8-week season plan. Ready to coach.
Weekly drills, a play of the week and a coach tip for every practice. Pick your age group, then download or print it.
Before choosing plays, check your league’s rules: quarterback runs, rushing and no-run zones vary.
Learn the youth rules →Ages 4–6 · First Downs
Move & have fun
- Red Light, Green Light
- Sharks & Minnows (flag tag)
- Tunnel run through cones
Play: Straight Run — hand off and run to the cone
Tip: Learn every name on day one and use it with praise.
Catch with two hands
- Bubble catch with a soft ball
- Partner rolls
- Catch & cheer relay
Play: Hand-Off Left / Right
Tip: Show, don't explain. Demo every drill once, then go.
Flag pulling
- Tail tag
- Flag grab freeze
- Chase the coach
Play: Pitch & Run
Tip: Celebrate a good flag pull as loudly as a touchdown.
Listening & huddles
- Simon Says football
- Huddle up race
- Line-up colors
Play: Center snap + run
Tip: Use one-step instructions and a fun team cheer.
Taking turns
- Everyone carries relay
- Pass the ball circle
- Cone weave
Play: Quick Toss to the flat
Tip: Every kid touches the ball in every drill.
Teamwork
- Balloon keep-up
- Partner hand-off
- Team tunnel
Play: Reverse hand-off
Tip: End each drill with a high five for a teammate.
Mini game
- 3-on-3 flag scrimmage
- Rotate positions
- Water & cheer break
Play: Run any play from weeks 1–6
Tip: Skip the scoreboard — count tries and smiles.
Celebration day
- Favorite drill vote
- Parents vs. kids flag tag
- Spirit star awards
Play: Kids pick the play
Tip: Give every player a personal shoutout to take home.
Ages 7–10 · Rising Stars
Stance, snap & positions
- Center–QB snap reps
- Ready stance check
- Cone agility ladder
Play: QB Sweep
Tip: Teach positions (C, Q, X, Y, Z) with simple jobs for each.
Routes 101
- Slant & out routes
- Quick-out catch line
- Hands drill
Play: Slant Right
Tip: Sharp cuts beat fast feet. Plant and go.
Flag pulling defense
- Mirror drill
- Angle pursuit
- 1-on-1 flag pull
Play: Defense: Man-to-man
Tip: Break down, eyes on the hips, then pull.
Passing game
- Three-step drop
- Target throws
- Moving catch
Play: Out & Up
Tip: Praise the right read, even when the pass misses.
Zone defense & talk
- Zone shuffle
- Call-out drill
- Ball-hawk interceptions
Play: Defense: 2-3 Zone
Tip: Loud defenders are good defenders — talk on every snap.
Play calls & huddles
- Huddle in 15 seconds
- Hand signal quiz
- Rotation reps
Play: Fake Hand-Off Pass
Tip: Rotate captains so every kid leads a huddle.
Game situations
- No-run zone reps
- Red-zone plays
- 2-minute drill
Play: Flood Left
Tip: Teach how to lose well: shake hands, chin up, learn.
Scrimmage & awards
- 5-on-5 scrimmage
- Rotate every series
- Sportsmanship huddle
Play: Team favorite
Tip: Award Respect, Teamwork and Sportsmanship — not just stats.