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About Jared Noel
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I am an offensive coach that can answer most questions about offense.

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Cordinator for 5 years on a successful large high school.

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High school coach

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BS from University of Michigan

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Questions Answered By Expert Jared Noel
In Category Football Instruction

Subject	Date Asked

Creating mismatches in the run game.	9/28/2008
Q: What are some general philosophies or rules to follow as to creating favorable/successful running ... A: Part 1 I look for both if possible. If we think we can attack a weaker player on one side of the ...
Discerning between man and zone coverage	9/25/2008
Q: I have a question as a fan trying to expand his knowledge of the game. When watching TV broadcasts ... A: The best way to answer your question is if the linebacker you are referring to runs deep down the ...
Widreciver or Quarterback?	9/21/2008
Q: I am a freshman in high school and want to play football next year but i decided to skip this year ... A: I would suggest working on three core muscles, the chest, legs and back. Do squats, leg press ...
Widreciver or Quarterback?	9/21/2008
Q: I am a freshman in high school and want to play football next year but i decided to skip this year ... A: I would suggest going out for receiver next year. Since you choice to skip a year of football, ...
off line	9/19/2008
Q: i am 14 i weigh 230 and i am 5 6 i am a right tackel i lost my first string position because the end ... A: You need to work on your feet, get them quicker. Jumping rope is get for getting your feet ...
Creating mismatches in the run game.	9/18/2008
Q: What are some general philosophies or rules to follow as to creating favorable/successful running ... A: Formations is the key to mismatches or favorable matchups for your offense. I coach in the ...
Size matters	9/14/2008
Q: I'm 6'0" 170lbs I am going to school to play Div II ball next year. I am trying to play running back ... A: John just keep doing what you are doing. Size is great, but if you a little smaller and are ...
PROSPECTING FOR COLLEGES	9/13/2008
Q: Our son is wanting to play college football. He played FB in JV and three years HS football but we ... A: There are some services out there, online that you can hire to help get his name some exposure. ...
how to start off	9/10/2008
Q: I am only 13 years old but have watched collage football all my life.I have also played football for ... A: Well Tate keep working hard and playing football. To be a great coach, you need to play and ...
What are my Chances?	9/9/2008
Q: I couldn't play football in highschool because of family issues, but I want to play for college. I ... A: Truthfully, your chances arn't good to play at a D-1 school of that caliber. But with your height ...
SOn's playing time	9/9/2008
Q: My son is a senior on the high school team. He has played football for about 10 years. He is 6' 160 ... A: As a coach I don't ever care if a parent comes and talks to me about their kid. As long as they ...
Center to OT	9/8/2008
Q: MY 12yo son has played in pee wee football since since he was 9yo. Over those 4 seasons he played ... A: Angie they probable put im there because of his experience and technique. Experience goes along ...
help	9/3/2008
Q: I`m a 6`4 230 tight end. I bench 265 clean 265 and squat 405. In our district i am a great tight ... A: JJ a good tight end avoids getting jammed on the line of scrimmage. To avoid getting jammed by ...
Question about Fullbacks	9/2/2008
Q: Im a 21 yo Mexican playing football for Borregos of the ITESM at campus Tampico and Cuervos from the ... A: The single biggest thing that you can do to improve your overall body stregth is lifting ...
tight end	9/1/2008
Q: i am a sophmore in high school and currently playing nose guard. i would like to switch to tight ... A: Tight ends must be great at blocking. Tight ends also have to be great team players, and ...
kicking	8/29/2008
Q: I just started kicking for football this year. my coaches think i kick pretty good i kick about 50 ... A: Noah I would just suggest that you keep working hard in the weight room. Work especially hard ...
How to control my breathing	8/28/2008
Q: We have just started our 3rd day of practice at middle school in the afternoon workouts for ... A: Wyatt this is totally normal condition. You are probable working harder than you have ever ...
12 men on field	8/25/2008
Q: My 10 year old son plays on a youth football league. There was a play at this weeks game that didn't ... A: Yes it is. It is dirty and cheap way to score a touchdown but it is legal. It is called the ...
1st year for my son at 10 years old	8/22/2008
Q: Can you help ME. This is my sons first year. He is not the fastest runner on the team. He is a ... A: Well first off without good line play, the team will more than likely be unsuccessful. So ...
Invisable	8/20/2008
Q: N I'm Invisable.... Although i easily work harder than anyone on my team, hustaling 100% n drills n ... A: Well Danny it's never fun to go unnoticed. Sometimes coaches do overlook effort and hustle. ...
Please Help	8/19/2008
Q: I am now working with Offense and Defensive line, are there any work outs or drills that you can ... A: Use the duck walk drill. Have the kids line up and get down in their stances. Then have them ...
what position should i play	8/18/2008
Q: i'm 5"5/6 and still growing and i weigh about 115 lbs.,i'm not the fastest guy on the team but i can ... A: Well Alex I'm not sure how to answer your question. You just said that you refuse to play ...
