As pre-season practice gets under way, most coaches send an email to the parents of their players to state their expectations. That way there are no misunderstandings when the games begin. Parents and players can’t cry foul if the head … Continue reading
For the past few days, many of us have been watching the NFL’s annual college draft, hoping that our favorite teams will grab the next superstars. With extensive scouting, combines and so many televised games, the teams – and even … Continue reading
More than any other youth sport, football seems to attract intense coaches – or maybe it makes coaches more intense. It could be the physical nature of the sport. Football games tend to ignite a lot of emotion, both positive … Continue reading
One year I coached with a guy who always wanted our sons to get the most playing time and at the key skill positions. In fact, he felt they deserved it because we were taking the time to coach the … Continue reading
In December, head coach Mike Sherman was fired at Texas A&M, just a year after leading the Aggies to the Cotton Bowl. Unfortunately, it’s the nature of the business of big-time coaching. As head coach of the Green Bay Packers … Continue reading
Here’s a well-done, informative–and short!–video about how to organize your team’s practice. A half-dozen or so college coaches offer clear advice about the key elements of a good practice session. It’s interesting that a number of them talk about maintaining … Continue reading
Though we’re still in the throes of a long hot summer, football practice will be here before you know it. You might want to start thinking about getting together with your coaches and organizing your practices. That’s right–organize your pre-season … Continue reading
The sports world is buzzing today about the speech given by former NFL player and coach Herm Edwards at the NFL Rookie Camp this week. Now an ESPN analyst, Edwards has long been known for speaking passionately–sometimes too much so … Continue reading
It’s always great to see mom and dad supporting their son by taking an interest in his football team. When mom and dad show up for practice and for games, the kids feel a little extra enthusiasm. Some moms and … Continue reading
In a move that was more inevitable than surprising, Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel resigned during the Memorial Day weekend following the exposure of what is being called “Tattoo-gate.” In case you somehow missed the story, a handful of … Continue reading
