Kick Return Strategies are basically the same for punt and kick off with the primary objective being to not turn the ball over. In little kid football special teams are usually short changed and I see many mistakes which will cost your team in the long run.
If you do make the time and want to try…
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Super Bowl Recap
Now everyone knows why I stick to coaching and leave the “pick the winners” to others.
I like to look back after the big game has ended and see what compare to little kid football. Yeah I know, I stated in my last post that the NFL and Pee Wee football are incomparable since they are so different,…
Super Bowl Outlook
It’s that time of the year when the biggest game in our favorite sports crowns it’s champion. I am amazed how many people think that just because I have 3 decades of coaching little kids, I should know who will win the Super Bowl. Give me a break! Pee wee football is nothing like the…
Teaching Proper Tackling
Getting the younger and first year players used to contact is a time consuming affair. Once the kids start to adjust to the physical nature of football, I immediately start teaching the proper blocking and tackling techniques.
Below is a great technique used by a fellow coach who has had nothing but success with his youth…
Glazier Season Pass Holders
Coach,
In case you missed it, the Glazier eClinics have started and are getting rave reviews. Below is the original posting from earlier this month.
The Glazier eClinics sponsored by Hudl start next Monday – be sure to mark your calendar. Maximize your football education for your program by streaming our 10 eClinics, all included with the…
Youth Football Zone Read
With all the Tebow success I’m sure every youth coach in America will attempt to run some version of a Zone Readoffense or at least put a few plays in. The Zone Read is very complicated and not meant for an unexperienced youth quarterback, but if you have some experience at the skill positions I…
Learning to Read where the Play is Going as a Defensive Lineman
One of the more under coached areas of the youth football team is the defensive line. All of my championship teams have had one thing in common and that was great defensive line play. Many players go 100 miles an hour to get in the backfield, only to let the play go right by them.
You…
Offensive Linemen Stances
Offensive linemen – Stance Variations
In youth football the stance is one of the most under coached, yet important areas of the game most coaches ignore. There are a variety of different stances the players can use and below is a great article describing a few of the options taught across the country.
The 3 Stances of…
Snap count in Youth Football
A snap count in football refers to the numbers and other words a quarterback yells to his team before the football is snapped. He is using codes to communicate to his offense and to make the defense unaware of the play that is coming. There can be a lot of information relayed in a snap…
Receiver Drills Using Tennis Balls
I found this interesting post on making your receivers better by focusing on a smaller target, like a tennis ball. The best part is drill like this is also fun, so they kids get better while having a good time.
How Tennis Balls Help Make Drastic Improvements with Receivers : Football Drills & Plays
This is one…
