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Post by oriolepower on Feb 4, 2015 8:50:10 GMT -6
I would rather listen to a coach that has done it all and shares everything than an expert coach that doesn't want to share information because his competition might be in the room.
Some coaches know their stuff well enough that they know when it is time to change. Also some coaches are let go because they love their system and won't change.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 2, 2015 15:36:52 GMT -6
I have the kids build a playlist, it can be on their phone. I also make it clear that the team will run if any profanity or bad messages are in the music.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 2, 2015 10:32:32 GMT -6
Congrats on a great start. I think everyone feels overwhelmed at first. If they don't they aren't being honest with themselves or others. The greatest coaches I have ever had the privilege of speaking with said they always have so much more to learn. The game has a lot of different aspects so sporadic learning happens.
Don't be afraid to ask a coach any question. The good ones will give you a good response and not belittle you. You do need to be a little careful on the message boards and other electronic forums because a lot of people won't be as kind.
As coach2013 mentioned, find one aspect and study it as much as possible. I find it is always best to approach every O or D with a critical eye so that you know the answers to the tough questions.
As you can probably tell from the general theme, take every opportunity to sit down with a coach and pick their brain. Good or bad in this case. Both will give you ideas that work and that don't work. I've learned more from a few "unsuccessful coaches" than I have from the good ones. When I asked why something didn't work, they usually gave me tremendous advice that I could apply to our situation. I put unsuccessful in quotes because they don't have great win/loss records. I think they are great men.
Finally, I'm a Glazier Clinic junkie. I don't listen to the radio when I work. I listen to archived webinars and videos. If I hear something that interests me, I back it up and watch it.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 30, 2015 8:51:43 GMT -6
Blaise Winter is awesome for defensive line. I need to echo the front row comment. He will beat the daylights out of someone when he demonstrates.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 27, 2015 11:43:41 GMT -6
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 23, 2015 9:11:39 GMT -6
I use the same book. It creates some good discussion points for the kids and coaches.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 14, 2015 11:28:12 GMT -6
Our corner comes up, flies across the LOS and drills the WR as he catches a key screen. When he comes to the sideline we said awesome job. He replied with, "I hate that kid." I asked what happened and he said, I belched in face. He replied with, "Real nice." To which our CB said,"You're dead a$$ hole." Ball was snapped he flew across the line and hit him.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 14, 2015 10:13:31 GMT -6
We have a coaches handbook but not an athlete one. I've tried to move away from rules into more developing a culture with expectations. Still have a long way to go but we don't have nearly as many problems now as we used to have.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 9, 2015 11:16:43 GMT -6
We faced that 3 years ago but it wasn't for as long of a block of time. We had volunteer assistants at the practice and I was able to convince them that I should be there too. I'm the HC and AD. I also got permission for all HC's to be at practice.
We run an athletic bus that leaves at 6 PM. We also have a rule that kids need to out of the building by 7 for religious ed on Wednesdays. So our time frame was pretty set. Small rural schools can still get away with it.
It didn't go well for many reasons other than athletic conflicts, FFA, FBLA, Key Club, Skills USA, etc., all had conflicts as well. They changed it after 1 year to having a late school day start on Wednesdays and we all have to be here earlier. It works much better. Maybe you can lobby for that.
I just work morning lifting around it.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 31, 2014 20:07:43 GMT -6
Some good things said up above. Dubber is right consistency is important. My wife understands the time commitment it takes to coach but has asked for one thing. She's asked I be present. That means when I'm with her and the kids, I'm with her and the kids. I can't be stewing about practice or last nights game. I also can't lock myself away and not be accessible.
All career choices have impacts on the family. It is a matter of understanding what each other needs and being present when you can.
I live in Wisconsin and don't hunt, fish, or go out with my buddies. When people are amazed by that I tell them I know a lot of divorced FB coaches that like to hunt, fish, and go out. I know a lot of happily married ones that don't. Football is my hobby.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 22, 2014 14:01:41 GMT -6
I tell our team it is never OK to miss football.
