# Tackle Smart Sports ## Posts - [How to Choose the Right Youth Football Training Academy Near You](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-to-choose-the-right-youth-football-training-academy-near-you/): If you’ve been typing “football training near me” or “best youth football training facilities near me” into Google, you’re already doing something right — you’re looking for a safe, professional, and positive environment where your child can grow as an athlete and as a person. But with so many youth football training programs out there, […] - [What’s the Best Age to Start Tackle Football? A Parent’s Guide to Safe and Smart Training](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/whats-the-best-age-to-start-tackle-football-a-parents-guide-to-safe-and-smart-training/): If you’ve been searching “football training near me” or “what age can kids start playing football,” you’re likely a parent trying to find the right path for your child’s athletic journey.You want them to have fun, build confidence, and stay safe — all while learning the game the right way. At Tackle Smart Sports, we […] - [When Is the Right Age for Kids to Start Tackle Football?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/when-is-the-right-age-for-kids-to-start-tackle-football/): Football has long been considered America’s favorite pastime — a game that unites communities, builds character, and teaches teamwork. For generations, young athletes have grown up dreaming of wearing pads and helmets just like their favorite NFL players. Across the country, you’ll find tackle leagues that welcome kids as young as five. According to the […] - [Why Mastering Football Is Way Harder Than It Looks: A Deeper Dive Into Game Insight](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/why-mastering-football-is-way-harder-than-it-looks-a-deeper-dive-into-game-insight/): Football might look simple at first glance — just a ball, two goals, and a few friends. It’s that easy-to-start nature that has made it the most popular sport in the world. But while anyone can play football, playing it well is an entirely different story. Beneath the surface of this beautiful game lies a […] - [The Ultimate Football Player’s Diet: Fuel for Strength, Speed, and Mental Sharpness](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/the-ultimate-football-players-diet-fuel-for-strength-speed-and-mental-sharpness/): The Power of Proper Nutrition in Football Football is a brutal, fast-paced game that demands explosive power, relentless stamina, and laser-focused decision-making. Without the right diet, players risk fatigue, brain fog, and sluggish recovery—costing them critical plays. Nutrition isn’t just about eating healthy; it’s about strategic fueling to maximize performance. The right balance of proteins, […] - [The Hidden Force Behind Your Kid’s Flag Football Success](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/the-hidden-force-behind-your-kids-flag-football-success/): Tackle Smart Sports parents and coaches! Picture this: Your young athlete is flying down the field, dodging defenders like a pro, when suddenly—BAM!—they plant their foot, change direction in a blink, and sprint straight to the end zone. Magic? Nope. Brilliant body mechanics at work! Turns out, those jaw-dropping moves aren’t just raw skill (though […] - [A Youth Football Guide: Navigating Your Child Through the Basics and the Benefits](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/youth-football-guide-basics-benefits/): As the new season approaches, many parents find themselves at the crossroads of decision-making when it comes to their children’s extracurricular activities. Youth football stands out as a time-honored tradition that not only fosters physical fitness but also instills discipline, teamwork and invaluable life skills. If you’re a parent thinking of enrolling your child in […] - [Youth Football Training: What You Need to Know Before Enrolling Your Kids This Summer](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/youth-football-training-tips/): As summer approaches, many parents are considering enrolling their children in youth football programs. With the benefits of physical activity, teamwork, and skill development, football training offers a rewarding experience for kids. However, choosing the right program can be daunting. From finding youth football near you to selecting the best trainers, there are crucial factors […] - [Unleash Your Power and Resilience: The Art of Strength and Conditioning Training in Football](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/strength-conditioning-training-football/): Introduction In the pulsating arena of football, where every move counts and every collision demands resilience, athletes need more than just skill and strategy – they need bodies honed to perfection. Enter the world of strength and conditioning training, a dynamic discipline that goes beyond building muscle – it forges warriors ready to face the […] - [How many tackle drills should I practise as a coach?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/youth-football-tackle-drills/): Introduction How much tackling practise is appropriate for young athletes has become a hot topic in the world of youth contact football. While the increased focus on contact has raised concerns about the risk of injuries, mastering the art of tackling is fundamental to the game. Striking a balance between safety and skill development is […] - [The Ultimate Guide to Youth Football in North Dallas](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/youth-football-north-dallas-guide/): The thing with ultimate guides to anything is that they give a ton of information. That is exactly what this Ultimate Guide to Youth Football in North Dallas will do. While this will look at Plano and specifically Plano youth football, this is a guide from which you can take information, even if you are […] - [Specialized coaching for high school football players](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/high-school-football-player-coaching/): We put a lot of focus on youth tackle football coaching here at Tackle Smart. We have written many articles on how to begin your kid’s football journey, ensure they are working at an age/talent-appropriate level, and what to do if your child gets a concussion. These are all necessary initial steps regarding your child […] - [How to teach my child how to tackle?