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Post by formrbcbuc on Jun 24, 2013 7:57:24 GMT -6
Hey guys, later this Week I will begin teaching two classes where I teach the fundamentals of football to elementary aged students. As far as how to interact and manage their behavior I have no problems; I have taught 1st - 8th over the last few years in the classroom. I was wondering what I should teach the students, especially my group of 5 - 7 year olds? What games should I have them play (such as a modified punt, pass, kick competition)? Should I rotate between offensive and defensive days and teach the basics of stances and reads for each position? With the older players should I show them how to do 7 on 7 and focus on indy skills? I realy want this camp to be fun and exciting and get kids wanting to play ball. Thanks for advice in advance!
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Post by Chris Clement on Jun 24, 2013 8:58:58 GMT -6
I'd say let them learn every position without regard to what they might play and learn all the skills and fundamentals of each position in the context of one offensive and defensive system. From there it's easy to translate those skills. End each day with a game. Maybe start with a game too, just to burn off some energy.
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Post by formrbcbuc on Jun 24, 2013 10:54:53 GMT -6
Here were my thoughts for day 1 for the lil' ones (I will teach them how to play their positions out of a pro I and 4-4 defense, these are the base packages for the local HS and our MS youth program):
- Warm up - 10 yd jog, high knees, toe touches, but kickers. (5 - 10 min.)
- "Team" Meeting - Introduce myself, learn campers' names. (10 min.)
- Basics of a huddle (5 - 10 min.)- Teach them alignment for defensive and offensive huddle. For D: DBs and OLBs back line, DL Front line bent over, Mike and Max in front. For O: Skill players back line, OL/TE front line bent over, QB in front.
Defensive Day: Have walk thru trashcan dummies aligned as 21 personnel. (15 min.)
- Quick intro about defense and what defensive linemen do. (5 min.)
- Work on DL stance teaching 3 point stance (square shoulders, non stance hand free and cocked to initiate contact, head up, butt slightly higher in the air than OL, flat back). Possibly teach to first step. (10 min.)
Finish the day up with teaching them how to play ultimate football then have a "team" meeting to discuss what we will learn tomorrow. (15 - 20 min., 5 min. teaching them how to play, 10 -15 min. playing)
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Post by formrbcbuc on Jun 24, 2013 11:06:01 GMT -6
Think I could use the same basic template for the older kids, but introduce more terminology such as explaining the reasoning behind the offensive and defensive systems, explaining personnel numbering systems. I was also thinking of extending the stance section and teaching 3 and 4 pt. stance. The next day would be teaching steps to contact.
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Post by Chris Clement on Jun 24, 2013 11:16:56 GMT -6
In youth ball I've always tried to recycle even more, so I used the same stances for OL/DL, reused a lot of the points for teaching and blocking. I don't know i you can strictly separate O and D days, many good drills incorporate both.
As a general point about summer camps, starting the morning with a good game of scream-and-run has served me well.
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Post by formrbcbuc on Jun 24, 2013 11:39:04 GMT -6
Sweet thanks for the info / advice man!
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Post by davecisar on Aug 12, 2013 15:46:21 GMT -6
I do a thing called FOOTBALL SCHOOL for those kids
Its like Martial Arts
They get a band for every level they pass
The sessions are 1 hour a week
Level 1 White band- Band has our team colors and mascot on it:
Ready/Focus= stay quiet for 10 seconds
Stance
Angle Form Tackle
Ball Seat
Our Mission Statement- memorized
We have 7 levels
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