TACKLING CLINICS

Each clinic is an intensive 2 day session focused on increasing each player's (1) safety (2) competence and (3) confidence in their respective tackling skills. 

The clinic will teach SAFE and FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND tackling in a structured, controlled environment.

BEGINNER TACKLING CLINIC

DAY 2 - Full pads

• Fundamentals review
  

• Reviewing head & back position
  

• Tackling progession drills
  

• Getting in position to make a tackle
  

• Proper "fit"
  

• Controlled tackling drills
  

DAY 2 - Full pads

• Fundamentals review
  

• Leverage and taking proper angles
  

• Angle tackling
  

• Open field tackling
  

• Defeating blocks and tackling
  

• Position-specific tackling
  

DAY 1 - Full pads

• Proper tackling body position
  

• Proper head position
  

• Hip involvement & progression
  

• Proper use of the arms & hands
  

• Pre-tackle & post-tackle footwork
  

• Controlled tackling drills
  

ADVANCED TACKLING CLINIC

DAY 1 - Full pads

• Proper head & body position
  

• Hip involvement & progression
  

• Same foot/same shoulder concept
  

• Understanding leverage
  

• Proper eye discipline
  

• Controlled tackling drills
  

AGES: 8-14

EXPERIENCE: 0-2 years

AGES: 10-14

EXPERIENCE: 2+ years