2010 UCF Football Predictions

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Central Florida begins the 2010 college football season with a renewed belief in their system and a new quarterback under center. The Golden Knights missed the opportunity at a division title when the ECU Pirates topped the Houston Cougars to win the conference in the closing weeks of the 2009 season. The G-Knights had a successful season going 8-5 and 6-2 in the conference, including a 37-10 win over then No. 15 Houston in Week 10. They may have fared much better had they not dropped to 0-2 to start the season. However, they stormed back with six consecutive conference wins, but then concluded the campaign with their third bowl loss in as many years, falling to the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers 45-24 in the St. Petersburg Bowl.

Consistency seems to be the name of the game for UCF, and if they get some, they could very well win the C-USA East crown in 2010.

Here's a closer look at the 2010 Central Florida Golden Knights to help make your College Football wagers winners.

Offense:

With the exclusion of a few key components, including quarterback Brett Hodges, the Golden Knights offense remains mostly intact. It will be the job of offensive coordinator Charlie Taaffe to blend together returning veterans and new freshman in an attempt to recapture the essentials of an offense that was ranked fourth highest in scoring, while allowing the fewest points scored in the conference last season.

The offensive push will start with newly minted QB Rob Calabrese, who appears to have the starting job going into fall practice. The sophomore started in three games, along with four other appearances last season completing 25 passes for 265 yards with three TDs. He showed his leadership skills by leading a 10-play touchdown drive, where he completed 5-of-7 passes, with five minutes remaining in last year's bowl bid. His quest for a starting position will be challenged by freshman Jeffrey Godfrey who will keep the coaches looking, should Calabrese run into any unforeseen problems.

The ground attack will be led by returning RB Brynn Harvey. As a freshman Harvey rushed for 1,100 yards and 14 TDs on 261 attempts. A knee injury threatens to delay his 2010 start for up to four games. If that happens running backs Brendan Kelly and Jonathan Davis could get more opportunity to prove themselves early on.

Calabrese will have a pair of capable receivers to help bolster his passing stats in 2010. The first is junior wide out Kamar "Hollywood" Aiken who drug down 36 receptions for 610 yards last season. On the opposite side will be all-around wide receiver, A.J. Guyton. Despite his small frame, standing just 5-11, he plays much larger. The sophomore standout averaged 13 yards on 44 receptions, contributing a total of 572 yards for the G-Knights offense.

Defense:

Derrick Hallman, Lawrence Young, Kemal Ishmael, Josh Robinson and conference Defensive Player of the Year, defensive end Bruce Miller are just a few of the defending jewels that return to a very good Golden Knights squad that led the conference in total defense and sacks, as well as scoring defense, rushing defense and tackles for loss.

With the departure of Corey Hogue, Josh Linam and Chance Henderson, who missed all of last season with a knee injury, will need to be prepared to hold down the middle second row. They will get some help from Young on the outside.

The secondary looks solid with junior safety Derrick Hallman right in the thick of things.

2010 Prediction: First in the C-USA East: UCF return 19 seniors and 17 players who started at least once a year ago. Most would guess that his alone should be enough to get it done in 2010. While that factor alone does afford them a distinct advantage over other teams within the C-USA, a lot of the Golden Knights success will rest on their ability to bring back last year's defense, keeping the score low enough to overcome a sometimes-anemic offense. With other teams in the East retooling this coming season, the Golden Knights cannot afford to give up this "golden" opportunity.

For a detailed look at the 2010 Conference USA predictions check this out.

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Obtain Sports Autographs Without Breaking A Sweat

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Autograph collecting has become an extremely popular pastime among sports fans. Whether it be baseball, basketball, racing, football or hockey, obtaining your favorite athlete's autograph can be both a fun and rewarding hobby. And, surprisingly enough, it's not as difficult as you may think.

If you have the opportunity to visit a training camp for your favorite sports team, a race shop for your favorite race car driver or a special autograph signing event, this will be a great way to obtain an in-person autograph. Bring your own items to be signed and make sure to bring along a sharpie, or other permanent, marker! Almost every training camp offers autograph possibilities for fans. Location information, along with times and policies, are available from every major sports organization. For more information, fans may call the following numbers and ask about their favorite teams training dates and locations:

MLB - 1-212-931-7800

NBA - 1-212-655-0880

NFL - 1-800-372-2000

NHL - 1-212-789-2000

When collecting autographs, the most common items to have signed include photos and index cards. But, there are many other options for collectors who wish to build a truly unique collection of memorabilia. Some alternate items to consider would be a hockey puck, a basketball, baseball, tennis or golf ball, a football, a sports jersey, racing flag or a helmet. Always be polite when asking for an autograph and never ask for more than two items to be signed at any one given time.
If your geographical location, or schedule, doesn't permit you the opportunity to get an in-person autograph, don't give up. Many fans enjoy collecting autographs through the mail and do so with great success. Before you do anything, you will need an accurate address. A complete list of team addresses, rosters and official team websites can be found at the following locations:

MLB - http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/team/mlb_team_index.jsp

NBA - http://www.nba.com

NFL - http://www.playfootball.com/footballfacts/addresses.html

NHL - http://www.nhl.com/teams/index.html

NASCAR - http://www.raceshops.com

Now that you have an address, you're ready to begin by simply writing a polite letter to your favorite athlete. Be sure to let him/her know how much you enjoy their involvement in their chosen sport and kindly request an autograph. Most importantly, remember to keep it short but also personable. If possible, always handwrite you letter - avoid typing because it may resemble a 'form' letter. You will want to make sure that your favorite athlete knows that you are sincere in your quest for his/her autograph. If you're asking for him/her to provide the photo, always remember to say 'please' and 'thank you.' When your letter is ready for mailing, fold it to fit inside the #10 envelope. You will also need to affix $0.60 postage on a 9x12 envelope, fold it 3 ways and place it inside with your letter. This will serve as your self-addressed stamped envelope, so don't forget to write your address on the envelope so that your photo will find it's way back to you. It's also a good idea to write "Photo - Please Do Not Bend" in the bottom left corner of your 9x12 SASE.

If you are requesting a signed index card, you should provide your own. The most popular choice are the un-ruled 3x5 plain white index cards. For this request, use a regular size envelope as your SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) and affix $0.37 for return postage. If you live outside the USA, please check with your postmaster for the correct amount of postage needed.

If you decide to send larger items to be autographed, such as a baseball, helmet or jersey, you can choose to either send loose return postage inside the box with your request, which will allow the athlete to sign your item and simply affix the postage on your box for return shipping. Otherwise, you can simply send a few dollars and let them know that the funds are being sent to cover the cost of return postage.

