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Why Technique Comes Before More Demanding Youth Strength Drills
Learn why movement quality and clear coaching cues come before more demanding youth strength drills, and explore OFA strength training in Ottawa.

Coach Nate Dunlop
6 days ago3 min read


Why Reaction and Decision-Making Matter in Youth Football Agility
Football agility is not only about moving quickly through a pattern. In a game, an athlete often has to notice something, decide what it means and choose a movement while the situation is changing. That is what makes reactive agility different from memorized footwork. A rehearsed drill can help an athlete learn a position, rhythm or movement pattern. Reactive work adds another layer: read a cue, make a decision and then move with control. For Ottawa parents and athletes compa

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 293 min read


Youth Football Training in Ottawa: What Parents Should Look For
Choosing youth football training in Ottawa can be difficult when every program describes itself differently. A useful starting point is not a slogan or a single drill. It is whether the training matches your athlete's current needs, teaches skills that connect to football, and gives them clear information they can use. The right fit will not look identical for every athlete. Age, experience, position, confidence with a skill, and current training history all matter. Parents c

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 144 min read


Why Deceleration Matters in Youth Football Training: The Skill Behind Controlled Changes of Direction
Football speed is not only about accelerating. Learn why controlled stopping matters for changing direction and how young athletes can practise deceleration with purpose.

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 84 min read


What is 7v7 Football? A Quick Guide for Parents and Players
What Is 7v7 Football? A Quick Guide for Parents and Players from Ottawa's 7v7 club.

Coach Nate Dunlop
Apr 11, 20253 min read


Stronger, Faster, Better: Off-Season Strength & Conditioning Program for Football Players
Why Strength & Conditioning is Crucial for Skilled Football Players

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 9, 20243 min read


Master Your Position: Skill-Focused Positional Training for Youth Football Players in Ottawa
Why Position-Specific Training is Crucial for Skilled Football Players

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Quick Feet, Sharp Moves: Speed & Agility Training for Ottawa's Youth Football
Why Speed & Agility Training is a Must for Skilled Football Players

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 9, 20242 min read


Stay Ahead: The Power of Off-Season Football Training in Ottawa
Why Off-Season Training is Essential for Ottawa's Youth Football Players For youth football players, the off-season isn’t just a time to...

Coach Nate Dunlop
Oct 7, 20242 min read


Charity Combine Showcase - How To
The combine is designed to test a player's athleticism. As players move up in age, combines are used to help collegiate and pro...

Coach Nate Dunlop
Sep 23, 20245 min read
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