Post by gdf on Jun 1, 2010 19:28:27 GMT -6
Coaches,
The soccer team in our town has had a ton of success. Part of their success is due to the Youth Soccer Association. The YSA puts on camps, clinics, 3 on 3 tournaments, and runs spring and fall leagues for the kids.
We currently have Pop Warner (grades 4-7) as well as a Parks and Rec flag league (grades 4-6). I'm considering starting a Youth Football League in cooperation with the Parks & Rec League. I'm thinking the YFL would consist of the Parks and Rec league games and skill clinics/camps for kids all the way down to first grade. Obviously the games would be only for grades 4-6.
The biggest reason for creating this YFL would be to give the young kids a fun opportunity to experience football. For those of you who have done something similar, what "non-game" activities (i.e. camps) have you put on? Also, for kids that young how do you expose all of them to the basic skills & keep it fun for them?
BTW I'm currently assisting at the HS level, and have no experience at the youth level, so I apologize if any of these questions are extremely basic for more experienced youth coaches. Thanks!
The soccer team in our town has had a ton of success. Part of their success is due to the Youth Soccer Association. The YSA puts on camps, clinics, 3 on 3 tournaments, and runs spring and fall leagues for the kids.
We currently have Pop Warner (grades 4-7) as well as a Parks and Rec flag league (grades 4-6). I'm considering starting a Youth Football League in cooperation with the Parks & Rec League. I'm thinking the YFL would consist of the Parks and Rec league games and skill clinics/camps for kids all the way down to first grade. Obviously the games would be only for grades 4-6.
The biggest reason for creating this YFL would be to give the young kids a fun opportunity to experience football. For those of you who have done something similar, what "non-game" activities (i.e. camps) have you put on? Also, for kids that young how do you expose all of them to the basic skills & keep it fun for them?
BTW I'm currently assisting at the HS level, and have no experience at the youth level, so I apologize if any of these questions are extremely basic for more experienced youth coaches. Thanks!
