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Post by oriolepower on May 25, 2015 12:45:52 GMT -6
We do pretzels, and plums and peaches if available.
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Post by oriolepower on May 15, 2015 12:30:23 GMT -6
Remember that the HC is not intentionally trying to lose. He is doing something he believes will work. Behind closed doors have a good discussion on why his way is wrong. He may be receptive or not, either way when the door opens everyone supports his decision. I love to throw the ball. I was the OC for a head coach that said I must have a 80% to 20% run pass ratio. I could do whatever I wanted in those 20% pass plays but I better not ever call it 21% to 79% or I would be replaced. We would talk for hours about how much easier I thought it would be if we did stuff my way and he listened and didn't agree. As a result I became much better at running the ball and learning how to run an overall program. I finally had enough, left, and now I can pass the ball as much as I like. My assistants and I may talk about how we need to run the ball more. I'll listen with an open mind and see if I agree. They haven't changed my mind yet.
Did you win when OC under HC that mandated 80-20 Run-Pass ratio?
Are you winning now passing the ball "as much as (you) like"?
The object is to get the ball in the End Zone and win the game. How you do it isn't all that important.
There is nothing in above about winning games, just your obsession with throwing the ball.
Yes and Yes
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Post by oriolepower on May 15, 2015 9:40:22 GMT -6
Remember that the HC is not intentionally trying to lose. He is doing something he believes will work. Behind closed doors have a good discussion on why his way is wrong. He may be receptive or not, either way when the door opens everyone supports his decision.
I love to throw the ball. I was the OC for a head coach that said I must have a 80% to 20% run pass ratio. I could do whatever I wanted in those 20% pass plays but I better not ever call it 21% to 79% or I would be replaced. We would talk for hours about how much easier I thought it would be if we did stuff my way and he listened and didn't agree. As a result I became much better at running the ball and learning how to run an overall program.
I finally had enough, left, and now I can pass the ball as much as I like. My assistants and I may talk about how we need to run the ball more. I'll listen with an open mind and see if I agree. They haven't changed my mind yet.
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Post by oriolepower on May 5, 2015 12:22:09 GMT -6
I would agree with the article however I don't agree with the title. You can be a nice coach and have high standards to which you hold players accountable. Upsetting the apple cart doesn't mean you have to be an a$$ about it. You can demand high standards in a respectful, matter of fact way. I do believe being nice and trying to be a player's friend are different things.
As I said, I do agree with the article. Make changes now. Don't think there is something to put off and deal with at a later time. As a coach, if you tolerate it, it will be perceived that you endorse it.
To answer your question, Culture is based on the values of the program. When a coaching change occurs the HC must either adapt to the culture or adapt the culture to what he expects.
If a coach wants to change the culture I recommend three things: Clearly identify and communicate the expectations and standards. Live the culture and standards yourself. Hold people accountable to the standards.
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Post by oriolepower on May 1, 2015 9:04:25 GMT -6
I didn't know anything when I started. The school needed someone with a pulse and I had that going for me. I also cared about the kids and let them know it every day. As stated above, you have to continually learn.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 23, 2015 12:26:26 GMT -6
I decided to start this thread after seeing another thread go in a couple different directions.
I'll get is started. A few years back we lost the State Quarterfinal game to the eventual state champ. It was a great game that went right down to the wire. Early in the 4th quarter our team was trailing by a score and I called a flea-flicker. The defense wasn't fooled, the ball was under thrown, and the ball was picked off.
Immediately after the game, a group of reporters came up to me and a guy I never like speaking with asks, "Coach, what were you thinking with the flea-flicker?" I replied, "I was thinking we would score a touchdown, why else would I call it." The rest of the reporters laughed and the guy stopped asking questions.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 23, 2015 12:20:07 GMT -6
When speaking about the inner workings of a program, I think any intelligent person can observe how the team works and know what is going on. Watch how coaches and players interact and you can a good clue.
On sharing scheme things, I once was told by a HOF coach to always share what you know and do to improve the game. He also pointed out that it forces you as a program to keep improving. I figure that as long as you are 1 year ahead of the competition, you are in good shape.
As far as reporters, I'll share a comment on another thread. I used to be very tight lipped and said little. I then once had a sports psychiatrist tell me that I wasn't fulfilling all of my players needs by not talking about them enough in the press.(He spoke at a Glazier Clinic.)
