, and shifts and trades for a numbers advantage
Joel Elliott, DC, Berry College: fire zones out of the 3-4, game planning 3rd downs, and takeaway and tackling circuits
Mark Freeman, Head Coach, Thompson HS (AL): the Air Raid: sideline-to-sideline schemes with run/throw options, pre- and post-snap coverage recognition, and red zone offense
Steve Kenyon, CEO, Speed Strength Training: the SST physical performance profile, speed, lateral speed and plyometrics, and power and endurance protocols
Tim Rattay, Pass Game Coordinator/WR Coach, South Alabama: 11 personnel spread RPO concepts, QB fundamentals and drills, and WR individual drills
Kyle Richardson, Co-OC/TE Coach, Clemson: installing the vertical passing game out of the spread, individual drills for offensive skill players, and building a position manual
Aaron Whitecotton, Defensive Run Game Coordinator/D-Line Coach, Tennessee Titans: D-line run game technique by block type, pass rush fundamentals, and speed and power moves

Sunday, February 21

Roger Holmes, Head Coach, Dublin HS (GA): offensive game planning and the Friday night call sheet, and practice planning for two-way players
Adam Mathieson, Head Coach, Camas HS (WA): program development: taking your program to the top and building a winning culture through core covenants

More speakers and topics will be announced. Speakers and topics will change – use the Speakers & Topics schedule above or the Glazier app for the latest.