Survival Guide for Coaching Youth Football

I got this book, along with to others, because I was asked at the end of my son's last season to help with the next one. I think it was a "put your money with your mouth is" kind of offer, after being critical of the coaching. After reading this book I have a huge amount of confidence in helping, as it reinforced my critical comments and gave me plenty of new things to be aware of. I highly recommend this book for first time coaches. It breaks down practices into individual positions. It also gives an outline for a practice and how much time should be spent doing each thing. There are only about 10 drills for each position listed and of those 10 they are broke down into beginner, intermediate and advanced drills. So you might not want to rely totally on this book for a huge variety of drills.

I have coached for 6 years 9-12th grades. When I switched schools I needed to coach a younger level. This book helped re-focus my mind for the younger level athletes to their needs, goals, and philosophies.

I coached my first youth flag football team in 2012 and I found this book full of really great suggestions and ideas. From running practices, to stretching, to coaches to play selection... it's a comprehensive book. My only critique is that it was too much information. Perhaps too long. But if you're looking for something that is comprehensive and gives you everything, than this book is it. Highly recommend it for a new coach.

It's a simple approach that will help any new coach, great advice! Crawl, walk, run is a great analogy for early football.

Bought this book a few years ago when I was first getting started in coaching youth football. Found it very helpful and have recommended it to many other new coaches in our league here in Chicago.

Great book for a first time coach. It is geared toward first year coaching with boys in their first year of playing tackle football.

Great book for new coaches! Lots of ideas and advice for practices, plays to teach, and overall prep for your team!

Pretty basic and strong advice for starting out as a youth football coach. Enjoyed reading it!