youth football

Coach, Your Presentation Matters

Coach, Your Presentation Matters

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 5, 2021

I see coaches every day who think that they are so good that their presentation does not matter. That's a big mistake in the year 2021....

Defensive Coaches: Details Matter Too

Defensive Coaches: Details Matter Too

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 15, 2021

There is no earthly explanation of why defensive coaches would teach players from the offensive side of the ball....

“Coach” Is A Huge Powerful Word

“Coach” Is A Huge Powerful Word

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 14, 2021

As a coach, the past week has been frustrating because our game has done much more to tear down those barriers than it has to build them. ...

Youth Football Gap Protection

Youth Football Gap Protection

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 13, 2021

Your pass protection rules should be very simple. As simple as one word...Gap. Youth football gap protection is the only way to go....

Youth Football Trick Play From A Trick Formation

Youth Football Trick Play From A Trick Formation

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 7, 2021

Today's youth football trick play is a chance to look crazy complicated to the defense but stay simple for your players....

Florida Speed Option Vs Alabama

Florida Speed Option Vs Alabama

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 19, 2021

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

Take Your Youth Football PlayGrids To the Game

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 17, 2021

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....

High School Football Teammates

High School Football Teammates

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 20, 2021

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?

Is Coaching Modified Football Easier Than 11v11?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 19, 2021

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....

3 Reasons Youth Coaches Want Parents Involved

3 Reasons Youth Coaches Want Parents Involved

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 15, 2021

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

Put A Value On An Hour Of Your Time

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 8, 2021

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....

Keep It Simple And Don’t Out-Cute Yourself.

Keep It Simple And Don’t Out-Cute Yourself.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 26, 2021

"Coach, I think we have a chance to line up and kick people's asses this year if we can just keep it simple." ...