Navigating Position Changes in Youth Football: A Parent's Guide

QuestionQUESTION: Hi Coach, My son has played football for five years and now has a new coach. He went to try out for the positions that he has played in

Defensive Line Strategy: Preventing Kicker Interference on 4th Down Punts

QuestionQUESTION: On 4th and long Offense lines up in punt formation. D Tackle is not blocked and running at the kicker arrives before the kicker has relea

Football Snap Technique & Blocking Tips for 8-Year-Olds

QuestionMy 8yr old son is playing center in tackle football this year. Do you have any tips for him or things we can be practicing at home? Also, when he i

JV Defense Strategies: Coaching a 4-4 Against Power Run Teams

QuestionDear Coach Louis, I just started an assistant coaching job this summer and though Im primarily a line coach on varsity and jv, the varsity defensi

Defensive Strategies Against the Double Wing T Offense

QuestionDear Coach Louis, In my conference we face a team that runs the Double Wing T very well. I was wondering, what defensive schemes or tricks are goo

Ideal 40-Yard Dash Time for D1 Wide Receivers & Returners

QuestionI am a 61 wide reciever/kick returner and want to know what the ideal 40 yard dash time is for NCAA Division 1 for a reciever(assuming I can block

High School Football: Should You Try Out for Quarterback?

QuestionMy question is that I was a QB for my middle school team, and my team wasnt that good. Now I am moving up to high school should I go out for QB eve

Coaching Job Opportunities in Accra, Ghana - Coach Louis

QuestionQUESTION: I am a talented in coaching.I have coached a lot of teams and i need a job now. Please help me I need a job. ANSWER: Dear Diaba: What

Football Wide Receiver Strength Training: Building Power & Muscle

Questionim 14yrs old, 510, 155lbs and im gonna play football as a widereceiver for the first time in my sophmore year. i have great hands and im gonna prac

Healthy Weight Management for 8-Year-Olds: Expert Advice

QuestionMy son is 8 years old and the weight limit is 94 lbs. he is 95.1, we have had him on a healthy lean diet, lots of water, extra exercising plus his

Understanding the Z Back Position in Football

QuestionWhat is the responsibility of the Z Back in football? Ive never heard of this position. AnswerDear Tanner: The offense has 3 receivers known as X-

College Football Dreams: Is Division II Realistic?

QuestionRight now I go to a small high school of about 200 students. I am a senior. This is my third year of football. I want to play football for at leas

Linebacker Position for a 12-Year-Old Football Player: Advice & Alternatives

QuestionQUESTION: hi mark, my name is jordan and i am 12. i am playing football next year and i was thinking of playin linebacker. hear are some of my stat

Football Quarterback Development: Strength, Diet & Throwing Distance

QuestionHi... im 14 yrs. old , 6 feet tall and a heavy 185lbs (only about 15-25 pounds overweight) ... i kno i am a newbie to playin football but im Supris

Football: Last-Minute Cornerback Situation - Pass Protection Tips

QuestionI am a senior, Im 59 weigh 145 and was moved from 2nd string RB to play corner because I was told they need a good corner. But its 2 days before ga

Helmet Headaches? Find Relief & Proper Fit - Expert Advice

Questionhello im big and not very  slow id be able to cancentrate on hitting but my helmet makes my head stuffy and gives me major headaches any tips?

Walk-On Potential in Division 3 Football: A Realistic Path?

Questionhi, i am going to be a senior in highschool and i am really workkin hard to play division 3 football.during highschool i played wr but left the tea

Improving Quarterback Decision-Making and Deep Throw Accuracy

QuestionHello, my name is Jason Im a freshman this year and i live in Minnesota. This is my second year playing quarterback and i have all the physical ski

Nose Guard Technique for High School Football: Overcoming Double Teams

QuestionI am 15, 60 and 215.  I run a 5.0 40 and am playing center and nose guard. I am usually bigger,stronger, and quicker than my opponents so they

Military to Coaching: A Path for Infantry Veterans

Questionhello im curently on my 4th year of active duty in the millitary i am infantry so there is not much time for me to have my nose in the books.. But