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Rule Violations in Tiny Mite SE Region Pop Warner Coaches focused on teaching techniques 2017 Tiny Mite Program not recommended for TM such as: – Stripping the ball (vs. good tackling technique) – Cut Blocking (vs. good blocking technique)
Blitzing Linebackers & Safety IT’S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS! – Vs. making the correct reads and taking proper pursuit angles.
Problems with TM TM Rule Violations - Examples
1. Too many coaches focused on winning Basic 6 – 4 – 1 Defense games – NOT teaching the game.
For example…
(what violations have you seen?)
Rule Violations in Tiny Mite TM Rule Violations - Examples
The on-field coach moves the safety up Coaches making substitutions into a Blitzing position – Rather than leaving players in for the whole game on Offense or Defense Best / most experienced players play 2- ways (Offense & Defense). Young players are not learning to love the game.
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Negative Impact on Kids Goals of the TM Program Unneeded Stress & No FUN! Feel like they let the coach down if they don’t win each game. Safety Increases a chance for injuries. Sportsmanship Coaches’ focus on the “Best” Learning athletes instead of the whole team. Participation TM Players never get a chance to learn about the game. TM NEVER learn to love the game.
TM Summit Goals of the TM Program
Ensuring a positive and fun experience January 24, 2009 – as defined by the kids not the coaches.
SE Region met with RMT to discuss the problems in the TM program around the region.
Goals of the TM Program Goals of the TM Program More than any other division in Success in TM is measured by: Pop Warner. – Individual and Team Growth – How much each athlete learns – How many players come back next season.
Tiny Mites SHOULD BE
ALL ABOUT THE KIDS! NOT the outcome of a particular play.
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Goals of the TM Program SE Region TM Program
The competitive aspect of S4: Coaches: Two coaches from each team are allowed on the TM football game is: the field. – at best a by-product of the Only one coach may address the program. referees and the team in the huddle. The second coach may only Trying is just as important assist with the positioning of players. as succeeding. Once set, both Coaches must remain at least 10 yards back IT IS ALL ABOUT THE KIDS! from the line of scrimmage.
SE Region TM Program SE Region TM Program
The SE Region TM Program will use the S5: If associations have more than one team: – Age groups must be equally distributed between the Pop Warner Rule Book for rules beginning teams. with the 2017 season – Teams may not be stacked by age.
“Tiny Mite Team A” “Tiny Mite Team B”
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RULE 33: TINY MITES S6: No kickoffs are permitted. The following are specific rules that must be – At the start of the game and when the offensive followed for the Tiny Mite Division team crosses the goal line, the ball is set on the 30 yard line of the team in possession. S1: Players: Maximum 28, Minimum 16 S7: Punting is not permitted. S2: Field length: 80 yards – On 4th down, the offense has the option of: S3: Scholastic fitness: Report card from . (a) running or passing school or letter from parent the ball or, . (b) turning the ball over to their opponent on the opponents 30 yard line
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S8: Penalties: S13: Playing Time: All players must play a – Major penalties: 10 yards minimum of 15 plays per game. It is – Minor penalties: 5 yards recommended that a 2 platoon system S9: Game time and (Offense/Defense) be utilized to help teach the Time Outs: game. Each team must have 3 captains per – Game = TWO 22-minute game. Every player on the team must be given halves with a 10-minute the opportunity to be a captain. halftime. – The game clock is a running clock and is stopped for timeouts, change of possession (restart at snap) and injuries only. – Each team may have two timeouts per half
SE Region TM Program SE Region TM Program S10: No score will be kept or posted on the scoreboard. There are no tiebreakers S14: Offense: allowed. – The offense must use a balanced, two tight end formation. – Ends may not be split out.
– All offensive backs must be lined up between the tight ends, except for one back which may be split out no more than 5 yards outside the X end.
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S11: No try for point after touchdown. S15: Defense: S12: The play will be blown dead if the No player may line up over the center. ball is fumbled behind the line of Player must be at least 3 yards off the scrimmage. center. – If fumbled beyond the line of scrimmage, Defensive Line must the ball is live… be one (1) yard back – unless the fumble is from the offensive caused by the deliberate action of the defensive player to strip the ball. line
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SE Region TM Program TM Coaches & TM Parents
S15: Defense (continued): Coaches should educate the parents about Defense must run a 6,4,1 set. the game. No more than six (6) defensive players can TM = The parent’s first experience with rush the ball. Pop Warner. If the coach treats the parents right, then they will learn to love the game & appreciate Pop Warner.
SE Region TM Program TM Coaches & TM Parents
S15: Defense (continued): Show parents that you care. Blitzing is not permitted. Engage them & let them – Blitzing shall be defined as any linebacker or be involved. defensive back moving toward the line of scrimmage prior to the snap. If a player is injured. – CALL! FOLLOW UP W/PARENTS.
SE Region TM Program TM Coaches & TM Parents S16: Game ball should be Under Armour Peewee Size Ball. Number ONE Complaint from Parent: S17: Pop Warner Official Rule Poor Communication from the Coach Book, Tiny Mite same as Mitey-Mite (rules) plus Rule 1, S-3A. S20: Tiny Mites are permitted a maximum of 1 pre-season game and 8 regular season games. That means: – 9 total games MAXIMUM and, – Post-season play is NOT permitted.
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TM Coaches & TM Parents Positions to Teach TM Players
Give rules in writing to parents Offensive Positions Give parents a copy of the – Center “Adult Code of Conduct” – Guard Put everything in writing/documentation – Tackle – TE Attend the “Program Management” workshop that is included in the PW – WR Basic Coaches Education Program – QB – RB
TM Curriculum Skills to Teach All TM Players
Tiny Mite Coaches are required to teach Offensive Skills ALL of their players about the Game of – Run Blocking Football. – Pass Blocking – Passing
Each Player will learn: – Specific sets of skills. – Catching . Hands above the waist – All of the basic . Hands below the waist offensive and defensive positions. – Taking a Handoff & Running the Ball
Positions to Teach TM Players Skills to Teach All TM Players
Defensive Positions: Defensive Skills: – D-Line – Tackling – D-Ends – Containing – MLB – Angles – OLB – Pass defense – Corner – Shedding a block – Safety
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Skills to Teach All TM Players Concepts to Teach TM
Stances & Common Skills: Understand the importance of and learn – 3 point stance basic routines for: – 4 point stance – Proper warm up – 2 point stance – Conditioning – Cool Down
– And when to use them!
Concepts to Teach TM Wrap Up De-emphasize Winning & Competition Basic Concepts (at least know what Emphasize the Kids (not the coaches) these mean) SE Region is implementing the National – Offensive Formations Rules for the 2017 Season. – Defensive Formations Coaching Focus: Terminology: – Communicating with parents – Hole-Numbering System – Teaching the Game – Gaps . Offense & Defense Positions . Basic Terminology & Skills – HAVING FUN!!!
Concepts to Teach TM TM Coaching Certification
Basic Types of Plays: TM Coaches must also complete the SE – Lead Region Pop Warner Basic Coaches Education Program – Dive And… – Sweep All Coaches must also complete USA – Play Action Football Clinic (on-line) – Counter
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End: SE Region Pop Warner Tiny Mite Program
Thank you for all of your selfless dedication to our youngest players and the future of Pop Warner.
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