As a first step in rebuilding youth tackle football as an effective feeder system for high school, Junior Player Development has been successful in assisting minor and high school programs recruit new players.

JPD is a readapted youth tackle football instructional and developmental playing method for youths aged 11-14. Every participant receives training in a number of positions, in order to receive a full experience and understanding of the game. All basic fundamentals, such as tackling and blocking, are taught and reviewed every practice provide proper instruction and a comfort level for all participants to learn under a structured and controlled environment.

All practices are broken into instructional segments lasting no more than 15 minutes. The particular assigned position of the day is taught in an upbeat tempo that holds a child’s interest throughout the entire practice. Every practice ends with a review of skills and a competition pitting two adjacent teams on the field that have learned complimentary positions.

The objective of competitive play will focus on execution of basic skills learned, not necessarily the end result of a play. Participants compete for points awarded by a referee for proper set up, stance, and proper execution of the skill learned that day in a controlled, structured environment.

The head coach applies the incorporation of life skill messages throughout all on-field skill training. Coaches follow a specifically designed curriculum created by a sports psychologist. Each week a different life skill is integrated throughout the on-field curriculum.

Visit the following links to get a JPD program started in your community.

Planning
Field Layout
Registration Form
Waiver Form
Medical Form

For more information Junior Player Development, please contact Josh Sacobie at development@footballcanada.com or by phone at 613-564-0003 x227