From three pilot programs in 2012, Heads Up Football is now used by more than 7,000 youth and high school programs, setting the highest standards in the sport and giving the football community one voice when it comes to safety. Heads Up Football includes programs specially tailored for youth football organizations and scholastic football programs — so you can make sure your coaches have the right tools for the level of players they coach. Heads Up Football ensures that every coach is thoroughly trained in fundamental aspects of football safety, injury prevention and injury recognition. That’s why one of the key features of the program is Coach Certification — using the only nationally accredited courses in the sport with content created by football experts and health professionals.
HEADS UP COMPONENTS
Concussion Recognition and Response - Education is the first step in concussion awareness and player protection.
Heat Preparedness and Hydration - Targeted instruction puts the emphasis on prevention, recognition, and basic treatment of athletes with best practices for head and hydration safety at all levels.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Coaches, schools, and leagues learn how to put procedures in place to quickly react in the case of cardiac events - the No. 1 cause of death for children and teens during exercise.
Proper Equipment Fitting - Equipment that doesn’t fit or isn’t worn right can increase the risk of injury. That’s why every coach gets guidance in how to properly fit helmets and shoulder pads.
Shoulder Tackling - A step-by-step guide, featuring Seattle Seahawks Assistant Head Coach Rocky Seto, teaches the core principles of proper tackling and helps set a new standard in player safety.
Blocking - Six time Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday shows coaches how to teach young athletes proper engagement with a defender to promote effective and safer play.
ALL CANOPY OAKS VOLUNTEERS ARE HEADS UP FOOTBALL CERTIFIED. WHICH MEANS ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED TO PROPERLY INSTRUCT YOUR CHILD ON THE SAFEST WAYS TO PLAY THE GAME OF FOOTBALL