Existing and aspiring Canadian football coaches; Canadian football players and coaches
Football Canada is the national governing body of Canadian amateur football, which represents tackle, touch, and flag components, including players, coaches, officials, and administrators. Football Canada's mission is to initiate, sustain, and encourage programs, services, and activities targeted at all levels, from the novice to the elite, that foster safe and ethical participation in amateur football. Football Canada's National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) provides coaches the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge of coaching tactics, player development, strength and conditioning, and leadership. Football Canada's membership of nearly 7,500 Canadian coaches participate in the NCCP and its Safe Contact program. Contributors to this book are among the most respected and renowned coaches in Canadian football. Each contributor has been carefully selected by Football Canada and is recognized as an authority on his respective topic. Ryan Hall has spent several decades as a high school teacher (English, psychology, and physical education) and football coach. Hall has coached at every level of the sport, from youth flag football to Football Canada's under-20 junior national team. He has coaching experience with organizations such as Football Saskatchewan, Football Canada, the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association, and Regina Minor Football. Hall is also a National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) master learning facilitator in the areas of competition introduction, competition development, and safe contact. In 2015, he received Football Saskatchewan's Darcy Busse Award for lifetime contribution to coaching in Saskatchewan. In 2007, he garnered the Outstanding Coach Award from the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association.
Introduction: Football for Life Key to Diagrams Part I. Fundamentals of Coaching Chapter 1. Responsibilities of a Coach Ryan Hall Chapter 2. Leading the Team Joe D'Amore Chapter 3. Establishing a Coaching Philosophy Ryan Hall Chapter 4. Safe Contact Tom Annett Part II. Individual Skills and Team Tactics Chapter 5. The Running Game Neil Lumsden Chapter 6. The Passing Game Jay Prepchuk Chapter 7. Offensive Play Calling Scott Flory Chapter 8. Run Defense Clint Uttley Chapter 9. Pass Defense Scott Brady Chapter 10. Defensive Play Calling Greg Marshall Chapter 11. Special Teams Pat Tracey Part III. Game-Winning Strategies Chapter 12. Scouting the Opposition Scott MacAulay, Dwayne Masson, and Sean Reader Chapter 13. Developing a Competitive Mental Edge Jay Hetherington Chapter 14. Evaluating Performance Jim Barker Chapter 15. Preparing for a Tournament Lee Barette Chapter 16. Managing the Clock Ryan Hall Chapter 17. Preparing to Play U.S. Competition Brad Collinson Part IV. Innovative and Effective Practice Sessions Chapter 18. Planning and Running an Effective Practice Christian Audet Chapter 19. Maximizing Player Ability Ryan Hall Chapter 20. Watching Game Film Marcel Bellefeuille Part V. Program Building and Management Chapter 21. Building a High School Program Mike Circelli Chapter 22. Building a CEGEP Program Chapter 23. Building a CJFL Program Tom Sargeant Chapter 24. Building and Maintaining a U-Sport Program Blake Nill
"I was lucky enough to play football at all levels-high school, Quebec CEGEP, university, and professional-and was fortunate to receive great coaching each step of the way. Now Coaching Canadian Football takes the sport to an even higher level. This book is a great resource for coaches, players, and parents alike." Chris Flynn Former CFL Quarterback, 2011 Canadian Football Hall of Fame Inductee, and Three-Time Hec Crighton Trophy Winner (1988, 1989, 1990) "Coaching Canadian Football is a valuable resource for Canadian football coaches, from the grassroots level to the highest levels. Having a resource focused entirely on the Canadian game and systems serves as a reminder of just how unique our game is." Karen L. Ouellette Executive Director of Football Nova Scotia "Coaching Canadian Football is a book and resource for any coach at any level-from playground to pros-seeking to build a championship program. It is a book you'll refer to throughout the season and for years to come. Coaching Canadian Football shows how to teach the game of football, with proper techniques and field strategies that will help each player play the game safely and with confidence." Kim Wudrick President of Football Canada "Coaching Canadian Football is an absolute must read for football coaches hungry for knowledge and driven for success. To have the ability to tap into the greatest coaching minds in Canadian football is invaluable for any coach looking to consistently develop outstanding players and winning programs. I highly recommend this book." Jeff Yausie Executive Director of Football Saskatchewan
