{"product_id":"coaching-flag-football-principles-online-course","title":"Coaching Flag Football Principles Online Course","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-description\" id=\"display-description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-tableofcontents\" id=\"display-tableofcontents\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-author\" id=\"display-author\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-description\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis package includes the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eCoaching Flag Football\u003c\/i\u003e ebook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline Coaching Aids documents (PDFs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnline test\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course features sport-specific content based on the ebook \u003ci\u003eCoaching Flag Football\u003c\/i\u003e, plus essential subject matter from Human Kinetics’ texts \u003ci\u003eSuccessful Coaching, Fifth Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSport First Aid, Sixth Edition.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course text, \u003ci\u003eCoaching Flag Football\u003c\/i\u003e, was written by two of the nation’s premier coaches in the sport: Joshua Saunders and Matt Hernandez. These two authors provide instruction, insights, and engaging anecdotes throughout this comprehensive guide as they explain how to build a successful program and direct a winning team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing the course units, you’ll take a 50-question online test. Upon successfully passing the test, you will be entered into the National Coaches Registry, an online listing of coaches who’ve completed Human Kinetics Coach Education courses. Sport administrators have access to the registry, allowing them to track coaches’ course completion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter completing this course, you will be able to do the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize the leadership responsibilities of a flag football coach in creating positive athletic experiences and advancing the sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop a personal coaching philosophy that guides decision-making, player development, and program leadership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote athlete growth by creating opportunities to build life skills, resilience, and positive experiences through sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemonstrate effective communication strategies that strengthen relationships, enhance learning, and support team success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the three primary coaching objectives—winning, athlete enjoyment, and athlete development—and explain how they influence coaching decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the philosophy of “Athletes First, Winning Second” when making coaching decisions that affect athlete welfare and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the personnel, facilities, equipment, and community resources necessary to support a successful flag football program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstablish and communicate clear expectations for players, coaches, parents, and supporters that promote accountability, commitment, and program success.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign a seasonal plan that aligns practice, competition, and player development goals throughout the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganize phase-specific practices that support skill development, team culture, and competitive readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement athlete-protection practices, communication guidelines, and professional boundaries that help create a safe and respectful sport environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeach and develop fundamental offensive skills, including receiving, route running, running back and quarterback play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop defensive fundamentals, including aggression, flag-pulling technique, and position-specific skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the four-step process for teaching technical skills: introducing the skill, demonstrating and explaining it, providing practice opportunities, and correcting errors through feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop procedures that protect athletes from harm, including those for injury prevention, concussion management, bullying prevention, and emergency preparedness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromote respectful interactions with officials, opponents, coaches, and the game to enhance sportsmanship and program culture and reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the coach’s role in injury prevention, athlete supervision, emergency response, and communication with athletes, parents, and health care providers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and implement an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) using the Assess–Alert–Attend framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estimated time to complete \u003ci\u003eCoaching Flag Football Principles Online Course\u003c\/i\u003e, which includes reading the accompanying ebook \u003ci\u003eCoaching Flag Football\u003c\/i\u003e and completing the open-book online exam, is 60 hours. The time required to complete the course will vary based on the individual coach’s reading speed and study habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAudience\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterscholastic coaches, club coaches, college and university undergraduate students, and advanced coaches at the youth level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabDescription--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-tableofcontents\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEstablishing Your Coaching Approach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 1.\u003c\/b\u003e Learning and Leading in Flag Football\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Coaching Philosophy and Priorities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 3.\u003c\/b\u003e Communication and Motivation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuilding and Maintaining a Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 4.\u003c\/b\u003e Coach a Team, Construct a Program\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 5.\u003c\/b\u003e A Culture of Caring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Program Support and Resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 7.\u003c\/b\u003e Program Organization and Expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Season and Practice Scheduling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeaching the Game to the Team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Developing Offensive Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Playing Offense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Developing Defensive Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Playing Defense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 13.\u003c\/b\u003e Coaching Special Teams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreparing for and Coaching Games\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Off-Season Goals and Competitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Game Planning and Preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Sportsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 17.\u003c\/b\u003e In-Game Adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Postgame Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabTableOfContents--\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"tab-author\" class=\"tab-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1981 and rooted in an athlete-centered philosophy that places the developmental needs of athletes ahead of winning at all costs, \u003cb\u003eHuman Kinetics Coach Education\u003c\/b\u003e courses and resources are customized and widely used by youth sport organizations, state high school associations, school districts, state departments of education, colleges and universities, and national governing bodies of Olympic sports to teach, train, and certify coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--end tabAuthor--\u003e","brand":"Coach Education","offers":[{"title":"Online Course With Ebook","offer_id":58423437885743,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0159\/5913\/0166\/files\/comingsoon_18c1349b-01ad-4786-97ae-b04528273591.jpg?v=1788451239","url":"https:\/\/coacheducation.humankinetics.com\/products\/coaching-flag-football-principles-online-course","provider":"Human Kinetics Coach Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}