Picking the Right QB
Three QB candidates, one starting job - how to weigh speed, accuracy, and leadership when picking your quarterback.
Blog
Coaching tips and strategy for flag football coaches.
One of Football's Most Dangerous Plays (and how to run it)
The out-and-up can shatter a zone defense - when to call it, how to run it, and the discipline it takes.
Who's Calling Plays? - Playing Time, Egos, and Winning: Struggles of the Player-Coach
How a player-coach keeps a team of buddies together without losing games - or friends.
Rush or Cover? How to Handle a Talented QB in Co-Ed Flag Football
Facing a talented QB in co-ed flag: when to send the rush, when to sit in coverage, and how to decide.
Never Miss Another Flag Pull Again - and Win More Flag Football Games
Flag pulling is a skill you can train - technique, angles, and drills to stop giving away broken plays.
Drills and Tips for a Successful Zone Defense - Flag Football Tips from the Ninja
First time coaching defense? Drills that teach players to trust their zone and stop chasing the ball.
How to Improve Your Offense with a Solid Defense - Flag Football Tips From the Ninja
A strong defense feeds your offense - the Shadow Cover 3 and why defensive stops win 7on7 games.
Playing to Win: Regular Season Battles in the Shadow of Playoffs
Short season, new team: how hard to chase regular-season wins when the playoffs are what matter.
Youth Coaching Tips
Practical plays and defenses for coaching 9-year-olds in 4on4 - keep it simple, keep it fun, keep them moving.
How to Beat the Zone, Man Defense in 4man, 5man, 6man or 7man Flag Football
Your playbook is drawn against one defense - how to run the same plays against zone or man in any format.
How to Handle a Quick QB
A fast scrambling QB can wreck a passing league - contain strategies that do not sacrifice your coverage.
Help with 7on7 Zone Defense: Linebacker Tips
Middle linebacker in a 7on7 zone: reads, positioning, and how to keep the quarterback guessing.
What To Do With Weaker Players
Every roster has weaker players - how to minimize the impact without wrecking team chemistry, and the hard calls a coach has to make.
Victory from a Ninja Understudy
A championship report from the Ridgewood Frost - a reader team that put the Ninja system to work and took home the trophy.
How To Utilize My Receivers in our 5on5 Passing League
5on5 with no center against man coverage every down - route combos and reads that get receivers open.
How to Defeat Big Linemen and Fend Off a Monster Rush
Big linemen and a monster rush do not have to end your season - blocking angles and quick-release plays that neutralize size.
I've Got Flag Football Plays. Now What?
You bought the playbook - now install it: picking your starter plays, practicing them, and calling them on game day.
How Do I Build a Youth Flag Football Team From the Ground Up?
Building a school team from scratch: tryouts, practice structure, and the first plays to install.
Help with my 7-man team!
Coaching 5th and 6th graders who have never played together - how many plays to install and what defense to start with.
How to Play Zone Defense in 4on4 Flag Football
Zone defense in 4v4 is possible - the setups that work and the teamwork it takes to hold them.
Flagging a Title - Seven pitfalls to avoid on the way to a flag football championship
Seven pitfalls between a good flag team and a championship - Max's Sports Illustrated On Campus piece.
Ten Ways to Dominate in Flag Football
Ten fundamentals that separate dominant flag teams from mediocre ones - the SI On Campus classic.
