Coaching youth sports is both exciting and rewarding. While teaching young athletes about the sport they love, youth sports coaches also have the opportunity to instill important values and traits in their players—values and traits that will last a lifetime and extend far beyond the field or court. 

However, it would be a mistake to assume that directing a youth team is entirely enjoyable. Youth players are typically positive and agreeable (and for good reason!).

The New Palestine Dragons High School football program knows how to how to create a battle cry for a new year.  The Dragons were undefeated when they made it to the 5A Indiana State Championship last year.

Watching your first football game may seem perplexing, but it can quickly make sense if you understand the big picture.  For starters, let’s go over the basics of the football game.