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Using a qualitative approach, coaches were interviewed by means of a semi-structured protocol that covered: (a)\u00a0demographics; (b) background and experiences with contact sports; (c) perceived concussion risks and benefits of youth football; (d)\u00a0experiences with tackling technique; (e)\u00a0experiences with mouth guard sensors; and (f) personal sources of training related to football safety. Most coaches felt that learning tackling at a young age helped prepare them for their playing later in life and believed that youth should begin playing tackle football at a young age. Coaches were mixed regarding their concerns about the risk for concussion and subconcussive head impacts. Still, most were receptive to changes in rules and policies aimed at making football safer. Findings from this study demonstrate that youth football coaches are important stakeholders to consider when implementing changes to youth football. 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