There are a lot of women who are interested in football and Football 101 is designed to teach them about the rules of the game and why specific plays and strategies are used in certain situations,” said English, EMU head football coach. “Armed with this knowledge, the women who participate in the clinic will come out not only with a better understanding of the game, but also with a new appreciation of the sport. Plus, they’ll be able to hold their own with their football crazed friends and family.

All ladies joining the EMU Football 101 team will experience what it is like to be a player as coaches teach them the importance of different positions and run them through practice drills. At the end of the day, participants will have the basic knowledge and skills needed to enjoy the game of football.Eastern Michigan University Head Football Coach Ron English year two of spring drills will be much different than his first.

A dramatic new addition for the EMU football program and the entire athletic department is the opening of a multi-purpose indoor practice facility located next to the team building that will allow the team to practice indoors in case of inclement weather.