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Post by coachbw on Mar 20, 2007 11:38:48 GMT -6
Does anyone have a list of responsibilities and duties or a description for an offensive or defensive coordinator? I am going to have a new coordinator this year and would like to give him something on paper listing what I expect from the position. I am looking for idea of what others have done. I am looking for everything from game planning to off-season expectations.
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Post by runthedangthing on Mar 21, 2007 9:04:46 GMT -6
I have one if anyone wants it, pm your email address
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2007 10:22:24 GMT -6
Honestly: the buck stops here.
Sounds simple, but it's the truth. I'm the DC and coach the safeties and an individual position coach can have excuses sometimes, but the coordinator can't. The LB coach may say that he thought the DL coach would've done this, or the DL coach could say that the LBs should've done this. The guy coaching the corners may say that he thought this should happen in the coverage.
But the coordinator needs to make sure that those things don't happen. I can't say the DL coach didn't do something because it's my job to make sure it got done. I can't say the LBs don't understand the coverage reads because it's my job to make sure they do. I don't micromanage their practice, I make sure the position coaches know all they need to know--then they can run it. I don't tell the LB how to do it, I tell his coach.
As I tell my players at the start of fall ball, if we give up a long touchdown pass I feel responsible. If we give up more points than our opponent I feel responsible. If we don't create 3 turnovers a game I feel responsible. If the 2nd string middle linebacker misses a tackle I feel responsible.
So I think your job description for the coordinator can be specific, but dont' forget the basic thing: the buck stops here.
I have a little saying on my bulletin board that kind of sums it up:
Don't tell me the sea is rocky
Don't tell me the ship is old
Don't tell me the wind is crisp
Don't tell me men are tired
Just land the d@^n boat.
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Post by spartancoach on Mar 21, 2007 12:56:25 GMT -6
The HC told me that the responsibility of the OC is to score a ton of points.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2007 7:10:55 GMT -6
That's funny, Spartan, our offensive coordinator told me that my responsibility is to pitch shutouts!
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Post by brophy on Mar 22, 2007 7:24:32 GMT -6
Coordinator is responsible for
LEADING:
the players
The DC / OC is responsible for setting the tempo/style of play that is expected on game night. His LEADERSHIP is necessary for the players to draw confidence in knowing he is competent to make the right call to put them in a position to succeed.
his assistants
The coordinator is responsible for LEADING (guiding) his assistants in a PARTNERSHIP for the program for the desired outcome of performance-based goals on game night. The coordinator is responsible to see that his assistants are supplied with the resources to complete their objectives (resources/equipment/materials/drills/lesson plans).
Leadership is about relationships/communication. It is not a one-way street. Leadership is setting the destination from "Dallas to Atlanta" (destination) in a Suburban (vehicle of delivery)...but if we need to stop to pee or you know a short-cut, we're open for feedback.
Weekly Game planning meetings
Coordinator should meet with his assistants to determine the best plan to STICK WITH when game-planning for the next opponent.
MANAGING:
the game scenarios
Coordinator is responsible for teaching / lesson plans (when / how / what is taught from the playbook). Since the coordinator has to provide answers/results EVERY practice plan for his area should be spelled out in advance by reverse engineering elements of the playbook by the desired action date (game night). This kind of communication breeds confidence and trust from staff members and players.
Coordinator is responsible for defining roles for his staff on game night. Specific duties that all contribute to the decision-making that goes into each play-call.
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