QB Canada – What the Dawg looks for in a qb?

In a series of blogs I will review what I and many other coaches in the pros and college are looking for in a QB.  Let’s be honest we all perceive the QB position to be glamorous and at times it is.  In all truthfulness QB’s have a lot of expectations and demands on them.  To the point where people may think they are over maligned.

Unfortunately this is not going to go away and this leads me to what I look for in a qb.  I have had the privilege to coach some great ones including Nathan Rourke, Dan Brannagan and Michael Faulds.  Other than their exceptional physical traits one thing stands out about these qbs and top level qbs:

TOUGHNESS and I do not only mean physical toughness but more mental toughness.   Qb is not an easy position to play. The demands more so mentally are draining but the good ones are able to handle this.   How can we develop toughness?

1. For every action there is a consequence- as a QB more so then any other position. What I like to do in practice sessions is demand more from my qbs then a game.  How do I do this…one way is to expect perfection on all on air throws and sessions.   Why?  If a qb can’t handle the pressure of just throwing on air without a defense, how can I trust them in a game against 11 players trying to take their heads off?
2. Off season training- IT’S a must – I expect my qbs to be first and last out of each session. I want them to be the leader of their team.  This starts in their off season workouts.

Next week’s blog I will discuss some of the physical traits that’s a must for a qb to be successful.

To find out more about my upcoming qb camp and private sessions please private message me.

Larry “Big Dawg” Jusdanis

ljusdanis@sstcanada.com