How the HS Coach Implements the Football Development Model - Mike Elder by Keith Grabowski published on 2019-03-20T19:43:45Z Today on the Coach and Coordinator podcast, Keith Grabowski is joined by Avon (Ohio) High School head coach Mike Elder as they discuss USA Football’s Football Development Model (FDM). Grabowski and Coach Elder discuss building a program from the ground up, how the Avon community has embraced with FDM’s influence and its effect on player development. 02:00 Developmental framework in Avon 05:11 Getting as many kids as possible 07:50 Impact of football 09:52 How Coach Elder shares information 14:27 Importance of a fun and fulfilling experience 19:45 Getting kids on the field 24:42 Setting parameters 27:15 Avon’s use of padded flag 30:20 Development and progression from flag football 32:28 Recommendation for coaches 35:32 Connect with coach: Twitter: coach_elderm Related Content: https://usafootball.com/fdm/ https://usafootball.com/rookietackle/ Check out our systems for skill development in blocking, defeating blocks and tackling at footballdevelopment.com Follow us daily on Twitter for content and interaction @FBDevCoach Check out X's and O's analysis at USA Football Blogs blogs.usafootball.com Genre Sports