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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 10, 2022 19:44:29 GMT -6
Awesome stuff! Exactly what I was looking for. This is why I enjoy this website, tons of knowledge on a variety of topics. Sent you a dm joris85.
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 8, 2022 20:14:07 GMT -6
There's always a wealth of information here so figured I give it a shot. I'll be coaching middle school volleyball boys, most have never played before but we do have quite a few baseball players that are coming out (I'm thinking great hand/eye coordination) and are coachable.
I'm comfortable teaching techniques.
1) Question is on a simple offensive system & defensive system. I would like to run the Doublewing/Power play of volleyball if that makes any sense.
Any suggestions on an offensive system? I was thinking 1-setter to remain consistent (the kid I'm looking at is a smart kid so I think he can figure it out) but if he is out due to covid, a game or something, we are screwed. A 2-setter system can lead to inconsistent sets etc.
2) What's the most simple for kids to learn? We have good height but I'm not sure how much spiking/blocking will play a part at this age.
Any insight or website resources would be awesome!
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Oct 24, 2021 11:45:42 GMT -6
I'm pretty much between what cs and blb stated, fortunate enough to be quite the minimalist and living just fine below my means yet understanding that money sure does make every thing else easier haha. I'm in a pretty good spot now where I'm at and the only reason I'd leave is solely for the love of football and the opportunity to coach it again. Time will tell!
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Oct 23, 2021 23:43:44 GMT -6
coachd5085 I meant change district, still working in a teacher/education role, but have to take a pay cut because the new district you would be working for pays less, just so you would be able to coach football.
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Oct 23, 2021 17:30:42 GMT -6
Been out the game for a few years, have a situation that might possibly allow me to coach football again albeit with a pay cut in salary. Assuming most of us are involved in education as to what pays the bills, I'd have to change to a district that pays less combined with some other things I currently already do in my position, I'd have to take a hefty reduction in salary just to coach football.
This got me to thinking, how much of a pay cut would you take just to coach football, if any? Assume its the "perfect" scenario, ideal position, situation, for you football wise.
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Sept 17, 2020 18:59:27 GMT -6
OL and DB are the most important positions on the field. But the hardest coaches to find are ones willing to embrace the GA/QC type role. Breaking down film, inputing data, making scout cards. It is such a great learning experience (and helps the coordinators so much) but I have never found such an assistant in 5 years as an OC. Like CQMiller said - everyone wants to coach on Friday. Everyone wants to create and call plays. But finding people willing to work in their role for the "greater good"... that's tough. I would totally be down to do this to learn, are you still in the 559 area coach?
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Apr 4, 2020 12:44:58 GMT -6
I should have specified "harder" but yes, in terms of learning it and then trying to teach it to your players so they can execute it correctly & "play fast"
All great points thus far but just confirmed what I was feeling, that defense is presents a lot more obstacles to learn, teach, and implement
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Apr 2, 2020 15:42:56 GMT -6
"... you have to adjust to every formation you see. It doesn't matter what you signal in, they have to adjust it on the field to the formation. The more formations you see the harder it gets and the less calls you can have..." I agree 100%. Defense has to prepare for everything seen on film (not to mention shifts, trades, motion) PLUS be able to adjust to any trick/crazy formation that they haven't shown on film. How do you as DC filter out what is "window dressing", what may leave you vulnerable in certain areas to run or pass, and then in addition, try to teach that to the kids? Then on game day, do that in real time?? That has to be CHALLENGING
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Apr 2, 2020 13:48:48 GMT -6
Can someone elaborate why offense is harder on Fridays? Technically, haven't you been preparing Offense all week as well
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Apr 2, 2020 12:03:24 GMT -6
I voted defense. With that said, I always felt defense was tougher to prep M - TH but offense is more difficult on Fridays. Absolutely. I can't go wrong calling base defense. In fact I train my guys to do that in case, for some reason, I can't get the call in. That's sorta why I asked the question... How do you signal something in as a DC when you don't even know what the offense is going to line up in? Say you worked a specific blitz or w/e and the offense aligns up in something unexpected, then the ball is already snapped etc. How do you guys work around this?
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Apr 2, 2020 9:54:09 GMT -6
Love to hear your thoughts. I know more offense than defense but relatively none compared to most of you experts here. Defense is reactionary in nature. You have to align based on how offense aligns. Defense reacts on offensive keys. Defense may see a different type of offense every week. Same could be said for Offense but Offense could align in their same sets every week and be fine. Offense sets the puzzle, defense has to "solve" the puzzle Teaching kids offense is like teaching kids PE. Teaching kids defense is like teaching them math?
