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One of the most popular sports in the United States, American football attracts millions of spectators annually. It’s championship game, the Super Bowl, pulls in consistently high ratings and viewership—2018’s game averaged more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Originally based on rugby, the game has evolved over decades into the sport it is today.

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How to Become a Football Coach – Getting Certified
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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Dealing With Muscle Soreness in Youth Athletes
June 2, 2023
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 […]
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Crossfire Blitz Out of the 3–4 Under Defense
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Why Parents Need to Always Respect Other Players
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Local NFL Stars Return Home to Inspire Young Athletes
June 2, 2023
“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 […]
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Five Tips for Summer Football Conditioning
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Raising Kids to be Good Decision Makers
June 2, 2023
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 […]
Wall Tag Off of Inside Zone With a Tight-End
June 2, 2023
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 […]
An Efficient and Effective Way for Defense to Get Practice Reps
June 2, 2023
While the focus is not on the physical, proper footwork, hand placement, fits, and eye discipline is emphasized. Finding the most efficient way to practice and effectively prepare players is something that coaches are always searching for. Head Coach of Missouri S&T Todd Drury has created a way to get his players the reps they […]
Making the Most of Practice Time as a Parent
June 2, 2023
Kick your feet up. Do nothing. It’s perfectly okay to not be busy every waking moment of your life. “I can’t, my kid has practice.” Sound familiar? As sports parents, we spend hours out of our week taking our young athletes to and from practices, games and other team functions. So many hours that sometimes […]
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