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Post by fbcoach04 on Nov 25, 2007 15:10:31 GMT -6
What do you think the truly great head coaches do that others don't do? What separates them? What do you believe are the most important qualities / attributes that you must possess to be a great head coach?
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Post by spos21ram on Nov 25, 2007 15:37:14 GMT -6
Having good players
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Post by Coach Huey on Nov 25, 2007 15:43:11 GMT -6
extremely organized and detailed
have a feel for the pulse of the team
a plan that is routine and well-versed
research oriented in looking at possible additions to playbook or procedures
great assistants that fit well with each other and accept/fulfill their roles completely
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Post by aleator on Nov 25, 2007 16:00:10 GMT -6
great assistants that fit well with each other and accept/fulfill their roles completely Without a doubt this is the most overlooked of all! |
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Post by coachbw on Nov 25, 2007 17:34:53 GMT -6
This is generalizing but . . . Really good head coaches run a system that is organized and allow others to use their strengths and skills. Good coaches have an organized plan and plug coaches into the current program (both coaches and players).
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Post by run2daylight on Nov 25, 2007 17:41:11 GMT -6
Definitely need to have great assistants that go above and beyond the call of duty.
Being a great motivator has something to do with it, but not nearly as much as having great players.
Its not the Xs and Os, its the Willies and Joes.
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Post by fbdoc on Nov 25, 2007 19:20:40 GMT -6
Heard this at a clinic years ago and I believe it more each year - ONE good assistant is worth 3 good players. A good staff allows the head coach and the team to be SOOO much more!
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Post by kurtbryan on Nov 27, 2007 11:23:39 GMT -6
Good Question, need to separate Great Head Coaches from Good ones:
Great Head Coaches in my humble opinion:
1. Check their Ego at the door
2. Take all of the blame for every loss
3. Spread the Credit for every win
4. Treat their Players and Assistant Coaches with total class, listen to them, and are always honest with them, good or bad
5. Stick to their O, D or ST systems when things are rough, BUT remain Flexible enough to not become extinct when things are not working at all
6. Stick to the motto that we teach our kids: "Tough times don't last, but tough people do."
7. Are willing to share their good X & O ideas, and are willing to learn from others at all levels.
8. Keep the Wife Happy at home
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Post by bulldogoption on Nov 27, 2007 13:52:31 GMT -6
What do you think the truly great head coaches do that others don't do? Great at what? Wins/Losses, players sent to college, lives saved, what? I'm having a hard time answering this. Once IT is defined, I think I could be more specific with my opinions. |
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Post by dubber on Nov 27, 2007 17:37:25 GMT -6
How they run their program........How many different schemes (offense, defense, special teams), assistants, players, etc. has a guy like Joe Paterno had?
Why is he successful? HE DOES THINGS THE RIGHT WAY!!!
*he holds himself and his players accountable
*he cares (genuinely)
*he coaches character in young men
It's not about scheme or players (those things help), it is about how you treat people and how your team presents itself......
consistency in doing things the right way......that is what makes HC's great
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Post by dubber on Nov 27, 2007 17:39:08 GMT -6
it seems hokie, but these very things lead to W's
worry about the people, forget about the game
"attain the goal by giving it up"
doesn't sit very well with the Western, capitalistic way of thinking
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Post by briangilbert on Nov 27, 2007 17:46:39 GMT -6
I would say motivating his players and coaches and making the program a positive environment. You can foster winning thru that I don't care where your program is.
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Post by phantom on Nov 27, 2007 19:22:53 GMT -6
How they run their program........How many different schemes (offense, defense, special teams), assistants, players, etc. has a guy like Joe Paterno had? Why is he successful? HE DOES THINGS THE RIGHT WAY!!! *he holds himself and his players accountable *he cares (genuinely) *he coaches character in young men It's not about scheme or players (those things help), it is about how you treat people and how your team presents itself...... consistency in doing things the right way......that is what makes HC's great For a guy who's been around so long Paterno has had a fairly short list of assistants. For the most part he's loyal to them and they're loyal to the program. Penn State's staff has little turnover. Several others have listed a good staff as an essential. Continuity plays a big role in shaping a staff. |
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