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Post by jasper912 on Aug 24, 2016 21:09:59 GMT -6
Ask the staff what they are expecting of you.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 24, 2016 21:09:02 GMT -6
We did this when I was in pee wee, back in the early 90s. I hated that drill then, and would never do it as a coach. It doesn't teach anything football related.
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Post by jasper912 on Nov 19, 2015 7:37:29 GMT -6
If he is going to quit with this tiny bit of adversity just imagine how quick he will quit or point the finger when things do not go well in a game next year when he is "The Man". He he isn't quitting. It's his parents. Tough situation ion for sure.
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Post by jasper912 on Nov 18, 2015 12:24:25 GMT -6
I would meet with them because my door is always open to parents with concerns. My only thing is make an appointment, I will not speak with you right after a game when people are most likely to still be upset.
You can be stern and professional at the same time. Sometimes a parent (or person in general) just needs to know where you're coming from.
I think to many coaches get this pompous attitude and this my way or the highway type of attitude. In the end, it is my way or the highway, but no reason to be a jerk about it.
I'm young so who knows, I might change my ways over the course of my career but that's my .02
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Post by jasper912 on Nov 18, 2015 8:20:17 GMT -6
I would call the parents and the kid in for a meeting and just tell them how it is.
Tell them that he is your future and you are excited about the next 2 years with him being the man on Varsity. Let them know that they can not dictate who starts and who doesn't. Sell them on the fact that regardless of whether he plays or not, that this is a big week for him in terms of growth and maturity for the future. Even if he doesn't start, he needs to prepare like the starter as the #1 guy could go down any play.
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Post by jasper912 on Nov 18, 2015 8:13:58 GMT -6
I figured more people would chime in to help out. I think this is a good question for a young coach to ask.
I will try to help from a defensive perspective, although I am an OC. I played Safety in college and collaborate with our DC so here are some things to look for on that side of the ball.
Formations, best offensive player(s), tendencies (both down and distance and out of certain formations.)
Anything you can pick up on. I notice a lot of shotgun teams are guilty of this. If its run, then the RB will be a little deeper, like a half step or so behind the QB, if its a pass then he will be even.
What did other teams do against them that were successful? Do they use motion? If so, does it give anything away?
We have a Math teacher on our staff. He actually does a tendency pie chart each week. He charts 1st downs, 2nd downs, 3rd downs, etc. Its pretty amazing. One week, the team we were playing ran it to the strong side 94% of the time on first down.
Our DC is also very good, and our kids believe in what we are doing. By game time, we are "check auto" over 90% of the time. What does this mean you might ask? Well our DC will say, if they come out in this, then we are running this. If they show this kind of motion we are automatically doing this in response to it.
We rep it all week and by game time we just check auto and then adjust accordingly.
Other things would be do they move players around for certain plays? Like do they have an OL that they move around. Do they have a skilled guy they move around? If so, what is their rhyme or reason for doing this?
I wish I could help you out more, but I've been stuck in OC mode for a few years now lol.
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Post by jasper912 on Nov 17, 2015 13:05:58 GMT -6
I'm the OC so when I watch film I am looking at the opposing defense. Things I look for is formations I run and how they line up to that. I look for what the defense is giving up and what they are trying to take away. I look for pad level of DL and whether or not they rush up field.
By the time I get these things I start watching backers. Are they reading keys? If so, what keys are they reading? Do they blitz a lot? Do they stunt? Do they scrape and find the alley or do they pretty much just run lateral until they find the ball carrier? Does backside backer play cutback/counter?
Do corners come up field on toss? Do they straight bail on pass?
Everything I mentioned is things I go through each film.
Tendencies too. Do they always bring pressure in certain situations?
One of the most important things for me is this. Who is the best player on their defense? Who is their worst player on defense? After finding these 2 guys, can I isolate one of their worst players with one of my best offensive players?
Oh almost forgot....do they shift/adjust to motion? I can't believe how many teams just line up and play.
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Post by jasper912 on Nov 12, 2015 13:51:30 GMT -6
Penalties.
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Post by jasper912 on Oct 22, 2015 18:16:25 GMT -6
We are at a small school so most guys play both ways. So the difference between first team and scout team is pretty significant.
We NEVER tackle in practice during the season. Our OL/DL always work on other live players.
In team our OL/DL is pretty much live but every thing else is just wrapping up the ball carrier.
We are undefeated and are a very physical team. We have won at least 2 games by being physical. We are also from the sticks with a bunch of tough country kids.
Only have 1 serious injury the whole season and it happened during the game.
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Post by jasper912 on Oct 22, 2015 17:27:13 GMT -6
We also play with a chip. We are undefeated this year and pretty dang good. Our staff always finds a way to make our guys play with a chip. We will make something up if we have to.
