Post by mcrsa75 on Feb 22, 2006 17:01:47 GMT -6
I would like some input on how you organize football practices (from 2/3 day - end of season).
At our school, we have several (6-7) players playing both sides of the ball. We run a pro style attack and play a 4-3 on defense. Our HC and DC like to run multiple formations and defensive sets. Consequently, the assistant coaches must spend the majority of our time in a teaching mode (new blocking scheme, def. front for opposing teams off/def).
We have been successful with this approach in the last two years (17 - 4). However, I am concerned that the players are burned out toward the end of the season due to the excessive time in practice (HC always has a new play to put in). In fact, we did not leave at a decent hour until a time change forced us to do so (daylight savings). I noticed that that our offensive performance did not drop due to less practice.
In a nutshell, I am not convinced that longer practices or more plays necessarily lead to more victories. I would appreciate your input.
At our school, we have several (6-7) players playing both sides of the ball. We run a pro style attack and play a 4-3 on defense. Our HC and DC like to run multiple formations and defensive sets. Consequently, the assistant coaches must spend the majority of our time in a teaching mode (new blocking scheme, def. front for opposing teams off/def).
We have been successful with this approach in the last two years (17 - 4). However, I am concerned that the players are burned out toward the end of the season due to the excessive time in practice (HC always has a new play to put in). In fact, we did not leave at a decent hour until a time change forced us to do so (daylight savings). I noticed that that our offensive performance did not drop due to less practice.
In a nutshell, I am not convinced that longer practices or more plays necessarily lead to more victories. I would appreciate your input.
