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Post by option1 on Mar 24, 2023 9:07:10 GMT -6
Looking to buy an undecorated Armour Grid Jersey. Black and Vegas gold would be ideal but not necessary. Also the Dig version.
Just need 1. Hoping someone bought extra as filling ins, etc.
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Post by option1 on May 23, 2022 9:32:30 GMT -6
Lol, the helmet throwing was just an example and didn't happen. We haven't had issues like that, knock on wood. The rhetoric and "challenging" of decisions does happen though. It's like dealing with the proverbial jailhouse lawyer and the list of topics that they feel they are able to discuss is growing. " Well I don't feel Jimmy should get hard yards because..." It was noted earlier about player input on our standards, expectations and outcomes. It has been useful in navigating the discussions. Like I said about the background stories in the example, I believe people are treated fairly, not the same. There is no bias or favoritism, etc. A person's character, etc goes into a GPA on so on. We take wt into consideration. So do you ask the kids if another kid should be punished? No. We establish standards and outcomes prior. We have a leadership council meeting and we also have an open door policy where players have the floor to discuss "team issues." I never expected it to go to this extent though. I was talking with some colleagues about this over the weekend and someone brought up the Minnesota players and NIL, union, or whatever it was where they essentially banned together and were willing to go against protocol. I don't know the entire back story there but I got the point.
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Post by option1 on May 23, 2022 9:25:41 GMT -6
Disregard
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Post by option1 on May 21, 2022 10:17:40 GMT -6
Lol, the helmet throwing was just an example and didn't happen. We haven't had issues like that, knock on wood. The rhetoric and "challenging" of decisions does happen though. It's like dealing with the proverbial jailhouse lawyer and the list of topics that they feel they are able to discuss is growing. " Well I don't feel Jimmy should get hard yards because..." It was noted earlier about player input on our standards, expectations and outcomes. It has been useful in navigating the discussions. Like I said about the background stories in the example, I believe people are treated fairly, not the same. There is no bias or favoritism, etc. A person's character, etc goes into a GPA on so on. We take wt into consideration.
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Post by option1 on May 21, 2022 5:32:06 GMT -6
Were the players involved in the decisions regarding the three helmet tossers? If not it ain’t a player led team- it’s a coach led team. There is nothing wrong with that- provided everybody knows it is a coach-led team. Trying to live in between is confusing and frustrating for all. We would not get away with player decisions of this magnitude. But, yes, players are involved in creating standards and expectations for our teams.
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Post by option1 on May 21, 2022 5:28:46 GMT -6
The GPA and back story was giving insight into who we're dealing with, potentially. I believe it does matter who's speaking.
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Post by option1 on May 20, 2022 17:53:22 GMT -6
I'm trying, I reeeeally am trying to get on board with better communication skills for this generation of kids, and people in general. However, I struggle when an open conversation turns into the questioning of decisions we are ultimately responsible for. I'm ok with "why are we doing that?", or "how about..." but when kids/players start to turn circumstances they know nothing about on you in what seems like a power struggle vs. open dialogue it sets me back a ways.
Example:
Jimmy is a 3 year player, -C junior with a litany of issues that have followed him for 3 years. Jimmy throws helmet, cusses out coach, gets the boot.
Stevie is a 3.2 Freshman and overall good kid. Gets ISS for stupid **** . Stevie throws helmet and cusses out coach. Gets a 1 game suspension, apologizes to team and does "hard yards" on Mondays for rest of season.
Johnny is a 2.8 junior. Great kid but is certifiable. This is John's first year in the program. Throws helmet and cusses out bleacher creatures.
Happy is a 3.8 Junior that could be a valedictorian if he wanted. Hangs out at all 3 lunches, leaves campus. Happy wants to talk about how he thinks it's unfair that Jimmy is removed. After discussing the incident, yet not getting his way Happy begins to throw "shade" at coach by, in the best teenage form, tell coach he has a double standard and that if Jimmy can't come back he may not play either.
I don't know how many these my patience could take.
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Post by option1 on May 2, 2022 18:34:38 GMT -6
I think I'd pay $8k to NOT be referred to as an Ambassador of Compassion.... Wait a minute now, I think we can spin this certification in our favor...
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Post by option1 on Apr 8, 2022 16:41:00 GMT -6
Our county buys them. No complaints.
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Post by option1 on Apr 5, 2022 13:30:37 GMT -6
Are you doing this because you think it will help you recruit players to your program through the parents? Parents. We don't have student athlete type parents that use us (sport coaches) to help with Jack when he goes left. They pull him and continue doing the same thing that got them there. Friggin kid is a slap and always has been but now it's footballs fault. Anyway. Report cards just came out and I lost a handful. Although they are eligible (2.0 in Fl) parents don't care, or... We have had study hall 2 days a week since January. I'm looking for a "jazzy" way to get across to parents that we can help. Maybe the word "contract" will mean something to them.
