NFL Teams Host USA Football Days at Training Camp
By Michael Kuebler Tue, 08/10/2010 - 2:27pm
NFL training camps are in full swing as the football season approaches. Professionals are running through drills. Rookies - well, most of them - are sporting wild haircuts and toting veterans' pads.
At the same time on fields across the country, youth football commissioners and coaches are getting back to work giving everything they have to our youngest players as practices begin.
Some NFL teams have recognized the effort put in by these volunteers by inviting them to their training camps for a day.
Ask the Coach: Gripping the Football for QB’s
By Coach Tom Bass Thu, 08/05/2010 - 7:34am
Coach Tom Bass brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to USA Football. Along with answering youth coaching questions, he also receives emails from young players. You can email the coach at NFLAskTheCoach@aol.com.
A player sent the following question:
I am an upcoming freshman, and I played QB for all of middle school. I am wondering how I can get a real good grip on the ball and how do I throw it further in high school?
Hi,
Ask the Coach: Wide Receiver Passing Tree
By Coach Tom Bass Wed, 07/28/2010 - 12:46pm
Coach Tom Bass brings more than 30 years of coaching experience to USA Football. Along with answering youth coaching questions, he also receives emails from young players. You can email the coach at NFLAskTheCoach@aol.com.
A dad sent the following question:
My son is a high school tailback. The coach wants him to know the different routes of a wide receiver. I'm confused, but I need to help him out. Could you explain the 1, 2 and 3 routes the coach is talking about?