I also tell them I understand if they have to miss because I'm an understanding person. I further explain just because I understand doesn't it is OK. Why? Because it is never OK to miss football.
If a student has to miss because of some of the above mentioned things: Doctor, court, death in family, etc. There may not be a penalty. I always require they call me or parents call me.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 22, 2014 13:45:46 GMT -6
When dealing with team culture, every program is different. It sounds like your kids need two main things in your program. 1.Someone that truly knows them, cares about them, and isn't going to leave. If you know them and are committed to them you will know who needs what and who needs to go.
2.They need to see evidence that what they are doing in the weight room and speed training will translate to success. I know a program that is extremely successful and doesn't do a strength program. I don't know how they do it but they don't lift. I also know a lot of bad programs that lift hard but don't do things right. Their kids are big, muscle bound, and slow.
I'll also add that kids aren't stupid. Even in a bad year, they'll know if they should trust a coach or not. They'll see past the rhetoric and make the decision if this is a coach that can win or is all talk. Kids also always watch to see how situations are handled. That determines team culture.
If you want good books to read, Jeff Janssen and Greg Dale have some tremendous books on building a team culture.
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Post by oriolepower on Jun 26, 2014 11:33:02 GMT -6
I coached with a guy many years ago that used to yell,"Get your hips up!" It made no sense to me. He yelled it at every player on the field. He was old and I was a young guy afraid to ask.
If anyone knows what that is supposed to mean, I'd like to find out.
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Post by oriolepower on May 23, 2014 12:10:12 GMT -6
I think a lot of our athletes battle fear. They are so afraid of making a mistake that they play too conservatively. I try to get our athletes to play free.
They need to not worry about disappointing Dad or someone else and play with confidence in what they are doing.
Coach Slack makes some great points above. Do drills that build players confidence. In games, make calls that give players confidence so they can play faster and with more confidence as the game goes on.
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Post by oriolepower on May 17, 2014 20:17:23 GMT -6
My first year as HC I yelled at the team at half time in 3rd person. I don't yell much but the team wasn't responding so I yelled "Coach is very upset right now. Coach taught you better than that." I said a bunch of other things like that and the guys all got very scared looks on their faces.
As i was leaving the room one on my assistants grabbed me and asked if I was ok. I very calmy told him I thought they neded to hear that. He replied seriously man you ok.
I guess it scared everyone in the room.
I'm fairly sure I'm not crazy.
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Post by oriolepower on May 16, 2014 6:11:48 GMT -6
Our defense is always the same. We have had great success through the years. On offense we have run the same base concepts for 10 years but dress it up differently. Things time up differently so we adjust for our talent. That has helped us stay competitive.
I think the big thing that stays constant are our offensive line rules. If something doesn't fit into our rules we don't add it. If it can work within our rukes we'll try it.
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Post by oriolepower on May 15, 2014 20:22:50 GMT -6
On a side note many years ago at a different job, our HC and I lit a coach on fire and threw it in a lake after a big win. Coach, I dunno about making murder/arson a postwin celebration. Could end poorly. Just saying. Great point. I meant couch not coach.
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Post by oriolepower on May 15, 2014 20:07:26 GMT -6
We sing the school song after a win. We don't after a loss.
I've been know to sing along with every song they play in the locker room after a win even though I don't know the words and I'm old. I try to get my assistant coaches to celebrate and have fun. They're young and need to enjoy it.
I go home and talk about the game with my wife. She really enjoys that time of the week. Our agreement is I can't complain about anything after a win.
Win or lose I'm grateful for the opportunity.
On a side note many years ago at a different job, our HC and I lit a coach on fire and threw it in a lake after a big win. He had always said we were going to do it when we finally beat that team.
