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Post by rooster on Nov 13, 2023 17:33:59 GMT -6
We've had them for two years and they've held up much better than Nike. Our kids like them as well.
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Post by rooster on Oct 11, 2023 8:08:03 GMT -6
Coaches,
You are going to pursue a head coaching position at the NCAA Division 3 level. What are non-negotiables that would you need in order to take the job? Anyting else on a wish-list that would be necessary to take the job? Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Dec 1, 2021 16:58:19 GMT -6
If I were a kid, I wouldn't want to participate in that. Too much like extra homework. When I was that age I went into the weight room because coach told me that the girls liked it. But...whatever floats your boat. I respect your opinion, coach. Thank you!
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Post by rooster on Nov 30, 2021 21:02:59 GMT -6
Coaches,
I'm looking for an off-season program where our "leaders" draft teams from the pool of our returning players. They earn / lose points based on workout attendance, grades, competitions, so on and so forth.
Does someone have a written program that they would be willing to share that contains all the details? I'm not looking for general ideas; rather, I am looking for the detailed program. Thank you.
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Post by rooster on Jan 8, 2019 9:01:44 GMT -6
Coaches,
We have always been a "spread" team, but have recently adopted more of the air raid passing game and philosophy.
I would really like to visit with the best air raid high school coaches within driving distance of me. Does anyone know of air raid coaches who would be willing to meet/discuss their offense.
I'm from SE Michigan, but would definitely make the drive.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
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Post by rooster on Oct 27, 2017 10:58:08 GMT -6
Coaches, I'm looking at a good evaluation form to sit down and talk to returning players about. Does anyone have one they really like and would care to share? Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Oct 26, 2017 10:33:34 GMT -6
I just finished my first year as head coach at a new school. Our middle school has their football banquet coming up and I plan to speak to them about lifting, etc. What advice would you give in regards to what to say at the middle school banquet? I don't want to take up too much time, but I want to make my point. Thanks for any tips.
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Post by rooster on Jul 15, 2017 2:52:22 GMT -6
I found out where they lived, walked up to the front door and knocked on it. Did this with 5 kids who I believed could make an impact on our team. Not only did I get a chance to speak to the kid, but I also got to sell our program to a couple of the parents who were home at the time. I ended up getting 3 of the 5 kids to come to lifting and 7 on 7's and now they're hooked.
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Post by rooster on Jun 8, 2017 7:39:57 GMT -6
Head Coaches,
I'm looking for insight on the different types of Program Responsibilities that you divide between your staff. In the past, I had my hand in everything and it took up too much of my time and nothing was completed to the extent that I wanted it to, namely because I didn't give the responsibility to my staff.
Now that I'm older and wiser, and at a different school, I want to divide the big responsibilities up. The following is a list that I can come up with, but I need a little help coming up with others. Thanks for any input.
High School Summer Camp Youth Summer Camp Fundraising (Adrenaline Card) Summer Strength & Conditioning Golf Outing Fundraiser
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Post by rooster on Apr 30, 2017 7:19:15 GMT -6
Coaches,
Does anyone you MaxOne or Remind 101 to communicate with players and parents on a regular basis? I just recently took a job, so we are very behind other programs. I'm looking to provide parents and players with some sort of method at our upcoming parent meeting to use as a cheap and easy form of communicating. Reminders such as: weight lifting, camp, 7on7, etc. Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Apr 19, 2017 10:19:54 GMT -6
I recently read an article for new coaches taking over a program to have 3-4 selling points to "sell" their program to the players. Any more than that, the players wont remember them. I thought this would be a great topic to get some perspectives from coaches. Anyone care to share? Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Apr 19, 2017 6:37:48 GMT -6
When Varsity practices offense, JV practice defense. Individual, Group, Team, etc. Then flip. I wish we could do that but we don't have enough coaches. Basically in a 2.5 hour practice you have special teams for .5 hour, everybody does offense for 1 hour, and defense for 1 hour. They are just done at different times. I forgot to say that Anders stole my original response. I would go this route. Coach, does your school practice this way? If so, would you mind sharing specifics? Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Apr 19, 2017 6:35:42 GMT -6
