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Post by joaomauriciosouza on Jan 21, 2016 9:00:52 GMT -6
Hey guys, First, let me apologize in advance for any english mistakes i might make in this topic. My name is João Souza, and i'm from Brazil. A few years ago, some students in the university i work in started a football team. I started playing with them, but none of us never had any experience with football, other than watching it casually. We played in a very desorganized manner, but since our athlets were stronger and faster than the ones on the teams we faced, we had no trouble beating them. But last week we faced a very weel coached team and got destroyed (23 x 0). Since the game i decided to stop playing and focus on becoming a full time coach. All our athlets are over 20 years old, but since their football knowledge is zero, i tought about start teaching them like a youth team. I need some resources to put together an organized team in 6 months (our next game). Can you guys give me some advice? My biggest problem is finding players for both the lines. Thanks.
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Post by brophy on Jan 21, 2016 9:13:05 GMT -6
how many coaches do you have?
How many practices can you realistically put together before the first game?
Fundamentals will be the only thing you can rely on, so how much technique can you really squeeze into those sessions?
Be honest with yourself, but you can only get competent on a few skills. What skills have the most carry over (i.e. you can only learn to block a few similar plays)?
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Post by joaomauriciosouza on Jan 21, 2016 9:20:11 GMT -6
I'll be the only coach. We will have 45 practice days before the game. I'll have my players work on conditioning in their own time, since we don't have many practices. We have 2 great athlets who can also throw the ball well anda a big former rugby player who loves running people over. Other than that our offensive player are average guys (for Brazil, where we have no tradition on college sports). On defense we don't have anyone special.
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Post by brophy on Jan 21, 2016 11:31:15 GMT -6
you should really look into Wing-T or Double Wing stuff and just go gap 8 cover 0 on defense. I can't imagine your opponents being all that good, either. Focus on getting better at blocking and tackling the first 2 weeks and see who you have left.
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Post by joaomauriciosouza on Jan 21, 2016 11:48:01 GMT -6
Thank you very much!I'll do that.
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Post by breakerdog on Jan 21, 2016 11:51:07 GMT -6
I would agree with Brophy. Find a system that you can buy into as a philosophy. Wing-T is a great place to start.
I would recommend getting the Creehan series of Wing-T books (Wing T from A to Z). They have drills and install plans that you will need to organize your practices. Treat them as your bible and then work your way out from there.
Other than that, read, watch film and interact with other coaches as much as possible.
Good luck!
MN
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Post by joaomauriciosouza on Jan 21, 2016 12:59:02 GMT -6
Thank you for the advice!
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Post by WingTheT on Jan 21, 2016 13:06:13 GMT -6
Make the rugby guy your Fb especially if you're leaning towards the wing t. If you can get your hands on some Tubby Raymond's Delaware Wing T stuff, you're off to a good start.
For defense, I highly reccomend getting the Winning Defensive book by Richard Bell. He's a genius and someone I've been blessed to work with for a handful of years. So much knowledge poured into that book.
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Post by barnes77 on Jan 25, 2016 5:43:28 GMT -6
Thank you very much!I'll do that. I would work on the technique too, that will really elevate your game look at how your offensive line can use leverage to hold off defenders and give your quarterback more time to find a open receiver. Look at drills for defense as well to get your defensive line thru the offense swim move, push pull, rip. Those are a few things that can help
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