My Size

QuestionI used to be a running back and really fast but I was severely injured and took a year off from football, now I gained about 30 pounds and Im now 5

cut block in high school football

QuestionQUESTION: Is the cut block allowed in high school football (in California)? My son plays middle linebacker, was set up as a linebacker on a particu

i think im not built for football

Questionmy name is AJ bunn and i go to BHMS and will be going to RBHS next year. all my friends are doing football and i feel a little left out cuz i dont

Football becoming a better Tight End

Questionhey my name is Shawn and im a freshman i was 1st string this year on freshmna but next year i dont know if it will be the same so i was wondering i

How to get better

QuestionMy name is Todd. I bench 95, squat 180, and dead lift 250. I had one touchdown and 3 catches last year. I am in 9th grade.(high school) I am trying

my position

QuestionIm going to be a jr next year im 57 155 lbs and run a 4.63 and i bench press 235 last year i played jv football but i didnt have an established pos

How to get faster.

QuestionI am 59 and wheigh 130 I have hardly any fat and lost of mussle but its mostly uper body. What are some drills to get better I am going into 9th gr

d-fense

QuestionMy name is Isaac and i am in the 7th grade, almost 8th. I am 13 years old, 56, and 160 lbs. I realize i am overweight. I know that you specialize i

How should I prepare for JV football?

QuestionIm 14 right now, almost 15, a freshman in HS.  Im going to do JV football next year.  Im not too big (58 135), but I think I have good sp

Hands/Focus

QuestionHey coach lately at practice Ive sort of lost my focus or mojo becuase usually I have complete focus on the ball when its coming to me. But if I dr

Becoming a dominant Left Tackle

QuestionAre there any drills or is there anything in general that can help me become a dominant Left Tackle? I bench 210, I power clean 135 2 times, and sq

Question about playbook diagrams

QuestionDear John,    Please look at the entry for F and the entry for H in the following football terminology dictionary: http://www.joh

Left offensive Tackle

QuestionSir, My son Kevin Jr is a rising High School Jr. He is 61, 288 and will play tackle next season. What can I do to assist him with attaining quicki

how can i get back into shape for next season

Questioni am going to be a junior next year but i didnt play my sophmore year i have gained alot of weight i am about 56 and weigh 280 i was thinking about

coaching ethics

Questionis it ethical for a high school basketball coach to work the ref?  if so how much?   AnswerMike this a bit outside my expertise as it per

8th grade quarterback

QuestionQUESTION: my son is 13 almost 14 in 8th grade and has a passion for football, especially as QB. i am sending him to 3 high level qb camps( FBU, CAM

Devolping better hands

QuestionHey coach. Im Ryley, i am in the ninth grade and my coaches moved me up to the varsity team but changed my postilion from out side linebacker to ti

do you think I have a chance in high school football?

QuestionHi, Im Ken Javier. Im 56 weighing about 125 lbs. and going to be a junior in high school, Im trying out for wide reciever or D-back, but I havnt pl

What postition should i play

QuestionIm starting football on my freshman team. This will be the first year ive played and i dont know what to play;Either D-end or tight end. im 6 175lb

Tinted Football Visors

QuestionI recently stumbled across your clearly defined explanation for players to only wear clear visors on their helmets.  I also understand that it