de58
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Tryouts
Jun 27, 2011 11:58:31 GMT -6
Post by de58 on Jun 27, 2011 11:58:31 GMT -6
I coach a middle school football team, and we have tryouts coming up on July 18th. I've been told I have to cut players this year, and can only keep 30 boys per grade. The only problem is, I won't be able to see these kids in pads before it's time to make cuts.
Does anyone know of any unique drills to ensure I keep the right players? If you were in this situation, what would you do?
I am required to hold tryouts for five days.
Thanks!
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Jul 2, 2011 20:24:10 GMT -6
Post by JVD on Jul 2, 2011 20:24:10 GMT -6
Wow...that sucks... Why the cap?
It's a shame because some of those kids that might not make "the cut" could turn out to be some fantastic football players later in life.
For middle school I guess I would start with these: - 20 yard dash (I tried 40 when I coached middle school....it was pretty far...wish I would have done 20) - 15 yard shuttle run (3 cones 5 yards apart) - Pushups for 30 sec. (Alt. to bench press...)
I would do everythign I could to convince "them" to let me keep everyone.
Hope this helps, JVD
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Jul 3, 2011 14:11:18 GMT -6
Post by coachmoore42 on Jul 3, 2011 14:11:18 GMT -6
Since they can't hit, it's going to be hard to see who can block. I would have them "fit" up, like they're blocking, and blow the whistle to see who runs their feet and can whip the other. Give instructions that they need to stay on their feet. This drill could be done like a tournament, winners move on to face winners. Find a way to have the ones who lose face each other as well, maybe a double or triple elimination format. You could have different groups for one lossers, two lossers, and no lossers.
Also, you could incorporate some duck walks to see who will keep proper position. Be sure to give them instructions to see who is following and learning from them. In any drill where you give instructions, consider cutting anyone who whines or moans about not being able to do it or who fail to correct errors despite clear instruction. That will reduce those headaches later on. Usually most of those kids just quit themselves because they don't like to hit.
Assuming you aren't able to convince the powers-that-be to let you expand the roster, I would see if you can get them to let you have some managers stay on. Those who work hard, but get cut are great for that role. The ones who stick with it are great guys to move up when the quitters or injuries reduce your numbers. I always do that in other sports where I have had to make cuts.
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