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Post by gridironstuds on Jan 17, 2009 19:51:47 GMT -6
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Post by coachd5085 on Jan 17, 2009 20:19:39 GMT -6
How old is #17. He stood out most to me.
The best thing (imo) about the qb was his patience. He didn't seem panicked.
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Post by gridironstuds on Jan 17, 2009 20:22:32 GMT -6
#17 will be 13 in April. He's a solid player.
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Post by catz1 on Jan 17, 2009 21:05:31 GMT -6
He looks pretty good. Would get him to Darrin Slack (or another QB guru). Footwork is not bad, but operating out the gun tends to lead to sloppiness. I would start drilling in good mechanics now. Agree that he seemed poised.
Given his success, there may be some risk that he thinks he is better than he is. I have seen some kids with this kind of success thinking that they already have all the tools. Not saying this is the case here, but I would encourage his parents/coaches to keep working with him to get better. If he wants to play college ball, he will be competing with some really good QBs.
Again... not trying to be critical at all... the kid can play... just develop him for the future.
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Post by jhanawa on Jan 17, 2009 21:39:22 GMT -6
His throwing mechanics need work, since he's in FL get him to see Slack, he'll fix his mechanics and footwork for sure.
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Post by pantherfb10 on Jan 18, 2009 15:30:29 GMT -6
pretty good, this is the best one i think ive ever seen though
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Post by gridironstuds on Jan 18, 2009 23:23:00 GMT -6
He looks pretty good. Would get him to Darrin Slack (or another QB guru). Footwork is not bad, but operating out the gun tends to lead to sloppiness. I would start drilling in good mechanics now. Agree that he seemed poised. Given his success, there may be some risk that he thinks he is better than he is. I have seen some kids with this kind of success thinking that they already have all the tools. Not saying this is the case here, but I would encourage his parents/coaches to keep working with him to get better. If he wants to play college ball, he will be competing with some really good QBs. Again... not trying to be critical at all... the kid can play... just develop him for the future. Thanks for the feedback. |
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Post by casec11 on Jan 19, 2009 9:57:16 GMT -6
Gridironstuds,
I know you are near fort lauderdale, Darin Slack (who they are talking about) has a clinic at St. Thomas for youth QBs and WR in the spring right before the AYFL football season. I was able to attend and watch one of the days and the coaching the kids recieved was 2nd to none.
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Post by gridironstuds on Jan 19, 2009 12:31:07 GMT -6
Thanks for the info.
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Post by ccox16 on Jan 19, 2009 18:56:16 GMT -6
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Post by angryman27909 on Jan 21, 2009 18:04:12 GMT -6
this kid is good he doesnot out run his blockers, has good feet, smooth arm, his head up and down field, calm, will take a hit and will drop a shoulder to run a defender over. we need a little league draft now, im offering 1.2million M&M for him.
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Post by nodice08 on Jan 27, 2009 22:15:17 GMT -6
I know Clarkson has a great rep, but my son and I were not impressed. I know he must be doing something right because he is getting some big endorsements as you point out, but I just was not that impressed. Aside from a little bit of general instruction and a whole lot of reps, I did not see much that drove my son to improve. My brother took his son to one of Slack's camps and just went off about the results they got. My nephew's throwing mechanics were totally overhauled in a 2 day period and he ended up having a great season of Jr. High ball. We are looking for resultts and we are going to Slack and Johnston this summer.
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Post by spencerxi on Jan 28, 2009 11:58:25 GMT -6
Coach, could you expand a little for me on this concept? Not saying its not important, it just seems like its the only thing every one teaches. I understand it that it is important for a QB, but aren't there other things that matter more? Just looking to learn Thanks |
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Post by spencerxi on Feb 3, 2009 19:25:44 GMT -6
There are many but it really starts with the Footwork. Shoulder Turn, good throwing tech, head up Eyes...you get the picture. There are a couple of great QB coaches where I live. They have put the last 3 QB`s in Div I Schools. My son has worked with him since 9 and what I have found is with the proper Footwork his accuracy is unbelevable. His 3 and 5 foot drops that they work on is great and he can throw on the run to either side and you could not tell the difference. In all reality. Clarkson, Slack, or whoever really just have the name... The 2 men here have had just as much success and teach pretty much the same. But if you watch you can tell the kids with the great footwork[/quote Coach Albert, thanks for your reply. It still hard for me to swallow that the feet are the most important, considering that the arm throws the ball. However, I see how most coaches would coach the feet first if they just didn't understand how to coach the arm. I heard somewhere that your upper arm could move in..... something like 14000 different positions or something like that. Crap! who even wants to go down that road. I just keep getting this picture in my head of a kid with no legs throwing against a kid with no arms and the kid with arms winning every time. Thanks for your post coach get20 babe! |
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Post by cyflcoach on Feb 3, 2009 21:03:48 GMT -6
spencerxi,
Think of a throw as a chain of events beginning with the positioning of the feet. From there the knees, hips, trunk, shoulders, arms, wrist and fingers all become important mechanical components of the throw, but every throw begins with the feet. If the feet aren't right... chances are the throw won't be as desired either.
Dave Hartman
CYFL Coach
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Post by ohiocoach on Feb 4, 2009 10:54:54 GMT -6
The bottom line is I have seen Slack and Clarkson and there is no comparison, Slack by far TEACHES kids how to use proper mechanics to throw a ball. Clarkson gives it lip service but doesn't really go into why. I would like to get Slack and Clarkson both out on a field and do a throwing demo and put their money where their mouth! Slack would embarrass him to no end. Don't get me wrong, I don't think Clarkson is a bad person at all, he just doesn't hold a candle to what Slack can do and teach. Difference is that Slack doesn't have a multimillionaire backing him.
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Post by rblions1 on Feb 4, 2009 11:50:08 GMT -6
Feet? How about the Elbow and Extension. Feet are important, just secondary when THROWING a football! The key components are elevating the elbow and extending the tricep. My money is on Slack.
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Post by casec11 on Feb 5, 2009 14:31:38 GMT -6
Darin Slack is located in Casselberry(sp?) FL (near Orlando)
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Post by rblions1 on Feb 5, 2009 15:44:56 GMT -6
Go to www.quarterbackacademy.com to see Slack's camp schedule. I am sure it will be coming to a city in close proximity to you as his camps are nationwide. Also, he has several certified coaches that work his camps. Those coaches are located all over the country as well. DSQA is based right outside of Orlando. If you can get to him or one of his camps, you would be a better coach, man, father, husband, etc. Great motivational speaker as well. |
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Post by scotdaking on Mar 3, 2009 10:07:00 GMT -6
Definately the complete package. But let's give some props to the coaches and receivers. The route running was exceptional and that over the shoulder catch by no. 17 is just flat out rediculous. I bet it was a lot of fun being involved with that program. Here is one for you...My son, Preston Whaley, is 8 yrs old and had 8 of his team's 9 TDs with runs that averaged 65 yds. Preston had 667 total yards for the Sterling Cougars of Sterling VA. (Reggie Bush had 749 yards in Pop Warner at age 9.) I have included a link that features some of Preston's accomplishments. Feel free to keep this on file. Thanks.
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