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…
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…
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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…
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…
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 – 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…
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…
I found this interesting post on making your receivers better by focusing on a smaller target, like a tennis ball. The best part is
How to Defend the Youth Single Wing is a new release that shows the aspiring coach how How to Defend the Youth Single Wing offense that so many pop warner, pee wee and youth football teams are now using.
Everywhere you read on the internet, you see some writer promoting the
Check out these great tips on wide receiver blocking. This post covers many of the different kind of blocks most wide receivers are required to make.
A Few Wide Receiver Blocking Techniques
by FIGUREFOUR on Offensive Strategy
Blocking, like running a pass route, begins with the stance and take off. It is imperative that a receiver get off…