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/safe-effective-tackle-techniques-for-kids/): Tackling can be scary. It can be scary for the child attempting the tackle, and it can be scary for the parent in the stand watching their kid throw their body in the way of a player considerably bigger than them and running at full speed. Here at Tackle Smart, we understand that natural fear […] - [Choosing a Football Camp or Clinic this Summer](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/choosing-right-football-camp-tips-coaches-skills-safety/): Summer is a time for camps of all kinds. From church camp to space camp to boot camp, there is always something going on to throw your kid into. Football camps and clinics are always popular. Any chance for your kid to refine their skills out of season and return in the fall as a […] - [First year of tackle football – The essential guide](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/first-year-of-tackle-football-the-essential-guide/): The first year of tackle football can be daunting. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to be that way. This guide will step you through everything that you – and your child – need to know to make that first year of tackle football fun, easy, and painless. Whether they are stepping up from flag football (recommended) […] - [How much tackle practice should I be doing as a coach?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-much-tackle-practice-should-i-be-doing-as-a-coach/): One of the hot topic questions when it comes to youth tackle football is how much tackle practice kids should be doing. We see news stories and research that an increase in tackle sessions – and an increase in contact – is what leads to concussion and traumatic brain injury. However, without the right football […] - [Is Tackle Football Dangerous for Kids?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/is-tackle-football-dangerous-for-kids/): Parents looking to put their kids into tackle football often question the dangerous nature of the sport. While any collision/contact sport will have some unavoidable element of risk by its very nature, is it fair that tackle football has been pushed into a position where tackle football coaches constantly have to defend the safety of […] - [Is My Child Ready for Tackle Football?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/is-my-child-ready-for-tackle-football/): Knowing when your child is ready to play tackle football can be difficult. Many studies and ideas suggest that tackle football should start at a certain age, but if that doesn’t sound realistic to you, then you are certainly not alone. No parent wants to throw their child into tackle football too early without the […] - [Which Is Better For Your Child: Tackle Or Flag Football?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/which-is-better-for-your-child-tackle-vs-flag-football/): You have many decisions to make when deciding to put your kid on a football team or in a football program. The first of those decisions is whether to put your child into tackle football or flag football (or both). It used to be that tackle football was the only real option for competitive play. […] - [Off-season Workouts For Football Players](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/off-season-football-workout/): The football off-season isn’t a time for players to rest on their laurels. Sure, taking some time off at the end of the season is important for recovery and to reduce the risk of burnout, but developing (and sticking to) an off-season workout program will help your child progress to the next level of their […] - [5 Qualities of a Good Sports Coach For Your Kids](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/qualities-of-a-good-coach-for-your-kids/): If we are honest, there are plenty of youth coaches out there that are not qualified for the job. This makes sense, especially since many youth coaches coach at the level because their kids are playing the sport. A good youth coach, however, is worth his or her weight in gold. They will push your […] - [Are You a Good Sports Parent?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/are-you-a-good-sports-parent/): Being a good sports parent can be hard. There are only so many hours in the day – both for you and your child – and it is often too easy to fall into bad habits when it comes to certain aspects of parenting. This is especially true regarding parenting in the sports arena, as […] - [What Age Should My Child Start Tackle Football](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/what-age-should-my-child-start-tackle-football/): The most significant debate surrounding tackle football in America rages around the age at which kids should be allowed to strap on the pads and play. It is a very understandable topic of discussion, given the popularity of football and the risks involved in playing the game.  Those risks are factors at any age, but […] - [What Do I Do If My Child Gets a Concussion?