Starting to play again.....	8/18/2008
Q: I'm 31 yrs old and i'm joining a flag football team as a WR. I was a great wr in my younger years ... A: It is important to stretch your growing and hamstrings. Some stretches are placing your left ...
naming the holes/gaps	8/17/2008
Q: How do you name or tell which hole/gap is which? (1/2/3/A/B etc hole/gap) A: The A gap is used for defensive purposes. The A gap is between the center and guard. There is a ...
kicking field goals	8/16/2008
Q: Im 17 and just started kicking field goals for fun with my friends and after a couple attempts i can ... A: Well im not a kicking coach, but I can give you some simple tips, to help you practice. You ...
offensive lineman workouts	8/16/2008
Q: im a 6'0, 215 lbs. offensive guard and i was wondering what would be the greater-resulting workouts ... A: Chris I think you are hitting about everything to improve your leg strength. Just keep working ...
Zone Blocking	8/15/2008
Q: I've been a line coach in the past, but am now our teams WR's coach. This year and last, we've ... A: Wayne im in total agreement with you on this one. This zone blocking fad has sweep across ...
Football inspiration	8/13/2008
Q: Hey Jared, My son is 14 and in 8th grade. He is very athletic, playing basketball, baseball, and ... A: It sounds to me from his description he is the perfect build to play football. Tell your son ...
O-line for 8-9 yr olds.	8/13/2008
Q: I'm head coach for my sons team. We have a small 0-line with 2 bigger ends.Our league rules state ... A: Ken, my varsity football team started practice 3 days ago. We are working on the exact same ...
how can i do better as receiver	8/13/2008
Q: okay well i'm going into grade 12 now and i've haven't had the best hands during pass skelly or one ... A: Catching begins with confidence, you need to believe that you are going to catch the ball every ...
offensive line	8/13/2008
Q: On the O line as a tackle I have difficulty shooting forward and beating the other guy how can I ... A: You must work on your foot work. Agilities, jumping rope and over all quickness. Also if you ...
Tips on how to play Saftey position	8/12/2008
Q: my name is cedryk and im a freshman just about to start football in few days iv played Wr. pretty ... A: Playing good safety requires being a good tackler. You are the last person in the defense, if ...
qb	8/11/2008
Q: LAST YEAR I JUMPED FROM PRE TEEN FOOTBALL TO HIGH SCHOOL AND ENDED UP STARTING QUARTERBACK FOR ... A: Joseph I'm not sure that I understand your question that well. But I will answer your two ...
what position should i play	8/10/2008
Q: hey coach I'm 14 and I'm trying out for freshmen football and it's 2 more days. I'm 5 foot 4 i weigh ... A: A'elaf I would suggest you to go out for football, and work as hard as you can. If you give 100 ...
tackle box	8/9/2008
Q: how is the "tackle box" defined vertically/horizontally in high school football? does this "box" ... A: The tackle box does not move after the snap in a horizontal fashion. It does however move ...
Starting to play again.....	8/8/2008
Q: I'm 31 yrs old and i'm joining a flag football team as a WR. I was a great wr in my younger years ... A: John I guess it depends on how serious you a willing to take this league. I would suggest ...
Football for Women	8/7/2008
Q: I am considering trying out for a women's football team this fall and I need a bit of help. I'm ... A: Well the first thing that I would suggest is running. Football is a game of endurance and ...
QB breakdown from the huddle to the line	8/7/2008
Q: I have a 10 yr old son who has played since he was five both QB and linebacker. His first coach ... A: Tara usually the last person to break from the huddle is the qb. He is last to act because it ...
40 yard dash	8/7/2008
Q: Im a sophmore but im playing QB for our varsity football team. I was just wondering what i could do ... A: Well James to be honest I really don't think it will improve that much in that short of a period ...
kicking	8/6/2008
Q: my name is Alex and I am 5'7 and 120 lbs. I kick for my high school team but i cant get the ball as ... A: Alex I really don't have any tips to give to you without seeing you kick the ball. Make sure ...
College Football	8/6/2008
Q: I have always dreamed of playing football in college although I didn't play in high school, which I ... A: I would first say you did your self a great injustice by not playing high school football, ...
football	8/5/2008
Q: im a good football player i usually do widereceiver bt i like doing strong saftie more because i ... A: You should focus on the position that you like the best. If you believe that you are good ...
White knuckles	8/5/2008
Q: hi im josh and i play offensive and defensive line and on offense when blocking coaches and other ... A: Most often looking for white knuckles is done by defensive lineman. If the offensive lineman has ...
offensive line...HELP!!!	8/5/2008
Q: i went to our junior high teams football camp, and my coach made me play on the oline, preferably, ... A: Thomas if the kid playing nose is much bigger than you, focus on snapping the ball quickly. ...
what cand l do?	8/4/2008
Q: I am 15, 6"1 & 154 lbs. l currently live in the UK but l plan to move over to the US when l'm 18 to ... A: Ben two things that you need to do as a football player. 1st running sprints and stretching. ...
High School Varsity O-line	8/4/2008
Q: My son is a fine, hardworking kid. (Bench 250, Squat 425)He is entering his senior year and just ... A: Yes often my starting guards are under 200 pounds. I like smaller guards that can pull. If a ...
