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Post by cwaltsmith on Feb 4, 2019 9:40:31 GMT -6
We are looking at trying to do this this coming year. It had always been my thought process that you had to have 100 guys and 22 really good players to do it. We will never have either of those... However, I have changed the way I think. As said above... unless there is a ton of difference in 1 and 2... why not play them 1 way?... our problem with being tired in the 4th quarter up front is this... our guy weighs 210 and is blocking a guy that weighs 250 and is stronger than him... so even if he goes both ways too, we will wear us down simply because of strength and size. And you can always play the 1 in crunch time if he is a little better just not the whole game
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Post by cwaltsmith on Dec 17, 2018 8:05:19 GMT -6
I believe total and complete vertical alignment is the best way to go to help a program if its possible. I understand as some have said that it isnt possible in some places. In other places its legal but not possible because the high school doesnt have control of the middle school... I have been in places where the middle school coach doesnt think the middle school kids can run the offense the high school uses for whatever reason. So if you cant convince or cant legally do it as a whole... Is there some explanation in that other thread, or by you, as to how it can be illegal? I take it there's nothing against the public laws of the state about it!? So then is it something about the rules of the athletic ass'n intended to stop unfair recruiting by restricting the activity with younger children by staff of a member institution? Or restricting the flow of $ to prevent a farm system from developing? In the other thread some guys from California said it would be considered recruiting and be illegal in their state
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Post by cwaltsmith on Dec 13, 2018 10:57:19 GMT -6
There is a play calling thread here that has turned into a thread about this so I thought id make a new one...
I believe total and complete vertical alignment is the best way to go to help a program if its possible. I understand as some have said that it isnt possible in some places. In other places its legal but not possible because the high school doesnt have control of the middle school...
My question is this... what is the most important thing to vertical align...
IS IT...
Play names and terminology or,
Drill work or,
what is it??? if you could only align 1 thing what would it be
I have been in places where the middle school coach doesnt think the middle school kids can run the offense the high school uses for whatever reason. So if you cant convince or cant legally do it as a whole... what area would you want to try to influence to better prepare your incoming freshmen?
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Post by cwaltsmith on Nov 26, 2018 7:42:38 GMT -6
HATE IT... DUMBEST THING EVER IMHO... doesn't help the kid at all.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Nov 20, 2018 8:11:59 GMT -6
I don't agree with everything he says but its a very good article with some great points. I think too many of us do things because thats the way its always been done. I like a lot of what he says.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Nov 9, 2018 16:31:24 GMT -6
i guess some want to seem tough and tell kids to block it out... IMHO this generation doesnt do well with that bc they have never had to lol. We always have tried to make it as comfy as possible. We bring 2 heaters in and put at each end of our sideline pointed inward. This warms sideline up by about 10 degrees... Also keeps your game balls warm. A warm ball is always easier to throw and hold. I do tell guys that are gonna play to not wear anything they havent practiced in.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Oct 29, 2018 6:35:35 GMT -6
Did it once couple years back... Played our rival last week of regular season, got matchedup with them week 1 of playoffs... reg season game i was close for while and they ended up beating us pretty bad. playoff matchup, we added a couple wrinkles that they hadnt seen and showed our kids how if they had trusted the plan more we would have won the week before. Won be 7 in playoff game
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Post by cwaltsmith on Sept 19, 2018 6:33:38 GMT -6
If you're "in the booth" and not calling plays, your primary role is to feed the guy calling the plays with information he needs to hear (that's your real job up there). If the guy you're giving information doesn't tell you what to feed him, just reiterate the obvious (spot, d&d, time if is relevant and TO count). Here is a breakdown of useful information from the box brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/01/game-communication.htmlspot relevant substitutions/injuries State the Obvious Reminders Ball Distribution Play Charting Tendencies Opponent Clues Real Time Stats Great article !
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 23, 2018 8:14:13 GMT -6
Had a coach that had spent the 1st 2 yrs at a new program helping out with varsity (he was a carry over from the last staff, local guy, loved by kids, ended up mainly being stat guy and get back coach. After yr 2 I had opportunity to ask him to move to middle school and hire a better coach in his place with the varsity. Head middle school guy was a 1st year teacher straight out of college and was new to area. Pre season went ok getting ready for first game. Got killed like 42 to 14 ... after the game (I wasnt able to go) I called the HC to see what happened. During Pregame warm ups the DC installed the Prowler defense... This was when it was just starting to be seen on TV some. He told the kids if he called it that they were to creep around presnap and then on the snap, go whereever and do what ever they wanted to. 1st play ... he called it ... they did just that.. and Offense ran FB dive for 70 yd td .... they scored everytime he called it ... finally HC told him not to call it again.