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Post by option1 on Apr 4, 2022 9:30:21 GMT -6
We are trying to find a way to sell parents on the idea that we will/can help their child with academics. Does anyone have an academic contract of sorts that they use to show what your program does to support student-athletes?
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Post by option1 on Apr 1, 2022 12:12:28 GMT -6
Related to this topic- I just saw a spring schedule for Palmetto High school ( I am assuming Florida) posted on social media. Meetings 2:35-2:55 practice 3:05-5:45 Mon -Thursday, one full Friday practice (1st week plus a Saturday practice the next day at 9:15 am) 1 Friday “game situation” practice, 1 Intrasquad game on a Friday nigh, one Friday game vs opponent Schedule runs from April 25- May 20th I wonder how prevalent poaching is in that area. If they weren't doing this, would other coaches poach their top players because of it? EX: Go tell Palmetto parents that, "not practicing more is hurting their kids chances from getting a scholarship..." Parents buy into that stuff and want to do what is best for their kids. If thats the case, then you gotta do what you gotta do. 24/7. Florida also allows students to attend the school of choice as long as transportation is provided.
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Post by option1 on Apr 1, 2022 8:28:58 GMT -6
Suggestions on practice organization for 30 kids and 2 coaches? TIA
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Post by option1 on Apr 1, 2022 8:02:12 GMT -6
In Florida we get 18-20 practices in spring with a scrimmage. Everyone starts on 4/25 but have been involved in 7 on 7 league since January. Most counties get a full game of some type and play on Friday. Hillsborough county is one that plays a half on Thursday. I'm pretty sure practices, meetings, zooms, etc are not allowed on weekends. This just may be in our county though. There are times when schedules seem long because teams need to wait for off campus coaches. Schools like Palmetto get out super early so they need to manage it somehow. That is not a place you let kids go for an hour or two and ask them to come back. That is a completely different reality than the one I lived in as a HS football coach in my state. I'm a 25 year vet and it is also different for me. Circumstances change with the wind.
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Post by option1 on Apr 1, 2022 7:45:43 GMT -6
Related to this topic- I just saw a spring schedule for Palmetto High school ( I am assuming Florida) posted on social media. Meetings 2:35-2:55 practice 3:05-5:45 Mon -Thursday, one full Friday practice (1st week plus a Saturday practice the next day at 9:15 am) 1 Friday “game situation” practice, 1 Intrasquad game on a Friday nigh, one Friday game vs opponent Schedule runs from April 25- May 20th In Florida we get 18-20 practices in spring with a scrimmage. Everyone starts on 4/25 but have been involved in 7 on 7 league since January. Most counties get a full game of some type and play on Friday. Hillsborough county is one that plays a half on Thursday. I'm pretty sure practices, meetings, zooms, etc are not allowed on weekends. This just may be in our county though. There are times when schedules seem long because teams need to wait for off campus coaches. Schools like Palmetto get out super early so they need to manage it somehow. That is not a place you let kids go for an hour or two and ask them to come back.
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Post by option1 on Mar 22, 2022 12:50:23 GMT -6
The spring ball thread came at a time when I am really thinking hard about how to practice. We are in Florida and get 18 practices with a scrimmage (some counties play a half, others play an entire game). 5 of the practices are no contact/acclimation period. I don't necessarily believe that the number of practices is too much. However, we begin S&C in January 3x a week and although there are plenty of holidays and spring break built in 5 months on is a long time! I do believe in burnout.
I have been considering a weekly "step down" system where we go from 5-4-3-3 practice days during the month. I have also considered practicing outside only twice a week with the other days being in the gym. We also have low numbers that factor in and in my mind our kids get twice the reps as it is.
Is there any experience on the board with splitting up practices like colleges during the spring? How are you "minimizing" over exposure yet still getting work done?
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Post by option1 on Jan 16, 2022 6:47:44 GMT -6
Online instruction sucks....been there, done that, it doesnt work...... Even with all the technology we now have, instruction needs to be face to face. IMO it's all the same for those that can/will. Our data says that students grades were consistent during quarantine. Meaning slaps are slaps and scholars are scholars. We could fix all this if the legal working age was 13...
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Post by option1 on Jan 8, 2022 5:07:05 GMT -6
Thanks guys!
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Post by option1 on Jan 7, 2022 16:25:51 GMT -6
Yes, that's it. There are a few things that info in the cell needs to do.
1. Excel needs to recognize the entire range. Example: 6.13-6.07 = 1. When we put Jimmy's name down on sheet 3 with a 40 of 6.08 the point should auto tally 1, and so on. 2. It would be nice if I could figure out how to have from 4.4 to 6.13 auot populate in increments of .05. EX: 6.12-6.07
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Post by option1 on Jan 7, 2022 14:54:02 GMT -6
Right now I'm stuck trying to get a data range to convert to points.
