rocket1
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Post by rocket1 on Jan 8, 2010 11:26:35 GMT -6
As an Alabama fan, I am thrilled to see how the program has changed since Saban arrived. He always talks about "the process" of the program and how they do everything.
I am interested in how high school coaches view their process with their programs. What do you focus on and what is important to you? Any ideas would be appreciated!
I see this as a mentality of kids and the program. Focusing everything on the goals and objectives set from the beginning, and tying everything together with a singleness of purpose. I think we could write a book about this, in much more detail, but again, would love to hear other thoughts and opinions.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jan 8, 2010 17:35:30 GMT -6
As an Alabama fan, I am thrilled to see how the program has changed since Saban arrived. He always talks about "the process" of the program and how they do everything. I am interested in how high school coaches view their process with their programs. What do you focus on and what is important to you? Any ideas would be appreciated! I see this as a mentality of kids and the program. Focusing everything on the goals and objectives set from the beginning, and tying everything together with a singleness of purpose. I think we could write a book about this, in much more detail, but again, would love to hear other thoughts and opinions. Although many here know I am not a fan of Saban the person, I think he is dead right on this subject. Process over product. This is why I am so against the common "goal" type charts which are all outcome goals. |
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Post by brophy on Jan 8, 2010 17:43:48 GMT -6
'The process' = Saban's book, "How good do you want to be"
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Post by jtejada5 on Jan 8, 2010 17:53:10 GMT -6
I second that Brophy awsome book!!
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Post by gdn56 on Jan 9, 2010 0:20:39 GMT -6
Yeah its amazing...he details things in that book that you can actually see on the field, especially the attitude his team takes
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Post by groundchuck on Jan 9, 2010 8:15:53 GMT -6
I got his book for Christmas and I am reading it now. It is very good.
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 9, 2010 8:54:34 GMT -6
The process in high school and probably any other level starts with people.
You need to build good solid relationships with the admin, the kids and their parents and your own coaching staff.
You can have the best relationships in the world with 98% of the kids but if your all stars arent on board, someone will have something to say about that.
Your job then becomes HOW TO BUILD THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PLAYERS not just the good kids who fall in line, but the difficult ones. (at least at small schools where every able body matters)
The process for me involves making coaches out of dads and teachers who have no real football experience or background, making players out of kids whove never been players and making leaders out of kids who are not leaders but are athletes.
The process also involves getting parental, booster and community support where there arent funds or monies for things the kids might benefit from. Im a guy who learns to do without in those areas so its not as much of the process at the moment.
more....
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rocket1
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Post by rocket1 on Jan 9, 2010 15:17:43 GMT -6
Thanks touchdownmaker! This is what I was hoping to be able to discuss. What are some things you do to build parent and community support? I cetainly understand the doing more with less thing.
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jan 9, 2010 15:27:24 GMT -6
I send out letters, a program manual, hold a parent meeting, we had a team dinner this year, we have a nice banquet at the end of the season, we get parents to make snacks and meals for away games and pre practice study halls, we do community service too.
if you are good to someones son and they know the kid is having a good time and a good experience, they are supportive. usually a lack of support goes directly to lack of playing time or a perceived injustice to a player ("my son should be the qb") unless you have problems being decent to the kids.
we try to make the whole experience special. we took a trip to a Umaine football game this year. thats something the kids and their parents will remember forever.
i also call all of the kids and try to talk to the parent some if they answer the phone. but I call them to invite them out for the team. I also send home letters to every boy grade 9-10 each year reminding them that they can still play football.
does it all work? I dunno, most places you might have 98% support and those people are quiet while the 2% ( who want you gone) are making the most noise.
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Post by amillsgroup on Jan 21, 2010 11:31:26 GMT -6
Creating a Culture of Expectations is got to be the Process!
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