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Post by iacoachq on Oct 21, 2019 12:45:28 GMT -6
One of my favorite drills to instill contact toughness, especially for tackling, is called Duck Hunt. We have 2 high jump pads that we use. We put a player in front of the HJ pad with a hand shield. The hands shield is held chest high right in front of their body. Shielded player is facing away from the HJ pad towards the tackler. The tackler is anywhere from 5-10 yards away and running towards the shielded player in front of the pad. The shielded player will move laterally (shuffle sideways) in front of the pad. The tackler must sprint and break down correctly to run through the shield and player while driving them onto the HJ pad. Can also do it as a sideline tackle drill too. We usually do this on Mondays. We've never had a kid hurt doing this drill. The kids love it because they get to tee off on each other without getting killed. We've seen a drastic improvement with our physicality transfer to practice and games within our Hawk Tackling system once instituting this drill maybe 3-4 years ago. Our kids become more confident and physical ball carriers because they are getting hit too without hurting them. Simple way to get kids to understand hitting doesn't hurt as much when you're the hammer and not the nail. Any chance you can video that and post tomorrow?? Yep, I'll see if I can grab a couple shots of it today. Anyone who wants to see it, shoot me a PM with your google e-mail. I'll share it with you on Google Drive.
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Post by iacoachq on Oct 21, 2019 9:18:41 GMT -6
One of my favorite drills to instill contact toughness, especially for tackling, is called Duck Hunt.
We have 2 high jump pads that we use. We put a player in front of the HJ pad with a hand shield. The hands shield is held chest high right in front of their body. Shielded player is facing away from the HJ pad towards the tackler. The tackler is anywhere from 5-10 yards away and running towards the shielded player in front of the pad.
The shielded player will move laterally (shuffle sideways) in front of the pad. The tackler must sprint and break down correctly to run through the shield and player while driving them onto the HJ pad. Can also do it as a sideline tackle drill too.
We usually do this on Mondays. We've never had a kid hurt doing this drill. The kids love it because they get to tee off on each other without getting killed. We've seen a drastic improvement with our physicality transfer to practice and games within our Hawk Tackling system once instituting this drill maybe 3-4 years ago. Our kids become more confident and physical ball carriers because they are getting hit too without hurting them.
Simple way to get kids to understand hitting doesn't hurt as much when you're the hammer and not the nail.
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 9, 2010 22:31:29 GMT -6
I'm taking the points. Especially if my team is depending on a turnover to win the game.
If it's anytime in the fourth I'm going for it tho.
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 9, 2010 13:02:56 GMT -6
So true sometimes with HS'ers
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 9, 2010 11:45:47 GMT -6
Technically you're only supposed to use 30 seconds without permission. If it was anyone other than Metallica there would be no worries
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 9, 2010 11:43:14 GMT -6
No issue here either.
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 9, 2010 11:41:31 GMT -6
We'd split our boys up depending on game plan. We always have 2 periods of inside run/7-on-7 and 2 periods of "Team" regardless if we have two way players or not. We split indy time in half for them on each side and then they get their reps in one of the two periods against the scout team.
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 9, 2010 11:39:13 GMT -6
We would decide as a staff how to split up. Ultimately the head coach had final say, but most of our meetings went well to deciding who will go where and then re-teach what they learned.
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 18:00:14 GMT -6
anyone having trouble view the results of the poll beside me? it comes up then dissappears Same here
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 12:14:32 GMT -6
4A - State's highest class with an enrollment of 1,135
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 11:53:00 GMT -6
Congratulations coach! Always a good feeling
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 11:50:59 GMT -6
I don't get why people get so upset over a board. It's like when I used to post on Rivals in college. People would get their feelings hurt over a kid you'll never meet.
Gotta have a thick skin to be in this profession. It's a message board, who cares if someone attacked you. Now if someone on my staff did it, that would be a different story
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 11:37:57 GMT -6
I am a HS Defensive Coordinator at this point in time for 2 years. I started my coaching career on the FCS level with an annually Top 10 program. I coached Special Teams there and was the QB&OL assistant with multiple responsibilities to all 3 units of football. Basically a G.A, but actually coached my own position.
I was in college for two years and then chose to move with the girlfriend to pursue a teaching job so that I could actually use the degree I paid for, make a little bit more money, and gain better development experience from adapting college techniques to HS players.
I played Safety and WR during my day. I've always loved the offensive side of the ball, but my passion has recently gone to defense. The reason being I can say, "Ha, I shut down your O with my D because of my understanding of offense." I like saying that instead of, "Ha, I beat your crappy D with my O and outscored you."
I'm highly confident, but please don't mistake that for cocky. I tell it like it is and don't beat around the bush. If you sugar coat things you will not get a long with me at the start and will have to work into my personality. I've worked with children all my life growing up in a family of teachers. There's nothing I'd rather do with my time.
