- Youth football participation declines as worries mount about concussions
- NFL safety boss says the league could ban helmets one day
- Fayetteville-Manlius Pop Warner to use Guardian helmet caps beginning this season
- Youth Football has a Concussion Problem
- ‘Blindside block’ rule gains two-year trial in Oregon high school football
- Ex-Michigan LB Dhani Jones in favor of removing helmets from football for safety
- Seven tips to keep kids safe from summer heat during practice.
- Early retirement of 49ers Borland spurs discussion of youth football safety
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New Jersey NIKE Football Training Camp: Live updates, analysis, and more
PennLive, Advanced media, 247Sports, and Scout are all expected to have analysts on hand for the event, which begins early this morning at the New York Jets’ training facility here. The Opening is a premier high...
- Posted April 27, 2015
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NCAA football rule change could end the pop pass
One of football’s newest wrinkles might be grounded before it can fully take off. A proposed change to the NCAA rule for illegal men downfield could make a big impact on how some offenses operate, via...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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John Harbaugh: ‘The game of football is under attack’
On their official web site, the Baltimore Ravens posted a personal essay from John Harbaugh. In it, the team’s head coach offers his insight into why he believes football matters. We know that football players aren’t...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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More than $1 million in USA Football equipment grants available for 2015
Youth, middle school and high school football programs may apply now through May 31 for football equipment grants from USA Football, the sport’s national governing body. Based on need, merit and a program’s commitment to coaching...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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How to Time Practices and Workouts for the Best Performance in Youth Football
Seasoned runners know that long runs, tempo runs, and speedwork are all critical to improving performance. What’s more challenging, perhaps, is scheduling these sessions so you get the most out of each effort. “It’s important to...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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Problems in Youth Sports Today – Big Shocker It’s the Parents & the Adults
SALT LAKE CITY — It is estimated that over 21.5 million children between the ages of 6 and 17 play team sports. This data, collected by ESPN, also found that 60 percent of boys and 47...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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Tim Tebow has made ‘great deal of improvement,’ according to Eagles personnel chief
Ignore the hype. Tim Tebow is just another guy competing for a roster spot on the Philadelphia Eagles. “Obviously, we were intrigued with what we saw there,” Eagles personnel chief Ed Marynowitz said Thursday. “We saw...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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The Mutual Benefits of Mentoring – Learning from Other Youth Football Coaches
From volunteer youth guidance programs to professional mentoring groups or lifestyle coaches, mentorships come in all shapes and sizes. There is a common thread throughout each of these relationships: Both parties walk away from the mentorship...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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Parents raise concerns over new high school football fundraiser
A football fundraiser at a Washington County school has parents frustrated and worried that their children won’t be able to play on the team if they don’t participate. The football boosters at Trinity High School are...
- Posted April 25, 2015
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Great Coaches Know How to Solve People-Problems Pt. 2
Let’s focus on the people-problem of low morale. Describe high morale. Describe behaviors that create and sustain low morale – behaviors to stop. Imperfect progress today is better than “perfect” progress tomorrow. What specifically will you do this...
- Posted April 25, 2015