ACC and Big Ten FUNdamentals clinics draw kids and smiles
By Joe Frollo Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:19am
Kids learn by doing.
And the more they enjoy it, the more they retain it and the better the chance of them trying again.
More than 1,000 children age 5 to 14 took part in USA Football FUNdamentals clinics in Indianapolis and Charlotte, N.C., as part of the Big Ten and ACC championship weekends.
Youngsters participated in football drills that included throwing, running, catching and tackling as part of a fun, non-contact youth football experience.
“The focus is on fun but at the same time they are learning,” said Frank Priami, USA Football events manager.
NCAA posters help combat high temperatures with smart approach to practice
By Will Frasure Fri, 08/05/2011 - 1:59pm
Top help prevent illness and dehydration during record-setting heat waves sweeping across the nation, the NCAA is providing parents, players and coaches with good advice to combat high temperatures.
The NCAA has released three posters that are free and available to download from the Internet. The posters warn athletes and coaches about the dangers of the August heat and how to prepare for it. They feature slogans such as “Beat the Heat” and “Tackling Two-a-days” and list a number of ways to cope.
Staying cool: The essentials for dealing with the August heat
By Will Frasure Thu, 08/04/2011 - 12:36pm
Coaches face a dilemma every August.
On one hand, the start of the preseason means getting their players in shape, but they have to do it during the hottest time of the year. This combination forces them to monitor how much they push their players during the late summer heat.