How to be a good Fullback	8/3/2008
Q: Hey, my football camp just ended and im the best shape I have ever been in. I really don't want to ... A: Matt I would encourage you to just keep running everyday until the season begins. Be sure to ...
drill	8/3/2008
Q: is there any drills on playing o lins or d line that i can do that will get me ready A: Some good drills to do are squats, jumping rope, running and duck walks. Running through cones ...
offense	8/3/2008
Q: My son is playing pop warner, this is the start of his second year as a 12 yr old Pee Wee. Last ... A: Your son does need to understand the playbook. Maybe talking to the coach and having him go ...
offensive line...HELP!!!	8/2/2008
Q: i went to our junior high teams football camp, and my coach made me play on the oline, preferably, ... A: You need to learn to be as physical as possible. You need to be mean and over aggresive. When ...
Being a better wide receiver	8/2/2008
Q: Mr. Noel, I am going to be a freshman in high school in 1 month. I have made the decision that I ... A: Jeff I can give you 3 general tips that will help you become a better receiver and give you a ...
High School Varsity O-line	8/2/2008
Q: My son is a fine, hardworking kid. (Bench 250, Squat 425)He is entering his senior year and just ... A: I don't really know the politics of the school, and the reason for the decision. But I do ...
getting noticed by colleges	8/2/2008
Q: my names Lucas I'm a sophomore WR at a smaller school, I'm 6'1, 160lbs and I run a 4.6 40, also my ... A: Lucas The number 1 thing to do is play well on the field. Flim all of your games so that by ...
Poisition	8/1/2008
Q: I know you dont like people asking you what poistion they should play because i know its gets ... A: Jordan it sounds to me with your speed the position for you is offensive or defensive line. You ...
becoming a qb	7/30/2008
Q: hell my name is AJ... i am going to be a freshmen this upcoming year. I am a quarterback and have ... A: Aj it sounds like you have the physical stats to play varsity as a freshman. But you can't ...
offensive line or defensive line	7/29/2008
Q: am i to small to play offensive line man, im a freshman in high school and i weigh 138 pounds and 5 ... A: Parker using your quickness will work to your advantage both on the offensive and denfense side ...
how to stay calm	7/29/2008
Q: Im 13 im about 5'7 and I play Tight End i can also run a 5.53 on the 40. Everytime we do offensive ... A: Everyone gets nervous, when you play any sport. The way to overcome nerves, is to be confident. ...
footbal	7/29/2008
Q: i know your a offence coach but i need help I'm a d end who needs help on getting past the O line to ... A: Steve you need to be quick off the ball. Stay low and attack the tackle with your inside arm, ...
Wide Receiver Walkon	7/29/2008
Q: I would really like to play college football but i dont really have a real history with the game. I ... A: What I would work on before trying to walk on at any school, at the college level, is your ...
Arm Strength	7/26/2008
Q: hey my name is taylor and i was wondering what workouts i could do or anything else that would help ... A: There are many other things that can help, but I would be able to help you unless I was working ...
Am I big enough to play high school football?	7/25/2008
Q: I'm going into my freshman year of high school this year and I really want to play football. I'm ... A: Jeff even though you a pretty small, it you really want to play football you can. Football ...
get by the bump as a tight end	7/25/2008
Q: i have big trouble against the bump when i go out on a route, the LB always gets a good bump on me. ... A: Step one is not to run straight ahead, to where the lb is standing. You know your route he ...
fullback/catching	7/24/2008
Q: i want to be a full back, but i can't catch hardly at all. the only catches i do catch, are near ... A: Bobby it is important to catch the ball as a fullback. Fullback make a lot of short receptions ...
Quarterback	7/24/2008
Q: My question to you is more psychological than physical, and any way you can help me answer it I will ... A: Erik i'm sorry to tell you their really isn't anything that i know of for nerves. I'm 30 years ...
How to show my coaches i have hands just as good as a WR	7/24/2008
Q: I am a TE going into 8th. I am 5'7 I get a 5.55 on my 40 and i have sure-hands. I have always put it ... A: I think the only piece of advice that I can give you is to go after practice and talk to the ...
playing center on the o-line	7/23/2008
Q: hey jared i am a 15 year old junior in florida and i play starting center for my varsity team im ... A: I think that at your size and strength, you have a good chance of playing college football. ...
Arm Strength	7/23/2008
Q: hey my name is taylor and i was wondering what workouts i could do or anything else that would help ... A: The biggest thing is lifting weights. Doing arm curls, reverse curls and bench press. The ...
8 yr old running back	7/23/2008
Q: I have a 8 yr old running back on my team. He is the fastest 8 yr old I have seen, he is the ... A: Coach D this is a hard question. I would try to encourage him to do your best everyday in ...
recruiting	7/23/2008
Q: coach noel i am going to play my first year of varsity football. i have a good chance of starting. i ... A: Well I would first suggest to you not to get hung up on making the D1 level. Of course it ...
Position	7/22/2008
Q: I am currently in the process of moving and I'm going from a team that was one of the worst in the ... A: Jake your best bet is to find out who your new coach is. Then get with him as soon as possible, ...
