I’ve spent the vast majority of my coaching career on the defensive side of the ball and empathize with defensive coaches who are trying to defend the wide-open offensive attacks that permeate all levels of the game. Editor’s Note: This article is written by John Stanley, a veteran football coach and long-time member of the ...
The Oklahoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected AstroTurf to provide two state-of-the-art fields at its nearly-completed Sherman E. Smith Training Center on the campus in Stillwater, Okla. Installation of the artificial surfaces began May 24, 2013, with an anticipated completion date set for this summer. Ongoing progress of field construction at the ...
A landmark study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC – and funded by the National Football League (NFL) – found that 8- to 12-year-old football players were at a low risk for getting a concussion in practice and similar to high-school and college football players in their incidence rate of concussions. “This finding ...
Explosive speed, vertical jump and lateral speed are three essential physical attributes every player needs to be successful on the football field. Athletes spend hours every day in the weight room performing plyometric exercises to enhance their speed and jump to reach the next level. However, coaches and trainers across the nation have yet to ...
One of the simplest running plays in football is the fullback dive, which is similar to the quarterback sneak in that it’s an inside play that develops fast. The fullback quickly reaches the line of scrimmage. The play involves a hand-off from the quarterback to the fullback. The line blocking can be the same is ...
Flexibility refers to the ability to move a joint in its full range of motion. Flexibility is controlled by the connective tissue of the joints, mainly muscle tendons and ligaments. We are all born with maximum flexibility in our joints. As we mature, we tend not to use our joints in their full maximum range ...
Despite knowing the risk of serious injury from playing football with a concussion, half of high school football players would continue to play if they had a headache stemming from an injury sustained on the field. In a new study, physicians from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center also report that approximately half of athletes wouldn’t ...
Until Oct. 2, 2013, high school class of 2014 seniors can apply for the Wendy’s High School Heisman Award, a program honoring outstanding high school scholar-athletes for their commitment to academic achievement, community service involvement, and athletic prowess. To apply, students can go to www.WendysHeisman.com for a chance to win the Award and the prestige ...
Sporting-goods equipment and team sports uniform distributor/marketer BSN Sports signed a definitive merger agreement with Herff Jones, whereby BSN will join the Herff Jones portfolio of companies and continue to operate as its own branded entity. ). Herff Jones is a manufacturer, marketer and distributor of graduation-related materials and educational products, as well as cheerleading ...
United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants and the New York Jets re-teamed last night for the 20th Annual Gridiron Gala in support of New York City’s vulnerable young people. “Funds raised by the Gridiron Gala are absolutely critical to providing youth from low-income families with the academic, social and emotional ...
The Oklahoma State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected AstroTurf to provide two state-of-the-art fields at its nearly-completed...
Explosive speed, vertical jump and lateral speed are three essential physical attributes every player needs to be successful on...
Flexibility refers to the ability to move a joint in its full range of motion. Flexibility is controlled by...
Sporting-goods equipment and team sports uniform distributor/marketer BSN Sports signed a definitive merger agreement with Herff Jones, whereby BSN...
United Way of New York City (UWNYC), the New York Giants and the New York Jets re-teamed last night...
The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Board of Trustees conducted its summer meeting April 29-30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mack...
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