Make sure if you are the person in charge of organizing and running your Pee wee, Pop Warner, Midget or Youth Football Tryouts that you follow a few of our hints to make the process run smooth and efficient. There is nothing worse for a parent to watch than an unorganized tryout and evaluation during…
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When Should I Address the Parents During the Youth Football Tryouts?
I have never been accused of over communicating. I want to give the parents and players as much information regarding rules, schedules, practice time and every other event that I have. The best time to start is day one of tryouts RIGHT AT THE BEGINNING. I let my coaches coach, and I play politician!
I give…
How Should I Address the Parents at the Youth Football Tryouts?
It is important to keep a good line of communication open with the parents. This is especially important with the younger youth football players. I have never been accused or criticized for too much communication. You want to make a great first impression the first time you address the parents as a whole.
I let my…
When Should I Do a Complete Equipment check of your Youth Football Team?
This is one of the most important things you need to make sure is done correct and complete. As a youth football coach, it is your responsibility to make sure all of the players are properly equipped. All players, regardless of their age or experience, should have their equipment checked by the coaches. I know…
Should I Review the Proper Blocking Stance and Tackling Form During Youth Football Tryouts?
We are teachers and it is our duty as a youth football coach to make sure every precaution is taken to avoid player injuries. In football, it all start with the proper blocking and tackling form for the players. No player should be allowed to participate in any contact until he knows how to get…
Should I Be Coaching During the Youth Football Tryouts and Evaluations?
I have written about this elsewhere but it bears repeating here. You need to clear it with your youth football administration of what the objective of the tryouts is. If the tryouts are meant to evaluate the players fairly and split them up by skill, then please understand this section.
I want to make sure each…
How Do I Keep Attendance during the Youth Football Tryouts?
Our league has a few rules regarding how much practice time each player must have to be eligible for games. You need to have a written record of which players attend the practices and who is tardy. These records are invaluable when it comes to parents who like to “question” the coach or his motives.
You…
How Do I Keep Track of the Players during the Youth Football Tryouts?
There are many different ways to keep track of the players during the youth football tryouts. I have seen many coaches use a variety of methods before equipment including
Wearing tee shirts with name on the back
Marking a number on their hands
Pinning a paper number on their shirt
Once the youth football team is practicing in full…
How Do I Have a Fair Evaluation of the Youth Football Players During Tryouts? The Power Ranking System!
I believe that you need to keep the youth football tryouts simple yet productive. When evaluating players you want to make sure all players get a fair look. If you are in charge of evaluating the players for a draft, I have used a very simple and effective system.
If there, will be an “A” team…
How Do I Keep the Youth Football Tryouts Moving and Organized?
Tryouts must be run just like your practices. They must be organized, well run and on time. I make sure that every minute of the tryouts is accounted for. In the league I am currently coaching, I am in charge of the seven, eight and nine year olds. This group consists of mostly first and…
