NEW YORK (AP) — USA Football has strengthened its education courses on concussions, hydration and equipment.
The governing body for youth football in the United States is adding new material to its tackle and flag football coaching courses. By the start of the 2010 season, the organization will have helped educate more than 50,000 youth coaches spanning all 50 states through its online courses and full-day coaching schools.
More than 3 million youngsters play youth tackle football in the United States. An additional 1.14 million high school boys play football, more than doubling the next most popular sport, according to the National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations.
