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
It’s only the third quarter, but the opposing team is clearly overmatched. You’re winning 24 – 0, and your players are pushing around their opponents like bullies on a playground. As the coach, what do you do? Do you keep … 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
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
On Football Coach Hub we get into the nitty-gritty of running a youth football team, from practice drills to game management. But now and again we need to step back and consider the basic principles and goals of our roles … Continue reading
In a society that places so much emphasis on winning, it’s easy for youth coaches to get caught up in the same trap. But take a few steps back to analyze what these sports really encompass, and you’ll see that … Continue reading
Beyond wins and losses, youth sports are the perfect stepping stones for a child’s introduction to the world of personal growth and self-motivation. Crucial to this development are the principles of setting goals. When properly executed, these confidence-building techniques can … Continue reading
