You kid comes home and announces at the dinner table, "I want to Play Football"So what's all involved?  This podcast is full of tips and insight that will help you and you child decide if Football is for them. You can find more info on our website. Start Strong - Stay Strong - Finish Strong! - Coach Mikki 

Team Mom!! One of the most needed and Valuable People on your team!!I share from experience as a Team Mom and as a coach what responsibilities the team mom plays in having a successful season. For a list of things mentioned in this podcast you visit here!As a Coach I am extremely grateful for those of you who volunteer to be  Team Mom!!! 

As Football is about to begin.. Summer practice can be brutle!! As a Coach and a parent I have shared what you can do help beat the heat and have a safe practice in hot weather. For list of tips click here or visit our website at: http://www.firstdowntotouchdowns.com/

Join Coach Mikki with Run Game Coordinator Coach Jay Williams as they discuss what it takes to be a Running Back.  Learn what Bend, Bang and Bounce means in the run game. Do you have field vision, stamina, durabilty and so much more! 

 If you are SERIOUS about Strength and Conditioning training as an athlete, Coach or Parent.. this is a MUST listen to podcast!!!  Thank you John Defendis for sharing such valuable information for any athlete in any sport.  John has been training athletes for 40 years. He is Founder of Ultra Fit,  ISSA President Council, Fitness Hall of Fame, Body Building Hall of Fame, Trainer of the year ( 9 Years), Mr. USA and Current Strength, Conditioning & Nutrition Coach to countless athletes. Join the team for more insight, meals and training!

The Key to a  Winning Team is....incorporate Life skills and Mindfulness as a drill in your practice.  Football is 80% mental!!!Coach Tra has incorporated this skill with every team he has coached. Bringing many of them to the champion level.  He is currently in East St. Louis working with kids and high school teams implementing this skill.  If you would like his contact info to help your program, please visit - Firstdowntotouchdowns.com  - contact page We will pass on your information. Thank you for being on our field -Start Strong - Finish Strong! - Coach Mikki Join our team for more insight, meals and training!

Join Coach Mikki and  Coach Rob Robbins as they discuss how to stay safe through the years of playing football. Coach Robbins played football for 17 years beginning his football journey at age 5 in Houston Texas. He walked away from football in 1986-87 after being cut as the #3 quarterback for the Houston Oilers and declining the opportunity to play during the NFL players lock out. I was blessed to be coached by Head Coach Jerry Glanville, Bill Walsh, and QB coach Gary Huff. For the next 25 years after walking away from football, Coach Robbins pursued his other passion for Emergency Medicine.Join our Team for more insight, Meals and Training!

Join Coach Mikki and Coach Jay William as we discuss the different levels of Football! Join our Team for more insight, Meals and Training!

Coach Jay Williams University of Nebraska - Running Back - Running Back Coach  "Fundamentals Are The Foundation for a Winning Game"This practice (episode) is full of insight on why fundamentals and understanding your players are a vital part of you having a successful season!Start Strong - Finish Strong!Join our Team! More  Insight, Meals and Training!