Youth Football Library
Life on a Travel Team
Are you considering a Fall travel team for your little athlete? Here are some things you should consider before making your final decision: Skill Level Your child should be in the top half of players of similar age levels before trying out for a travel team. “This will allow coaches to teach higher level fundamentals and strategy without leaving a player behind, and will allow the team to compete more effectively,” suggests LeagueLineup.com. Passion for the Game Does you child have a...
Read MoreLessons from Teachers
In honor of National Teacher’s Month, we are taking some of the very best ideas for getting the most out of students in the classroom and applying them to coaching youth sports. Are you doing any of these? Brainstorm Team Goals Together A 6th grade teacher wrote into Scholastic.com that one of her best teaching tips was to have students be involved in helping to set the classroom goals. “The idea is that students feel responsible. Students ponder and then write their goals for the...
Read More5 Ways To Celebrate Your “Football Loving Mom” This Weekend (and always)
This Sunday was Mother’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the woman in your life who is always there cheering you on at games, bandaging skinned knees, scrubbing out the grass stains on your white football pants and bringing you to football camp during the summer (hint, hint—still time to register!). How will you celebrate her? We have some ideas: Create a Football Fun Breakfast: Make pancakes in the shape of footballs with a side of orange slices (you know, the kind you eat during...
Read MoreThe Sports Physical
Although the weather is getting warmer, it isn’t too early to start thinking about Fall—well, at least to start thinking about Fall sports physicals. Most schools and organizations will require your child to have an updated physical on file before the first day of practice and for some teams, practice could come as early as June or July. Call now to secure your appointment and be prepared for the following: Medical History The medical history of your child not only includes questions...
Read MoreWhose Side Are They On?
Officials are an important part of the game, but sometimes it may feel as if they are only making calls against—not for—your team. Here are tips on how youth coaches can work with the officials of every game. Have a Pregame Meeting It is always a good idea for both coaches to meet with officials prior to the start of the game. This gives you the opportunity to introduce yourselves as well as discuss any rules or regulations that may differ from league to league. Many youth football...
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Coach
At some point during the sport season, you are going to have to talk to your child’s coach. Maybe your son needs to miss a few practices in order to go on an extended family vacation or perhaps you don’t think your daughter is getting enough playing time. Whatever the reason, there is a right and wrong way to address your concerns with your child’s coach. Avoid Having a Discussion Right after a Game Regardless of the game outcome, a coach has a million things on his or her mind as...
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