dcoach84
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Post by dcoach84 on Jul 3, 2008 8:06:29 GMT -6
What do you guys think about this? At the time, I am a young coach trying to learn what the heck is going on. We are in the offseason so most of our time is spent in the weightroom at this point. The last half hour or so of practice, the HC takes the team outside and we stretch....and then he lets the guys play a pick up game.
This occurs on a regular basis. In addition, we are encouraged to "coach up our guys." I had two different HC's do this. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this. Does anyone else do this? Is this normal? Thanks.
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Post by oguru on Jul 3, 2008 9:49:40 GMT -6
Well it depends if your allowed to have coaching contact with your players during the summer. Wisconsin allows five contact days where coaches can coach their players.
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dcoach84
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Post by dcoach84 on Jul 3, 2008 9:52:28 GMT -6
As far as I know, we were allowed to have contact with our players at that time.
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Post by airraider on Jul 3, 2008 10:32:11 GMT -6
We played a game as a part of our normal off season program that we called "fleet ball".. have heard it called several different things.. razzel dazzel.. cajun rugby.. whatever.. the ole 3 downs to score.. can throw the ball from anywhere on the field..
a few years back.. we had NO QB coming in.. 1st and 2nd string guys were both seniors that we just lost.. the junior classes QB was a big slug who threw only 10 passes his freshmen year.. and mostly ran QB sneak if he was no handing it off.. the sophomore class QB couldnt throw the ball more than 20 yards.. and freshmen class.. their starter moved.. and the backup.. wasnt any good.. and quit to play basketball..
so.. we had NO QB.. well.. during this off season.. here is this freshmen kid playing QB in fleet ball.. (was a CB on the freshmen team).. was slinging the ball.. perfect passes.. good vision.. quick release..
long story short.. he was our starter that year as a sophomore.. his first year ever playing QB.. passed for 2400 yards and 30tds.. led us to a 13-1 season and a semi-final appearance..
heck, it gets your kids running around non stop.. and it allows you to see who can and will compete.. as well as see who can throw and catch..
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Post by touchdownmaker on Jul 3, 2008 14:59:57 GMT -6
What do you guys think about this? At the time, I am a young coach trying to learn what the heck is going on. We are in the offseason so most of our time is spent in the weightroom at this point. The last half hour or so of practice, the HC takes the team outside and we stretch....and then he lets the guys play a pick up game. This occurs on a regular basis. In addition, we are encouraged to "coach up our guys." I had two different HC's do this. I was wondering what your thoughts are on this. Does anyone else do this? Is this normal? Thanks. I dont think this is PRACTICE as much as it is CONDITIONING. pretty typical for a team to lift then play some type of fun conditioning game. |
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wccoach
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Post by wccoach on Jul 3, 2008 15:03:28 GMT -6
We are not allowed to coach football skills except during designated days during the summer workout period. Many times after lifting and conditioning, many of the players will get together and play a game of flag football. They have 2 of the seniors pick teams and they go and play. Just like we used to do as kids in the neighborhood. I think it is great that they enjoy the game enough to want to get out there and compete against each other!! They could just as easy just go home and play video games or watch TV. Some of the other coaches have expressed concern about somebody getting injured, but they could get hurt doing anything during the day, so what the heck let them go play. I did ask our D-1 QB recruit to not play wide receiver and stay away from trying to cover anybody on defense, but the other guys on the team told me they would not let him do that even if I had not said anything about it. It is great to see the team excited about football and smart enough to protect a player that they know we need to be good this year.
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Post by coachorr on Jul 3, 2008 15:06:12 GMT -6
Open gym? I look it like "open-gym" for basketball. Can the basketball team open the gym and have guys come down and play? So, this is the exact same thing for football in my mind.
As long as you are not putting on a clinic and or putting on the pads. If a coach really wants to coach, then I think he can have two players at a time being coached by one single coach, or he can have a parent or non-staff member come in and run some sort of practice.
I think touchdownmakers comment is perfect. "Fun conditioning".
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