Help with coaching please 🙏
I’m starting to seriously study American football with the goal of eventually coaching kids under 14 in Australia as youth leagues continue to grow.
I’ve watched a huge amount of football and analysis over the years and have a pretty good understanding of the game, and I also played rugby at a high level when I was younger, so I’m comfortable with the team-building and leadership side of coaching.
Where I’m less confident is the X’s and O’s and how to actually teach the fundamentals correctly to kids.
For experienced youth coaches, what would you recommend I focus on learning first? What are the key fundamentals and concepts an under-14 player actually needs to understand, and what resources would you recommend for someone wanting to learn the game properly from a coaching perspective?
I’d really appreciate any advice on where to start.