youth football coaching

Florida Speed Option Vs Alabama
When two good teams play they force the other team to make mistakes with their speed and talent. This Florida speed option as a good example....

Take Your Youth Football PlayGrids To the Game
One of the worst feelings in the world as a coach is when you're searching for adjustments in the middle of a game. PlayGrids can help you....

It’s Not A Power Run Unless It Has This
We saw a Facebook post this weekend and it got us thinking that we should slow down and explain what makes a power a power run in football....

Finding Your Passing Game Wrinkle or Two
Many of you have a game or two under your belt at this point and it's the time when you are looking for a passing game wrinkle or two. ...

Coaches Must Correct & Move On
Whatever your situation after your first game, keep this in mind as you get ready for your next game in this young season. Correct & Move On....

3 Man Twist (Coached Well) Gets Home
Make your opponent think. A 3 man twist will nine times out of ten, slow a protection down. The key is to not slow your guys down doing it...

Introducing FirstDown PlayBook Coaching Tools
FirstDown PlayBook is adding Coaching Tools to your "Find a Play" area. This is going to open many doors to our football coaches!...

High School Football Teammates
Talent will be on display. That is a part of it but only a part. You will also see high school football teammates playing for one another....

Is Coaching Modified Football Easier Than 11v11?
Take a look at this short video to learn how detailed our youth modified football help is. We also have included coaching points for a play....

FirstDown PlayBook: Celebrating 10 Years & Counting
Today FirstDown PlayBook celebrates 10 years since we began with a simple idea that would end up helping tens of thousands of football coaches....

3 Reasons Youth Coaches Want Parents Involved
Your parents are going to be involved with your youth football program if you are the coach. Stop fighting it. ...

Put A Value On An Hour Of Your Time
Odds are that Nick Saban is a lot richer than you, but you know what? He can't buy one second more of time than what you have in a day....