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Welcome to 2 Minute Drill presented by USA Football. In this episode, we talk about how to program your Individual period (season 1, episode 5). Questions about 2 Minute Drills? Post them on our Facebook wall – http://www.facebook.com/usafootball Tweet us @usafootball and use #2MinuteDrill – https://twitter.com/usafootball Coach or Player? Get Better at USA Football. Learn

USA Football sat down with 2013 NFL Combine athletes to discuss the fundamentals of their positions…Here is what the Tight Ends had to say…To get updates on the draft and these prospects follow us on twitter @usafootball #combineConvos

An inside look at the quarterbacks from the 2011 USA Football Junior National Team.

Team USA’s Ishmael Hyman signs his college commitment letter at USA Football’s National Signing Day Breakfast. USA Football hosts the annual event at the International Bowl making it the largest National Signing Day event in the country. Players from Team USA and IFAF’s World Team sign their college commitment letters in front of friends, family,

The squat is essential for developing lower body strength and crucial for a proper breakdown position in tackling. Starting with feet shoulder-width apart, the athlete sits back and down into his hips, holds for two seconds and returns to the upright position. Young athletes can do this exercise in three sets of 10, using their

More: https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/2774/international-bowl-viii-game-video-under-16-national-team-vs-team-alberta Team Alberta defeated The U.S. Under-16 Select Team 37-19 in International Bowl VIII on Jan. 17, 2017.

Team USA’s Damien Haskins and IFAF World Team’s Fred Lauina sign their college commitment letters at USA Football’s National Signing Day Breakfast. USA Football hosts the annual event at the International Bowl making it the largest National Signing Day event in the country. Players from Team USA and IFAF’s World Team sign their college commitment

This spot will air during NFL Preseason broadcasts to commemorate “USA Football Month” during the month of August. It highlights USA Football as the Official Youth Football Development Partner of the NFL and its 32 teams.

Team USA’s Chase Abbington signs his college commitment letter at USA Football’s National Signing Day Breakfast. USA Football hosts the annual event at the International Bowl making it the largest National Signing Day event in the country. Players from Team USA and IFAF’s World Team sign their college commitment letters in front of friends, family,

The “Modified Tackle Game” is designed to develop skill and technique as young athletes progress to 11-person full-field tackle. USA Football will pilot this game model in 2017 to further examine its merits.

In the thrilling conclusion, U.S. Under-19 National Team faces off against the IFAF World Team in the 2012 International Bowl. http://internationalbowl2012.com/2012/teams/#2

The U.S. Under-19 National Team defeated the Canada Under-19 National Team 33-11 in the first-ever North American Championship on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 in Orlando, Fla.

Learning football fundamentals are the foundation of any good practice – from pee wees to the pros. USA Football visited the Miami Dolphins OTAs this spring and sat down with coaches to discuss some of the drills they use. With the help of the Dolphins coaching staff, USA Football is producing a series of videos

Belhaven University head coach Hal Mumme breaks down the quick screen game for coaches. Mumme is a former head coach at the University of Kentucky. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/hal-mumme%3A-quick-screen-game#sthash.XinGTLbk.dpuf

U.S. National Development Teams competed in a week of training and competition in Canton, Ohio. The games showcased in this video are between USA Red and USA Silver. Teams were drafted by the Team USA Coaches from a pool of 185 athletes who had been selected from the U.S. National Team Regionals. The teams were

2012 NFL FLAG Powered By USA Football National Championship’s The 2012 National Championship’s were held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in New Orleans, LA. New Orleans Saints (Red Zone All-Stars) VS. Dallas Cowboys (Coast to Coast Raiders) Teams participating in the NFL FLAG Powered by USA Football National Championship’s qualified at one of eight regional

Basic agility, foot speed and accuracy are fundamentals common to every position on the field. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/skills-and-drills%3A-ladders#sthash.prcj2ypA.dpuf

Teach running backs to find proper pad level, set a wide base and come to balance while making a block. USA Football and Northwestern University presents a series of drills the Wildcats use that are applicable to any level of the sport. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/northwestern-wildcats-buzz-and-strike-through-gate-drill:-running-backs/10551#sthash.JN9huEsh.dpuf

