Post by doublewing on Feb 15, 2008 21:30:21 GMT -6
Applying the "Art of War" to your team
1. Attack what your enemy loves first. Perhaps the great Vince Lombardi borrowed it from Tzu when he said, "Beat your opponent where he is strongest and you demoralize him. All of us have seen this firsthand, such as when you have success running the ball against a team with a great run defense. Think about the impact it has on your opponent and more importantly on your players!
2. On contentious terrain, I race our rear elements forward. In this idea, Tzu is referring to "contentious terrain" as terrain which is advantageous to your opponent. I liken this to goal-line defense. If you opponent is on the 1 yard line, none of your secondary should be at the end-line of the end zone.
3. When he regards the troop as his beloved children, they will be willing to die with him. If you treat your players with love and respect, there's no limit to what they will do for you. Take an interest in your players outside of football and be willing to celebrate their successes in the community and classroom as well as on the football field.
4. One whose troop repeatedly congregate in small groups here and there, whispering together, has lost the masses. This refers to the dangers of lacking team unity. Good teams that play together are nearly unbeatable. On the contrary, good teams lacking unity are quite beatable.
5. Do not press an exhausted invader. Know your players limits, let them rest and platoon them. Exhausted players make mistakes and are more vulnerable to injuries.
6. When you plunder a district, divide the wealth among your troops. After big victories, find ways to share the glory. Make it a point to note accomplishments of everyone from the scout team to the starters.
7. Probe opponents to know where they have an excess, where an insufficiency. Use scouting and film to identify strengths and weaknesses of all of your opponents. You can never be over-prepared!
8. When someone excels at defense, the enemy does not know where to attack. Teams that play great defense are extremely difficult to beat. Likewise, even with a poor offense, great defensive teams have a chance to win every game.
9. Race forth where he does not expect it. Avoid being predictable and stale. Self scout and take calculated risks. Keep the opponent guessing.
10. One whose upper and lower ranks have the same desires will be victorious. Keep practice competitive. Try to push your starters and reward hard working players. This helps keep everyone hungry, focused and feeling like they're part of the big picture.
1. Attack what your enemy loves first. Perhaps the great Vince Lombardi borrowed it from Tzu when he said, "Beat your opponent where he is strongest and you demoralize him. All of us have seen this firsthand, such as when you have success running the ball against a team with a great run defense. Think about the impact it has on your opponent and more importantly on your players!
2. On contentious terrain, I race our rear elements forward. In this idea, Tzu is referring to "contentious terrain" as terrain which is advantageous to your opponent. I liken this to goal-line defense. If you opponent is on the 1 yard line, none of your secondary should be at the end-line of the end zone.
3. When he regards the troop as his beloved children, they will be willing to die with him. If you treat your players with love and respect, there's no limit to what they will do for you. Take an interest in your players outside of football and be willing to celebrate their successes in the community and classroom as well as on the football field.
4. One whose troop repeatedly congregate in small groups here and there, whispering together, has lost the masses. This refers to the dangers of lacking team unity. Good teams that play together are nearly unbeatable. On the contrary, good teams lacking unity are quite beatable.
5. Do not press an exhausted invader. Know your players limits, let them rest and platoon them. Exhausted players make mistakes and are more vulnerable to injuries.
6. When you plunder a district, divide the wealth among your troops. After big victories, find ways to share the glory. Make it a point to note accomplishments of everyone from the scout team to the starters.
7. Probe opponents to know where they have an excess, where an insufficiency. Use scouting and film to identify strengths and weaknesses of all of your opponents. You can never be over-prepared!
8. When someone excels at defense, the enemy does not know where to attack. Teams that play great defense are extremely difficult to beat. Likewise, even with a poor offense, great defensive teams have a chance to win every game.
9. Race forth where he does not expect it. Avoid being predictable and stale. Self scout and take calculated risks. Keep the opponent guessing.
10. One whose upper and lower ranks have the same desires will be victorious. Keep practice competitive. Try to push your starters and reward hard working players. This helps keep everyone hungry, focused and feeling like they're part of the big picture.