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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 24, 2018 7:44:49 GMT -6
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Post by RuningOutOfOptions on Jul 24, 2018 8:56:50 GMT -6
I would treat it like any clinic and keep to the basics. I coached women's football and one of the biggest issues they face is that they keep getting reminded that they are women first, football players second. But, most women don't have as much experience and join the sport as an adult, so having a clinic regarding the basics and how to bring out the talent of a rookie for example, would probably be a hit.
You can probably find a coach to reach out to from either the WFA, IWFL, USWFL or any other women's league, that can also give you some extra insight.
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Post by klaby on Jul 24, 2018 10:58:26 GMT -6
I helped out a women's team one off season. 1st they listen. 2nd is they don't know anything, or very little! Even the "Veteran" players. Most of these teams cant pay the coach or pay very little so the coaching is hit or miss. Some get very good coaching, others very bad.
So teach them as if they are fresh 5th graders. Keep it basic, and build slowly. Don't say you gotta get the 5 tech and pin him in. Most of them will have no clue what a 5 tech is. So avoid "slang" explain in plain English.
I coached QB, and I learned very quickly to slow down and explain. I also learned to shorten the routes and the throws to 5th/6th grade length to start. I explained every play and drill, it really helped that they listened and focused and asked questions.
Be patient. They want your knowledge and help, they are not like kids who think they know more than you. They are very eager and if delivered right, accept correction.
Have fun....but NO Fanny Slaps....dude that will get you in big trouble!
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Post by coachg13 on Jul 24, 2018 12:25:25 GMT -6
I'm trying something new this year. Instead of women's clinic. We are doing a family night. They come in. Quick meeting/film. Go through some stuff with the players. All are welcome, moms, dads, little brothers and sisters.
Our position coaches are going to try and get the players to actually teach some the techniques, test their grasp of the stuff etc.
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Post by Coach Bennett on Jul 24, 2018 14:37:10 GMT -6
Maybe you could come up with a basic 10 question true or false quiz as a jump off point for conversation/discussion?
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Post by bluboy on Jul 24, 2018 16:08:41 GMT -6
FYI: Years ago(when I was a pup) the staff I was part of ran a football clinic for moms and girlfriends. We held it in the school cafe. The clinic was divided into 4 quarters (basic rules, offense, defense, and kicking). After the first two quarters(sessions), we brought in benches and a blackboard and had the ladies sit on the benches while we went through what goes on at half time(drew stuff up on the board-talked about adjustments-etc) and even showed them how to get into a huddle and how we called plays. We then went through the two remaining sessions. At the conclusion, we brought out some helmets and shoulder pads the moms/girlfriends could try on. Every mom/girlfriend received a football t-shirt(similar to what the players wore). It was a huge success.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jul 24, 2018 17:14:02 GMT -6
To help clarify, is this a "clinic" clinic, like something we would go to (but geared towards women, or women's football etc) or is this a female fan clinic, or a mother's clinic or....
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Post by 54695469 on Jul 25, 2018 20:41:04 GMT -6
Why? Why would you do this? Football season is about to begin. You have more important things to do than this. This is fluff that will not help you in any meaningful way. Just coach football and leave all this stuff for the "culture changers!"
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Post by 19delta on Jul 26, 2018 1:51:41 GMT -6
Why? Why would you do this? Football season is about to begin. You have more important things to do than this. This is fluff that will not help you in any meaningful way. Just coach football and leave all this stuff for the "culture changers!" I think it sounds like something that could be a lot of fun and, if done right, could create some positive relationships with parents going into the season. I don’t think that is “fluff”. And not to sound like a sexist a-hole, but we are not talking about putting on a Glazer-worthy presentation that is going to leave the audience with smoke coming out of their ears. I would have some food, maybe talk about what skills each position group needs, go over jargon, give a brief summary of offensive, defensive, and special teams philosophy, and maybe watch some film. Starting off with a quiz is a good idea...that would be a good icebreaker. Maybe 10 questions? Let the ladies work together and then go over the answers? And, depending on your budget, some kind of “Mom’s Football Academy” t-shirt would be really cool.
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Post by 19delta on Jul 26, 2018 1:53:56 GMT -6
To help clarify, is this a "clinic" clinic, like something we would go to (but geared towards women, or women's football etc) or is this a female fan clinic, or a mother's clinic or.... I think it would be a little bit of all of the above.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 29, 2018 8:12:52 GMT -6
Thank you for all of the suggestions. We had our first week of practice this past week as well and I didn’t have much time to respond, but your help is appreciated. The clinic went very well. If anyone has to or wants to put on one of these in the future I have some ideas that can help after running one.
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Post by aceback76 on Jul 29, 2018 16:36:14 GMT -6
STRONGLY suggest this little book ($10) on Amazon:
Real Women Know Football 1st Edition
by Peggy K. English (Author), Beth McCash (Author), Nancy Mortensen (Author)
Peggy English's husband, my old frield Wally English, has coached in College & the NFL.
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