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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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Attacking a Defense: Where to Start Play Calling
June 2, 2023
When preparing to attack a defense the most important thing to do is to understand the nature of the defense. Every defense has strengths and weaknesses that are built into its structure. Looking at a defense can be overwhelming. The first time you go to plan out a game many offensive coordinators will spend hours […]
Two Ways for Your Young Athlete to Face Pain
June 2, 2023
Pain processing means you must work on clear, honest and consistent communication in your family. It takes work to have this type of dialog, but it’s so important that you must not give up easily. Is your young athlete facing pain right now? Maybe they are not getting the playing time they want, having trouble […]
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Flag Football Drills
June 2, 2023
For young players it’s a good idea to use language that they can relate to. Explain to your team that a good defense is like a swarm of bees around a hive. As you get to know your team, choose drills that will address your team’s weaknesses (flag pulling, taking the right angle of pursuit, […]
How to Be a Good Football Kicker
June 2, 2023
Strike the bottom center of the ball with the inside of the top of the foot. Your foot should be at a 45-degree angle to the sideline when you make contact. Kickers may spend most of the football game watching from the sidelines, but when time’s running out and their team needs three points, then […]
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Three Nutrition Tips for Youth Football Players
June 2, 2023
Young athletes do not have the same capacity to store glycogen as adults so they need to eat more complex carbohydrates during the day in order to have enough energy stored up. In order to perform at their best, youth football players need to have the right food fueling their bodies. You are what you […]
Four Limited-Contact Drills to Drive Competition, Teach Defensive Skills
June 2, 2023
Align the defender on one side of the circle and the runner with the flags on the other. On the coach’s command, the defender must try to take both flags from the runner. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll‘s book “Win Forever” was where I first realized the importance of the development and cultivation of competition in practice. The truth is, […]
Six Must-Have Plays for Every Youth Football Offensive Playbook
June 2, 2023
Make sure your receivers are involved with blocking this play as well. Have them find work and never stand around. Quarterbacks must carry out fakes to help keep defenders home. For coaches at the high school, college and pro levels, where jobs are tied to winning, championships set the bar for greatness. But youth coaches […]
How Schools Are Keeping Young Athletes Safe
June 2, 2023
“We are very proactive; our coaches have concussion training and have to go through certifications, and we talk with our team captains so we can identify areas that need improvement. “ As concerns grow over the safety and long-term effects of children playing football, basketball and many more sports, many school districts and youth sports organizations […]
Tackling in Youth Football
June 2, 2023
The head and neck sustain a relatively small proportion of overall injuries, ranging from 5 percent to 13 percent. Fortunately, most injuries are contusions, musculotendinous strains and ligamentous sprains. American football remains one of the most popular sports for young athletes. The injuries sustained during football, especially those to the head and neck, have been […]
Attacking the Defense With the Slot Jet Sweep Series
June 2, 2023
When the offensive play caller can develop a series and understands how to exploit the defensive adjustments, the defense is put in a difficult position. The jet sweep is the perfect tool for deception. It puts an immediate threat on the edge of the defense that opposing players to react and adjust if they don’t […]
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