I since have realized that they are just trying to do their job and are not the enemy. I will ask them to rephrase a question or ask a different one if I think they ask something stupid. I still don't talk about specific players but I will talk about position groups and units.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 16, 2015 10:43:54 GMT -6
Try to unify the weight program. Getting other sports coaches to help out goes a very long way. Divide things up and ask each assistant what they can research and do. Not completely run with if you/they aren't comfortable but just to do some of the leg work. Anyone that is a computer guy can do a lot of things much more quickly than those that aren't.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 15, 2015 10:40:29 GMT -6
I fault no one for their behavior at clinics.
JJ Watt spoke at Wisconsin this year and did an awesome job. The clinic had to usher him in and out quickly so he didn't have to sign autographs, take pictures, or shake hands with the kids and women that showed up to meet him. I sat through all of the Saturday morning speakers, the 15 of us in the room for the HC from Illinois State learned some good things. The extra 50 that showed up to meet the new UW-Whitewater staff, got to hear some general philosophy stuff. The standing room only mob that heard JJ Watt speak were entertained and motivated.
My point is, get what you want from the clinic. If taking a selfie with JJ Watt, Urban Meyer, or Pete Carroll will give a young coach more credibility to his hometown naysayers, or boost his self-esteem, good for him. If getting the best answer to defending or attacking something you have ever heard is on a bar napkin or popcorn box (I have a few of these in my filing cabinet), excellent. If you sit through every session in the front row and take diligent notes to make it to that "next level." I'm happy for you. If you just need a break because your sick of dealing with everything, enjoy the camaraderie.
Maybe I'm a fool for thinking I can't get detailed information from a big name coach but if I want to, I don't waste my time trying to talk to him at a clinic. I learned not to expect that when I listened to Frank Beamer talk about nothing for 1 1/2 hours a long time ago. I've had much greater success calling the program and talking to someone that can answer my question. About 10 years ago, I called the OC at an SEC school, forgive me but I can't remember who or where I called. He went through their blocking circuit in detail with me for about an hour on the phone. Most college coaches like to talk football if you can get through to them.
I know it is tough to see past the drunk, Justin Beiber fans that are rushing the stage. They're just proud they have a new picture that was re-tweeted 20 times and liked on Facebook. Tell the talkers to take it outside or shut-up. I've done it before but some people just don't know how loud they are being. I just think as coaches we have so much other garbage to deal with that if you let these things bother you too, it will all become too much to handle.
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 31, 2015 16:39:43 GMT -6
Stress the importance that kids don't want to stand around, they want to do things. They have short attention spans so change activities frequently. Keep them moving doing football things, not just running.
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 31, 2015 9:17:33 GMT -6
As always, people are a$$holes and just looking for a reason to tear a coach down. Nothing you can do about it. "Fix" this perception, and they'll just come at you for something else. Don't waste time worry about it. If this were some random ahole on the sideline, I wouldn't give it 2 seconds of consideration. But it's not. It's about 80% of the kids we get from one of the three schools in our coop. I think the fact you are in a 3 school coop doesn't help. If you see kids everyday at a HS or in a community it is easier. It is really difficult to stay in touch with an athlete that doesn't do something to aid in the communication, especially if you aren't even in the same community. Ultimately Coach you need to be you. I mean that if it bothers you, ask a few players that you may see from time to time what you can do. Be happy to see former players, be genuine and excited. If that isn't you, than just do what you do. You can't control how other people feel. If a former athlete knows I care, I don't care what his parents think.
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 6, 2015 10:33:12 GMT -6
So if you follow the moderator the "Q4" stuff will be easy to find, I'm guessing. Anybody know the twitter of who is moderating the OL discussion? I don't know who is running it but do a twitter search for #hogfbchat
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 6, 2015 10:22:01 GMT -6
I've seen that blowing up on twitter, but can anybody explain how to see the questions? I see people posting "A4" and obviously answering a question, but how do you see the questions that people post? I'm new to the twitter game obviously... There is moderator that keeps the discussion moving and posts the questions. They will usually start their posts with Q4 to follow your example. The key is to make sure that #hashtag is on everything. It also works better if you are following each other. I've noticed sometimes not everything shows up all of the time but it is easier to find if you follow each other on twitter.
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 2, 2015 19:38:46 GMT -6
We have a local historical society that loves anything it can get.
