<p>The President of California Youth Football Alliance, Joe Rafter, joins Chris Fore on this 52nd edition of the Coaches Locker Podcast. Discussion centers around the fight to save youth tackle football in California, and in other states trying to outlaw it, what might be driving this agenda and more. </p>

The President of California Youth Football Alliance, Joe Rafter, joins Chris Fore on this 52nd edition of the Coaches Locker Podcast. Discussion centers around the fight to save youth tackle football in California, and in other states trying to outlaw it, what might be driving this agenda and more.

CLP Episode 52  – The Fight to Save Youth Football (In California and beyond!)

Think about your favorite locker.

My locker was pretty clean most of the time. That's just how I am: a neat freak.  But my players' lockers?  Most lockers out there are filled with all kinds of things!

Pair of cleats, old pair of cleats, 13 socks, an old ball glove, a few balls, seeds spilt all over, 3 water bottles, a belt . . . . . . . and the list goes on right?!

Just like most lockers are filled with things that you may or may not need everyday, this podcast will focus on a variety of topics meant for most coaches most of the time.  

Obviously, a girls volleyball coach in Tennessee probably won't want to hear much about the 6 Commandments of Your Kick Return Team!  We won't spend much time on xs and os.  NO time on defensive or offensive x and os!  

Lockers get locked, to keep them safe.

I want this podcast to be a safe place for coaches to come to during the week.  Not a "safe space."   I ain't talking about that. I'm just talking about a place you can come, as the coach of any sport to find a home!

Lockers aren't good all alone! 

And those who use lockers aren't designed to be alone either.  Think about how lame a locker room would be with just one locker!   Lockers need support.  Coaches need support. I want this podcast to be a support to coaches!

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Think about your favorite locker. My locker was pretty clean most of the time. That's just how I am: a neat freak. But my players' lockers? Most lockers out there are filled with all kinds of things! Pair of cleats, old pair of cleats, 13 socks, an old ball glove, a few balls, seeds spilt all over, 3 water bottles, a belt . . . . . . . and the list goes on right?! Just like most lockers are filled with things that you may or may not need everyday, this podcast will focus on a variety of topics meant for most coaches most of the time. Obviously, a girls volleyball coach in Tennessee probably won't want to hear much about the 6 Commandments of Your Kick Return Team! We won't spend much time on xs and os. NO time on defensive or offensive x and os! Lockers get locked, to keep them safe. I want this podcast to be a safe place for coaches to come to during the week. Not a "safe space." I ain't talking about that. I'm just talking about a place you can come, as the coach of any sport to find a home! Lockers aren't good all alone! And those who use lockers aren't designed to be alone either. Think about how lame a locker room would be with just one locker! Lockers need support. Coaches need support. I want this podcast to be a support to coaches!

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CLP Episode 52 – The Fight to Save Youth Football (In California and beyond!)

CLP Episode 52 – The Fight to Save Youth Football (In California and beyond!)