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Post by airraid75 on Mar 4, 2013 18:09:36 GMT -6
Hi, Ive been going through all kinds of different sites that promise different things but Im not sure which are good and where to start. I played in High School and a bit in college and I have some knowledge that Ive gathered on my own, but Im hoping I could get some reccomendations on any books dvds or websites that could help me out. Im going to be in an assitant postion at a local high school (not sure which side of the ball) but I do know that I want to be prepared and knowlegeble come time for next season.
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Post by coach2013 on Mar 4, 2013 19:03:53 GMT -6
I think you can learn alot more by just reading threads here.
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Post by CS on Mar 4, 2013 19:09:29 GMT -6
You hit a gold mine right here buddy!!!
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Post by coach2013 on Mar 4, 2013 19:20:04 GMT -6
heres a tip-
In the first year, dont try to "drop knowledge" on your co workers. Be a sponge, speak less, listen more. Ask questions and take notes. Parrot the things you can coach, based on what the others are coaching. Over time, you knowledge will grow, but trust me, it never ever reaches a point where you can say "I know it all."
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Post by airraid75 on Mar 4, 2013 19:40:56 GMT -6
Ive heard some good things about darin slacks;C4 quarterback Dvd series. I played D-end and most of my knowledge is on the Defensive side of the ball, would you reccomend this or something less expensive to a beginner
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Post by zherteltherrien on Mar 4, 2013 19:43:19 GMT -6
I would focus on learning about what you'll see this upcoming season. How familiar are you with wing-t option bear def, 30 stack. Starting out understanding what we were seeing every week was not easy.
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Post by bird0660 on Mar 4, 2013 20:01:33 GMT -6
Nothing you are gonna watch will help you more then the guys that you will be working with. Ask them to help you out. Sit w you when they get extra time. Coach your position but don't say a word otherwise. I don't think I spoke for my first year and a half in meetings.
I feel like books/DVDs are much more about specialization once you have a base knowledge
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Post by Luther Van Dam on Mar 4, 2013 21:38:35 GMT -6
heres a tip- In the first year, dont try to "drop knowledge" on your co workers. Be a sponge, speak less, listen more. Ask questions and take notes. Parrot the things you can coach, based on what the others are coaching. Over time, you knowledge will grow, but trust me, it never ever reaches a point where you can say "I know it all." +1 Completely agree. Listen and learn. |
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Post by brophy on Mar 4, 2013 21:55:43 GMT -6
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Post by realdawg on Mar 5, 2013 7:49:35 GMT -6
Go talk to the guys you will be coaching with. Let them teach you about what they do offensively and defensively, why they do, and how they do it.
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Post by hollyhood27 on Mar 5, 2013 11:41:05 GMT -6
Honestly, go bug the crap out of the staff that you will be working with. Every staff that I have seen, they all love to talk ball and wouldn't miss an opportunity to teach someone. Learn their scheme and terminology as quick as possible.
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Post by John Knight on Mar 5, 2013 12:01:49 GMT -6
what is that brophy?
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Post by brophy on Mar 5, 2013 12:23:18 GMT -6
Paypal site for coach huey
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Post by John Knight on Mar 5, 2013 12:34:38 GMT -6
donate! I see, It wasn't working for me.
I have my cookies turned off!
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Post by IronmanFootball on Mar 6, 2013 7:32:58 GMT -6
For a vibe on everything: professionalism, X's and O's, drills- you come here.
To get a 101 on drills go to Coaches Choice- great drill DVDs.
For a masters in defense- Brophy's site
HW: coaching football podcast- all aspects of the game, however I'm very visual so sometimes it doesn't help.
other reading items: Mesh point- option offense. Chief pigskin, football offense and football defense are other good.
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Post by joe83843 on Mar 6, 2013 14:59:13 GMT -6
Coach, any idea what you guys run on offense and defense?
Spreakattack's blog is awesome (www.smartfootball.com), especially for offense.
I've heard the guy who runs this site speak a few times, and he definitely knows what he's talking about when it comes to motivation, team building, etc. I'd strongly recommend you read a few of his booklets, especially if you're just starting out. I know he worked with Chip Kelly the whole time he was at Oregon too.(www.proactivecoaching.info)
Make sure you have an incredible understanding of procedural memory (muscle memory for us P.E./coach types). I can give you a good rundown if you want it from me, but I'm sure there's at least one or two good websites out there on it too. If you're near a university most cognitive psychology and biomechanics classes spend a day talking about it at some point during the semester...get in touch with those guys and see if you can sit in on that class!
Most college and university teams will let HS coaches watch a practice during spring ball if you ask. If you're able to get out of town go to as many of those as you can to get ideas on drills, how to interact with players, etc. A lot of college teams, especially the bigger ones, have a coaches clinic this time of year as well. If possible try making it to one or two of those.
As several folks have said, this site has a wealth of information, and there's a bunch of great books and DVDs out there too. When you know more about what you're coaching let us know and we'll be able to tell you more.
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Post by coachlo1 on Mar 7, 2013 15:03:17 GMT -6
You can learn a lot here, a lot of good coaches on this forum. But you also can learn a lot from the guys you work with as well. No matter the knowledge level of the coaches you work with. If they not doing a good job managing their players, learn from there mistakes. If they are great motivators, learn how and why they say what they say, where they get it from, etc.. If they just flat out know the game of football, question them periodically about parts of the game that really incline you.
Its good to go off and learn stuff on your own on different websites and what so have you, but sometimes what we as coaches should be doing is just observing those that we work with on a daily basis to learn from them.
Be a sponge, don't be stubborn and genuine, the rest will come.
Best of luck
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