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/symptoms-prevention-concussion/): There is no hiding the fact that concussions are scary. That fear is multiplied tenfold if it is your child that gets a concussion. Any type of head injury is one of a parent’s worst nightmares, but the first thing to remember in a situation like this is that most injuries of this nature are […] - [How to Best Manage Your Kid's Busy Sporting Schedule](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/manage-your-kids-busy-sports-schedule/): Sports are good. In fact, sports are great. A 2020 study developed by the PCSFN Science Board noted that sports lead to better health (mentally, socially, and physically), better educational and career success, and lifelong participation that will benefit your kid not only now, but also far into the future. This is all great, and […] - [Your Football Equipment Checklist: The Essentials](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/football-equipment-gear/): When starting off on a football journey for you or your child it is very important to know what equipment you need. Football equipment such as pads, cleats, and a helmet are there for safety and protection in what is a very physical game. This – plus using the correct tackle technique as we have […] - [Should I be Worried about Concussions in Football?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/concussions-in-football/): The hottest topic of debate around tackle football is head injuries and – specifically – concussions in football. It has reached the point where even the word concussion is enough to scare a parent towards flag football and away from tackle football. Football coaching has significantly changed to prevent head contact in practices, with physical […] - [How to Decide on the Right Football League for my Child?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-to-decide-on-the-right-football-league-for-my-child/): Football continues to surge in popularity at the professional and college level. At the youth level, however, tackle football has seen a decrease in popularity as parents have become more and more worried about injuries to their children, especially concussion due to them not getting the right football coaching on their tackle technique. According to […] - [At what age should my child start Tackle Football?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/at-what-age-should-my-child-start-tackle-football/): Football is America’s game and has been the sport of choice for so many youths, middle school and high school players for generations. There are tackle leagues around the country for kids as young as 5. As indicated by a report by the American Academy of Pediatrics, there are around 250,000 youth football players from […] - [5 Essential “At Home” Exercises to Stay Conditioned During This Time](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/5-at-home-exercises-for-sports-person/): Young athletes often worry about how they’ll keep up with training during the off-season. Right now, times are even more challenging with access to facilities being restricted and social distancing being put into practice. While there are a number of ways to ensure that your athlete copes best during this period without falling behind with […] - [Can rugby shoulder football’s concussion issues?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/shoulder-tackle-football-reduce-concussions/): Dr Bennet Omalu in the Film Concussion (2015): “All of these animals have shock absorbers built into their bodies. The woodpecker’s tongue extends through the back of the mouth out of the nostril, encircling the entire cranium. It is the anatomical equivalent of a safety belt for its brain. Human beings? Not a single piece of […] - [Athleticism vs Skill](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/athleticism-v-skill/): In my professional rugby career, there were almost always two schools of thought related to players. Those who believed that natural athleticism honed and channelled in the right way in training could be superseded by individual skills development in terms of time, effort and energy. Then there is the second, where athleticism and physical dominance […] - [7 Areas That You Can Work on During the Offseason in the Gym](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/7-areas-that-you-can-work-on-during-the-offseason-in-the-gym/): As we all create our New Year’s Resolutions and get prepared to start offseason training, we need to keep tackling training at the top of our list. - [How Seriously Do You Take Tackling? - 5 Reasons Why We Should Practice Tackling More.](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-seriously-do-you-take-tackling/): I ask coaches all the time, “How serious are you taking tackling?” A lot of the responses I get are not great… It’s vital that we practice tackling for several reasons, that we are going to get into in the post. A few of the big reasons though are so that we can be better […] - [Can Courage Be Coached? 5 Useful Tips](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/can-courage-be-coached-in-sports/): Courage comes into play a lot when you are coaching or training for a sport. Is courage something that you can coached? Or is it simply something you’re either born with or not? Well for a short answer… Yes. Just like anything else, courage also can be coached. Courage is a very individual characteristic that […] - [Celebrating One Year at Tackle Smart Sports](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/roger-wilson-founded-tackle-smart-sports/): A year ago we founded Tackle Smart Sports to bring safer tackling techniques, that can be trained in a controlled environment, to the football playing capital of America. We strive to teach kids the techniques that will help them tackle safer as well as land more tackles to be more successful players.  