Football guides from the KF staff
Straight answers on training, recruiting, and development from coaches who have played and coached at the highest levels of football.
May 24, 2026 · Dan Gazarek
What Age Should My Kid Start Tackle Football?
There is no single right age to start tackle football. Readiness matters more than a birthday. A KF Football coach explains how to decide.
Read the guideMay 24, 2026 · Keith Godding
How to get recruited for college football in Canada
For Ontario football families with a player in grades 9 to 12: what to do each year to get recruited by U SPORTS and NCAA coaches, with real examples.
Read the guideOctober 26, 2026 · Keith Godding
U SPORTS football vs NCAA for Ontario players
For Ontario parents of high school players: U SPORTS football vs NCAA on scholarship money, the academic bar, recruiting rules and the CFL draft.
Read the guideOctober 26, 2026 · Dan Gazarek
NCAA core courses and GPA in Ontario (2026)
For Ontario families of high school players: the courses that count for NCAA eligibility, the GPA conversion, Eligibility Center fees and transcripts.
Read the guideMay 24, 2026 · Keith Godding
What Is 7v7 Football? A Parent's Guide
7v7 is one of the fastest ways for a young football player to develop. A former CFL receiver explains what it is and why it works.
Read the guideMay 24, 2026 · Dan Gazarek
Youth football in Durham Region, town by town
For Durham Region parents: every youth tackle club and flag league, town by town, with ages, fields, seasons and sign-up status checked October 26, 2026.
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