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Post by oldveercoach on Jan 24, 2008 18:56:42 GMT -6
Coach Huey this the first time I've been on the board and I'm really glad to have found it.
Not coaching now. Am in the financial services industry and own my own business for now. I will retire on 02/29/2008. ;D I've had a fairly successful business career due to what I learned under my high school coaches. That's why I believe in coaches being the greatest people on earth. They teach more to kids in 5 seconds than most teachers do in a week.
Coached and in schools for 17 years in Texas. I coached in all but one Texas classification, 1A through 4A. Loved coaching in smaller schools.
Played H.S. -- Split T on offense and Oklahoma 50 on defense. Did Not play college ball--Too short, too slow, not good enough. Offenses Coached--Unbalanced double wing fly series., Houston Veer Coached in Jr. High as assistant, D.C High School(Split 4), O.C. in high school(Houston Veer), Head Coach in High School(Houston Veer and 50 defense)
Why I'm here.-- Football is my passion. I love it and have for as long as I remember.(Lots of Years) I've studied the game even while in another career. I'll continue to study the game as long as I draw a breath. I have a son-in-law who is a head coach. I'm currently doing research for one book on the evolution of football offense and writing a book about installing the Houston Veer in a high school program.
I know a few things, but not near enough.
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gac8666
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"Living in obscurity" Denver Broncos Offensive Line
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Post by gac8666 on Jan 25, 2008 9:41:09 GMT -6
Hello all. First off I have to say I LOVE this website. Its all about coaching, football with hard working guys that just love the sport. And im so glad I found it. I was a 3 year starter at my highschool, started over 35 games. State-semi final my sophmore year #2 ranked team in USA today. I signed with a D-1 AA school, started at as a true freshman at Center. I didnt agree with some of the changes they were making and ways they were turning the school, so I decided to persue my real dream which was my coaching career. I got offered a job by my head coach at my high school. This was my first year coachin at 20 years old. Varsity Offensive Line Coach, had 2 D-1 OL and a D-1 TE. Offense: Spread Option Defense: 4-3 Cover 2 Offense I want to run: 2 TE Alex Gibbs IZ/OZ with playaction One day. I love coaching, I love thinking about football, I love watching film and scheming. Thats why this website is perfect for me. Thanks again.
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Post by mwpilots on Jan 29, 2008 8:46:02 GMT -6
Hello, I am a coach who has applied for some Head coaching job in Michigan. I used to coach in Ohio. I have coached little league , high school and semi-pro. I am hoping to get my chance to be a head coach soon. I feel that I have a lot to offer as a role model and a coach.From a football standpoint I like to run a 4-4G cover 3 on defense and wishbone or split back veer on offense. I have been looking at this board for a while. I would get the link from veersite. I was very impressed with the fact that nobody seems to argue on this board. It is just coaches sharing ideas from experiences and it is all X's and O's. It stays on topic. Getting on this board is like going to a coaches convention everyday. I am glad to be here. Thank You.
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Post by zekesdad on Feb 2, 2008 22:17:50 GMT -6
Hello All,
First off excellent board. Actually I had lots of buddies tell me about this board, but due to some pride issues I wouldn't go to the board. I thought I didn't need a website to tell me what I needed to know or learn. I am currently researching the 3-5-3 and this site has helped me huge so far. I wish I wouldn't have been so prideful about this board....I could have been a lot more advanced then what I am now as a coach. Thanks to whomever put it together....Excellent Job. Also, thanks to those who contribute to the board. Keep up the good work fellas. Glad to be here!
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mojoben
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Post by mojoben on Feb 4, 2008 0:25:48 GMT -6
Trust me, this board is like a fountain when it comes to football knowledge. Never have seen another site come even CLOSE to it. If you have a questions about something, there is probably someone with a great answer to help.
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coachkaz
Sophomore Member
LIGHT WEIGHT BABY!!
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Post by coachkaz on Feb 6, 2008 12:17:08 GMT -6
I have been plaguing this board in the last hour and a half and just found this topic. This is my 3rd year into coaching and 8th year in football (oh wow!). I started football as a freshmen in high school and had started both ways since then minus college and junior year. My program was not that good when I was there as we went 9-27 due to no support in the weight room. Played college ball and went 8-2 in the regular season then lost in the playoffs. Came home after a year to reasons and started coaching. Coached freshmen for 2 years years now and weight room supervised for 3 years in May. This past year I am "in charge" of the weight lifting program. Offense: In high school we ran I formation with some Pro. College I ran option/veer/zone Defense: High school ran a 4-4 and 5-2 mostly. College, I didn't play D.
Ideal Offense: I am seen it be called Spin, it is basically Wildcat, a double wing transformation. The only difference I change is that it spreads out a bit for more of a shotgun look and feel. Out of this I run veer and veer and veer and then TRAP!
