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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”

The Future of Youth Football

I came across an article in the New York Times about USA Football experimenting with what they are calling ‘Modified Tackle’ football for youth. Then again this morning, Nancy Armour wrote about it in the USA Today. I think this is a great idea. I have written extensively about youth football – Hustle & AttitudeContinue reading “The Future of Youth Football”