Today’s guest is a former All-American at Mount Union and the head coach at Avon HS in Ohio, Mike Elder. Over the last decade, his varsity program is 115-14 and much of that is attributed to the work they have put in to building their youth football program.

In Avon, Ohio, football is thriving at every level through the leadership of Mike Elder. He sees himself as the CEO of football from kindergarten through varsity. The approach taken in Avon shows how multiple game types, including flag, limited contact, modified games progressing to 11-man football, provide a model that is fun and fulfilling and increases participation and retention.

Learn how Avon has implemented the Football Development Model in their community.

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