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Post by coach79 on Feb 26, 2008 2:50:51 GMT -6
Coaches, Assuming you have all the personal equipment (helmet, Pads) that you need what would you go out and buy next?
Right now we have 20 hand shields, and 6 tackling dummies. What should we look at gettin next?
For you equipment managers, Would it be possible for you to send me a copy of what you have in your inventory so I can take a look at it and see what we should invest in?
Thanks A Lot -CB
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Post by davecisar on Feb 26, 2008 7:16:55 GMT -6
7 Half Round Dummys, about 50-60 cones.
What's High on my list are the weighted Standing dummys. They are expensive, but invaluable as "scout" team fit and freeze targets. I would love to have 7 of these, but not going to happen for us.
Depends on how much $$ you have, a popcicle sled would be next on the wish list after that.
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Post by davecisar on Feb 26, 2008 8:52:07 GMT -6
Ok. I see I forgot an entire area, and I usually do this for 12-16 teams every year LOL. Screwdriver Pliers Scissors Tape Shoelaces (10) Pant/girdle pads (2 sets) Shoulder pad clips (20) and straps Helmet hardware kits (2) and tool 3 Chin Straps 10 Mouthpieces 5 footballs 2 kickoff tees 2 field goal tees 15 vests/skull caps Wrist coaches, one for every player and coach and 3-4 extras Towel ear pads 2 water bottle caddies and 12 water bottles Medical Bag- with 6 ice bags Water Cooler Pant metal rings (10) We have to supply our own chains also. Nice to haves: Team Banner to put on Stadium Entrance or Park Entrance ( Banners USA) Field Paint ( very cheap way to draw out drill boundaries etc)
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Post by coachdoug on Feb 27, 2008 2:04:03 GMT -6
Coaches, Assuming you have all the personal equipment (helmet, Pads) that you need what would you go out and buy next? Right now we have 20 hand shields, and 6 tackling dummies. What should we look at gettin next? For you equipment managers, Would it be possible for you to send me a copy of what you have in your inventory so I can take a look at it and see what we should invest in? Thanks A Lot -CB 20 hand shields and 6 tackling dummies?!?!?! Holy cow, I wish I had your equipment manager. I'm lucky if I get 3 of each. We do get 3-4 balls and a full supply/repair box with all the extra parts and pads for helmets, shoulder pads, etc. (as well as tools, extra straps, mouthpieces, laces, tape and first aid kit). In addition to that, every year I buy out of my own pocket about 4-5 extra balls, scrimmage vests or skull caps, several rolls of athletic tape, extra tees, wrist coaches, cones, and 2-3 half-round dummies.
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Post by eickst on Feb 27, 2008 22:23:27 GMT -6
What's a hand shield?
I'd like to have a chute, haven't seen one in years.
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Post by coachdoug on Feb 28, 2008 0:16:19 GMT -6
What's a hand shield? I'd like to have a chute, haven't seen one in years. This is a hand shield:
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Post by coach79 on Feb 28, 2008 0:34:21 GMT -6
I am thinking about making a chute out of PVC this year for my team.
Lots of good stuff!
-CB
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Post by eickst on Feb 29, 2008 18:54:22 GMT -6
What's a hand shield? I'd like to have a chute, haven't seen one in years. This is a hand shield: LOL I know what it is lol. I was trying to be sarcastic in that we don't have any because we are poor.
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Post by coachdoug on Feb 29, 2008 19:00:38 GMT -6
LOL I know what it is lol. I was trying to be sarcastic in that we don't have any because we are poor. LOL - sorry, I guess I'm not too bright sometimes. There is so much terminology and not everyone uses the same terms, so I try to never assume that anyone should know any term that someone else is using. BTW, I can totally relate to the lack of equipment due to poverty. I probably shouldn't complain because I think we have better equipment than a lot of other programs, but sometimes I see programs with blocking sleds, chutes, etc, and all I can think is, "Good God, where did they get the money for all that stuff!!" Anyway, I feel like a complete idiot now.
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Post by davecisar on Mar 2, 2008 12:06:06 GMT -6
I feel the same way around here there are programs that: Charge $1,100 tp play Have an INDOOR fieldturf practice faciclity Play in a 10,500 seat field turf stadium Erect scaffolding to tape games Go to Florida every year and stay in great top nothc notels and play in tournamaments there Have sleds Chutes Home-away-other pants and game jerseys We have NONE of those, and it hasnt mattered
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Post by justryn2 on Mar 27, 2008 12:42:30 GMT -6
Our program tries hard to keep costs down for the parents. We currently have one of, if not THE, lowest fee schedules in our league. However, with a couple of fund raisers per year, we are still able to get some nice equipment. We've purchased over 300 new helmuts in the past four years, got a new blocking sled about two years ago and recently begun replacing shoulder pads. Last year, almost all of my heavyweights were wearing brand new shoulder pads. One of the main reasons for this is a really good board of directors and an absolutely outstanding treasurer.
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