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Daily Routine for the Youth Football Practice
I always keep the same daily routine during the youth football practices. I have an organized plan of action starting with the tryouts and ending with the last week of practice in the regular season. Each week has a goal, and every day helps my team achieve these deadlines.
The best way to keep the youth football team on course is to make sure you run organized practices. I know exactly what I need in my arsenal before the first game and what needs to be added as the season progresses.
The daily routine I use stays the same throughout the year. I start each practice on time to the minute. There is nothing worse you can do as a coach than starting practice late. I always arrive on the field 45 minutes before the practice starts. This gives me time to
- Relax and get focused
- Review the practice plan with the staff
- Fix any equipment issues
- Deal with any parent issues
- Work specific skills with certain players
When I blow the whistle, practice is officially started. I not only start on time, but I make sure I end on time. There is an occasional youth football practice that runs a little late but this is not the norm.
Below is the list of what I run in my practices
- Warm up lap
- Team Exercises
- Team Exercises
- Team Agility Drills
- Team Pad Blocking Techniques
- Team Pad Tackling Form Techniques
- Team Fundamentals
- Team Special Teams
- Stations Offensive Breakdown
- Team Defense
- Team Offense
- Fundamental Fun Drill
I give the complete details and include all the drills and preparation I use in my Practice Organization Youth Football Book.
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