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All HEAD Coaches will receive $20 off any future season. You must have a positive attitude, pass a background check and maintain clear communication with the parents.
BECOME A COACHGAMES AND PRACTICES ON SAME DAY
The only mandatory practice is held prior to your games on game day. Some coaches will have optional practices throughout the week.
Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.
You’re never a loser until you quit trying.
Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.
Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.
Good is not good when better is expected.
You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours.
If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.
Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period.
Make each day your masterpiece.
HEAD Coaches NEEDED
All HEAD Coaches receive a $20 discount for any future seasons. We have more than enough material to make your coaching experience as enjoyable as possible.
Promotion of Physical Activity
The Center for Disease Control recommends 60 minutes of physical activity daily for children.
Social Interaction
Sports are known to encourage positive peer relationships among children.
This organization was a great find for my family. They are very hands on and involved in every weekend game! My son wasn't sure about playing tackle football, so we gave flag a try and he loves it.
Kids are having so much fun this season, I love the team William is on. The parents are awesome.
Flag football has been the greatest sports my kids have ever signed up for. Love the coaches, parents have been cool..... It's awesome and watching the kids play is hilarious.
Thanks Goey for another great season!! Zane had an awesome time. Great coaches and great players also. Go Bengals!!!
We have played for 6+ seasons and have been provided the opportunity to play in The Horseshoe at Ohio State, Paul Brown Stadium and Nippert Stadium. These are memories are family will never forget. Thank you FFF
Mason, OH Flag Football is off to another great year! You have a really fine management team in these two. Despite a few normal first day pop ups, the parents I spoke too during the day didn't notice anything other than having a really fun day.
How To Coach 3-4 Year Olds
Saturday, March 24 2018
As I have been doing Hustle & Attitude flag football coaching clinics over the last couple of years, I have frequently been asked how to coach 3-4 year olds. My clinics have provided tips and techniques for dealing with kids, managing practices and games, and dealing with parents that tend to be geared to the older
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Why Kids Quit Sports and How to Prevent It
Monday, February 19 2018
Is your kid thinking about quitting a sport? One of the biggest disappointments for a sports-crazed parent is to hear the echo of your child voicing their desire to quit sports. Your child’s lack of interest, visible frustration or feelings of inadequacy can be remnants of a poor experience. A recent study quoted that 70%
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Super Bowl Week and We’re Talking About Flag Football!
Saturday, February 03 2018
This is the week leading up to Super Bowl LII and it’s supposed to be a celebration of the game. However, across multiple media outlets, the discussion has been about the future of football and particularly youth football. ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption had Sports Illustrated and NBC analyst Peter King on and he discussed whether interest
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How to Prevent Sports-Related Injuries in Flag Football
Monday, January 29 2018
“Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom.” -Jack Lalanne Flag football was without question designed to be a safe alternative to traditional football. The increase in related sports injuries along with violent tackles in traditional football has created a strong appeal for flag football. Although strides in flag
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Win and Lose Gracefully: How to Encourage Your Child to Handle the Results of Competition
Saturday, January 20 2018
Win with humility, lose with grace and do both with dignity” – author unknown. From backyard flag football games to the action-packed games at the Shoe, competition is a huge part of our culture. At Play Fanatics, we encourage our athletes to rally together to
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