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Post by kylem56 on Feb 11, 2009 12:01:14 GMT -6
have a plan for everything
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 11, 2009 11:59:05 GMT -6
it looks like the decision will come out sometime next week according to todays front page of Yahoo! and Rivals highschool.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=911196"The football rules committee of the NHFS met Jan. 24-26 in Indianapolis and Bryan said the committee discussed proposals that would effectively take the fledgling A-11 off the chalkboard. Brad Garrett, the assistant executive director of the Oregon Activities Association and vice chairman of the NFHS Rules Football Committee, said rules committee members cannot talk about proposed rule changes or how they voted. The rules committee makes recommendations to the NFHS national governing board, which votes whether to accept recommendations, but the board typically passes what it is presented by the rules committee. The board is expected to release rule changes for 2009 in the next week."
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 8, 2009 16:03:49 GMT -6
do what you have interest in
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 7, 2009 12:52:07 GMT -6
I have been playing around with the idea of organizing a one day clinic. For those of you who have been involved in organizing a clinic, I have some questions.. (and yes btw I have used the search feature but there wasnt a whole lot of info)
I was wondering how hard is it to organize a first rate coaching clinic?
How many months in advance do you need to prepare and start booking speakers and sponsors?
Could this be done as a fundraiser ?
How much cost is usally involved ?
What do you offer the speakers ?
thanks for any help
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 7, 2009 12:46:25 GMT -6
Resurrecting this thread because I have been playing around with the idea of organizing a clinic..
Logistics wise for those of you who have been involved in organizing a 1 day clinic.. What do you offer the speakers ?
Do you do this as a fundraiser ?
Any other info would be greatly appriciated
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 7, 2009 11:06:53 GMT -6
redandwhite- Here is Coach Peterson's notes
• Effective Meeting Tips: - Bullet points on your whiteboard of what you will be covering - Summarize how long your meeting will go - Have all needed visuals pre drawn before meeting - Have several different breakpoints (make them get up switch seats, pushups, etc.) - Your passion for the game must be communicated - Voice tone changes - Do not rush through material, cover it so they get it - Encourage questions - Ask them to grade a certain play - Put them on the board - Everyone from the first string to the redshirt players will get questions asked by them - All players will take notes in a notebook which will be randomly checked - Teach them what to do with notebook, writing helps crystallize thoughts - Show practice plan for next practice at end of meeting
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 7, 2009 9:39:57 GMT -6
For those of you who hold daily position group meetings, what is your sample agenda ?
How long do you typically hold your meetings ?
Is there anything special you do to keep the players interested after sitting in classes all day ?
Im looking to make my meetings more efficient and interactive. Ive gotten some good ideas from a Chris Peterson (Boise) clinic talk but Im always looking for more.
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Post by kylem56 on Feb 2, 2009 19:39:55 GMT -6
Im not a fianance expert by any means but is there a way of adding a play to pay fee to help?
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 29, 2009 20:17:52 GMT -6
my first job, 30-35 minutes on a day with no traffic as a volunteer it was rough but well worth it, it was a great learning experience, won the league and went to playoffs
most recent job...im single, full time student, work part time, and my commute was 20-25 minutes, that is about as far as id be willing to go. but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 23, 2009 20:20:24 GMT -6
I was (still am kinda) just like you are I was a sophmore in college and missed football. I have known for a long time I always wanted to coach. I looked around at local high schools and found one 30 mins from my school that was pretty successful. I emailed the Head Coach asking if maybe he had a assistant position on the JV or Frosh level because I figured I was no way qualifed to coach varsity at 19 years old. I went out for the interview and after asking me questions and getting to know me, he said that if I wanted to learn football, than it would be best at the varsity level but it would be a volunteer position. He let me shadow him on defense and then a 40 year veteran on offense for the summer camps and 2 a days. During this time I just kept my mouth shut, worked as hard as I could, and took in everything I could. By the time the season started I was coaching the OLB/DEs on defense and then a assistant OL coach. Fortuantly (or not) I look older than what I am so even though I was only a couple years older than some of the players, they respected me because I was fair and for as demanding as I was, I made sure to laugh and joke with them and take care of my position group guys. We ended up 9-2, winning the league title and making the playoffs. It was a GREAT learning experience for a young coach. The 30 minute round trips to practice, after a full day of classes was worth it. It taught me a valuable lesson about sacrifice and how successful programs operate. That HC would end up leaving for other reasons. During the off season I would work part time jobs so I had enough money to buy books, videos, and attend clinics. I also started to work as many football camps as I could to keep learning. I contacted local college coaches to see if I could come in for an hour just to learn from them. This site was also a huge resource for me. I ended up at another local h.s. that just hired a new Head Coach. This program was in terrible, terrible shape when our staff came in. (15-85 over last 10 years). Even though I was still young, I convinced the HC that I would outwork anyone else he put on staff which meant taking on alot of responsiblities that some guys wouldnt take and in my mind making sure my position groups were as prepared as possible. I just finished my second season with that program and am now the Varsity co-OC and DL coach. Hopefully you havent fell asleep reading this yet. A) Volunteer at your college - Be prepared to do alot of grunt work, but as long as you work hard, keep your mouth shut and your ears open, you will learn a ton and make some good contacts B) Find a local HS- Find a local hs that is fairly successful and learn how good teams operate. This route might give you a better chance on actual coaching/interaction with players. In the meantime, read as much as you can on this site. I would try to become an expert in a certain position group before you try studying a scheme. Also, try to learn how good coaches TEACH their players. I dont know where you are located or what your studying for but if your trying to work at the NFL level, then you need to look into NFL team summer internship programs. No offense but unless you know someone who has some pull with a NFL team, theres no way you will find a job at that level. If you are fortuante enough to secure an internship, it will provide you with some valuable contacts. Heres a listing of all the current internships: footballjobs.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/default.cfmanyway sorry for the long post, good luck
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 18, 2009 21:46:01 GMT -6
I have position group manuals I made. The HCs I have worked for loved the fact I was so dedicated to my position groups and it showed my organization skills. I would imagine having a manual/portfolio will give you a better chance of a future employer remembering you than just a resume ya know.
