More Youth Football Coaching Horror Stories

I’ve gotten a few e-mails recently from frustrated youth football coaches that are struggling in poorly run organizations with inept coaches. Some of these dads just moved into new communities and were shocked to learned they landed in the youth football coaches version of the “Twilight Zone”. Maybe that could be part of the multiple listing service realtors offer to their clients. Maybe something like this; “This lovely 4 bedroom 3 bath home features a neighborhood that has a youth football program that has won 10 league titles in the …

Tips For Coaching Multiple Teams When Coaching Youth Football

Some of you may be in a position where you have to or maybe even want to help coach multiple teams during the same season. It can be done using some planning, scheduling and organizing techniques. Be warned however, it is not recommended for most and certainly not for those who don’t feel very confident in your time management or coaching abilities. I’ve head coached more than one youth football team in three seasons, more about that later. What is important is I have done it in real life, this …

5 Vital Ideas About Your Personal Football Coaching Philosophy

What’s your football coaching philosophy? The thoughts behind your philosophy are why you coach football. It helps you know what you’re attempting to learn and the knowledge you’re trying to pass to your players as you coach them. Obviously, you want to enjoy great experiences during each season. You want to ensure your players experience great things. But negative challenges occur during even the best of seasons. Your football coaching philosophy is what helps you get through these challenges while still standing. Here are five areas you must have a …

Rise of the Foot Long Soldier

When it comes to a worthy cause, I live to give. I was so moved by Pele’s appeal to help men with erectile dysfunction that i agreed to pay £10 a month towards the campaign, but unfortunately I wasn’t able to keep it up. Liverpool FC were not so generous of spirit when Luton Town asked for financial assistance before their FA Cup tie. The Reds were well within their rights to refuse to help, as they already look after the needy by paying Jamie Carragher a weekly wage. Jamie …

Famous Quotes by Vince Lombardi During Football’s Annual Bowl Season

Copyright © 2007 Ed Bagley College football’s annual bowl season is full of surprises and spectacular moments. Famous coaches have had some memorable remarks about American’s most popular sport, and here are some of them by legendary Green Bay Packer coach Vince Lombardi, who many consider to be the best of the best. Lombardi’s head coaching record in the National Football League was second to none. In 9 years with the Green Bay Packers, Lombardi’s regular season won-loss percentage was 73% (96-34-6), his postseason was 90% (9-1) and his total …