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Post by emptybackfield on Nov 13, 2014 21:56:34 GMT -6
Well done coachwoodall
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Post by emptybackfield on Nov 13, 2014 17:43:08 GMT -6
I'm sorry if I missed it in the thread, but where is the HC in this situation?
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Post by emptybackfield on Aug 22, 2014 9:33:06 GMT -6
I would think with 55 kids there shouldn't be too much of a problem getting a decent scout team going. Sure you will never get a true 1 vs 1 type look with that number but we have had teams in the 20's an found ways to get looks. Sure you have guys who aren't starters on one side but start the other side of the ball, make em play scout. If you have 44 guys for a scout team rotate a lot of them at least they will be fresh and give a bit more of an effort, might not be the best quality but better than nothing. Yeah, a key issue that I didn't mention is that we divide our players into varsity and freshman/JV to practice. That splits it about evenly, so really we only have about 15-20 kids available for "scout" situations after you take about 15 kids that are all "starters" on offense (we have a couple different personnel packages). Of those 15-20 available, at least 5-6 are pretty useless if we're wanting to get a decent look.
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Post by emptybackfield on Aug 21, 2014 12:02:58 GMT -6
One thing we have done for scout O to get quality reps into have our startingJV offense run on plays against they and then have a second huddle who is running off cards. This solves 2 problems for us. Our Jv. Guys get quality reps and we. Get to see something at speed and we get get to see the scout offense as well. I look at it this way we need to be able to line up and play fast on Friday night . The scout huddle is helping us with the lining up part as well as seeing opponents best plays and the JV huddle is helping us play faster. Interesting. Thanks.
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Post by emptybackfield on Aug 21, 2014 12:01:59 GMT -6
1) Poor terminology on my part. I should have said "rep" the scout plays. We have pretty limited time with each side of the ball. 2) Just have the front 7/8 hold bags and work on hand placement, block assignment, etc. instead of using your starters as defenders and getting someone banged up. I know how to use bags for the scout defense vs. our offense. How do you use bags for the scout offense vs. our defense? Misread your question there, sorry. I'm trying to act like I'm teaching these kids something about the problems of industrialization during the Gilded Age and it's distracting me from what's really important. The scout offense wouldn't use bags, just the scout defense.
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Post by emptybackfield on Aug 21, 2014 11:35:37 GMT -6
We're a "Class 6" school with very low (relative) numbers. We've only got 55 players grades 10-12. This is a new challenge for us, as our numbers have been much better in the past. For you guys that have lower numbers, how are you getting quality scout reps? Right now, we're having to use varsity starters as scout players, which we'd like to avoid for possible injury and freshness sake. Everyone except the top 2 QB's are playing both ways, so it's not like there is a ton of time to install scout offense and defense either. We're trying to think outside the box a little bit. There has been talk of just going vs. bags in any scout situation in order to save bodies and prevent injuries, but we know the downside of not getting "live" reps vs. the offense or defense you're going to see on Friday. Any help would be appreciated. 1. Why do you need to install the scout offense and defense? Don't you use scout cards and a script? 2. How does the scout offense use bags? 1) Poor terminology on my part. I should have said "rep" the scout plays. Since we're playing on both sides, the kids are really gassed going through a starters role on one side of the ball, then turning around and either being a scout or starter on the other side of the ball. The reps we're getting right now are just not very good. 2) Just have the front 7/8 hold bags and work on hand placement, block assignment, etc. instead of using your starters as defenders and getting someone banged up.
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Post by emptybackfield on Aug 21, 2014 9:38:20 GMT -6
We're a "Class 6" school with very low (relative) numbers. We've only got 55 players grades 10-12. This is a new challenge for us, as our numbers have been much better in the past.
For you guys that have lower numbers, how are you getting quality scout reps? Right now, we're having to use varsity starters as scout players, which we'd like to avoid for possible injury and freshness sake. Everyone except the top 2 QB's are playing both ways, so it's not like there is a ton of time to install scout offense and defense either.
