First time coaching (youth flag football)

[staylor26]

Ages 4-6. Had my first conditioning practice today and found out my entire team hasn't ever played before, so needless to say, I have my work cut out for me.

Any tips?

[TLO]

Make sure the kids have fun.

[TLO]

Also don't get into a "brawl" with any of the other parents.

[KCUnited]

Sounds like a blank canvas for you to work with

Lean into that to make a positive impact on them that they’ll carry on in life

[RunKC]

My son is 8 and is in his 2nd year and loves it. His coaches use different colored wristbands for each kid on the field and have a program on their iPad that has all the plays. In the huddle they choose the play and show them the play being run (like a gif) and each kid knows what to do based on their wristband color.

When the kids need to sub on the field they just have them give their wristband to them.

Really simple and really effective

[MarkDavis'Haircut]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Ages 4-6. Had my first conditioning practice today and found out my entire team hasn't ever played before, so needless to say, I have my work cut out for me.

Any tips?

Sign Mahomes

[wazu]

I coached for years. That age is ROUGH. For that age a playbook with a laminated card that has 4 offensive plays on one side, and a defensive formation you want to run on the other side so you can point them all to where they need to be.

Work extensively on just running one play at first. Snapping the ball cleanly, proper hand-off technique so they don't drop the ball during the exchange. On defense some flag pulling drills - get in front of the runner first so they have to slow down. On the outside corners stress to guard the sideline and force the runner back inside.

Those are first things off the top of my head. If you can get that all working you'll probably be a few miles ahead of most of the teams on opening day.

[Pablo]

I've only ever coached soccer for that age group - but good luck dude. You're herding cats out there.

Just be a fun coach and get ready to tie the shit out of some shoes.

[Titty Meat]

Don't fight other parents at games like Tooge did

[lewdog]

I just coached Tball for 4-6 year olds. Practice the basics in small groups of 3-4 so they aren't standing around. Besides yourself, you'll want two other parents to help. Practice should not exceed more than 45 minutes.

Basics of throwing, catching and flag pulling at different stations. Kids at that age also like to run so setup some cones for them to run in and out of.

Keep it fun and basic. Some of the kids liked the team cheer (Go "Mascot!") at the end more than anything.

Popsicles at the end of each practice will make you the best coach.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I just coached Tball for 4-6 year olds. Practice the basics in small groups of 3-4 so they aren't standing around. Besides yourself, you'll want two other parents to help. Practice should not exceed more than 45 minutes.

Basics of throwing, catching and flag pulling at different stations. Kids at that age also like to run so setup some cones for them to run in and out of.

Keep it fun and basic. Some of the kids liked the team cheer (Go "Mascot!") at the end more than anything.

Popsicles at the end of each practice will make you the best coach.

Any hot trim show up to the games?

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by Titty Meat

Any hot trim show up to the games?

Are you kidding? Youth sports are loaded with hot milfs and tons of trim spectating. Add in Arizona and they're always wearing shorts or nice fitting clothes year round.

You need to get yourself a child!

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Are you kidding? Youth sports are loaded with hot milfs and tons of trim spectating. Add in Arizona and they're always wearing shorts or nice fitting clothes year round.

You need to get yourself a child!

I'm good on the kids. How bout I uh come watch you coach a game?

[scho63]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Are you kidding? Youth sports are loaded with hot milfs and tons of trim spectating. Add in Arizona and they're always wearing shorts or nice fitting clothes year round.

You need to get yourself a child!

So now we know your motivation for being the T-ball coach.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by lewdog

I just coached Tball for 4-6 year olds. Practice the basics in small groups of 3-4 so they aren't standing around. Besides yourself, you'll want two other parents to help. Practice should not exceed more than 45 minutes.

Basics of throwing, catching and flag pulling at different stations. Kids at that age also like to run so setup some cones for them to run in and out of.

Keep it fun and basic. Some of the kids liked the team cheer (Go "Mascot!") at the end more than anything.

Popsicles at the end of each practice will make you the best coach.

This is good advice above. I coached competitive little league baseball for 10 years. youth football for 5 and sports I had no clue on how to coach, soccer/basketball for 2 years.

It has to be fun. Look for frills that are fun but improve their skills. Social time as a team around 8-9 years is essential later to winning.

I googled all kinds of fun drills to do. I knew jack shit about soccer. I hung a stuffed bear in the goal and gave a treat to a kid that could hit it. They were the best team by far in the league at striking the ball. Had a neighborhood kid show them how to strike a ball etc... If your heart is in the right place,

As long as your hearts in the right place it will be a positive experience for the kids and you. Never forget its about the kids and you'll be fine. From your posts in here it seems very likely that kids will want to play for you. And your heart is in the right place. Keep it up.