Your Take – Get the Head Out of Football
by Tony DeMatteoHead Coach, Somers High School (NY)

At every level of football, greater awareness of the dangers of head injuries and the role that helmet-to-helmet contact often plays in them has led to rule modifications and, in many cases, a greater effort by coaches to minimize the risk of head injuries by incorporating blocking and tackling techniques that take the helmet out of the game. It is critical that this continue to help ensure safety of players and protect the future of the game.
Since being taught the proper blocking
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