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 2, 2015 9:48:30 GMT -6
Just looking to see how others set team goals and even individual goals. I'd like to do this exercise as a team where I ask them what their goals are. Make a list of the goals, then have them make a list of how they will achieve those goals. It gets monotonous when it's always the coach telling the kids what they need to do to be successful. I want the kids to say it themselves and hear it from their teammates and from themself. Has anyone done something similiar? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using proboards We do season goals that are set by the seniors and then each week we have 3 different goals. 2 are personal, 1 is a team goal. One thing I would caution on having the team set goals is that many athletes, especially at programs that aren't traditional powers, don't understand what it takes to be successful. Many outcomes are also just outside of their control. An example is they will set the goal of being league champion or state champion but don't change their habits. I'm a much bigger believer in process goals. Set goals that are about the process of what it takes to be successful. Kids can still set the goals but a coach may need to lead them in the right direction about what it takes.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 27, 2015 7:44:46 GMT -6
I share film with our staff and few other coaches by simply having an unlisted YouTube link. I copy clinic videos that I buy and then I can also watch it anywhere. No one can find the video unless they have the specific link.
You can also do like Tim Murphy has started doing and put everything on Vimeo and sell login information. There are a lot of different ways to protect video online.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 26, 2015 9:21:28 GMT -6
But studies show swearing increases bonding and builds solidarity. And some psychologists have also concluded that people who swear are more trustworthy and loyal. Really? That's interesting www.businessinsider.com/cussing-in-workplace-2012-3Go ahead and swear all you want. Just don't whine to everyone about how unappreciated and mistreated you are when the school board wants to fire you because you said something you shouldn't. Back to original topic of thread: Be present for the players and they will hang around. They need an adult in their lives that is steady, dependable, and holds them accountable. Believe in them and they will work hard for you. Listen more than talk. Be consistent in how you deal with things. If you preach being respectful than be respectful. If you preach hard work, work hard. James 3: 11-18
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 25, 2015 9:24:26 GMT -6
We are a HS of 300 students. 1)Total football related budget for the year $12000 2) Number of coaches for varsity 1 Paid, 4 volunteer 3) Number of coaches for JV (if you have a JV program) 2 Paid JV Coaches and 1 Paid Freshman Coach 4) Total coaching stipends for varsity... jv.... 4 for HS 5) Do you have a paid certified athletic trainer at practices? Cost for this? No 6) Do you have a weight room? Budget/spend for this? Yes, School runs it as community fitness center. 7) Total number of players About 50 per year 8) Player equipment repair / purchase budget? (refurb helmets, uniforms, etc) We refurbish helmets every year and usually try to buy 6 new helmets and 8 new sets of shoulderpads. Uniforms every 5 years. 9) Other equipment -sleds, speed training gear, etc.. Tough to get through budget, usually have to have booster club buy it. 10) Field budget (we do not have a field on site - we rent space at a local park and there is consternation about the cost here) We also rent a local park. We have to pay for all maintenance costs and to run the lights. 11) Budget for consumables (tape, gatoraid, etc...) Usually go through about 14 cases of tape a year, Gatorade I buy out of my pocket. 12) Transportation budget for road games? We take two buses 13) Game related costs - Paramedic/Ambulance service, Security, etc... Ambulance service is donated by local ambulance company. Security is not part of football budget. 14) Hudl or other film management solution? Hudl is paid for by our all sport booster club 15) What have I missed?
All of the things you mentioned are included in our $12000 except for workers. When I budget for helmet refurbishing, new helmets, shoulder pads, tape and other misc supplies, it takes up the majority of that amount. I spend too much every year out of my personal pocket. I don't think it is too much but my wife does.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 24, 2015 10:05:39 GMT -6
When you have that few of players we try to steal time whenever possible. What I mean by that is I always try to find extra time for O and D line. Get them off of special teams whenever possible and have them spend that time working on extra technique. Aggressive lines are confident lines. You can hide a lot of scheme things with good lines.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 20, 2015 9:47:51 GMT -6
Threads like this seriously make me wonder what the hell the future of this sport is and whether or not I want to be involved in it. And for those of you that poo-poo this line of thinking here's how it goes- Team A's coach starts promoting this kind of stuff and Team B's fans think that that is what football coaching is about. They pressure Team B's coach to do it, he caves in, or goes to some clinic and sees it and think that's what you need to do to "provide fan's enjoyment". Now Team C's fans see it and the cycle repeats itself until it's just another worthless thing added onto what it is supposed to mean to be a football "coach". I agree. I think the problem is that youth programs do it because they want to make it like a college experience. When the HS doesn't than it must not be a very good program. Kids and parents get a warped sense of the what the game is.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 20, 2015 8:48:00 GMT -6
As coachsmyly mentioned, no one likes to see a team get beaten repeatedly. Most fans also get bored when the home team blows people out all of the time. Fans like to see good close football games. As a coach, I want to win by a lot which means it may not be the best fan experience. I also am a field of dreams kind of thinker that if you have a good product, people will come.