Coaches, I've recently just taking a HC position and WANT to practice the JV and varsity together. To me, the pro's far outweigh the con's: The JV player is getting coached by that coach for 3 years, which to me equals better player development over the long haul. I intend to have 4 coaches on both sides of the ball who specialize in coaching their position group for the entire practice. Now comes the dilemma: We don't have the depth to platoon - I hope that comes within a couple years, but our numbers are down and kids will have to go both ways. Does anyone have any suggestions or practice plan examples on how to make this the most efficient practice for both sides of the ball. Thanks! We do pretty much the exact thing. We have an offensive and defensive staff who only coach on one side of the ball. Our team is split up into JV and varsity. JV for us is freshman and sophomores who do not play varsity o or d. When we are doing install and early year stuff (spring ball where we don't hit and June) we have everyone together. This allows us to evaluate the players. Our OL coach will help out with DL during defensive practice and vice versa. The assistants from the other side of the ball may not be "experts", but can definitely help with fundamentals, especially for the young guys. Starting in July and throughout the season we have jv and varsity split up during practice. For example Monday was whole team scouting report, game plan install, formation recognition, fixing problems, etc , Tuesday was Varsity D and JV O, Wednesday was flipped and Thursday was pre game walk through. We would start practice with special teams, using our jv as scout team, while the people not involved in special teams would do position specific agilities. We would then break up and JV and Varsity would practice separate. If we needed some of the JV guys for varsity scout team because of numbers, we would keep the some of the JV guys and send the other guys home. This allows us to really work on individual technique with the young guys. Coach, In your example, the varsity D goes Monday and the varsity O on Tuesday. Do you not do any offense on Monday, or defense on Tuesday? Just looking for clarification. Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Apr 18, 2017 10:53:43 GMT -6
What do you do with Freshmen (9th graders)? The plan is to have them practice separate, unless it would be best to practice the entire high school together?
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Post by rooster on Apr 18, 2017 7:56:20 GMT -6
Coaches,
I've recently just taking a HC position and WANT to practice the JV and varsity together. To me, the pro's far outweigh the con's: The JV player is getting coached by that coach for 3 years, which to me equals better player development over the long haul. I intend to have 4 coaches on both sides of the ball who specialize in coaching their position group for the entire practice.
Now comes the dilemma: We don't have the depth to platoon - I hope that comes within a couple years, but our numbers are down and kids will have to go both ways. Does anyone have any suggestions or practice plan examples on how to make this the most efficient practice for both sides of the ball. Thanks!
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Post by rooster on Jul 9, 2016 12:25:33 GMT -6
Anyone recommend a good lightweight brand that protects you from the sun in hot weather?
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Post by rooster on Dec 13, 2014 18:17:47 GMT -6
NAIA schools can be vastly different from one to the next. I assume you know the college coaches well enough to know if they are going to provide learning experiences or if you are going to be a glorified student manager, or on the other end get thrown into a coordinator position with little or no warning. I know the coaches quite well at both the college and the high school. I would be a position coach at the college that is coming off a conference championship. I believe either position would be a GREAT learning experience (even for a 25 year coaching veteran like myself). I've never coached at the collegiate level, and hate to turn down a good opportunity. Besides, who knows to where it could lead. However, I still have that burning desire to be a high school head coach. The coach at the high school is one of the best in the business. That's what makes the decision a difficult one and the reason I wanted to solicit some opinions. I appreciate the insight fellas.
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Post by rooster on Dec 13, 2014 14:33:05 GMT -6
How do you pay your bills? I teach at the high school I just resigned from. Principal gave me his blessing to coach elsewhere.
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Post by rooster on Dec 13, 2014 13:38:13 GMT -6
Coaches,
i need your advice...
I recently resigned from a head coaching position after 12 seasons due to a lack of administrative support the past couple years. We had very good success up until the past 2 seasons, where we went 4-14. After discussing the situation with my family, I decided it was time to move on.
