Problem: Article: Contact the local interscholastic federation in your state to see what certifications or licenses are required before you can start coaching in school. You can also visit https://nfhslearn.com/home/coaches to find what certifications are required for your specific state.  Certifications vary from state-to-state. Classes include concussion in sports, first aid and safety, as well as general coaching education courses.  The California Interscholastic Federation requires coaches in the district get a general coaching certification, a sports specific concussion certification, a cardiac arrest certification, first aid certification, and CPR training.  Each course will cost anywhere from $30 - $70 depending on which state you live in.  In Pennsylvania, coaches are required to undergo concussion and cardiac arrest training. It's required that you get criminal background clearances in order to be a teacher and coach in many states. These background checks will often include a state and federal criminal background checks and child abuse background checks.  Different states require different clearances. In some states, it's required you undergo a drug and alcohol screening and employment and credential verification. You will have to work your way up if you want to coach on a college or professional level. Becoming a high school football coach is a great way to start. Many schools can’t afford to hire a full-time coach, so having your teaching degree is a way to get involved with coaching while still maintaining a job. Concentrating on physical education and sports science, while you study in college, will help you get a position as a coach. Use job websites to find local coaching jobs in your area. You can also use the official American Football Coaches Associate job board to find jobs across the United States. Many of your local listings may be for young adults or children, but starting there will help you later in attaining coaching positions at higher levels. Be aware that teaching children may be very different than teaching adults.  Many lower level teams won’t require the experience that a college or high school would expect from a football coach. Having a firm grasp over physical fitness or working with kids will help you get a coaching position. If you’re having trouble finding a paid position as a head coach, it’s a good idea to start looking for volunteer assistant coach positions. If you have experience with strength and conditioning or physical fitness programs, it will help you land a job as a volunteer.  There are programs like Pop Warner that have listings for volunteer positions ranging from head coach to equipment manager on their website.  Try to find your local athletic association and contact someone about becoming a volunteer. Football teams made up of younger players may not require you to have any previous coaching experience. If you know the head coach and have a good rapport with them, they may be able to help find you a job as an assistant coach. You can meet other coaches at clinics or camps that are taking place in your area.
Summary: Get certified in your state. Obtain the required clearances to become a coach. Pursue additional education to get your teaching license. Look for local football coaching jobs in your area. Volunteer with a local team as an assistant coach. Network with other coaches and ask about assistant positions.

Problem: Article: You want your candle to be small enough to float inside your jar. Your jar should also be large enough to hold some herbs and citrus slices. Fill your jar about ¼ of the way with some fresh herbs. Consider using some herbs that repel insects, such as: eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, peppermint, or pine. Take some lemons and/or limes, and cut them into thin, even slices. You want the slices to be ¼ to 1 inch thick. Cut enough citrus to loosely fill your mason jar. Pour some cool water into the jar. Leave an inch or two of the jar unfilled. Add about 10 drops of citronella essential oil into the water and stir to blend it. You can use more or less citronella essential oil depending on your preference. Gently place the candle on top of the water in your jar. If your accidentally gets wet, do not worry. Either wait until it dries out, or dab the water off with a tissue, que-tip or cotton ball. To use your citronella candle, simply set it on a stable surface and light the floating candle. The citrus and herb water will keep for a few days, but eventually you will have to discard it. Consider placing a lid on the jar and storing it in the fridge when you are not using it to help keep it last longer.
Summary: Obtain a mason jar and floating candle. Cut some herbs and add them to your jar. Slice some lemons and limes and add them to the jar. Fill the jar with water. Add some citronella essential oil. Place a floating candle into the jar. Light and use.

Problem: Article: Place the fitness ball on a wall behind you. Stand with your legs about shoulder-width apart, and lean back against the fitness ball for support. Slowly bend your knees and lower your tailbone until you are almost in a sitting position. Hold the pose for 10 seconds and slowly return to a standing position.  Perform several 4-5 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. When doing these wall squats with the fitness ball, position the ball low enough against your body that it will still offer you full support once you are in a squatting position. Start with your feet far enough from the wall so when you squat, your knees are above your ankles and not your toes. Stand with your feet planted out past each side of your body, leaning with your back against the fitness ball. Your feet should be about 4 feet (1.2 m) apart and your torso should stay upright. Lower your body slowly, supporting your weight in your quadriceps and glutes, and hold the pose for 10-12 seconds. Stand up slowly and repeat. As with traditional squats, try doing 4-5 sets of 8-10 repetitions each.  To prevent injury, do not extend your knees past the tip of your toes when bending into position for squats. Make sure your knees are above your ankles, not your toes, as you complete the squat. As with wide-stance squats, place the fitness ball on the wall behind you. Stand with your legs close together and with your back against the fitness ball on the wall. Your legs should only be slightly narrower than your hip width. Bend your knees and lower your body to nearly a 90-degree angle. Hold for 10-12 seconds and slowly return to standing position. Keep your torso upright and your back straight. Do 2-4 sets of 7 to 9 repetitions. As your quads strengthen, you'll be able to increase the number of sets and reps that you can do.
Summary:
Perform traditional squat moves for the quadriceps. Practice wide-stance squats to strengthen your inner quads. Do narrow-stance squats to strengthen your outer quads.