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How do you stop an offense that keeps running to the outside?

We receive many different questions from coaches across the country and like to post some of the more common questions and give our thoughts and opinions.  The questions below we received from Pete in Seattle, Washington.
 ”I coach a youth football team and we are in the playoffs. The team we will play runs to the…

How Do You Become a Pop Warner Coach?

Many individuals who played high school, college and even semi pro football are now married and have a real job, however, they still want to stay involved in football. One great way is to become a volunteer youth football coach.  Youth football goes by many different names which include pee wee, midget, little guy, Pop Warner and junior football…

Where should I put my best players on defense when coaching Youth Football

A recent question we received from a fellow coach was:
Where should I put my best players on defense when coaching Youth Football? Should I play him at linebacker or at defensive end?  I am coaching a 7 and 8 year old team.
Should I put my best 2 kids at linebacker or at defensive end on…