Find out which kid has a hot single mom and make him the star of the team.
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It's a blast. I've been head coach in flag and tackle up to 12 years old for years.

Keep it simple. Like run left inside or out/run right inside or out. Recognize the aggressive kids and put them where they can get the most flags.

Tackle football is a lot more fun IMO.
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If you see a parent with a "tooge" personalized jersey....run!
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Those kids will look up to you so be a good example. I get a kick out of kids coming up to me at other functions and games dropping knucks and wanting to hang out.

Give them guidance and they will give you everything they have. It will be some of the best experiences you will have in life.
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Make sure tooge's nephew gets playing time and/or take boxing lessons
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Staylor good on you. Make sure the kids and you are having fun. dairy queen is your friend.
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Never did flag but it’s important to have a few helpful parents who can take groups. And do a few 10-15 minute drills then rotate. I coach a 6th grade group and it’s hard to keep focus at that age.
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Implement Andy's offense so they'll be ready for the bigs when the time comes.
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Don't outright make kids hate the sport.


Ask yourself the reason(s) why a kid who isn't picking up the basics quickly. Is the kid uncoordinated and thus couldn't catch a cold naked in Antarctica.. or does he just have terrible eye sight?

Don't take it personally when parents give you shit. A) they're probably wrong B) they'd be saying the same shit if Vince Lombardi rose from the grave and decided to dedicate his time to coaching flag fucking football.
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Are you kidding? Youth sports are loaded with hot milfs and tons of trim spectating. Add in Arizona and they're always wearing shorts or nice fitting clothes year round.

You need to get yourself a child!
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Let them just have fun and don’t stress over wins/losses at this age. Its like hearding ants.
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Go home and take 3 Advil, then wake up in the morning and quit!
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I'm good on the kids. How bout I uh come watch you coach a game?
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I coached a major traveling baseball team. Made it to the World Series one year.

Coached little league basketball and soccer. Didn’t know shit about those sports. The key with all was to be organized and fun at every practice. I googled simple stuff to make the soccer team at least learn something basic along with the fun. Biggest hit with that age group was hanging a stuffed animal in front of the goal and see if they could kick the ball and hit the teddy bear. Teaches them where the foot strikes the ball and what angle gets results.
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Wild, I just did this same thing. First time coaching and same exact age group. We did it through chief's flag. Our last game of the season was last Friday.

We did 3 minute substitutions. I think it worked pretty well. You wanna definitely make sure you have a sideline assistant coach helping keep the kids over there focused and ready to go in. Be ready for tons of impromptu hugs midgame. Be ready for lots of flag pulling during practice while they're lined up ready to go. And a decent amount of crying, the first couple of practices. But mostly, Be ready for amazing memories and to have some fun with the kids. That age group will always find a way to make you smile.
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