I’ve gotten a whole bunch of requests for drills and tips for the youth football coach over the past few days. Here are two ideas that Steve and Jim sent to me.
From Steve…
I coach 7 and 8 year olds so keeping their attention and interest is tough.
We try to make it fun for the kids by having races which includes different football drills. By breaking them into different groups and having relay races carrying the ball through the different holes to help the kids learn the hole numbers. Example: we call different holes and the kids have to run to the right hole. If they go to the wrong hole we tack on 5 yards to the race etc.
From Jim…
The number one thing that I am trying to do with my boys is a total dedication to being their best.
We will be implementing a simple accountability system every day of practice and at every game. We will pick a different partner every day as we take the field, look each other in the eye and promise to give everything that we have. After practice we will look each other in the eye and ask our partner if they feel we gave our very best effort. After a game, the coaching staff will ask them to reflect on their effort.
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