Spring Practice Day 1

 Day 1 – Opening Practice & Fundamentals

Focus: Introductions, fundamentals, culture, and installation of base concepts.
Activities:

  • Team meeting (expectations, goals, safety protocols)

  • Warm-ups and dynamic stretching

  • Breakdown of tackling form, blocking techniques, stance and starts

  • Position group drills (Individual techniques)

  • Install basic offensive and defensive assignments

  • Light competitive drills
    Coaching Notes: Establish practice tempo and emphasize learning over perfection on Day 1.

Goals:

  • Get players engaged and confident

  • Ensure everyone understands the fundamentals

  • Begin installation of offense and defense