Some quick observations on my MF club....
 

i have been running an after school club now, going on 2 weeks. MIDDLESCHOOL AGE with one really eager (3rd grader) little brother of one of my kids. some random things i have observed............

1. INITIALLY, kids are attracted.

2. MANY kids dont even know how to play football, so the concept of a legal alignment on the field is foreign to them.

3. Because they dont know how to play, it is harder and takes longer, to teach the game of Electric Football.

4. The ones who stick around really enjoy it.

5. The pass simulation sticks are absolutely the best when it comes to teaching new kids the game. it presents the element of passing where i wouldnt otherwise have that oppurtunity in the beginning stages.

6. i had to modify the pass simulation to just using the short red stick. more passes are completed, and besides, i have not tweaked up the good bases yet for these guys. i will do a whole work shop on that when i see who sticks around for the long haul.

7. The pass simulation sticks present one problem that i see, that they dont. playing zone is a good way to defend the sticks. Zone is something they HAVE KNOW IDEA ABOUT. however, they SO have know idea, that they have know idea - they dont know. which is cool because more offensive big plays happen which for them, at this stage, leads to more fun.

8. i am so glad i gathered many boards on ebay and Modells ($20). i set up 3 boards now, but that will grow next week. i am so glad i gathered many extra teams to provide for them as well. its just a cool thing to not have tell some eager kid 'no son, you have to get the next game, just stand by and watch'. instead, i am lucky enough to say ' hey, you want to get in a game? come on over, lets sit down and play'.

9. The science teacher in whose room i use gets ********ed with me every morning because i dont put the desks back in the exact order he has them.
Hey, it is my responsibility, but i let the kids play right up to the last minute, then we all rush outta there to get home.

10. its curious thinking to try and figure out who this game will stick with to our extent, who will enjoy it for a while then put it to the side, and who will play now and just forget all about it all together.

11. THE TUTORIAL DVDS FROM MIGGLE HELPS ALOT. ALSO SHOWED THEM ACTUAL GAME PLAY FROM "THE SHOW" LAEFL. NEXT WILL BE SMITTY'S DVD AND ANY OTHERS I GET ALONG THE WAY.


and thats the story.

Thanks again for your ear.

Scott

Job well done!
 

Hey Scott,

way to go, ......... and you have found what many others have found, that the sticks help immensely in getting newbies to play.;)

if you are playing on small boards, you may want to consider FOB tackling too..

Hey Scott, Would you want some members cards and medals for the kids? The MFCA can provide that. Plus send me the names and ages of the kids if you havent already and I will list them on the site as Youth members.

Thanks
 

George - FOB is in effect already. thats how i grew up playing so it will always be the way i teach. And since i constantly have to use the word "Imagination" when describing or playing the game with our youth of video games, FOB tackling is cool when guys "break tackles" during AnyBaseTouching. imagine that how you want, and that, to me, really is what draws us to this game.

LYNN - Thanks so much, great idea. once i see who is really interested in the game, i will certainly contact you. that would be good stuff.thmbsp$

thanks fellas.

Scott,
If you need some additional fields let me know I can send a Super Bowl field.
When you introduce them to physically passing let me know.;) I will help you in that area too!


Geno H

Thanks Geno
 

Might have to take you up on that offer.
i plan to give a few boards and teams away to a few guys who really like it (especially the little guy:) ). but right now i am good, thanks. got plenty. but if this really jumps off Geno, i will keep you in mind.

and the passing, well now that might be just around the corner.

THANKS AGAINthmbsp$

PS- Geno, since i got you here on the line, placing an order for a Kicker tonight.

great job, Scott!!!

if you need some "used teams" let me know and PM your address....I might have a field or 2 for the youngins'

Thanks
 

Thanks Kelvin, i will let you know if i need some. You guys are very kind and appreciated.

i love it when we all come together like this. Good gestures and all. this is what drives me and keeps me enjoying the hobby as a whole.

I See You Scott
 

I Have Some Boards And Teams Also....and I Have Some Rookie Bases That I Could Also Donate.....and Also Any Time You Need Others To Assist Me And My Son Can Come Down And Hang Out And Help.....

Just Let Me Know

no problem
 

when you are doing it for the kids, it's a easy thing.........someone must pass it on the the next generation, why not you and Coach Campbell (I still have your stuff too) and others.......

Thanks Mo
 

You have already proven to be a big help in this hobby. i will keep you in mind as well should i need anything.
much appreciated!thmbsp$

Scott, wonderful thing you are doing there. Curious though, are you peaking the interest of any teachers? Anyone our age or older who played this as a kid on staff there and getting excited about it?

Yup!
 

I GOT TWO ACTUALLY.

One is a good friend who comes around everday for a few minutes. Actually, he stayed alittle longer yesterday cause he was watching "The Show 5"

there is another, but he is an undercover admirerer. he thinks he is too cool to get back into this. i know, cause he comes in and snaps on the game - but he keeps coming in. he's a cornball though, so i dot expect much more from him than that.

3 Cheers!
 

Great job Scott. If only there were more guys like yourself.

Keep up the good work.thmbsp$ ppls$

Don

Don
 

There are MANY more guys in this hobby like myself - Who do you think showed me the way?

its great to be able to help out.
its great to recieve help.

How was that Birthday?