Now that you've started your new collection, be aware that you may also purchase autographs from a dealer if you are unable to acquire them yourself. The industry has taken a hard hit with forgery and false certificates of authenticity, so research any dealer before you buy from them. Take into account how many years they have been in business, whether or not they are a member of the Better Business Bureau in their area and, if they are, check to see if they've had any complaints filed against them through the BBB by visiting http://www.BBB.org. When all is said and done, a certificate of authenticity is only as good as the person who stands behind the guarantee. The bottom line is to know who you are buying from, research other examples of authentic signatures and consider every factor before making a final decision to purchase. Equipped with plenty of knowledge, every fan can make the hobby of collecting autographs a fun and rewarding pastime.

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The People Who Influence Soccer History

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Do you know that soccer game is influenced by the Chinese? The soccer history has a documentary evidence that such game or exercise which involves kicking a ball into a small net is evidently used during the Han Dynasty by the Chinese military around 2nd and 3rd centuries B.C. A field marked out to a ball-kicking game had also an earlier proof that has been found at Kyoto, Japan.

Frankly speaking it is quite impossible to accurately say where and when soccer game started. Although it is reasonable to assume that the game we have known today as soccer originated from some type of ball game which has been played at someplace in the planet for over 3000 years.

The Greeks and ancient Romans both played soccer like type game which has some similarities in a modern soccer, though during the early times, teams have up to 27 players.

The soccer history is quite hard to accurately figure out. Scotland and England was believed to be the co-founders of this organized game, Football, but Soccer is how it was called in Britain, became the most popular sport from the 8th century onwards. Britain is the birthplace of the modern soccer and association football.

Eton College, a famous English school, in 1815 developed a set of rules which later on standardized and had a version called the Cambridge Rules which was adopted by most of England's Universities and Colleges in 1848.

Eleven London clubs and schools sent their representatives on October 26, 7863 in the Freemason's tavern to create a single set of fundamental rules to administer the matches played amongst them. The meeting was then the creation of the Football Association.

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Are Organized Sports Good For Children?

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Most schools have different kinds of sports activities for children to participate in, be it football, archery, basketball, swimming, and so on. Some children are athletic and enjoy the sports, while others avoid them at all cost. Certain sports are mandatory, such as swimming, which is a part of gym instruction.

Some parents are sports enthusiasts and think organized sports are a great idea, while others think the academic aspect of school should take priority over anything else. Parents sometimes put a lot of stress on their children when it comes to sports activities. The child is often urged to participate whether or not he or she wants to. This does not promote a healthy attitude towards play, exercise and socializing for the child. In fact, a child may turn completely away from the activities that have been forced upon them by rebelling in very harmful ways.

Organized sports benefit a child because they learn what it means to function as a team, and be a team player. Learning how to accept winning and losing graciously is part of growing up. Leadership qualities are developed, as well. Good sportsmanship is an important lesson to learn. But, as a parent it is important to learn and grow with your child when choosing the best sport for them to be involved. A child who is forced into a sport that he or she hates will sometimes resort to intentionally failing in academics simply to avoid being forced to play.

Academic studies will carry a student well into the future, while participating in a sports activity will build character and leadership qualities needed for a career goal. Any student should be allowed to choose what, if any, sport they want to participate in. Sports activities have good and bad qualities. Yes, they build character, but there are times when one who is forced to be a player and is not all that good at it, is put in a position of having to defend himself against those who choose to bully or harass him. What does that teach the students?

Learning about fairness is another plus for the idea of organized sports. And the fact that one doesn't always come out a winner. Its all about how the game is played, and not the results. Some students are just not comfortable with playing any sports, and prefer to concentrate on their studies, and there is nothing wrong with that mode of thinking. Character is built in many ways, and it's how one chooses to do it that counts.

If someone is pushed into a sport activity, and fails, it leaves a lasting impression on them. Failure, and not living up to the expectations of someone else, can do more harm than good. If a student wants to participate and learns that he really isn't very good at it, choosing to stop playing is a choice that should be theirs, and only theirs. Parents and schools should not push or insist that their child be active in any sport that doesn't make them comfortable.

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Wii Sports Tips

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Wii Sports is one of the most enjoyable Wii games to play. It makes great use of the Wii technology and the movements are intuitive. There are a few tips; however, that will help you on your quest to become a Wii Sports pro.

Tennis

* Keep your wrist relaxed. Raise the Wii-mote into the air to throw the ball to serve . Just before the ball is at it's highest point, flick your wrist forward and you will hit a fast serve.

* Swing soon on volleys and ground strokes to hit the ball cross court.

* Swing late on volleys and ground strokes to hit the ball down the line.

* Get the computer opponent running back and forth and go for the winner when they start to sweat (this means the computer is getting tired).

Baseball

* Avoid swinging at splitters. You can identify them because the ball does not spin as it moves toward you. Splitters are never a strike.

* If you are a right-handed hitter, the best pitches to hit are a right-handed curve ball or a left-handed screwball. Swing at them when you are hitting, but do not throw them when you are pitching.

* If you are a left-handed hitter, the best pitches to hit are a left-handed curve ball or a right-handed screwball. Swing at them when you are hitting, but do not throw them when you are pitching.

* The computer has trouble hitting slow outside pitches, so throw them often.

Bowling

* The ball will curve if you twist the Wii-mote as you are bowling the ball before you let go of the B button.

* You can over spin the ball so try to find just the right amount of spin. The best seems to be starting with your palm facing the ceiling, then finishing with your palm facing the wall to your left if you are right-handed (i.e. turn your wrist a quarter turn counter clockwise while making your bowling motion).

* If you do the quarter turn with your wrist, aim at the arrow that is furthest to the right (if you are right handed). This will put just the right amount of spin on the ball to get a strike.

Golf

* Pay attention to the wind as it really makes a big difference in the path your ball travels.

* When putting, press 1 to see the curvature of the green and line up your shot.

* When putting, press 2 to get closer to the ground to examine the green.

* When putting, the distance your ball travels is proportional to how high you bring the Wii-mote after your back swing. Take a few practice swings to make sure you have the right height.

Boxing

* Turn the nunchuck and the Wii-mote slightly toward each other to get your boxing gloves into a defensive blocking position.

* Use the nunchuck to throw quick jabs to keep your opponent off balance.

* Do not throw jabs too quickly after one another. If you get the right rhythm down, you can throw jab after jab so that it is almost impossible for your opponent to hit you.

* After landing a jab, throw a hook with the Wii-mote.

* To throw a hook, twist the Wii-mote or nunchuck one quarter turn to the outside (e.g. if the wii-mote is pointed at the ceiling, twist it quickly so it points directly to your right if you are right-handed).

* To throw an uppercut, point the Wii-mote or nunchuck at the screen then flick your wrist upward so the controller points at the ceiling.

* Once you get near and past the Pro level, it is easier to land body shots than punches to the head. Hooks and uppercuts to the body are especially effective when combined with frequent jabs.

