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Post by buck42 on Jul 2, 2014 13:20:20 GMT -6
In the past I have made kids buy team cleats. We have always wore white Nike cleats. Frankly, I have had very little resistance to this. However, Nike is now really only making a $100+ cleat in "mostly white" these days. How important is it for me to stay with this? We wear white socks and white cleats...thoughts?
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Post by buck42 on Mar 11, 2014 20:16:20 GMT -6
Don't over complicate it. I know you feel like you need them but you don't. They will do their own thing later in a game and it will cost you.
I am not a yeller and screamer. I had a kid that refused to try and complete a ladder drill. Instead of wasting my time with him I sat him in a chair outside the weight room so I could see him and so could the class.
While the class was getting the rack set up for the lift I took a buddy of his and a leader outside to talk with him. I told him I didn't have time for quitters and people that chose not to follow the rules I put forth.
He sat there the entire class...took a "0" for the day. However, the next day he worked as hard as he ever has. If it lasts or not I don't know. But I am not going to waste time on him. You will be amazed how much kids respond when they think they are slidding out ta favor with you. If they don't respond positively then move on.
Now I am not a coach that holds grudges but I never forget. We have a kid who quit, 3 more I removed from the team, all sophs or froshs. I told them its a new season so you start fresh. But I also reminded them I haven't forgotten. All 4 are working hard...and 3 of them are in the same class...they saw me handle a rising senior that way they know I'm not messing around with them.
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Post by buck42 on Dec 30, 2013 15:05:21 GMT -6
Baaaaaad idea for him...especially if any of these "friends" are females!!!
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Post by buck42 on Dec 30, 2013 14:37:09 GMT -6
Criteria: 1. Teaching salary 2. Coaching supplement 3. Overall facilities (stadiums, fields) 4. Community involvement (attendance, booster club, etc.) 5. Quality of life in the state you coach (weather, cost of living, tax, etc.) Sorry but IMO the biggest thing is administration support...without it you can not be good for very long...
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Post by buck42 on Dec 1, 2013 9:43:58 GMT -6
In North Carolina we have two year deals so we have to predict two years in advance. Not to mention realignment every four years. This past year realignment hit and we had to schedule five non conference opponents. We have a county rival that's not in our conference which is a toss up every year. The other 4 games we tried to schedule two wins, a competitive game and a game we MUST play lights out to win. It unfolded about like I predicted. My problem is that I lose 24 seniors...BC of our offensive packaged we have 15 starters...14 seniors and 10 more on defense...needless to say we have a reload/build for 2014. However, the same non conference schedule looks a lot more challenging BC of our youth.
I will always try to schedule the non conference with a couple wins, couple coin flips and a game we will need to play really well to win. As I reflect back to my high school days I had no idea who was good or bad across our area. Now I am a HC, I realize that our kids and certainly our parents have very little knowledge about our opponents. Wins bring out more kids...we added about 20 kids in our program after my first year...as we all know Jimmy and Joe win you games!
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Post by buck42 on Sept 15, 2013 19:29:02 GMT -6
We were in this situation this week. We were up 38-0 with 10 mins left in the 2nd qtr. For the game we only got to run 18 plays and scored 8 times. I pulled our starters at the half. My problem is the other coach asked for a running clock, which is fine, but threw the ball every time in the second half against guys that will never see the field again.
Because of all the time run off between plays and the running clock my 2s and JVs didn't really get to play...4 offensive snaps in the 2nd half.
Similar situation last week when we sub in our 2s and JVs and the other coach fakes a punt. It ticks me off when I call off the dogs and coaches and coaches fake punts and throw the ball after asking for a running clock. As I told the official on my sideline "other coaches make it real hard to do the classy thing"
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Post by buck42 on Jul 21, 2013 9:52:09 GMT -6
We wear white Nike cleats and white socks. I don't let kids wear visors until later in the year when the excessive heat and humidity is gone. I do tell them to take them off in rain games.
I don't care about other stuff as long as its not too much look at me!
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Post by buck42 on Jun 18, 2013 20:11:41 GMT -6
Uh he did see the doc....actually referred him to doc that did my surgery. My buddy said doc said he can play through the pain or have surgery.
Question is if a position that would be better to "protect" him? I know its football and can predict...but some areas that have less...any ideas?
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Post by buck42 on Jun 15, 2013 9:12:49 GMT -6
A buddy of mine asked me this question last night and I didn't have a 100% answer
Say you have one of your best players that has a knee issue. He is cleared to play through it, nothing torn just issues with cartiledge and meniscus. He plays QB,WR,OLB and FS....we know the game has risks but where can he protect himself the most? He has college potential....with a 4.0+ gpa
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Post by buck42 on Jun 14, 2013 15:29:49 GMT -6
Agree with NewPride....
I have two printed up at school and they can look at them any time in my office.
I have given it out to my coaches from time to time but not my hand signals.
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Post by buck42 on May 21, 2013 15:05:49 GMT -6
Call it Run Thru...it's amazing how it changes the mindset
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Post by buck42 on May 17, 2013 19:16:12 GMT -6
If you are not available to coach maybe your not as good a fit for a lot of coaches. You can probably coach circles around me but if you can't be there its tough on a HC. Practice schedules rely on everyone being there, film breakdown, game planning etc.
