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Post by kylem56 on Jan 14, 2009 18:51:11 GMT -6
Every off season I try to find a couple things I realy want to research hard and learn more about. My team may or may not be using it next season but just something that I feel I lack knowledge in. My intention starting this thread is maybe some of us are researching the same topic we can help each other. My question to you is
What topics are you wanting learn more about this off season ?
Myself:
- Empty Protection
- Air Raid passing game (love to learn about all types of offenses)
- Secondary Play (probaly my weakest area)
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Post by bigdog2003 on Jan 14, 2009 18:54:11 GMT -6
Quick passing game
Oline and Dline to improve my teaching of technique
5-3 defense, what we run at the ms level
Double wing
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Post by jgordon1 on Jan 14, 2009 19:57:35 GMT -6
I'm trying to learn more about
Jet sweep
air raid offense
Zone blitzes
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2009 20:21:40 GMT -6
Oh Jeez here we go
Currently researching rare/old defenses (Radar etc..)
Belly option
Triple option
As always looking to learn how to become a better coach
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Post by hchscoachtom on Jan 14, 2009 20:25:37 GMT -6
DEFENSIVE GAME PLANNING!!!!
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Post by coachdubyah on Jan 14, 2009 20:31:30 GMT -6
WEST COAST OFFENSE!!!
For the past 2 years I have been all about the triple option. I did not think there was a better system. I accepted a job at d3 college and we run Air Raid. Loved it and it taught me alot about the passing game. I then got the book by my favorite NFL Head Coach Jon Gruden, who actually is about as crazy about the West Coast Offense as anyone I have ever seen. Since I read the Gruden Book "DO YOU LOVE FOOTBALL?" and coached in the Air Raid, I have been obsessed with the WCO. I bought 2 books on it and have been reading about it ever since. I really like it. A lot of people say it is the most complex scheme. But, I found out that the West Coast Offense is not a scheme, like everything else it is a philosophy. One that I could definitely see myself coaching one day.
Also have been looking into the Run and Shoot, since I found out that June Jones incorporates a lot of WCO principles. As you can see I have an obsession with the passing game as of late.
Pretty Much been reading about the:
Air Raid
West Coast Offense
Run and Shoot
Oh and last, definitely not the least, certainly the most overlooked part of any passing offense is PASS PRO. I will encourage anyone doing any kind of research on an offense, you must realize that it all starts up front.
Sorry for the rant, just felt like typing.
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Post by clloyd on Jan 14, 2009 20:47:28 GMT -6
No huddle and communication.
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Post by coachbdud on Jan 15, 2009 1:42:46 GMT -6
I have always focused on X's and O's, but i am working to improve myself as a OL and DL coach. I want to be a better teacher of fundamentals and skills to my kids. In the past i have focused too much on blocking scheme and not enough on technique.
I am also interested in ways of stopping option teams. the 2 option teams we faced this year were our worst two defensive games
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Post by mariner42 on Jan 15, 2009 8:08:41 GMT -6
Offense:
Passing Game Concepts/Philosophies
No huddle methods
Program management
Defense:
Tackling drills/technique
Anything that strikes my fancy, really.
Overall:
Program management/philosophy
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Post by morris on Jan 15, 2009 8:31:28 GMT -6
Getting better at practice. Planning, Indie, group, time management, narrowing down techniques and focusing on them.
Dan Robinson and Fly offense information.
No Huddle Communication
Teaching methods
Tackling
Pursuit
Man to man
All special teams
Some of this stuff is stuff we have been doing for years. Some of it is new. It comes down to learning how to do what we do better. Past that it is just more for fun or interest like single wing or empty sets.
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Post by coachweav88 on Jan 15, 2009 9:28:31 GMT -6
In our progam, we are working on the overall attitude of our team. Trying to improve our aggressiveness, intensity, and competitiveness. Too many kids with the "rec league" mentality (I'm just here to have fun. Don't care if I get better or not).
We desperately need to improve our defense in two specific areas
1. Tackling
2. Getting off blocks
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Post by CoachCP on Jan 15, 2009 9:33:47 GMT -6
Offensively -
Passing attacks from 2 Back sets
One back running game
Defensively
Secondary and Linebacker Play
Stunts and Blitz combination's
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 15, 2009 10:14:22 GMT -6
Going into my second year as a HC its not at all about learning anything regarding xs and os. I just want to be BETTER at consistent discipline, better at clearly defining expectations and holding players accountable with much less tolerance for crap (parents or players) with a much quicker trigger when it comes to getting tough for the good of the program rather than the good of that one kid.
I am more focused on staff development in terms of teaching them than I am in learning new techniques or strategies.