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Post by oriolepower on May 1, 2014 19:46:28 GMT -6
i believe them to be bullies. My philosophy ultimately does not match theirs. I am all about the kids, and getting them to work hard in the right ways because of the relationship you've built with them. I'm very curious about the transactional vs transformational coaching does anyone have any insight or links to this? Http://3dimensionalcoaching.comor fcacoachesacademy.com
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 30, 2014 8:27:32 GMT -6
Ours shag balls, hold bags, and rush our QB. We are an up-tempo team so we want the guys to get lined up as fast as possible. The managers will chase down the incomplete balls so we can practice faster. We also have a couple of guys rush our QB during 7 on 7 drills. That way he always throws with people around him. They can't touch him but they can get as close to him as possible. Our managers really like the days they get to do that.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 29, 2014 13:22:13 GMT -6
I'm not a big fan of the incentives. Kids will surely take things if you offer them but I don't think that gets the majority of the kids in the door.
I tried a few years back telling kids that if they want to play they better lift or not bother coming out. I had about 1/3 of the team quit and it didn't improve attendance. Being at a small school that didn't go well.
In my opinion if you want better weight room attendance it takes a few things: 1. A clear and compelling reason to be there. They need to want to be there more than you want them there. 2. Coaches need to be there. Not just one or two guys but many coaches all preaching the same message. I think when you get multiple coaches you will get many more kids but everyone needs to be on the same page. 3. Have a solid research based program. Kids don't take you at your word. They will google and youtube search anything you tell them to do. If there isn't evidence as to why they should be doing it, they'll think you're wasting their time. 4. Have diversity inside the system. Todays athletes don't want a turnkey, I just bought this program. They need to have a program they believe is designed for them.
Just my thoughts.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 29, 2014 9:16:15 GMT -6
Outstanding list.
I think very similar to the dry erase guy is the message board guy. There are some outstanding coaches on this board but ask the wrong question and the message board guy will definitely make sure you know you're an idiot.
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 7, 2012 11:16:04 GMT -6
I've coached long enough to know that I don't EVER want a safety on the field that can't tackle.
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 7, 2012 7:46:27 GMT -6
I'm still trying to get over our last game. We were upset in the playoffs by a team we should have beaten. I have a lot of young assistants and they are having a tougher time than I am.
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 7, 2012 7:44:38 GMT -6
Coach5085 you are correct. It is a basketball coach. He just survived an attempt to run him out and has a lot of talent coming back. One of the complaints to him by the school board was how he communicated with parents. That's why he wants to do the individual meetings.
I don't think I could ever personally go down that road.
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 5, 2012 9:04:44 GMT -6
Like dcohio said. Our focus everyweek is to do what we do better than we did the previous week. We set technique goals every week for every player. It doesn't matter who you are playing, focus on trying to get as close to perfect execution at every position.
If our LB makes a wrong read it may not hurt us against a bad team but the LB needs to stop making that mistake or they will pay for it in the big game
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 5, 2012 8:53:32 GMT -6
Another coach in our school that I respect said he plans on having individual preseason parent meetings with every parent before the season. He asked if I had a sample agenda or topic list he could steal.
My only suggestion was to ask the parent to honestly layout their team and child expectations for the year.
What other ideas do you have?
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Post by oriolepower on Jul 25, 2012 15:17:50 GMT -6
I think game day duties are tough to define depending on what you are trying to do. Defensively I've been on staff's that do the following: Run game hit chart Offensive personnel recognition Blocking scheme recognition
Offensively we divide up the following: Playcalling Play signalling Personnel substitutions Coverage and front recognition Defensive pressures
Other misc duties Who makes sure all of the equipment is there? Who takes care of an injured player if the trainer is already helping someone else? Do you have a "Get Back" or "Close your mouth" coach?
Like I said, game day duties come down to the system you run and what information is going to help you in your scheme. Often time that also comes down to the level you coach at. Determine what information you can USE not just have and make sure someone is getting that data and communicating it with whoever needs it.
