asked:

How to Protect against the Blitz

Joe’s answer:

Jeff,
You could cut your lineman splits tighter.
Also don't be afraid to walk one your RB (1 yrd) in the gap or side that the blitz is coming from.
What's the difference if the RB starts 4-5 yrds away in normal alignment or 1 yard behind the LOS.

Good... Continue reading »

Diogenes Mitchell asked:

This is My first year coaching tackle football. I know the game I played 4 yrs in highschool and 2 years in college. need some tips

Joe’s answer:

Coach Mitchell,

Feel free to visit the Youth Football Coaches Association www.yfbca.org.
You can register for a FREE coaches packet.

Let me know if I can help

Coach Bouffard

M. Sambiagio asked:

Is there a strap/equipment I can attach to my son's helmet so it forces him to keep his head up when tackling?

Joe’s answer:

Yes there is it's called the Heads-Up Stabilizer.
http://www.heads-upstabilizer.com/football.html

I have seen it and it really works. It's easy to attach and will prevent the head from certain angles/ range of motion.

We have also implemented the Ta... Continue reading »

Heidi Carrero asked:

Looking for creative fundraising ideas. We're doing canning, bake sales and pot luck dinners. Any thoughts?

Joe’s answer:

Our team is using Sports Raffle this year.
It's a great idea..Raffle off a trip! We plan to sell tickets during our games and around town. It did not cost anything to set up and we can sell tickets to anyone- anywhere...We feel it's easier to sell a $... Continue reading »

Duke Barrett asked:

What concussion test does your school or sports team use?

Joe’s answer:

I have found a great concussion tool for my phone.
Cost $4 and it's worth it. It allows me to record and track players on my phone on the field during the game.

Here is a link to learn more
http://itunes.apple.com/sn/app/concussion-recognition-respo... Continue reading »

Ara asked:

Whats your youtube chanel and leave a link and ill add you as a friend

Joe’s answer:

www.youtube.com/yfbca

Machito Adams asked:

i am a new coaching 5-6 year old pop warner. what drills should i use

Joe’s answer:

www.YFBCA.org has a full library of free drills to use.

Let me know if you need anything specific and I can help you

Good Luck
Coach Bouffard

Aarpn asked:

how to be an ofenseive line man

Joe’s answer:

We have a bunch of drills and basic info on our site http://yfbca.org/offensive_line_drills

Let me know if this helps

Good Luck
Coach Bouffard