A national movement to make youth football safer has support from state and local athletics officials.
The Oregon School Activities Association issued a statement May 18 endorsing USA Football’s Development Model, which teaches better techniques for tackling and playing football at junior levels.
“It’s important that kids are having fun with football before you reach the age where tackling begins,” said Brandon Standridge, vice principal and athletics director at Creswell High School.
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