Ideal Defense: 4-6. That is IF I have been blessed with LBs, otherwise I choose a 5-3. Where I coach it is a run style area. There is no spread offensives that we see.
Coaching Offense: I coach the offensive line and the interior linemen. I am a strong believer in perfection of a drill and running it till it is done right. Coaching Defense: Nose and tackles. Special Teams: Punter and kickers.
Coaching Style: Hard nose. Kids quit because of me in the preseason, which is what some coaches want me to do, weed out the ones that just show up to be a football player and then build the ones that actually are football players. I enjoy making up pain lifts such as Godmakers or Titanmakers (PM if you want to know) and different patterns for sprints. After the season kids definitely see me in a different light in the weight room as I just want them to do their core lifts but if they do mess around they are out. A lot do say I am tough but my philosophy is that: life is hard and no one hands you anything, you need to go out and take it for yourself. So instead of spoon feeding players, I make it difficult for them so then when they ever get into a situation they will "nut up" and get through it.
Rewards: See players happy. Greatest feeling in the world is watching a kid who said he could not do something and then he gets through it.
Other than that I am not sure what else to place in here but the fact that no is not in my dictionary. I am a hard {censored} and that is the way I like it.
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Post by coachboss on Feb 16, 2008 9:03:14 GMT -6
Coach Boss 3rd year of coaching NE TN
6 years in USMC Played college ball at Carson-Newman and ETSU
QB/WR Coach Strength Program Coord.
I love what you all got going on here. Very Professional!!
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Post by jucocoach on Feb 18, 2008 17:58:17 GMT -6
Have coached for 18 years, 12 at the collegiate level. Been an offensive coordinator for 11 of those 12 years. I think this is the best football site I have ever been on. I look forward to learning more from you guys and helping if I can. Thanks for a great site.
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Post by coachiq on Feb 19, 2008 19:30:17 GMT -6
Hello all just joined the site. I coach middle school football as part of our high school system in southeast PA. We are a midline/veer offense with a 44 defense. Been coaching about 10 years. The first 9 in Maryland and this past season was my first in PA and my first attempt at coaching this particular offense and defense. Got this site name from a coach at Glazier in Baltimore. Looks like a great site.
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Post by coachdoug on Feb 20, 2008 11:48:51 GMT -6
Fantastic site. I've been around for a couple weeks now, and just realized that I forgot to introduce myself. I've been coaching for 15 years, all at the youth level in Southern California. I've coached every position except running back, and I've been DC, OC, and HC for several years each. Mostly, I've been a defensive guy, but it looks like I'll be OC this coming season. I took most of 2007 off as my wife and I had our first child.
Defensively, I've run mostly 5-3, but I've also used 6-2, 4-4, and even a modified GAM depending on our personnel from year to year. This year's team will be running a youth version of a 4-3. Offensively, I've mostly run multiple from I, pro, and spread formations. It looks like we'll be doing more spread jet stuff this year.
Love all the knowledge being shared here - a great place for young coaches to learn.
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Post by buffcoachwell on Feb 23, 2008 18:51:05 GMT -6
will be first year varsity coach (WR'S), spent 7 years as middle school coach, three of those as athletic coordinator at feeders to 4A and 5A texas high schools. usually had 120 to 180 7th and 8th graders playing football. looking forward to the opportunity. i believe if you can successfuly coach middle school kids, you can coach anywhere.
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Post by cmow5 on Feb 23, 2008 22:48:05 GMT -6
will be first year varsity coach (WR'S), spent 7 years as middle school coach, three of those as athletic coordinator at feeders to 4A and 5A texas high schools. usually had 120 to 180 7th and 8th graders playing football. looking forward to the opportunity. i believe if you can successfuly coach middle school kids, you can coach anywhere. WHAT!?! 120 to 180 kids. Is that one year? I ended the season with about 18 kids for 8th grade. 7th grade ended with about 25. Must be nice. I couldn't even field O vs D for practice. Had to borrow 7th graders or a couple times coaches filled in for an extra body. Welcome to the board. ;D
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Post by nbadalato on Feb 24, 2008 20:30:16 GMT -6
Hey Coach,
Been reading the site articles for a while now...love it.
1A High School ball in central NY.
Going from Wing T to Pistol...I concept with extra rb!
was in colorado for 8 years, worked in a double wing (great Head Coach...very successful...lucky to start with a great coach)...
worked on both sides of the ball, love db technique, special teams work...and just trying to find the edge on O
Coach B
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Post by matt5054 on Feb 26, 2008 17:49:08 GMT -6
Great football site!
I am a DC at a 5-A high school in TN. We run the 3-5-3, also get into a 4-2-5 front. Are spread shotgun on offense. Next season will be my 11th......again, love the site.........
