Episode 7 - Building a K-12 Football Program - Mike Elder, Head Coach, Avon HS - a podcast by USA Football

The Football Development Model allows a community to develop a program that has continuity between levels and game types from the time a young athletes start playing flag football, all the way to Friday night lights.

In Avon, Ohio, football is thriving at every level through the leadership of Mike Elder, the head coach at Avon High School. He sees himself as the CEO of football from kindergarten through varsity. The approach taken in Avon shows how multiple game types including flag, limited contact, modified games progressing to 11-man football provides a model that is fun and fulfilling and increases participation and retention.Learn how Avon has implemented the Football Development Model in their community.

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