Following these Wii Sports tips will help you beat your computer opponents and impress your friends during your Wii parties.

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A Look on the World Cup Soccer Timeline

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If you are a soccer fan you are eager to know the soccer timeline. It is a record of events that happens in the world of soccer. Every year since soccer begun there are important events that take place. Here are timelines you surely want to know:

1930's - The beginning of World Cup, the event takes place in Uruguay. Latin American countries have formed teams. Uruguay, Argentina and Chile are one of the first professional soccer team. Champion teams within the year are Uruguay (1930), Italy (1934) and France (1938).

1940's - Even though the World Cup was interrupted by the World War, American countries still managed to play soccer in the local cups and transferred players to continue the event in the region.

1950's - The World Cup is back in action. Latin America became popular and superstars like Pele and Garrincha are born. In 1958, Brazil has won the championship and this made them the unstoppable team.

1960's - The World Cup was first shown in television. Two new Cups were established, The Libertadores Cup and the Intercontinental Cup. Real Madrid became the first champions in the event.

1970's - Brazil has gain most titles and championships.

1980's - The new superstar is born, Diego Armando Maradona. In 1982 Italy won the finals and the cup became a hit.

1990's - Brazil still dominates the soccer world and Mexico joined the South American Cup.

2000's - The world Cup became more aggressive and soccer gained a lot of fans all over the world.

Outstanding players like Beckham, Zidane, Gaucho and Riquelme was discovered.
Soccer indeed is extraordinary. It is getting more exciting and intriguing. Soccer timeline wouldn't miss to keep on tracking records for die-hard soccer fans.

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Sports ALL Kids Should Play

One of the questions that I get asked most routinely is which sports I believe offer the best development capacity to young athletes.

This is a loaded question for several reasons...

First of all, ANY sporting activity lead by a quality-based coach is wonderful for kids.

That being said, the true crux and efficacy of that statement is based largely on the 'quality-based coach' comment.

It is only when poorly educated and over zealous parents and coaches (i.e. adults) get involved too heavily in youth sports that the experience can become sour. Parents often push too hard and seek success at a young age; coaches often are limited in their understanding of developmental science and routinely 'drill' kids with 'sport specific' (I hate that phrase) exercises that are too narrow in scope (not to mention that many youth sport coaches don't know how to TEACH specific aspects of movement or speed and yet get annoyed when their athletes don't perform a given drill to a high enough standard).

One the most prominent and problematic realities of the above comments is that there don't seem to be many (any?) outlets for kids just to play anymore. Every young sporting activity is a life or death struggle that MUST climax in a victory... heaven forbid we actually teach developmentally sound skills in a fun and energetic way in order to promote a wholeness to our youths development - which by the way should include emotional stability (for instance highlighting the skills gained in a given season rather than the 'wins' and trophies accrued) and mental stimulation (in the form of engaging life lessons that instill a lifelong love for physical activity rather than a win-at-all-costs mentality which can burden kids with various complexes for years).

Having said that, I encourage parents to remove the desire to watch their 8 year olds win the weekend tournament; I encourage coaches to remove there 'Lombardi' hats when they walk into a practice or game situation; I also encourage strength and conditioning coaches to remove there yearning to 'test' young athletes from a biomotor perspective and look only to increase a child's ability from a performance outlook.

In fact...

My message is simple...

Play sports seasonally.

Find coaches and programs that highlight skill acquisition rather than victory.

Find trainers who do the same - work towards instilling skills into kids rather than creating performance markers.

So, here than are my top four sports that all kids should play (in no particular order)-

1) soccer

In most parts of North America, kids lack foot dexterity and soccer is a wonderful natural enhancer of both foot dexterity and foot-eye coordination. Don't pigeon hole this ability as only necessary for soccer either. Remember, the crux of developing a 'whole' athlete is to engross them in as much athletic stimulus as possible at a young age. Increased foot dexterity will, in time, round out a youngsters overall ability and allow them to progress in there 'chosen' sport more proficiently.

Additionally, although many North Americans find soccer to be 'boring' (although I will need an explanation on how soccer is boring, but baseball and golf are America's pastimes) it is a wonderfully athletic and tactical-based sport. Sudden bursts of explosive power, change of direction, looking two plays ahead, playing a 'forcing' based defense in which the defender uses their body/skills to change what the offensive player wanted to do - these are fantastic athletic lessons that can be filed away in the nervous system and used at a later point in any sporting activity.

2) Swimming

Unloaded shoulder and hip mobility adds a great deal of pliability to the frame of a young athlete. With so many injuries occurring due to restrictions and tightness in kids (yes... I do believe wholeheartedly that many of the youth sport injuries we see annually throughout the world could be prevented with a simple and basic increase in both systemic strength and mobility) hip and shoulder mobility initiatives are crucial.

Additionally, kinesthetic differentiation is a physical skill lacking in many kids (this refers to the knowledge of how much force is necessary to produce a desired result). My opinion on this matter is simple - everything we tend to do with kids, both in sport and training, is based on maximal efforts. In our zeal to search for those 'performance markers', we overlook the notion that sub-maximal efforts are both developmentally sound and build certain physical qualities not seen in high force-based outputs. Swimming is the essence of building kinesthetic differentiation - kids simply won't last long in a pool if they put as much force as possible into every stroke.

3) Martial Arts

Almost every martial art I am familiar with is based on skill acquisition as a primary marker. Not only is that mentally and emotionally good for a child, but it infers the teaching of patience and 'enjoying the journey' rather than 'searching for the destination'.

While a great deal of martial arts practices in North America have become watered down (8 year olds earning black belts - if you knew anything about traditional martial arts, you know how ridiculous that is), most organizations I am familiar with teach a wonderful style of patient skill development and discipline.

Athletically speaking, dynamic flexibility, end-range systemic strength, mobility, spatial awareness - the physical ability built through martial arts is awe-inspiring and can apply to any sport.

4) Gymnastics

Again, the physical elements that can be built through gymnastics are amazing - spatial awareness, flexibility, relative strength, dynamic and static balance - the list goes on.

If for no other reason, the ability to know where you are in space and take a fall 'well' is a required skill for any sport.

So... there's my list.

Don't get me wrong, the list is nothing without a quality coach at the helm of each of these respective sports. Martial arts instructors for instance, are often archaic in their knowledge of warm-up design as are gymnastic coaches in their practices of flexibility enhancement. Having said that, good coaches do exist and I urge you as a parent to find them. I also encourage trainers to seek out joint venture partnerships with quality coaches and augment a child's development with solid strength and skill acquisition-based training habits.

Play soccer in the autumn.

Swim in the summer.

Participate in martial arts through the winter.

Take gymnastics in the spring.

Mix in some developmental training and play other sports recreationally for interest and development sake (basketball and baseball for example).

