An "OFF DAY"

Good Sportsmanship is Very important

Well, you can't win them all. It's been said that sometimes, a loss is just what a team needs to wake them up. If that's the case my team should be "bright-eyed & bushy tail" next week.  We did not play very well today but at the same time NFL Flag football is just for fun right?  I am supposed to say, "Yes". However, I can't.  Simply because the kids, coaches & parents all keep score.  


The thing that upset me most today wasn't even on the field.  It was a parent threatening to take her kid home if her son wasn't going to play.  This happened at the BEGINNING of the 2nd quarter. REALLY!? WOW!


Either way, we did have an interception, some good runs and a good drive to start off the game.  I can't be upset about that.  It's only the 2nd game. Next week we have a double-header so this weeks practice will be way more disciplined!  That's for sure! 


That's it. That's all I got for this week. Here's a good picture from today...


-Coach

First game of NFL Flag 2012 is a W! (even if it’s an UNOFFICIAL Win)*

Pre-Game Warm ups

Alright! A new year is here and my new NFL Flag team has their first game under their belts.  There is nothing better than playing football during the winter!  I started this blog to keep people informed about my journey of coaching my sons on the football field and so far I have gained so much more from that journey than I thought possible.  It’s one thing to see your own kids succeed because you are training them but when other parents tell you how much you’re influencing their kids, it makes it even more rewarding. 

I was lucky when getting ready for this short NFL Flag season to have seven returning starters from my regular season as well as having my youngest son “Play up” to the next level with the older kids.  I also have two kids that are new to football but that have lots of potential. 

The great thing about NFL Flag is that the games are quick and there isn’t real score keeping. *officially that is.  I mean; kids, keep score, parents, coaches, family members do but the league doesn’t.  The rules are different in NFL Flag which means that I have had to come up with new and exciting ways to coach the kids to learn how to use their hands.  90% of the game is passing so learning how to catch a football while running a route is very important. 

That’s one reason that I was so excited to have so many returning kids who have worked together and know my style and are eager to learn more about football.  I am also excited to have my two returning coordinators back with me to make the games go by so much easier.  

Now, in the midst of all this “Tebowmania” I think it is fitting that our first game was against the Broncos.  The Broncos did score once and the kid who did it, did in fact, “TEBOW” in the end zone. Now, I didn’t see it, but I am sure it was great.  I’ve told my kids that they can spike the ball, do the “Discount Double-Check” or whatever other celebration they want as long as it’s not the river dance.  My team went for the jumping chest bumps.  Good for them. Just in case you were wondering, we scored twice! *Unofficially, we won the game. Eagles are now 1-0 for the 8 game Season.  We have 2 weeks of double-headers so I have to come up with a pretty easy and fast paced game plan in order to keep the “W’s” coming. More to come next week! 

-Coach

Getting Ready for a New Season

Well, after a short but enjoyable break from a wonderful Flag football season, NFL Flag is about to start today with my teams first practice.  When I was deciding what team to pick for this season, I had to take into consideration that some teams would be accounted for and that some teams would be more popular than others.  Also, I was thinking that it would be great if my sons could have new jerseys for their collection. 

My boys saw the Eagles play the Giants last season in what turned out to be a really exciting game so it was a no-brainer.  Let's be the Eagles.  I mean, they were labeled "the dream team" at the beginning of the season right?! So, tonight I get to pass out jerseys and reconnect with some of my players from our regular season.  We have 2 new players that have never played football and I am excited to see what they can do.  

The other great thing is that we finally have some football weather.  It's cold outside which means that it will be great out on the field! I am looking forward to getting out there and rocking and rolling with these kids.  I will have several returning starters back with me and they will continue to be with me for the regular flag football season for the last season of my oldest son's flag career before he and several of his friends make the jump to tackle.  I am really excited about that!

So, once again, I get to wear my coaches hat.  I get to strap on my whistle and grab the playbook out! It's gonna be a great, quick, short season.  8 games in 6 weeks.  Lots of passing and oh yeah, some trick plays. *(I love NFL FLAG)

Oh, yeah... I'm ready for some football!!!

-Coach