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Post by aceback76 on Dec 28, 2020 9:33:01 GMT -6
Usually during their Spring Clinic1 Any luck or suggestions on getting time when there is less of a crowd or if they don’t really do a coach’s clinic? Contact the recruiter who does YOUR area & SCHEDULE a visit! If you still coach Middle School get the HS your kids will go to to give you his contact info.
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Post by aceback76 on Dec 28, 2020 9:17:06 GMT -6
I’m looking at trying to visit a couple of colleges this off-season. Those of you that have/do visit schools when is the best time to contact them? When do you typically visit? I know spring ball is more than likely the common time. Usually during their Spring Clinic1
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Post by aceback76 on Dec 21, 2020 18:20:34 GMT -6
Some trivia that might be of interest to fans of "Pro-Style" pass offense: In the last phone conversation I had with (the very gracious) Ray Perkins, he confirmed the origin of the "Erhardt-Perkins" Pass system. This is what Belichick used with Brady:
1. Sid Gillman taught Jack Faulkner (with the Chargers in 1961) 2. Jack Faulkner gave it to Red Miller (with the Broncos in 1962-64) 3. Red Miller taught it to Ron Erhardt (with the Patriots in 1973-76) 4. Ron Erhardt gave it to Ray Perkins (with the Patriots in 1974-77)
It all went back to "El Sid" (Gillman). I have an article about Sid Gillman's "influence" coming out in the Feb. issue of AFM Magazine (online).
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Post by aceback76 on Dec 12, 2020 12:13:19 GMT -6
Ray Perkins, who spent nearly four decades as a college and N.F.L. coach and was best known for succeeding Paul “Bear” Bryant at the University of Alabama, his alma mater, died on Wednesday at his home in Tuscaloosa, Ala. He was 79.
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Post by aceback76 on Dec 1, 2020 23:05:33 GMT -6
Starting a program from the very beginning, there is nothing and I mean nothing but a campus with students and interest. No field, no equipment essentially there is no program. But there is a want and a need at this school for a football program. The funding is there and plans are in place to begin building a field, weight room, locker rooms, purchasing equipment etc. There is already an athletic program that participates in Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball and Baseball. They want to start with a feeder program and gradually work their way to play a Varsity schedule within 3-5 years. What would your top 3 priorities be in building said program once you took over? IF you can find this book, it was a "Godsend" to us in starting a new program: "Building from the Start" by Bill Peterson Waco, Texas: Advertising and Marketing Associates, 1971. [First Edition]. Hardcover. Royal 8vo., 335pp., dozens of detailed diagrams illustrating offensive and defensive formations. -- About seven pages with some text underlined in red pen. Near fine / very good. Item #9844 "One of the best football books ever written. The coach and author, Bill Peterson, is the father of one of college football's most prestigious coaching trees. Joe Gibbs, Don James, Bobby Bowden, Bill Parcells and many others all worked under Peterson."
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Post by aceback76 on Nov 30, 2020 6:04:13 GMT -6
Anyone in here ever got out of coaching and education? Was it worth it? No? Chance to make more money vs teaching/coaching. Thoughts? Get out of Education = YES (thank God for our VRS retirement system), & out of coaching = NO (that's why college was easier than HS)! PS: I don't worry too much about money. I found it necessary to marry a rich woman (WITH "looks"), & also lucked into an inheritance from a rich aunt who passed at 102 (God rest her soul)!
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Post by aceback76 on Nov 26, 2020 12:17:14 GMT -6
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Post by aceback76 on Nov 15, 2020 11:27:39 GMT -6
From Players' Offensive Handbook (has also been used as one of our weekly "Morale Messages"):
DISCIPLINE: Discipline keeps you from acquiring bad habits that will, in turn, hurt you and the team's performance. Your discipline will give you the strength to overcome adversity.
