Choosing a full-time quarterback mentor is an important decision for you, your son, or your daughter if the desire is to play this very fulfilling and humbling position. The beginning paragraph is intended to give the reader a glimpse of what a Quarterback is responsible for in every play. It is not easy to diagnose.

The first thing one should do when they embark on this journey is to assess the young person's desire to put extra time into this position. Putting forth the effort to build a lower body foundation as a passer is essential. Before a football is even picked up a Quarterback must understand how their feet should be sequenced as a passer.

The second thing that should be done is to determine what type of monthly budget the family is willing to invest in the endeavor. If a family cannot take on this burden ask the coach what options are available. Full-time coaches must find enough clients to make a living but they also want to help young people.

The third thing that someone should do is conduct research on the coaches available in their area. There are a handful of very qualified Quarterback coaches across the country. Not every style is the same. Ask some questions to discern which coach is the right fit for your child or yourself.

Once the coach is hired ask him to give you feedback in consistent intervals. “Your son is doing great” can give you a warm and fuzzy feeling but ask for a periodical performance appraisal. Ask what the coach believes is the athlete's strength. Ask what their weaknesses are. Ask the coach what the attributes are for a successful quarterback. Follow up with what your son or daughter needs to do to attain those attributes.

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