We're trying to think outside the box a little bit. There has been talk of just going vs. bags in any scout situation in order to save bodies and prevent injuries, but we know the downside of not getting "live" reps vs. the offense or defense you're going to see on Friday.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 18, 2014 11:31:10 GMT -6
Forgive me, but I don't get it
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 17, 2014 20:08:52 GMT -6
As was alluded to, teaching the "why" increases buy-in, understanding and trust. Sometimes kids need affirmation that you have their best interests in mind and not just spouting something cause you heard it at the Atlanta Glazier Clinic or Coach Whistledick from your high school team coached it that way. Buy-in, understanding and trust are components of great players and teams.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 8, 2014 22:18:42 GMT -6
Strange. Don't all states except TX and MA play by the same rules?
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 6, 2014 13:50:07 GMT -6
I just turned on the NFL Network to find a replay of the Dallas-Denver game from last season. The OL coach from the Cowboys was on the sideline telling his guys, "this is just a battle of wills, who wants it more." So, I guess from that point on execution had nothing to do with who won the game. Peyton Manning just wanted it more than Dallas. In-game talk is often more motivational that instructional. You do your instructing during the week. Also, TV chooses these sound bites. The fans really aren't interested in talk about footwork or hand placement, Yes, you are correct. That is a severely overused line though, so seeing it just jogged my memory a little.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 6, 2014 13:38:27 GMT -6
I just turned on the NFL Network to find a replay of the Dallas-Denver game from last season. The OL coach from the Cowboys was on the sideline telling his guys, "this is just a battle of wills, who wants it more."
So, I guess from that point on execution had nothing to do with who won the game. Peyton Manning just wanted it more than Dallas.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jul 2, 2014 4:59:07 GMT -6
Last year we made our scout cards on practice scripts and ran our scout team offense off of an ipad. Coach, how did you protect the iPad in case a bad weather? I don't want to speak for him, but I think I remember reading earlier that he scripts out how that is done. Day, % chance of rain, time window rain is most likely, and plan to follow to cover the iPad)
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 27, 2014 20:49:31 GMT -6
Not necessarily a coaching point, but certainly a mindless phrase that has lived on longer than it should have:
"When you throw the ball, three things can happen and two of them are bad."
Well, isn't that true with running the ball as well? You can fumble, lose yards, and gain yards. Two of those are also bad.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 27, 2014 19:13:43 GMT -6
"BLOCK SOMEBODY!!!!!!!" "Okay, coach"
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 27, 2014 17:53:37 GMT -6
sometimes mindless coaching phrases are just sayings coaches use because they don't know exactly what the player did wrong (other than the end result) and have no productive coaching for him at that moment. Fixed it for you
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 27, 2014 17:09:30 GMT -6
I hate "CATCH THE BALL" like he was trying to drop it or had no desire to catch the ball. Actually, that's not terrible coaching either. Keep it simple - don't worry about running with it, don't worry about getting hit after it, don't worry about anything except...catch the ball. Pretty much what Coach Wilcox said above. I played college basketball, and instructions were rarely much more complicated - make a layup, finish the shot, grab the ball. It's easy to let a lot of sh*t into your head in the heat of the moment, the point is focus. Catch. The. Ball. Disagree, it's about the most mindless coaching there is. How about a coaching point or two that will help him catch the ball instead of just yelling something that his grandmother in the stands could have said to him? Blb's post below has some actual coaching in it, "catch the ball" does not.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 26, 2014 21:05:29 GMT -6
"You've gotta get upfield" That's what my HC said to our de. They were running counter trey so just kept getting kicked out. Isn't it the worst when the HC says something like what we're talking about? It's not like you can tell them to shut up like you can other assistants.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 26, 2014 17:13:29 GMT -6
There is so much brain damage out there in the world of QB coaching I could list dozens. In the interest of full disclosure, I was part of it before learning otherwise. "Put it on him" or "you gotta make that pass" makes me want to punch people. No sh!t? Was he really trying to miss the receiver. I think sometimes coaches feel like they need to say SOMETHING and if they don't they're not doing their jobs and accepting failure. When in all actuality, saying nothing is better than the alternatives discussed.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 19, 2014 16:28:53 GMT -6
I just want to say, as someone who has been on this site since 2006, that I am thus far VERY impressed by how we have taken a topic with a religious connotation and kept it football focus. I think it shows how with the proper leadership (@coachhuey), even an internet forum can grow to be disciplined and mature. Thanks to all who have made this thread infromative (and not distractive) for me. Interesting. In my somewhat short time on this board and in this profession, I've found football coaches to be about the least political group of people I know. Sure, there is always that one guy forwarding the anti-Obama emails (that probably didn't read the email before he forwarded it or even vote) but as a whole I've found they care about ball a lot more.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 18, 2014 20:23:19 GMT -6
Wait, isn't Ramadan where they can't eat or drink when the sun is up? Yes we don't start practice until 415..school starts at 855 Gotcha. I was really confused because I thought it was in the summer every year. I just looked it up and learned differently.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 18, 2014 16:05:55 GMT -6
we allowed the kids to bring food to the field. at the appropriate time, we allowed them to stop whatthey were doing to go eat and also get water like someone mentioned above. we had a coach with a cell phone that had the exact time so the kids would know Wait, isn't Ramadan where they can't eat or drink when the sun is up?