Youth strength and conditioning	7/22/2008
Q: My son is 12 years old going into Junior High. He's played football in a competitive flag football ... A: Jim I would focus on getting your son flexible and in good cardiovascular shape. Flexiblity is ...
I havent played for a year,	7/21/2008
Q: I played football my 8th grade year and quit in my 9th grade year, and I was wondering how I could ... A: Adam all you need to do is start running everyday until the season gets here. Run a combination ...
Try for fullback?	7/21/2008
Q: I'm an o lineman who is 6'1" and 250 lbs yet run a 5 flat 40. Should i try for fullback because o ... A: What I would suggest is talking to the coaching staff before the season begins. Express your ...
tight end	7/21/2008
Q: i am a defensive tackle rite now but i will be in highschool next year an i would really like to be ... A: Kyle first you need to talk to the Coach about trying out for tight end. Let him now that you ...
Getting Off the Line	7/21/2008
Q: I am a 6' 5", 300 lb defensive and offensive lineman. The thing is, I'm only in eighth grade. On ... A: For starters I would start jumping rope every single day. This will help you with having ...
Linemen	7/19/2008
Q: I am entering my freshman football this year, I am hoping i can play D-line. What areas of my should ... A: There are 4 basic lifts that should be the core of any football players work out. 1st the ...
how can i get better	7/18/2008
Q: i am 14 and weigh 106 i want to get faster stronger quicker what do i do to get to that....and i ... A: Glenn it is important to understand that getting better or faster or stronger isn't going to ...
offensive line or defensive line	7/17/2008
Q: am i to small to play offensive line man, im a freshman in high school and i weigh 138 pounds and 5 ... A: Parker you are a little small for a freshman lineman. But if you use proper technique, and your ...
Linebacker Question	7/17/2008
Q: Hey coach, I'm a Freshman linebacker. I seem to have a little more strength then anyone else on the ... A: Speed doesn't come over night. It is something that you have to work on year round. I would ...
Hot reads and progression	7/15/2008
Q: Coach, When your in a six man protection against a base defense, how do you handle hot reads and ... A: Our team seems to run the same formations as your team does. Often we face 4-3 defenses. Our ...
I need advice on how to make the starting fullback for freshman football.	7/14/2008
Q: I'm 14 an trying to get in shape for football season in a month. I am 5'11 172 pounds. I've never ... A: Patrick make sure that you are in great shape before the season gets here. I would suggest ...
Hot reads and progression	7/11/2008
Q: Coach, When your in a six man protection against a base defense, how do you handle hot reads and ... A: Mike I would like you to give me a little more info on this topic. First what is your offenses ...
Offensive Lineman's Workout???	7/10/2008
Q: I am a first year Offensive Lineman 5 foot 8 in. 175 Lbs, trying out for my high school's freshman ... A: Keith the areas of your body that you want strengthen are your legs, and chest. You should be ...
agility	7/9/2008
Q: Hey coach...I'm 5'11 and 210 pounds...I'm our tail back running behind and even bigger fullback...i ... A: Trey I would suggest in going with what has work for you this far in your football career. If ...
Help with the tailback position	7/8/2008
Q: Hey....well ive been a wideout/tightend since 8th grade and next year im told i am being moved to ... A: Get in great physical shape. You need to be one of the best conditioned players on the team. ...
My main problem as a tail back	7/8/2008
Q: Hey 1st and foremost I'd like to to thank you for reading my question. My name is Carl and I play ... A: Creatin, is a good weight lifter supplement, for gaining mass, that has been around for a long ...
My main problem as a tail back	7/6/2008
Q: Hey 1st and foremost I'd like to to thank you for reading my question. My name is Carl and I play ... A: Blocking is mostly about effort and desire. You need to treat a block, like you were getting ...
I'm thinking about trying out for the wide receiver position	7/5/2008
Q: I'm 16 6'3 184 and thinking about trying out for football for the first time in the States (military ... A: Andre, football is a game of being mentally tough. Practices are hard and demanding, but ...
Help	7/4/2008
Q: Im a quarterback, my high school coach says i can become the next Vince Young if i can become more ... A: Get on the internet and go to QB drills at Youtube.com. There are some drills on thier that ...
How can I improve my 40 time?	7/3/2008
Q: Hey coach. I'm going into my freshman year this year. Most of the team already showed up to ... A: I have answered this question before. But I will try and help you. First be sure to stretch ...
playing qb	7/3/2008
Q: i want to try out for quarterback for my junior high team. but theres a kid who can throw farther ... A: All I can suggest is working as hard as you can at being the best qb as you can. Be positive, ...
Youth football spread offense	7/3/2008
Q: I am the head coach and offensive coordinator for a youth team in California. I want to run a spread ... A: Personally I think that to install the zone blocking scheme for youth football would be to ...
route running	7/2/2008
Q: I am a small very fast receiver. My coach recently told me that if I could learn how to run better ... A: The only way to get better at running receiver routes better is by practicing them. Learn how ...
what else do i need to do	7/1/2008
Q: i'm a local youth football coach been it for three years now and i love it. played football in ... A: The biggest step is having experience as a coach. You have the right idea about, moving up to ...
