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Post by nuhusky82 on Jan 12, 2009 8:52:17 GMT -6
What do you coaches think about a short weekly film session with interested parents on the upcoming HS game?
It's been way too many years since I played and saw film. I would love to know what to watch for on our offense and defense every week. My only misgivings are you could get "that" parent that wants to question play calling or playing time etc. I would just love a quick 1/2 hour of "this is the opposing teams O and D and these are the types of plays we hope to counteract them."
Does anyone do this and how does it work?
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Post by sls on Jan 12, 2009 9:32:19 GMT -6
I do it every week and think it has educated a lot of parents. I tell the parents that I will point out mistakes that kids make and if they can not handel hearing that, do not come. I explain what we saw, how we thoguht we could attack it, and why it did. did not work. I have about 80 kds 9-12 and will have between 10-20 parents ev ery week.
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Post by tothehouse on Jan 12, 2009 9:32:34 GMT -6
1. Yes, we have some parents come in and watch film sessions. One dad was on sabbactical and came to every practice....big fan, big supporter, big believer of the coaches. He just watched...never said anything. Just likes being involved.
2. Yes, we'll watch film with the parents that have questions. "Jimmy should be playing more". Ok mom, come on in and we'll show you why Jimmy isn't playing that much. When this occurs not only is mom there, but Jimmy is too. Usually Jimmy is way too embarrassed to be there and the problem dissolves.
I don't have a specific way of how this occurs. We don't have a plan for parents watching, but we encourage all parents to show up to practice if they'd like.....for film and/or football.
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Post by coachcastleman on Jan 12, 2009 9:39:55 GMT -6
The coach that was at my school before me use to show the game film to the parents on Tuesday nights. I have not done this and nobody as really said anything about it. By Tuesday night I am totally focused on the next game and really don't want to hash out with a parent why we called a certain play on 3rd and long or whatever the case may be. I know there are some parents who would watch and learn and then there are others you would turn it into a gip session. I choose to not give them that opportunity.
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Post by brophy on Jan 12, 2009 9:47:46 GMT -6
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Jan 12, 2009 9:50:06 GMT -6
I think it's a good idea.
I'd like to include it as a Football 101 type-thing for Moms and Dads. Show them on film different things we're looking for, maybe from years past.
I'd also DEFINITLEY use film to show persistent parents what we see. This is another reason to film inside drill/7 on 7...
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Post by aztec on Jan 12, 2009 10:25:19 GMT -6
Our last 2 Head Coaches both show the game film at the Booster Club meeting every Tuesday night. They watch for about 40 mins and review the game and play calling. It helps parents understand the ins and outs of the game and what is working and why certain plays didn't work. It also helps with the though process as to why certain plays are called. The parents who attend really like it and are very appreciative of the process.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2009 11:31:10 GMT -6
I would never do it, not because I don't want to be questioned about why someone isn't playing or why we didn't call this or that because those conversations are out there anyway. I guess I don't ever want to put parents in a position where they now feel they know everything that you do and become too comfortable with you.
I like the "them" and "us" approach with parents. It seems like every now and then we get someone posting the question "how do I deal with the parent who. . ." and you fill in the situation. I think if the parents are brought in like that then they think they're an "us" rather than a "them" and you have other problems.
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Post by sayahk on Jan 12, 2009 12:56:46 GMT -6
Our program does this. We meet at the local Pizza Hut for pizza and a movie. We show the game film from the week before. It has been a positive for us, but it's all positive when you are winning games.
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Post by coachcathey on Jan 12, 2009 20:44:50 GMT -6
I think it depends on where you are, and the program. I don't think showing video to some of the parents of the kids would have made any difference. For some parents it would be a great educational tool, because they don't know whats going on during a games.
One parent was always worried about his kids stats instead of the record, told me once after his kid played a poor game(3 tackles), that he had way more tackles than that and would play the rest of the season for the stats instead of the team. That didn't work out to well, especially after I told him that if that message was relayed, I would relay a bigger one by benching for him for the rest of the season. I don't think it happened because he got quiet quick and hung up.
To beat that he was a preacher.
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Post by nuhusky82 on Jan 13, 2009 8:12:02 GMT -6
Thanks for all the great suggestions. I think I will ask the coach if he is amenable to a pizza and film review. Sounds like fun to me. Hopefully learn a little something.
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Post by red2slam on Jan 13, 2009 10:09:11 GMT -6
Coach, one film session a week makes nobody an expert. Why would you want to keep the people who ultimately decide your fate as a coach away and un-educated?
Educate them, let have a piece of your world......One technical answer is normally enough to shut that parent up.
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Post by fatkicker on Jan 13, 2009 13:58:28 GMT -6
as stated above, the parent film session can be a good thing....
especially if you know how to keep control.......you can't allow it to become a gripe session.....
there shouldn't be any specific comments about players offered unless a parent asks a specific question......
keep the normal topics about basic schematic issues.......why do you trap the 3 and veer the 1.......things like that....
why does the outside linebacker have pitch responsibilities? he just let the quarterback run by him, but he did nothing wrong......
i wouldn't replay the tape over and over while watching little johnny miss the tackle for the 15th time......
it could help in explaining to joe parent why you felt like the toss was the right call even though it lost 4 yards......
tell 'em what you want 'em to hear....
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