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Finalists for Gridiron Football Coach of the Year
Coaches are the heartbeat of our organization; volunteers who dedicate their weekends to encourage, mentor and lead our kids on the Gridiron. And even more than the score at the end of a game, or the record at the end...
Kids Ask the Qs (ft. former NFL Athlete / Gridiron Coach, Nick Speegle)
Meet Nick Speegle. Former NFL athlete, husband, father, Gridiron coach. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nick Speegle played college football at the University of New Mexico. He was then drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2005 and played for...
Meet Phillip: Firefighter, Father, Gridiron Coach
Meet Phillip Sanchez. Firefighter, father and Gridiron New Mexico coach. In today's blog post, Coach Sanchez shares what first led him to coaching flag football, why it continues to be a privilege, and the lessons he instills in his co-ed team each season....
Pro Athlete Teaches How to Catch the Football
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...
Pro Football Athlete Shows How to Make Cuts
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...
Pro Football Athlete Shows How to Run A Route
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...
In this week’s blog post, we hear from two Gridiron dads– one a commissioner, the other a coach. In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss (flag) football and fatherhood, the influence each has on the other and their kids. Prepare to be...
Football’s more than just learning how to throw or catch a ball. It’s a classroom. And the lessons learned on the Gridiron last far beyond a season. In fact, the kids in our program will carry these with them their...
We’re committed to providing the absolute best experience for our players, coaches and families. That’s why we’re here. And that’s what drives what we do. We want your kids to learn, grow and love this sport; to wake up early...