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Post by mhcoach on Jul 27, 2010 6:05:46 GMT -6
Coaches
Why is it I can only see the negatives after the first practice?
Last night was our first official workout as a team. Several players missing(vacations), players thought they worked hard(not up to my standards yet). Some very good things, but I can only see what we need to be better. After practice I gave my prediction(we will only win 2 games). Last year I thought we would win only 1 game. After 33 years you would think I would have a better thought process. Perhaps this is the way I have to look at things.
Thanks guys I needed a place to vent, any support is appreciated.
Joe
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Post by utchuckd on Jul 27, 2010 6:37:52 GMT -6
Just remember, everybody else is facing the same issues. That's what always got me was assuming everybody else had perfect attendance and were having great effort and great practices. Then I talked to the other coaches and we're pretty much all in the same boat.
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Post by coachbrek on Jul 27, 2010 6:43:43 GMT -6
I have never understood why Parents feel the need to go on vacation the week youth football starts.
We have registration in May and give them IMPORTANT dates to remember like when practice starts.
Yet they say oh we just wanted to take a family vacation before school starts, and thats fine, but those kids never catch up that miss the first week of practice.
However I will say the first practice does not make or break the season.
At least you are out practicing we don't start until Aug 16th I am getting anxious to get started.
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Post by coachmsl on Jul 27, 2010 6:54:56 GMT -6
After practice I gave my prediction(we will only win 2 games). Last year I thought we would win only 1 game. Heck Sounds to me like this team is gona be twice as good as last years National Championship team? lol msl |
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Post by mhcoach on Jul 27, 2010 7:32:21 GMT -6
Coaches
Here are the negatives:
1) No real LB's. The best looking LB was ta Sam & is our starting TB. Mike is a real work in progress. No Will or anyone who looks like they fit the bill. We are hoping the Bolt is one of the players on vacation. No depth.
2)No backup QB. The possible backup decided to play elsewhere, he was also a LB candidate.
3)No depth at the skills.
Positives:
1) OL & DL should be strong, looks like we will even have some depth.
2) Starting QB should be very good.
3) TB is a real player & should carry the load.
Now the question is where do I get the 4 or so players we need. Gonna have to beat the bushes all over Charlotte.
Joe
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Post by daveinsarasota on Jul 27, 2010 7:32:42 GMT -6
I am the same way. Just remember to focus on the very basics to get htem back into the mode. You know this. I have to remind myself of this as well.
They won't be in mid season form until mid season....
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Post by mhcoach on Jul 27, 2010 7:51:38 GMT -6
D I S
I'm not hoping for mid season form, I would settle for any form. Worked hard on basics last nite. Intend to go slow, we really focused on fundamentals. Spent more time on Miami Tackling circuit then I would like, but I get it's the first nite. Need to find a way to turn up the intensity level.
LOL....... I think for the first time most of the players saw the mad man last nite. I had a blow up at a DT not hustling. There was a look of shock on most players faces. I know I will spend the rest of this day trying to work out these issues.
Joe
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Post by daveinsarasota on Jul 27, 2010 8:29:33 GMT -6
D I S I'm not hoping for mid season form, I would settle for any form. Worked hard on basics last nite. Intend to go slow, we really focused on fundamentals. Spent more time on Miami Tackling circuit then I would like, but I get it's the first nite. Need to find a way to turn up the intensity level. LOL....... I think for the first time most of the players saw the mad man last nite. I had a blow up at a DT not hustling. There was a look of shock on most players faces. I know I will spend the rest of this day trying to work out these issues. Joe Create a sense of urgency...not only in you, but in the coaches as well... Keep them moving though the drills...quickly, quickly, quickly...get them to understand we have to move now. Always move...always run. Run to water break, run to take a knee...always run. you don't have to sacrifice quality...if a guy doesn't do a rep right, have him move on to the coach who will provide remedial instruction, and continue with the drill. When they don't run, no matter how unimportant it may seem....make them do up down's. I try not to do this, but early on, it is inevitable. If players are NOT focused, and moving, I halt the drill and do up down's. I don't yell...I just say "get 'em up"....trust me, no player on my team wants to hear those dreaded three words... It may seem like a waste of time...but by doing it early, I don't have to do it later. The players get the point by the third practice...and I have them for the rest of the year. And they know full well, that I will up down them in a heart beat, no matter what time of year it is. That's my method... |
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Post by mhcoach on Jul 27, 2010 8:47:06 GMT -6
D I S
Good advice! Similar to my approach, I just feel as they haven't "bought in" as of yet. Every year coaching an almost completely new group get's me down. We have only 2 returners from last years squad. I know this group will come around , but I guess I'm never comfortable till the last game.
Joe
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Post by gameface on Jul 27, 2010 8:54:40 GMT -6
I am with coachbrek, we don't get to start tryouts until the 7th of august. I hate the wait until we get started.
Last year after the draft our first practice, I thought to my self I drafted a bunch of little people, I leaned over to my assistant and said we are going to get creamed. there were a couple of kids I didn't even remember drafting. the first week was basic skill's. you know walk and chew gum at the same time type stuff. that whole week there are other teams around us working on offense. I felt the same as you, but it was a great season. I would lighten it up though, it is your first week don't go all Rambo on them or they will tune you out and dread the whole season. do some fun drills get them to buy in before you pull out the up downs till they puke method.
Make it fun and you will get more out of them. I don't mean let them get away with loafing or taking plays off. but mix it up with some drills that get them excited and want to learn and compete!
good luck let us know how it goes.
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Post by mhcoach on Jul 27, 2010 9:02:38 GMT -6
Gameface
I agree, & the evil one (me) only appearred for a brief moment. Still I am trying to develope that ugency in how we practice.
Joe
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Post by spurred on Jul 27, 2010 16:22:05 GMT -6
I tend to drop the hammer early on my line.....I compare it to breaking horses.....but I had some serious stallions last year on the line lol
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Post by mahonz on Jul 27, 2010 17:21:20 GMT -6
Coaches Why is it I can only see the negatives after the first practice? Last night was our first official workout as a team. Several players missing(vacations), players thought they worked hard(not up to my standards yet). Some very good things, but I can only see what we need to be better. After practice I gave my prediction(we will only win 2 games). Last year I thought we would win only 1 game. After 33 years you would think I would have a better thought process. Perhaps this is the way I have to look at things. Thanks guys I needed a place to vent, any support is appreciated. Joe Joe Rome wasnt built in a day. Ive been at it as long as you and just keep telling myself that....over and over. Hopefully you fill some holes when the non football geek familes get back from the swimming hole. Then you can worry.  Coach Mike |
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Post by mhcoach on Jul 28, 2010 6:01:12 GMT -6
Mike
Thanks for the encouragement. I have been burning up my cell talking to Paco Paul ( my Oline coach & dear friend). I think we have gone over things in minute detail. I realize this is just my process. I think I just needed some words to keep me going. Already getting juiced for tonite, the energy will be up & hopefully they will respond.
Joe
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Post by mhcoach on Jul 29, 2010 5:33:45 GMT -6
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Ok OK maybe 3 games. Last night was a little better. I can see we are starting to change the attitude a little bit. I did put out a Pizza Bounty for 4 new players. I wanted to do Fried Chicken but Pasco Paul talked me into pizza( kudo's to DC for the idea).
Now I am worried about depth @ the skills, jeesh it's like I am never satisified.
Joe
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