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Flag Football Youth Curriculum

Youth flag football (ages 5 to 12) introduces the fundamentals, flag pulling, catching, routes, and positions, through game-based learning across two clinics and a 3-day camp, with athletic training built in.

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Ages 5 to 12

Youth Clinics

Two youth clinics build from first-time fundamentals to offense and scoring in a game-based, supportive setting.

Youth Clinic 1, Introduction to Flag FootballHalf-Day · 3 Hours · Ages 5 to 12

0:00 to 0:20
Warm-Up & Movement Games
  • Dynamic stretching, tag games, and relay races
  • Introduce coach expectations: effort, respect, and fun
0:20 to 0:50
Flag Pulling Fundamentals
  • Proper stance and athletic position
  • Flag belt fitting, grabbing technique, and flag pull drills
  • Partner flag pull tag game
0:50 to 1:20
Ball Handling & Catching
  • Two-hand catch progressions, start close, build distance
  • Underhand toss, overhand throw basics, and 'alligator arms'
  • Catching relays and partner toss challenges
1:20 to 1:40
Water Break & Team Building
  • Go Core values: teamwork, respect, effort
  • Icebreaker, athlete introductions and team names
1:40 to 2:20
Basic Routes & Positions
  • Walk-through of QB, center, and receiver positions
  • Go, out, and curl route introduction
  • QB snap and handoff basics
2:20 to 3:00
Mini Scrimmage & Celebration
  • 3-on-3 modified flag football, guided play with coach support
  • Celebration, sticker awards, and parent showcase

Youth Clinic 2, Offense & ScoringFull-Day · 6 Hours · Ages 5 to 12

0:00 to 0:30
Warm-Up & Athletic Movement
  • Ladder drills, cone weaves, and directional change exercises
  • Dynamic stretch sequence led by athletic training staff
0:30 to 1:15
Route Running Fundamentals
  • 5 core routes: go, out, curl, slant, comeback, walk- and jog-through
  • Clean breaks, eye contact with QB, and hands-ready position
1:15 to 2:00
QB Skills Station
  • Grip, stance, drop-back footwork (1-step and 3-step)
  • Throwing to stationary and moving targets
  • Snap-to-throw rhythm with center
2:00 to 2:30
Lunch & Team Talk
  • Nutrition basics, fuel before and after sport
  • Goal-setting: each athlete sets one skill goal
2:30 to 3:15
Offensive Plays & Huddle
  • 3-play playbook: sweep, short pass, and deep ball
  • Huddle communication, cadence, and play-call practice
3:15 to 4:30
7-on-7 Scrimmage (Offense Focus)
  • Full game situations using learned plays
  • Coach-directed play calling and rotating QB reps
4:30 to 5:30
Athletic Training, Speed & Agility
  • Cone drills: T-drill and 5-10-5 shuttle
  • Resistance-band acceleration and lateral slides
  • Cool-down stretch and foam-rolling intro
5:30 to 6:00
Debrief & Awards
  • Coaches review athlete highlights from the day
  • Skill-award recognition and parent Q&A
Ages 5 to 12

Youth 3-Day Camp

Full daily programming builds on clinic fundamentals with competitive scrimmages, athletic training, and a themed character focus each day.

Day 1
Foundations & Team Building
  • Check-In & Warm-Up, Team assignments, jerseys, and a dynamic warm-up led by Ashlee Austin-Bean
  • Fundamentals Stations, Flag pulling, catching/routes, QB mechanics, and athletic agility stations
  • Team Playbook, 5-play youth playbook with a half-speed walk-through
  • Scrimmage, Team vs. Team, Coaches officiate and guide play in real time
  • Character & Cool-Down, Teamwork trust exercises, then guided stretching and foam rolling
Day 2
Offense & Defense Deep Dive
  • Offensive Skills Clinic, Advanced route combinations: option and crossing routes; red-zone and goal-line plays
  • Defensive Skills Clinic, Zone vs. man coverage intro; flag-pulling timing and pursuit angles
  • Full Scrimmage, Game-day simulation with officiating, scorekeeping, and halftime adjustments
  • Athletic Training, Strength, Bodyweight circuit: squats, lunges, push-ups, planks
  • Character: Resilience, How do we respond to mistakes and losing?
Day 3
Competition & Celebration
  • Game-Day Warm-Up, Full team warm-up and final playbook review
  • Camp Tournament, 3-team round robin, full rules, 20-minute games
  • Athletic, Speed Finals, Timed 40-yard dash vs. Day 1 benchmark
  • Championship Game, Top two teams, full sideline experience, families invited
  • Awards Ceremony, MVP, Most Improved, Best Teammate, certificates for all
Assessment

Flag Football Benchmarks

Coach-administered skill scores and athletic markers track measurable growth from Day 1 to the final day.

0 to 5 Scale

Skill Scores

Flag pulling, route running, QB mechanics, catching, and football IQ, re-assessed at the end of camp.

By Ashlee

Athletic Markers

40-yard dash, broad jump, and 5-10-5 shuttle recorded by Ashlee Austin-Bean at the start and end.

Start / End

Benchmark Re-Test

Day 1 numbers are re-tested on the final day so every athlete sees their measurable improvement.

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