Teach defensive backs to transition from a backpedal to a 45-degree break. USA Football and the Carolina Panthers present a series of drills the Wildcats use that are applicable to any level of the sport. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/carolina-panthers-45-degree-downhill-break:-defensive-backs/#sthash.o7Ljpe80.dpuf

Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman says the words that coaches use and the way they say them go a long way toward a young athlete’s understanding of football and life. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/marc-trestman:-the-role-of-youth-coaches#sthash.KiRtelg9.dpuf

It’s every parent’s and coach’s worst nightmare: A young athlete suddenly collapses and lies unresponsive on the playing field. Assume it’s sudden cardiac arrest until you know otherwise, said Dr. Jonathan Drezner, professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington, a team physician for the Seattle Seahawks and a member of

Teach offensive linemen how to properly execute a double-team block against a defensive lineman using the “getting skinny” pass rush technique. USA Football and the Carolina Panthers present a series of drills the Panthers use that are applicable to any level of the sport. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/carolina-panthers-double-team-drill:-offensive-line/10675#sthash.Kas4ZzyH.dpuf

The first game has arrived, and these women are ready to take the field with their teams. When you’ve never played football before, the speed of the game can catch you off guard. Watch how these women handle the pressures of game day as they kick off their first youth football season…as Coach.

Limiting the amount of contact during practice reduces the number of hits between players and also reduces the risk of injury. Practices early in the week can include a little more contact, but player-to-player drills need to steadily decline leading up to game day. This also will keep players fresher as the week progresses –

Teach wide receivers the footwork needed to execute a return route. USA Football and the Carolina Panthers present a series of drills the Panthers use that are applicable to any level of the sport. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/carolina-panthers-return-route-drill:-wide-receivers/10677#sthash.wa9jd0Ya.dpuf

Teach defensive backs how to chase and tackle ball-carriers in the open field. USA Football and Northwestern University present a series of drills the Wildcats use that are applicable to any level of the sport. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/northwestern-wildcats-open-field-tracking:-defensive-backs/11020#sthash.pqrWbCEc.dpuf

Indianapolis Colts Head Coach Chuck Pagano explains the importance of molding young players correctly.

Teach linebackers to stun a blocker and escape the block. USA Football and the Miami Dolphins present a series of drills the Dolphins use that are applicable to any level of the sport. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/miami-dolphins:-sled-stun-to-tackle-drill:-linebackers/10920#sthash.hBwzjvoH.dpuf

Defensive Coordinator Steve Specht tells a story to Team USA to illustrate the importance of taking advantage of opportunities. For more: http://www.usafootballtour.com

Head Coach Antonio Pierce stresses to keep your head up when you tackle. Here he talks to the Freshman on the importance of tackling

USA Football’s Player Academy is a 3 day developmental youth football experience designed to give youth football players the best practices and instruction for age and position. Become a student of the game and register at www.usafootball.com/academy. 13 and 14 year olds at the Player Academy will be evaluated for possible selection to the U15

U.S. National Development Teams competed in a week of training and competition in Austin, Texas. The competitions showcased in this video are the final games. Each Development Game Week featured four U.S. National Development Teams including USA White, USA Red, USA Blue and USA Silver. Teams were drafted by the Team USA Coaches from a

Team USA’s Jacob Hyde signs his college commitment letter at USA Football’s National Signing Day Breakfast. USA Football hosts the annual event at the International Bowl making it the largest National Signing Day event in the country. Players from Team USA and IFAF’s World Team sign their college commitment letters in front of friends, family,

U.S. National Development Teams competed in a week of training and competition in Austin, Texas. The competitions showcased in this video are Jamboree competitions featuring the four U.S. National Development Teams including USA White, USA Red, USA Blue and USA Silver. Teams were drafted by the Team USA Coaches from a pool of 185 athletes

http://usafootball.com/developmentgames/ U.S. National Team Development Games feature athletes from across the country who participate in a week long development program. Athletes are selected from Regional Development Camps and are invited to take part in the Development Games. Follow the US National Team Tweets by USNFT https://www.facebook.com/usnationalfootballteam https://www.instagram.com/usnft/

A football coaching staff must work together as one but also advance a common culture among the players to make any system work. Successful head coaches disclose how they hire new coaches, build a solid staff and encourage development for when those coaches one day go out on their own.

