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Post by dacoachmo on Aug 20, 2008 9:41:50 GMT -6
Game one this week...
What have some you forgotten and as a result always have a reminder for next year...
mine, if we are on the road bring a whole set of pads for equipment issues and have directions yourself,
make sure the starters have a "helmet buddy" that is a reserve player.
go over personnel groupings and special team lineups NUMEROUS times!!
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Post by coachwoodall on Aug 20, 2008 9:58:49 GMT -6
Game one this week... What have some you forgotten and as a result always have a reminder for next year... mine, if we are on the road bring a whole set of pads for equipment issues and have directions yourself, make sure the starters have a "helmet buddy" that is a reserve player I make them physically touch each piece of equipment as I call them out before the bus pulls out of the parking lot. |
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Post by cltblkhscoach on Aug 20, 2008 21:51:36 GMT -6
Always bring extra (if on road):
Mouthpieces
Pads
2 Jerseys
2 Pants
Helmet/Shoulder Pad Kit
Emergency Contact List
We've got our first game this week with all of 25 kids, and 5-6 of them are freshmen that won't see the field. Pray for us and good luck to all!
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Post by coachbdud on Aug 20, 2008 22:35:51 GMT -6
MOUTHPIECES!!!
i dont know if everyone else has the same problem. but most of our kids cut the strap off of theirs so at some point they end up losing theirs...
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Post by kboyd on Aug 20, 2008 22:59:15 GMT -6
Yeah, we're big on having our "man in a bag" with extra mouthguards.
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Post by coachcoyote on Aug 21, 2008 0:42:53 GMT -6
Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. Don't wait 'til the last moment to do. There's always too much to do, even with a check list. Assign someone trustworthy. Don't give it to the rookie. He's probably leaving brown stains because it's the 1st game. If you can't count on him, then give 2 rookies a list, walk them to the room, re-lock your door, and let them have at it. HC's, you have enough on your plate, delegate, delegate, delegate. That being said, something will still not be there. Pair up your coaches and have them take some of the load. If your the old timer, guide 'em or they'll never learn.
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Post by kurtbryan on Aug 22, 2008 8:13:14 GMT -6
IF you are playing an away game....lots of things can happen regarding Potential Traffic problems between your school and the site of your away game:
1. Road Work
2. Major Detours
3. Increased Traffic Congestion
4. LOST Bus Driver
** Leave Earlier than Usual...!
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Post by coachbw on Aug 22, 2008 20:18:47 GMT -6
Extra jerseys in case of blood incidents. Also, I don't know why, but it seems like we tend to forget (or have non working) dry-erase markers on game nights.
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Post by mitch on Aug 24, 2008 19:12:28 GMT -6
Tighten all the screws and check all the fittings on helmets. Make sure all the shoulder pad buckles are taped up, and check for any shoelaces that need replacing (shoes and shoulder pads).
It always seem like equipment issues creep up on 4th and 1 with the game on the line.
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