Before you begin this activity, make sure that you are familiar with the six steps to instructional planning, which were covered in your book. These six steps include:

• Step 1: Identify the skills that your athletes need.
• Step 2: Know your athletes.
• Step 3: Analyze your situation.
• Step 4: Establish priorities.
• Step 5: Select methods for teaching.
• Step 6: Plan practices.

Now you are ready to begin planning your football season. We’ll start with step 1 and continue through all six steps to planning your season.