We would like to Thank Coach Simon Hatcher for this Great article on Force, Spill and Leverage I hope I can help new coaches in understanding the basic concepts in defending the running game. “If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” Albert Einstein Terminology I will use is common…
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Thursday, June 4, 2020 New guidance on outdoor training In our last update, on 28 May, we said that we would keep the situation with the season suspension and return to play under constant review in line with any new advice from the Government. Many of you will have noted the Government issued further guidance…
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BAFA and BAFCA have today (11 February 2020) issued a Disciplinary Statement regarding one of its members. https://www.britishamericanfootball.org/downloads/2020_02_11%20-%20BAFA%20Statement%20(1).pdf Continuing to make American football in Britain fair and safe for everyone is of utmost priority as our great game grows and develops. BAFA and BAFCA takes any issues related to safeguarding, discipline and fairness extremely seriously. Anyone with concerns…
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Notice to British American Football Coaches Association Members regarding Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Saturday 22nd February 2020 at 11am. (BAFCA EGM will follow BAFA EGM which commences at 10am) Venue: St Michael’s C of E High School, Curral Road, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9AN Please click Download Document below for details of EGM,…
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It has been brought to our attention that coaches are actively recruiting players under the age of 18 for University, Adult and Academy Programmes. To safeguard both the young person and you as a coach, BAFCA would like to highlight the following appropriate methods of contact.
The 2020 Coaching Convention is coming. From the 3rd to the 5th of July, we’ll be at Loughborough University, and we hope you will be too.Check back for updates on guests and speakers (including NFL Coaches) as we announce.
Firstly, the BAFCA Board would like to Thank and Congratulate the 500 plus coaches that have already updated their BAFCA qualification by completing the USA Football Youth Tackle Certification. Five additional CPD points will be awarded to all of the coaches.However, we are aware that a number of coaches who currently would be suspended have…
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BAFCA are excited to announce the launch of a new Coaching App at #BAFCAConvention19 in partnership with AQ Coach @athlete_era An individual coach purchasing the app is around £70 but BAFCA are working with AQ and have bulked purchased to cut the cost by more than half. Coaches will be able to purchase an access code…
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BAFA and BAFCA are delighted to launch a new Flag Football Explanation Video. The video has been developed in partnership to promote the basic elements of Flag Football to our members, schools, prospective participants and partner organisations. The video will give provide a great resource in engaging and promoting the sport. Flag Football is the…
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