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 18, 2018 9:54:10 GMT -6
Me either lol
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 18, 2018 9:32:47 GMT -6
Its not a high school chart... HS has 25 second play clock.... the chart is telling you how many seconds have to be left to guarantee a clock run out while taking a knee. If it is 1st down and the opponent has x number of time outs, the clock must read this time or less to be able to take a knee and run it out. HOWEVER, I have no idea why there are 3 different times on 1st down column and the times are right for high school imho
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 18, 2018 7:58:54 GMT -6
To me , you definitely need quality loyal staff, you have to get to work in weight room for sure, all the stuff mentioned. But you better find a way to get those kids excited about playing and more importantly, excited about playing for you. If you can do this, all the other stuff will be easier.
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 17, 2018 12:52:50 GMT -6
Some folks use their fons as planners... I personally like the old hard copy. Also, do a end of the day run thru and plan thru for the next day every night before you go to bed.
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 14, 2018 7:50:31 GMT -6
Its a scrimmage. If a league team beats you because they figured you out from playing you in 7 on 7 or a scrimmage... well then game planning might need some tweaking. They are not gonna see anything in those that they wont see in the films you trade.
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 14, 2018 7:34:48 GMT -6
Half rounds hand shields and dummies
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 11, 2018 8:00:45 GMT -6
Spring can be frustrating.... Spring sports players not being there is biggest reason. Well that and you putting players into the fire some for the first time. I always try to tell myself during spring to remember that you arent preparing for a playoff game on Friday. As Aaron Rodgers would say... R-E-L-A-X... Try to remember, that anything you get accomplished in spring is a bonus. You don't have to be maxed out ready to play a real game. Test things out, see if kids can handle certain things. I try to always remember this quote..."Things are never as GOOD as they seem, but they are never as BAD as they seem either."
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 2, 2018 8:37:35 GMT -6
I have a high school freshman girl and a 5th grade boy at home. Do I want them to get a free education and then go on to make money playing the sports they love.... ABSOLUTELY!!!! Will they??? probably more than likely not. I guess my rant was at parents more than kids. Its been my experience as a coach, that kids get it way more than parents. Your kid doesnt have to start as a Freshman on the Varsity team. hey dont have to play point gaurd or bat 3rd. Relax enjoy your kids ride and let them enjoy it.. because it will be over quickly.
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Post by cwaltsmith on May 2, 2018 8:01:16 GMT -6
Pet peeve of mine right now.... Too many kids are about making the NFL or MBA or MLB or whatever. How about just enjoy the experience, be the best you can be at what you do and let the chips fall. I understand its financially driven, and there is no way to go back, but there is nothing wrong with being a good high school player contributing to your TEAM and building relationships that will support you and help you the rest of your life. Actually about 95% or more thats all they ever will be and thats ok... rant over lol
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Post by cwaltsmith on Apr 30, 2018 6:51:08 GMT -6
I wanted to do something like this when I 1st started as HC. The main reason we stopped was the heat on the yellow dogs in August. Try riding hour and half or 2 hours in 100 degree weather wearing a shirt tie and long pants. Its definitely uncomfortable, and kids lose valuable fluids. Plus, as asked before WHY?. I understand wanting to look good and classy, same can be accomplished with making tees and shorts in my opinion.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Apr 25, 2018 6:30:51 GMT -6
From my research, it is not about pulled muscles... It is about getting the muscle to perform at an optimal level. When a cold muscle is stretched, micro tears occur. These micro tears hinder the immediate performance of that muscle. By doing a warm up an athlete minimizes these micro tears. Its about preventing injury also but main purpose is to optimize muscle performance. Kinda like for years people didnt lift weights to help in sports performance.... and they were great players, and you don't have to lift weights to be good, but it sure does help optimize your chances!
