Great coaching alone will not win games consistently in youth football because at these young age levels one or two experienced players can devastate an age group with even just a little coaching. This is the age old argument; Talent vs Coaching.  I just read USA Football’s article In high school football, does good coaching trump […]

When kids compete, they go all out. When they have fun, they give full effort, and coaches don’t have to yell or penalize anyone for not doing so. Conditioning is a vital part of every football team’s practice plan. However, inexperienced youth football coaches tend to overdo it, and then it doesn’t yield the type of results […]

As parents, it’s important to remember that you should set an example of handing your emotions instead of letting your emotions handle you. This is a lesson your child can take into the game as well. The pressure and heat of competition bring out the best and the worst in athletes and parents. I’ve been amazed to […]

Youth football games are for families to convene and cheer for their team as a bonding experience. Avoid being a distraction, that is not what your athlete needs. Just enjoy the game and don’t be that parent. Naturally, parents have high expectations of their kids, as a youth football coach you will need to educate parents […]

Each child is different, and relationships vary, but we can reflect on what we do daily for our children and what they can start doing on their own. My kids are in college and I’m learning that how I behaved as an age group swim parent has a direct relationship to their success or troubles once they […]

Coaches will notice your extra effort and take note, they want athletes who are willing to go the extra mile. If you make a mistake, take responsibility and use it as a learning experience and work hard in the next round. First impressions are everything when it comes to volleyball tryouts. They can be the […]

When kids join youth sports they might be looking for a boost in confidence, some basic instruction in the sport, lessons in teamwork and the development of skills. If the kids have an effective coach, those goals are within reach. “I got recruited to coach my kid’s soccer team. Any advice?” The most recent time […]

Throw back and forth by twisting your hips to get into throwing position while keeping your feet in place. Throw the ball about five times in each of the three positions. Throwing a football properly involves much more than just rearing your arm back and letting the ball fly. A good throw begins with proper […]

Athletes are much better served by multiple “chances” each year to focus exclusively on maximal speed and power production, with weights present only for surges of potentiation if the athlete is responsive that type of work. In the 1960’s, barbell training found its way into the training of track and field throwers (to great success!). […]

You see them, but do they see you? You notice a man sitting along the backstop. He’s dressed neatly, his hair slicked back and his eyes are hidden conspicuously behind a nice pair of aviator sunglasses. A radar gun is resting on his lap, and a stop watch hangs from his neck. He seems to […]