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Recruiting in the 21st Century

Grab the attention of college coaches (virtually) with an Interactive Recruiting Video Resume on Active Recruiting.

Video Tips for Improving Your Game

Active.com teamed up with PlaySportsTV.com to offer you practical advice on football fundamentals. Check out our video collection for a variety of tips and drills to help build your game.

Which Sports Camp Is Right For You?

With camps for all different sports, levels, ages and abilities, it can sometimes be confusing to pick the right one. Follow these guidelines for assessing an athlete's skill level and choosing the best camp for your needs.

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8 Steps to Getting Recruited

Demystify the recruiting process with these eight essential steps athletes must undertake to play sports on the collegiate level.

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The History of Homecoming

The tradition of homecoming shares its origins with the early days of football. Claim to the first homecoming celebration, though, remains largely contested.

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Pop Warner More Than Just Winning

Active.com asked six people connected with Pop Warner what it is that makes youth sports such a life- defining experience.

Drills to Improve QB Technique

These are some great drills from former NFL QB Todd Kreuger to help quarterbacks improve mobility, ball security, and their response to various situations that come up in the course of a game

Blocking Drills for Running Backs

Most of the emphasis for blue-chip running back prospects is on 40-yard dash times and yard-per-carry averages. But blocking is equally important part in helping running backs become complete players and valuable assets to their team.

3 Points of Contact for Ball Security

Coach Kenny Carter of Vanderbilt University provides some great tips on how to ensure ball security for all members of the offense and make sure that you employ proper technique to keep possession of the ball.

The 'M' Drill for defense

The shape of your cones will eventually form an 'M.' Numbers 1-5 represent the different turns in the M shape, with one and five being the starting and stopping points if you were actually writing the capital M.

Basic Quarterback Training

Repetition is the key to becoming a good quarterback. Below are some of the most important techniques a high school quarterback needs to master to become successful.

Gear Essentials for Football

It's important that football players wear and use proper equipment to prevent injuries and maximize performance on the field. Be sure to have all of the following before heading into the first practice of the season.

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