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One of the most popular sports in the United States, American football attracts millions of spectators annually. It’s championship game, the Super Bowl, pulls in consistently high ratings and viewership—2018’s game averaged more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Originally based on rugby, the game has evolved over decades into the sport it is today.

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Players Must Treat Teammates With Respect, Even When They Don’t Get Along
June 2, 2023
If you have a disagreement with a teammate, talk about it. Don’t let it get physical. Nobody wins when that happens. As a parent, one of the most important things to instill in a child is how to have respect for people. That goes for family, friends, neighbors, the waitress in a restaurant and especially – […]
Finding Balance With Early Season Football Drills
June 2, 2023
The key with any drill at the start of the season is to address at least two of the major goals. The Team Take Off, which includes a focus on conditioning, makes a great drill for the start of the season. One of the most difficult things to do is find a balance at the […]
Creating the Motivated Athlete
June 2, 2023
At this stage it’s critical to raise the level of expectation and explain why you are doing so to the athlete. The art of coaching is bringing players to a point that they could not have gotten to on their own. This is a popular quote that is in on bulletin boards across the country. […]
Finding Yourself After the Game
June 2, 2023
“I’m also incredibly excited about what’s next: Studying therapy and becoming well trained in it so that I can help people heal from their emotional and mental pain.” I always told myself I would only keep playing football if it was the thing I wanted to do most in the world — not just because […]
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Basic American Football Rules
June 2, 2023
To a newcomer, American football can look overly complex. However, the fundamentals of the game are easy to understand and follow. Here is our guide to the basic rules of the game, including the flow of play and the methods of scoring. It should equip you with enough information to enable you to enjoy watching […]
Dartmouth College Football Aims to Boost Female Coaches
June 2, 2023
“I think it’s great they’re getting experience from us, but we’re also getting a lot out of them, too, so it’s really a win-win.” When the Dartmouth football team kicks off its season next month, the players will have new insights from two additions to their training camp. Callie Brownson and Chenell Tillman-Brooks are coaching […]
Player Friendly Offense Numbering System
June 2, 2023
Formations are a simple way to stress the defense and create deception. The number system is a great, simple, way to create multiple formations without much learning for your players. Offensively we are always trying to keep things as simple as possible for our players. This holds true in the creation of our playbook but […]
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Fun Football Drills for Kids
June 2, 2023
As the fastest, most agile runners tend to be the ones who can avoid the balloons the longest, this drill really seems to motivate the kids to do their best. While most children in youth football leagues enjoy playing the game itself, they may lack the patience required for all of the drills and conditioning […]
Seven Training Blocks for a Killer Football Practice
June 2, 2023
While the team stretches the coaches can take attendance, teach correct stretching technique and outline the goals of the day’s practice. We have all heard that saying, and it really is true. Repetition of skills is the best way to get your players to perform better. Knowing what to do when the opportunity presents itself […]
Special Teams: Kickoff Fly Zone Drill
June 2, 2023
The coaching points for the coverage player are relatively basic but difficult to master. The first point that must be stressed is that the coverage player must get to the point first. One of the most difficult things in coaching special teams is teaching players to change from dropping back to moving forward to make […]
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