On March 21st, the Browns hosted 'A New Era Summit presented by Gatorade' for Girls High School Flag Football Athletes

Rookie Tackle is a modified game to introduce tackle football to youth players. A 7-on-7 format and smaller field allows for higher coach-to-player ratio leading to advanced player skill development. The Cleveland Muny Football League has adopted Rookie Tackle and close to 200 athletes competed in the 14 team league in 2022.

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Athletes from across Northeast Ohio took the field at FirstEnergy Stadium for 3 days of the Cleveland Browns Youth Football Camp on June 13-15th.

Build The Bridge aims to "Unify Communities Through Sport" by bringing together student-athletes from various racial, socio-economic, and religious backgrounds to allow young people to recognize that they have a multitude of commonalities. Browns hosted the Build The Bridge Showcase at FirstEnergy Stadium on June 9, 2022.

Jarvis Landry, Browns hosted six different Northeast Ohio high schools in the inaugural Girls High School Flag Football Jamboree.

The Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Muny Football partnered to launch a new Rookie Tackle program. Rookie Tackle is a modified game to introduce to tackle football to youth players. Rookie Tackle serves as a bridge game between flag football and full-field tackle. It is also a part of USA Football's Football Development Model.

The new Cleveland Browns Youth Football Camp – "Under the Bright Lights", in association with University Hospitals, is designed to introduce young players to the basics of offensive and defensive football. This non-contact instructional camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of each position and the skills that go along with the game. Participants will get the opportunity to be coached by local high school coaches, participate in challenges and experience once-in-a-lifetime activities "Under the Bright Lights" at FirstEnergy Stadium

The Cleveland Browns Youth Football Camp Series, in association with University Hospitals, hosted more than 250 participants at FirstEnergy Stadium over the course of 3 days. Boys and girls between the ages of 7-13 participated in football skill building drills and flag football games.

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The Cleveland Browns and Archbishop Hoban celebrated the implementation of two high-quality synthetic turf fields at Wentz Financial Family Fields, the team's 11th field installment in past five years. Since May of 2016, the Haslam and Johnson families and Browns Give Back have been dedicated to providing Ohio communities with new field surfaces, focused on enhanced educational opportunities by promoting student engagement through youth and high school football, additional sports and other activities.

The Cleveland Browns hosted student athletes from Olmsted Falls and Cleveland Heights for a Build The Bridge Chalk Talk session. The students assembled benches together that will be placed in the locker rooms of each school.

Through the HELMETS program, presented by Meijer and in association with University Hospitals and Xenith, the Browns donated 100 helmets to Nordonia High School.

Take part in the 2020 Cleveland Browns Virtual Youth Football Clinic, in association with University Hospitals. Learn drills and take part in challenges to help sharpen your football skills. Dr. Sean Cupp from University Hospitals shares some need to know sports medicine information and some of the Cleveland Browns Rookies talk about why it's important to #StayInTheGame. Be sure to post your progress on social media with #BrownsClinic or by tagging @BrownsYouthFB.

Special guests Jedrick Wills Jr. and Grant Delpit inform us how the role of the youth coach impacts us all.

Coach Nate Moore, Washington High School (Massillon), teaches us the basic fundamentals to developing offensive lineman at the youth level.

Jason Trunsnik, Browns Alumni and Owner Pro Sports Performance, teaches us a number of fitness exercises and practices that youth can accomplish at home with limited to no equipment.

Coach Justin Todd, Wadsworth High School, teaches basic spread offense principles for all levels.

NFL FLAG Directors presented the new NFL FLAG powered by RCX.

Coach Chuck Kyle, St. Ignatius High School and USA Football Master Trainer, discusses base defense for Rookie Tackle participants and coaches.

Mike Krueger, Sr. Director of Football Education - USA Football, explains USA Football's Football Development Model.

Coach Tiger Laverde, Kirtland High School, discusses effective communication tips and tactics for coaches, parents, and athletes.

High School and Youth Football Connection. Coach Mike Elder, Avon High School, will lead a discussion on how to build your program and connect to youth football coaches in your area. The Cleveland Browns are hosting the 3rd Annual Northeast Ohio Youth Football Summit in a new format - virtually. The youth football coaches' summit will feature sessions led by local high school coaches, Cleveland Browns coaches, players, and alumni. During the summit, coaches will learn proper tackling techniques, the fundamentals of coaching, key communication skills, practice preparation, and other essential skills for youth football player, coach and program development.

All athletes, kindergarten through twelfth grade, who want to compete like the pros, join us at the NEW Cleveland Browns Showcase Weekend in association with Xenith March 6th – 8th, 2020 at the Cleveland Browns Training Facility.  

