Called to Coach: A Guide for Coaching Youth Football (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798281932059)

CALLED TO COACH: A Guide for Coaching Youth Football

Are you a parent stepping up to the sidelines for the first time? A former player ready to give back to the game? CALLED TO COACH is your trusted game plan for becoming the kind of youth football coach kids remember forever.

Written by a seasoned coach with over 25 years of experience at the youth and high school levels, this practical guide is packed with clear advice, proven strategies, and real-life insights to help you lead with confidence, build a strong team culture, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're coaching 2nd graders or middle school athletes, this book walks you through everything from creating your coaching identity and assembling your staff, to planning practices, running game day, and building offense, defense, and special teams the right way.

You'll learn:

• How to create a safe, fun, and structured learning environment

• The three core principles of youth coaching that every coach must follow

• How to evaluate talent and give every player a chance to grow

• Practical ways to build trust with kids, parents, and fellow coaches

• Weekly practice plans, communication tips, and tools that actually work

With a conversational tone and hard-earned wisdom, CALLED TO COACH doesn't just teach football-it teaches how to lead young people through one of life's most powerful classrooms: the game itself.