Center	6/30/2008
Q: Coach- I am going into my junior year in high school and need some help on the center position. Just ... A: Ryan the first step in getting to college to play football is being a starting on your high ...
football	6/27/2008
Q: i can throw a football about fifty yards ( one of the small ones) and one of the NFL size about ... A: Daniel talk to the coach about giving you a shot at qb. If he says no, then ask him why. He ...
My son, Tony, football player, age 13	6/26/2008
Q: My son, Tony came up to the midget level at the age of 12. He plays Pop Warner football. He just ... A: This is a tough question, because I see this all the time at all levels of football. The only ...
football rb	6/26/2008
Q: i am 12 yrs. old and i play litte league football and im wanted to become a running back how do i ... A: Lyndon all I can advise you to do is to talk to your coach. Tell him that you would like a chance ...
Wide-Receiver	6/24/2008
Q: I am 14 yrs old and i am going 2 be a sophomore next yr. I want to start at wide-receiver, i know i ... A: Well Allen I hate to burst your bubble, but shaving .4 tens of a second off your 40 time is next ...
Trying out as a HS Freshman	6/23/2008
Q: Is it important to try out as a freshman for the high school football team if one wants to play ... A: I would most defiantly encourage you to go out for the team this year. You won't believe what ...
Full Back	6/22/2008
Q: I'am 14 and football starts next week for the freshman team. Iam 5 11 and weigh 155. Is there any ... A: Chance stay low, low man always wins. Work as hard as you can, run the ball as hard as you ...
Confused	6/22/2008
Q: My name is B.J. and i am 14 going on 15. i play football at marshall high school and we have alt of ... A: BJ if you are lucky enough to get recruited to college and have the grades to match, most college ...
Position?	6/20/2008
Q: I was wondering what position you think would be a good fit for me? I am 5'4.5" 130 lbs. I am 14 ... A: Will it is hard to say, on such limited information. I would suggest just working as hard as ...
My Arm	6/20/2008
Q: okay my problem is that I know for a fact that from pass expriences I can throw the deep balls, the ... A: Robert I would suggest asking your coaches as many questions as you can. Try to understand ...
How do i become better	6/20/2008
Q: Hey coach I'm going to be a sophomore and play varsity football. I was just wondering how do i ... A: A great attitude and work ethic. Just because you are fast and have good hands doesn't mean that ...
football	6/16/2008
Q: I'm a quterback going into 7 grade and i need to know how far i need to throw the football?i can ... A: Steve I really can't answer your question. I have never seen you play the game. I would ...
WHAT POSITION SHOULD I PLAy?	6/16/2008
Q: I'M A GIRL AND I'M TRYING OUT FOR MY FIRST TIME IN FOOTBALL AND I WAS WONDERING POSITION I SHOULD ... A: I would suggest that you try out for the offensive line or defensive line. You have good size ...
Zone blocking	6/15/2008
Q: Coach: I am a defensive line coach at the HS varsity level. Our offensive line coach became ill and ... A: This is a great question. And probable to long to answer over an e-mail. My kids also have a ...
how can i become a football coach???	6/15/2008
Q: I don't really know why but I am positive that i want to be a football coach. I have never played ... A: Well first off John Madden football, has nothing to do with real football. It might in some ...
Becoming a better Tight end	6/14/2008
Q: I'm a senior, I am 6 foot 5 and i weight in at 240. I have a few questions, coach and i hope you can ... A: I would suggest running sprints daily. Also running hills, sprinting up and down hill will ...
Starting football	6/14/2008
Q: Hey coach, I'm a freshmen going to be a sophomore next year its going to be my first year playing ... A: Adam the only advise I have for you is running daily and being in the best possible shape before ...
Position	6/12/2008
Q: My name is David and i am a sophomore in high school. i have a 5 flat forty and am about 5'5" and ... A: What I mean by footwork, is primarily back pedaling. You need to be able to read the qb and ...
HELP	6/11/2008
Q: This is my first year playing after taking about a 2 year break. Because of my size, I obviously ... A: The best advice I can give you is to go into the season in the best shape you posible can. ...
What are some good tips for a first year Quarterback?	6/10/2008
Q: Hey, this is my first year as a quarterback for my team and I was wondering if you could give me ... A: Learn to read the defensive coverage. Understand the differences between cover 1,2 and 3. ...
Quarterbacking	6/10/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old sophomore quarterback and I need some advice. How do I become the best quarterback ... A: On deep passes it is very important to not float the ball high. This is when balls get pick off ...
Defencive back or wide reciver	6/9/2008
Q: and i was wondering if there is a way i can put on extra meat so i don't get knocked down as easy, i ... A: Matt you need to get on a eating program, which includes lots of proteins. Foods like peanut ...
What position?	6/8/2008
Q: My dad and my coach are trying to talk me into playing Offensive Tackle. But, i think i would get ... A: Robert offensive tackle or defensive tackle sound to me like perfect positions for you. You ...