The weekend events will feature combine-style testing as well as position specific drills, including: passing, route running, linemen work, agility drills, kicking and punting, plus so much more. Division II, III and NAIA colleges have been invited to observe Saturday's Showcase. Space is limited go to Clevelandbrowns.com/ShowcaseWeekend to reserve your spot today.

Sione Takitaki and St. Ignatius Head Coach Chuck Kyle gives us an alternative for full contact tackling in practice by utilizing the tackle wheel.

Joel Bitonio and Coach Nate Moore provide us with hand placement tips for OL Play in this week's Play Football Tip of the Week!

Browns DB Greedy Williams and St. Ignatius HC Chuck Kyle provide us with tips to defensive back pass defense in this week's Play Football Tip of the Week.

LB Mack Wilson and Former NFL LB/current Head Coach Cleveland Heights Mac Stephens discuss shedding blockers in this week's PlayFootball Tip of the Week!

Browns DB Greedy Williams and St. Ignatius HC Chuck Kyle provides us with 3 essentials to defensive back footwork and change of direction in this week's Play Football Tip of the Week.

Joel Bitonio and Coach Nate Moore provides us with 3 tips for OL Play in this week's Play Football Tip of the Week!

The Adapted Football League held it's 9th annual All-Star game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Joel Bitonio, Austin Corbett and others participated in the All-Star game as lead blockers and quarterbacks for the adapted football athletes.

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Week 08 High School Game of the Week. Archbishop Hoban wins on the road at Padua Franciscan 63-8

Despite a close game, the Strongsville Mustangs ran away with a 31-17 victory over the Medina Bees for homecoming weekend.

The Nordonia Knights had celebrated Homecoming by beating the Hudson Explorers 33 - 20. Nordonia's Robby Levak won player of the week complete 18 of 31 passes, throwing for 178 yards and 1 touchdown.

In the fourth edition of Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week the Lorain Titans took on St. Joes Football North from Canada and three browns players Josh Gordon, TJ Carrie and James Burgess were in attendance.

In the third installment of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week Strongsville took on Central Catholic. The Mustangs beat the Crusaders 26-14.

Offensive Coordinator Nick Restifo of St. Ignatius High School discusses the proper way for a quarterback to drop back after taking the snap.

Head Coach Christopher Hubbard of John F. Kennedy High School discusses the importance of ball security and the proper way for a player to hold onto the football to prevent turnovers.

Offensive line coach Brian Taylor of Strongsville High School gives a few simple tips and tricks to make offensive linemen stronger at the point of contact.

Head Coach Rick Adams of Independence High School teaches a few drills that will help a quarterback learn to keep their eyes downfield looking for receivers. Then coach teaches how to read a linebacker's hips to determine the correct route to run.

Head Coach Robert Andrews of James Ford Rhodes High School teaches the correct defensive back stance pre-play and how to transition the body around while in coverage.

Head Coach Ed Egan of Coventry High School discusses the correct stance for receivers on 3-step routes. Coach also talks about different drills anyone can use to improve their route running and catching abilities.

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In the first edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week Avon Lake beat Elyria 42-14.

In association with Hard Knocks, players spent time before training camp practice to do drills with kids on the practice fields. Tyrod Taylor led the kids through warm up drills followed by players leading football specific drills and encouraging them to have fun.

The Cleveland Browns Gatorade Junior Training Camp is designed for middle school students, ages 12-14. The camp focused on football fundamentals, skills and personal development.

Adapted Football League athletes got the opportunity to play under the lights at the Lou Groza Field. The event also allowed families and volunteers to celebrate the athletes' hard work and showcase their confidence, teamwork and football skills they developed throughout the season.

The Cleveland Browns and its alumni hosted 5 Legends Clinics at recently renovated fields around the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, presented by Medical Mutual.

Jarvis Landry held his first football camp in Cleveland in which he taught kids how to run routes, worked with them on footwork and enforced the spirit of healthy competition among the kids.

The 2018 Rookie Class surprised the kids participating in the Browns Youth Football Camp at Lou Groza Field.

The Cleveland Browns and National Football League worked together to donate $250,000 towards a new turf field. The community gathered around the football field at Roy C. Start High School in Toledo for a groundbreaking ceremony.

Jarvis Landry took a trip to Warren G. Harding high school to surprise the football team with band new Xenith Helmets. The Helmets Program is able to donate $66k worth of helmets to Ohio Schools throughout the year in collaboration with the Cleveland Browns, Ohio Lottery, University Hospitals and Xenith.

