1. Chagrin Falls Football
Informational Meeting for grades 7-12

2. Chagrin Falls Football - Then
Hired
45 players grades 9-12
0-18 then 0-26
Wish List to Athletic Director to Build Program

3. Chagrin Falls Football - Then
Freshman Team Developed
Stadium Locker Room
Turf on Harris Stadium
Equipment for Harris Stadium and Back Field
Football Storage Shed
Freshman Locker Room

4. Chagrin Falls Football - Then
Typically grades 10-12
Freshman team of
Middle School participation has been as high as players grades 7th and 8th
Varsity Record of 51-4 from
Recognized as the “Winningest Team in Ohio”

5. Chagrin Falls Football - Now
2017 total players grades 9-12 = 58
Freshman schedule cancelled
Middle School program approx 40
Effort by Players and Coaches has not changed!

6. Why the Change in Numbers?
Concern of injury or Concussion
Trickle down effect from NFL/College
9th graders concerned about playing with V/JV as well as time commitment
Some athletes wanting to play fall Baseball or Lacrosse

7. Time to Adapt
So much emphasis on the negative that we must identify the issues and change our ways.
Remind players/families of the positive

8. Time to Adapt

9. Chagrin Falls Football
The goal of this program is to develop a cohesive unit of men that learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, sacrifice, and goal-setting. We recognize we represent Chagrin Falls High School and community and would like to complement the excellent academic environment. We want our young men to have a positive experience while growing as a player and a person.

10. Time to Adapt - Education
Proper Coaches Certification and Education
First Aid & Safety Course
Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit
CPR Certification
Fundamentals of Coaching
Concussion in Sports

11. Time to Adapt - Education

12. Time to Adapt - Education
Appropriate techniques to teach the game to all ages
Clinics to hear coaches from NFL, NCAA, and HS
Nutrition, Hydration, Rest
OHSAA rule changes impacting practice length and contact restrictions

13. Time to Adapt - Equipment
Helmets - same helmets as NFL/NCAA
Reconditioned each year for NOCSAE approval
If athlete purchased own helmet would have to be approved
Riddell Speed and Speed Flex
Riddell Revolution
Shutt
Proper fitting and continued monitoring of fit
Summer, Fall, Haircuts
Shadow Man Tackling Dummies

14. Time to Adapt - Equipment
Helmet ($250-$350)
Shoulder pads ($150-$250)
Game Jerseys ($160 home/away)
Game Pants ($150 home/away)
Thigh and Knee Pads, ($20)
Hip/Tail pads ($30-$60)
Cleats, gloves = (varies)
Mouth guards (varies)
Dr. Coreno - Project Protect

15. Time to Adapt - Practice
7th and 8th grade practice 90 minutes after school.
Freshman practice hours daily
Will be included in Varsity/JV instruction during summer
Break off separate team
May be included in night practices
No weekends
Varsity/JV Flexible scheduling to use Harris Stadium as much as possible. Some evenings especially in summer. Restrictions on 2-a-day practices.

16. Time to Adapt - Techniques
Following a national directive in all levels of football, we had to look at the way we teach the game to all players across all levels.
Wanted to be current with the safest and most productive methods of blocking and tackling.

17. Chagrin Football
Tiger Tackling

18. Emphasis on Safety Explored different ways to teach the tackle
Experimented with Pete Carroll’s “Hawk Tackle” (promoted by USA FOOTBALL)- Heads Up Football
Listened to esteemed college coaches such as: Luke Fickell, Pat Fitzgerald, Vince Kehres, Pat Narduzzi, and Chris Ash
Implemented the “Tiger Tackle” in 2016, modified in 2017
Reduction in head injuries; 2015= 9; 2016= 5; 2017= 4

19. How We Tackle! - Tiger Tackle
Shoulder leverage tackle (head is completely out of tackle)
Track near hip with outside shoulder leverage; strike with an upper cut across the body of ball carrier
Hips roll forward as to support the impact on shoulder
Opposite arm wraps and pulls hip/thigh to bring ball carrier to ground.
Feet always moving until whistle blown or ball carrier is on the ground. “Drive for Five”

20. One-Man Form Tackle

21. Shadow Form Tackle

22. Shadow Angle Tackle

23. Angle Tackle - Mat Drill

24. Explosion Drill

25. Game Footage
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