Watch this video […] - [New Studies Show Rugby-Style Tackling is Safer & More Effective](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/rugby-style-tackling-safer/): Does the thought of rugby terrify you? Have you always thought of it as a reckless and dangerous sport that can only lead to injury? There’s definitely an art to how you play rugby and the training and skills in rugby can overlap with similar techniques in football and other contact sports.  As a former […] - [Girls That Play American Football. Why Is Not That Common?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/girls-too/): When girls think of a sport they’d like to join, a few things may come to mind. Soccer, martial arts, softball, tennis, basketball, and the like. But one sport notably off the list of many girls’ dream sports? Football. Sure, they might toss around a football with dad in the yard sometimes, but many girls […] - [An Irishman Abroad - Guest Podcast Episode: Roger Wilson](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/an-irishman-abroad-podcast/): An Irishman Abroad with Jarlath Regan | Guest: Roger Wilson: Episode 303 Concussion was for a long time considered “just part of the game” of American Football. Then a string of tragic cases and the Will Smith movie “Concussion” changed the thinking of the community. Roger Wilson the former Ireland, Ulster and Barbarians player explains […] - [How To Safely Train During The Summer](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-to-safely-train-during-the-summer/): Training during hot weather puts extra stress on your body and, if you don’t properly prepare, it can result in serious illness including heat cramps, heat syncope, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Yet, the summer is an important time for young athletes to train and training during heat can actually produce a number of benefits. […] - [What Are The Chances Of My Child Becoming A Professional Athlete?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/parent-expectations/): As youth sports become increasingly competitive, more and more parents believe that their child will go pro and actively work toward their child becoming a professional athlete. A 2015 study found that 26% of U.S. parents of high school athletes hoped that their child would become a professional athlete. In contrast, however, the data shows […] - [Young Athletes And Social Life](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-athletes-can-balance-sports-sociallife/): All teens face a variety of stressors, demands and pressures that are a normal and important part of their development. These pressures are increased for athletes who, in addition to balancing social and academic demands, are also balancing a rigorous training and competition schedule; working to develop healthy habits; and trying to ensure that they […] - [Practicing Tackling Without Live Contact Situations'](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/practicing-tackling-football/): Practicing Tackling without Live Contact Situations Tackling is a huge part of football, and I believe it’s not given enough focus. With injury rates – and especially concussions – an increasingly hot topic, there are ongoing efforts to make the game safer. One proposed way is decreasing the amount of time that athletes engage in […] - [Foods To Have Before A Competition](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/sports-nutrition/): Foods to Eat before a Competition Good nutrition is always important for growing kids, but the right nutrition is especially important before competition because it can help your child both perform better and recover faster. The right pre-workout meal will maximize performance while also minimizing muscle damage. So, one of the best ways you can […] - [Sport Heroes](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/greatest-sport-heroes/): Sports Heroes One of the best ways to teach kids is through example. Whether you want to impart manners, sportsmanship or respect, modeling those characteristics can have a much bigger impact than any words or attempted lessons. Kids follow in the examples of adults around them and imitate the behavior of adults that they respect […] - [WHY NECK STRENGTHENING IS IMPORTANT?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/why-neck-strengthening-is-important/): The Importance of Neck Strengthening for Athletes Participating in Contact Sports Neck strengthening exercises are one of the most effective ways to prevent concussions in contact sports. These exercises, which should be incorporated for athletes of all ages and ability levels, can help to decrease the impact that contact has on the brain. As a […] - [5 REASONS WHY TACKLE FOOTBALL IS BENEFICIAL FOR YOUR KIDS](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/benefits-of-tackle-football/): Tackle football is a popular sport among children and adolescents to help teach them the fundamentals of this traditional sport. Many parents worry about the risk of concussions from this sport. But with just 3 to 5-percent of youth suffering from concussions, some believe that the frequency of such injuries has been overestimated and the […] - [The Importance Of Sleep For Quality Sports Performance](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/importance-of-good-sleep/):   Sleep plays an important role in your physical, mental and emotional health. While you’re sleeping, your brain and body are working hard to prepare you for the next day, to support healthy brain function and to maintain your physical health. Among its many benefits, good sleep improves learning, focus and decision-making. While sleep is […] - [Can Your Child Play Sports With Asthma And Allergies?