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Post by bluboy on Mar 22, 2020 15:06:18 GMT -6
"Seems like football has always been more like work than the other games; the fun, if you're any good, is on Friday night or Saturday afternoon. What's changed is the year-round aspect of travel basketball, travel baseball, travel lacrosse, where guys are making money by telling Johnny how great he is, Johnny's parents are chasing a scholarship, and the kids learn it doesn't matter if the team wins or loses as long as they show their stuff and 'get theirs'."
Can't agree more!!! It's more fun to shoot balls on the goal, take batting practice, or shoot 3-pointers than it is to read and fight through a double team. Many kids just don't want to work hard OR don't want to be involved if they are not going to be the star. IMHO, it's compounded by these snake oil salesmen who convince parents that their kid is scholarship material if he just plays one sport all year round.
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Post by bluboy on Mar 18, 2020 9:15:57 GMT -6
Coaches:
Let me start by saying that I understand right now there are more important issues than football. I'm interested in learning if any coaches have a plan in case "quarantine/social distancing" continues into the summer months? Just wondering if anyone has thought about what he'll do if his team can not get together to lift/workout/install over the summer, or if workouts can resume late in the summer (closer to start of season). We, just as everyone else, are hoping that there is a season. We want to be as ready as we can when it starts. As I'm sure we're all doing, Planning for the Best-Preparing for the Worst......
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Post by bluboy on Mar 11, 2020 9:46:21 GMT -6
"I can't imagine not meeting on the weekend...While text and google docs give you a way to communicate ideas, you can't have a true discussion. You don't have the back and forth. I value the input of my staff, and google docs doesn't do them the justice of presenting their ideas. I want to be able to ask questions, and let them question each other."
I totally agree!!!
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Post by bluboy on Mar 5, 2020 7:39:07 GMT -6
Let me start by saying the entire staff is expected to view HUDL film at home over the weekend. We have "informal" meetings on Sundays; the HC, o-line coach, WR coach, d-line coach, and I (DC) meet. I call these meetings "informal" because the entire staff is invited, but it is not mandatory. Meetings start at 8 am and might go until noon. The offensive and defensive guys work in different rooms and leave when they're finished. I like doing it this way for three reasons: 1) There aren't too many cooks in the kitchen. 2) I have time to look at and think about what we want to do. Kinda' similar to putting something in the crockpot, letting it simmer, and coming back later to taste. It's not unusual for me to call the d-line coach later in the day to discuss something we mentioned in the meeting. 3) I like putting stuff on the board and having two sets of eyes look at it. As soon as I get home from Sunday am meeting, I neatly copy my notes, send a copy to the entire defensive staff, and ask them to look at notes and be ready to discuss at meeting on Monday. By the time we "formally" meet on Monday night, the entire defensive staff has had an opportunity to look at the preliminary game plan, as well as video of opponent, and should be ready to discuss what we want to do. I don't mind working seven days a week; I've been doing it that way since the beginning of my career. I realize that guys have family obligations and that some guys just need time away.
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Post by bluboy on Feb 29, 2020 7:46:02 GMT -6
We never talk about winning. We always talk about competing, playing hard, never giving up, and playing together. We believe that if our players do all of those things, we have a very good chance of being successful. We also tell them that we might do all those things and we might not be successful because the other team is simply better than we are.
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Post by bluboy on Feb 28, 2020 11:07:00 GMT -6
My school has an AD and an assistant AD. Assistant AD is really a glorified "go-for". He does a ton of clerical work and is considered the administrator onsite for athletic events; he does not do anything sport-specific for any team other than check eligibility and that players have turned in all paperwork.
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Post by bluboy on Feb 22, 2020 13:02:51 GMT -6
We make them run about 7-10 yards, then roll the wheel. Don't roll wheel right at them; roll it at angle to/away from them. It's similar to an angle tackle.
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Post by bluboy on Feb 22, 2020 8:11:17 GMT -6
1) I worry they would make the guys lunge. We had same thoughts, but these have really helped with guys staying on feet and coming to balance.
2) What do you do with efficiency of rolling the wheel for one guy and then getting it loaded up for the next rep without too much wait time. We have two, and whatever position group is using tackle wheel gets both of them. Only LB's and DB's use these.
3) Do you feel they prepare guys to tackle in game situations? We use these, as well as other tackling drills which involve using players holding shields.
4) Do you need a decently smooth surface to roll them? We use them on our grass practice field, not problems.
