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Post by utchuckd on Sept 30, 2006 13:29:08 GMT -6
We have a bye this week and I wanted to know how do you do practice in an off week? Gonna give 'em Friday off (got a JV game scheduled) and our thoughts are to try to get 'em out a little early the other days as long as they still work hard. Next game is a region game and possibly for a spot in the playoffs. The team has a new coach so we don't know exactly what they do offensively or defensively and won't get film til next weekend. Any suggestions?
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Post by phantom on Sept 30, 2006 14:38:13 GMT -6
Work on yourself. Do a lot of work on fundmentals. Include ST fundamentals like blocking technique on punt and on kickoff return team and stuff like that. By now you know the areas that you need to work on so this is a good opportunity to fix some problems. In group and team periods work best on best with your own offense against your defense.
This is also a good lesson for the future. If you have a similar situation in the future get somebody out to see your next opponent. You won't get enough info to put a full game plan but you can form some preliminary ideas. When you go out to see them on Friday you'll have some idea what to look for and you can brainstorm on the ride home.
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Post by dsqa on Sept 30, 2006 22:27:24 GMT -6
We work on reestablishing the kids sense of team. We had an off week this week, and we organized internal 8 on 8 scrimmages with 3 teams rotating trying to score from the 25 yard line. Kids call the plays, coaches ref. A college version of the Kansas tiebreaker with points. We track scores and give points for scores, defense stops, picks etc. We play for reduced conditioning. Lots of fun, and the kids remember again how fun this game is. It is amazing what you will see in some kids that haven't played well, when they aren't under the normal pressure associated with coach intervention. It is one step away from sandlot ball, and it provides some great opportunities as a coach for me to talk to kids about playing like they did on the off week. They just play loose, and we get something from them that we can usually build on. We also get a chance to work on their interactions with one another on their teams. Depending on how they are getting along within their teams, we are able to adjust attitudes and reinforce the natural leadership that rises in those games. The first day back we played a touch game and the coaches played with the kids. We still had two good days of drills and fundamentals with hitting, but the fun was a welcome recharge for the guys in the midst of a tough season so far. The bonding was great, and we are ready for the rest of the season. I know some coaches would be worried about injuries, but the same risk exists in a normal practice. Just my thoughts
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Post by bulldozer54 on Oct 1, 2006 11:52:39 GMT -6
How about this? We have a week off of school due to a modified traditional/year round type of calendar and we play one of the biggest games of the year that Friday. I thought homecoming was a distraction! Any suggestions on keeping the team on some resemblance of routine?
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Post by coachcalande on Oct 1, 2006 12:48:22 GMT -6
i say let your kids play a "blue and white" (or whatever your team colors are) scrimmage with two of your coaches coaching a team. get on the field and video tape it...will give you lots of great material to work with...i just did that adn i learned a ton about my qbs and defensive players leadership and what they say in the huddle etc.. i also got great video of the blocking up front...we have work to do.
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Post by djwesp on Oct 1, 2006 14:30:15 GMT -6
We treat bye weeks just like game weeks.
Same schedule, same preparation (prepare for the next team) and everything.
Then when next week comes around, the ENTIRE week before the game have a recap in the beginning and then work fundamentals.
We sometimes have a little scrimmage that friday afternoon. I hate it when you have a bye week and lose your physicality.
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Post by dsqa on Oct 1, 2006 18:04:40 GMT -6
Just to clarify. I was able to do what I did with this team. I am not suggesting that every team I have had would have been able to handle this kind of off week. I choose what we do based on a number of factors. Last year's off week was nothing like this, in fact, we prepared like we were playing for the Super Bowl because that was the need I saw for that year. I think you have to know your kids and what they need. I am not sure you can rubber stamp the off week. Each season has its own issues, and I have found that while we may have a philosophy overall, reestablishing a team focus, how we work that out will vary. Just thoughts
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Post by utchuckd on Oct 1, 2006 20:47:47 GMT -6
Thanks for the responses. We've seen plenty of stuff on film this week to work on so we'll spend most of our time working on us. Emphasizing fundamentals and such.
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