Archive for February, 2012

Coaching Philosophy – Explanations and Discipline

Steve | February 29, 2012 | Comments (0)

These are just two of my coaching philosophies that are applicable to all ages I have coached and feel should begin the first day of practice. Part of my responsibility as a coach is to be sure each and every player understands all the positions. Additionally it is my responsibility to be sure that each and every player respects myself and their teammates. No bullying will be tolerated.

Football Practice Plan – Warm Ups and Stretching

Steve | February 24, 2012 | Comments (0)

An important aspect that we changed to improve the team is at the start of the practice, during warm ups. We found our young players were not responding or stretching well enough using our static stretching routine. The kids were too sore or getting hurt in practice. We did 2 things.

Youth Football Drills – Handlebars & Hamburgers Drill

Steve | February 22, 2012 | Comments (0)

This drill is for the younger kids around 6 to 9 years of age. I do a drill for the offensive line called handlebars and hamburgers. It helps keep the kids interested and makes it fun for them.

Receiver Drills for Football – The Distraction Drill

Steve | February 20, 2012 | Comments (0)

My idea for a practice drill is one that I call the distraction drill. It is a drill for wide receivers where there are two lines of receivers.

Football Blocking Drills for Timid or New Players

Steve | February 18, 2012 | Comments (0)

I came up with this blocking drill for my players who were (1) starting football for the 1st time or (2) were timid about hitting. Every team has players who are afraid to hit.