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Apr 2, 2020 9:03:24 GMT -6
August is a long way off, and the nature of exponential is that they’re very hard to extrapolate very far, the error grows really fast even if the assumptions are correct. It’s impossible to realistically predict at this point. Everyone is trying to one up each other at this point "We were the first to...." "See how much we care!!" I get erring on the side of caution but why aren't decisions being made in like two week segments instead of things several months down the road. I think NY is doing it this way (2-week chunks) and they are the MOST affected. IMO, I don't think it's a one-up on each other thing. I dunno about the rest of you but I'd rather know that most likely, things will be shut down for months at a time. This allows me to plan ahead, buckle down, and prepare whether that be financially, psychologically, etc. I also think that doing it in a 2 week chunk sends the wrong message to the average person, giving them false hope that things will go back to normal in 2 weeks when according to the experts, this thing is most likely to last months.
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 31, 2020 11:53:19 GMT -6
I've only been a HC at the middle school but I think this eye-opening experience for me may help you. I'm sure other more experienced HS HC can add on:
First, know thyself
My passion & IMO strengths are techniques & X&Os (constantly researching & asking questions) and building authentic relationships with players. This is where I can most help any football team. When I took over as HC, it was so administrative which is a fancy word for babysitting (putting out fires, dealing with grades, behaviors, fundraising, parents, attendance, etc. etc.) that by the time I got to the football field to actually coach football I was so drained. The first few weeks was fine but dealing with BS outside of football got tiring as the season drags on.
I'd imagine this problem is magnified 100x as a HS HC and understand you won't be coaching football anymore or at least at a very minimal level.
Now I'd imagine the opposite is true also, if you enjoy working with systems and finding & putting people in places where they can excel, then maybe HC is right for you
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 30, 2020 11:39:22 GMT -6
Just read that Great Britain was implementing 6-months worth of precautions... I know that their climate is different, etc...but that would put us through the end of September. I'm retired now, but just can't help thinking about the local team here in town. They're likely going to be the best team ever fielded by the high school - with a real shot at a state title - and may not even get to play a game. It's a shame... but what can you do? Maybe they'll consider doing a shorten season? Just league games + playoffs? One can hope right
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 30, 2020 10:32:30 GMT -6
Maybe we’ll do what NASCAR is doing go virtual football. Go Madden - and compete online with the teams on the schedule... Have you guys seen the joke that is the WWE? Lol I have to give it to those entertainers though doing all that on TV without any fans and holding a straight face
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 30, 2020 10:31:14 GMT -6
Wait you're right, lets undo a month of isolation and get back to normal all so you can go out to enjoy a movie and eat at restaurants again, that's a MUCH BETTER PLAN I think your perception of why people want this over says far more about you than it does them. Personally, I think it needs to end ASAP because if it doesn't your going to screw this country up beyond recognition. Those people talking about restaurants and sports just want a return to normality as that is all they know. Nothing wrong with that. I think we all want the same thing, I just understand there's going to be sacrifices involved due to the current situation. And based on the current experts, the "cycle" of the virus is just in it's beginning phases so let's not undue everything all because everyone wants things back to normal.
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 29, 2020 10:59:31 GMT -6
Nope not at all the wondering if there will be a football season, IMO that's actually a healthy thing to do. My response was towards some of the ignorant comments I just read, I should've specified but I'll just leave it at that. So, the only way to handle this is as you and others dictate and any other idea is ignorance? Cool. It must be awesome being the smartest man in earth. Wait you're right, lets undo a month of isolation and get back to normal all so you can go out to enjoy a movie and eat at restaurants again, that's a MUCH BETTER PLAN
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 28, 2020 21:21:37 GMT -6
So much ignorance posted by some coaches here holy SH*T!#@%@ all so you can have your football season wow.Then again, I"m not surprised because this is the typical American me,me,me culture. I want football just as bad as the next guy but I understand the current evolving situation based on quick research from medical and disease experts. (You have no excuse you have time to look it up on YT, Google) I find it hard to believe the ones complaining truly understand some key concepts here exponential growth, why we can't have a miracle cure in 2 days, why we need to isolate. GOD DAMN FLAT EARTHERS mentality And this is from someone who isn't even "seriously" (young healthy no existing pre-conditions) affected by the disease YET I'd be damn ashamed of myself if I were to spread this to someone's dad, mom, brother, sister, grandparent, grandma, etc.. So you're pissed because coaches are asking others thoughts on whether there will be a 2020 season? I don't think anyone here is disregarding or ignorant of the devastation this pandemic has caused on multiple levels, maybe people just want something to look forward to? Nope not at all the wondering if there will be a football season, IMO that's actually a healthy thing to do. My response was towards some of the ignorant comments I just read, I should've specified but I'll just leave it at that.
