“What the heck is going on out there???” the Great Man would say if he were here today commenting on the numerous incidents of National Football League players getting arrested–for all sort of crimes, from DUI, to physical violence to weapons charges. It’s really depressing when you look at the National Football League headlines on Web sites like ESPN.com and most of what you find involves reports of players getting in trouble with the law. Sports are supposed to be a pleasant diversion from the ugliness we see in the …
Youth Football Coaching – Teaching in a Progression
Every coach has witnessed or experienced this kind of situation in a practice. Little Johnny screws up on a tackle due to poor form, so the coach asks him to do the drill again, again his technique fails him. Finally the coach takes him out of the drill and aside to personally re teach him how to tackle correctly, taking anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes, and then throws him back into the drills. Little Johnny does it correctly once, but soon reverts back to his old habits. No improvement …
Liverpool Football Club – It’s Time to Relive the 80s!
The English Premier League has become somewhat of a spectacle in recent times. Thanks to intense media coverage and vast quantities of money paid to the league for broadcasting rights it has surpassed every other league in Europe. The biggest names in the world are lured over to the Premiership with the promise of money, glory and success. If you look at the Champions League competition over the last couple of seasons it has been dominated by the English teams. This shows the strength of the English sides and the …
The Top 5 Arsenal Football Club Books
Arsenal : Extraordinary Images of an Amazing Club This is the first attempt to tell the story of the 121-year-history of the Arsenal Football Club through the greatest and most iconic Arsenal photography ever published. From the earliest days at Woolwich and Plumstead, through the heady highs of Herbert Chapman and George Allison, to the colourful 1980s and the successful Arsene Wenger era, these images capture the emotions, stories, faces, fans and day-to-day existence of this incredible Club. Rarely seen photography provides an alternative view of many of the key …
Understanding Elementary Football Coaching Routines
Tackling Fundamentals and Safety Tackling is fundamental to football, and should receive proper attention at practices. Tackling can be fun and exhilarating, but done improperly and it can be dangerous. Some points to remember when tackling: First, plant yourself in front of your opponent. You can do this by placing your foot between your opponent’s feet. Also, and in coordination with your feet throw your arms back preparing to grab. Second, thrust your other foot again squarely in front of your opponent and with all the momentum that you have …
2010 Fantasy Football League Sleepers
Here are the players picked to be fantasy football sleepers for the upcoming 2010 NFL season. Jeremy Maclin- Part of the Dynamic Duo in Philadelphia with running mate Desean Jackson, expect Maclin to take his game to the next level. With Kevin Kolb being touted as the next Aaron Rodgers, Maclin will be able to showcase why the Eagles drafted him in the first round last year. Brandon Jacobs- Brandon Jacobs is only a year removed from a 1100 yard, 15 TD season. The Giants know they need to get …
Coaching Flag Football
Your main goal in coaching flag football, even before winning, should be for the kids to have a safe and fun environment to play in. Let your team know that in order for them to be successful, they must work together and they must have a good attitude. Flag football is designed so that everybody is able to play so you must make sure that they work in harmony. Coaching flag football means that you’re going to set an example of good sportsmanship! Do not be a coach that marches …