Northeast Ohio Youth Football Summit Day 5

Dr. Voos, Head Team Physician Cleveland Browns and member of Governor's Advisory Group for Sports, outlines athlete safety and return to play best practices.

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 Browns hosted the Rookie Tackle Showcase, where leaders in the game of football will gather to learn about Rookie Tackle while the NFL welcomes a new batch of future stars with the 2021 Draft in Cleveland. Rookie Tackle is a modified game to introduce 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. During this event, participants discussed all aspects of Rookie Tackle and participated in an on-field demonstration with youth football players and coaches.

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.

Cleveland Browns Director of Youth Football Darrell Taylor is joined by many professionals to discuss various topics regarding Youth Football, including safety, nutrition and tips your youth participants.

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.

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!

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.

The Cleveland Browns Football Camp, in association with University Hospitals and the PURELL® brand, helps kids 7-13 years old sharpen their skills as they work on all the basics. Participants get the opportunity to be coached by local high school coaches and experience once in a lifetime activities, including interacting with members of the 2019 Cleveland Browns Rookie Class!

The Cleveland Browns hosted the 2019 High School Showcase in the team's field house on Saturday. During the event, freshmen, sophomores and juniors will have the opportunity to compete in front of talent evaluators from local colleges and universities.

The Cleveland Browns will host an NFL FLAG Regional Tournament at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Youth Sports Complex on October 20.

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.