The Tappan Zee Player Development Youth Clinic is focused on achieving a fun, positive, complete and rewarding experience for all players.  Instead of focusing on winning, this program focuses on football skill development and life skill lessons.  The key objective of TZPD Youth Clinic is to create an environment where each individual can experience an improvement of skill development while learning important lessons that will lead to success in life

 

Learning Both Sides of the Ball

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The TZPD is centered around skill development on both offense and defense. On the offensive side of the ball, players will learn the fundamentals of throwing and catching a football, as well as running and maneuvering through a defense. They will also learn the proper method for taking a hand-off and how to run basic pass routes.

 

On the defensive side of the ball, players will learn the fundamentals of pass coverage and run reaction. They will learn the concepts of zone and man-to-man defensive skills, as well as the fundamentals of defensive footwork and pre-tackling skills.

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The game of flag football is a fast-paced, non-contact game played between teams of seven players. Each player on the offense and defense wears a set of flags. "Tackles" are made by pulling the flag out of the belt. All physical contact is strictly monitored for the safety of the players. 

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Most importantly, players will learn the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. While there is a competitive component to the structure of the clinic, the TZPD is committed first and foremost to the concepts of fair play and good sportsmanship while teaching children to love the game of football.