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 18, 2014 12:00:09 GMT -6
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 10, 2014 13:53:41 GMT -6
Is your administration not going to let you fill those positions? They are. Problem is. They are all teachers as well, well, 3 of the 4 are. Truth be told, I'm just having a heck of a time finding people. I'm going to give the three other guys a good bump in pay (take from what the other four were getting). I SHOULD end up with a total of 5 (iincluding myself). Possibly 6 of us total, too. But I'm planning for all possibilities with it being this late in the game. Well, that's nice you're able to at least divide the extra money how you see fit and reward those guys for their increased workload. In our district, the head coach doesn't have the freedom to do that. The school just takes the extra stipend money and commits it to other things.
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Post by emptybackfield on Jun 10, 2014 12:31:58 GMT -6
Is your administration not going to let you fill those positions?
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Post by emptybackfield on May 16, 2014 6:55:58 GMT -6
If you expect to have a great program, not team but program, then you need schematic identity for your program. When I look at the good programs in my area I can tell you year in and year out what they are going to run. The bad programs, well it's a toss up ever year of what they will do next. Having a system you can adapt to your players is key. No way around it. Sure you can say we can't do this or this year in and year out but a system gives you answers with out wholesale changes every year. Being a wing-t team we can fit our players in to the offense in a multitude of ways and still stay sound with our offense. Same with a spread team where you can spread to run, spread to throw, run option, throw short, throw long, whatever. But when guys start saying well we can't be this offense so we better switch to this for the season then your done. This is spot on. Sometimes I think the wholesale changing of offensive and defensive schemes is more for selfish reasons. Coaches may be getting bored coaching a certain system or they see stuff being run on Saturdays that looks fun to coach.
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Post by emptybackfield on Apr 2, 2014 7:09:15 GMT -6
Oh yeah. Unfortunately, we live in a society that just demands action. Whether or not it is the correct action is unimportant to many. If someone is accused of something, no reason to let facts play out before dropping the hammer.
It's the ready, fire, aim approach.
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Post by emptybackfield on Mar 4, 2014 22:05:23 GMT -6
Wow. Couple things here are shocking. Number one....someone pays this players schooling. Sounds illegal to me and they say private schools don't recruit. Whatever. Embrace and support this athlete,he is a teenager, or you will run him off...unless that is what you want. I guess you can just go pay for another 270 pounder from another school. Cheating private schools I bet this won't cause any issues at all
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Post by emptybackfield on Mar 1, 2014 13:40:43 GMT -6
Working hard doesn't give you the right to play. It gives you the opportunity to play. Big difference. Well said. I'm going to steal this. Thanks.
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Post by emptybackfield on Mar 1, 2014 11:20:39 GMT -6
I have a little white board mounted by the office door that I keep track of how many pieces of equipment I hand out like that (I also add what I pick up in the locker room after practice), and once every week or two the whole team runs for it. Why does the whole team run for a few slappies not having their equipment? I understand the concept of peer pressure but it's not like the starting MLB is at home with the sophomore 3rd team TE at his house in the morning when he's packing his practice jersey.
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