Bump n run	6/8/2008
Q: I play CB in a 4-6 defence. I'm expected to bump the reciever at the line with only one safety ... A: Well Kal in most bump and run situations you don't want the receiver to beat you immediately to ...
JV football tryouts	6/7/2008
Q: I am 5'3" and only 100lbs.,just turned 14 in May,and want to try out for JV football this summer. I ... A: Zak you need be confident in your abilities. Hitting the weight room and getting in physical ...
Workout	6/7/2008
Q: This is the same person that asked about staying at WR or becoming a TE because of runnning a new ... A: I like to recommend to use a pyramid system when lifting. The idea is to start with low weight ...
hello	6/6/2008
Q: hey there i was just wondering i live in Canada is it possible for me to get into the nfl and if so ... A: Mitch getting to the NFL should be the least of your worries. You need to focus on making it ...
Quarterback	6/6/2008
Q: I'm a rising freshman that is coming from a option style and going to a spread offence that trows a ... A: Your decision making skills will come by listen to the coach on where to deliver the ball. In the ...
Help	6/4/2008
Q: Im a quarterback, my high school coach says i can become the next Vince Young if i can become more ... A: Kenny I believe that you just need more throwing practice. Practice throwing to a spot, on ...
Quarterbacking	6/4/2008
Q: I'm a 15 year old sophomore quarterback and I need some advice. How do I become the best quarterback ... A: Robert you need to study under your offensive coach, as much as possible. Ask lots of ...
What postition should i play	6/2/2008
Q: Im starting football on my freshman team. This will be the first year ive played and i dont know ... A: If I were you I would go out for both positions and then let the coach decide what position he ...
freshman football	6/2/2008
Q: I'm fourteen years old and I want to play Freshman football next year. I don't know what to try out ... A: Well Anthony I don;t really know that much about you. But it sounds like you like physical ...
do you think I have a chance in high school football?	6/1/2008
Q: I'm Ken Javier. I'm 5'6" weighing about 125 lbs. and going to be a junior in high school, I'm trying ... A: Ken it sounds from your writing that you are small for football. I would suggest lifting ...
Devolping better hands	5/31/2008
Q: Hey coach. I'm Ryley, i am in the ninth grade and my coaches moved me up to the varsity team but ... A: Ryley you simple just need to catch more passes. Get you and friend and play catch. Practice ...
Linebacker	5/29/2008
Q: Hey, my name is jackson. You might recognize this email because me and my brother use the same one. ... A: Jackson it is kind of hard to give you drills to do without you having pads on. The only thing I ...
football	5/28/2008
Q: I am 14 years old and am going to play my first year on my varsity football team. I can bench press ... A: For 14 years old your strength and size are great! But if you run a 5.8 fourty that is pretty ...
8th grade quarterback	5/28/2008
Q: my son is 13 almost 14 in 8th grade and has a passion for football, especially as QB. i am sending ... A: This varies depending on what type of offense your team is running. So numbers aren't really ...
8th grade quarterback	5/28/2008
Q: my son is 13 almost 14 in 8th grade and has a passion for football, especially as QB. i am sending ... A: If you have any hopes of him playing at the collegiate level, I would consider entering him in ...
New to Football	5/26/2008
Q: My friend who plays WR for my high school has recently played with me and a few of my friends. In ... A: Brian as a soccer player im sure you have good foot work. I think you should defiantly play ...
how can i get back into shape for next season	5/26/2008
Q: i am going to be a junior next year but i didnt play my sophmore year i have gained alot of weight i ... A: Carlos you are a big guy and coaches are always looking for big guys. But I don't think D-end ...
defensive end	5/26/2008
Q: I play defensive end but everyone seems to be surprised when I tell them they say I'm either to ... A: Stay where your at, and prove them all wrong. Play with an attitude, like you have something to ...
Left offensive Tackle	5/25/2008
Q: Sir, My son Kevin Jr is a rising High School Jr. He is 6'1, 288 and will play tackle next season. ... A: I would suggest having Kevin jump rope everyday. It sounds simple but it is great way to get the ...
help	5/22/2008
Q: ok i have a question about some good ways i can get faster and some tips in general for my upcoming ... A: The best way to get faster is running and stretching every day. Short sprints, that work on your ...
Question about playbook diagrams	5/19/2008
Q: Please look at the entry for "F" and the entry for "H" in the following football terminology ... A: Mike often times the (H)back is often considered a hybrid type position. Part tight end part ...
Becoming a dominant Left Tackle	5/18/2008
Q: Are there any drills or is there anything in general that can help me become a dominant Left Tackle? ... A: Nick there really isn't anything that I can tell you over the Internet that will make you a ...
Hands/Focus	5/18/2008
Q: Hey coach lately at practice I've sort of lost my focus or mojo becuase usually I have complete ... A: Richard I would like to make sure that you are using the window or diamond technique. For ...
How should I prepare for JV football?	5/18/2008
Q: I'm 14 right now, almost 15, a freshman in HS. I'm going to do JV football next year. I'm not too ... A: Eric, I think that running track was a good idea, for you. Track will help you a great deal ...
d-fense	5/17/2008
Q: My name is Isaac and i am in the 7th grade, almost 8th. I am 13 years old, 5'6", and 160 lbs. I ... A: Isaac I would suggest just trying to get into the best shape you can before the season gets ...
