Monthly Archives: July 2008
Player / Parent Policy Letter
At our football team’s parent meeting before the season, I hand out a Player / Parent Policy that defines our expectaions of the player and parent during the season. Here is a rough copy of what I hand out at my … Continue reading
Filed under Youth Coaching
1st Day of Youth Football Practice Plan
Here’s my practice plan for my first day of youth football practice. Check out the updated article and free ebook of practice plans.. Due to league rules our first 6 practices are non-contact no pads practices. Out players can wear … Continue reading
Filed under Youth Coaching
Spin FB Gut Cut Back Play
One of the base Spin plays to keep the defense honest is the Spin FB Gut Cut Back. After running the Spin Sweep, Reverse and Counters, the defense is likely to shift wide and open up the middle. This is … Continue reading
Filed under Offense
American Football Monthly July 08 Issue
I received my July 2008 issue of American Football Monthly magazine this week. My last post highlighted my favorite article from that issue. Here is a list of July’s articles: Auburn’s Pass Rush for Defensive Tackles 10 Mistakes You’re Bound to … Continue reading
Filed under Magazine Reviews
10 Pre-Season Practice Mistakes – AFM Article
I just read a great article in American Football Monthly by Mike Kuchar, 10 mistakes You’re Bound to Make at Pre-Season Practices. The article outlines St Thomas’ Coach Glenn Caruso’s top 10 practice mistakes. Don’t practice in a sterile environment … Continue reading
Filed under Youth Coaching
