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Post by coachbb on May 26, 2023 18:48:30 GMT -6
TOG remembers all about "Prime Prep"!
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Post by coachbb on Oct 31, 2021 19:32:49 GMT -6
Won a game 90-32 a few years ago.
Believe me, we weren't even trying to run the score up. We had all backups in on offense, and our third-string RB busted runs of 51, 55, and 65 yards on the first play of some series.
However, the other team continued to pass the ball for incompletions- meaning their series only took about 15 seconds off the game clock.
This situation sounds bad, but since then I'll always reserve judgment on these types of situations. Sometimes you just run into a team that quits in the middle of the game, while your back-ups (who have been itching to make their mark all year-long) are hungry and fired up.
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Post by coachbb on May 19, 2021 7:58:46 GMT -6
1. Like some others have said, you have to make the OL feel special. Eating first, getting first dibs on equipment, special shirts. Don't just pay lip service to the OL being most important- put it into practice.
2. Establish a clear "No block, no rock" mentality at all offensive positions. Make everybody on the team understand blocking isn't something that the OL only does.
3. Don't let the other positions complain about "lack of blocking" or other B.S. related to the OL. Get that sh*t out of your program.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 13, 2021 9:10:01 GMT -6
We work Thursday morning before school- start at 6:30 and finish by 7:45. Next class starts at 8:25.
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Post by coachbb on Sept 11, 2020 9:02:07 GMT -6
Titles might be meaningless in the "small" picture of things, but titles are pretty important for assistants who are looking to move-up and eventually become HCs themselves one day. Good assistants usually have career aspirations of their own, and I know many districts that won't interview someone without experience as a coordinator or HC.
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Post by coachbb on Dec 16, 2018 10:49:38 GMT -6
After having seen the entire list of 5A & 6A coaches...It is encouraging to know that my district pays me better than 47 5A/6A HC's. Although, I'm paid nowhere near the top of any coaching salary list. I do find it humorous that on my contract (and it shows up as itemized pay on my check stub) that I get $30 for a cell phone. $30? It's better than nothing, no doubt, but what plan can you get for $30? Tracfone? lol I am not only the HFC, I'm also the district AD. that means I'm on the same administrative contract (days) as that of any other upper level district administrator (campus principals, asst supts, and supt) Common sense says, the more days you work, the more money you make. Similarly, the more responsibilities and duties you have, typically, the more money you get paid. this isn't to disparage or make light of what any other district employee does but as the HFC/AD I have more duties and responsibilities than quite a few others. therefore, my compensation is greater than the others. am I compensated in a fair and appropriate manner compared to other employees? guess that depends on who you ask. but, i'm not giving back any of my money, lol. I'm not saying you should give back your money- just donate it to me instead...
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Post by coachbb on Dec 10, 2018 9:49:33 GMT -6
A couple of notes.
1. Most of the schools are pretty high-income and pay pretty high for base teaching salaries.
2. This sample was only limited to 6A and 5A schools, which means the total enrollment for school is at least 1800+ students, with schools like Allen and Duncanville over 5000 students. The smaller school levels probably pay comparable to other states.
3. Almost all HFCs in Texas are administrators- either a district-level athletic director (in charge of every sport for the district) or a campus athletic coordinator.
4. Many of these coaches have been in education for a long time with a lot of experience- some of them are 25+ years.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 18, 2016 19:49:06 GMT -6
Looking to purchase new knee braces for my OL this year- does anyone have any good recommendations?
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Post by coachbb on Jan 5, 2016 22:11:10 GMT -6
I know one longtime member that will be there I'm betting you could probably track this guy down fairly easily, too... just ask any of the staff on site. They'll point you in his direction - and hopefully won't say too many disparaging words I will ask around to see if I can find the longtime member, as well. Hope to finally put a face with some of the names from this board. Hopefully you don't meet his wife... she might tell you how she really feels about him.
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Post by coachbb on Jun 8, 2014 13:46:46 GMT -6
One factor to consider is how the player will affect your program long-term. I've been at my current school for about two years and this school hasn't had much success for almost a decade and a half. There has been very little winning at the varsity and sub-varsity levels. We resolved to rebuild the program from the ground up by changing the culture of losing. That means we are going to try and win as much on the sub-varsity as the varsity. We want our players to have an expectation of winning when they get to the varsity level. Last year we had a winning JV record for the first time in many years and this has created a lot of enthusiasm with the younger kids.
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Post by coachbb on Mar 2, 2014 16:01:52 GMT -6
Powerlifting teams are ubiquitous in Texas. I can't think of any HS athletic program that doesn't have one.
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Post by coachbb on Feb 26, 2014 19:54:54 GMT -6
I will be there
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Post by coachbb on Jan 26, 2014 18:04:56 GMT -6
I would never retire a jersey number at the high school level for play on the field.
Now, a situation like slvcoach- maybe.
I would also consider it if my school produced an NFL HOF caliber player. But those kinds of decisions are made wayyyy into the future.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 10, 2014 10:19:41 GMT -6
Guess you just have to make a judgment call since you are familiar with the personalities involved.
Its not the DC's staff, its yours. Is there a good reason that the potential DC doesn't want a particular individual on the defensive side of the ball? Might want to figure out why he makes that statement (maybe there has been a serious conflict in the past, or the DC is afraid of another individual cutting his nuts off, etc). A statement like that would already raise a red flag with me about this potential DC's loyalty and professionalism.
Do you feel that this type of thing is going to be a recurring problem? If so, then this individual is going to cause you more headaches down the road and doesn't need to be a DC. If you don't believe this is going to be a recurring issue, then look at finding a way to shuffle your staff.
