How Do You Teach Kids About Football & Teamwork?
Children who watch football with their parents or older siblings often dream of being on that field at one time or another. They pretend to be Brett Favre or Peyton Manning throwing a touchdown pass, or being the receiver and scoring the touchdown. The desire to learn presents instructional opportunities for dads, moms, brothers, sisters, uncles and coaches. However, teaching football and teamwork to kids at any age presents challenges and rewards. Whatever kind of football you coach, the key elements remain the same: engagement, motivation and enjoyment. Explain the fundamentals. Teach the rules and objectives of the game. Watching a college or professional football game in person or on TV may be the best way to show kids what to do, because Xs and Os on a chalkboard can be boring and confusing. Clarify the four-quarter system and the number of opportunities (downs) a team receives when it has the ball. Teach them the scoring rules: Each touchdown is worth six points, field goals are
