But the commercials, endorsement deals and fame hasn’t changed the fact that Barkley enjoys returning to his roots. Saquon Barkley heard it all Saturday. You’re my idol. You’re my favorite player. I want to be like you. Barkley — always humble, typically smiling — deflected praise all day at Holuba Hall, where he hosted 600 kids at […]

Both offensive and defensive line coaches will benefit from this information as well as skill position coaches through consistent terminology and core techniques. Whether new to coaching or a seasoned veteran, the best football coaches are always learning. This includes discovering new aspects of the game as well as mastering key foundational skills. As a […]

The key is to make stretching something they want to do, not just something they have to do. Every gymnastics coach has his own training methods, but all top children’s coaches share the same priorities: They make safety No. 1 and fun a close second. Through gymnastics classes, children learn to follow instructions, build their […]

They say time heals all wounds, don’t they? Well, that means muscles too! Taking it easy for a couple of days works wonders. Let me first start off by saying that I am in no way, shape or form a medical doctor. However, having three boys involved in organized sports, I’ve nursed my fair share […]

It’s important that all defensive linemen dip and rip, then anchor their gap. They cannot allow themselves to get washed. The Crossfire Blitz out of the 3-4 under defense is a great way to take away the strength of the offense’s formation. This blitz is easy to install, but very difficult for the offense to […]

Support every single child and encourage them to do better. Your kids will follow the example you set. One of the most important lessons that a parent can teach a child is to respect others. Not everybody on a team gets along and can be friends, but the number one thing that any person must […]

“It’s always a great thing when alumni can come and give back,” Assumption head football coach Anthony Paine said. “It just makes it special after the huge impact these guys have had in their careers.” For a small parish, Assumption has produced three athletes who have gone on to play in the NFL in recent […]

The summer is the time to really add bulk to your physique, but make sure you don’t compromise flexibility. Always stretch out well during each workout. With the summer upon us it’s the time for many to relax. However, for high school and college athletes the summer is a time when the foundation for the […]

I believe very strongly that the core values that you follow as a family will be the foundation that will give your children direction in life. Parents want to raise confident kids who make wise choices, but the journey from baby to smart-thinking young adult is a long and rocky road. There are many forces […]

Adding a Tight End while running the Wall Tag from Inside Zone is a great way to add window dressing and offer different fronts to the defense while still keeping things very simple for your players. We have talked multiple time before about the problems a Tight End causes with the Inside Zone Scheme. By […]