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n youth and high school football, parents and coaches often hear 40-yard dash times thrown around like stats on a trading card.But what does a 4.80 vs. 4.70 really mean?

n youth and high school football, parents and coaches often hear 40-yard dash times thrown around like stats on a trading card.But what does a 4.80 vs. 4.70 really mean?

Why a Tenth of a Second Matters: The Hidden Edge in Football Speed

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One of the most important jobs of a flag football coach—especially at the youth level—is helping new players build confidence. Whether they’re in first grade or middle school, kids stepping onto the field for the first time need more than just drills and plays—they need structure, support, and encouragement.

One of the most important jobs of a flag football coach—especially at the youth level—is helping new players build confidence. Whether they’re in first grade or middle school, kids stepping onto the field for the first time need more than just drills and plays—they need structure, support, and encouragement.

Coaching Confidence: How to Help New Players Thrive in Flag Football

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One of the most important books that supports our philosophy is The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. It breaks down how skill is created—not inherited—and shows that elite performers across all disciplines develop talent through something called “deep practice.”

One of the most important books that supports our philosophy is The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle. It breaks down how skill is created—not inherited—and shows that elite performers across all disciplines develop talent through something called “deep practice.”

What Football Players Can Learn from The Talent Code

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What Football Can Learn from the Special Operations Community

What Football Can Learn from the Special Operations Community

What Coaching Football Taught Me After Special Forces: Master the Basics, Win the Game

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Why Foundational Strength Comes Before Speed in Youth Football

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Football IQ for youth football

Football IQ for youth football

Teaching Football IQ: How to Help Youth Players Understand the Game

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A middle school football player in Haymarket performing a trap bar deadlift to build lower-body strength and explosiveness.

A middle school football player in Haymarket performing a trap bar deadlift to build lower-body strength and explosiveness.

Top 3 Strength Exercises for Middle School Football Players

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Command Football Academy Speed Training for Football

Command Football Academy Speed Training for Football

Football Conditioning vs. Speed Training: Why Gassers Are Slowing Your Players Down

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Command Football Academy Football player accelerating off the line during a 10-yard sprint.

Command Football Academy Football player accelerating off the line during a 10-yard sprint.

Why 10 and 20-Yard Sprint Times Matter More Than the 40-Yard Dash in Youth Football

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Youth Football Exercises for Speed and Strength

Youth Football Exercises for Speed and Strength

Fun Football Exercises for Kids Under 10: Build Speed, Strength & Athleticism

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Hand eye coordination for wide receivers

Hand eye coordination for wide receivers

Why Hand-Eye Coordination is Essential for Football & How to Train It

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Weight training for youth football players

Weight training for youth football players

Strength Training for Youth Football Players: What Parents and Coaches Need to Know

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Speed Training for Football Players

Speed Training for Football Players

Why Speed Training Matters in Football: The Game-Changing Edge of Elite Speed

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Command Football Academy 40 Yard Dash Improvement

Command Football Academy 40 Yard Dash Improvement

40-Yard Dash Training for Youth & High School Football Players in Haymarket, Gainesville, and Loudoun County

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Football ball handling and ball security tips

Football ball handling and ball security tips

How to Improve Ball Handling and Ball Security in Youth Football

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