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Welcome back to the Gridiron Classroom. Over the past few weeks, pro athlete Manny Arceneaux and his son taught us the Wide Receiver Stance, Route Running and Making Cuts. And it all comes together today in our last episode of the...

Welcome back to the Gridiron Classroom. Last week, we learned how to run a specific route, or path, down the field. Today pro athlete, Manny Arceneaux, and his son show us how to add a cut into the run, helping up break...

Welcome back to the Gridiron Classroom. Today pro athlete, Manny Arceneaux, and his son show us how to run an effective route. Translation? Every receiver runs a predetermined path down the field. Their goal is to create space for the quarterback...

What does it take to become an expert? According to some– 10,000 hours of practice. Here at Gridiron Football, we love a good challenge. And we're fully committed to helping your kids become the best people and flag football athletes possible....

Hydration is important to daily life. No really. We can only survive for *three days* without water. But beyond a basic necessity, hydration also plays a crucial role in helping elite athletes (yes, even our 4U Mighty Mites) perform at...

Good sportsmanship. It’s about more than just respecting teammates and opponents (super important, btw). It also means treating officials with fairness, understanding and respect. Okay, okay. You’ve heard it before, right?! But before you click away, check out these 5...

As parents, we’ve all walked up to a sports event for our 6 year old only to find the competitors look ready for college (like in this viral story). It raises questions about fair play and safety. And there is...

(image courtesy of Cory Dunn) Flag football is the fastest growing sport in the world. And for good reason. Whether you're a traditional football fan, have tried other sports, can't remember the last time you laced up your sneakers, or are a...

Flag football’s been around for decades, but it still feels like the relative “new kid on the block” compared to its tackle counterpart. But get this– according to The New York Times, more kids ages 6 to 12 are playing flag...