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Post by xxlbulldog on Nov 5, 2006 19:36:33 GMT -6
Having only worked with one staff, I was wondering if there are various procedures of communication over the headsets that are more effecient than others. This includes sideline to sideline and pressbox to sideline and back.
We have 8 coaches with 2 in the box and 6 on the sideline. Each headset has 2 channels with defense being on one and offense, the other. The head coach switches back and forth.
Is there a procedure that could minimize distractions to the playcallers in the box? Thanks.
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Post by Coach Huey on Nov 5, 2006 19:58:00 GMT -6
a staff needs to work out the "when to talk / when not to talk" procedure. too much clutter or information overload can be very counter-productive.
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Post by xxlbulldog on Nov 5, 2006 22:21:28 GMT -6
Agreed. How much input should a HC give a coordinator without being discracting? Should the HC stay out of the discussion and just interject when he has wants to override the call? Your thoughts?
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Post by pegleg on Nov 6, 2006 7:26:45 GMT -6
our hc doesn't wear headsets. i'm on the field and the oc is in the box. when the hc wants to interject he tells me and i tell the oc, sometimes. part of my job is to know when to ignore the hc and when to relay the message.
works for us, but not all hc's are as hands off as ours. we (the offensive staff) are responsible for all gameplanning and playcalling. the hc handles adminstrative duties and go for it on 4th down type things on game night and doesn't coach a position.
when i have called plays, i didn't like a lot of chatter. its hard for me to concertrate when everyone has something to say. my opinion is that the others should give suggestions and point out whats going on, but i prefer to do more talking between series than in the middle of one.
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Post by brophy on Nov 6, 2006 7:51:28 GMT -6
After each play, I think the guy in the box (if he's not the coordinator) should point out the
1) spot
2) adjustments not being made (alignment errors - bubbles created that could be gashed)
3) any injury
4) any opponent substitutions
5) any tendency data relevant to the field position
then shut up.
For offense, if the guy in the box isn't the coordinator, the information should be;
1) WHO on defense made the tackle ( = who blew the assignment)
2) what coverage the opponent is playing
3) best matchups based on coverage
4) any substitutions of the opponent
5) any possible injury (that you will need to substitute)
...but then again, I really feel strongly that the play-caller should be in the box.
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Post by fbdoc on Nov 6, 2006 21:30:03 GMT -6
Would have to agree with the previous posts that less is more. Best situation (in my opinion) is 4 guys in the box, 2 on offense and 2 on defense. One for each side has a headset to communicate with a their coach on the sideline. The other guy in the press box is there to spot. Head Coach is on the sideline to be the head coach.
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