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Post by jsucoach79 on Nov 11, 2008 8:09:00 GMT -6
I am looking for suggestions on what awards you guys give out at the end of season abnquet without giving a MVP. I do not believe that you can preach team all season and then have a MVP at the end of the season. I am looking or ideas or things that have worked in the past. As always thanks in advance
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Post by jgordon1 on Nov 11, 2008 9:25:58 GMT -6
We never give out an MVP or any award for that matter. IMO.. it's just a bunch of crap because the conversation inevitably comes down to let's give Joey the best left guard award this year because he didn't win anything. see it happen a hundred times and will happen at our league meetings tonite. Our HC talks in depth for a good minute for underclassmen and 2-3 minutes about each senior. I takes a while but it is nice. He also gives each senior a football and a beautiful picture of themselves. he is talking about giving them a lamp made out of a football helmet this year
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Post by rideanddecide on Nov 11, 2008 9:37:32 GMT -6
Our kids vote for 4 awards.
Most Valuable Lineman
Most Valuable Back
Most Improved Player
Team Captain
Of course as coaches we can always overrule these.
I guess I just believe that if you aren't giving any awards then forget about your all-conference nominations too. I don't see the difference between nominating a kid for All-Conf, but refusing any other awards based on the team concept.
Of course, this comes from a guy who was nominated by his teammates as the teams most valuable lineman. I remember how much this meant to me, but it never diminished any concept of team.
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Post by kboyd on Nov 11, 2008 10:30:25 GMT -6
We have an award named after the team - we are the Plainsmen so we have a Plainsman Award. This goes to the kid who selflessly did whatever was asked of him and played hard for his team and the love of the game. As an example, this year's winner is a kid who played RB for us last year but was needed at guard and played without a single complaint. When asked to do some double duty and play DL as well at times, he jumped right in with a smile. Great kid who just wanted to play and help the team.
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Post by jgordon1 on Nov 11, 2008 11:01:36 GMT -6
We have an award named after the team - we are the Plainsmen so we have a Plainsman Award. This goes to the kid who selflessly did whatever was asked of him and played hard for his team and the love of the game. As an example, this year's winner is a kid who played RB for us last year but was needed at guard and played without a single complaint. When asked to do some double duty and play DL as well at times, he jumped right in with a smile. Great kid who just wanted to play and help the team. Is this your only award? If it is I love it.. years ago we used to give a similar award but it usually went to a kid that didn't get a trophy. we called it a "leadeship" award. funny thing it never went to a captain |
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Post by kboyd on Nov 11, 2008 11:26:49 GMT -6
No, we have all of the regular awards as well and the Plainsman Award isn't necessarily given out every year either. We make a point that this is a special award only given out when truly deserved.
We also have another non-typical award - the John Flikweert Memorial Award - which is named after a father of one of our players who died in an accident while his son played for us. John and his son were in a horrific car crash that killed John and put his son in the hospital with some serious injuries.
The award goes to a kid who overcomes big odds/tragedies to play this game we love. John's son came back from his injuries to start for us on a 10-0 team and he was the first winner of the award. This year's winner is a kid who beat leukemia and football is the first team sport that he has been allowed to play. Great, coachable kid who will be a pretty solid player in the near future.
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Post by John Knight on Nov 11, 2008 11:43:39 GMT -6
We give out one trophy other than 4 year letterman. It is a Special teams award based on points awarded during wins. Each part of all special teams are worth points. The more Special teams plays you are on the better chance of getting the Award.
It goes to different types of players every year.
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Post by knighter on Nov 11, 2008 11:56:08 GMT -6
see www.coachwyatt for the Black Lion award information. Only award I give at the end of the season. |
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Post by IronmanFootball on Nov 11, 2008 12:07:15 GMT -6
i always liked most "outstanding" player over valuable. everyone has equal value... right guys?
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Post by superpower on Nov 11, 2008 12:20:43 GMT -6
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Post by jgordon1 on Nov 11, 2008 12:56:40 GMT -6
see www.coachwyatt for the Black Lion award information. Only award I give at the end of the season. WOW.... Awesome.. read the whole thing... Very detailed |
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Post by knighter on Nov 11, 2008 14:05:54 GMT -6
jgordon glad u liked it. don't even have to be a DW team to be allowed to nominate and give this award.
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Post by jgordon1 on Nov 11, 2008 14:21:12 GMT -6
jgordon glad u liked it. don't even have to be a DW team to be allowed to nominate and give this award. How long are are the essays you have written? Has the award ever been denied? the way the criteria is written is sounds hard to get and might not be awarded to you every year |
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Post by knighter on Nov 11, 2008 14:32:37 GMT -6
Never been denied, and I have always simply written a letter to Coach Wyatt pointing out why my nominee was nominated and pointing out evidence of why he was my selection. Coach Wyatt is a personal friend of mine. Email him and check it out, be sure to mention you heard from me (Brad Knight) and Super (Greg Koenig) about this fantastic award. I am sure you will find him most helpful in letting you know the requirements necessary. It is not anywhere as time consuming as you think. My nomination letters have usually been 2 or 3 paragraphs is all.
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