By the age of 13 - 14, you'll have a solid athlete with limited injury who understands sport tactics and is strong, mobile and flexible...

Not a bad place to be!

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The Importance Of Sports In Maintaining Good Health

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'Health is wealth', is the hymn for the 21st century too, as has been for centuries. Each of us dreams of living a long and happy life free from health ailments and illnesses of any kinds. Our health is of prime importance in the quest for a happy life. Everything else can be acquired and achieved if your health is good. Most of the people who have a dream of making it big in life achieve their dreams at the cost of their health - they take too much stress and push themselves a tad bit more than they can handle. The end result is devastating - you have earned the riches and have an excellent social status at the age of forty odd, but your health has gone for a toss! You end up spending all that you have earned on recovery to good health. But there are no guarantees when it comes to your health. May be even after spending substantial amounts on your health, you might still not be fine and in good health, because of the damage that has already been done so gradually over the years.

Why do we then tend to neglect our health so much? What are the possible things we can follow to ensure permanence of good health? As parents, how much time and energy do we invest in teaching our kids the importance of health and fitness? For you to influence your kids' mind and teach them the importance of health and hygiene, you have to set a good example for them. If you are a parent, then it is your prime responsibility to imbibe in your kids the importance of living healthy. At home, you can start taking corrective measures for yourself and preventive measures for your kids in many ways. Start doing the small things that are important and achievable and soon you will realize that mind-sets and health conditions are improving. For instance, keeping the family especially the young ones on their toes can be a tough call, given the kind of sedentary lifestyle some kids have got accustomed to. Kids and teenagers want to only lie in front of the idiot box, watching cartoons or playing games on Play Stations respectively. There hardly seems to be any fervor for sports in kids now-a-days.

Research has shown that kids who are into a habit of exercising on a daily basis lead a much healthy life. They are prone to fewer diseases and lead a life free from coronary ailments, for instance. Exercise and sports are the best way to keep a good health. Habits that are made a practice in childhood are difficult to recoil from in the long run. Regular exercise can be inculcated as a habit since childhood, and only then can it be effectively practiced for as long as ever. At times, parents do not allow their kids to play and indulge in sports for the fear that their children might only take to sports, thus neglecting education totally.

On the contrary, almost all researches carried out by child psychologists on the psyche of children have proven that children, who are allowed to practice some sport or the other, have less chances of developing obesity in future, which is one of the major reasons for health problems in children in the United States. Research also points out that almost all kids who have indulged in sports at one point or the other in their life have a higher chance of being ambitious, and are successful in their careers as compared to those kids who have stuck to their play stations. Playing some sport since childhood inculcates a desire to win and excel in all aspects of your life, as it motivates you to be competent and successful. It develops the sportsman spirit at a very young age which stays on forever.

Health and wellness are directly proportional to the kind of lifestyle that we lead in the long run. Good health cannot be achieved in a year or two. But let us at least pledge to take corrective measures for our own betterment, so that we may live healthy for as long as we live! Diet and fitness should be given due importance in our lives, as they are the key factors that determine how long or how healthy we may live.

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Football Strength Training Workout V

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Another Football Strength Training Workout from the archives...this one from 3/6/06

This workout is a bit different. It was during a time when I really needed to focus on max strength in my lower body, thus the extra heavy work throught the session. Obviously, all strength training workouts for football will focus on strength, but, there can be a slightly different focus depending on your needs.

For example, while we are always working on our strength, we might put an emphasis on speed, or on a specific muscle weakness during certian periods of the year

o This is why it's ULTRA important that your Football Strength and Conditioning Program be adaptable! You have to be able to build on strengths and hammer the weaknesses.

1/2 Deadlift in the Rack - 135, 225, 310, 410 x 2; 500, 600, 650 x 1; 705 x 1,2,1,2,1,2

o The Partial Deadlift should be rotated into any good football strength program. It builds tremendous top-end strength

o This is a great movement for taller guys (like WR's) because it shortens the ROM and allows a taller player to use some significant weight.

Sled Pulls - Sprints x 12-minutes

o I don't have the weight recorded because this was before the days of the Prowler when I used a square piece of plywood with big ass rocks on top. Not scientific, but it worked.

o I varied the distance and angle of the "sprints"

o The sled was heavy enough that it was more of a strengt feat than a speed exercise

o It's very Dino-Training/Caveman-ish, which I like

Snatch Pulls - 8 x 2 x 275

Hypers - 3 x 8 x 110lbs

o Hypers and Glute Ham raises are a huge part of Powerlifting and should also be a big part of your football training.

o They strengthen the lower back and hamstrings which greatly contributes to getting faster for football

Hanging Leg Raises - 3 x 15

That's it. Brief. To the point. Builder of football strength. That's what these workouts are all about...getting stronger for football.

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Football Gifts For Children

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If perhaps one knows a small child that really likes football, you should purchase the boy a football related item. soccer products are considered a terrific answer for any small football lover. In the event that you already know the football team the kid supports, maybe one might find a toy which relates to this club.

In the event you know a smaller newborn in that case perhaps you may like to find them a cutlery or dinner set, one may well even would like to purchase a feeding bottles or a dummy for the young lad; again these items can be bought along with the motif or logo for that set of football gifts for children.

Presently there will definitely be a wide range of very different kinds of present that you are able to buy for your child this includes games merchandise such as dart boards not to mention monopoly, kid scooters, teddy bears these all possess the particular clubs design or logo added for that personalised effect. Individuals will probably sometimes prefer to think about laptop merchandise if the young child has got a computer. To finish the actual present one can certainly in addition buy gift wrapping paper and cards all styled with the teams logo design; a perfect finish for your personal football gift for your child.

Football Gift for Parents and Children
Purchasing these types of will certainly additionally enable you to give pleasure to the dad of the kid on times, as quite often you may find that the boy will support the very same team as the father. One may possibly think about purchasing a gift for parent at the same moment to save cash on shipping and decide to put it aside for a day you need it! One may also wish to produce this a unique gift such as a set of cufflinks for men or a leather wallet; these types of exec presents may also be wrapped in the clubs gift paper for an added impact.

Purchasing a football gift for a child is an great means to please them and additionally put a grin on the face of almost any football crazy enthusiast. But not just is it satisfying for them but it really is also particularly painless for you; making it seem as if you have put in literally days hunting trying to locate the best football gifts for children which they are going to have for the rest of the little person's life.

Football Equipment For Different Purposes

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There is a lot of football equipment to choose from today. Much of the equipment is used in the game itself to keep players safe. But plenty of the equipment football players use is for preparing during practice.

Among football practice equipment, there are also two different types: equipment for fitness and muscular ability, and equipment for specific skills having to do with technique within the game.