MENTAL DISCIPLINE: a. You must be mentally ready to play as well as being physically ready to play. b. You must stay away from mental mistakes. A mental mistake by one player can cost the team a touchdown or stop a drive. c. Mental mistakes usually result in not concentrating in meetings, practice or not studying handouts. d. Learn your assignments and take pride in doing so.
PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE: a. Discipline yourself to stay in shape in and out of season. b. Be disciplined to play with the minor aches and pains of the game. Know the difference between pain and injury.
CONSISTENCY: a. This is the key to being a great player or having a great team. b. Playing your best and holding together under all circumstances game after game. c. Work to be consistent every day. Improve and you will be more than consistent - will consistently improve!
INTENSITY: Giving your best at all times. Give a total commitment to the job you are doing. Don't let up when you are ahead, and don't give up when you are down.
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Post by aceback76 on Nov 11, 2020 15:09:40 GMT -6
We went from being a very disciplined on field team (execution, doing what you are supposed to be doing) to undisciplined team. I am at a small school so finding someone that can "DO THE JOB" is not always that easy. What are some things that you do to create more discipline/execution/get the job done mentality with your team? Remember that "DISCIPLINE PRECEDES MORALE". Put some starch in your backbone & insist upon it (enforce it )! You can't win without it, and once it is lost, it is very difficult to get back! Be realistic in what you ask from them, but hold them accountable to GIVE it (concentration, attention to detail, etc.). Hire only assistants that are good disciplinarians!
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 24, 2020 8:36:25 GMT -6
Look for a copy of "FOOTBALL GAME ANALYSIS" by Michael Stoeber (U of Fla,). 2012 XOS Digital copy.
I have one but don't know where they can be found now.
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 14, 2020 18:01:09 GMT -6
Has anyone here ever been, or know someone who has been an NFL Quality Control coach/Coaching Assistant that would be willing to talk to me about possibly breaking into it/details about what it entails? I'm currently coaching at a small college, but ultimately I would like to get to the NFL I have a friend (retired NFL OL Coach) who did this in 2003. I still have some of his break downs on NFL Running Games from that period. Also have another friend who did OFFENSIVE Quality Control work in the SEC in 2019, & did film cutups off all Pass Coverages used in the SEC in 2018. These two examples show some of the type things (details) you would be doing! Contact me if you wish to see these.
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 14, 2020 10:31:39 GMT -6
Legendary college football coach Howard Schnellenberger is recovering after a scary fall in early August. On August 10, reports surfaced that Schnellenberger, 86, had suffered a fall in his home in Boynton Beach, Florida, and was placed in a South Florida rehabilitation center.
According to ESPN’s story of the incident, Schnellenberger was suffering from a collection of blood outside the brain, identified as a subdural hematoma. But while the fall was no doubt serious, it appears he’s moving towards being 100 percent again.
In a statement posted on a joint Facebook account between Schnellenberger and his wife Beverlee, Schnellenberger was described as being, “in the first quarter,” of his recovery. However, the update appeared to be overall a positive one.
“Spoke to Beverlee and she says Coach continues to work to get better,” the joint account posted. “She says it will be a slow process, that they are in the First Quarter, and that Coach is going to keep working and intends to win in the Fourth Quarter like always!”
Many are interested in the update of Schnellenberger’s health because of his resume and his place in the history of college football. When listing some of the memorable coaches in the history of the game, Schnellenberger always cracks the list.
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My Note: Look at how many fine (older) Football Coaches have passed away recently after serious falls (or OTHER accidents): LaVell Edwards, Lindy Infante, John McGregor, Howard Mudd, etc. Let's pray that Coach Schnellenberger makes it!