Inspired by his high school coaches, Teaff decided early in life to become a football coach. He soon developed four fundamentals for being a successful coach: attitude, total effort, self-discipline and caring.

What is a concussion? Watch this video to learn exactly what a concussion is. It’s not a structural problem; it’s a “software” problem that can’t be fixed with ice and tape.

Like us on Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/usafootball Tweet us @usafootball – https://twitter.com/usafootball Coach or Player? Get Better at USA Football. Learn more at – http://usafootball.com/register The defense segment of the football team is further divided into three main groups with specific positions within each group. The three major groupings for the defense are the defensive line,

Ohio State offensive line coach Ed Warinner says a blocker can’t do anything until his body is in the right space. And that is taught. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/ed-warinner%3A-body-positions#sthash.jQHD8nYX.dpuf

Team USA was amped as it prepared to take the field for the International Bowl. Flag bearer Wyatt Teller leads Team USA out onto the field. Find more information on joining Team USA – http://usafootball.com/teamusa About USA Football: USA Football, the sport’s national governing body in the United States, hosts more than 100 football training

Team USA’s Shaquem Griffin and Shaquill Griffin sign their college commitment letters at USA Football’s National Signing Day Breakfast. USA Football hosts the annual event at the International Bowl making it the largest National Signing Day event in the country. Players from Team USA and IFAF’s World Team sign their college commitment letters in front

U.S. National Development Teams competed in a week of training and competition in Dartmouth, MA. The competitions showcased in this video are the Jamboree competitions. Each Development Game Week featured four U.S. National Development Teams including USA White, USA Red, USA Blue and USA Silver. Teams were drafted by the Team USA Coaches from a

Corie Elkin, Youth Football Coach/Parent; attended USA Football Coaching School About USA Football: USA Football, the sport’s national governing body in the United States, hosts more than 100 football training events annually offering education for coaches, skill development for players and resources for youth football league commissioners. The independent nonprofit is the official youth football

The Team USA Regionals are used by USA Football to offer athletes training, competition and evaluation opportunities. Select athletes from the Regionals will be invited to attend Team USA Nationals where they will play on U.S. Development Teams against other top US players as well as visiting International teams.

U.S. National Development Teams competed in a week of training and competition in Austin, Texas. The competitions showcased in this video are Jamboree competitions featuring the four U.S. National Development Teams including USA White, USA Red, USA Blue and USA Silver. Teams were drafted by the Team USA Coaches from a pool of 185 athletes

The defense of the world select team breaks a huddle before practicing their defensive drills. Tavita Katina and Aiulia Fanene move to the backfield as they prepare for practice. For more information about the USA vs World game, visit http://www.usavworld.com.

Welcome to 2 Minute Drill presented by USA Football. In this episode, we talk about defensive gap responsibilities and showing each player which gap he or she has (season 1, episode 4) Questions about 2 Minute Drills? Post them on our Facebook wall – http://www.facebook.com/usafootball Tweet us @usafootball and use #2MinuteDrill – https://twitter.com/usafootball Coach or

St. Xavier head coach announced as the head coach of the 2012 Under-19 National Team.

Rhythm, balance and coordination are important skills for every athlete. Line jumps help coaches and players focus on quality of movement with simple, quick movements. Starting in a proper athletic position and eyes forward, have the player spring back and forth over a yard line for 10 seconds. Use the balls of the feet, first

Miami Dolphins offensive linemen demonstrate a pass blocking drill that players at every level of the sport can do. – See more at: http://usafootball.com/video/drills-and-performance/miami-dolphins-continuous-set/#sthash.LrYb8RpJ.dpuf