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Post by deaux68 on Jun 22, 2008 11:56:32 GMT -6
I have my first big meeting tomorrow with a couple of new staff guys. I have two first year coaches, a coach that hasn't coach football in several years, and my offensive line coach who I have coached with for 4 years and he knows his stuff pretty well.
I pretty much know what I want to cover but do y'all have anything else I need to go over with them? Any pointers?
I don't want to come off as a jerk, but I'm sure I will to some of these guys, especially the new ones. Not too mention the returning coach is about 10 years older than me. Not sure how is going to take having to listen to a 27 year old coordinator.
Any help would be appreciated guys. Thanks.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jun 22, 2008 12:05:28 GMT -6
GO OVER responsibilities with a fine toothed comb. Discuss protocols. I would tell them you are completely open to any suggestions, HOWEVER those suggestions need to come fully prepared, and they need to be able to defend them against a myriad of "what ifs"
I do think you bring up a good point about not being a jerk though. Unfortunately a lot of H.S coaches try to "emulate" the persona's of a Saban, or a Belichick or a Parcells, without realizing that they do NOT have the same power to determine their staff as those coaches. It is much easier to be the jerk when you know you can have 100 resumes in the mail an hour after posting an opening. It might not be as conducive a strategy when you need to to work with the coach/teacher for the next 10 years.
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Post by eaglemountie on Jun 22, 2008 13:14:24 GMT -6
I would have my philosophy of the offense ready and what you want to accomplish with your base formations/plays/blocking schemes etc.
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Post by cltblkhscoach on Jul 15, 2008 1:28:48 GMT -6
I'm in the same boat man, 27, first year OC, yet I've been coaching for 9 years as an OL coach, past 4 as JV OC. However I'm at a new school and there's only 3 other guys right now. I would send out powerpoints or notes your staff can look at while they're not at practice, and then while you're together ask them if they have questions on the stuff you've sent them. Of course, you'll get questions from some guys that are answered in the stuff you've given them, but just answer them and then direct them to the things you've already given them for a follow up.
Don't fret about the age thing either, there's a 27 and 25 year old HC where I'm at so us young guys must be doing something right somewhere, lol.
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Post by lochness on Jul 15, 2008 6:21:40 GMT -6
I was an OC at a high-profile D1 school (largest classification in my state) at age 22. Believe me, every coaching meeting I had to go in armed to the TEETH to be able to fend off attacks and people testing me. But, I learned that lesson VERY quickly and it molded me and forced me to be a much better and more prepared coach over time. In fact, I'm practically unbeatbable in staff meeitings now (HAHA!)  Heck I would say that 80-90% of my innovations with organization, practice planning, playbook management, and game planning strategy came as a result of not wanting to get tomatoes chucked at me in staff meetings. Prepare to the hilt to go in and talk to your guys. Be ready to present the offensive philosophy, strategy, and system in a clear and consice manner. Have materials for them so they understand their roles, the techniques, and the structure of the offense you are running. Remember that your job is to help THEM succeede in their jobs! Give them all of the tools and insight you can, and KNOW YOUR STUFF COLD. There is no substitute for being prepared. |
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Jul 15, 2008 9:00:43 GMT -6
Good advice Loch.
My best advice is to be diplomatic- don't burn bridges by stating that this is the best way or the only way- state it's your way and what you know best...
People will always throw darts trying to burst your bubble- especially the old guys. It's hard to take orders from a young buck. Hell I had a quarterback back coach that had coached longer than I had been alive- luckily we hit it off and were able to work things out.
At the same time we had a RB coach that had coached forever and a day, and refused to get on board with what I was teaching- He kept creeping my RB up to 5 yds when we're trying to run IZ- he just didn't believe in what we were doing- needless to say he was fired after game 2 of the season.
Know your stuff inside and out- educate them on what you're doing.
Listen to them when they have suggestions- don't dismiss what they say, but let them know that your decision (and the HC) is final.
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Post by coachmpope on Jul 15, 2008 13:12:51 GMT -6
The number one thing is to be yourself. Kids, coaches, administrators and fans will see who you are and your beliefs even thru that Saban-Belichek front. You have a job to do and your success depends on the success of all of the others involved in your program. WORK TOGETHER! I always tell everyone that i work with people not for people and visa versa! The faster you get thru the horse crap and starting talking to people instead of at people......then things start happening!
I have a lot of stuff about program manuals and program building on my website which is linked to this. I also have some other materials i will share. PM me with your email and we can start.
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Post by airman on Jul 15, 2008 13:51:19 GMT -6
I personally do the following if you are hired early. I have a minicamp for coaches. I show them the offense adn they have to recite it bck. I give tests. I have a 3 night mini camp in june and 3 night mini camp in july. I keep attendence. They better beable to teach me it back. I do this every year. I find who is interested and who is not interested. IF you are not going to be at the mini camp you have to have a vaild reason. Death in the family, planned vacation of which I require you to show proof you are going on vacation and just more then the wife and kid vouching for you.
one has to treat coaches many times just like players. I require this from 7th grade on up to varsity. I hand out drill manuals and power point tutorials.
you are tested on the materials. This way I know that you know what you are doing. failure to know the materials means that we have a fourth knight of mini camp. now we make it fun. We meet not at the school and have a few brews, we grill out. we go from 6 to 9 pm m through w if they get it. thursday if they do not get it. The defensive staff does the same thing now.
I do the same wtih players. every thursday morning offensive players are tested on the game of football. then I can go over what is expected of them.
I also meet with my qbs at noon lunch every day during the season. I mean all qbs from freshman through sr at the high school. I make them diagram plays and explain what each player on the team is doing. qbs have to be leaders and they have to do more time with the coach.
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