Let’s Talk Football: Live Contact during Practice
By Coach Tom Bass Thu, 07/15/2010 - 5:39am
Each week Coach Bass brings his 30 years of NFL coaching experience to USA Football. Email Coach Bass your question.
Dave sent the following question:
What are your thoughts on how much live contact and/or scrimmaging needs be done in practices if any at all? I have JV and Varsity youth teams from 7-14 years old. Is it okay to leave the live contact for game time only?
Hi Dave,
SMU Coach Dan Morrison to Provide Keynote Speech at Plano Coaching School
By Dave Finn Mon, 07/12/2010 - 10:04am
To enhance the experiences of youth and high school coaches who attend USA Football Coaching Schools, the independent non-profit showcases well-known and accomplished football minds as keynote speakers. SMU Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator Dan Morrison will address attendees at USA Football's Plano (Texas) Coaching School, which will take place on Saturday, July 17, at John Paul II High School.
USA Football Partner Shock Doctor Introduces Custom Mouthguard
By Michael Kuebler & Shock Doctor Fri, 07/09/2010 - 7:48am
When the first ever USA Football Women's National Team recently won three games in a week to win the gold medal in the inaugural IFAF Women's World Championship in Stockholm, Sweden, the players were wearing a new piece of protective equipment provided by one of USA Football's partners.