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 17, 2009 16:43:55 GMT -6
Anyone interested in the Jim Schwartz hire with the Lions? I don't know if anyone can win there, but I've always liked Schwartz. He seems like a forward thinking guy. With almost the entire front office still intact and 17 or so of last years staff still under contract. Unless Schwartz can bring in whomever he wants staff and players wise, hes doomed. Dont get me wrong , ive been a Lions fan my whole life but there needs to be some serious changes made.
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 17, 2009 15:17:33 GMT -6
The program I was apart of this past season. All the teachers on the staff with the exception of one were teachers at the junior high. the Head coach was the principal of the junior high. This actually worked out real well because before our staff arrived, the average number of kids per class was around 12. Now its up to 25. My point is to recruit the 8th graders hard, ask every kid because you dont know how they will develop in 3-4 years, and once they get there, make sure they have fun and keep wanting to come back. 2 years ago, at the end of their 8th grade year, any kid who signed up to play football at the high school the next season also recieved a shirt saying 2012 State Champs. Another thing we do is on every 7th and 8th grade boy's birthday, they get a birthday card from the "high school team" that we have pre made. By time they get to 9th grade they cant wait to take part in the program.
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 15, 2009 9:29:08 GMT -6
Stan Zwiefel has a dvd on breaking down film
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 14, 2009 18:51:11 GMT -6
Every off season I try to find a couple things I realy want to research hard and learn more about. My team may or may not be using it next season but just something that I feel I lack knowledge in. My intention starting this thread is maybe some of us are researching the same topic we can help each other. My question to you is
What topics are you wanting learn more about this off season ?
Myself: - Empty Protection - Air Raid passing game (love to learn about all types of offenses) - Secondary Play (probaly my weakest area)
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 14, 2009 18:37:22 GMT -6
As a young coach, I think alot of the time young coaches like myself forget about other aspects of the this great profession such as actual teaching of skills and X and Os to players. This past season, I worked extra hard on the actual "teaching" of skills because I have been fortuante enough to be around some great coaches who were all great teachers.
I know people in the past have posted about using video games, cut ups. Personally I am a big fan of interactive powerpoint presentations but I am just seeing if there is anything new or creative out there that maybe you would like to share or have had success with ?
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 10, 2009 13:05:52 GMT -6
Check out the Technology section. alots of posts in there that will help you out
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 10, 2009 12:57:13 GMT -6
Found this on Tony Demeo's website. Pretty good stuff
LAWS OF TEACHING
Coaching is above all teaching. The greatest coaches are the greatest teachers. The most important aspect of a play is how you teach it. There are no magic bullets; it’s all about breaking a play down to the individual techniques used in a specific play & teaching the players those techniques until they are mastered.
1. Preparation Know your subject matter
2. Organization of Presentation Have an organized manner of presenting your material Whole - Part – Whole method Teach concepts and the reason why
3. Variety of Presentation Use multiple venues of presenting material o Video o Chalk o Playbook o Walk through o Individual drills o Partner drills o Group drills o Team
- Make the field your chalk board
4. Break down Skills into Drills Have a drill progression for teaching each individual technique Reps at game speed
5. Adhere to the Laws of Detail Teach in small steps as well as the big picture
6. Encourage and Correct Use video tape Teach with enthusiasm
7. Review and Repetition Reps are greatest teacher if done with awareness Review with enthusiasm Never let reps become boring Use variety in review Reps lead to intuitive performance and mastery GAME SPEED IS A MUST
6. Two speeds: Teach specialized techniques & game speed o Players must know the difference
7. Players learn more by doing than by listening
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 9, 2009 15:06:36 GMT -6
I would go hear Specht if your wanting to learn more about the 30 stack
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 3, 2009 19:10:11 GMT -6
Thank you as well. Hands down the best resource for football.
