Yes! I love hearing that. Thank you for sharing.

2 things. First, in future seasons make that part of your expectations that in the huddle, we need everyone to focus and that you’ll be calling the play and deciding who’s getting the ball, etc. (it’s all part of a game plan and strategy for the offense), and that for me has made a huge difference. For right now, second, I would take them aside, maybe during a break or at the beginning or end of practice, and have a quick one on one with them. Usually, you can have a leader conversation where you get down at their level and you let them know that you appreciate their their input, but that it can also be distracting and you need them to focus on giving their best effort out on the field with what you’re asking them to do. This usually resonates really well with them. Overall, you want them to know that you have a strategy and a game plan and everything that you’re doing is going toward that game plan so you’ve got it covered. You need them to focus on executing and giving their best effort out on the field. Let me know how it goes out there, coach.

​@@CoachDgreat idea on pulling them aside and being consistent with the message to the whole team. Sometimes it takes repetition throughout the season. Trust the plan - Thanks for the advice!

Ha - thank you so much! We love it out here.

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@@CoachD Awesome! Thank you Coach D

Thx hope it’s an easy & fun one for you.

Thanks Coach! I appreciate you saying that. 🏈🔥

Yay, thx for coaching. You can grab my plays and playbooks here. Grab the Complete Coach Package for age-based plays, practices, drills, and more for that age group specifically. linktr.ee/flagfootballwithcoachd

Well said. Love it. Thx coach.

I’m a fan of that as well. The whole goal is to block the sideline with someone who isn’t the best at pulling flags. Good call - practice and teach both. If they are just focused on forcing them out and a player makes a quick move they can get on their outside and win the sideline so I’m just coaching to shut down that sideline. Thx for your question.

Thx for your comment coach. I would teach both. If they turn and try to force them out the runner could easily turn them around and win the sideline and be gone. With this they are locking down or shutting down that sideline so nothing is getting on the outside. But run it and teach both. Good stuff, coach. Thx.

Keep everything inside. If ball carrier runs to the right sideline, left defender has to run across field to help out plus only one flag can be pulled. Keeping ball carrier inside means both flags can be pulled.

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So yeah! This stuff works!! Get some. 🏈🔥

Thx for the question. Just use one or two players for both rotations and keep them in. Usually a top 1 or 2 plays makes the most sense.

Thx - hope it helps out there! 🏈🔥

Right! Get some!! 💯🔥

Coach! Love to hear from you. When you give it the 👍 I know we’re onto something. Thx for your dedication to the game! 🏈🔥

I’d say depending on what you’re seeing from the offense you can either go 3-2-2 if they are run heavy and I want to contain the sidelines while not leaving the middle open (with a rusher) or 2-2-3 if they are deep threats with multiple players going over the top. This would give me the ability to adjust to a 2-3-2 (with a MLB) rushing if they start doing a mid range attack. That’s my recommendation but be ready for quick adjustments after the first series. I’ve been seeing HS flag coaches going with 2-5, but that’s when you don’t have a deep threat. So if they are all new to flag that might work, otherwise I’d go with my previous recommendations based on rusher rules, etc.

@@CoachD thanks for the advice Coach, I really appreciate it 😉 😊

Nope - all day long. I spent hours on this as a military brat moving all the time. It was awesome. Then when we’re play games I was on 🔥🔥. So I know it works.

I know, right! I wish these kids could keep up with the amount of content I put out. I’ll work on that. Thx!

Correct - good call. What’s your email and I’ll send them over?

Yeah, I try to do a fair rotation schedule to allow for all players to play especially at the younger age. At about 4th grade I start to put them in specific positions to really start developing their skills in specific areas. I get it though.