Dilemma: I intend to coach football somewhere next fall, and take a year or two away from being a HC. I'm having a very difficult time deciding which route will give me the best opportunity (make me more marketable) at landing a quality head coaching job in a year or two?
Here are my options: 1) I've been asked to be an assistant coach at the NAIA collegiate level, and 2) I've been asked to join a high school staff that made it to the state finals this year with a strong nucleus returning for next year.
Which route is the best way to go?
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Post by rooster on Feb 25, 2010 12:31:13 GMT -6
What is the funniest joke or story a speaker has told at a clinic?
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Post by rooster on Nov 24, 2009 22:07:55 GMT -6
MVP Most Improved Coaches Award Battered Hat Lineman of the year
Don't believe in a lot of awards - waters the meaning down!
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Post by rooster on Aug 16, 2009 20:20:27 GMT -6
During the season we wear shells on Monday and Wednesday with Tuesday being full pads. Tuesday is our heavy hitting day.
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Post by rooster on Aug 13, 2009 20:38:20 GMT -6
Whatever you decide to do for your "speach", make sure you spell check the thing........... ;D Now that is funny sh!t, dubber! I lauged my a$$ off!!!!!!
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Post by rooster on Aug 13, 2009 20:33:16 GMT -6
I'm trying to reflect back when I was 15 years old (30 years ago)...I think I liked my intense freshmen coach who tried to pump us full of enthusiasm. We went ape sh!t with excitement! If you are a fiery guy, go for it. If not, kids will see right through yo and not respond.
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Post by rooster on Apr 22, 2009 9:38:52 GMT -6
Coaches,
Need Help! What would you do?
Even though it is considered the "off-season" I have an athlete who just can't seem to become completely committed to the team, or for that matter himself. He is a good kid, he's homeless, has made some bad choices in his life, and just wont allow anyone to reach out to him. This kid has the "potential" to be our best player (but that doesn't matter, nor does it factor into the equation).
After many attempts to reach the kid, I am beginning to lose patience with him. His attendance to weight training and football functions are minimal, at best - worst level of commitment on the team. I have gone round and round with myself on what to do with the kid..........Iv'e talked to him, encouraged him, tried everything...The easy thing to do is cut him loose from the team, but it's getting to the point where I believe the team is waiting to see what I do with him!
Looking for advice on what you would do if in this situation.
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Post by rooster on Feb 11, 2009 11:04:10 GMT -6
How many of you attend a strength clinic on a yearly basis? What is the best strength clinic you've attended?
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Post by rooster on Jan 21, 2009 13:00:41 GMT -6
Took this one from the Ohio State Buckeyes and Jim Tressell. As we approach the field, our arms are all locked in rows of 10. As we are about to take the field our team pauses to recite a poem by Edward Everett Hale (arms still locked).
"I Am Only One" I am only one, but I am one. I can't do everything, but I can do something. And what I can do, I ought to do. And what I ought to do, by the grace of God, I shall do.
The kids absolutely love it! They know what the poem means because we have interpreted and explained it to the kids. It has since become one of our great traditions.
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Post by rooster on May 21, 2008 10:18:31 GMT -6
To start practice we go right into our indy positions and do our own dynamic warm-ups right into agilities. We found that doing it together as a team a lot of kids didn't do the warm-up correctly, plus there was too much grab arse going on. The downside to this way is that you aren't together as a whole team.
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Post by rooster on May 20, 2008 9:59:56 GMT -6
Coaches,
I've researched a lot of threads already but can't find what I'm looking for, so I thought I would put this out there.
1) How many of you do plyo's, agilities, etc. during the summer? What days do you do them? Do you do them before, after, or aside from your weight training?
2) Conditioning: is this something that you do with the team, have them do on their own, or do you do this with your plyo's?
Thanks, coaches!
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Post by rooster on Jan 4, 2007 9:12:14 GMT -6
Unless the weather could be a determining factor, we like to defer until the second half. I like going into the locker room at half time, making a few adjustments, coming out and scoring on the first possession.
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