CoachYouths Library
What Is the Ace Formation?
Learn what the Ace Formation is, how it works, its strengths, weaknesses, and why it is a popular single-back offensive formation.
What Is the Pistol Formation?
Learn what the Pistol Formation is, how it works, its strengths, weaknesses, and why it blends traditional and shotgun football concepts.
What Is the Shotgun Empty Formation?
Learn what the Shotgun Empty Formation is, how it differs from the base Shotgun Formation, its strengths, weaknesses, and when coaches use it.
What Is the Shotgun Spread Formation?
Learn what the Shotgun Spread Formation is, how it differs from the base Shotgun Formation, and why it is one of the most common modern offensive alignments.
What Is the 4-1-6 Defense?
Learn what the 4-1-6 Defense is, how it works, its strengths, weaknesses, common variations, and when coaches use this dime defensive package.
What Is the 4-2-5 Defense?
Learn what the 4-2-5 Defense is, how it works, its strengths, weaknesses, common variations, and when coaches should use this modern defensive formation.
What Is the 4-3 Defense?
Learn what the 4-3 Defense is, how it works, its strengths, weaknesses, common variations, and when coaches should use this classic defensive formation.
What Is the 5-2 Defense?
Learn what the 5-2 Defense is, how it works, its strengths, weaknesses, common variations, and when coaches should use this classic run-stopping defensive formation.
Common Mistakes New Youth Football Coaches Make
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Volunteer Coaching
First-Time Youth Football Coach's Guide
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Volunteer Coaching
How to Plan Your First Youth Football Season
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Volunteer Coaching
Running a Successful Parent Meeting
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Volunteer Coaching
Building a Season-Long Development Plan
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: SeasonManagement
Communicating with Parents Throughout the Season
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: SeasonManagement
How to End the Season on a Positive Note
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: SeasonManagement
Keeping Players Motivated All Season
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: SeasonManagement
Clock Management for Youth Football
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: GameManagement
Pregame Checklist for Coaches
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: GameManagement
Building an Effective Practice Schedule
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Practice Planning
How to Plan a 90-Minute Youth Football Practice
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Practice Planning
Best Beginner Passing Plays
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Offense
Best Youth Football Running Plays
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Offense
Adjusting Your Offense During a Game
Building a Simple Offensive Playbook
Choosing the Right Offensive Formation
Common Offensive Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Goal Line Offense Fundamentals
How to Attack a Defensive Blitz
How to Attack an Aggressive Defense
How to Build an Offensive Identity
Choosing the Right Defensive Formation
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Defense
Defensive Philosophy for Youth Football
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: Defense
Common Special Teams Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: SpecialTeams
Special Teams Philosophy for Youth Football
Coaching tips and self-help article for Volunteer Youth Football Coaches covering the top of: SpecialTeams
Curl / Flat Passing Concept
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Curl / Flat passing concept.
Fade / Go Passing Concept
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Fade / Go passing concept.
Bubble Screen
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Bubble Screen concept.
Jailbreak Screen
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Jailbreak Screen concept.
Duo Run Concept
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Duo running concept.
Iso Run Concept
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Iso running concept.
Naked Boot
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Naked Boot concept.
Waggle
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Waggle play-action concept.
Inside Zone RPO
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Inside Zone RPO concept.
Outside Zone RPO
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Outside Zone RPO concept.
Double Slants
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Double Slants concept.
Speed Out
Complete youth football coaching guide to the Speed Out concept.