motiv
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Post by motiv on Jan 10, 2015 10:24:47 GMT -6
This past season was my first back on the sidelines in awhile. I was previously an OC but I'm now the HC. After reviewing game film I realized I missed so many calls that were easy to see up top, especially on the far side. I know a good coach in the booth would help but I didn't have that luxury this season. I'm sure this was all on me but I couldn't get comfortable in any position. Has anyone ever thought of using a small podium on the sidelines? Just enough to get you a couple feet above helmet level. Something like a band directors stand. Moving it would be a pain but you could put one at the 50 and both 25's. This may be overkill and it may even be illegal for all I know. Just a thought I guess. The few feet gained may not even be worth it.
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Post by groundchuck on Jan 10, 2015 10:39:21 GMT -6
I'm sure it would have to be back behind the players. Some officiating crews may have safety issues with it? Players tripping/falling on it if they go out of bounds.
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motiv
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Post by motiv on Jan 10, 2015 10:52:21 GMT -6
Yea, I thought of that after I posted. Guess that kind of eliminates that thought.
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Post by blb on Jan 10, 2015 10:53:35 GMT -6
Darrell "Dr. Victory" Mudra called plays from the Press Box throughout his college head coaching career (26 years, 200 wins).
You could try that, give your QB an automatic system to get out of bad plays-into good ones, and-or spend time coaching somebody up on what you want on the phones during games using last year's films. |
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Post by larrymoe on Jan 10, 2015 12:18:36 GMT -6
Just go in the booth.
I can't imagine any away team is going to let you lug in and set up three towers or podiums or whatever. Plus, frankly, it seems pretty douchey.
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Post by airraider on Jan 10, 2015 12:52:45 GMT -6
Not to mention it will obstruct the view of the fans... not that they really matter in the grand scheme, but it surely would tick someone off and create a problem for you.
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Post by kcbazooka on Jan 10, 2015 13:25:17 GMT -6
Drones...
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Post by bluboy on Jan 10, 2015 14:16:12 GMT -6
In my area many head coaches call the offense from the booth and are successful, BUT they were all fortunate to have an "experienced coach" on the sideline who could manage the game on the field. I realize that not everyone has that luxury.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jan 10, 2015 16:42:46 GMT -6
Please do this, take video of it, and post it on here.
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Post by spos21ram on Jan 10, 2015 17:05:55 GMT -6
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Post by bruinfb on Jan 10, 2015 17:20:29 GMT -6
I agree with those that say to go to the booth. During my first year as a coach, the HC was in the booth, at the time I thought it odd, but it worked.
I guess you have to evaluate the assistants and decide what is greater, the value you bring by being in the booth compared to giving one of them sideline duties; or the value you bring on the sideline compared to what your top assistant can give you from the booth.
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Post by brophy on Jan 10, 2015 17:21:27 GMT -6
Why not wear stilts?
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Post by emptybackfield on Jan 10, 2015 17:34:52 GMT -6
Why not see if the local power company can get you a truck with one of those elevated buckets. Someone could drive it on the track and just follow the ball, getting free advertising in the process. They could elevate you during the series of the side of the ball you call and lower you down during timeouts and when you're not calling the game.
You're welcome
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Post by bleefb on Jan 10, 2015 20:07:02 GMT -6
In my area many head coaches call the offense from the booth and are successful, BUT they were all fortunate to have an "experienced coach" on the sideline who could manage the game on the field. I realize that not everyone has that luxury. That's how I did it for the 11 years I was HC. Was fortunate to have at least one assistant I trusted to handle the sideline management, etc |
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