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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2007 10:24:23 GMT -6
We've had conversations on here about how a new guy can work to get up to speed with new scheme, new guys, styles, etc. Here's the flip side.
We're a tight staff and have been for some time. We needed to replace a defensive coach who retired and as DC I was given a lot of say over who we got. I'm happy with the guy we have and he's got a good background (some assistant stuff, head coaching experience at smaller school, etc.) and when we met I thought he'd really fit in well.
So any suggestions on how I can help the guy get into our program the way we like it? I've given him my defensive playbook, gone over my philosophy of how we play, how we coach, etc. and even got into how our staff fits together.
I want this new guy to be comfortable with us, but I also want to make sure the guy knows that for as much fun as we have and as laid back as we are, we're a full-bore crew.
So I've left it open for him to call when he wants to get together and watch film to go over what he has now seen in the playbook and seen me diagram on the board.
Any ideas on how to get this guy on board and ready to go? I think he wants to do a job, but I don't want to wait around for a slow mover and want him to jump in whole hog.
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Post by coachd5085 on Jun 7, 2007 10:44:00 GMT -6
I wouldn't leave it open for him to call. I would say "hey, lets set a time to meet. Is 4pm good for you?"
Also, I would have HIM demonstrate to YOU how he is going to teach his kids (which are your kids as DC).
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Post by coachbdud on Jun 7, 2007 10:55:52 GMT -6
well i think you need to establish a frienship with him, last year all the staff was very close except 2 guys were always off awa y from the rest of us, we fired them after last season and this year is so much better, all of us get a long so well now and everything just seems to be better. If i were you id have a coaches dinner or something so you guys can get to know eachother a little bit off the field, have fun nand do suff together, by seeing him in his personal life you will be able to see what kinda guy he is
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2007 11:56:17 GMT -6
Those are some great thoughts. I was thinking he and I could spend some time in the office then meet up with the rest of the defensive staff for some burgers, etc. at a local place.
Thanks.
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Post by flycoach on Jun 7, 2007 13:03:20 GMT -6
I would make sure you set up some times to sit down with him. The more you get to know each other the better it will be.
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Post by fbdoc on Jun 7, 2007 13:28:12 GMT -6
Don't assume he "knows" what you want. Set a time to meet and then let him know what you expect. Tell him that you need him to know his positions and schemes because you want his input and you NEED to know that he can be trusted. Have him show you how he will teach, have him explain why he would call a stunt in a given situation. It doesn't have to be stressful, but make sure he know your expectations and you know his level of desire and commitment.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2007 13:50:43 GMT -6
All good input. I appreciate the comments, and I will follow the advice. Thanks.
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