I am much more focused now on an "Installation map" and clear outline of where each practice takes us than on what schemes to teach etc. We need to run practices in such a way that I can work with all of the kids each week. We need to run practice in such a way that I can work along side all of the coaches each week as well.
we need to do things right from the get go and we need to be much more TOUGH when it comes to accountability. We need to enforce our expectations and we need to see that every kid is in it to win it.
All of that said, I really want to get better at I movie. Anyone?
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Post by dubber on Jan 15, 2009 10:29:40 GMT -6
Practice structure (no huddle)
Offensively I have been studying the shoot (air raid was last off-season's foray)
Ball Security drills
Defensive Line Play
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Post by tedseay on Jan 15, 2009 10:54:53 GMT -6
Getting better at practice. Planning, Indie, group, time management, narrowing down techniques and focusing on them. Huge ditto on that. I don't think that particular process will ever end. Also, blocking punts. |
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Post by CVBears on Jan 15, 2009 14:28:06 GMT -6
Practice (efficiency, style, tempo, etc.)
Ways to teach skills better
make the most of our offseason time regarding skill development (while still playing by the rules)
All Special Teams
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Post by tog on Jan 15, 2009 14:46:51 GMT -6
I am focusing more on special teams this year.
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Post by lochness on Jan 15, 2009 14:53:30 GMT -6
All techniques / coaching method / player development stuff: Blocking Tackling Ball Security Block Destruction Practice Planning and Efficiency Weight Room Conditioning I'm settled on scheme stuff. I don't need to learn about the Super Napalm Offense from Coach Barry Buttslap or the Razor Bearclaw Stinger Defense from ESU...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 16:53:33 GMT -6
I am focusing more on special teams this year. Did that 06 paid HUGE dividends. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 16:56:16 GMT -6
I'm settled on scheme stuff. I don't need to learn about the Super Napalm Offense from Coach Barry Buttslap or the Razor Bearclaw Stinger Defense from ESU... There you go again...man you should have your own childrens series...=  |
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Post by groundchuck on Jan 15, 2009 20:34:39 GMT -6
Punt and Kick blocks
Pass pro
Tackling
Odd Stack D
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Post by CatsCoach on Jan 16, 2009 7:21:49 GMT -6
Over all to learn to teach skills better RB/DB
Offensively-
Jet Sweep & Felxbone
Defensively-
5-2/3-4
DL Play
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Post by cjamerson on Jan 16, 2009 10:14:32 GMT -6
coachkell,
Love "The Program " reference..."Razor Bearclaw Stinger Defense from ESU"
Lattimer, Mack and Coach Winters would be proud!
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 16, 2009 10:51:08 GMT -6
I will hold my first off season staff meeting this weekend. I took the job too late last year to get a staff before the season started. This is a huge stride for us. Not sure if its "research" but it does represent progress! We have two new staff.
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Post by begreat on Jan 24, 2009 22:05:22 GMT -6
Never Thought I would say this but the VEER.
also: RB play, Run Blocking. Special Teams. This spring i'm going to some different colleges to get info on how they install their O in the beginning.
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Post by Coach Unk on Jan 24, 2009 22:39:25 GMT -6
Right now:
Defensive techniques/ fundementals
TF offense
Defensive game planning and play calling
4-4 defense
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Post by dhooper on Jan 24, 2009 23:23:05 GMT -6
All football, If its football I love it. I love listening to all of your team building ideas. Its the same as when you go to a clinic if I can pick up one thing that I can use and improve my program I get excited.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2009 11:37:24 GMT -6
Forgot to add looking for quality assistants as well....Learned a HUGE lesson last year
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Post by ram7gm on Jan 25, 2009 18:52:17 GMT -6
I love going to clinics each offseason, listening to other coaches (HS, college, or pro) talk about a certain scheme, idea, concept, or how they do things with their program. I soak it all in. However, my problem is that it ALL sounds good! Everything that is presented at these clinics appeals to me, the coaches do such a good job of presenting their ideas and the reasons to pick up this scheme or that formation and adapt it to your team.
Anyone else have this problem ever?
Maybe that's a good reason for me to come up with some of these specific offseason research topics and then maybe I wouldn't be tempted by the latest, greatest trend at the clinics.
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Post by mariner42 on Jan 25, 2009 19:23:41 GMT -6
I always approach clinics with the mindset that I'm going to try to find about 4-5 little nuggets that apply to what WE do.
For example, this coming weekend I'm going to hear my former coach, Mark Speckman, talk about shotgun fly stuff. As a fly team, this is exactly what we need to hear and think about incorporating into our scheme.
I'm also going to be seeing a presentation regarding using the no-huddle to create tempo in practice. This is a concept that interests ME and I fee like I can't make any kind of decision until I have more info.
I'm also going to be dropping in on the volleyball speakers (it's an all-sports clinic) because there are some holes in the schedule where I'll be entertaining myself by observing the women's volleyball coaches. WINK.
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