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Post by carookie on Feb 8, 2009 20:37:15 GMT -6
After spending the last few years as primarily a defensive guy (calling defenses on the JV level, working the defensive side of the booth for the varsity) I've been asked to switch to offense. I'm at a new school and they want me to call offense at the lower level.
For those of you have made this switch is there any big differences that I should be ready for?
thanks in advace
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2009 21:02:53 GMT -6
I didn't find it that hard, my biggest problem was situational awareness. I often found myself forgetting what down it was etc..
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Post by touchdowng on Feb 8, 2009 21:43:21 GMT -6
The experience you have as a DC will serve you well as an offensive signal caller.
You understand the importance of ball control (from a D perspective). You understand that punting isn't necessarily a bad thing and you "get" the concept of field position.
There's much more than that but you should be able to apply a great deal of what you already know.
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Post by touchdowng on Feb 9, 2009 8:41:53 GMT -6
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Post by mariner42 on Feb 9, 2009 11:27:03 GMT -6
As a defensive guy first, you'll also understand how to manipulate a defense on a level that someone going from O to D might now really grasp.
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Post by coachd5085 on Feb 9, 2009 12:37:54 GMT -6
don't forget to de-gay yourself immediately after every game.   I agree with tdg. I think it would be easier to go defense to offense rather than the other way round. To go along with this, but on a tad more serious note, be aware of a growing feeling of self importance that offensive coaches seem to develop. Avoid growing enamored with how many cool ways you can draw up lines on a white board. |
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Post by tog on Feb 9, 2009 13:11:11 GMT -6
and you are going to have to learn how to draw right side up
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Post by coachd5085 on Feb 9, 2009 16:54:17 GMT -6
and you are going to have to learn how to draw right side up Sounds silly, but true. Having worked with offensive lineman as a student assistant in college, and then later working on the D side of the ball at another school, I found it almost comical how I was the only person who could do both. Some coaches REALLY have a hard time envisioning "their side" if it isn't where they want it. |
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