There are some solid coaches that get out of teaching/coaching and are in the area, however its hard for me to invest much faith in a volunteer or a guy that has work issues. Not BC of coaching ability but BC of all the other stuff surrounding it. You can't give him a position BC he will miss a practice and his group will have to be changed and then it effects other coaches that are there and more importantly the kids if his message is not in tune with other coaches. If you throw in the fact that coach gets paid the same as the others then I would rather find someone else who can coach full time or not fill the spot...at least then your not counting on him.
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Post by buck42 on May 13, 2013 14:30:22 GMT -6
Thought I was the only one!!
I had a JV HC that decided to change the O...formations, plays, terminology everything. Needless to say that didn't go well. BC of our situation I addressed it with him and he refused to change. I then began to record every instance he didn't do as instructed. It took an act of Congress and my laying every single detail that he was to perform for him to walk away. He was a guy that was passed over 2-3 times for head job which was hard to do considering he was a size 8xl!
He caused friction with my staff and I am hoping that things will be better but there are two more guys on staff that have strong ties to him.
I wish I could hire some of those that have applied but not able to with this economic climate in our area.
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Post by buck42 on Apr 29, 2013 20:41:37 GMT -6
Many things went into my question but the comments made me start to think. However, I kept coming back to number and ability of coaching staff. If we could run our programs like college programs we all would....but not the case.
I also feel the OL and QB are kind of the last guys to play both ways. There is a lot of merit to playing one way. I have discussed with a close buddy of mine who will 2 platoon again this yr. Last year they two platooned with 32 kids. Obviously he had light numbers for depth but he has 5 coaches on both sides of the ball
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Post by buck42 on Apr 29, 2013 18:09:17 GMT -6
Like you guys I am a football junkie. However, I don't have assistant coaches that can or will commit to the same degree. My DC is also our basketball coach and he is doing a solid job balancing the two sports, there are a few areas I have discussed with him to improve and he is making an effort. However, he has his off season workout now also. The other assistant coach on staff coaches baseball and I am hopeful he will join our skill development next week. The rest of our staff is not at the school.
I am not as worried about the spring as I am the summer and during the season. I have 102+ kids on a list that say they are playing football. You and I both know that all of those wont be eligible or play but I feel solid that 85+ will. We avg about 63 a day lifting and about 25+ are coming from the middle school. My question is how can I best organize and run a practice with limited coaches? We have two coaches on staff (DC and the asst baseball coach) and one community guy that has job issues, one that coaches at MS but comes up after they practice and one that comes when job let's him. Of course simple answer is "hire more coaches"...I am looking for ideas how to coach 85+ kids on jv and varsity with really 3-4 coaches?
Help!!
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Post by buck42 on Apr 22, 2013 19:09:30 GMT -6
I have talked bout way and a half before and really that's what we do with pretty much everyone but our QB. We are a 2a school so not huge but not tiny. Its really our QB I am stuck on...I think we are better on D with him and better on O...just know we are screwed in big games and playoffs without him.
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Post by buck42 on Apr 22, 2013 19:04:47 GMT -6
Good input so far....
S73...think its more like 9-10 mins...we averaged 55 snaps a game...double that and include 10 special teams plays that's about 120 plays at say 5 seconds a play...works out to 10 minutes...but I get your point...
My biggest concern is our QB...he is a player on both sides and we have no one close on either side....but we must change everything if he gets hurt...I know he can get hurt on O as much as D(happened last year) just nervous
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Post by buck42 on Apr 22, 2013 17:33:31 GMT -6
I am curious to you guys thoughts of playing kids both ways. I refuse to lose (again, made mistake before) with my best players standing beside me BC the don't play offense. However, worried that I may need to play too many both ways. Also, what about a QB...he broke his thumb as QB last yr and came back a week later as a stud on defense....but our offense changes dramatically without him....thoughts
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Post by buck42 on Jan 9, 2013 19:26:43 GMT -6
Gabehc16,
How do you breakdown film? You said each coach had responsibilities for tagging opponent film...what are those responsibilities?
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Post by buck42 on Jan 1, 2013 19:46:33 GMT -6
We do a Leadership Program and I post points weekly. We also post maxes on the board outside the weight room. After our next max I am going to post in the cafe along with their attendance percentage.
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Post by buck42 on Dec 28, 2012 20:17:26 GMT -6
Another thread talked about how much "time" was spent watching film on you opponent. My question is how do you and your staff breakdown film for you opponent? As an offensive staff, what do you look for from the defense. Defensive guys what details/tendencies do you break down about your opponent? Most importantly how do you breakdown the responsibilities within your staff, who does what?
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Post by buck42 on Nov 4, 2012 12:53:43 GMT -6
Larrymoe,
I am interested to see what my assistants say now that our season is over. I am curious to what they will say as well. I already know what most of the concerns will be, likewise I also know what most of my staffing adjustments will be next year.
