I know, I know; it seems like I just got back from a break as I just published my first post in over a month, what do I mean I’m taking a break? Well, I had that Let Them Play review teed up and needed to get it done. But, what I am really excited about forContinue reading “I’m Taking a Break!”
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I LOVE the idea of Rookie Tackle Football
I find the description of a new version of youth tackle football – Rookie Tackle – outlined in a recent Washington Post article very encouraging. This version sponsored by USA Football provides a developmental path to full 11-on-11 tackle football on a 100-yard field that is similar to the path for youth baseball (i.e. T-ballContinue reading “I LOVE the idea of Rookie Tackle Football”
Are Youth Football Groups Doing Enough to Protect Kids From Injury? – InsideSources
Interesting piece from Thayne Munce about youth football. http://www.insidesources.com/youth-football-groups-enough-protect-kids-injury/ He asserts that youth football is doing enough when it comes to safety. He cites the NFL’s Heads Up program as evidence. I think he’s 1/3 right. When it comes to making football safer; there arre three areas of focus: Training of players & coaches inContinue reading “Are Youth Football Groups Doing Enough to Protect Kids From Injury? – InsideSources”
