Defensive Line Size: Can a 6'0", 160lb Player Succeed?

QuestionHey I was wondering I am about 6 foot and 160 pounds am I too small to be a Defensive linemen because I have been playing D-line for about five yea

Football Training Plan: Build Muscle, Speed & Endurance (4 Months)

QuestionQUESTION: This is my last year in football and i want to be the best i can be. I have about four months until my season starts. My question is i wa

Returning to Football After Military Service: Age Limits & Workout Tips

QuestionI was just wondering if there was an age limit to play college football. I played a little football in high school and joined the military right af

Aspirations of a Young Football Coach: Path to College/NFL

QuestionHey brian, my name is Chris James..Im a student a morehead state university and Im interested in becoming a football coach for a college or NFL t

Varsity Football Rules: Are Dark Tinted Visors Permitted?

QuestionAre Dark Tinted Visors, like LaDainian Tomlinsons, allowed in Varsity High School Football? In the City of Los Angeles,CA. AnswerNo, it is a viola

Guide to Coaching Youth Football: Safety, Fun & Skill Development

QuestionI was just asked if I want to coach a pee wee football team at my county. Where can I go to learn how to coach and teach kids on playing the game.

Speed Training Program for Football Linebackers: Get Faster This Off-Season

QuestionDear Mr. Barnes,         Football off-season is here! I played varsity as a sophomore and I am a projecte

Fullback Potential: Transitioning from Guard After Injury - Coaching Recommendations

Questionsir,  my son played div1 ball as a guard, starting 4 years. had injury and surgery during jr. yr. he came back sr. yr and ranked 12th in coun

Finding a Football Private Instructor for Beginners

QuestionDo you know of a way for us to find a private instructor for our son for football. He is just starting out and we would love for him to be able to

Improve Your 40-Yard Dash: Training & Performance Advice

QuestionHey i really need help on how to get faster. I run a 4.57 in the 40 yard dash but thats not good enough for my coaches. Do you think taking creati

Touchback vs. Safety: Understanding Football Scoring Rules

QuestionWe have the ball on the opposing teams 5 yd. line and are attempting a pass for a touchdown. If the opposing team intercepts the pass in the back o

Football Position Choice & Team Dynamics Advice for Young Players

QuestionQUESTION: dear Andrew, my name is gunner, i am playing varsity football(9th grade) football this year, I am 55 120,and im not the biggest on my tea

Aspiring Football Player Seeking Coaching Guidance

QuestionThank you for taking the time to consider my question. My life long dream has been to somehow work my way upto the pros. Now coach, Im not going

Tight End Training: Improving Catching & Blocking Technique

QuestionHello COach! i have a lot to ask. To begin with, im 63, 175 Pounds (yes i know im not big for a tight end, but its coming) im a tight end and i cur

Linebacker Responsibilities in Cover 2 & 4: A Detailed Guide

Questionin cover 2 what do all the linebackers have to do on the field. and in cover 4. be very specific. like describe in detail how fair do the likebacke

Gaining Weight for Football: Advice for Young Athletes

Questionhi iam irwin iam 5ft 4and a half iam 13 iam about 111 pounds i have been working on my weight i have gained about 11 or more pounds in the last cou

Gaining Weight Healthily: Nutrition Tips for Teens (6'2", 175 lbs)

QuestionHello, im 15 and im roughly 62-3, 175 pounds im thinking on puuting on about 10-15 pounds its may right now i was this accomplished by august any t

Becoming a Football Coach: Education & Requirements

QuestionDear Mr. Mullins My name is Darrell Tennie. I have been playing football for 7 years including 3 years of varsity. I always thought that my goal

Halfback Training: Build Speed, Strength & Agility for College Football

QuestionI am a halfback and I need to get a lot better so i can play college ball. What tips and exercises do you have for me to get bigger, faster, stron

Football D-End Training: Strength & Speed Tips for Varsity Tryouts

QuestionWell my name is jay im about 60 and weight almost 160.I am in the 9th grade and is currently trying out for varsity football and im playing d-end.I