Cleveland Brown wide receiver Jarvis Landry attended and spoke at the groundbreaking of Lorain High School's George Daniel Field. As part of Browns Give Back, Dee and Jimmy Haslam have extended their pledge to donate a sixth field to a local high school.

As part of the team's commitment to youth and high school football through Browns Give Back, the Cleveland Browns 2018 High School Showcase was hosted at the team's field house on Saturday, when local freshmen, sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to compete in front of talent evaluators from local colleges and universities.

Fifteen teams in the Cleveland area participated in the Rookie Tackle League's pilot program in 2017 ahead of the nationwide launch in 2018.

The Browns hosted athletes and coaches from the Youngstown Youth Flag Football Association (YYFFA) with Danny Shelton announcing that YYFFA will be the Cleveland Browns representative at the 2018 Pro Bowl in Orlando, FL.

In the Fourth, playoff edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Tri-Valley took on St. Vincent- St. Mary at Perry Stadium in the D-III Semi-Finals. The Scottie Dogs beat the Irish, 24-6.

In the Second, playoff edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Rootstown took on Kirtland at Stewart Field in the Division VI Regional Finals. The Hornets beat the Rovers, 17-7.

In the Second, playoff edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Bay took on Padua Franciscan at North Royalton Stadium. The Rockets beat the Bruins, 21-7

In the First, playoff edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Mentor took on Stow-Munroe Falls at Home. The Cardinals trounce the Bulldogs, 49-17

In the Final Edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Holy Name took on Parma at Byers Field. The Green Wave defeated the Redmen, 41-12

In the Ninth Edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Cuyahoga Heights took on Kirtland at home. The Hornets survived the Redskins, 42-34.

In the Eighth Edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Brecksville-Broadview Heights took on North Royalton at home. The Beats defeated the Bees 27-12.

Due to the dedication to the community of Northeast Ohio by Dee and Jimmy Haslam and the completion of John Adam's field, five brand new fields have been installed in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

In the Seventh Edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Bay took on Normandy at home. The Rockets defeated the Invaders 51-0.

In the Sixth Edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Black River took on Keystone at home. The Pirates defeated the Bulldogs 48-14.

As part of the Browns Give Back effort, Browns players spent their Tuesday afternoon coaching local flag football teams and speaking to a local middle school.

n the Fifth Edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week, Stow-Munroe Falls took on Wadsworth at home. The Grizzlies defeated the Bulldogs 41-28.

With the completion of the John Marshall field, 4 of 5 field donations have been completed, courtesy of Dee and Jimmy Haslam and the Cleveland Browns.

The fourth edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week was between the Buckeye Bucks and the Lutheran West Longhorns. The Bucks dominated the Longhorns with a final score of 48-0.

The third edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week was between the Trinity Trojans and the Oberlin Phoenix. The Trojans defeated the Phoenix on the road with a final score of 49-30

The second edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week was between the Orange Lions and the Collinwood Railroaders. Orange stays undefeated with a 44-0 score.

The first edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week was between the Rocky River Pirates and the Fairview Warriors The Pirates defended home field in their season opener with a final score of 35-6.

The Cleveland Browns and USA Football are teaming to start a new youth football development bridge between flag football and 11-man tackle football. Rookie Tackle will provide an opportunity for kids to learn the fundamentals of tackle football.

The 14th and final week of Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week this season went back to Strongsville as the Canton Central Catholic Crusaders defeated the Milan Edison Chargers 24-14. The Crusaders now advance for a shot at the Division V State Championship.

The 13th Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week traveled to Mansfield for the Regional Final game between the Olentangy Liberty Patriots and the Lorain Titans.

The 12th edition of Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week traveled to Strongsville as the Westlake Demons went up against the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs in the Regional Semifinals.

The 11th Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week went back to Lorain for the regional quarterfinals where the 3rd seeded Lorain Titans faced off against the 6th seeded Olentangy Braves.

The tenth Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week matchup between the Barberton Magics and the Revere Minutemen led to a 39-14 Magics victory as they fight for Barberton's first playoff appearance in 18 years.

The ninth Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week was no disappointment as the Cuyahoga Heights Redskins shutout the Kirtland Hornets for their first victory over the Hornets since 2009.

The eighth edition of the Cleveland Browns High School Game of the Week took place on the campus of Notre Dame - Cathedral Latin as the Lions took on the Lake Catholic Cougars. Both teams ran the ball efficiently, but in the end the Lions managed to secure a 28-14 victory at home.