Anthony Stone

Coach Anthony Stone grew up in Hometown, Illinois with his parents (Carol and William) and older brother (Bill). He went to Hometown Elementary School where his passion for all sports was born. Growing up he played football, baseball, basketball, and wrestling. He knew at a young age that he wanted to be an NFL player or a teacher. Sports gave him the desire to pursue his education. He went on to complete his B.A. in Physical Education (K-6th and 7-12th teaching certificate and coaching certification.) He was never able to get into the NFL but he was fortunate enough to try out for the Chicago Rush (AFL) twice in 2001 and 2002. Later, with the support of his wife, Kara Stone, he signed an indoor football contract with the Rock River Raptors (UIF) in 2008 as a quarterback. If it wasn’t for his physical education teachers and coaches pushing him to always be a leader, he probably wouldn’t be writing these books today. After completing his M.A.T. in Special Education in 2001, he went on to work for two private schools in the Rockford area. He created both of their physical education programs and incorporated The Big 4: Physical Education (his first book) to complement his lessons. His second book, Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual is filled with over 500+ pages of football content. There are 20 total Volumes scheduled to be published that build on the content found in the original Football Drill Manual. Stone has been teaching for over 15 years in the Rockford area. He has invented numerous games that were inspired by interactions with his own children during the summer months. Coach Anthony Stone has been presenting at Physical Education Conventions for over 6 years in two different states. He has also published over 50 blogs on football and how to teach sports. Anthony spends his spare time running his company, Coach Stone Football. His customizable football camp is available for youth, tackle and professional organizations of every level in every country. The purpose of his camp is to instill confidence in athletes by laying a foundation. His football camp, Back to the Basics, specializes in player camps, Coaches Clinics: X’s & O’s, Moms of Football Clinic: Fan to Team Mom to Coach, film evaluation, and more. When he’s not teaching, traveling, or coaching he is enjoying life with his beautiful wife Kara and their five children. You can reach Coach Stone via email at CoachStoneUSA@gmail.com or by visiting his website at www.CoachStoneFootball.com. Coach Stone’s Tip: Go to www.CoachStoneFootball.com for special discount codes under the Sponsor Section. Follow him on Twitter: @Coach_Stone_MT The following books are currently available to purchase: ● The Big 4: Physical Education ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Volume I Offense ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Volume II Defense ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Volume III Special Teams ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Volume IV Tackling & Turnovers ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Flag Football Edition ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: TackleBarTM Edition ● Back to the Basics: Football Clinic Notebook ● Back to the Basics: Skill Manual: Junior Sports (Co-Authors: Coach Anthony Stone & Coach Ricky Upton) ● Back to the Basics Football Manual: Moms Edition ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Volume V Coaching Edition ● Back to the Basics: Daily Motivational Quotes ● Back to the Basics: DIY Football Drill Manual Notebook ● Back to the Basics: DIY Football Drill Manual Booklet ● Back to the Basics: DIY Football Playbook ● Back to the Basics: DIY Flag Football Playbook Coming Soon: ● Back to the Basics: Strength & Conditioning Manual (Co-Authors: Coach Anthony Stone & Coach Cody Casazza) ● Back to the Basics: Football Drill Manual: Volume VI Coaching Secrets ● Back to the Basics: Daily Motivational Quotes 2nd Edition