Evan Bartlett asked:

for youth football ages 7-9 what is the best offense to use?

Coach James’ answer:

I Coach 6-8yr olds I started out with the power I and then moved on to the Dbl pro-set the kids picked up the formations & plays pretty quickly and had alot of fun fooling the defence with misdirection plays & short passes.

asked:

What are the best fund-raisers for our youth tackle football team?

Coach James’ answer:

carwash / hotdog & hamburgers sale at auto zone and at super walmart was very sucessful we raised an average of $600 PER EVENT. we did 1 a month and raised alot of money,

Tiffani Miller asked:

my son is being taught to tackle chest to chest. I have heard many conflicting stories on this method. What is your opinion. He is 14 years

Coach James’ answer:

I tell my backs it's all about leverage, and leg push low man always wins. If the defender is bigger and aggressive, and you're smaller, and faster I would recommend a (quick juke - a quick shoulder shimmy and spin), always keeping your legs moving sta... Continue reading »

Tiffani Miller asked:

my son is being taught to tackle chest to chest. I have heard many conflicting stories on this method. What is your opinion. He is 14 years

Coach James’ answer:

too much risk involved using that technique.I teach my boys to lower their body always keep head up lead / hit with your shoulders in chest. wrap up with both arms.