Your Guide to Coaching Youth Football

Coaching your first youth football team? Don't know where to start? Here are some pointers to make sure your rookie season is a success.

How to Keep a Strong Parent-Coach Relationship

The last thing a coach needs is an angry parent. Make sure your season is stress-free with this tip on developing a positive parent-coach relationship.

Planning Your Practice Calendar

Setting a daily routine for your team is the best way to have productive football practices. Here is one coach's advice for planning a typical week during the season.

10 Golden Rules for Offensive Football

Getting an efficient offense together on the football field is a complicated task for any coach. But keeping these 10 steps in mind will put you on track for a high-scoring show.

The 7 Most Common Defenses in Football

Most coaches choose one of seven different defensive alignments come game day. Here's a breakdown of each one and why it might be best for your team.

4 Ways to Make Your Special Teams Strong

Special teams can reverse the outcome of a game on a single play. Make sure your team is ready by following these four steps to building a successful unit.

Improve Your Team's Tackling

A defense can't be effective without sound tackling. Wrap up the ball carrier consistently by practicing these four drills.

Getting Youths to Play Assignment Football

Teaching young football players the importance of their specific job isn't as easy as it seems. Here is a great way to get assignment football to sink in.

How to Coach Young Defensive Linemen

Many defensive linemen lack the technique that can make them great. Learn how to give your big guys the skills needed to dominate up front.

A Time-Saving Option for Youth Practices

There are too many opportunities to waste time in practice. As a youth football coach, here's one way to save a little time and use it toward making the team better.