USA Football

Fifteen (15) NFL clubs hosted a USA Football Coaching School at their practice facilities in 2007 and more than two dozen teams will host one in 2008.

In addition to progressive classroom and on-the-field football instruction from top high school coaches, participating youth coaches are introduced to best communication practices toward players, parents, and officials, fostering positive and fun experiences for all involved with the sport. 

“We look forward to growing our coaching school schedule and making our program even stronger in 2008,” says USA Football Executive Director SCOTT HALLENBECK.  “The best way to shape America’s favorite sport at the youth level is to provide coaches with resources to become quality instructors and mentors.  We’re doing that in an exciting way, thanks in large part to NFL clubs – all of which care about this game and their communities.”

Inspirational keynote speakers are featured at every USA Football coaching school.  The 2007 roster included:

• JOE MORRIS, former NFL All-Star running back (New York Giants, Cleveland Browns)
• DAVID THORNTON, Tennessee Titans linebacker
• JIM TOMSULA, San Francisco 49ers defensive line coach
• JEFF KING, Carolina Panthers tight end

New York Jets Head Coach ERIC MANGINI is USA Football’s coaching program advisor and spokesperson.  In addition to coaching schools, USA Football’s comprehensive coaching program offers:

• Two levels of online coaching courses at USAFootball.com, implementing 2-D and 3-D animation. In addition to football, the courses include insight on communication with players, parents, and game officials.
• USAFootball.com coach’s guide covering topics from game planning to health and safety.
• USAFootball.com practice planner, interactive playbook, and drills library.
• USAFootball.com "Ask the Expert" question and answer feature. Experts include 30-year NFL coaching veteran TOM BASS and other experienced youth and high school coaches.
• USA Football's annual coaching membership is $14.99. Members also receive a Pro Football Hall of Fame pass and a USA Football Magazine subscription.

NFL clubs which hosted 2007 USA Football Coaching Schools:

•  Buffalo Bills

• Carolina Panthers

• Chicago Bears

• Denver Broncos

• Indianapolis Colts

• Minnesota Vikings

• New England Patriots

• New Orleans Saints

• New York Giants

• Pittsburgh Steelers

• St. Louis Rams

• San Diego Chargers

• San Francisco 49ers

• Seattle Seahawks

• Tennessee Titans

About USA Football

USA Football is a non-profit organization leading the development of youth, high school, and international amateur football.  In its role as the national governing body of America’s favorite sport, USA Football provides programs and resources to inspire participation and further strengthen the quality of the game.  USA Football was endowed by the NFL and NFL Players Association in 2002.  For more information, visit www.USAFootball.com.