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Jan 31, 2006 2:08:49 GMT -6
Post by jserradefense on Jan 31, 2006 2:08:49 GMT -6
In the next couple months I will be speaking at a few football clinics.
What kind of things do you think make for a good clinic speaker. I have seen some really good ones and well as some that just BS the whole time. I have my own ideas but would definetly be interested in other coaches thoughts.
Handouts are definetly something I will have.
Thanks for any help.
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Clinics
Jan 31, 2006 5:35:04 GMT -6
Post by Split50 on Jan 31, 2006 5:35:04 GMT -6
Talk about what you know. Get away from philosophy, or how you handle parents, etc. Most coaches at clinics want to know how you defend 4 wides, or the wing T, or the jailbreak screen, or GT, etc. Mixing an story or joke in ocassionally is always good.
Tell them how you coach your position. What type of drills and why?
Hope this helps, coach.
Having a great power-point and video presentation is always nice.
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Jan 31, 2006 6:19:08 GMT -6
Post by coachcalande on Jan 31, 2006 6:19:08 GMT -6
I have done 3 46 Gambler clinics...WITHOUT A DOUBT the best feedback is always around 'training" the kids for the positions...lots of coaches can scheme...but many have difficulty with the drills and how to coach up the positions. if you can get enough space, get off the white board or overhead and run thru some of the position drills you use. my 46 clinic this year will be at least 75% about the drills and skills.
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Jan 31, 2006 11:44:28 GMT -6
Post by bigdaddyd on Jan 31, 2006 11:44:28 GMT -6
Whatever you do...stay on the topic of discussion, some of the speakers at clinics, I've attended are notorious for doing the opposite ... It's a huge pet peeve of mine... Ex. One time I sat in on Mike Bellotiti, HC of the U of Oregon, The topic was Dline play. He talk the entire time about his program and the success they had during his tenure  .... |
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Jan 31, 2006 17:15:03 GMT -6
Post by Coach Huey on Jan 31, 2006 17:15:03 GMT -6
what i want:
* what you are doing (nuts & bolts)
* the complete series (base scheme plus the compliments AND why/when to use)
* how to integrate it or how you integrated it into what you were already doing (if a "new" scheme)
* the installation process (how was scheme taught....the order, etc.)
* drills you use to teach and improve it.
what i don't need:
* lengthy discussion on the philosophy
* stats
* just drawing the plays
that's what i'm looking for when attending clinics.
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Jan 31, 2006 18:51:07 GMT -6
Post by coachpierson on Jan 31, 2006 18:51:07 GMT -6
I would concentrate on one series and how to drill a position group off of it. Especially offensively...I think on defense you can be a little more broad. Coach Huey I agree all that stuff is nice but most speakers have only an hour or so and how to put in an offense is a bit much.
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Clinics
Jan 31, 2006 20:24:33 GMT -6
Post by olinecoach61 on Jan 31, 2006 20:24:33 GMT -6
Film, film, film and then some more film followed up by handouts. I like to see the schemes / drills in action.
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Clinics
Jan 31, 2006 23:01:34 GMT -6
Post by jserradefense on Jan 31, 2006 23:01:34 GMT -6
Thanks for the idea's. They are all defensive talks. One is 4-3 defensive adjustments vs Run and Pass?  Do you have like 10 hours? My problem is trying to cover enough things but also not being to broad with the topics. Another problem is...... At a local clinic last week I was at one topic from a college coach. After his session I talked to a dc from a local school that said "that was a waste of time' but also talked to a JV coach from another school that said "that was great I learned so much". I guess it goes back to the old saying "you can't please everybody" Again thanks for the ideas. PowerPoint, handouts and video is a must. Agreed |
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