25 is a LOT, but doable if you have scrimmage you can work in your area. I'd say 8 class hours, and then 2-3 scrimmages and a guy is ready to work with an experienced partner. I wouldn't put them out there with another newbie for a while, but often you learn more from on-the-field REAL games than you possibly could otherwise.
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