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Post by jasper912 on Oct 2, 2015 7:29:13 GMT -6
I play scout team QB for the same reasons everyone else has mentioned. I take a helmet off of one of the FR and wear it during this period. Only reason I do it is for the incidental contact that can happen. They are in no way shape or form trying to hit me, but if it is an option and I cut up into the hole there is going to be some helmets coming in, if the kids are playing hard (which is what we want.)
First day I didn't wear a helmet and it wasn't anything serious but did take a little shot to the side of the head. It was accidental and stuff, but it just made me realize that it wouldn't take much to really hurt in that situation.
Ever since then, I wear a helmet while playing scout team QB.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 29, 2015 12:55:22 GMT -6
^^^ Yes he gave the best advice, and something I am going to use in the future.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 26, 2015 8:07:09 GMT -6
Depends on multiple things imo. How long have you been at this school? If this is your first year there, they are usually good, and now they're not.....well I couldn't blame a fan.
Fan is short for fanatic, and at least you have a fan base that cares. I'm sure if you started winning they would support you.
I would never say those things, because as a coach I know how much time and effort goes into it. No one wants to win more than you do, but that doesn't mean you are the man for the job just because you want to be good at it. Fan are ruthless, and tell you what they think at that time.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 16, 2015 12:55:21 GMT -6
Just wondering if there are any college coaches out there that could shed some light on the recruiting process. I have a SR that is a stud. I am busting my butt to try and get him some looks, but just not sure if I am doing things the right way or not.
I know its late in the process for a SR, but he is legit. We have never had anyone on our staff who focused on this aspect of our job, but I decided to take this on this season.
I've been making highlights for him and trying to send it out to the recruiting coordinators for each school. Is this what I should be doing or is there more that I could be doing?
He is right now receiving interest from some FCS schools and a few FBS schools.
I also have 2 Jrs that are potential D1 guys, should I already be sending their stuff out now? Half way through the season? End of the season?
Thanks for any and all help!
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 16, 2015 12:23:32 GMT -6
Something we do that has helped TREMENDOUSLY. While we are in individual defense on Tuesdays. Our other coach who helps me run scout team....he takes the scout team guys and goes over their plays on air. That way we get more defensive reps with our varsity guys, and the scout team at least has a general idea as to what they are going to be doing for the week.
Then when we get into actual team and using the scout team. We use 2-3 groups of skilled guys. While we are running our play, he is explaining the play to the next group of skilled guys. I just go back and look at the card and know whats going on.
This has allowed us to get twice the amount of reps in during this specific period.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 16, 2015 10:45:37 GMT -6
Yeah even worse when you have a 280# ex center running Scout QB. Those were fun times!
I actually play scout team QB. Not because I can throw the ball very well or anything, but its so much easier than trying to teach someone else the plays. I at least know where the ball is supposed to go, and the general steps of the QB.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 16, 2015 10:36:02 GMT -6
I hate having to run the scout team. We are not able to 2 platoon here at my school. I am the OC, so when we practice defense, myself and another coach run scout team. That is a very FRUSTRATING job.
If you have never had to run the scout team, I think you should thank the guys that do. It is way harder and more frustrating than I could have ever imagined.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 20, 2015 12:59:08 GMT -6
We do it to start off every season. We split up the younger guys and the older guys.
Everyone gets amped up for it, and talk smack to each other all day long. We limit the distance between the players, and the amount of reps they get.
I also think football has gone soft, and we have beat a lot of teams better than us, just because we were more physical and made them quit. First thing I look for on film is if the starting QB plays defense. If he does, then I look for a way to get a good crack on him and try to punish him from the get go. If not the QB, then I look for their best player on offense for the same situation.
Favorite is to bring an outside receiver in a short motion, then pitch the ball to that side. I have a guy that likes to hit as the WR coming in motion and his only goal is to try and rock the designated crack guy. Works best if its an OLB. Over 4 season, I can think of 2-3 times that the best player on the other team didn't make it past this first play of the game.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 20, 2015 12:51:04 GMT -6
Similar situation for us. Have a kid that is a JR. He is a great kid, and decent work ethic. Decent athlete, but just not near as good as the people in front of him on the depth chart. Here is my kicker, his mom does A LOT for us in the booster club.
Luckily, I'm the OC and we are a running team. I plan (not sure if it will happen) but I plan to rotate him in 5-8 plays per game. Mainly let him carry the play in and then run to the opposite side of him. If we are going to throw the ball then there is no way he will be in the game.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 7, 2015 19:52:13 GMT -6
Yes, trash cans are cheap. Use them for the OL, and then you can take your other guys and move them around to represent different formations.
We even use the cans for stunts/blitzes. We have 45 kids on our team and we still use the cans.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 6, 2014 11:55:58 GMT -6
Hey guys,
I could really use your help right now. Our team has a lot of talent, guys who put in the time in the weight room and all of that. It just seems that our program has been losing for so long that our kids almost expect it, or at least accept it. Now, not all of them are like this, but majority of them are.