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Post by kylem56 on Jan 3, 2009 19:08:23 GMT -6
My 2 cents, On the sideline, in the open public like that, a coach shouldnt swear. It goes back to setting an example for young men. In the coaches office, with just coaches is another thing.
During practice, I dont let my players cuss. It shows a lack of vocabulary and doesnt set a good example for underclassmen. Plus we have at least 10-15 parents who sit and watch practice everyday.
If its me and a player one on one in private , personally I dont realy care as long as the player is an upperclassmen and its just something like ass or d@mn.
As for myself, I stick to the old Lou Holtz rule "If it is in the bible, then its fair game" but since I have been known to get pretty fiery during practices though, I made a rule this past season with my position groups that if I drop an F bomb , I owe them players that heard me a gatorade after practice.
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 28, 2008 12:43:50 GMT -6
Make things more competitive, also even if you gotta fake it, you and your coaches have to display alot of energy
We have put the ball on the 5 yard line, told the offense they have 4 tries to score against our defense, if the offense scores, defense runs and vice-versa
During individuals.. Board Drills for OL DL vs OL pass pro drill LB vs RB 1 on 1 tackling
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Heroes
Dec 26, 2008 16:14:43 GMT -6
Post by kylem56 on Dec 26, 2008 16:14:43 GMT -6
Barry Sanders
Bo Schembechler
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 24, 2008 20:55:45 GMT -6
that was beautiful
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 24, 2008 20:48:37 GMT -6
wow great story , I wonder how many more teams like Gainsville State School there is out there ??
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 23, 2008 18:42:22 GMT -6
What we did this last season (D4 varsity in Ohio)
During 2 a days: we film all team sessions, some 7 on 7 sessions, and I have my OL and DL group drills filmed, we review them during the break.
Saturday: 30 min O review 30 min D / Special Teams review of last night game
Monday: Before practice: me and the OL will watch film of the next oppoenent for 15 minutes while specialist on our field for warm ups, afterwards 20 minutes of Offense, 20 minutes of Defense from most recent game of next oppoenent
Tuesday: 20-25 minutes of Offense Review of 2nd most recent game of oppoenent, 1 special teams focus
Wednesday: 20-25 minutes of Defense review from 2nd most recent game, 1 special teams focus
Thursday: Any clips from 3rd most recent game if we feel it might help, and any other special teams. Around 20-25 mins long
Friday (home games): One of the rooms in our lockeroom we allow the players to just lay out and relax and we let all the game films from the team we are playing play, coaches arent present
Also we send home a DVD with our players on Monday with the last 3 games of our next opponent on it, they return it Friday afterschool. I also sent home a little film study / hint sheet for the OL and DL with the DVD.
The big thing is you need to have a coach who is good at showing film and you must also teach your kids HOW to watch film.
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 23, 2008 18:16:00 GMT -6
Pretty much what I did was try to talk to kids who were on the bubble of wanting to play football or not, (knowing they would never see the field) and told them it was a easy way to get their varsity letter and at the same time be apart of the team. On varsity level what I had them do primarily was: Film practices set up camera and sometime film games set up drills get out equipment fill up water bottles and help clean up field after practices I told them under no circumstances were they going to do someone else's laundry or get treated like slaves by the players. I made sure they were treated with respect and tried to take care of them as much as possible (paid for their meals at halftime of our games, free gear, put in the program, etc). If they were kids who were seriously interested in football I tried to teach them little basic things while I was cutting up film or let them help me during drills (i.e. snapping the ball during get off drills for DL). We also have kids from the 7/8th grade team who are our ball/water boys on game nights so if I have a kid whos responsible enough I make him the "head manager" in charge of those kids of game night. Gives them a little ownership and takes away babysitting responsiblities from the coaches ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 20, 2008 10:42:50 GMT -6
Jim McNally- crazy and entertaining but knows his stuff
Ron Vanderlinden- DC at Penn State
Tony DeMeo- Option guru
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 7, 2008 18:05:37 GMT -6
dont be afraid to ask questions after their sessions.
like the previous posts, schemes are great but anyone can draw anything on paper, try to understand why they are doing what they are and take notes on how they teach things
also if you can, try to listen to one speaker on a subject you have no previous background in (ie you coach OL so you go listen to a QB or WR coach speak)
have fun
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 6, 2008 22:53:37 GMT -6
sell "bricks" for the stadium with the donors name in it sell season passes
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