I love this comment so much. This is real life out there and you’re stepping in to impact the lives of those kids in ways they will NEVER forget. That’s special. Because on top of those tactical football lessons, you’re teaching them life lessons of sportsmanship, leadership, teamwork, grit, and preparing when you have NO IDEA what to expect. You’re stepping and leading into the unknown and I give you much respect for that “Coach!” Keep leading, keep learning, and you’ll keep inspiring. Thx for this. 🏈🔥

For sure. And when you layer it with the different routes from the same formation, it will keep them on their toes and take the offense to a new level. Thx again for your thoughts.

Ha! Yep - so I can keep cranking out this content. 🤣 I give the QB the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd option for where to go with the ball so they can adjust to the defense (and matchups for Man). We adjust based on the defense, weak zones, easy matchups, etc. But yes, I’m working w my QB to understand these gaps/opportunities and then take advantage of them.

So smart. I bet you’re just dominating with strategies and adjustments like that. Love to see that high FF/football acumen! 🏈🔥

Ha! Enjoyed our conversation. You’re going to be sooo good. These were built with your future team (HS girls FF) in mind.

@@CoachD Good talking to you too coach! I'll keep you posted on the job, but I'll definitely be ready!

Np. Get some out there! 🏈🔥

@@CoachD I made the team from the basics thanks!🙏

Wearing myself out out here! 🤣 Get some! Show, don’t tell with these kids. 🏈🔥

Awesome. Welcome to the sport! I’m in the Springs, neighbor. Enjoy and reach out anytime. 🏈🔥

Interesting…thx for sharing. We’ll give it a shot. 🏈🔥

Ha - thx for that. We’re pretty fortunate out here. Welcome back to your 2nd year. Love that you’re continuing to make an impact. Great age group. Have fun! Thx for watching. 🏈🔥

I’ll go make one right now…

Good time to adjust and start playing it right, you know…plenty of time to CRUSH it from here on out! 🏈🔥

I did make another video right after this about picking it. Yet many times when they go for the ball and miss the player is gone. I’ve found that this method works well if they whiff on the ball they have their hand on the handle of the flag and can immediately pull it instead of losing the WR. Honestly I teach both.

Let me know how it goes/went! Eager to hear.

Ooooo, first year! Thx for stepping up and coaching. Just have fun, have a plan, and execute allowing for some mistakes and opportunities. Then tweak and adjust. IF you want plays, practices, and drills for your specific age group, I’ve got your back here: 5v5: flagfootballwithcoachd.com/collections/5v5-flag-football-plays 6v6: flagfootballwithcoachd.com/collections/6-on-6-flag-football-plays 7v7: flagfootballwithcoachd.com/collections/7-on-7-flag-football-plays Reach out anytime! 🏈🔥

@@CoachD Thanks Coach🫡 I assisted my little brothers team in the spring and I didn’t see eye to eye with his head coach. I really only helped with some drills for a few practices and coached a couple drives when he was gone. He’d chew the players out in front of the parents and I didn’t agree with his coaching philosophy overall. Saw the looks on the kids faces all year and most aren’t playing anymore. So I’m stepping up to make sure every kid on my team enjoys the game of flag fb and receives proper training.

You're welcome!

No. They alternate.

Yes!! That’s what I’m talking about! Get some.

This will help turn it around. You’ll get them back on track! 🏈🔥

YES!! So cool to hear that. Thx for putting in the work out there like your Chiefs! Good stuff. 🏈🔥

You’re very welcome!

I’m the worst at that. VERY true. Come on coach!! Lead by example! 🤦🏻‍♂️ Time to drill it with rapid reps to make it automatic (unconscious competence). Good catch!

Let’s go! Better and better every year. Get some out there. Shout out to this year’s team! 🏈🔥

@@CoachD I was a military pilot for 20 years. My first time coaching Flag, I was nervous like not too often before.. kinda'. Year two, and re-watching and finding new videos, I love it, and most importantly, the kids, and padres seem to as well. Go 49ers' (our team name, and my team, too).

Perfect! Thx for jumping into this awesome sport. Have fun.