058: Playoff Season is Here

The Football 360 Show, Episode 58:

• Weather Discussion: Unseasonably warm October temperatures impact football game conditions, with hosts noting windy games can be challenging, especially for quarterbacks.

• End of Youth Football Season: Some leagues extend into November, but hosts discuss concerns about youth teams playing too many games, emphasizing the need for rest and player safety.

• Scheduling and Officiating Challenges: Teams face scheduling issues, with games often starting hours late due to officials arriving late or game delays. Hosts discuss the impact on teams’ pregame routines and stress the importance of scheduling consistency.

• Youth Sportsmanship and Parental Conduct: Hosts highlight concerns about unsportsmanlike behavior among youth teams, parents, and coaches, noting how poor conduct undermines the experience for young athletes.

• Off-Season Training Philosophy: Hosts encourage taking a break post-season to recover before starting off-season training, advising against combines or showcases right after the season to prevent injury and burnout.

• Elite Football Combine Announcement:

  • The Elite Combine is set for March 8, featuring professional coaches and facilities.
  • Registration is open on elitefootballcombine.com, and spots are expected to fill quickly.

• Upcoming Middle School Combine: Scheduled for February 17 at the St. Louis Athletic Center, offering a developmental opportunity for younger players to assess their skills.

• Planning for College Football: Hosts advise high school athletes to be mindful about preparing for college by focusing on size, speed, and strength, stressing the importance of precise, tech-driven training programs.