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/can-your-child-play-sports-with-asthma-and-allergies/): A question I get a lot from parents is: Can my child play sports with asthma? This concern usually peaks around this time of year as allergy season is upon us and can exacerbate asthma symptoms. It’s understandable that parents worry about their child’s health, but here’s the deal. The short answer…is yes. Your child […] - [What To Do If Your Child Gets Injured On The Field](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/sports-injuries-types/): It can be a scary time when your child gets injured during an athletic event. You may be up in the stands feeling helpless while medical staff helps your child, or if there are no medical staff around, you may be wondering what you can do to help. Not to mention that both you and […] - [Tackling Concussion Head On - Former Ulster star trying to change American football](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/football-concussion-prevention/): Article by Michael Morrow, BBC Sport NI – Click here for original article The high school near Roger Wilson’s Texas home gives an indication of the strength of the USA’s love affair with American football. Its stadium boasts a capacity identical to the former Ulster player’s old stomping ground during his days as a professional […] - [Football Is Great, But Should Kids Play Multiple Sports?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/football-is-great-but-should-kids-play-multiple-sports/): When it comes time to choose a sport to play, your child may be overwhelmed with the many choices. They may have many reasons for considering different sports from their friends playing on a certain team to family history of playing a certain sport to some sports costing less than others to play. And some […] - [7 Things To Look For In A Great Coach](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/7-things-to-look-for-in-a-great-coach/): There’s no overestimating the value of a great coach. Coaches help shape the character of their players at a young age, helping them develop everything from healthy habits to interpersonal skills. What’s more, they also play a huge role in whether or not your kid actually sticks with the sport. In other words, in terms […] - [Athletes: We Should Support Concussion Research](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/concussion-research-brain-injury-football/): Article by Michael Burke – www.concussionfoundation.org Former professional rugby player Roger Wilson pledged his brain to the Concussion Legacy Foundation to support research on concussions and CTE. When Wilson heard about the VA-BU-CLF Brain Bank’s research on the relationship between sports and brain trauma, he didn’t hesitate to pledge. “More people should be aware that you can pledge to donate […] - [Former Ulster backrow moves to Dallas to tackle American Football's biggest problem](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-to-prevent-concussions-in-football/): Article by Jack O’Toole – www.sportsjoe.ie After 14 years in professional rugby, Roger Wilson decided to pack up his bags and move his young family to Dallas, Texas. Wilson had spent four years in England with the Northampton Saints between 2008 and 2012 but this was a much bigger move to a much different place […] - [TackleSmart | The Art of Living Beautifully](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/learn-tackle-football-with-professional-player-roger-wilson/): Article by Lauren Palmer – www.theartoflivingbeautifully.net November 7 2018 Today I would like to introduce you to a dynamic, necessary, and power house of a business, TackleSmart, owned by Irish transplant and former professional Rugby player Roger Wilson. With over 350 professional games under his belt, Roger retired last year as a player with the highest […] - [Are You A Pushy Sports Parent?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/are-you-a-pushy-sports-parent/): Team sports is a time for children to bond with other kids, stay physically active, and learn teamwork skills. However, this life lesson can be disrupted very quickly if pushy parents enter the equation. The problem is that a pushy parent may not know that they are being this way. That’s why it’s important to […] - [What If Your Child Plays Sports But Is Not Aggressive?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/sports-aggression/): If you’re a parent, you know that every child’s character and temperament can vary a lot. This is very clear out on a sports field. Sometimes, where one child dives into new opportunities, another is more timid, shying away from contact. And if you’re a parent of one of these more cautious kids, you might […] - [Entitlement Of Kids And Teaching Respect To Children](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/teaching-respect-to-children/): How playing a sport  can help Please and thank you seem to have become terms of the past. Children today, for the most part, seem to be short on manners and respect. In turn, this could set them down the road to becoming disrespectful adults unless steps are taken to reroute them. Teaching respect to […] - [Does the NFL concussion protocol really protect players?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/nfl-concussion-protocol-really-protect-players/): How the NFL concussion protocol should work Back in 2009, the NFL implemented the concussion protocol in response to concern over concussion statistics. They’ve also continued tweak the protocol in the decade since, to better protect players from harm. In 2016, for example, they added additional disciplinary measures for teams that don’t follow protocol. Head […] - [Benefits of Kids’ Sports](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/benefits-of-youth-sports/): Many adults have fond memories of playing outside every day and only coming in for meals. Impromptu ball games with friends and playing till the street lights came on. Kids nowadays are spending less and less time outdoors in favor of more sedentary activities. Video games, internet usage and social media, and TV take up […] - [What's The Deal With The Inconsistency Of Officiating In The NFL?