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Post by ahsrunningback32 on Jan 4, 2007 18:47:21 GMT -6
Hello everyone,
My name's Brian. I'm 18 and I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I just stumbled onto this site yesterday while seeking help on the internet to starting an offensive system/philosophy.
I had ambitions of playing college football and rightfully I earned the right to play, but those ambitions have been replaced by the urge to start early and learn more about the other side of the game. Really I'm aiming to become an offensive coach when I grow up.
Right now I have a few formations that would be to my liking in an offense. I've looked at some of the past offenses that I worked in myself. Could anyone get me started on developing the right pass pro scheme, passing attack, blocking scheme, ect. Thank you.
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Post by phantom on Jan 4, 2007 18:53:51 GMT -6
Keep playing. First of all, once you're done playing, you're done forever. Secondly, although you can become a coach without playing experience, it's a lot easier with it. Finally, the experience will make you a better coach.
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Post by knighter on Jan 4, 2007 20:16:49 GMT -6
2nd that advice
all in favor say aye
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Post by saintrad on Jan 4, 2007 20:46:48 GMT -6
aye!!!
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Post by coachjimmer on Jan 4, 2007 22:00:53 GMT -6
aye big time!
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Post by knightscoach on Jan 4, 2007 22:05:48 GMT -6
aye!!!!
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Post by ahsrunningback32 on Jan 4, 2007 22:32:31 GMT -6
I know I can play at the collegate level, and I failed to mention this, but the senario I'm being offered compared to moving away to go play football is lucrative to my future as a person. I can run 4.49 in the 40, I weigh 190lb at 5'8'' at the moment, I have great vision, adequate hands, and I do things well without the ball in my hands. I'll continue to play if the decision is positive for my future outside of football but if my decision takes me into coaching, so be it. I was just wondering if you guys could help me with getting started. I've always watched a lot of football and always questioned everything that goes on in a game. I look at possibilities, and I always wonder "what if". I believe I have the natural ambition to design and fit an offense to play at a high level one day. I appreciate the input by the way. Thank you.  |
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Post by lnueva32 on Jan 4, 2007 22:41:46 GMT -6
Just poke around and ask questions, coaching is just like playing, pay attention the small details. Everyone on this boards is super nice and always willing to help out. Define your coaching philosophy, do you want run more than pass, have an unbalanced line to force the defense to overshift, etc. Just think about what you want to do and everyone will help.
Larry
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Post by tedseay on Jan 5, 2007 5:19:23 GMT -6
Brian: There is a heck of a lot more to coaching than X's and O's. I will be happy to share some materials with you, including those you have asked for, but I will start with some articles about the calling of coaching and the responsibilities it entails to others. PM me with your e-mail address and I'll get you started. ...and welcome to the asylum, by the way. The inmates who run it are swell fellows...  |
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Post by knighter on Jan 5, 2007 6:43:11 GMT -6
Brian-
I played college ball. (University of Northern Iowa) In my time there we won the conference title 4 times (have 4 rings to show for it). Made the quarterfinals twicce in the NCAA Div Iaa playoffs. I can guarantee you what you learn as a player at the college level will be valuable to you in your coaching career. Not a day goes by that I do not thank the Big Guy above that I chose to walk on and play at UNI. I learned more in those 4 years than I have at any of the 100+ clinics I attended in my career as a coach. And I would give everything I have, EVERYTHING, to go back and put that uniform on just 1 more time and play.
Go play young man, this career choice will be waiting when you are done, and it will welcome you with open arms, and maybe a pizza and a beer too!
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Post by brophy on Jan 5, 2007 7:28:52 GMT -6
Brian- I played college ball. (University of Northern Iowa) In my time there we won the conference title 4 times (have 4 rings to show for it). Made the quarterfinals twicce in the NCAA Div Iaa playoffs. I can guarantee you what you learn as a player at the college level will be valuable to you in your coaching career. Not a day goes by that I do not thank the Big Guy above that I chose to walk on and play at UNI. I learned more in those 4 years than I have at any of the 100+ clinics I attended in my career as a coach. And I would give everything I have, EVERYTHING, to go back and put that uniform on just 1 more time and play. Go play young man, this career choice will be waiting when you are done, and it will welcome you with open arms, and maybe a pizza and a beer too! heed the words of wisdom! If you're any good - PLAY If you're not any good - PLAY I really don't know why any one would WANT to get into coaching. What sells people on coaching? I'm not even sure....but I know the whole reason I coach is because I want to share the fun I had PLAYING with the kids of today. I wouldn't trade the experiences playing football in college for anything. Some of the greatest lessons of life I learned while playing ball. Coaching has about 1% to do with X's & O's. period. |
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Post by mib36 on Jan 5, 2007 7:47:15 GMT -6
Keep playing until it's taken away from you. Those things you learn on the field will translate into what you teach your kids when/if you do get into coaching. Once you do make that transition, listen as much as you can. Soak up the words of experienced guys at clinics, in books, on videos, and on websites (such as this magical place of psychos). Questions are good, but the more you listen the better off you'll be. Be patient young man, Time will let you know when it's ready take you to another place.
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Post by spencerxi on Jan 5, 2007 8:45:48 GMT -6
Brian, theres something you're not telling here. It doesn't make sense. I'll start by saying that I hope you're successful in what ever you chose but.... Playing college football is like is going to college to be come a coach. Every question you have asked can be answered probably by yourself when you finish football. You don't even have to be good. I played with guys that couldn't have made my highsschool team. Not saying you're not good but I think the whole college experience would benefit you in the long and short run.
on the other hand Mike Leach for Texas Tech didn't even play college let alone play a down in high school. He went and got his law degree.
Go get your degree in football, its way more fun than regualar school.
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Post by wingt74 on Jan 5, 2007 9:42:08 GMT -6
Best foundation for a good coach is his ability to teach the fundamentals. Your playbook should consist of ways to best to kids how to run, block, and tackle.
But yes, if you can still play, play. I lot of the stuff I use to this day I learned from my HS and College coaches.
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Post by fort on Jan 5, 2007 10:00:02 GMT -6
Play. My knee ended any dream I had of college football my junior year in high school. Like someone said before, I would give EVERYTHING to go play again. That said, I did feel like you even before I had to stop: I knew I wanted to get into coaching. Play, and the rest will fall into line for you.
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