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Coaching Youth Football from A to Z, No X's and O's
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- WN-08281
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About this video
Before a youth football coach draws a single play, there is a whole job to learn. Larry Canard, Youth Football Coordinator for USA Football, opens his seven-part youth coaching series with the rudiments: how to prepare before practice ever starts, how to communicate, and how to build confidence in young players. There are no X's and O's here on purpose - this is the groundwork that makes the X's and O's stick.
What you'll learn
- Why having fun has to be part of coaching youth football
- The keys to effective communication between coaches and between coaches and players
- Why proper preparation matters before practices and before games
- Ways to build confidence in young players
- How to communicate with parents so everyone is pulling the same direction
- How to handle officials and opposing coaches
- The intangibles every adult who wants to coach youth football should know
- Why being a student of the game comes before the teaching process begins
Who it's for
Youth football coaches and league volunteers - first-year head coaches and assistants especially - plus program directors who want a shared starting point for their staff.
About the coach
Larry Canard served as Youth Football Coordinator for USA Football, the national governing body for amateur football, where his work centered on teaching adults how to coach young players.
Part 1 of Coach Canard's seven-part youth football series. Runtime: about 64 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any plays or schemes in this one?
No, and that is by design. This session is a complete overview of coaching youth football - preparation, communication, confidence and the intangibles - with the scheme work saved for later parts of the series.
Who is it aimed at?
Adults coaching youth football, whether it is a first season as a volunteer or a return to a program. Canard speaks directly to the parent-coach who knows the sport but has not taught eight- to thirteen-year-olds before.
How do I watch it once I buy?
It streams. For $19.95 the video opens in your AFM Videos account right away on any device, and you can rewatch it as often as you want, permanently. The 1-Year All Access membership ($99/year) includes it with the whole AFM library.
What does Canard say is most important?
He stresses communication and practice preparation above everything else, and he argues a coach should be a student of the game before the teaching process ever begins.