"I am proud to say that I have coached youth football for the past several years and have come to the realization that It Involves far more than just Xs and Os. Promoting academic achievement, preparing for the season, ordering equipment, getting coaches to share a vision, coaching kids who are new to the game, and dealing with parents "the infrastructure of the organization alone can be a challenge to many rookie coaches. Joe Galat"s Coaching Youth Football provides you with all the essentials to ensure your time spent with your kids and parents will be prime time."-Deion Sanders-NFL and MLB All-Star "Coaching Youth Football by Joe Galat is the youth coach"s playbook on the fundamentals of youth coaching. It provides essential information on coaching a youth football team" from the first day of practice to the final game of the season."-Jim TVessel-Head Football Coach The Ohio State University Whether you"re a parent new to coaching or an experienced youth coach, Coaching Youth Football is your handbook for a successful season. Through the expertise of former NFL coach and current AYF president Joe Galat and American Youth Football, you"ll gain field-tested tips on running your team, communicating with and handling players, providing basic first aid, planning and conducting practices, drawing up plays, and keeping it all fun Ideal for coaches of players ages 14 and under, this fifth edition features updated information and an enhanced section about players" safety on the field, including new information on concussion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fundamentals of offense, defense, and special teams are covered in depth, supported by more than 70 drills and over 55 photos and illustrations. With this book, you will create an environment that promotes learning, enjoyment, and motivation so that players will come out for the team year after year.