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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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How You Can Use Yoga Balls to Practice Tackling
June 2, 2023
It is a coaches job to teach the safe fundamentals that allow players to be successful. The yoga ball is just another way that we can teach our athletes in a safe environment while limiting the potential for injury. One of the biggest topics in football coaching right now is finding ways to decrease contact […]
Players’ Talent Versus Coaching in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
Great coaching alone will not win games consistently in youth football because at these young age levels one or two experienced players can devastate an age group with even just a little coaching. This is the age old argument; Talent vs Coaching.  I just read USA Football’s article In high school football, does good coaching trump […]
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Conditioning Drills That Combine Fun and Football Situations
June 2, 2023
When kids compete, they go all out. When they have fun, they give full effort, and coaches don’t have to yell or penalize anyone for not doing so. Conditioning is a vital part of every football team’s practice plan. However, inexperienced youth football coaches tend to overdo it, and then it doesn’t yield the type of results […]
Three Tips for Handling Your Sports Parenting Emotions
June 2, 2023
As parents, it’s important to remember that you should set an example of handing your emotions instead of letting your emotions handle you. This is a lesson your child can take into the game as well. The pressure and heat of competition bring out the best and the worst in athletes and parents. I’ve been amazed to […]
Top Five Youth Football Sideline Parent Tips
June 2, 2023
Youth football games are for families to convene and cheer for their team as a bonding experience. Avoid being a distraction, that is not what your athlete needs. Just enjoy the game and don’t be that parent. Naturally, parents have high expectations of their kids, as a youth football coach you will need to educate parents […]
Football Throwing Drills
June 2, 2023
Throw back and forth by twisting your hips to get into throwing position while keeping your feet in place. Throw the ball about five times in each of the three positions. Throwing a football properly involves much more than just rearing your arm back and letting the ball fly. A good throw begins with proper […]
Why It’s So Important to Run a Great 40
June 2, 2023
The 10-yard splits can indicate a receiver’s initial burst off the line (often the most important skill for a receiver’s translation to the pro game) or a running back’s initial speed at the hand-off point. The most recognizable activity at the NFL Combine each year, the marquee event is meant to show players’ top-end speed. Starting […]
Deceptive Football: Blocking the Counter
June 2, 2023
These steps can be the difference between the running back being run down in the backfield or him getting to the hole and gaining yardage. The counter scheme is a simple gap blocking play. In reality the offensive line only needs to change one block in order to keep it identical to the power concept. […]
Youth Football Defensive Player Analysis
June 2, 2023
The defensive backs can be a bit tricky.  Many times the two cornerbacks will be weak since you have stud outside linbackers/defenseive ends playing contain. The cornerbacks are just out there for a backup contain man hoping to scare the running back to the inside. I’ve been writing a Spread Offense book over the last […]
How to Make Your Youth Football Practice Competitive
June 2, 2023
Competition is a great way to increase the energy of a practice. It is a great tool to inject some passion and get players to increase their effort level, but it must be used wisely. Football practice is tough. The focus on necessary skills and the endless repetitions of these drills can cause players to […]
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