Here are some great activities to keep your child busy during the off-season:
Develop an off-season workout schedule with him: If your child needs to improve his speed; concentrate on a speed or agility program. If he lacks strength; introduce light weights along with pull-ups, push-ups and sit-ups.
Take your child to NFL or collegiate games: It is important to keep your child motivated and excited about the game of football. I feel one of greatest forms of entertainment is a college football game. You have the student body that is always fanatical. The players play with true passion and heart during the entire game. The marching bands and cheerleaders all add to the grandeur of the moment. Your child will surely appreciate it.
Watch film: It is all about improvement. We recommend watching youth football film in the off-season. Teach him to be analytical and realize his mistakes, it will only further his development as a youth football player.
Engage him in another sport: Karate classes, basketball, hockey and many other winter sports are out there. It's a new commitment but it will keep your child busy and out of trouble.
Football clinics and camps: Sign your child up for a youth football camp or clinic. Most youth football camps and clinics will work on the basic fundamentals. Everything starts with the basic fundamentals!
Keep your kids busy during the off-season. Sitting around and doing nothing all day creates lazy habits. Have your kids go out and play outside. There should be no video game playing during a nice day!