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Post by coachlu on Feb 26, 2008 22:04:28 GMT -6
Got this site at a Glazier clinic a couple weeks back and love it. Been coaching for 4 years 7th and 8th graders and agree with zeeksdad I would be further along as a coach if I had found this site earlier. I'm the HC and coach the offense for the Bridgeport Hurricanes in Chicago. I run primarily wishbone with some spread and flex-bone mixed in, this year hoping to add a little zone and jet packages out of the spread. This would not have been possible without this site. I still have a couple more DVDs to watch and a couple more clinics to attend before the season starts and I know its a cliche but as a coach my brain is in the best shape of my career . I have never gone into a season this well prepared. Got screwed last year but this year we're bringing the championship to BRIDGEPORT.
GO HURRICANES !!!!
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Post by spartan56 on Feb 27, 2008 12:06:43 GMT -6
Hello coaches,
I coach in Atlanta, Georgia area where I have a little over 6 years experience coaching at both the 7th and 8th grade levels. I have always been on the defensive side of the ball serving as LBs coach and as defensive coordinator. I have also been a head coach at both levels; the last two years serving as defensive coordinator and LB coach for the 8th grade.
Defensive experience: 4-4 5-3 3-5-5
My defensive philosophy is predicated off of aggression and speed no matter what defense I implement. I fell in love with the GMI 3-5-5 at a clinic in 06 and have been using it ever since. I love the versatility of the defense where it allows me to give multiple looks that incorporate a "40", "50" and even a "60" look depending upon our opponent. Our personnel also dictated which defense is utilized. If we have better depth at DL, we typically utilized the 50 or 40. I am in the process of selling it to my head coach, so any other advice and imput from my fellow brethen would be appreciate. My e-mail is open and we can talk there or here....
Coach Eric
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Post by tog on Feb 27, 2008 13:34:08 GMT -6
Thanks for joining in, now feel free to ask questions, provide some feedback about things, speak your mind, contribute and learn
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Post by crisis56 on Feb 28, 2008 12:42:55 GMT -6
Hello Coaches,
Presently a player with the University of Limerick Vikings in Ireland , looking to further myself into the world of coaching.
I've been playing this game for 22 years and unfortunately, however much my brain tells me I can play, my body is starting to disagree. 34 years of age and my love for the game has never faltered, I just hope I can hand down in the form of teaching what was handed down to me.
Mark Thompson #56 UL Vikings
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Post by eagledp on Feb 28, 2008 21:53:04 GMT -6
Great site going here guys. Proof positive that football is a brotherhood. As for me, I coach in Northeast TN. This past fall was my first year in coaching. Played my college ball at Carson-Newman College. Originally from South GA. Played for the Charlton County Indians. Went into the mortgage industry for a while, but the good Lord saw it fit to get me back to a place where I can impact lives, after all you can't take the riches with you past the pearly gates. I love the split back veer, trying to learn this zone stuff. Coached in a 3-3-5 this past year on D, hated it, would rather have a 4-4. I believe football is the greatest tool society has to prepare kids for life. I believe it should be a law that every kid should at least play one year.
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Post by hustleandheart on Mar 2, 2008 0:05:14 GMT -6
Hi Coaches,
My names Nate P. I'm a college freshman at a school with no football team. I got accepted to UCONN for the fall 2008 semester though, where I'll be enrolled in the prekinesology program. I'm eager to learn everything there is to know about the game.
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Post by cmow5 on Mar 3, 2008 7:44:56 GMT -6
Hi Coaches, My names Nate P. I'm a college freshman at a school with no football team. I got accepted to UCONN for the fall 2008 semester though, where I'll be enrolled in the prekinesology program. I'm eager to learn everything there is to know about the game. Welcome Nate. Are you planning to get into coaching with a kinesology degree or are you looking to get into something else? Hey maybe when you get to UCONN you can teach them the fair catch rule. ;D
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Post by hustleandheart on Mar 3, 2008 14:36:50 GMT -6
Hi Coaches, My names Nate P. I'm a college freshman at a school with no football team. I got accepted to UCONN for the fall 2008 semester though, where I'll be enrolled in the prekinesology program. I'm eager to learn everything there is to know about the game. Welcome Nate. Are you planning to get into coaching with a kinesology degree or are you looking to get into something else? Hey maybe when you get to UCONN you can teach them the fair catch rule. ;D I believe kinesology, but then again, a teaching agree would also help? What do you suggest? And oh yes, that was a bad mistake by the refs... I dont know how ANYONE gets away with it.
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Post by scooterj on Mar 5, 2008 15:56:40 GMT -6
Hello all,
I'm an Assistant for a team in England. At present we are at the grass roots stage of building the club. I've joined the forum to gather some ideas and chat about football.
Hope to chat some more soon.