As technique goes, there are many different products you can choose from. Here are just a few of those products and how they can be used to improve your football technique:

Football tethers. Tethers are essentially a flexible cord that attaches the ball to your waistband (for practice passing) or a kickstand (for practice kicking). This allows you to repeatedly pass or kick, working on your technique, without needing another person or even very much space.
Blocking dummies. These are some of the most popular football equipment products used for training a team's offensive or defensive line. Blocking dummies stand in for an opposing team, letting the linemen practice everything about how they scrimmage.

However, some of the gear used in football practice isn't for specific skills so much as overall fitness that helps those skills to succeed. For example, a running back and quarterback need the leg strength and agility to get past players from the opposing team, many of whom will try to trip or tackle the player with the ball.

A running ladder or running ropes give players practice running with their feet high to avoid tripping.
Another example is resistance training through parachutes or weighted sleds. These give players practice running with a strong resistance slowing them down. When they get in the game, they will not only be able to run faster, but also will be stronger against the opposition of the other team.

Finally, safety is of the utmost importance, and there is a plethora of football equipment dedicated to this end. From helmets and face masks and mouth guards to shoulder pads, thigh pads, and athletic cups, football safety gear is designed to protect the player's body as much as possible when they are on the field.

German Soccer History

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German soccer becomes one of the most popular sports in Germany. From the 1950 to 1990, during World War II, the team was informally called West Germany.

In 1934, Germany tried to get together to build a team for 1934 World Cup and German soccer clubs even though the poor economic conditions during WWI Germany. And even after the World War II was over, the soccer team had to suffer. Most players had to join the armed forces in 1939 and 1942.

After World War II, they managed to form a team again for 1966's World Cup. And it was a
memorable match between England versus Germany called by German press and populary known as "Wembley Goal".

By the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, the so called "The game of the Century". The match against Italy with the score of 3-4, it became greatest moments because of its most talk about game of the century.

But of course, sometimes their game plan was still lacking coordination and professionalism. In 1909, the game called as a disaster in the history of soccer in Germany with the score of 9-0 victory of the English side.

And today, Germany is one of the most successful nations at soccer history. Germany made three winnings out of 7 World Cup finals.

In 2006 World Cup was hosted by Germany. The tournament was considered a great success for Germany although Germany failed to win the Cup. Whenever the German team played they gave the honor by waving their flag by German society since World War II.

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Football-Related Boyfriend Gifts

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Football-oriented boyfriend gifts are the perfect choice year-round. Unfortunately, that choice is never a simple one. There is just so much to choose from, and many of us can barely keep the team names straight. Where is a woman to start? Try this list of football gift ideas.

Glassware, Mugs, & Bowls

Start him off with a pair of coffee mugs, one for home, and one for work, emblazoned the logo of his favourite squad. Then, consider a cereal bowl or two, and eggcups make great decorations for shelves and desks. Perhaps the boyfriend gifts that will go over best will be the football-themed pint glass with matching bottle opener and coasters.

Car Accessories

What does your boyfriend love almost as much as you and football? That's right, his car. So what could be better boyfriend gift than ones that allow him to show off team pride while decorating his ride? Officially licensed pennants and football-style boxing gloves look great hung from the rear-view mirror. There are also air fresheners, rear-window stickers, and kits that include front and rear floor mats and a whole lot more.

Computer Accessories

Does your boyfriend use the computer much? Buy him a matching mouse and mouse pad set flavoured with his favourite team. Does he carry that laptop to and from work? Replace that boring laptop bag with a stylish Manchester United laptop bag. Does he collect CDs or DVDs? Then, try a Liverpool CD/DVD wallet. Other items come styled in an Arsenal or England F.C. theme.

Clothing

This time, buy him something that he'll actually wear. Slippers are a fine choice as a small gift, and they are available in a wide array of styles and sizes in addition to team motifs. Alternatively, buy a scarf, a knitted hat, and a matching pair of gloves for those frigid months. If you need something for the warmer periods, caps are always a fantastic choice, and offered in a wide selection.

Other football gifts for boyfriends

Here are some ideas that don't fit neatly into any one category when discussing boyfriend gifts. Does your boyfriend have a man cave? Decorate it with a wall clock or an inflatable chair with drink holders. Does he have trouble waking in the morning? Perhaps an old-fashioned alarm clock is the perfect choice. Other gift ideas include dog collars, balls, tees, and towels for golf, as well as Zippo lighters, cufflinks, and even key rings.

Once you have exhausted this list of football oriented boyfriend gifts there will be more released as these are being created almost on a daily basis.

GOM Blocking Scheme For Youth Football

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I begin by detailing one of the more talked about blocking assignments some coaches are using in youth football. Each play you plan to use can only have success if the blocking schemes are solid and executed correctly. As a coach it is your job to make sure all of your linemen understand which defender they are required to block on each and every play.

The rules change depending on the situations, of which a few are explained below:

The Specific Offensive formation we are using The individual Offense scheme we are using If this is a run or pass play How the Defensive team is aligned Scouting report What kind of ability does our team have this year How much talent our opponents have Listed above are just a few of the major factors you must take into account when deciding the suitable blocking assignments to teach your youth football team. Another important area of consideration is how easy the scheme will be to teach your players. Take special care in making the assignments easy for your young kids.

The Gap On Man blocking scheme seeks to give a solid set of rules each offensive lineman should follow on each play. In the real world this is impossible, but many coaches will use GOM (Gap on man abbreviated) for a generic run-blocking strategy.

The GOM base rules explain that each offensive lineman will make his determination on who to block based on the set of the rules. All decisions every player makes start on where the center is lined up, on his right or left. GOM base rules instruct each lineman to block the first defender that fits a rule in order.

Beneath is the exact rules, in order, that each lineman will base his decision on. These descriptions are if you are playing a guard:

GAP - if there is an opposing player set up in the GAP (the gap is the region between the center and the guard), this is the primary rule and the player you should block ON - if there is no opposing player in the GAP, but a player is lined up straight across from you, this is your primary block.

MAN - if there is neither an opposing player on defense in the GAP or set up straight across from you, or ON, your rule is to block the first MAN (player) in front of you. This can be a linebacker, defensive end or safety. Gap On Man may appear to be the answer to your prays since it seems to be easy to teach and appears to have a simple answer on who to block no matter how the defense lines up. Your line will have to work as a group and have faith their fellow linemen, trusting they will be blocking the correct players on defense.

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Football Injuries

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Injuries on the playing field are common. But for those like Bennie Joppru, who has not played a game in three seasons due to an injury, this season may be his last. When a player is considered 'injury prone', they run the risk of being cut from the team. Injuries will happen, but players are expected to make a full recovery and quickly. Many in the NFL wonder if this is fair. Bodies heal from different injuries at different rates. Depending on the players age, past injuries, and current injury, they could be out of the game for a season or more.