EXAMPLE: Here the first set of data is in the first cell and the point value is in the second. Excel is not recognizing that 6.07 is less than 6.13 and therefore will not apply a point total to any range of numbers between 6.07-6.13
6.07-6.13 1
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Post by option1 on Jan 7, 2022 8:57:04 GMT -6
I would like to learn to build out automatic calculation spreadsheets for various aspects of our program. I'm not looking for templates. We are looking at weight percentages, maxes, point values, etc. TIA Are you asking for how to set up all the formulas? I could probably explain that. Are you proficient at setting up and formatting your columns, cells, etc? Since my post yesterday I was able to figure out how to create a simple max chart. PM's sent
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Post by option1 on Jan 6, 2022 8:11:17 GMT -6
I would like to learn to build out automatic calculation spreadsheets for various aspects of our program. I'm not looking for templates.
We are looking at weight percentages, maxes, point values, etc. TIA
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Post by option1 on Jan 5, 2022 12:05:23 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. How is that? It's the equivalent of assembling teams for a pick up game and then showing up to do what you're supposed to be doing anyway. IMO, if being measured, recorded and rewarded for all to see is bothersome then I would question that individuals value to the team anyway. We want players that want to be challenged and want to compete, win or lose. To the O.P., my .02 from experience 1. Never observed negatives stemming from the competition. Constructive conflict is not a negative. 2. There seems to be more urgency when there are mini competitions going during the extended off season. We feed the team with the top points wings and or pizza once a month. If points are close we have a field day to decide. There are various prizes throughout the competition. 3. Too many ways to get points can be cumbersome. We have found that variety is good, but we change it up. We may give points for philanthropy 1 month and points for "praise-push" emails from teachers another. 4.We have had coaches draft their team. Either way a coach is assigned a group and they are responsible for keeping up with points. Points are updated by Monday morning. 5. Keep the points simple but meet with your staff to come up with an equation you all agree on. In other words your point totals can be 1 point per ___________ yet speed/strength advances may be 50% - grades 40% - attendance 10% 6. A simple Excel makes this really easy. 7. I don't believe we have ever ran anyone off but as has been said some will compete and some will not. That's ok! That is a conversation piece. We have no problem with our players having tangible facts to help find answers. It's hard to blame anyone else when the truth is staring you in the face.
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Post by option1 on Jan 5, 2022 9:19:44 GMT -6
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Post by option1 on Jan 2, 2022 10:21:48 GMT -6
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Post by option1 on Dec 19, 2021 13:29:17 GMT -6
How bout the Kight guys?
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Post by option1 on Dec 18, 2021 6:07:52 GMT -6
Randy Jackson who wrote the Culture Defeats Strategy books is good Kenny Simpson from Arkansas has materials out there.. local (Michigan) guys to me who are good and have *it* figured out and do a good job coachjm at Whiteford High School Jesse Hoskins at Milan High School Wade Waldrup at Lawton High School no comment Why not? I'm curious about the guys that are full of **** and where that narrative comes from. I know Jackson had the hair thing and the "cover up".
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Post by option1 on Dec 16, 2021 9:05:10 GMT -6
I agree it has become a buzz word that is thrown around almost as much as RPO lol, but it is a real thing. And its VITAL to success at our level and helps at every level. I just moved (last summer) from a program with terrible culture and terrible success about 37% win over last 20 yrs same coach, and even worse in their league, to a school with a great culture goes to playoffs 95% of time and competes in every game. MAIN DIFFERENCE, ... CULTURE! Its a real thing and I dont think there is a cookie cutter mold to fit all, beg borrow and steal and make it your own and get kids to buy in and now days, need parents buy in as well. Good post. I shuttered typing culture knowing where using that term might lead. People are over it, but it is very real. The genesis of the thread was to try and find alternatives to the "cookie cutter" stuff out there. While I'm not judging the guys that pod on "vision", "standards", e+r..., ETC. most never address what or how they do it. There are also far too many trying to sell what to think. And then there are those that can essentially "buy" their culture. I wish it were as easy as giving out cool gear to get kids to buy in, but we are poor.
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Post by option1 on Dec 15, 2021 11:08:40 GMT -6
Who is full of **** and who is putting out relevant, real world material that coaches can really use. What are some of the best resources you have seen, use, or used? Any good pods I may have missed?
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Post by option1 on Dec 9, 2021 11:31:12 GMT -6
We are a title 1 school with 1600 kids. Our demographic is typical of the area, give or take, 38% Hispanic, 32% white, 22% black. All of our sports sans wrestling are trash. Even wrestling which has been a juggernaut for over 30 years has been down for lack of participation. While our kids are not very talented it is obvious to me that we would be better together. We literally need each other just to compete. My idea is to present my athletic director with a "sit down" among all the coaches to see if we can somehow "incentivise" playing multiple sports. The tricky part is to come up with a way to present it as not optional. While I realize that we technically cannot force a kid to do something, we can strongly encourage it. Anyone have any experience with this type of thing? What are some ideas you might take into the meeting? Why not organize your own meeting with those coaches and sell your plan? Maybe you can combine fundraising efforts and create an "Ironman" group of multi-sport athletes? Just spitballin' here... Mainly because I think I would get a bunch of lip service.
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