Tip of the Spear (TOS) is a progressive skills program for High School Offensive Lineman, taught by former NFL player & technique expert Mike Pollak. TOS is offered in a multi-class format, allowing players to learn and most importantly develop skills taught by the best coaches in the NFL.

T.O.S. Class Schedule (Spring)

Classes held @ The Fischer Institute in Phoenix AZ

Players Learn

• How to dominate defenders on the line of scrimmage using the hands, not the helmet
• Elite techniques & drills used by top College & NFL Coaches & Players
• Tools to win "Big-man" tournaments and attract college coaches
• How to self evaluate and correct technique flaws without the help of a coach
• How to generate maximum force to disrupt & soften opponents using superior technique
• How to study opponents film to assess weaknesses, exploit them and win

What to wear/bring

• Tennis shoes or cross training shoes (Cleats are NOT allowed on field turf surface)
• Comfortable workout clothes; t-shirt, shorts or sweats

Instructor Bios

Mike Pollak

Mike Pollak is a local product that became one of the best Centers in the country at Arizona State. He was a 2nd round draft pick of the Indianapolis Colts (’08-’11), spent one season with the Carolina Panthers (’12) and finished his career with the Cincinnati Bengals (’13-’14). Over his 7 year NFL career, playing Guard and Center, he was often labeled as a “technician” on the field due to his commitment to understanding the details of the game and specifically offensive line play.After retiring from the NFL in 2015 he began to coach offensive line at a valley high school and helped a handful of his players earn college scholarships. Mike started with SAFE Football in early 2016 and has worked with many of the local high school programs and dozens of players individually. His passion for sharing the positional knowledge he has collected over his extensive playing history allows him to connect to the players he works with, watching them grow into excellent football players on the field and leaders in their communities off the field.