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Youth Football Equipment Check
On your third day of no contact, a complete equipment check on each youth football player is needed. This is extremely important for the first year, tackle players, whether they are five or 14 years old. You must make sure that al players are properly equipped before the first day of contact. Please do not take this day lightly. When the players are first year tackle players I make sure the parents are involved since they will be the ones dressing the players.
I have seen far too many youth football coaches that take for granted that their players or the player's parents know how fit the equipment. This is a big assumption and usually a big mistake since most players and parents have no clue how to put the equipment on correct. It is very important to take the time to check every player and make sure they are properly equipped.
I strongly suggest you check with your youth football league equipment manager for the proper setting of helmet, shoulder pads, girdle and any other equipment. Your league will be able to instruct you on all the equipment that the players are required to play with.
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