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Post by tog on Oct 23, 2005 9:01:53 GMT -6
how do you guys handle them?
getting the kids ready?
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Post by Coach Huey on Oct 23, 2005 9:59:04 GMT -6
that's the beauty of rivalry games............
kids are ready.
usually have the most focused week of practice all year
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Post by tog on Oct 23, 2005 10:50:34 GMT -6
some places have kids that get TOO worked up to the point where they lose focus
do you guys try and treat it as just another game on the schedule, and let the hype take care of itself?
or make it a point of emphasis from the first day of august?
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Post by Coach Huey on Oct 23, 2005 11:14:39 GMT -6
school i was at previous seemed to be EVERYONE'S rival....(3 out of the top 5 rivalries as decided on by fans & newspaper included us, so we played tons of rivalry games each year) we reallly played up that fact that most teams viewed us as their "superbowl". we constantly used this as a way to keep focused throughout the year -- everyone is aiming at us, so we can't let up for one second -- type thing
here, we really only have true rival. i just treat it pretty much the same. take the approach that THEY want to beat us because THEY think of us a rivals........THEY have to win becuase we're the top dog, blah, blah, blah......spin it so that you are putting more of the pressure on THEIR team to win the game rather than on your own team. try to say they have to really focus in because the other team will and we don't want to let them think they can play with us, blah, blah.
remember: it's NEVER a must win for you, ALWAYS a must win for them.
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Post by ogie4 on Oct 25, 2005 8:03:47 GMT -6
A big game can't be brushed off as just another game to the kids. They can see through the bull. But I think you can control the emotions of your players through good management techniques.
1. Control players emotions during practice all week, don't get too high or too low.
2. Focus on technique and execution, instead of "Killing" the opponent.
3. Don't get caught up in the hype as a coach, be positive at the pep rally but don't turn it into a carnival with your words. Be humble with the media, your kids react to what you say as much as the opponent does.
4. Don't change your routine to fit rivalry week events in. Make the events fit into your routine and schedule. Homecoming for example doesn't revolve around the dance, band, and pageant, it revolves around the game. A Coach has more control over this then they realize.
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