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-many-officials-nfl-football/): Toward the beginning of last year, NFL owners voted to adopt several new rules to the league’s official rulebook. This included the now-somewhat-controversial helmet contact rule. Over the next few months, refs called penalties on players for violating those new rules. But they did so with such inconsistency that fans and the media alike grew […] - [UNDER 14 TACKLE FOOTBALL](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/tackle-football-before-14/): Despite progressive advancements in football gear, upgraded helmets, and more awareness surrounding brain injuries. American tackle football is still a controversial subject when it comes to under 14. Brain injuries are incredibly serious and can have lifelong effects. So parents and health alliances are understandably concerned of the effects of tackling. The Physiology of a […] - [Does the NFL concussion protocol really protect players?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/does-the-nfl-concussion-protocol-really-protect-players/): How the NFL concussion protocol should work Back in 2009, the NFL implemented the concussion protocol in response to concern over concussion statistics. They’ve also continued tweak the protocol in the decade since, to better protect players from harm. In 2016, for example, they added additional disciplinary measures for teams that don’t follow protocol. Head […] - [How to Prevent Football Injuries / Do Helmets Really Prevent Football Injuries?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-to-prevent-football-injuries-do-helmets-really-prevent-football-injuries/): In theory, helmets are the perfect solution to the growing head injury problem in football. After all, they’re perfectly designed to prevent you from football injuries without worrying about the risk of concussions. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case—and it’s pretty well-documented. Here’s the truth about wearing helmets in football. And why you should be […] - [How we build confidence and skills through sports coaching progressions](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-we-build-confidence-and-skills-through-sports-coaching-progressions/): Over the course of the past few years, we’ve seen some big changes in the world of sports coaching. Now more than ever, coaches and trainers for contact sports like football are aware of the safety challenges involved. This is especially true for student athletes, who are just learning the mental and physical skills they’ll […] - [Are We Becoming Too Obsessed with Stats in Sports?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/are-we-becoming-too-obsessed-with-stats-in-sports/): We’ve always had the urge to quantify sports performance. We like to think that simple numbers make it easier for us to understand the wildly complex games we’re seeing with our own eyes. We like to pretend that our favorite sports games are a little less chaotic and random than they actually are. And we […] - [What Is Muscle Memory, and Why Is It So Important?](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/what-is-muscle-memory-and-why-is-it-so-important/): “You never forget how to ride a bike.” It’s a popular saying you’ve probably heard before. And if you’ve ever hopped back onto the saddle after many years, you might even be able to attest that it’s true—even if you have to spend a moment or two getting familiar with the motions again. But what […] - [Why fear of concussions shouldn't keep your kids out of sports](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/youth-sports-concussion-risk/): When over 1,000 parents were polled about children’s athletics, 16% of them said that they refused to allow their kids to play sports due to worries over concussions. According to the study, a Harris Poll conducted on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association, a third of the remaining parents were on the fence, saying it […] - [Former Ulster star Roger Wilson making big impact teaching young American footballers how to tackle](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/how-to-tackle-football/): Article written by Rúaidhrí O'Connor - www.independent.ie - [Child’s Play - Creating a safe environment in football](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/childs-play-creating-a-safe-environment-in-football/): Every weekend, there are various iterations of youth sport that take place on suburban grounds across the world. Humble patches of grass filled with tiny athletes coached by dedicated and skilled volunteers who aim to instil the love of the game to their young charges. Sport teaches; it can teach you good things and it […] - [The concussion issue - don’t bury your head in the sand](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/reduce-concussion-in-tackle-football/): My name is Roger Wilson, and for 15 years I made my living as a professional rugby player in Ireland and England. Like most athletes, I grew up with a love for my sport, and I reveled in the contact nature of rugby. Throughout my career, I never wore padding, relying only on my bare […] ## Pages - [Summer Sessions: May 26 – July 30 | Mon–Thu. Join us!](https://www.tacklesmartsports.com/summer-football-training-program-2026/): Join Our 2026 Summer Football Training Program Why Join Our Summer Football Training? We focus on more than just football. 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