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 14, 2020 10:30:00 GMT -6
2 Situations I experienced in calling plays: 1. As Head Coach calling the plays (& coached QB's as well) I wanted to be on the sideline (to communicate face-to-face with the QB). 2. As an "OC" in College, I preferred to be in the Press Box. PS: UNLESS the play caller is the Head Coach or the QB Coach, I recommend the Press Box. Actually coached with a guy who was the HC/DC and stayed in the box. Obviously you have to have a strong staff and he did. He won a couple state championships, so it seemed to work for him. Each their own I guess. That is true (each their own). If the HFC or OC want to be in the "box", that's fine, but I DO want my QB Coach WITH the QB on the sidelines (face to face communication is ALWAYS better than a phone call - look someone in the eye when talking with them). A BIG rule on our offensive staff is that only ONE coach is allowed to talk to the QB, so that should be the one on the field!
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 14, 2020 7:49:35 GMT -6
Remember: Half the time the QB is on the sideline, and we must not WASTE this time. We want his QB Coach with him at this time (not in the press box) to formulate an intelligent evaluation within your original game plan!!! I generally agree. But I've enjoyed talking with the QB on the head set. It's easy and simple. And with Hudl sideline we can literally look at a play together. I like to "look him in the eye" (I can "read" a lot of things that way)!!! Some head sets go on the blink, etc.
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 12, 2020 9:09:28 GMT -6
Remember: Half the time the QB is on the sideline, and we must not WASTE this time. We want his QB Coach with him at this time (not in the press box) to formulate an intelligent evaluation within your original game plan!!!
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 6, 2020 11:35:27 GMT -6
2 Situations I experienced in calling plays:
1. As Head Coach calling the plays (& coached QB's as well) I wanted to be on the sideline (to communicate face-to-face with the QB).
2. As an "OC" in College, I preferred to be in the Press Box.
PS: UNLESS the play caller is the Head Coach or the QB Coach, I recommend the Press Box.
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Post by aceback76 on Oct 2, 2020 6:08:50 GMT -6
We have 32 players and 3 coaches. We do not have a JV. We needs lots of polishing and that includes the 14 that need to play for us. The remaining 18 are just learning the game, however, there's just enough of them to cause chaos and interrupt the flow of practice. I'm leaning toward trying to split practice somehow. For now we're thinking of doing 1/2 line good on good periods to at least get good looks. I'm looking for suggestions on organization of the "leftovers". Should we incorporate them into the other half and run the periods that way, or split them off completely and have them work their own 1/2 line structure? Any other suggestions? Incorporate them into the other half and run the periods that way. 90 minutes at least to 2 hours at most = Individual/Small Group/Large Group/Team segments.
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 29, 2020 13:58:25 GMT -6
How we like it (DRILL PROCEDURE):
1. Coach calls pass for QB to run. At LOS QB Pre-Reads the secondary and tells me the number of Safeties he sees (0, 1, or 2). He also tells me if middle of field (MOF) is "open" or "closed". The Safeties will give away everything.
2. Once the ball is snapped and the QB is in the process of setting up, he keys the "MOF SQUARE" for confirmation of the coverage and the direction of the throw. Based on this "read", the QB decides which receiver to throw the ball to.
3. After each pass, I ask him WHY he made the decision to throw to a particular receiver; the QB must answer, not by merely saying "the receiver was open". He should be able to explain to me WHY, given a particular kind of defensive coverage, a receiver was clear to receive the pass. If the QB does not know this, I will take the QB to the LOS, have the defense get into the same alignment, and instruct the QB to what he should look for in order to determine the type of coverage that the defense had called on that particular down. We do this every time we PRACTICE "7 on 7".
4. ADVANCED: As our QB's get good at the above - a variance we use (to teach coverage recognition of DISGUISES) is to have the defense call a coverage to line up in AND a coverage to move to once the ball is snapped. (I.E. "line up in Cover 2, move to Cover 1"). The QB then calls out the alignment he sees on his - Pre-Snap Look - "looks like Cover 2". He then takes the snap as as soon as he recognizes the coverage being PLAYED (BY his 2nd. step in the drop), he calls out "Cover 1". This teaches all our skill people not only to recognize the coverage but many of the techniques involved in each alignment.
