Coaching Kids Flag Football

This book was written expressly for you who are coaching chil-dren in Flag Football. We stress how to teach children to play this game and to have fun doing it. The book covers all facets of the game from the most basic “how to” pass, receive, run and grab the flags to game strategies and tactics. When coaching children it should be a fun experience for every-one, for you, for the parents, and most important of all, for the chil-dren. As a coach, we cover the teaching attitude and methods. We always keep in mind that these are children, and the game is for the kids and not for the adults. Winning isn't everything, but learning to play well and wanting to win is. We have taken the children from first grade through the eighth grade and broken them into three categories. In each category we discuss the players needs and abilities, what they are capable of in both the physical and emotion sense, and their limitations. We have also defined the coach’s role, the parent’s role and the player’s role.

After over two decades of coaching youth sports, Jason is sharing some of the secrets of success. This book will take you from pre-season to post-season, helping you survive and enjoy your volunteer time. Focusing on the reason we are volunteering, our kids, you'll walk into practices and games with more confidence that you are bringing value to their time. Although this is geared toward parents who are fairly new to coaching (or new to coaching flag football) it is also relevant to coaches that were assistants but never head coaches and any coach that may have struggled coaching flag football in the past. There are drills to run during practices and a methodology for easily communicating plays to the kids. That methodology applies to the 5 on 5 that most leagues run, but can expand to other leagues as necessary. It's also flexible enough to take advantage of the flag football plays you can find with a simple Internet search. Jason also focuses on teaching defensive skills like flag pulling techniques and "staying home". We know that you want confidence in your coaching while making sure your child and their teammates are both having fun and improving. The focus of this book is to make sure both you and those players are covered.Expect answers to the following questions:What do I need to focus on in practice? What drills can I run to keep players engaged, active, and improving?How do I teach the players the plays and have them run them during the games?How do I take the millions of plays that are on the Internet and adapt them ?How do I teach my players how to defend? Effectively? What should I be doing before the games, after the games?What should I be saying to the parents?What happens after the last game?

If you are a new coach just starting out your coaching career you need to be organized. As a new flag football coach, you must be organized in every aspect of running your team. One of the most important areas is making sure your team runs an effective and efficient offense. Too many first year coaches make the mistake over over complicating their offense. They played some level (high school or pro) or worse watch the "boob tube" and decide that will be the offense they will run. You have visions of the "spread" offense, scoring 40 points a game, and you will be crowned the next Lombardi. Wake up.This 6 Man Flag Football Offensive Playbook is designed for youth football players, not high school or college. The originators of this playbook have used it to win 30 games and lose only 3 over a 4 year period. As all playbooks on our site, the plays have been tested and do work at the youth level. This particular offense can be used for 5 year old and up to players 14 year olds.The 6 Man Flag Football Offensive Playbook will keep the focus where it should be; the kids having fun while they are scoring some points!

After over two decades of coaching youth sports, Jason is sharing some of the secrets of success. This book will take you from pre-season to post-season, helping you survive and enjoy your volunteer time. Focusing on the reason we are volunteering, our kids, you'll walk into practices and games with more confidence that you are bringing value to their time. Although this is geared toward parents who are fairly new to coaching (or new to coaching flag football) it is also relevant to coaches that were assistants but never head coaches and any coach that may have struggled coaching flag football in the past. There are drills to run during practices and a methodology for easily communicating plays to the kids. That methodology applies to the 5 on 5 that most leagues run, but can expand to other leagues as necessary. It's also flexible enough to take advantage of the flag football plays you can find with a simple Internet search. Jason also focuses on teaching defensive skills like flag pulling techniques and "staying home." We know that you want confidence in your coaching while making sure your child and their teammates are both having fun and improving. The focus of this book is to make sure both you and those players are covered. Expect answers to the following questions: What do I need to focus on in practice? What drills can I run to keep players engaged, active, and improving? How do I teach the players the plays and have them run them during the games? How do I take the millions of plays that are on the Internet and adapt them ? How do I teach my players how to defend? Effectively? What should I be doing before the games, after the games? What should I be saying to the parents? What happens after the last game?

Few experiences are more rewarding than coaching a youth football team. Your journey through the season will be packed with moments that make you smile and that you and your players will remember for the rest of your lives. But what if you’ve never coached before? No worries! Coaching Football For Dummies is the fun and easy way to tackle the basics of coaching youth football. This friendly guide shows you how to teach your players effectively, regardless of their age or skill level, and lead your team to victory—even if you’re a first-time coach. You’ll discover how to: Develop a coaching philosophy Teach football fundamentals Encourage good sportsmanship Improve your team’s skills Ensure safety on the field Communicate effectively with parents Packed with valuable information on preparing your game plan before you even step on the field, this hands-on resource gives you expert guidance in building your coaching skills, from evaluating your players and running enjoyable, productive practices to working with all types of kids—uncoordinated, shy, highly talented—at once. You’ll find a variety of fun-filled drills for teaching everything from tackling and blocking to running and catching, as well as advanced drills to take your players’ skills up a notch. You’ll also see how to: Conduct a preseason parents’ meeting—an often overlooked aspect of coaching Gather the necessary gear and fit the equipment to your players Raise the level of play on offense, defense, and special teams Take steps to avoid injuries Deal with discipline issues and problem parents Make critical half-time adjustments Transition to coaching an All-Star Team Complete with tips for working with parents, keeping your players healthy, and leading your team effectively on game days, Coaching Football For Dummies is all you need—besides a whistle and a clipboard—to navigate your players through a safe, fun, rewarding season!

This book will give any parent and child an insight to the basics and what to expect at their first practice in flag football. Its illustrations show a step-by-step process on how the center snaps the football, how the QB hands the ball off to the running back, how the running back takes a handoff, and the importance of pulling flags in this sport. It also explains the difference between a defense and an offense and basic positions on each side of the ball, the importance of stretching, and staying hydrated. The book also touches base on what equipment they will need or be given and what clothing to wear in certain climates, team involvement, team cheer, and most importantly, that it is fun to play flag football. The intent of this book is to give the parent and the child some insight to the world of flag football at a young age, as well as an opportunity to practice some positional skills before the child joins and even while the child is presently playing at a younger age level.

If you are a new coach just starting out your coaching career you need to be organized. As a new flag football coach, you must be organized in every aspect of running your team. One of the most important areas is making sure your team runs an effective and efficient offense. Too many first year coaches make the mistake over over complicating their offense. They played some level (high school or pro) or worse watch the “boob tube” and decide that will be the offense they will run. You have visions of the “spread” offense, scoring 40 points a game, and you will be crowned the next Lombardi. Wake up.This 5 Man Flag Football Offensive Playbook is designed for youth football players, not high school or college. The originators of this playbook have used it to win 30 games and lose only 3 over a 4 year period. As all playbooks on our site, the plays have been tested and do work at the youth level. This particular offense can be used for 5 year old and up to players 14 year olds.The 5 Man Flag Football Offensive Playbook will keep the focus where it should be; the kids having fun while they are scoring some points!