How to get faster.	5/15/2008
Q: I am 5'9'' and wheigh 130 I have hardly any fat and lost of mussle but its mostly uper body. What ... A: Austin I would suggest just working on each drill that the coaches give you this season as hard ...
freshman tight end	5/14/2008
Q: I am a freshman tight end and will be playing for the best football team in my stae. I have been ... A: Mead it sounds to me like you have good strength for your age. I would think if you work very ...
my position	5/14/2008
Q: Im going to be a jr next year im 5'7 155 lbs and run a 4.63 and i bench press 235 last year i played ... A: Tquarius I think you should talk to your coaches before the season gets here. Ask them where ...
How to get better	5/12/2008
Q: My name is Todd. I bench 95, squat 180, and dead lift 250. I had one touchdown and 3 catches last ... A: To increase your speed, you need to run sprints, and strech daily. Flexability and sprint work ...
Football becoming a better Tight End	5/11/2008
Q: hey my name is Shawn and im a freshman i was 1st string this year on freshmna but next year i dont ... A: Shawn, to be honest your speed is somewhat slow. You need to work on your speed. Between now ...
i think im not built for football	5/10/2008
Q: my name is AJ bunn and i go to BHMS and will be going to RBHS next year. all my friends are doing ... A: AJ, The first thing you need to do to play football, is get rid of the negative attitude. It ...
WR or FS	5/9/2008
Q: hey there Jared im a senior in highschool, I played free safety for my schools team this last ... A: Mark this is a good question. I know that most college coaches don't care what position you ...
My Size	5/8/2008
Q: I used to be a running back and really fast but I was severely injured and took a year off from ... A: Tony, I would first like to suggest changing any bad eating habits. This isn't easy to do but ...
week be4 tournament	5/8/2008
Q: In a week and a day i have a football tournament. I'm in JV football and im a starting cornerback. ... A: The tournament is coming very quickly, so there isn't to much you can really do that quickly. ...
cleats	5/6/2008
Q: is it ok to wear soccer cleats for football? I wore them for most of the football season and they ... A: Jeff I think the only advantage to football cleats is that most of them are mids to high tops, ...
Offensive guard	5/6/2008
Q: i am playing right guard this season and its my first time playing this position and most of the ... A: Drake I would advise you to start or keep working hard in the weight room. But there are ways ...
Defensive End	5/3/2008
Q: I am going to play varsity football next year and i want to get my bench up and my agility. Do you ... A: Deniz, I think your size is fine for playing D-end. As far as getting stronger I think that is ...
Offensive line	5/2/2008
Q: Hey there, i am 18 years old 6'4'' leaning towards 6'5'' and weighing in a 330 lbs. I currently am ... A: Eissa, you are a big boy! That doesn't have that much experience. So I think that getting in ...
WR question	5/2/2008
Q: I am currently and 8th grade and im around 6 ft tall. I don't lift but i will be lifting in the ... A: George you have to start somewhere. You are so young. Starting before your freshman year is ...
Tight End or something else,	5/1/2008
Q: I am soon starting out freshman football tryouts, and am thus far unsure of the position i should ... A: Taylor, I think tight end would be a good place for you to play. Being really fast is not all ...
dropping back to throw	5/1/2008
Q: I am having trouble with five and seven step drops when I have to plant and throw on the fifth step ... A: The only thing that I can suggest is practicing this as much as possible, until it becomes ...
better qb	5/1/2008
Q: ok im 5'8 160 pounds 210 bench 350 squat..i think im very good i can throw 60-65 yards i run a 4.9 ... A: Well Sam it sounds like you are successful already. Often times a lot of coaches end up ...
better running back	4/30/2008
Q: Im 19 about 5'8" 150 pounds and will be attempting to walk on to a division 3 football program this ... A: Justin, just make sure that you are in tip top shape before the season ever starts. Start ...
Defensive End	4/30/2008
Q: I'm 15 years old. I was wondering how I could become a better Defensive End I know that you're an ... A: The key to playing good standard d-end is getting off the ball. Anticipate the snap, and fire ...
becoming bigger over the summer	4/29/2008
Q: I'm currently a 5'9 freshman quarterback, weigh around 135 lbs, and bench 115 pounds. I just started ... A: Woody, three main lifting techniques will serve you very well. The first is the bench press. ...
Half-back or Otherwise	4/27/2008
Q: I am going to be an 8th grader next year and i want to get a tip on which position to go out for. I ... A: Jacob, it sounds like to me you would be a good candidate to become a tight end. When I used ...
how to get better	4/26/2008
Q: Noel. I play runningback for my varsity team. i can start next year if i work really hard. i am 5' ... A: Well one great way to gain speed is running track. If you are not in track then, running ...