We do not know how to overcome adversity, and on offense it seems my guys just always look for the big play, as opposed to understanding how to move the chains.
I'm willing to try just about anything, and looking forward to your suggestions.
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Post by jasper912 on Sept 5, 2014 7:47:56 GMT -6
My sophomore Center is still starting. The kid honestly isn't the best blocker, but he gives max effort on every play. I love his effort, the speed of his snap, and his youth. Can't believe I pretty much blew this kid off.
Trying another experiment now. Have a kid, fastest kid on the team. Doesn't have any control and isn't very smart. He is ALWAYS 100 MPH no matter what. So I've put him at my X position and told him that whenever he is in, all he has to do is run a streak. I told my QB (who is very smart) look, I don't care what the X is supposed to have. If Jim is in, he is running a streak.
This kid too, has been staying after practice working on getting better. I love trying to give these types of kids a chance. I also make sure the rest of my team knows and understands why these guys are getting a chance.
I'm also 100% honest with my kids. I make sure they know if they have a crappy attitude, or they are lazy, or "always hurt" that I will make sure and let the college coaches know that. If you're one of those guys you better not put me down for a reference on a job either, cause I'm not going to ruin my name for it. I have to many other kids who deserve that help for me to ruin it for them.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 28, 2014 11:44:12 GMT -6
We dealt with that a little bit last year with 1 coach, but he is now gone and our staff gets along great. I would never continue to coach with someone like that if it were me.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 28, 2014 11:42:45 GMT -6
BTW, my other coaches said, "this kid can't block." My response was, "neither are the other 2 centers, at least this kid gets the ball back to the QB much quicker."
I'll try to remember to let you guys know how it goes.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 28, 2014 11:41:37 GMT -6
Some kids step up and others are weak and fall behind. I haven't been happy with the play at our center position all year (shot gun spread team.) Had 2 different guys working in and neither of them were getting it done. Kept saying I was looking for someone to step up there. Kid comes up to me and tells me he wants to try. TBH, he's just a sophomore and I blew him off. Told him to grab another linemen and go practice snaps but to basically stay out of our way. I look over and this kid is snapping the ball like no one else on our team.
I go back over, tell him he has now peaked my interest and to start studying the playbook more. I threw him in there the very next day and the kid knew most of the plays. The other 2 centers were pouting instead of practicing harder. Guess who is now starting tomorrow night. Yep, I'm going to start the sophomore.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 28, 2014 7:56:19 GMT -6
We film practice whenever we can for multiple reasons. Sometimes the kids don't realize they are being lazy. It's also good to watch and see how much time you waste at practice.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 26, 2014 21:21:48 GMT -6
Well what is the response to the potential laws this could be breaking? I love hudl, and I think this could be a good partnership with maxpreps. I'm just wondering what steps you guys have completed to make sure this is in fact legal in all school districts.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 22, 2014 8:40:34 GMT -6
go overboard the other way. have him make your practice plan. he will write it out exactly like he wants you to do it. if he doesn't write anything then you have nothing to do, so simply have them stay on the boards or whatever it was he wanted done - for the entire practice. basically, overload him with duties, have him "coach" you on how to "coach" the OL. why waste energy on your part. throw down the gauntlet and "relent" by saying, "i get it, you know the way it should be done. please tell me EXACTLY what i am supposed to be doing today each segment of practice so I can teach this wonderfully successful MS system to a bunch of VARSITY athletes." lose no more sleep over it. do as little as possible of your own coaching. pass the buck, put it on them - they're already doing that. if they tire of it and fire you... YOU WIN. when it goes badly - it will - then it isn't on you because you were following their "lesson plans" exactly because they wrote them up. you are merely following the prescribed plans. moral is - if they've removed your legs, why bother trying to walk the walk for them? kill 'em with kindness, have them lay out the plan, you simply follow the recipe. either way, the results are going to be disastrous. IMO, this is the best advice in the whole thread. Originally, I was getting mad for you and the kids. I think you should take this advice and have him plan out the entire practice for you. Only thing I would NOT allow is him to yell at your kids. That makes me more upset than any thing else. If someone wants to jump on to me, then thats fine, but I'm not going to let someone jump onto the kids I'm in charge of.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 11, 2014 12:09:23 GMT -6
BD, if you don't mind me asking, what state are you in? PM me if you would be interested in moving to coach football and what you're certified to teach.
I'd love to have someone like you on our staff.
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Post by jasper912 on Aug 10, 2014 9:27:25 GMT -6
I'm with the others on this. This guy is NOT a good coach. He might be a good person, but you are most definitely going to be the fall guy this season if you stay where you are at. A season of misery is not worth it at all imo. As others have said, I would resign and take a volunteer position at a real program if I had to. Don't waste an entire season being miserable.
With your desire to be a good coach, there are plenty of staffs out there who would love to bring you on. I honestly think you'd learn more running a freshman team at a legit program than you would working varsity with this guy.
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