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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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Play Better in Space by Utilizing the Perimeter Drill
June 2, 2023
The defender versus blocker battles that used to occur inside the box have moved out to the flats and occur in space. If you want to win these battles it’s important that you work on the specific skills that are required. In modern football one of the most important parts of the field is the flats. Offenses […]
2018 NFL Draft Highlights Importance of Multi-Sport Athletes
June 2, 2023
Your young athletes don’t need to be pouring themselves into one sport exclusively to be successful. In fact, this serves as further proof that’s exactly what they don’t need to be doing. Put one more mark in the “reasons young athletes should play multiple sports” category. This weekend the NFL held its annual draft. According to trackingfootball.com 29 of […]
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How to Tackle with Proper Technique
June 2, 2023
Aspen Photo / Shutterstock.com When we play defense we will fly to the football with enthusiasm and effort. We will communicate and talk it up with each other. If we make a big play, we’ll get pumped about it! Many teams are going with shoulder/style tackle. This style of tackle has also been endorsed by […]
The Line of Scrimmage War
June 2, 2023
Coaches that focus on offensive line blocking and pressure on the defensive front equip their teams with the basic foundations of winning every game. The game of football begins and ends at the line of scrimmage. Whoever consistently wins the battle in the trenches will likely determine the victor in each game.   This matchup […]
4-4 Defense Blitz Packages
June 2, 2023
When you call a blitz, the defenders must blitz hard! Half-hearted blitzes will lead to you giving up big plays. You can live by the blitz, but you can also die by the blitz. The the 4-4 defense is a balanced defense that features 4 defensive linemen (2-defensive tackles (T) and 2- defensive ends (E)). […]
If an NFL Player Ruled Youth Sports
June 2, 2023
“Over time you keep doing a skill set and you build a foundation. You just keep building and building and its part of your system. Part of your game. It sticks with you.” If Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller were in charge of the youth sports universe, kids would love practice because it would […]
Nickel and Dime Defenses
June 2, 2023
Teams with athletic personnel can run the nickel defense more often if the additional defensive back is big and strong enough to play closer to the line of scrimmage but athletic enough to drop into coverage. The nickel defense in football refers to a lineup with five defensive backs, and the dime package features six […]
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Exercise Builds Strength in Neck and Spine
June 2, 2023
This makes it a great warm-up drill that players can complete in pre-practice so they can begin to get their brains focused on the work ahead of them. As a football coach it is critical to put your players in a position where they are 100 percent protected and can remain healthy throughout the season. […]
Tips for How to Work on Your Weaknesses
June 2, 2023
Many coaches and teams get focused on preparing for the upcoming team and lose sight of improving their own skill sets. One of the most difficult things to do, regardless of the sport or activity, is to work on your weaknesses. Even though we know in our brains these are where we should put the […]
Mount Union Football Coach Talks College Recruiting
June 2, 2023
College football isn’t about what you think you deserve. It’s not about what you think you’re entitled to. It’s about what you earn. Calling Vince Kehres the “right” coach for the Mount Union football program doesn’t quite do him justice. You see, Kehres grew up in Alliance, OH. Alliance is home to roughly 22,000 people. […]
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