Workout Routine	4/26/2008
Q: I am currently in ninth grade, I am about 6'3 and and 230lbs. I started right guard last year and ... A: Jacob it sounds to me that you have great size, to be a good lineman. I don't have a routine ...
working out + football practice	4/24/2008
Q: is it ok for me to work out and have football practice all in the same day? A: Yes I think it is ok. You are probable a young and full of energy. Just make sure not to over ...
wing t offense	4/23/2008
Q: can you run the wing t offense out of a shotgun alignment A: Interesting question, personally I have never coached against another team that had ran anything ...
formations	4/23/2008
Q: hey coach, i live in England and its not as big over here obviously, but I'm old enough now to play ... A: Lewis, the qb position is the most important position on the field. You are the leader of the ...
This comin up football season	4/23/2008
Q: well i havent had the best high school fotball career n this is my senior year and i play free ... A: Devonte, I would suggest staying at your current position. You have experience at that ...
Position	4/22/2008
Q: I played freshmen football last year but i was not good enought to play alot. now im playing goali ... A: Rich I think that if you have good speed, maybe a good defensive spot for you would be outside ...
hands	4/22/2008
Q: I already have pretty good hands but there is always room for improvement is there any drills or ... A: Kristian, practice makes perfect, so the more you balls you catch the better you will be. Always ...
Position	4/20/2008
Q: I am a 8th grader 5'6 i run a 4'6 my vert is 24 i made a lot of interseptions my little league year ... A: CJ, It sounds to me that you have really good speed, and a good understanding of how to play ...
what postion should i play in freshman football	4/20/2008
Q: I am 14 5'1" 102 pounds and i want 2 play freshman football..i played little league and i was the ... A: Glenn your size is small, for a freshman but it sounds like you have a lot of desire to be a ...
Postions	4/20/2008
Q: I play for Foley High School (wear julio jones came from) and this past season i was on the freshmen ... A: Trey to answer this question, with out seeing you play or practice would be very hard. It ...
being recruited	4/19/2008
Q: I started last year for my team at strong safety, i run a 4.6 and can squat 325 but i havent ... A: Mitch, this kind of thing happens all the time. First thing that I would do is to ask your ...
HS Football	4/17/2008
Q: i'm going going into 9th grade, and im 6'1 200 lbs. I want to play offense but, do not want to be a ... A: Well LJ, I don't really know about how fast or strong you are, but it does sound like you have ...
position	4/16/2008
Q: I am going into high school next year and want to play football but i am not sure what position i ... A: Matthew the best thing that I can suggest is talking to the coach about what your interest are ...
Man on Man/quickness	4/15/2008
Q: I need help with techniques or things I can do to get quicker/faster and things for man on man. My ... A: Richard, this is a good question. You must be a receiver that is easily jammed at the line of ...
youth football	4/15/2008
Q: coach, I am a youth (10-12) football coach with one year experience as head coach. our league ... A: I haven't ever heard of a league saying that you couldn't have wide outs before. Where is this ...
i want to be an offensive lineman	4/14/2008
Q: I am a freshman in high school. I am a little over 6 ft tall and weigh about 225 lbs. I want to know ... A: Brain, it sounds like you have great size to play O-line, which is good. The first piece of ...
Reading Defenses	4/14/2008
Q: What do the linebackers usually do when the defense is a Cover-2? Cover-3? Also what parts of the ... A: Quinn this is a good question. Linebackers in a cover 2 or a cover 3 will most often have the ...
hey coach	4/12/2008
Q: Hey coach what should I weigh to be a junior varsity runningback. A: Garet I have had running backs that were all different sizes. What I look for in a good back ...
position	4/11/2008
Q: im a sopmore in high school im 15 run like a 4.7 and i do track i can find a position for me im 5 11 ... A: Well Cory, I would suggest using your speed a slender frame at the receiver position. Most ...
quarterback reading the defense	4/11/2008
Q: how should a quarterback read the defense in a passing situation? do you first look at how the ... A: Kevin everything that you are saying is on the right track. The key is being able to process ...
football	4/10/2008
Q: Im about 5'8 and about 165 pounds I run about a 4.85 40 yard dash, and im a sophmore, i just want ... A: Zach, this is most impressive workout I have seen by a kid that has ask for advice so far! I ...
how to get in shape	4/10/2008
Q: Mr. Noel, I know you are a offensive coach, but i need some advice on how to get into shape. My name ... A: I would think that at your size, you will not play linebacker at the semi pro or arena level. ...
football	4/7/2008
Q: Mr. Noel I play football for JV and our Varsity coach just wants speed! He doesn't look for heart ... A: Steve first let me say that keep up the hard work. The coaches will notice this in the long run. ...
Defensive calls	4/5/2008
Q: What are coaches referring to when they talk about 50 personnel or 40 personnel? For example "it's ... A: Usually what they mean is how many Defensive line men are in the game, example would be 4 or 5 ...
Switching Positions	4/3/2008
Q: Im 16 yrs. old a sophmore in high school 5'11 and 170 lbs. I bench 215 and squat 330 and I'm coming ... A: If I were you, I would first go see all of the coaches, and tell them that you were a sophmore ...
football	3/5/2008
Q: ..also can you give me a few workout routines i can do myself to help me get ready for a tryout ... A: I would not go the arena route. This will permentally ruin your college eligibility. (IF you ...

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