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Post by CatsCoach on Apr 28, 2013 6:49:17 GMT -6
Any advice for a first time head coach? I have been coaching for 10 years now, just finally step up to be a head coach. It will be for what I will call a Jr. high team the kids will be 14-16 years old. I just got my staff together also, there will be 4 coach helping me.
Thanks,
Coach Smith
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Post by austinator on Apr 29, 2013 10:52:51 GMT -6
I never played and never coached before last year and walked into a HC position for a youth league. Looking back, I didn't know as much as I thought I knew. So my biggest recommendation is to take advantage of Glazier Clinics online and learn as much as you can. Be prepared. Have a practice schedule / format scheduled before the season and adjust based on how the guys are learning
I'm going to have my entire staff next year join Glazier and I'll be joining xandolabs.com here soon.
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Post by CatsCoach on Apr 29, 2013 11:26:35 GMT -6
I was thinking about having my staff join this site for sure.
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Post by FBCoachMike on Apr 30, 2013 10:54:52 GMT -6
1. KISS
2. FUNDAMENTALS, FUNDAMENTALS, FUNDAMENTALS
3. Build relationships with the kids (trust and respect factors)
4. Practice hard and upbeat, but make it fun and competitive also
5. Fit offense to personnel; make it series based. Only need a handful of plays if you execute them well.
6. Defense- focus on alignment, tackling, run fits, pursuit angles.
7. Take it serious, have a plan but HAVE FUN! In the end, you want the kids to love football.
8. Don't make it about winning. It's about the process. Develop character and a love for football.
Hope that helps.
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Post by austinator on May 1, 2013 5:00:28 GMT -6
1. KISS 2. FUNDAMENTALS, FUNDAMENTALS, FUNDAMENTALS 3. Build relationships with the kids (trust and respect factors) 4. Practice hard and upbeat, but make it fun and competitive also 5. Fit offense to personnel; make it series based. Only need a handful of plays if you execute them well. 6. Defense- focus on alignment, tackling, run fits, pursuit angles. 7. Take it serious, have a plan but HAVE FUN! In the end, you want the kids to love football. 8. Don't make it about winning. It's about the process. Develop character and a love for football. Hope that helps. ^this. These 8 points essentially make up my plan for next year. |
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Post by utchuckd on May 1, 2013 7:15:05 GMT -6
Excellent list, Mike. That just about covers it!
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Post by CatsCoach on May 1, 2013 10:48:26 GMT -6
Thanks for the advice coaches!!!
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