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Post by mhcoach on Dec 27, 2010 21:18:47 GMT -6
Well, I was named OC for the East Squad of the Under Armour 8th Grade All American Game. I will be traveling to Florida & coaching with many of my friends. We will have 8 players from my team.
We will be playing right before the HS All American game at Tropicana Field in Clearwater. We will be practicing at the Disney complex. The game is to be played on Jan 5th.
I am excited & think it will be a great treat for the boys. The west squad will be coached by Dion Sanders.
I know the limitations of coaching an All Star game, so I try to keep it simple & have fun. I'm still hoping to do what I do(it helps to have a core of our players there). I will keep the board posted.
Joe
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Post by ojowens411 on Dec 28, 2010 5:43:31 GMT -6
Congratulations coach. From what I've been reading all season you've earned it.
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Post by davecisar on Dec 28, 2010 7:09:16 GMT -6
Joe,
Congrats big brother
Will the game be televised?
Is Dion bringing his Truth team or West All Stars?
Is that big kid from Brooklyn making the trip?
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Post by mhcoach on Dec 28, 2010 8:00:15 GMT -6
DC
The HS game will be televised, ours won't. Usually they will show a highlight. Dion & Doug DiFusco are coaching the West All Stars. Doug is the coach of the Naperville Midget team. The Big Kid from Brooklyn was invited but our Brooklyn friend never relayed all the information.
Pasco is going, Mike was named HC, Brian DC, so the old gang is back together. It should be an interesting 3 days. I am driving down on the 31st to be with my inlaws for New Years the boys arrive on the 2nd. We are trying to put things on paper & that is never easy. We will have 34 players so we are going to try to break into 17 each way. I am thinking about approaching it as I did the HS All Star games I have coached.
Joe
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 28, 2010 8:04:01 GMT -6
Sweet gig Joe! I've always thought it would be tough to put an offense together in a week even for the high school all-star games (I guess that's why they just man up pass pro and throw it around a lot). What's your approach gonna be for youth guys, if you don't mind sharing?
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Post by mhcoach on Dec 28, 2010 8:44:55 GMT -6
Chuck
We will do pretty much the same things I do(Spread). One advantage we will have is our QB, TB, C, H-Back, G, & SE will be there. So basically, we will use our system. Thank fully we can install our base plays, I won't install Zone just to make it easy on the line. I have found that in All Star games with no restrictions on the D(like this 1) it usually gives the D an advantage. We plan on using our quick screens(they are a simple install) & a few base pass concepts. I will read coverage & we will let it fly. Pasco will get the Oline working hard on protections, & our base runs.
My previous experience with All Star games is if you keep the offense in units that run similar systems it will lead to success. We scouted alot of players when we were there, so we do have an idea of some individual talent. Traditionally what happens at All Star games is every player is a back or LB. We made sure that we included Olinemen because usually they are most overlooked group.
I am attempting the same approach that I have used in HS & have seen used in HS. Even though these are All Stars & elite players I still intend to keep it simple.
Joe
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Post by mahonz on Dec 28, 2010 10:05:41 GMT -6
Joe That is very cool. If we ever meet in person I need to get your autograph...you rock star. Coach Mike
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Post by mhcoach on Dec 28, 2010 12:41:32 GMT -6
Mike
Thanks, I lost the leather pants & high heels years ago! I would get a huge kick out of you, me, DC, Doug, DIS, & many others sitting & talking football. As far as autograph's, if ya want I'll ask Neon Dion for one.
Joe
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Post by ampipebulldog on Dec 28, 2010 17:21:34 GMT -6
Our select team plays Deion's twice a year. Have fun!
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Post by mhcoach on Dec 28, 2010 18:22:36 GMT -6
AmPipe,
I saw the Truth at the AYF Championship. They are a good team, I would have loved to play them with my team. They played in the Prime Time Division, had a good RB. I am looking forward to this one.
Joe
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Post by davecisar on Dec 28, 2010 19:58:48 GMT -6
I saw the Truth and coach Joes teams both play twice I feel Joes team would beat them 6-7 out of 10 times Truth is bigger team definitely has players- BUT Joes team is better coached IMO- they take advantage of what the defense gives it and execute better IMO. Mint Hill also has a much better defense- Truth would have a real tough time running what I saw them run against Joes team Both have very good special teams
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Post by mhcoach on Dec 29, 2010 8:12:10 GMT -6
DC
Thanks for the vote of confidence. We did watch the TRuth play a few times, & surprizingly the Ohio team almost beat them.
This is an All Star game & you know my feelings on coaching them. We will make every effort to keep it fun, Under Armour(my wife calls it the underwear bowl) has quite a schedule for the boys it should be great. I do hope they run the same D. Doug from Naperville is a quality coach & very sound so I believe it will be a good game.
Joe
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Post by daveinsarasota on Dec 29, 2010 9:57:47 GMT -6
That will be fun to watch...what an incredible expereince, on top of the National Championship!
Tropican Field is actually in St. Pete, nearby where I work.
I think I may be attending that. If not, at least let me know where you are staying. Perhaps we can grab lunch if you have time...
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Post by mhcoach on Dec 29, 2010 10:49:53 GMT -6
DIS
We are staying & practicing at Disney. The game is on the 5th @ 3:30pm. Give me a call perhaps we can get together.
Joe
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Post by cyflcoach on Dec 29, 2010 14:02:45 GMT -6
Congrats Joe and best of luck in preparing for the game. Should be a lot of fun for you and the kids. BTW, Deion prefers to be referred to as "Prime". Just a heads up... Dave Hartman CYFL Coach
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Post by ampipebulldog on Dec 29, 2010 22:12:18 GMT -6
Maybe that's why he runs the score up on us. We call him Deion.
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