Things to try are different appreciation nights. Do a staff appreciation night where every player chooses a teacher or staff member that has made a difference in their lives. Have them recognized at half-time and have something nice said about them. Do the same thing with adult of influence in their lives where they do the same thing about someone that is a positive role model to the players and why. If you are a private religious school do the same thing with a faith example. Have a night where you recognize any sponsors you have for your team. Many schools will ask businesses to be on a discount card or donate but don't actually recognize them at a game. Everyone wants to feel important.
When community members realize they are important to your team, they will start to care more and show up.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 16, 2015 15:37:56 GMT -6
When my wife and I first got married (20 years ago) we were getting ready to go to church. She was dressed in jeans and a nice shirt. I asked her if she was going to get dressed and I'll save you all from the lengthy discussion that young newlyweds have. She explained that she had her "dressy" jeans on not her "slouch" jeans. I lost that battle and our kids feel the same way. It is a generational thing. I don't care one way or the other but I will say this: If you're a young coach trying to work his was up through the ranks you probably should pay attention to what you wear. If, like me, you're comfortable where you are wear what you want. I agree with you. I'm actually one of the guys that presented at a Glazier clinic wearing jeans. They were nice jeans though . I have no one to impress and I was comfortable.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 16, 2015 14:55:49 GMT -6
GeeZ reading this I must look like a jack@ss at clinics And I never even noticed it I essentially wear an all Nike fit everywhere I go Nike shorts or pants I'm a PE guy so that's just what I wear everyday Never realized many look down on that attire at a clinic Maybe next time I'll go polo and khaki shorts to class it up just a touch I do however refuse to tuck a polo shirt in There's some things I just can't do No I am talking about the SPEAKERS wearing jeans When my wife and I first got married (20 years ago) we were getting ready to go to church. She was dressed in jeans and a nice shirt. I asked her if she was going to get dressed and I'll save you all from the lengthy discussion that young newlyweds have. She explained that she had her "dressy" jeans on not her "slouch" jeans. I lost that battle and our kids feel the same way. It is a generational thing.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 12, 2015 9:37:42 GMT -6
I agree that I wouldn't do it either. Usually screen printed jerseys have a chemical added to the ink that allows the printing to flex better than normal screen printing. I know it took Riddell a couple of years to figure out the right mix so that the screen printing didn't just peel/fall off.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 12, 2015 6:07:27 GMT -6
This article is over two months old. Footballscoup is just reporting in it. It isn't new.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 11, 2015 14:44:46 GMT -6
I know USA Football has a grant for Field Turf and that the NFL has a grassroots field improvement grant. Anyone know of any other grants for football field improvement?
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 11, 2015 13:44:24 GMT -6
And that is why I don't believe in Sharks.
I tell my students frequently that I don't believe in sharks. I say it to prove the point that people will believe what they want to believe and it is impossible to prove something to someone that won't rationally look at the evidence. Just trust me that I can make compelling arguments as to why sharks aren't real.
The research is not complete. Current research points to a correlation between early starting and extended exposure to tackle football. Correlational studies are really a problem in themselves. ie, I have a hot wife and I drink diet pepsi so I must have a hot wife because I drink diet pepsi.
I think we all would agree that football is a great sport and we think kids should participate. If not, I'm not sure why you are on this discussion board. The question becomes how do we keep the good and not have to deal with the garbage that accompanies our sport.
The facts are that some youth tackle football programs are bad for kids and some are good for kids. It is our job to eliminate the bad ones and promote the good ones. If we don't act as guardians to the game, Moms, lawyers, and politicians will tell us how to play the game.
Read the research, don't just read someone's interpretation of the research. Be an advocate for how things should be in your communities.
Personally I believe tackle football games should not be played before the age of 13. Notice I say games. Skills can be taught in pads. Flag and backyard football can be played anywhere. There is research on neck strength in 13 year olds vs younger students as well as brain development studies that back that up.
Young kids want to put on pads and pretend to be football players. Let them WANT to play football so they know it is something that is precious and needs to be worked for, not just the sport of the month that everyone else does.
That's my rant and I still don't believe in sharks.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 10, 2015 9:45:21 GMT -6
I'll be there all day Friday and most of Saturday. Has anyone heard Roger Holmes from Dubblin HS in Georgia?
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 9, 2015 14:41:20 GMT -6
As an AD I will tell you do not put it in your name. All of the above reasons are good examples why. The NFHS sends out a notice every so often reminding schools to not allow coaches to do that. I wish our school would run ours but they will not. I have ours set up through our general booster club.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 9, 2015 14:30:37 GMT -6
I tell the entire team that the OL are my favorites. Is that a perk?
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