FLAG FOOTBALL 101

A rock-solid program for Newer Coaches who want to run organized, confident practices and coach the game the right way

What You’ll Get Inside Flag Football 101

Module 1: Game Basics

Learn the foundation every coach must know before building a team:

• 5v5 and 7v7 formats, field layout, and common rules
• Positions and responsibilities (offense and defense)
• Game flow, downs, scoring, substitutions, and league variations
• The terminology you need to communicate clearly and confidently

Module 2: Practice Essentials

Turn practice into development instead of damage control:

• A complete 90-minute practice structure you can repeat every week
• How to run warm-ups, indy periods, group periods, and team periods
• How to keep players moving, engaged, and improving (even with limited time)
• A sample practice plan template you can plug-and-play

Module 3: Coaching Fundamentals

Coach the people, not just the plays:

• How to communicate with players so they actually retain what you teach
• Setting standards and culture without losing your team
• Handling parents and team dynamics with confidence
• Building accountability while still keeping the game fun

Module 4: Offense Foundations

Teach an offense that makes sense for newer teams:

• Spacing and timing basics
• How to create simple reads for your quarterback
• How to teach routes in a way players can execute consistently
• Building a progression so your offense improves every week

Module 5: Defense Foundations

Stop reacting and start defending with structure:

• Base alignments and responsibilities
• How to teach flag pulling fundamentals and pursuit angles
• Intro to coverages and when to call what
• A simple “game flow” decision guide so you’re not guessing on game day

Limited-Time Bonus: DHFF Practice Plans

($40 Value – Included Free with Your Enrollment)

As part of your enrollment, you’ll receive exclusive access to two complete, professionally designed DHF Practice Plans—built by Coach Dakota and used to develop athletes in real training environments.

Practice Plan #1: Game Speed & Fundamentals

Theme: Building speed through precision, control, and competitive performance
This plan is built to develop fast, decisive athletes through efficient warm-ups, game-speed drills, and leadership moments. Inside this plan, you'll find:

• Dynamic movement and hip mobility activation
• Reaction-based cone drills to improve directional change and mental focus
• Explosive hip-drop techniques and release footwork for wide receivers
• Defensive pursuit angle training with flag-pulling mechanics
• Team relay challenges to reinforce agility, timing, and team energy
• Leadership and mindset development: "Effort is a controllable skill"

This practice helps athletes become quicker, sharper decision-makers under real-time pressure. 

Practice Plan #2: Discipline & Control 

Theme: Executing with precision and reacting effectively under pressure
Designed to elevate mental discipline and on-field control, this plan introduces challenging scenarios that help players develop consistency and composure. It includes:

• Reaction-based agility games to refine quick-twitch response and spatial awareness
• Position-specific warm-ups for quarterbacks, receivers, and centers
• Flag evasion drills focused on hip control, movement efficiency, and evasive technique
• A structured 3-ball timing drill to improve anticipation and route consistency
• Read-and-react defensive zone drills for real-game coverage breakdowns