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Post by option1 on Jul 10, 2016 10:51:55 GMT -6
As a HC or Coordinator, how much autonomy do you give position coaches and or coordinators? Do you instruct them on how to drill? Time management?
As a coordinator I have been through several phases with this. Obviously if you have young coaches they will need more guidance, however, there is a certain amount I believe one should expect from coaches that have been around awhile. I have been an OC or DC for most of my career and without "ultimate authority" of a HC, I haven't quite figured out a happy medium on this aspect.
What I expect - Have your practice area ready to go (even if you have players do it) - Know how your position works within the scheme - Coach within the scheme (Don't spend 95% of your time running routes when 95% of your positions time will be spent stalk blocking) (Don't teach the DE to slow play QB vs. load when he is a spill/dive player) - Coach your position (DL coach should not be talking to the secondary) - Talk less, drill more - Organization (If you have 25 guys, do not rep them one at a time) - Time management (If we have something to install make sure your group understands what and how to do it when we come together) - Coach fundamentals (Don't get bored and start installing random stuff because you did "everything already". And definitely do not stand around in the shade)
Several of these overlap, but I do not think it's too much to expect. Meanwhile, I'm often confronted as a micro manager and know it all.
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Post by option1 on Jul 9, 2016 15:17:46 GMT -6
One competition we did that I love is a circle tug of war. You cut a chuck of rope into pieces long enough to be about 18" once you tie knots in both ends. You circe up six to eight guys around a trash can and the have a section of rope in each hand which they share with their neighbor. Guys fight until someone touches the trash can or loses grip on their rope. That guy is eliminated and you go until you have a winner. 18 foot? The rope is tied in a circle?
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Post by option1 on Jul 9, 2016 14:49:51 GMT -6
What's slow oklahoma and three cone? Is slow oklahoma the three tiered drill people do now? Ball carrier, ol vs dl, rb or te vs lb, wr vs db? In our Power ball we bring a trash can to the middle of the field and put footballs down around the can. Offensive player tries to score however he can defensive player defends the goal. If the player is tackled he tosses that ball to a coach who puts it back in place. The offensive player grabs a ball and attacks. Defensive player must touch the goal until the offensive player has a ball again the he can attack. 1 minute on offense then switch to defense. Time can be adjusted. Gets them to compete. I kind of want to run more than one at a time. Might cut down on the atmosphere but it will get more guys involved. Maybe 3 groups big athletes, big skill, skill and put them on teams. Just a thought. How are the players lined up and how are the offensive guys getting a ball? I'm picturing a can with balls around it and players within maybe 5-10 yards? Not only does the the o person have to score, they have to successfully retrieve a ball first?
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Post by option1 on Jul 9, 2016 13:42:01 GMT -6
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Post by option1 on Mar 10, 2016 8:59:31 GMT -6
I just read a thread that suggested "through the years." Huh? Yes, a "research function" response was validated by also suggesting that the old "through the years" information would/should be sufficient to answer the question. I want to read the newest information and experiences, along with the old to build a solid knowledge base.
I also agree that the search function on most forums is bad and in many cases not functional at all.
I like Brophy's idea of guiding answers to questions by suggesting and pointing out specific links. I think this may lead to a better discussion on particular threads.
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Post by option1 on Mar 9, 2016 20:02:38 GMT -6
Moderators should think about looking into allowing (or not) responses that include suggesting the OP use the search function. After all, especially in our profession, nothing is new, so if people stopped asking questions then essentially forums would soon be non-existent. There are new experiences with old chit and new people looking for that info constantly. Why not just help them out? Most of the time that somebody says that it's because there was a discussion recently. I've seen two questions about the same subject back to back. I just read a thread that suggested "through the years."
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Post by option1 on Mar 9, 2016 19:23:06 GMT -6
Moderators should think about looking into allowing (or not) responses that include suggesting the OP use the search function. After all, especially in our profession, nothing is new, so if people stopped asking questions then essentially forums would soon be non-existent. There are new experiences with old chit and new people looking for that info constantly. Why not just help them out?
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Post by option1 on Jun 1, 2014 8:09:54 GMT -6
I don't know if anyone read the link I posted but, IMO, kids have to be conditioned to think the way they should during a game. I've read post where coaches compare how we as adults go to work, jamming out, etc. However, as adults we know when we need to focus and how we do that best. I do not believe kids have a switch. I also do not believe it has anything to do with being old school, new school, etc. Regardless of what generation you're from distraction is a very real thing. I'm not saying it has to be all football but the extent and level of distraction needs to be minimized where I'm at. The level and extent of the distraction can be measured by the reaction of having the distraction removed. If a player goes in the tank because he cant text, twit, or whatever, than you can bet that player is fully distracted by his phone, etc.
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Post by option1 on May 28, 2014 3:49:43 GMT -6
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Post by option1 on Mar 31, 2012 16:39:12 GMT -6
Know your audience... Peanuts, shell fish, etc have many great health benefits, unless your allergic. I just lost an OC job for similar reasons, but opposite scenario. Do you mind elaborating Coach? Especially the opposite scenario bit. First, Im not saying your right or wrong in the way that you run your program. In fact, I have tremendous respect for your approach. That being said, its not for everyone, parents, players and administrations included. That doesnt make them wrong and it doesnt mean a program cannot be successful under different circumstances. As coaches, its our responsibility to find out what approach fits our audience best while maintaining the core values we want to instill through the program. In Jan. I was hired the OC at a moderately successful school. The HC wanted a new offense and he brought me in to get it done. Those kids literally do football year round. They have a study hall, weights and field work 5 days a week. When I got there, I spent a couple weeks around them in the weight room etc getting to know the team before I started install. Immediately, I could tell that not only the players, but the coaches were tired. They were frustrated and irritable but willing because I believe they truly love the game. Not to mention that this was a place that ask kids to do things and requires very little discipline. These factors worked against me once install started. Everyone was just glazed over and having to learn something new and from someone as myself that demands discipline was their breaking point. In the end, two weeks ago the HC calls and says that the players are not taking to the offense and my coaching style and that he didnt think it was gonna work out. I agreed... This is a great group of people with a lot of talent. They will not reach their full potential and the HC is missing some key indicators for not being able to see past his good intentions.
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Post by option1 on Mar 31, 2012 13:50:04 GMT -6
Know your audience...
Peanuts, shell fish, etc have many great health benefits, unless your allergic.
I just lost an OC job for similar reasons, but opposite scenario.
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Post by option1 on Oct 7, 2011 6:51:46 GMT -6
Gotta side with the coach here. A kid takes a swing at the coach, the coach restrains himself from physically going after the kid. It's alright to let the kid know he's messing with the bull and is "about to get the horns" if he keeps this abuse up. Just because I'm a coach doesn't mean I need to take that kind of verbal/physical abuse. I think it's ok to let a kid know he's out of line and you're still the "Alpha Male" in this relationship. That's the only way to earn the respect of some kids. A very few, but still; some depending on their background/upbringing. I agree, but it back fires when you get your wig split ;D
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