First and Goal

In this article I will discuss tips and plays to ultimately help you take your game to the next level!

Ok it’s “first and goal”—you’ve heard John Madden say it over years and the intensity of game increases to a higher level.  First and goal to a defense is like General Custer’s last stand and the battle of Little Big Horn.  They dig it with guns a blazing.  On the other hand, the offense focuses on making the kill of the hunt.  They have the competition on the ropes and they are looking to make the knockout blow.  What play gets called?
It’s a game of who’s going to impose their will on the other.  Is your team prepared to make the right call, execute the right play or exploit the match up?  Or are you just praying for the luck of the draw? It’s “first and goal” what play do you call? For new teams it’s frustrating to get into the red zone only to have the offense fall apart. Read more

Starting Up a Winning Team & Raising Money

If you’re looking for ideas on how to raise money for entry fees, to recruit better players, and to order jerseys or other equipment then this article is for you.  I am going to share with you an experience I had a few years ago when I put a team together in one week.  Not only did I put a team together in one week, we eventually played for the league championship that season.  The formula has worked for me every year. It has resulted in 3 league championships and 4 league runner-up. In the spring of 2004, I put together an undefeated season with a new QB who had never even played flag football. You call it genius or you might even call it luck~ for me it seems to work year in, year out. Read more

Getting Ready For Tournaments

In this article I will discuss some of my ideas and thoughts on tournament survival preparation.  I want to share this information with new teams that are looking to take their flag football participation to the next level.  I had been playing flag football for several years before my teammates and I decided to take our game on the road.  Much of my tournament experience comes from playing in the 1990’s.  There’s not much difference in 2009 other than the fact that I had a 4.5 forty time then, compared to a 5.4 forty time now.  Still, I love the challenge of preparing for a tournament. This summer some of you will be traveling to tournaments in your area or across the country.  If this is your first road trip don’t start packing until your read this article. Read more

Team Manager Survival Kit 101

I am amazed how much information one can gather about the sport of flag football.  When I made the decision to start a website about flag football, I didn’t realize how many people from the around the world play flag.  When I started getting emails from people overseas I thought they might have been American G.I.’s.  I’m learning that it’s a growing sport in Europe and South America.  I’ve received subscribers from Belgium, Denmark, Argentina, France, Germany, Canada, and not to mention players from every region of the USA. Read more

Off Season Fat Loss Tips!

Now that the NFL season is officially over and spring football is just weeks away, now is the best time to lose those extra pounds.  I often believe that if I lost 10 – 15 pounds I would perform better on the field. Not to mention prevent injuries and benefit from the increased energy. My trainer Lee McGirt of the Swoosh Newsletter sent me some idea’s on how to lose 5 – 15 pounds in 8 weeks using these tips: Read more