Donovan McNabb has been out of the game since last season because of an injury. Other players such as Domanick Davis and Mewelde Moore are other players who will need to make a comeback this season. When a player is injured and back on the field, other players may have to compensate by catching more balls and running more yards because of injured teammates. If an injury is big enough, a player could end up without a job.

Injuries should be attended to immediately. Players do need to rest until they are ready to play again. But in an industry that is youth driven and money hungry, injured players are not considered an asset. Even though many teams will give their players a chance to prove themselves, the amount of pressure to perform can be too much to handle. Many players need to plan for a future without the NFL after they are injured and cannot play for an extended period of time.

Wannabe Sports Medicine Physicians - How To Become One

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Who is a sports medicine physician? What does he or she do exactly? These are questions which are on the minds of many people who have recently heard of the term sports medicine physician. To become a sports medicine doctor one has to first be a physician and then undergo special training in sports medicine. Here the doctor concentrates on the long term health and fitness of his patients by helping them to overcome illness and injuries.

The main job of a sports physician is to help his patients to function at their peak level and prevent any untoward setbacks in their physical health which can affect their sports, school and working life.

These specialized doctors do not concentrate only on sportspeople and athletes but also people who take up training programs just to keep fit. What exactly does a sports medicine physician play in a person?s life? What qualifications are necessary for someone to become one?

A sports medicine physician doubles up not only as a general physician but also incorporates sports medicine into his treatment procedures so as to help prevent illness and help maintain perfect health of his clients.

Normally in any sports there is a team of doctors catering to the needs of the players and it is the sports medicine physician who normally heads the team of doctors. This team can be made of specialists in surgical procedures, sports trainers, therapists, coaches and others. All of them are experienced professionals who could have specialized in any one of the following fields like family practice, Emergency medicine, Pediatrics, internal medicine, rehabilitation and Physical medicine.

You will find that all sports medicine physicians would have completed an additional 1-2 years training in specialized subjects in sports medicine through fellowship programs which are accredited. After having completed their certificate in areas like Internal medicine, Family Practice, pediatrics or Emergency medicine, these professionals then become eligible to take up another special examination to qualify in the field of sports medicine.
These sports physicians then work to obtain more training in non-musculoskeletal areas like head injuries and their treatments, treating athletes with chronic illness like asthma and diabetes, in aspects of supplements, nutrition and performance based issues, and prevention of injuries.

Now having learnt what exactly a sports medicine physician does when it comes to treating in sports medicine the next step is to search for a qualified person in the field of sports medicine.

The best way to find a capable and qualified person in this field is through referrals. Seek the help of your family doctor, friends and those working along with you as they would provide the best advice. You can also take the help from athletes when searching for a good sports medicine physician.

You can also search in online listings or at the American orthopedic Society, American Medical Association and the Physician and Sports Medicine Association.

Magic Mouthwash - Is it For Me?

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There is a new tool in the arsenal of dentists and oral surgeons to fight chronic oral mucositis associated with advanced chemotherapy treatment and many other mouth conditions. Magic Mouthwash is a term used for mouthwash that contains extra antibiotic ingredients and is often prescribed by a doctor to treat a whole host of serious mouth and throat conditions. While there are many different brands of magic mouthwash available, it is usually only available with a doctor's prescription.

Magic Mouthwash contains many helpful ingredients that can ease the suffering of cancer patients who are suffering from oral mucositis to the point where they aren't able to eat solid food. In most cases, magic mouthwash contains diphenhydramine, a common antihistamine that is found in many popular products such as Benedryl. Many Magic Mouthwash products also contain glucocorticoids to lower the amount of inflammation and swelling that is often accompanied with oral mucostis. There are painkillers in most Magic products, as well, including Lidocaine and even an antacid such as Maalox. Many top Magic products also include Nystatin, a popular antifungal that is used to prevent outbreaks of thrush.

The Magic Mouthwash formula has been refined and perfected over time and is fairly similar among the different brands. While it is prescribed most often for cancer patients, it is also used by other people who have chronic canker sores that are not related to chemotherapy. If you feel that you may benefit from using this mouthwash, speak to your doctor or to your dentist to see if they can help you. Unlike regular mouthwash, this mouthwash is considered medicine and should only be used under a doctor's direct supervision. If you do not have a prescription for a Magic mouth wash product, do not use someone else's unless you have your own prescription.

Fun Stuff to Do in San Antonio

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Regardless if you're a native or a tourist, San Antonio has a whole arsenal of activities you can engage on. South Texas is sure proud of having the setting for the perfect nightlife and the things to do that all families can enjoy.

Undeniably, going to the movies is everyone's primary option. Some of the high-end movie theaters that have the most advanced technology are just right at the heart of Texas. A large number of these theaters have wide screens and with an extensive range of movies that you can choose from.

Shopping is the next best to-do in San Antonio. You can visit the shops that could be found in the local area and also those around San Marcos. If that's not enough, you can also take a walk and enjoy the view in the River Walk.

The Alamo, together with the other common destinations for tourists in the city is always a must-see. Besides the scenery, the interesting trip back to the memory lane of history is always a learning experience. The Alamo is probably not only the most visited place in San Antonio, it is a place that also has a lot of stories to tell.

Meanwhile, if you're going for an unforgettable family experience, then make sure you put the two amusement parks around on your list of itineraries together with some water parks located all over.

Furthermore, you and your family might want to go sightseeing in the local parks. This is always a great experience, thanks to the fact that the city is blessed to have a beautiful weather all year round.

If you are into sports, then you've come to the right place. San Antonio is popular for being the home for some of the best sports teams such as the National Basketball Association's Spurs and other amateur teams.

San Antonio also takes pride of its arts, music and literature. With all the museums, poetry and art cafes, venues for grass roots music and many other locations, you're sure to better appreciate culture while in this city.

Different Positions in Football

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The positions of players in football depend on whether a team is defense or offense.

Following are the offensive positions in football.

• Center: The player in center position has the function of normal blocking.

• Offensive guard: This position has two players and their primary task is to top both passing and running plays.

• Offensive tackle: Players in this position also block the passing and running plays.

• Tight end: Players in this position act either as a pass receiver or as blocker according to the game requirements.

• Wide receiver: Players in this position are speedy pass-catching experts and their primary task is to take a pass given by their team member.

• Full Back: The players here are positioned behind the middle line.

Following are the defensive football positions.

• Defensive end: Two players are placed in position and their primary task is to attack the passers and stop the offensive runs. They are placed on opposite edges of defensive line.

• Defensive tackle: Players in the defensive tackle position are placed in between defensive ends. Their main function is to stop running plays by rushing through the passers.

• Line backers: The line backers in football game have their position behind defensive line and they perform different types of tasks depending on situations. Some tasks include rushing through passers, covering receivers and defending them. Normally two to three players are placed in this position. Linebackers are divided in three categories such as weak side, middle side and strong side.