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Post by coachbb on Oct 23, 2013 18:02:05 GMT -6
I've been in a district in Aledo. I know many of these coaches personally. Believe me, they weren't running it up in any way, shape, or form.
At the first school I worked at, their back-ups could still run the ball down our throats. I wouldn't have been surprised to see their second-string beat our first-teamers.
Not a smart thing to tell a second- or third-stringer to not go hard. Real easy way to get someone hurt.
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Post by coachbb on Jun 23, 2013 15:45:01 GMT -6
UIL? We use a points system and we have probably over 80% of our kids at every lifting session we do. UIL is the governing body of athletics in Texas.
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Post by coachbb on Jun 3, 2013 19:05:11 GMT -6
Drag a PVC pipe a couple times.
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Post by coachbb on Apr 25, 2013 15:36:24 GMT -6
My thoughts on the issue:
1. Can you turn an average player into a good player by having him specialize? This is usually the best option because it can keep your other players fresh while developing depth. This also allows more kids to contribute which keeps the parents happy, keeps your other players fresh which helps you out at the end of the game, and keeps your players fresh for the end of the season.
2. You can still platoon and find special ways to keep your best players involved. Get them a special package of plays, or a certain series where they can go in on offense. Get your speedster on the field and run jet sweeps or counters to your jet sweeps.
3. Sub your bigs on defense, and your skill guys on offense. Don't mess with your OL, and rotate guys in at the skill positions. This is the easiest way to package your stud.
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Post by coachbb on Apr 7, 2013 17:35:20 GMT -6
Here in Texas we have an athletic period. It serves as a PE replacement.
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Post by coachbb on Apr 6, 2013 19:49:49 GMT -6
Here in Texas, only the two largest classifications can have spring ball.
The main benefits of spring ball:
1. You actually get more practices in 2. Practicing in 80 degree weather instead of 100 degree weather 3. Allows you to install schemes than can be repped over the summer during 7 on 7 4. Allows you to evaluate players over the summer
Main problems 1. You have testing/baseball/track 2. Less time for installation in the summer (big deal if you have a lot of move-ins) 3. Players can lose interest quickly with no games in sight 4. Have to get the logistical stuff done (equipment, big hassle towards the end of the year)
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Post by coachbb on Jan 8, 2013 14:41:50 GMT -6
I'm just thankful that we have a football coaching board where every topic isn't like this:
"ne1 have a facemelter playbuk?"
"I do!"
"coach send me that blah blah blah" x 50
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Post by coachbb on Oct 16, 2012 5:38:22 GMT -6
Welcome to coaching MS/JH football.
No easy fix. The kids simply have to learn how to play the game. This comes with experience.
Keep your scheme simple, teach proper alignment/fundamentals as much as you can, and don't stress yourself out. At this level, its usually about having studmuffin athletes that are older (and more physically mature) than their peers.
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Post by coachbb on May 24, 2012 14:26:06 GMT -6
NE Texas
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Post by coachbb on Apr 15, 2012 9:24:52 GMT -6
No spring football for jr. high in Texas.
Big schools usually have 4-6 coaches at the jr. high.
Small schools usually have 2-3 coaches with some high school coaches coming down and helping.
We play 8 games and that's it.
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Post by coachbb on Feb 14, 2012 13:56:24 GMT -6
Excuse, how? I guess you have never been a high school coach. If you have, then you would know that to be successful you need symetry in your feeder and high school programs. With this thinking, why even have the freshman or JV mirror the high school? I mean, what difference does it make? Based on this thinking. I always take exception when HS coaches say that they NEED symmetry between rec league programs and the HS program. Maybe it helps. I don't know because I've never been in a HS program with a rec program that is directly linked to us. I've seen too many good HS teams that don't have control over youth feeders to consider it a necessity. Depends on the age of the feeder systems. Before 6th grade, it probably isn't a big deal. 7th or 8th grades should be running a simplified version of the HS systems.
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Post by coachbb on Feb 14, 2012 13:53:19 GMT -6
Maybe the reason the high school program is not successful is because the lower levels do not run their systems. That'd be among the most ridiculous excuses I've ever heard. Maybe one of the most ridiculous things I've ever read.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 9, 2012 4:08:28 GMT -6
More is better. Find ways to get your kids more playing time. Find other schools to play. Play an extra quarter. Do an intrasquad scrimmage.
You never know- one of the kids might turn into a player.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 8, 2012 19:23:35 GMT -6
Donated some of it to other coaches.
Kept some for wearing around the house, painting, etc. Good to have a HC that doesn't care if you wear stuff like that as long as it isn't in front of the kids.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 5, 2012 14:06:47 GMT -6
start at 6:45 am. usually some form of conditioning/weights (still dark; dew on ground, etc.) 1st period of school day is freshmen athletics. 2nd period starts at 8:45 usually off the field by 8:20, 8:25 basically, get them an hour & half mon-wed. thursday they start at 7:15 - so friday, no before school - start when school starts. That is really interesting, is this the norm at school districts in your area? Do all freshman have to play a sport? Not to speak for Huey, but freshman do not have to be in athletics. However, there are usually are a large enough number that the school will provide a separate athletic period for freshmen.
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Post by coachbb on Jan 2, 2012 15:46:04 GMT -6
I've never understood the need for "grading". At the end of every game you get a grade on the scoreboard. 1. You can find out which players are performing better than others; this can let you know if you need to make a change at a position. 2. You can communicate with the players about their overall performance. This gives you something more specific than "good game" or "bad game."
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