I tweeted this earlier this week, and the more I sat with it, the more I realized how much it captured what I feel about coaching JV football: “JV football
It’s Clinic Season!!! Outside of the first day of double sessions, clinic season is my favorite time of the football year. The chance to listen to guys smarter than you,
Every offseason, we do the same thing as coaches. We grab the playbook, flip through the pages, and ask ourselves a dangerous question: “What should we add this year?” Or,
From Participation to Commitment: Building Real Buy-In at the JV Level JV and sub-varsity football live in a strange middle ground. Kids sign up, they get pads, they show up
Football Matters—But Not More Than Family JV football lives in a strange space. It matters a lot, but it’s not everything. It asks for commitment, accountability, and toughness, while also
Keep It Simple Stupid: Lessons from the Bills–Eagles Game and JV Football If you turned on the Bills-Eagles game today expecting fireworks, you were witness to what, on paper,
Dear Santa, I’m writing this year not because I’m missing anything myself—but because I know a whole lot of JV coaches around the country who are. And if anyone has
Winning the Off-Season: How JV Coaches Can Elevate the Entire Program When the final whistle blows and the season officially ends, there’s a natural exhale that happens. The grind of
JV Playbook 2.5: Practicing With Low Numbers: Turning a Challenge Into a JV Advantage If you haven’t already, check out my episode of Football Talk with Coach Chip: The Podcast.
What I’m Thankful For This Year in JV Football Every year when the leaves turn, the air cools, and the grocery stores start stocking pumpkin pies like they’re bracing for