NOTE: We teach specific READS for both QB's AND receivers (with "clues" for "ID"). We set the "timer" for the same time we allot for 3 & 5 step "timing" passes (UTC OR Gun).
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 29, 2020 10:38:49 GMT -6
I'm gonna bite. What is coaching like a wuss? Probably not the best way to put it but I know what he is getting at. I would view them as someone that has no discipline in the program because they are afraid to hold people accountable AND, have probably surrendered "control" of their team to others (Booster Clubs, parents, the players, etc.). Coach Joe "Milquetoast" (a "Wuss") might even start the Supt. or Principal's son at QB even thought his is the worst athlete on the team!!!
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 29, 2020 10:22:47 GMT -6
The master "rebuilder" of downtrodden football teams was Paul Bear Bryant. Even though the "Bear" has been gone since 1983, his book "Building a Championship Football Team" has the best advice I ever saw about that topic, and is certainly NOT "out of date" (except for those who coach like a "wuss"). BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM Hardcover – by Paul W. "Bear" Bryant (Author) I'm gonna bite. What is coaching like a wuss? Dictionary definition of a "Wuss" = A weak or ineffectual person. In other words, a "Wuss" is definitely NOT in "control" of his own program!
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 29, 2020 10:03:43 GMT -6
So I am currently a position coach, hoping to become a DC in the near future. However there is a school that I would like to apply for the HC position when it becomes available again (it does every 2-5 years). So a background on the program. They are perennial LOSERS! They have 32 wins in the last 30 seasons. Only 2 winning seasons in the schools 50 year history. Last season, there was a running clock in 7/10 of their games. The school is located in a poor rural area. Nearest city is an hour away. Enrollment is slightly over 600. It does not appear that it is a situation where all the athletes are flocking to other sports either. Only a few good seasons in basketball and an average baseball program. On average, it appears there is around 25-30 players on the team. I would bet that is including freshmen. I'm sure some are asking why in the world would you want to take this job. So for a couple reasons. First, the schedule. The conference has two really strong teams. The rest are at best average. A few only chance for a win is against this program. The out of conference schedule is very favorable. It's the only show in town in town. There is no worries about competing with other schools for athletes. Also, considering their success, there is decent attendance to the games. I've watched highlights on max preps and there are a lot more fans than I expected. Also, there are a few things that I believe could be quick fixes. Watching those highlights, technique is awful. They do not run a gap sound defense. There are players walking on the field between the whistle. These are things I can fix and quickly! Lastly, who wouldn't want to be the coach to turn this program around. A few thoughts on how I would turn the program around. Obviously it goes a little more in-depth that this. 1) Get buy-in from the players. Create a leadership council that consist of two players from each class. This is the teams voice for when it comes to making team decisions. Obviously I make the final decision, but it would give them some ownership. 2) Recruit, Recruit and recruit some more. You have to grow your numbers. I feel like having given some ownership to current players, this will cause them to help you recruit even harder. Also, you have to try to create energy around the program. I realize this would not be easy. But start with t-shirts and stuff. 3)Keep it simple. Defensively, I would run a 4-4 cover 3 to begin. Stop the run and don't allow big plays. By keeping the playbook limited, it would allow us to focus on technique and tackling. I would allow the OC to run anything they want. Only stipulation is, they can't snap the ball until 3 seconds or less is on the play clock. I want to shorten games and keep it to where we have a fighting chance at the end. I don't want running clocks at the end of games, which has been the norm. Win or lose, I want kids to believe/ see that we are improving. Questions for you. 1) I'm a Defensive guy. Always have been. What do I do if I'm going into the season and still can't find an OC. I know this is a common question, but how do I improve a staff that in all likelihood needs to be completed rebuilt? 2) Raising funds in a poor, rural community. 3) Lastly, I know several will say "I'd never accept this job." Just entertain me for a moment, pretend that for some strange reason you did. How would you make this a competitive program. The master "rebuilder" of downtrodden football teams was Paul Bear Bryant. Even though the "Bear" has been gone since 1983, his book "Building a Championship Football Team" has the best advice I ever saw about that topic, and is certainly NOT "out of date" (except for those who coach like a "wuss"). BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL TEAM Hardcover – by Paul W. "Bear" Bryant (Author) KEY CHAPTERS (relative to the OP): Great information: INTRO: THE REAL "COMPETITOR" CH 1. WHY FOOTBALL? CH 2. THE THEORY OF WINNING FOOTBALL CH 3. MAKING THE MOST OF THE COACHING STAFF CH 12. THOSE WHO STAY WILL BE CHAMPIONS
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 29, 2020 6:33:22 GMT -6
If conducted correctly, it can be VERY useful. Biggest suggestion is NOT to give QB TOO MUCH time (use a TIMER), & have a method of putting rushers in QB's face (but NOT tackling him).
