Navigating Conflict with Your High School Coach: A Student-Athlete's Guide

QuestionHey Coach i have a problem, my high school coach has a problem with me because we got into a verbal fight last year over the postseason. I did not

High School Football Player Profile: Overcoming Challenges & Making an Impact

QuestionHi Sir My name is Myren. Ive been playing Pop Warner Football since I was 8. Im 16 now and I play High School Football. I didnt play 9th grade year

NFL Rule: Ball Spotting and Forward Progress - Official Explanation

QuestionIs the ball spotted where the player is considered down (i.e. where the players knee first touched the ground) Or is it placed where the ball was w

AHSAA Rules for Helmet Visors: Are Clear Visors Legal?

QuestionAre clear helmet visors legal under AHSAA rules? AnswerYes.  The rule states that a helmet visor must allow 100% transmission of light.  

Returning to Sports After Injury: Addressing Fears & Building Physique

QuestionMr. Kenward, I injured my knee in the summer before my freshman year and havent played since. I am a sophomore right now, and am seriously contemp

NCAA/NFL Rules on Offensive Holding: A Recent Update

QuestionHi, I am a college writing instructor and football fan. This semester, Im excited to have a chance to teach a researched writing course with a foot

How to Request More Playing Time in Football Without Appearing Selfish

QuestionI am the best wide out on my time, and i want to keep playing football after high school and i want to tell the coach that i want the ball more bu

Understanding American Football: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionMy husband is an American football nut!  He lives and breathes the game.  I know NOTHING about football and it is apparent that my husban

Football Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Rules and Terminology

QuestionHi David, thanks so much for your time! I dont know if this is in your expertise, but I would like to know if you can give me the basic guidelines

Training Guide for Aspiring High School Running Backs

Questioni am 16 510 sophomore i wanna play running back what can i do to get faster stronger and bigger before next season AnswerThomas, Hit the weight ro

Free Safety Coverage Drills & Training Tips for High School Players

QuestionHi.  My name is Russell and I am a sophmore in high school.  I currently weigh 120lbs and am 56.  I run a 5.5 40 and I play free saf

Bridging the Performance Gap: Game Success to Consistent Practice

Questioni have a history of playing really well in games but not as well in practice, my coach is unsure to start me or not because im not as good in pract

NCAA Rules on Visors: Are Mirrored Visors Allowed?

QuestionIm going to play and Pima Community College this year and i was wondering if i could wear a mirrored visor or not. AnswerColby NO!  You may n

Mental Preparation for Football Tryouts: A Guide for Beginners

Questioni have no football experience except the occasional pick-up games. i am a sophomore and going to try out for the football team, i was wondering how

Indiana Football: Colored Visor Rules & Medical Exemptions

QuestionHi Im a WR and i have a doctors not can i play with a colored visor dose this violate Indiana football rules AnswerIm not entirely sure about Indi

Football Helmet Shields: NCAA & High School Regulations on Tinting

Questionin alabama what is the darkest tint you can have for your football helmet shield AnswerChris In Alabama or any other of the 49 states the rule is

Understanding Defensive Personnel Packages: 50 vs. 40 Personnel

QuestionWhat are coaches referring to when they talk about 50 personnel or 40 personnel? For example its like a 4-3 only with 50 personnel Answer  

Football Conditioning: Weight Loss & Speed Training for Football Players

QuestionHELLO IM LONNIE OK LISTEN IVE BEEN PLAYING FOOTBALL SINCE 7TH GRADE IM NOW IN THE 11TH BUT I USE TO PLAY STRONG SAFTEY BUT I GAIND ALL THE WEIGHT

NCAA Rules on Tinted Visors: What You Need to Know

QuestionWHY CANT YOU WEAR TINTED VISORS.ISNT THE RULE THE REF HAS TO PUT HIS GAME CARD BEHIND THE VISOR AND IF HE CAN SEE IT YOU CAN WEAR IT AnswerJohn

Quarterback Reads: Mastering Defensive Recognition in Passing Situations

Questionhow should a quarterback read the defense in a passing situation? do you first look at how the safetys are aligned and how far the cornerbacks are