• Cornerback: Main task of players here is to prevent successful passes. They accomplish this task by throwing the ball away from receivers or else by catching ball by themselves.

• Safety: Players in this position are placed at the last. They mainly assist corners with large pass coverage. Normally the safeties are considered as hard hitters.

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Could This Diet Pill Really Be the Secret Weapon in Your Weight Loss Arsenal?

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I've tried several diet pill in the last few years, I think I finally found a winner. It's one of the most popular diet pills on the market, it helps you lose weight by increasing your metabolic rate, promotes the burning of body fat (thermogenesis) and helps control weight management, food cravings and suppresses the appetite by slowing the absorption of serotonin. The formula also includes the components of Hoodia that made that such a great weight loss product. In case you are not familiar with it, Hoodia is a cactus like plant indigenous to the Kalahari desert in Africa. The local tribesmen have used it for years before going on hunts to eliminate their hunger.

After trial and error, I found the best way to select an effective diet pill, is to find one that helps you weight on three fronts;

Increases the metabolic rate, promoting thermogenesis (the burning of stored body fat).

Slows the absorption of serotonin, which helps in weight management by controlling food cravings and suppressing the appetite.

Inhibits the absorption of dietary fats by acting as a lipase inhibitor.

This diet pill,has consistently yielded me great results. There is no set or guaranteed amount of weight loss, however, my experience is that you should begin to see results within the first week You'll also feel the energizing effects in approximately 30 minutes which may last up to six hours.

Of course any diet pill works best in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise program. It's is very effective, but long term weight loss is more about changing bad eating and lifestyle habits. I use effective weight loss supplements like this one to kickstart my weight loss program when I find myself packing on some extra pounds, and after about a month begin relying on exercise and diet to maintain my desired weight.

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Cesc Fabregas Missing From Arsenal Champions League Encounter

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Cesc Fabregas will not appear in Wednesday's Champions League tie versus Shakhtar Donetsk.

Arsene Wenger recently reassured fans that the injury wasn't too serious and hopes Fabregas will face Newcastle on Sunday.

Wenger stated: "There's no real strain, it's just a little bit of pain, but we can't take a gamble because he's had injuries before in his hamstring."

Midfielders Alex Song, Andrei Arshavin and Denilson are doubtful for the European tie.

Fabregas picked up his unfortunate hamstring whilst appearing against Sunderland in the Premier League on the 18th September and didn't return until the Gunners' 5-1 victory over Shakhtar at the Emirates on 19 October.

Wenger did not reveal when Fabregas picked up the new problem but the midfielder will not be making an appearance in the squad that travels to Ukraine.

"He has a good chance to play on Sunday but tomorrow night is too risky," the Frenchman said.

"There's still a bit of reluctance to push it 100%."

Song has picked up a calf problem, Denilson has a groin injury and Arshavin has an unspecified injury.

All three of the Arsenal stars will be assessed later on Tuesday.

Arsenal make the trip east in a favourable position in Group H after scoring a huge 14 goals in winning their first three games.

However, the Gunners have yet to win in Ukraine, losing three and drawing one of their previous four matches there.

Shakhtar are currently top of the Ukrainian league, five points clear of rivals Dynamo Kiev.

Youth Football - The Defensive Contain Responsibility

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One of the most difficult assignments in football is to contain the offense. That is, prevent the offense from getting outside to the side line, gaining the corner, and sprinting down the side-line. For the most part, a good athletic running back that gains the side-line will probably score the majority of the time as once they are in the open field will use their speed and athleticism to do damage.

The contain responsibility would be the assignment of either the outside linebacker or defensive end depending on your philosophy. My experience at the youth football level is that you will be more successful assigning an outside linebacker with the contain responsibility as opposed to the defensive end. A true defensive end would read the play and have both an inside and outside run responsibility, be able to scrape off his block and contain the outside run. However, these type of players are hard to find at the youth level and once double teamed are ineffective and give up the corner on the outside run play.

I have had more success by using a outside linebacker with primary contain responsibility and set up the defense so that the defensive ends work in tandem with the outside linebacker to maintain contain. Basically the outside linebacker would align on the line of scrimmage about two yards outside of the offensive tackle and on the snap of the ball would get up field to at least ball depth and turn in any outside runs or roll-outs, once they are disciplined on getting up field the next step would get them to collapse the pocket at ball depth and force the ball carrier to the inside.
I like to align the defensive ends on the outside shoulder of the Offensive tackles and on the snap of the ball they would engage the tackle and control the C gaps while at the same time reading the play in case of an inside run. The outside shoulder alignment gives them the edge on the outside run and by engaging the offensive tackle they can help with the inside run as well.

The offense now has to choose who to double team either the outside linebacker or the defensive end and with the end and outside linebacker working in tandem you should still have solid defense versus the outside run.

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Sports Management Not For The Faint Hearted

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There are 2 types of sports clubs; those that offer multiple disciplines in sport and those that only offer one. The more disciplines a club offers and the bigger its membership base, the more powerful it becomes. Single discipline clubs tend to be smaller than multi-discipline clubs, but in certain cases they too can rise to great power. Clubs can offer these disciplines at an amateur or professional level, or both. Clubs also offer a range of programmes including competitive, recreational and instructional programmes.

The competitive programmes are usually held in different leagues to ensure that players of all levels get a chance to compete. There are also a variety of championships and tournaments that individuals are entitled to enter under the club name. If a club is lucky and has sponsorships or enough members to bolster its coffers, it may have enough money to subsidise tracksuits or t-shirts for its members so that when they do compete in tournaments they are able to wear club colours. It is often the smaller recreational clubs who don't have identifying club colours, but they usually make up for it with club spirit. Bigger, more professional clubs may have club tracksuits, t-shirts and badges to identify themselves. They may have an established fan base and will probably have modern training facilities.

All clubs require their members to pay membership fees. That is part of how they make their money. Most businesses are happy enough to sponsor prizes for once off occasions like a championship finals day or a tournament but are very reluctant to provide long-term sponsorship, unless the club is big and well known and popular within the community. Being on a winning streak also helps. Then they are only too happy to be associated with the club on a long-term basis, which is handy for buying all the modern training equipment. If the team is really big and successful they could have TV rights, there could be transfer fees from players and in some cases there is merchandising. If you earn an income from merchandising then you know that you have hit the big time.

Wikipedia says that sports management is "a field of education and vocation concerning the business aspect of sport. Some examples of sport managers include the front office system in professional sports, college sports managers, recreational sport managers, sports marketing, event management, facility management, and sports information."

I think that means that sports management takes care of all the admin in sport as well as all of the organising and arranging. It probably includes a lot of the functions of a committee i.e. the secretary for notes and paperwork, the treasurer for money, the chairperson for general management purposes. Without a structure in place to take care of these tasks there would be chaos and nothing would ever get done. No events would be organised, no training would take place, there would never be any money or if there was, no one would know where it was or how to get hold of it or what to spend it on (other than themselves). Worst of all there would be no one to complain to because with no one in charge who is there to blame?