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 26, 2020 6:34:17 GMT -6
Orgeron vs. Leach! Should be "interesting" (CBS at 3:30)!
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 20, 2020 20:07:35 GMT -6
Learned a long time ago that in order to win, you must control at LEAST 2 of the 3 areas to the game (offense, defense, kicking game). A "truism". We are a really young team. It may take us all three phases to win one, but I do agree with you. Best wishes! Just keep their MORALE up, & they'll come along!
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 20, 2020 8:13:05 GMT -6
We had our first defensive shutout at the school I am currently at but lost by a TD because we gave up a pick 6. Was proud of the kids but it sucked pretty spectacularly. Learned a long time ago that in order to win, you must control at LEAST 2 of the 3 areas to the game (offense, defense, kicking game). A "truism".
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 15, 2020 12:10:36 GMT -6
Do you folks have a certain coaching position (OL, DL, QB, etc.) that you find difficult to staff year after year? OL & DB's = where we need our BEST!
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 10, 2020 15:26:15 GMT -6
Assuming roughly 40-50 players each on JV and varsity, what do you think is the sweet spot? If the HFC takes a position = we WANT 5 on each level (if he doesn't we want 6). That would TOTAL 10-12 for both teams combined.
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 10, 2020 13:59:05 GMT -6
I don't give that "title" to an assistant, because once you "give" it, you can't "take it aawy" (for non-performance) without losing a friend. Also - I found that by appointing a coach as a "coordinator", it stifled the creativity of OTHER staff members!
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 10, 2020 13:22:44 GMT -6
Anyone on a staff or been part of staff that doesn't have coaches titled as "Coordinators?" I coach High School. This is my first year on a new staff. I spent the past 6 years on a staff of 5 coaches. The Head Coach was the DC, we had an OC, and I was the STC. It's been a couple weeks on the new staff of 6 coaches and I don't know if I like the non coordinator setup. The Head Coach calls offensive plays and is as close to the OC as you can get. The "DC" role is mainly filled by the head coach but no one has a specific role. I run the special teams by myself. Just curious if there is a better way to make sure nothing falls through the cracks as far as game planning and practice organization. PREFER this approach (titles do not a good coach make)! Staff has a "say" in game planning, BUT I (as HFC) GET 51% of the vote! I CALL the offense at games. Don't have a D-Coordinator, but I let my most trusted assistant CALL the defense from a Game Plan sheet we made up together (while I meet with QBs on sideline).
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Post by aceback76 on Sept 7, 2020 9:01:26 GMT -6
I'm curious what are somethings that all you coaches do to instill discipline within your program? How do you determine the severity of the punishment to equate the action committed? What are some unforgivable offenses in your programs? Lastly, how do you determine when it is time to cut someone loose? Or do you let them cut themselves more or less? Main thought is never have a rule you won't (or can't) enforce. All must be clearly explained beforehand. Unforgivable offense to us (resulting to dismissal) = 3rd unexcused skip of practice (or 2nd if you really need to make a point); substance abuse; & gross disrespect to any coach on staff (or other faculty member).
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