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Post by cwaltsmith on Apr 24, 2018 7:21:10 GMT -6
I have been to 3 NFL games the last 3 years, including showing up an hour early because we were attending stadiums we had never been to. Not once did I ever see anyone do a static stretch. Indianapolis VS Jacksonville, Washington vs Cleveland, Atlanta vs Buffalo. zero static stretches. 4 Eagles games in 2 years saw it at all 4, mostly individual though, not team Perhaps it varies from position to position and team to team But they dont do it to a cold muscle. Static Stretch still has its place and purpose, But stretching a cold muscle tears it and damages it and causes it not to perform at peak levels. Can players do it and still play ... of course, but muscles need to warm up 1st.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Apr 17, 2018 8:49:06 GMT -6
We have non negotiables for each position...
Ex = DBs never let WR behind you in zone coverage. Never let man inside in man coverage
DL don't get reached, LB keep PS shoulder free..
As far as rules go, I think you definitely need standards and high ones, but be careful painting yourself in corner.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 27, 2018 7:24:35 GMT -6
In the words of a pretty good coach out of Green Bay.... "Gentlemen, this is a football."... Assume nothing, explain everything.
Had a big lineman one year, his first day with the OL, we wanted to just see what he could do. So in the huddle I called the play... I looked and him and said block down on the 1st man inside. He proceeded to go to the line and on the snap, dive straight through the legs and under the DL closest to him. I asked him what he was doing and explained that I had just told him what to do... He said "I did it coach... I went down as low as I could get and went inside his legs"
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 26, 2018 8:12:06 GMT -6
I know some of you have said this is pointless and over rated... I kinda disagree. Leadership on a team is VITAL!!!!. Now i agree alot of the leadership council stuff is lip service or for show. However, I have never been a part of a good team that doesn't have good leaders. Obviously, everyone would hope to have natural born leaders that just happen. However, that isn't always the case. And when it isnt, we can sit around and blame our lack of leadership for our terrible record, or we can do something to try and change it. It wont happen over night, and won't be easy or 100% successful. But I think some of the stuff mentioned above is a great start to getting kids to learn how to lead, and identify who to follow!
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 26, 2018 7:14:45 GMT -6
I don't know any strength coach that advocates static stretching of a cold muscle? ?? zero... If you know of one, I'd like to know who it is and talk with them. Every ounce of research I have seen over the last 10 years has said this is terrible for muscles.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 23, 2018 12:52:47 GMT -6
Get on the field and put it into practice! You have to walk the walk. Its one thing to read books and talk to people at clinics, its quite another to see if you can put theory into practice. You have to try and get it done, mess it up, make mistakes, and then at the end of the season, self evaluate. You'll put in something that you thought should have worked...but it didn't. WHY? Lesser coaches will run home to mamma and say things like "We don't have the Jimmy's and Joe's". That's a cop-out. NO ONE has the Jimmy's and Joe's they want...but some still win! How does THAT happen? This is where knowledge meets experience and is the food of self-evaluation. The more you have read and studied, the easier that self-evaluation will be when you combine with actual experience. Above all...put it on the field. That's what the kids do. Then read another article, go to another clinic, and try it again. AGREE with this alot. And when you progress... you can take that stuff you go from book, clinic, message board, .... and adapt it to your jimmy and joes. Instead of griping about not having the players, learn to maximize your players abilities, and cover up their weaknesses by morphing the techniques and schemes youve learned.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 23, 2018 8:19:00 GMT -6
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 12, 2018 8:25:02 GMT -6
We have a 6 quarter rule, but it is self enforced. Most JV and FROSH games have started playing 2 20 min "quarters" instead of 4 10 min quarters. This helps kids not break the 6 quarter rule. I have always been told that there is no real punishment, unless a kid were to get hurt and then you wouldn't be covered liability wise if you played more than 6 quarters.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 8, 2018 8:11:59 GMT -6
It's been my experience that some people don't trust that you have their best interest at heart when training athletes from your sport. From your post, I believe you do & I think your AD needs to see that. However, I know alot of coaches that are against the weight room for their sport. IDK why lol but its true.
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Post by cwaltsmith on Mar 6, 2018 14:41:11 GMT -6
Easier said than done... but if it is important to you then make it important by making tough consequences. If its not a big deal then don't make it a big deal. If being on time is a huge deal to you... then make playing time a consequence for being late. If you don't then don't.
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