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 28, 2020 21:08:35 GMT -6
So much ignorance posted by some coaches here holy SH*T!#@%@ all so you can have your football season wow.Then again, I"m not surprised because this is the typical American me,me,me culture. I want football just as bad as the next guy but I understand the current evolving situation based on quick research from medical and disease experts. (You have no excuse you have time to look it up on YT, Google)
I find it hard to believe the ones complaining truly understand some key concepts here exponential growth, why we can't have a miracle cure in 2 days, why we need to isolate. GOD DAMN FLAT EARTHERS mentality
And this is from someone who isn't even "seriously" (young healthy no existing pre-conditions) affected by the disease YET I'd be damn ashamed of myself if I were to spread this to someone's dad, mom, brother, sister, grandparent, grandma, etc..
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 14, 2020 1:47:13 GMT -6
Due to all the social medias blowing up with coronavirus I finally decided its time to edumacate myself on it. This is a 45min Q&A with an actual ER doctor (local to my area) that answered a lot of my questions/concerns if anyone is interested. Apologies if I'm spreading the hysteria, delete thread if that is the case. www.fresnobee.com/news/coronavirus/article241187566.html
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 13, 2020 16:08:32 GMT -6
I second wolfden12
Go to youtube, type in guided meditation
Don't knock it till you try it
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 8, 2020 13:06:53 GMT -6
Coaches have mentioned (as a guy who lifts weight pretty much every day I agree with) something amazing/psychologically happens when you go from thinking you were NEVER able to do something to now being able squat 300+ lbs, bench 200+ lbs, clean 225+ lbs etc. You start to think...what else can I do? If I can move this much weight, can't wait to use this on the football field. That is confidence
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Mar 6, 2020 1:47:40 GMT -6
Awesome & glad to hear you're acting on this! Some decades down the road when I feel like I've learned enough sufficient things I hope I can share it as well. Also learned & used a lot the last time we chatted
Slight feedback: Haven't had time to watch but it seems like you're going through plays & blocking schemes for full house T. I'm always interested in the philosophy & why of an offense, what type of personnel for each position, and WHY you should consider running this offense vs another type (PROS vs CONS). Maybe an idea for future episodes?
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Dec 23, 2019 3:10:22 GMT -6
In the article linked by coachdubyah, Johnson stated he would coach again under the right circumstances cause it was too much trying to coach with "one hand tied behind your back". Now I think I know what he's referring to since it was GT but anyone care to take a shot as to what he might be referring to?
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Dec 21, 2019 5:51:14 GMT -6
NCAA 14 I was studying the Flexbone at the time and ran it ingame as well (although with Texas A&M ) had some insane online record 350-50 losses. My real life record, not as good, now if I can just get everyone on the same page and control the QB might be a different story
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Dec 10, 2019 2:28:38 GMT -6
How long, hard, etc. do you pursue kids in an attempt to get them to come out and play? Currently at a school where sports is an afterthought due to arts being emphasized. But I hate losing so I'm trying to recruit whatever is left. I mean, I feel like there's a point where even if i get the kid to come out, what if the Sh*#$% attitude shows up (since I pushed so hard to try and get them to come out)? Literally like begging them to play. Would have been a waste of energy/time/effort...
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Nov 21, 2019 1:53:25 GMT -6
We always face at least one team who runs, as I call it, "Sling Dat B!!CH" They have a few good athletes. QB is a freak who runs around til he sees someone deep, then he slings dat b!!ch. They're usually good for 1 long QB run and a few deep balls a game. Keep everything in front of you and they wont score more than 6 (they never have a kicker) We also see the massive, slow white team running triple option who feel the need to run rocket every other play. Their smallest OL is bigger than anyone on our team yet luckily for us they wont give the dive more than 8 times a game, usually cuz they're in 3rd and long after we gang tackle their "fast" kid for a loss on rocket. Do you think the two teams you mentioned would have performed A LOT better with proper coaching?
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Nov 19, 2019 3:25:46 GMT -6
Great article posted a while back that really opened my eyes (life changing)
Add Value & Help take S*%# off HC plate
That's what I'd do if I ever get back into HS again
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Nov 19, 2019 3:20:15 GMT -6
Full-pads gotta be game ready when you start the day
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Post by badtotheflexbone on Nov 9, 2019 0:57:09 GMT -6
This kinda happened already at an extreme level. Look up the story for Sean Peyton coaching his son's youth team when he was banned from the NFL from a year. He couldn't stop a Singlewing youth coach and ended up getting demolished in the championship game. Different context but same idea
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