Jon
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Post by jpdaley25 on Mar 5, 2008 18:05:58 GMT -6
Howdy! I'm a wing-t guy moving to the spread in Tennessee. Played ball for Dal Shealy at the University of Richmond and have coached in Ga. and Tn. for the last 18 years. I love the 50 on defense, but have migrated to the 4-3 in recent years to match my tallent, or lack there of.
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Coach Unk
Junior Member
[F4:coachdonjones]
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Post by Coach Unk on Mar 8, 2008 23:18:56 GMT -6
Coaches,
First I would like to say thank you to all who give their knowledge and advice. I JUST found this board and I already love it! I am an assistant coach for a high school in North Carolina. I'm going in my second year as varsity D Line coach. I have played college ball at the division three level as well. Right now I am trying to learn , learn and learn some more.
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Post by canon on Mar 14, 2008 10:11:33 GMT -6
Coach Rob OC in West Virginia at a 2A HS Run the Spread Going into my 12th season and love it as much as my 1st
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Post by falconoc on Mar 24, 2008 21:31:27 GMT -6
My name is Kevin Cox and I am the QB's coach and Co-Offensive Coord. at millwood High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I started playing college ball at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. I decided to move on and get into coaching and have been coaching for the past 5 years. During that time I played on an Arena team called the Marion Mayhem based out of Marion, Ohio.. The school I coach at now is a very well known school here in Oklahoma, we have had many great players come through the program, Joe Carter( Toronto Blue Jays), Joey Mickey(OU, Dallas Cowboys), Rashaun Woods(OSU, 49ers), Donovan Woods(OSU), D'Jaun Woods(OSU, Jacksonville Jaguars), Mandrell Dean( Green Bay Packers), Gerald Jones( University of Tennessee), Tramain Swindall( Texas Tech), Nick Graham( Tulsa, Philadelphia Eagles.. I have been there the last 3 year and we have won 1 state title and I have coached 1 Oklahoma POY and Army All-American in Gerald Jones.. The QB I have right now is the next All-American to come through the school. He is a 6'2'' 190lb 14 year old freshman... He is getting looks from Texas Tech, UT, and Tulsa as of now and none of it has to do with who his coach is, lol...
We also have 2 coaching jobs coming open and both teaching positions are Science so if anyone is interested send me a Private Message and I will give you more details..
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Post by Coach JR on Apr 6, 2008 10:33:39 GMT -6
I stumbled on this site through a link on an Auburn site. I'm not a coach, I'm just a fan, so I hope I'm not out of place. I just love football, and more than most fans I want to understand football and the details of it. Offenses and Defenses. Since I'm not in the coaching biz, I guess coaching the player isn't as big an interest as the strategy and tactics of O and D schemes. This looks like a place where I can learn a lot of what interests me. I guess I wont have much to contribute other than questions.
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Post by the1mitch on Apr 9, 2008 9:43:07 GMT -6
Greetings Folks, I'm a dinosaur with 44 years of football in me. I've been a visitor/viewer for a while and now that our staff is meeting weekly it's time to get serious. This board is great, but you all know that. My experience is 32 years of coaching and 12 years of playing. I've been in systems that have done most every thing. School#1 Junior High Split T and 53 (got to be part of a 5 year undefeated run) School #2 Frosh OC Wing T, Wing I and 54, 62 School #3 Frosh HC Multiple I and invert 52/61 ala Michigan State in the 60's 4 7-0 seasons and a ton of fun, but gradually got tired of beating up neewbies who had played the game at a high level but couldn't coach it at a lower level. School #4 Soph DC Worked for martinet who didn't know much other than what was on the back of a Denny's napkin. Learned humility. Currently working with 3 guys off that soph team School#5 HC job Ran multiple I and 44 Left due to Meth heads. Nuff said School#6 Frosh DC then HC 4 more undefeated seasons in a Wing T System School#7 Varsity DLine coach Tony Franklin System and multiple fronts on D (under a former player of mine and loving it.)
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Post by magistrate on Apr 10, 2008 5:30:46 GMT -6
Been here a few months now so might as well introduce myself.. 24 years old and from Denmark (small country in Europe, since most of you probably never head of it ). Started out late with the game, when i was 18 as a player, and became a coach when i was 20 and had to stop playing when i was 23.. Since its a bit different system over here I got tossed into the Deep end from the beginning as Playing HC for a small team, which didn't go to well.
Just about 1 year later i had to move and got another Head coaching job for kids in the High school age group and made 2 playoff runs with a Pro I system. The first year i coach pretty much all positions since i was the only coach. The year after i got some help and could cut it down to coaching OL/QB/DL. This year I have taken over the Head coaching job for the same team now its just the age group from 20 and up. For the first time i can pretty much focus on OL but i am still helping out with the QB.
Pretty much in here to see what people are doing in the US and to get some ideas to help my education as a coach.
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