5) Is it really better than tackling/fitting up on a person (other than limiting contact)? I think it helps with pursuit angle, coming to balance, clubbing up at contact. I am old school and like to have tacklers pursue ball carrier, maintain leverage, and club-up ball carrier.
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Post by bluboy on Feb 9, 2020 14:05:41 GMT -6
Parents serve our pre-game meal in school cafeteria. The senior parents do the work, but all parents are welcome to come and help. Kids get a small chicken breast, pasta or rice, salad, rolls, fruit and Gatorade. Parents do all the set up and clean up. We have not had any parent "overstep" boundaries while doing this.
Immediately following the meal, we have pre-game meeting for 1st and 2nd-teamers.
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Post by bluboy on Feb 5, 2020 9:54:27 GMT -6
I second FCPGA!!!
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Post by bluboy on Jan 21, 2020 19:32:11 GMT -6
If you have handouts, make sure to have enough for everyone. Possibly have a way to get email addresses so you can email your handouts to everyone who wants one.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 19, 2020 11:40:30 GMT -6
"Administrative backing & support" IMHO, this is big.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 16, 2020 18:40:30 GMT -6
Our school hands out letters, bars, pins, captain pins, etc.For the most part, the only kids I see wearing this stuff is the football players. They don't wear it on a letter-man's jacket. Kids who have been fortunate enough to win a state championship wear their letter and hardware on some kind of state championship jacket. Other will wear this stuff on a school jacket/windbreaker.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 13, 2020 10:59:03 GMT -6
I like talking with D3 guys and other high school coaches. Most D3 coaches have players similar to ours (meaning not the dudes seen on TV).
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Post by bluboy on Jan 11, 2020 8:03:36 GMT -6
Its week to week for us. If we are playing team that passes a lot we do more 7 on 7. If we are playing a "ground and pound" team we don't do much if any 7 on 7. We do 7on7 3 days a week. Our focus during this period is covering the right man/zone. It's a drill/teach period and not a competition period. Monday is a best vs best 7on7. The offense gets the first perimeter players and runs our passes versus our defense. We do this 'for about 8 minutes, then flip so the defense has the best perimeter players, but the offensen still runs our passes. Tuesday is a regular 7on7 with the scout team running the opponent's offense. We start this period by having the offense run the patterns and NOT THROWING the ball. About halfway through this period we will throw ball. Wednesday's 7on7 is with the ball thrown.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 8, 2020 10:38:55 GMT -6
Here are the situations we rehearse. 1. Alignment and procedure for National Anthem 2. Coin toss 3. Kick Return 4. Run 4 offensive plays after the return 5. Punt and fake punt 6. Punt out of endzone 7. Defense vs scout offense-4 plays 8. Punt return with defense on field 9. Regular punt return 10. Regular punt return vs fake punt 11. Kick-off coverage 12 Onsides Kick 13. Hands team vs onsides kick 14. Field goal team with no time-out's 15. Offense taking safety 16. Victory formation 17. Last play of game/half 18. Muddle huddle 19. FG block We do 2-minute and goal line during team offense/defense. We go through this script every Wednesday (games are on Friday night) immediately following warm-up. Entire team aligns on sideline; everyone runs on/off the sideline. Before we go in after practice, kids line up on goal line and we call out what team is to align shoulder to shoulder on the ten. After we make sure we have everyone, subs come out and align behind the starter. Fantom is right; you don't have to do this every day.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 7, 2020 9:55:38 GMT -6
Here are the situations we rehearse. 1. Alignment and procedure for National Anthem 2. Coin toss 3. Kick Return 4. Run 4 offensive plays after the return 5. Punt and fake punt 6. Punt out of endzone 7. Defense vs scout offense-4 plays 8. Punt return with defense on field 9. Regular punt return 10. Regular punt return vs fake punt 11. Kick-off coverage 12 Onsides Kick 13. Hands team vs onsides kick 14. Field goal team with no time-out's 15. Offense taking safety 16. Victory formation 17. Last play of game/half 18. Muddle huddle 19. FG block
We do 2-minute and goal line during team offense/defense.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 6, 2020 17:08:56 GMT -6
Coaches:
I'm looking for different ways to plan practice. We are not two platoon; we practice offense and defense every day. Kinda' feel like we are in a rut and are looking for different ways to practice. Appreciate any ideas/suggestions.
Thanks....
