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Post by superpower on Apr 2, 2007 13:30:18 GMT -6
Coaches,
I am looking for some assistance. I have been invited to present for a football session of the state coaching school in August, and I need to let them know what my topic will be. For those who have presented at clinics, how did you choose what to speak about? For those who attend clinics, what things would you like to hear/learn about other than a specific offense or defense?
Thanks in advance for your input.
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Post by brophy on Apr 2, 2007 13:39:39 GMT -6
teaching aides that you've found helpful over the years ........how YOU get the kids to retain / respond information that you're trying to instruct.
Practice formats / things you do in practice to that really get your kids prepared to play a game.
Application of specific fundamental drills you use.
How you are able to convey and translate your coaching philosophies to the kids as a group.
Whether you coach Wing-T or Air Raid, I can pick up coaching tricks / styles that work and use (if I don't have the scheme I want, I can still learn from you) to add to my "coaching arsenal".
X's & O's are easy to come by, but the biggest key in coaching is developing relationships, THAT is the most valuable commodity in learning as a coach.
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Post by midlineqb on Apr 2, 2007 13:58:11 GMT -6
Choose a topic that you feel comfortable with. Like Brophy said, the developing relationships is important, it's not always the X's and O's that people want to here. Philosophies, drills, developing positive attitudes, working with the administration, coordinating and developing practice schedules, etc. The details and intricacies of coaching football.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Apr 2, 2007 15:03:18 GMT -6
good advice from both above
Stuff I've done: Off season program (probably the most well received), lifting/conditioning program, O-Line drills, and I have done a couple on some of our offensive series, which were OK, but I don't think they were as helpful since we have a pretty unusual offense (wing-t, DW, single-wing hybrid; I was asked to speak on specific topics on those occasions).
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Post by ajreaper on Apr 2, 2007 15:03:57 GMT -6
As midline stated what do you feel you know well and perhaps is unique and you have found very helpful in your coaching. From a coaches stand point I get very little out of very generic canned presentations on very basic football- I don't think most high school guys need or want football 101 crap. Just my opinion. Give me something different or unique- even if it's on fund raising, motivation or program development give me something new and different to digest.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2007 16:53:35 GMT -6
I did one on going from step 1 to 10. Talked about how we get from concept to success on Friday night. How we get the reps we need, how we work it into practice, how we drill it, grade it, evaluate it, etc. and finally how we know if it works.
It opened the door for a big Q and A session. Things branched to practice design, scripting practice, etc. Very fun to present.
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Post by CoachJohnsonMN on Apr 2, 2007 17:00:27 GMT -6
Just make sure that the first 30 minutes involves you discussing your career success, who you know, why your program is the best in the state, who you coached, and any other bit of arrogance you can generate. In my opinion, those sessions are the best to attend.  |
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Post by phantom on Apr 2, 2007 17:25:52 GMT -6
Coaches, I am looking for some assistance. I have been invited to present for a football session of the state coaching school in August, and I need to let them know what my topic will be. For those who have presented at clinics, how did you choose what to speak about? For those who attend clinics, what things would you like to hear/learn about other than a specific offense or defense? Thanks in advance for your input. As others have said, find a topic that you're comfortable with. We all have areas of expertise that we feel more comfortable with. Something to consider is how many opponents are in the audience. If there are a lot you may not want to get into a detailed Xs and Os talk. Be informative. Give them what they paid for but don't talk about the ins and outs of your system in front of guys who you'll play. If you try to you'll hold back and won't make as good of a presentation. Talk drills, talk philosophy, talk technique but don't talk system. If you're sure that the "Bad guys" aren't out there, knock yourself out. |
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Post by kboyd on Apr 3, 2007 6:02:24 GMT -6
Again, go with something that you know best. Make sure that you have something visual to keep the listeners focused (powerpoint, etc.) and have handouts for people. I've presented for both football related and non-football related conferences and these two simple points, as well as knowing the material thouroughly, have worked well for me.
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Post by superpower on Apr 3, 2007 7:45:34 GMT -6
Thanks, guys. Very good suggestions. I am leaning toward something related to character building and its importance to a quality program.
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