youth football coaching
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....
9 Man & 12 Man Football Installs Begin Today
The FirstDown PlayBook 9 man football and 12 man football installs will begin today and grow throughout this month of August....