Great Article I found that had me thinking after talking to a parent I’m friends with. He said, “Is my son even tough enough to play football?”. This article will help you answer these questions. By Jackie Bledsoe Jr. – USA Football Last year, I interviewed my friend and former NFL player Rosevelt Colvin. Along with […]
It’s no secret that football has received its fair share of negative publicity. There has been a heavy push to inform current and prospective players about the dangers of the sport, notably head trauma. But despite the obvious injury risks, I believe football remains one of the most rewarding sports a child can play. Ask […]
Preparing your child to play youth football (see reference) can pay big dividends in the long run. Youth football is a rough and tumble sport in which children, if not properly supervised, trained, and equipped, can sustain serious injury. Youth football team participation can help your child develope mental and physical skills and learn teamwork […]
Here are nine lessons a dad taught his son in sports, that have stuck with him throughout life. USA Football: I remember the conversation like it was yesterday. I was a sophomore in high school, and I was mad. I was offended. I was aggrieved. I had been benched. When I got home from school, […]
How to Get Ready for Football Season With Workouts! Football players must undergo a workout regimen that includes various types of training: weight, speed, conditioning, agility and flexibility. These workouts keep football players in top physical shape throughout the season, increasing strength, size, stamina, speed and quickness. When performing these workouts, make sure you use […]
Chesterfield Quarterback League (CQL) and Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers have partnered to promote best practices related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of concussion. Currently, CQL and Sheltering Arms are collaborating to meet the need for concussion education and management through the following proactive initiatives: Baseline Testing Education on concussion prevention and management for […]
As warm weather approaches, football players and coaches are starting to pull out the helmets, shoulder pads, blocking shields and lesson plans for spring workouts. One key to a good football practice is proper hydration. Throughout training – including before, during and after – players and coaches both must focus on maintaining adequate hydration levels. […]