High School Football Coaching Resources
Program building, practice planning, schemes, drills, fundraising, and staff development — written by coaches who've won at the high school level.
Get Full Archive Access — $37/yrHigh school coaching is its own job: you develop the athletes you have, run a program on a real-world budget, manage parents and boosters, and still have to out-scheme Friday's opponent. American Football Quarterly has covered that job since 1998, with articles from state-championship staffs on everything from feeder programs and weight-room culture to install calendars and game planning.
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Subscribe NowHigh School Football Coaching — Frequently Asked Questions
How do I build a successful high school football program?
Sustained programs are built on culture, staff development, a year-round strength calendar, and schemes matched to the athletes you actually have. AFQ's program management archive covers all of it — from feeder-program alignment and booster relations to weight room design and staff hiring.
What should a high school football practice plan look like?
Winning staffs script practice to the minute: dynamic warm-up, individual fundamentals, group install, competitive team periods, and situational work. The archive includes real practice schedules from championship programs, with tempo and period-length guidance for in-season and off-season.
Is American Football Quarterly written for high school coaches?
Yes — most contributors are current or former high school and college coaches, and articles are selected to be practical at the high school level: realistic rosters, standard equipment, and schemes teachable in a high school install calendar.
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