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Post by buck42 on Nov 3, 2012 20:22:50 GMT -6
Schools out at 2:45
3:00 last minute film 3:45 bathroom 4:00 per game meal 4:30 nap time in wrestling room 5:30 to field house, tape, dress 6:15 specialty out 6:30 team flex 6:50 Indy D 6:57 Indy O 7:05 Team D 7:10 Team O 7:15 Specials 7:18 off 7:23 Captains Walk
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Post by buck42 on Oct 29, 2012 18:19:32 GMT -6
Gentleman,
I have wrestled with this the past few years at different schools. Currently, I am at a smaller school with about 30 varsity players, frankly we can't afford to get someone hurt in practice.
How much contact do you have in practice? I know it varies from day to day and certainly deeper into the season...but I'm looking for some details and logic behind the decisions.
Thx in advance
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Post by buck42 on Jul 26, 2012 20:09:57 GMT -6
I call it "Mini Camp" and its just like any other summer workout...with the exception of County Fair. Our Mini Camp is four days before the 1st day of "official" practice. It continues for the first two days of official practice. My kids must get 6 days of county fair to play. Selling point to attend "Mini Camp" is after the first two days of official practice they are in shoulder pads for county fair...which is very much no bueno!
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Post by buck42 on Jul 13, 2012 17:55:16 GMT -6
Guys, I need some suggestions. My wife and I needed to relocate back closer to home so I took a new job about a month ago. The old HCs son wanted the job and didn't get it....well he decided to leave this week (best for long run probably) but it leaves me with one coach. The coach left is a good football mind but he is limited in his abilities because of physical limitations.
We had a 7v7 last night and I ran the whole thing...it was fun but tiring and I know you can't be successful long term by yourself.
I have one coach coming for sure and the administration is saying the right things about helping hire new coaches...but we all know how that goes.
We are off next week for vacation and our coaches clinic so thre is some time to adjust but we start mini camp July 23rd and first official practice is July 30th.
My question is based on what I have not what I may get as far as help how can I best organize everything that needs to be done from wt room, county fair, individual, group, team, etc....
Thanks in advance...
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Post by buck42 on Oct 1, 2011 18:55:26 GMT -6
Go talk to your HC and suggest speaking with the ADMIN. Honestly, as a full time sub you are in a bind because frankly they could release you very easily and probably not think twice about it IF you are rumored to be involved...
Kids lie to get attention and they want to make a scene...make the ADMIN aware ASAP and DOCUMENT IT! Heck, I would probably follow up with an email thanking the ADMIN for speaking with you about the issue so that you have something to fall back on...
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Post by buck42 on May 5, 2011 7:31:31 GMT -6
As a head coach I decided to assign a day for our assistants to be in the weight room. I cover the weight room on Monday, our DL coach on Tuesday, our DC on Wednesday and our OL on Thursday. I am there after school pretty much everyday also. I think this allows our coaches to be seen on a regular basis but not to burn them out. We do have other coaches but they are either in another sport or off campus.
The winter was tough because it was really just me and one other coach that could do anything and I was starting to get burnt out. This has helped me ALOT as a HC be able to delegate and handle other things after school.
In North Carolina we are only allowed to have "skill development" aka practice with 21 players in the spring. We were able to combine the coaches lifting days with the days that they would get the most contact with their poistion groups.
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Post by buck42 on Apr 17, 2011 13:24:51 GMT -6
We keep track of who attends every workout session in the off-season. It is easy to see those that ate attending and working hard are getting MUCH stronger than those that do not attend. I cell phone #s of my players, I am always texting them about the weight room, I find them at lunch, I continue to voice my expectation.
In the end, I will do my depth chart with the kids that have been there and I place the knuckleheads that don't show up at the bottom. I also TRY to throw in some extra conditioning if I can get away with it, since we can not make wt room attendance mandatory either.
No matter what and how good, they will NOT start n our scrimmages and will not start in the first game...they will not be captians and I will also adopt the I will not nominate them for all conference, all-area, etc...it doesn't take but a couple kids to mess up and YOU standing firm to make believers out of them.
I love this quote...The harder you work the harder it is to surrender
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Post by buck42 on Mar 28, 2011 7:45:37 GMT -6
We started 3 freshman this year on offense alone. With two of them we brought along slowly, they were offensive lineman and we continued to watch them on the JVs and realized after 4 games that we needed to make a youth movement and go ahead and pull them up.
The third freshman started at WR from the first game. I took the program over in June and we really had only 1 WR that was varsity caliber. We mixed and matched in the preseason but we just didnt feel that anyone was better than the freshman. We were able to get a few skill kids out from the school and it allowed us to play the freshman on both JV and V. In hindsight I would have tried a little harder to find another WR so that the freshman could have played a few early games on JV. His confidence was shaky for a while. However, so far this spring he looks really good!!!
We were soooo young last year it was nuts...6 returning letterman (one was a kicker) we only had 13 seniors (only 5 that had seen the field before in a varsity game) and only 4 juniors in the program!!! It was a long year...but hopefully 2011 and 2012 will be the benefit of the tail whippings we took!
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