2024 Flag Football Winter OTA's - Livermore HS
Join us this December for Next Level OTA's (Organized Team Activities) at Livermore High School! Gather your buddies and sign up today, or hop in as a 'Free Agent' for elite 'next level' pre-season training. See below for more info!
Registration is now open for all participants (2nd to 7th grade)!
The Next Level OTA's program structure is tailored to prepare you for the upcoming flag football season. Here, players will be taught distinct fundamentals of offensive and defensive techniques and their purposes. From stance, to footwork, to schemes... this program covers the details it takes to take your game to the Next Level! Additionally, each program day will include specific situational simulations, i.e. Goal Line, Red Zone, Over Time, and more! Coach John Wade assisted by Livermore HS Student-Athletes, will execute the Next Level OTA's.
No previous flag football or Next Level program experience is required to attend the training(s). See below for the full curriculum!
All attendees will receive a Next Level OTA's Nike Dri-Fit T-shirt, which is included in the base cost of the program!
Site Logistics and Schedule
Program Dates and Times
- Sunday, December 8th (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Sunday, December 15th (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Sunday, December 22nd (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Schedule may be subject to change.
Location and Arrival Information
Program Curriculum
Offensive Drill Work
- Quarterback Drills: 3 & 5 Step Drops, Scrambling, Throwing Technique, Reading Coverages, etc.
- Running Back Drills: Ball Security, Ball Handling, Footwork Progressions, Change of Direction Drills, etc.
- Wide Receiver Drills: Stance & Body Position, Releases, Route Tree Teach, Catching in Traffic, Motions/Sweeps, etc.
Defensive Drill Work
- Age appropriate defensive coverages (man and zone concepts)
- Proper stance, leverage, coverage alignments (man and zone concepts)
- Blitz technique and responsibilities
- Zone coverage responsibilities, eye discipline and zone spacing discipline
- Flag pulling drills and fundamentals
Game Simulations
- Red Zone Work: How to navigate play calling & execution in the 'Red Zone'
- Goal Line: Finding the best way to cross the line!
- 2 Minute/1 Minute Drill: End of Game situation, executing with efficiency
- Overtime Practice: Understand the Overtime Layout and transitions
- Extra Point/Conversions: Nail down 2-3 go-to plays you can take into the season
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Snack
- Cleats (Optional)
Optional OTA Purchases
For our 2024 OTA's, we are providing several additional purchase options during the registration process (see below). Additional Purchases will be added to the registration fees at check out. All additional merchandise will be on-site for pick up on Day 1 of training:
- OTA Elite Player Bag Tag - $20.00: OTA designed bag tag for athlete's backpacks/bags
- Additional OTA Shirt - $30.00: Secondary Nike Dri-Fit OTA Shirt featuring team on the front & participant’s last name on the back
- Wide Receiver Gloves - Youth Size ($40.00) - Adult Size ($50.00): Pair of Nike receiving gloves
- OTA Hoodie - $60.00: Black Nike OTA sweatshirt with participant's name on the back
Site Director: Coach John Wade
Site Director Bio coming soon...