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coachweav88
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Tangible goals Dec 3, 2008 19:50:42 GMT -6

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Post by coachweav88 on Dec 3, 2008 19:50:42 GMT -6

I'm working implementing a theme for our team next year, and I'd like to give them some tangible goals to aim for in practice and in games. I need some help brainstorming.

1.What are some measurable actions players can do that demonstrates Effort.

examples : No loafs. loafs= change in speed, or being passed by another player.

all 11 people get to the football on defense.

Everyone plays until the whistle blows.

2.What are some measurable actions players can do that demostrates Enthusiasm?

examples: Any time a player makes a good play, he needs to be congratulated by at least 8 people.

No negative body language.

3.What are some measurable actions players can do that demonstrates Execution?

examples: no missed assignments, no penalties
(offsides, etc.)

Now these aren't the best examples, in the world but I'm looking for some input. I don't want to be out there yelling "Give Some effort!" or "Be enthusiastic!" I'm looking for things that we can set as objectives that if they are done, we can say that we gave effort or that we were enthusiastic. Just trying to be extremely clear with my players.

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kr7263
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Tangible goals Dec 4, 2008 7:36:56 GMT -6

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Post by kr7263 on Dec 4, 2008 7:36:56 GMT -6

I think the only way to measure these types of things is to film it and aggressively grade the film. Or have one coach assigned to measure this. However, the kids must understand what you want and why you want it done that way. We do a defensive swarm drill in which all the kids must swarm to a coach. when the kids get there each coach has them do different things - yell / chant / holler / break down etc followed by some type of physical task - up downs / push ups or what ever. We try to teach the kids to be excited and enthusiastic on every play.
I remember hearing the late Randy Walker talk about turning around the attitudes at Northwestern. At the end of a grueling conditioning period he would force the kids to be enthusiastic - IE yelling, screaming clapping. At one point he would say "back on the line, there are some guys in the back no doing it." He said he might not see them but he knew there would be a freshman or two hiding in the back.

jpdaley25
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Tangible goals Dec 4, 2008 8:36:32 GMT -6

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Post by jpdaley25 on Dec 4, 2008 8:36:32 GMT -6

We set goals and give rewards and punishments. For example, our offensive goal is to get four yards on first down and our defensive goal is to hold the offense under four yards. Then we run 5 first down plays. The winners get a shot of gatorade, the losers do 10 updowns. I call it giving them something to play for, and it really gets them competing. Something like that might work for you. The side with the most enthusiasm, get the reward, the side without gets the punishment. Eventually, they will all be so enthusiastic that they will tie and you will have the level of enthusiasm that you want. After that, if the enthusiasm dips, just use the punishment, or you could start the competition over again. It's not real measurable, but it may achieve your goal.