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Post by bluboy on Jan 6, 2020 6:48:34 GMT -6
$200.00 Activity fee for entire year (multiple sports / activities). No family has to pay more than $400.00.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 1, 2020 8:00:38 GMT -6
I have not subscribed, but I have listened to a number of his podcasts. He is a high school coach talking to high school coaches. IMHO, his material/ideas can be used at the high school level.
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Post by bluboy on Jan 1, 2020 7:55:40 GMT -6
When we do things where there is a winner and a loser, the loser(s) always has to do something. It might be as simple as 10 push-ups or do one sideline; it's not meant to be a b@ll buster or punishment. I guess it's really more about getting players to compete and give a great effort in practice.
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Post by bluboy on Dec 22, 2019 20:10:04 GMT -6
We don't have a specific goal for each player. We divide the team into three weight class. The player in each weight class who gets the most $$$ wins a prize. We also give the "big prize" to the player who got the most $$$. I failed to mention in my original post that our bench-a-thon is really more of a combine with players participating in multiple events. Bench press is just one of the events. Players also get prizes for having the top score in each of the bench-a-thon events.
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Post by bluboy on Dec 22, 2019 10:37:02 GMT -6
For our bench-a-thon players get gift certificates for food (local pizza shop), sports apparel (local store), gym membership. The big prize is some kind of electronics (Beats headphones last year).
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Post by bluboy on Dec 8, 2019 11:33:08 GMT -6
Enrollment: 1600, grades 9-12 Total players in program this year: grades 10-12(80) frosh(30) Staff size: Paid positions- HC plus 6 assistants volunteers-6
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Post by bluboy on Aug 2, 2019 8:55:26 GMT -6
We have 3 big fund raisers. 1 - Golf Tournament in spring (booster club runs this-coaches work it). Golfers get lunch, golf, a cart, prime rib dinner. During the dinner there is a silent auction (all kinds of stuff). 2 - Discount card sale the first week we start preseason camp (coaches run this). This starts the day we issue gear and ends 1 week later. 3 - Bench-a-thon at the end of February(coaches run this-dead period between winter and start of spring sports). Kids get pledges for how much they can lift. Prizes awarded for best lift in each weight class and overall. Prizes awarded for most pledges in each weight class and overall. Every participant gets a shirt.
That's it. Obviously, the golf tournament and the card sales bring in big $$$.
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Post by bluboy on Aug 1, 2019 9:37:19 GMT -6
One thing I do that helps make things go faster is arrange the scout cards(inside run/group pass, team) in the order they appear on the script. It might take a little more time at the front end, but it is definitely worth it. On the scout card I list the personnel group, the formation, and the play. Also, the scout cards are numbered the same as the play on the script. The scout team coach doesn't have to shuffle through cards; they're already in the correct order. The scout team coach yells the number, then shows/tells the scout team what to do
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Post by bluboy on Aug 1, 2019 5:05:11 GMT -6
"I draw ours by hand on pre made card stock cars with the OL already printed on them. Feel like I can draw them faster than using program."
Me, too. The card I use has the inside five linemen, as well as yard-lines and #'s on it. The top of the card has a place for a number, the formation, and the play.
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Post by bluboy on Jul 2, 2019 8:36:19 GMT -6
"...people just want to create and keep admin positions." Agree!!!
Some big high schools have grades 9-10 in one building and grades 11-12 in another-but both on the same campus. All football teams dress/practice at same site.
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Post by bluboy on Jun 29, 2019 8:25:48 GMT -6
One thing I do that helps make things go faster is arrange the scout cards(inside run/group pass, team) in the order they appear on the script. It might take a little more time at the front end, but it is definitely worth it. On the scout card I list the personnel group, the formation, and the play. Also, the scout cards are numbered the same as the play on the script. The scout team coach doesn't have to shuffle through cards; they're already in the correct order. The scout team coach yells the number, then shows/tells the scout team what to do.
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Post by bluboy on Jun 28, 2019 12:50:33 GMT -6
"...calling the play how our team would call it."
This is how we do it, UNLESS, the play is something out of the realm of our offense. Then we draw a card. Take Wing-T counter criss cross, for example. We will draw a card for that because we have nothing like it in our offense. If the play is really complicated, we will walk through it and not try to run it full speed. We will draw cards for every pass play that we want to see, even if the concept is something that we do. I agree with the OP that doing this helps scout team guys learn the offense. It certainly helps our young guys.
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