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Post by oriolepower on Jul 25, 2012 14:55:29 GMT -6
Drill Reminders
1. Every drill should be organized as to Purpose, Procedure, and Equipment needed to execute the drill. Make sure the drill fits our teaching progression. 2. Create an efficient drill set-up. Take into account the following before you start a drill: a. space needed b. equipment needed c. yard lines needed d. drill intensity e. number of reps f. starting and finishing commands 3. Make sure players know how the drill applies to what you are teaching. Players must know how they will implement what is learned in the drill to the game of football. Teach the purpose of the drill! 4. Players should know the name of each drill you use. 5. All quarterback drills should start with a snap from center or a simulated snap. 6. Players should know the speed at which the drill will be performed at: full speed, half speed, thud, bar tag, touch the ball carrier, etc. 7. Offensive drills should start with our snap count. Defensive drills should start with movement. 8. Demand that players who are not performing the drill are watching and learning. If you correct, teach, or praise a player or group of players, every other player should also learn from that. 9. Make sure your drill area is safe. Watch out for goal posts, benches, fences, other groups, etc. 10. Demand intensity! Effort below 100% will have a negative impact. 11. Get quality rather than quantity. Take time to teach and correct. 12. Keep in mind your drill progression. Plan out your teaching progression, which will lead to your end product. Take into account the implementation of the offense, defense, and kicking game. 13. Utilize the managers. They can help videotape, chart, snap, or set-up drills. 14. Avoid going too long with drills. Keep them short and intense. Keep the tempo fast and upbeat. 15. Make sure you are able to reach your goals each practice. Have one or two alternative goals each practice in case there is extra time. 16. Correct in a positive manner. Avoid negative words such as "don't or "not” 17. Keep lines short! Break a long line into 3 or 4 lines. Players learn by doing. 18. Inform the players on the amount of time of the drill or the number of reps they will be doing. It helps psychologically to know how many reps there will be. 19. Be alert to the players FQ - Frustrating Quotient. Be careful not to destroy the player’s initiative, confidence, and enthusiasm. 20. Coach on the run - avoid stopping a drill for a dissertation at the player’s expense. 21. When correcting a player, do not merely say "you missed your block", etc. Point out the reason why. "You missed your block because . . . . . . . . . . .". 22. Develop and use expressive terminology. Standardize your teaching words. Consistent word and phrase terminology is important. 23. Make sure you incorporate "finish" at the end of each drill. For example, running backs should always end with a cut or a linebacker should always pick up a fumble or form tackle at the end of a drill. 24. You must show enthusiasm, effort, and use constructive communication in each drill. Your players will "show your colors".
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Post by oriolepower on Jul 25, 2012 14:54:53 GMT -6
1. Always be fully prepared for the day’s work before you go on the field. 2. Check after practice: Attitude, effort and accomplishments of each player. 3. Morale is our most important objective. It starts with you and is largely stimulated by individual effort. 4. To do a good job, you must teach physical aggressiveness (toughness), as well as technique. 5. Always go full speed – coach on the run (action - not talk on the field). 6. The important factor is WHY and HOW not just pointing out a mistake. 7. Make sure your players get coached while they are watching. 8. Each coach is responsible for mistakes of his position players. “You are either coaching it that way or allowing it to happen.” 9. Make sure you and your players are always running on the field (no walking or loafing). If too tired, rest. 10. Know what you are doing – your players will know if you are bluffing. 11. Constantly build and emphasize – Pride, Effort, Hustle, Desire, Team. 12. Constantly look for better ways to motivate and teach your players. 13. Repetition is the mother of skill. Repetition is the best form of learning provided you can keep it from getting too boring. 14. Be yourself. 15. Build each other up as coaches. 16. When correcting, be constructive – not destructive. 17. Best players don’t always make the best team, but the best teams always win” 18. Be a teacher – teach fundamentals, teach situations, teach how to win. 19. Use key words when emphasizing a key point. 20. Your real challenge is to find a way to motivate the “2nd” players at your position. 21. Let the players know you care about them as people, not just as a player.
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