I live in the film room when I am not with my lady. That will change once I have children, but thankfully that has not happened yet as I will be coaching back on the college level very soon.
Thanks, IaCoachQ
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 10:21:04 GMT -6
Varsity Offense 1 QB-OC-HC 1 RB 1 WR
Varsity Defense 1 LB-DC 1 DL
Varsity/Sophomore Offense 1 OL V/SO, SO OC/HC
Varsity/Sophomore Defense 1 DB V/SO, SO DC 1 VAR/SO OL/DL
3 FR - HC, DC, ST/Utility
4 MS - 7th & 8th Split
4 work at the HS
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Post by iacoachq on Feb 3, 2010 10:15:51 GMT -6
1 on 1 first. Behind closed doors. Don't be hostile with your approach, the kid is obviously going through a very tough time. One thing I've learned is this is actually the least of their problems and there's an underlying issue.
Then assess from there.
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Post by iacoachq on Jan 25, 2010 13:35:59 GMT -6
I love Rex! His attitude is a must for the type of defense he installs. It's nice to have a different type of mentality in the head coaching world.
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Post by iacoachq on Jan 22, 2010 19:13:24 GMT -6
We had this happen at our school.
Before I got here there were two guys up for D-Coordinator. The DC also had to coach LB's. The two guys who were up for it were so-so friends. Wouldn't say tight at all.
One of the candidates was a Varsity full-time offensive coach, the other Sophomore HC/DC. The Varsity full-timer lent the Soph. coach some of his LB stuff making sure to say he wanted it back. It was stuff he and his college coach worked on. The other coach maybe played 2 years of HS ball. Needless to say the varsity coach never got the stuff back.
Then the DC job comes up. Both of them are the top candidates at the time. Guess who's stuff shows up in the other persons portfolio. Word for word without even asking to use it. Would have had no clue about the system if not for the Varsity coach.
Well Soph coach gets the job. This is where karma's a b*tch. Eventually the new DC got ran out because the players threw a mutiny against him because he really had no clue what was up and he was a jerk about stuff most of the time.
The coach whose stuff got stolen is still around and pumping. Never made a fuss, never confronted him. He just kicked back and let the good times roll.
The story is a little vague. There's a lot more to it. Just wanted to give you a little real life scenario to help the thought process.
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Post by iacoachq on Jan 21, 2010 12:40:47 GMT -6
I have talked to him in-depth about the scholly and no scholly issue. Having that money makes a huge difference in life and I agree with that. Everything I've told him so far has been 100% the truth and the thought process has always been in his benefit. I'm perfectly happy with my life and what I do, so I have no reason to live through him.
I guess I figured I'd get the truth and honesty responses. I agree with them 100% and it's about the only way you could go on this. The kid's heart has been set on this school. Honestly, he would probably go here over the two FBS's around. I just want to make sure I don't steer him away from money, but also his heart. I don't want to be too influential I guess, but I'm not going to deny him advice when I have experience on that level. I remember seeing and hearing of coaches steering kids while I was recruiting. I thought that stuff was shady as heck and you could tell some kids weren't happy with their decisions.
I think I've gotten what I needed so far. If anyone has anything else please do respond. Thank you guys who have already. You're advice, whether big or small has been great.
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Post by iacoachq on Jan 21, 2010 12:13:42 GMT -6
I have an OL/DL player that I've coached the last two years that has been going through the recruiting process this last season. He's an FCS/D-II recruit. Some top tier FCS schools have come inquiring about him, but no scholly offers. Majority of D-II's have offered him.
Most recently his dream school came calling. An FCS one. This college also happens to be my first coaching gig and my alma mater. They offered him a regular walk-on with a promise to give him a preferred walk-on by July. No, scholly.
This is where my dilemma begins. I love this school. I love the coaching staff. I've worked with most everyone there including the guy who's recruiting him and the person who will be his position coach. They are consistently rated in the Top 5 and have won over half the conference titles during the last 20 years.
I've also recruited there. My player doesn't fit their usual mold. They look for the 6-5 plus 290 plus o-linemen. And they get them. They want my player, but he is only 6-2, 270. He's got a hell of a frame to build on, strong as an ox, amazing footwork and a mean streak you can't teach. Their only issue on him is size.
I've grown a good bond with this player also. Probably more than any other coach on the team. He's confided me many times through the process. I've told him from day one to think about this decision. Make sure you've weighed every option available and be 100% sure.
That was before this week when my alma mater came calling though. I know my player has what it takes to make it with this school, but I don't know if he'll be guaranteed a true shot at making it. Where as he has some darn good offers from top notch, national title competing D-2 schools.
I'm torn as what to say to him. I don't want to steer him in any direction and I won't do that. I told him upfront anything about my school is going to be biased obviously. But they are a great school, great campus, great academics, and amazing football.
I guess I'm wondering how some of you vets would handle this? I'm all ears now.
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