|
|
Post by dbcoach19 on Feb 28, 2013 15:47:16 GMT -6
Was wondering if anyone had any tips/tricks for learning new things or good habits that help retain as much football info as possible.
Example - I got in a habit of whenever i'm reading anything on here or a football site or at a clinic, anytime something is said that I don't know or understand I write it down and research later.
I've heard some coaches each offseason will try to master 1 offense and 1 defense, even if its something they don't plan to run or play against. Doesn't seem like much, but after 10 years that's a lot of knowledge to have.
Nothing crazy or major, just wondering if anyone has any little things they do that help learning/remembering.
|
|
|
|
Post by Luther Van Dam on Feb 28, 2013 17:34:03 GMT -6
I've always been a flash cards guy. Helped me a lot learning terminology, roles and responsibilities of our offense and defense.
Also, I write EVERYTHING down in meetings and review my notes daily. Helped a lot.
|
|
|
|
Post by powerfootball71 on Feb 28, 2013 17:37:20 GMT -6
As the youngest coach on staff when I first started one the the hc was big on that I still do a ton is white borde time I keep one wherever.
|
|
|
|
Post by coachbw on Mar 1, 2013 9:41:09 GMT -6
I would say that like many things, it is important to know what your preferred way to learn are. I personally really struggle to learn if the first thing I do is pick up a book. I tend to get lost in the details. I will usually try to talk to someone about the big picture/concept, or watch a video or lecture about it. Then I can go back to a book, coachhuey positing, etc. and start to sift through and understand the detail.
|
|
|
|
Post by coach2013 on Mar 1, 2013 9:46:08 GMT -6
Im not smart enough to master any offense or any defense in one year. Takes me at least 3-4 years to feel some level of mastery.
|
|
|
|
Post by pirates2012 on Mar 1, 2013 11:31:46 GMT -6
I'm a dark room / film nut. you tube, coaches choice, championship productions and everything else with materials I can watch / read is my friend.
Course if I can pick the brain of someone that also helps
|
|
|
|
Post by 2adaysfootballcom on Mar 1, 2013 11:47:28 GMT -6
I'm a video guy I love watching plays a drills with cut-ups that's why i created 2adaysfootball.com it's a great resource for coaches that have no off-season!!
|
|
|
|
Post by mholst40 on Mar 1, 2013 12:05:23 GMT -6
When I go to clinics or watch coaching DVDs I take hand-written notes on important points. Then, I type them up later.
That extra typing helps to reinforce what I've learned and I also have a digital copy for myself.
|
|
|
|
Post by fantom on Mar 1, 2013 12:09:58 GMT -6
When I go to clinics or watch coaching DVDs I take hand-written notes on important points. Then, I type them up later. That extra typing helps to reinforce what I've learned and I also have a digital copy for myself. Same here. It helps a lot. I also give copies to other staff members so that they can pick something up. Helpful hint: pass a copy to your AD. It lets him know that you didn't spend the weekend slamming beers. |
|
|
|
Post by mholst40 on Mar 1, 2013 12:13:45 GMT -6
When I go to clinics or watch coaching DVDs I take hand-written notes on important points. Then, I type them up later. That extra typing helps to reinforce what I've learned and I also have a digital copy for myself. Same here. It helps a lot. I also give copies to other staff members so that they can pick something up. Helpful hint: pass a copy to your AD. It lets him know that you didn't spend the weekend slamming beers. Our AD is our Head Coach and he's slamming beers with me  |
|
|
|
Post by brophy on Mar 1, 2013 14:49:57 GMT -6
Write notes, then try to write it out to explain it to someone else......
|
|
|
|
Post by cvaughan598 on Mar 1, 2013 19:34:01 GMT -6
I taught myself the basics of the Delaware wing-T last year from Tubby Raymond's books and this site. Took notes in a composition book and reviewed them multiple times. Doesn't take me much more than that and drawing it up.
I am not suggesting that I could call it, but I learned a lot about series based approaches and if/then play calling that I took back to our offense.
|
|
|
|
Post by kylem56 on Mar 1, 2013 19:43:01 GMT -6
Going into my 9th year of coaching. What has helped me...
1) my typical learning progression: Video - Book - 1 on 1 meeting - then Clinic on a particular subject - then more 1 on 1 meetings. Honestly..the longer I coach, the more I realize the value of visiting with other coaches then going to a clinic.
2)Any notes I take at a clinic, from a video, meeting, etc. I go home and type up that night to further clarify what I was thinking
-when taking notes, try to put it in your team's terminology
3) I keep binders of copies of notes on certain areas of football for reference ( Offensive Line, Defense, Wing-T).
|
|
|
|
Post by buckeye7525 on Mar 1, 2013 19:55:41 GMT -6
I try and write all of the things down that I hear at a clinic, even if there are handouts being given. I found out two years ago in a Masters class I took that I am a kinesthetic learner (maybe the only useful thing I got out of the class) and that the reason I always did well in lecture oriented classes was due to the fact I took alot of notes. So, I try and write down everything I hear so that it sinks in my break better, then I'll type those notes up later on.
Another thing I've done to help me is to keep working files of various topics that people post on and put all of that in a Word file so that I can reference it easily without searching through the board.
|
|
|
|
Post by fballcoachg on Mar 1, 2013 21:14:22 GMT -6
I am a firm believer in 2 things that have already been said and 1 other process.
Write the notes yourself then type them out, especially as if you are going to give them to someone else.
Visit and talk to others, best if you can do it in a setting where there isn't a crunch for time and they can get in depth with answers and troubleshoot. Focus on the process and the why more than just the design.
The other thing is to clinic your other coaches. Explain what it is and have the defensive coaches shoot holes in it to make you justify. Have the other coaches ask the what ifs so that you have to come up with the answers and truly think the scheme and rational through. It will also help you find the compliments if need be.
Some of the best learning of our system I have come up with has been on our drives to and from clinics when the HC throws out hypotheticals...DC if we motion out of this look what would your reaction be...OC if the defense is giving you this look what plays would we want to run? Why?
|
|
