bjl2882
Probationary Member
Posts: 7
|
Post by bjl2882 on Dec 6, 2008 20:12:01 GMT -6
I am organizing a youth coaches clinic. Looking for ideas or suggestions if anyone has organized something of this sort as how to make it a success. Thanks for your help!
|
|
kw
Freshmen Member
Posts: 87 
|
Post by kw on Dec 17, 2008 20:52:13 GMT -6
My suggestion is get coaches to speak on position specific drills; basic drills. Maybe 55 min sessions. Here is the problem most coaches want to talk scheme. Coaches need to teach the technique within the scheme. Have on field presentations. I speak at clinics in the off season and I speak at a couple of youth clinics. That has been my experience.
kw
|
|
|
|
Post by CatsCoach on Dec 19, 2008 16:27:28 GMT -6
Yes, I agree with what KW said. Get the position coaches to speak on position specific drills. One of our local HS does it that way. Each coach spoke for about 30mins, then there is time after the clinic to get more specific with each of the coaches.
Mike
|
|
|
|
Post by justryn2 on Dec 22, 2008 9:28:51 GMT -6
Just be careful who you get to speak. We have two local high schools and the only reason either one of them ever wins a game is because they have to play each other once a year.
|
|
|
|
Post by cyflcoach on Dec 22, 2008 17:50:21 GMT -6
Games won and lost don't necessarily equate to "good" or "bad" coaching. Better to have a staff that can communicate how to teach the game to your coaches than how to win games at the high school level, IMO.
|
|
|
|
Post by justryn2 on Dec 23, 2008 16:46:30 GMT -6
Sorry Dave but I have to disagree. There are coaches who are able to field winning teams year after year, season after season, regardless of the circumstances. These are the guys that I want to hear from. A head coach who, in five years time, has managed one win; just one win in five years a head coach. What am I supposed to learn from him other than how NOT to do things?
|
|
|
|
Post by cyflcoach on Dec 24, 2008 17:18:24 GMT -6
Although that is an extreme example (i.e. not many HS coaches would be around after only winning a single game in 5 seasons), you would need to know why a coach is/isn't winning. How many successful youth coaches have you seen that can't coach a lick? Plenty! It is always more about the Jimmys and the Joes than it is about coaching, especially at the high school level and below. Please do not take this to mean that good coaches can't make a great deal of difference though, both on the scoreboard and in teaching the game the right way. Talent normally wins out over coaching acumen. Not always, but usually.
If you aspire to be a HS Head Coach then you are probably right in not wanting to follow the methods used in an unsuccessful program, however, we're supposedly not talking about HS ball here. My advice is to find good coaches at any level, regardless of record, to learn how to teach the game. That's the point I was really trying to make.
Merry Christmas!
|
|
|
|
Post by coachorr on Dec 26, 2008 18:12:24 GMT -6
Justryn, I would disagree with you. I knew a coach who had coached a team and had lost 16 games, but was a very solid position coach.
But to answer your question since you asked. One thing you might learn is humility.
|
|
|
|
Post by kylem56 on Feb 7, 2009 12:46:25 GMT -6
Resurrecting this thread because I have been playing around with the idea of organizing a clinic..
Logistics wise for those of you who have been involved in organizing a 1 day clinic..
What do you offer the speakers ?
Do you do this as a fundraiser ?
Any other info would be greatly appriciated
|
|
hounds
Freshmen Member
Posts: 17
|
Post by hounds on Feb 8, 2009 11:46:18 GMT -6
Our league used to have a clinic each year and we always brought in a speaker on injuries,dehydration,concussions,taping ankles,all kinds of stuff.Also,you wouldn't believe the amount of coaches we taught how to fit a helmet,or shoulder pads correctly.How about a speaker on how to deal with parents?That is always a problem for some coaches. Also any local sporting goods vendors would probably love the chance to show the latest stuff. Just my thoughts. Kurt
|
|
|
|
Post by davecisar on Feb 8, 2009 14:06:00 GMT -6
X's and O's, trechnique are importnat, but thats just a fraction of what makes a successful youth coach.
What he needs;
Team/Player/Parent Management
Practice Organization/Priorites
HOW to teach, how to effectively communicate AND teach kids, in a progression and whale done format
Offensive Line Fundys
Effective Defensive Scheme components and requirements for YOUTH football
Tackling Fundys
Blocking Fundys
Safety/Injuries
Effective Offensive Scheme components and requirements for YOUTH football
Game Management, managing playing time, sussing, views, scouting, adjustments
Speakers not only have to know their stuff, they have to be able to present it, with high energy, lots of visual aides and demos, lots of film clips if possible
We always did it for free AND offered free food and drink AND invited in our competition in order to get as many coaches as possible there
|
|
