Contact is a foundational element in the game of football. As an organization we are committed to teaching safe and effective contact methodologies and techniques. All coaches are required to complete the USA Football training and education program on the football contact. However, many of our coaches have completed additional training programs to ensure our athletes are best equipped to perform in contact situations. 

Our organization is committed to teaching USA football’s advanced contact program. The program uses Advanced Shoulder Tackling methodologies. This methodology was developed by evaluating the sport of Rugby. Its goal is to remove the head from contact. 

The clinic is designed for players in the rising Seniors and Juniors divisions, namely current 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. It is curated for players at all skill levels. 

Here are the phases:

• Pre Contact
• Contact
• Post Contact

Here are the types of tackles:

• Form / Profile
• Thigh and Drive
• Wrap and Roll

Here are the techniques your athlete should expect to learn:

• Track the Near Hip 
• Shimmy/Swoop 
• Near Foot, Near Shoulder (Power Position) 
• Square Shoulders 
• Contact Points 
• Head Placement 
• Hip Extension 
• Double Uppercut/Punch Thru 

The clinic is July 14th - July 16th, 6pm - 8pm. The instruction and drills are designed for participants to remain “off the ground,” meaning no athlete should touch the hard floor. 

Location is Sportsman Field. 

Cost of the clinic is $30 dollars per athlete. 

The clinic is capped at 50 participants.

The clinic will be led by Kacey Kemmerer, Director of Football Operations and Anthony Correnti, Director of Player Development and Seniors Junior Varsity Head Coach.

Coach Correnti and Coach Kemmerer are both certified in USA Football Advanced Contact, Atavus Level 1, and Tip of the Spear Level 1.

Coach Correnti is certified in Atavus Level 2. 

During the registration process, you will be asked to download and complete a Medical Clearance Form. Please note, the completed form can also be used for the season registration process. 

You can scan the form and send to medical@bedfordbulldogs.org