The bigger the club the more complicated sports management becomes, presumably. If the club is a multi-disciplined club then there may be many subcommittees for each of the disciplines. They would all have a representative on the large overriding committee to report on activities and functioning. The overriding committee would have to keep on top of all the subcommittees and know what is going on in all of them and help them sort out their problems as they arise or delegate tasks for each sub-clubs that would help with the overall running of the club. It would be quite a monumental undertaking and would require great organisational skills.

In cases like this it may help to have an online sports management system, which simplifies a lot of admin tasks and makes the information easily accessible and easily understandable once you have accessed it. An online management system will also allow the club to store all kinds of valuable data such as information on opposition players, opposition weaknesses as well as own team weaknesses, opposition strengths and own team strengths. You can store information on each game and statistics related to the game in general. The more information that you gain and store the more your teams benefit.

Online sports management systems allow you to be organised and efficient as well as keep up to date on all relevant information. All of this is to the benefit of the club and will help to make the club a winning club as well as a powerful one.

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History of Football = Yale Football

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The history of football and Yale football are more correlated than even the most devout football fans realize. Yale football has been around since the beginning of football and in many respects the Yale football program is responsible for the current game that is played on high school fields on Friday nights and in NFL stadiums on Sundays. While many people are aware that football is a modern adaptation of the game rugby (which is interestingly an adaptation of a similar game played by the ancient Greeks) few people realize how the European centric game of the nineteenth century commuted across the pond to eventually become what is by many measures the most popular sport in America.

In the mid-1800s rugby became a popular pastime on many of the New England area based college campuses that would later become known as members of the Ivy League (a distinction created only as recently as 1954). Chief amongst the rugby enthusiasts were students at Yale, Harvard, and Princeton whose taste for the game was a direct result of the English schooling many pupils had received before enrolling at these American institutions with strong ties to the United Kingdom.

The man widely credited with being the revolutionary of modern American football is Walter Camp, a Connecticut born Yale alum who by the age of only thirty-three had already acquired the title of the "Father of American Football." Camp was an 1880 graduate of Yale University and would go on to serve as the head coach at Yale from 1888-1891 before moving to the west coast to serve as the first coach at Stanford University. Camp took over the head coaching position at Stanford in the school's second season after Stanford played their inaugural 1891 season without a head coach.

Without many of the rules that Walter Camp developed while at Yale the game of football would be unrecognizable. Among the many influential adjustments credited to Camp are innovations that include:

Having downs, i.e. 1st down, 2nd down, 3rd down, and 4th down
Point system (six points for touchdowns, 3 points for field goals, etc.)
Snapping the football from the center to the quarterback
The current and often confusing rule requiring teams have seven men on the line of scrimmage (including receivers)
Inventing the safety and deciding to award it two points
By some accounts the invention of the forward pass (a debatable topic)

In addition to inventing the rules that would shape America's twenty-first century pastime Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut is the birth place of many of college football's most endearing traditions including the oldest rivalry (Harvard vs. Yale began in 1875 - Yale leads the series), the first live college mascot (the Yale bulldog known as Handsome Dan), and the first bowl stadium (the Yale Bowl) which served as the inspiration for subsequent bowls like the renowned Rose Bowl. The terms bowl game and Super Bowl both derive from the title Rose Bowl Stadium (home of the first post-season college football game) which as previously stated took its name and design from the Yale Bowl.

Perhaps most fascinating about the history of football as it relates to Yale football is that if you would have asked most Yale students in the early nineteenth century which event had more potential in terms of popularity between debate and football the overwhelming response received would have stated that debate was expected to be the more popular of the two contests. Long before there was ESPN debate contest results took front page headlines and warranted cheers from rowdy crowds as they sent their teams off to debate rival colleges. Furthering the argument that debate would outpace football in terms of popularity was the unavoidable fact that at the time football faced near extermination due to the rampant nature of serious injury.

We all know how the power struggle between debate matches and football games turned out and now as a result of reading this piece on the history of football as it relates to Yale football readers hopefully have a better understanding of how game that impacts so many lives (and advertising dollars on Super Bowl Sunday) came to be.

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Shifting in Youth Football

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The Rules on Shifting and Motion in Youth Football

Shifting and Using Motion in Youth Football:

Youth football coaches often have questions pertaining to the legalities of shifts or motion. While I'm not a huge believer in shifts for teams aged 9 and under, we have used motion with these groups all the way down to age 6. We have successfully used both shifts and motion from age 10 on up and with teams of 8-9s where at least half the kids have at least 1 year of tackle experience under their belts.. These tactics often put your team at a huge numbers advantage pre-snap.

Here are a few simple guidelines to remember:

You have to have a minimum of 7 players on the Line of Scrimmage. You can legally have all 10 on the line, but you have to have at least 7 on the line for the formation to be legal.

When shifting, all your players must come to a complete stop for at least one second before a player can go into motion.

Motion is legal as long as the player motioning is running parallel to or away from the line of scrimmage. No player is allowed to motion in a direction towards the line of scrimmage.

It is perfectly legal to shift more than one player as long as your team is not trying to "simulate the snap" to draw the other team off-sides. In other words as long as the shift movements are fluid and deliberate and are not designed to draw the defense off-sides, shifting is legal with multiple players. Again the shifting players must be set for a full second before they are allowed to shift or motion.

Once your player goes into motion you can legally snap the ball. Many youth football coaches mistakenly feel your motion player has to be in motion for one second prior to your team snapping the football. That is incorrect, as long as that motion player is motioning parallel to or away from the line of scrimmage, you can snap the ball at any time. Again, this player must be set for one second before he is allowed to go into motion.

In youth football motion and shifts can be important weapons in your offensive arsenal. However, don't put motion and shifts in until your base plays are perfected, don't try to run before your kids learn to walk or crawl so to speak.

If you feel your motion or shift is a bit out of the ordinary, don't hesitate to show it to the officials before the game to familiarize them with it. Many High School teams even have their motioning players take a slow deliberate drop step to insure that there is no obvious intent to "simulate the snap". I've seen that quite a bit from High Schools that run Jet type motion.

If you are going to shift and or motion, make sure it's fluid and make sure your players have landmarks and cadence landmarks. In other words make sure the motioning player has something he can look at to determine how deep and how far he is motioning. For his timing landmark, he needs to know at what exact point in the snap count cadence he is to start his motion on. If your cadence is "Shift-Down-Ready-Set-Go", your instruction to the motioning player might be; "Start your motion on the "S" of Set". This like anything else will require lots of reps and practice to make it work, but for most youth football teams, it is worth the effort.

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