The word “empty” generally has a negative connotation. An empty gas tank is bad news. An empty bank account is really bad news. In terms of talking offensive football concepts and systems, “empty” is an exciting word filled with many possibilities. The empty back-field is becoming more and more common at different levels. Still despite ...
by Steve Heck, Wide Receivers Coach, Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pa. If football coaches were asked to create a Mount Rushmore of passing game concepts, the time-tested Smash Concept would easily make the cut. As far as the other patterns that might make the list, would be tried-and-true concepts such as curl-flat, four verticals, shallow cross ...
Get prepared for the new season in less than 30 minutes Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports is a...
by Terry Shea, Quarterbacks Coach First and foremost, quarterback is a leadership position. Until that base is covered, all...
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world’s largest association of neurologists who treat brain injuries such as concussion,...
Unequal Technologies unveiled a new suite of supplemental head padding (SHP) available for athletes in multiple sports. Responding to...
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees conducted its summer meeting April 29-30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mack...
More than 900 youth football leagues across the United States representing more than 200,000 players have committed to the...
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