One of the most controversial issues in youth sports today are concussions, and with high school, college, and professional football so popular in the Bothell area, it’s important to set a good example for our youngest all-stars.
Fortunately, Tom Bainter, the head football coach at Bothell High School, is doing is part to make sure our most vulnerable athletes are protected from the concussion epidemic. Going by U.S.A. Football’s safe tackling guidelines, Bainter is instilling these new techniques on his own players.
In addition to encouraging safe, fundamentally sound tackling, Bainter is also adopting a much more supportive, specific coaching style—and he thinks even the way he words his instructions can make a big difference.
Quote from MyNorthwest.com:
"We have to choose our words better. When you say, 'Put your screws under his chin,' what that really means is get your pad levels under your opponent. And that's what we have to say. 'Pad under pad. Low man wins,'" explains Bainter. "Those are things we need to say now, instead of giving them a visual of taking the front part of your helmet where your forehead is and smacking it under the guy's chin who is in front of you."
Whether you’re rooting for the Cougars or not, you’ve got to admire this!
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