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Post by austinator on Dec 22, 2012 18:01:10 GMT -6
I'm 25 and back in school to get certified to teach history. I am also taking every opportunity I can to learn techniques, strategies, etc since I never played as a kid, in MS, or in HS.
FWIW, I've read Game Plan (Frank DuPont) and I'm reading Football Scouting Methods (Steve Belicheck) right now.
Any more recs on books to read between clinics is appreciated.
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Post by robaltman on Dec 22, 2012 18:55:55 GMT -6
My name is Rob Altman. I'm 33. I have coached for 4 years, although not consecutively. I last coached HS football in Memphis, TN. I was the Dline coach. I am currently teaching, but not coaching. I am looking to get back into coaching as soon as possible. I have found this site to be more than helpful on more than a few problems I have had in the past.
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Post by coachhutson on Jan 2, 2013 0:25:52 GMT -6
Hello, all. I've really been loving this forum. There is a lot of information and a lot is exactly what I have been looking for, and I found even more that I never knew I wanted to know.
I just quit my job that I despise to be happy. I hope it's not a mid-life crisis, I'm only 33. To be happy, I need football. I need to coach. I am re-starting school in less than 2 weeks to get a secondary education degree. Right now, I am thinking Mathematics.
I spend all of my free time going over playbooks online, learning defenses, reading, basically anything I can get my hands on to help me become an effective coach. Obviously, that is how I found this place.
I will be an assistant coach for a local 9th grade team this coming fall. I am extremely excited for that, but I want to be prepared. I may write something up here sometimes when I have a question that I need an answer for, but it looks like there is a good chance I will find my question and answers.
I have been learning a lot about the Pistol offense. I am a fan of it's versatility. Whether it's a "pro style", spread offense, option, WC offense, you can really tailor to your athletes without huge changes.
As far as defense, 3-3 seems to be effective at the HS level. I have been learning as much as I can from that front.
I'm eager to learn more and look forward to listening to all of the advice that is available here.
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Post by ronsande on Jan 2, 2013 20:09:36 GMT -6
Hi, I am a 1st year Jr. High Coach in Midland TX looking to one day coach at the high school level. I want to learn every thing there is to know about coaching. I am hoping that some of you can bestow some you knowledge upon me.
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Post by btex0127 on Jan 2, 2013 20:48:32 GMT -6
Brian Gaylor, I am the OC and OL coach at Lytle ISD, south of San Antonio. I have coached in several places in Texas. I also coached three years in Europe. I have been an OC, DC, STC, HC, and sports director. On the offensive side I have coached in jet option spread, no huddle spread, veer, multiple I, and Slot T. I have called in Slot T, multi I, jet option, and no huddle (not really air raid). On the defensive side I have coached in numbers 43, 50, 34, 33 stack, 4-2-5, and split. I have called in numbers 43, 33 stack, and 4-2-5. I have coached every position in football. I am in my early 40's have three kids and have been married 22 years. I have taught Texas, American, and world history. I have also taught world geography, economics, and a class on responsibility (resume, job interviews, etc). And last I have taught English as a second language. Besides football I have been a head baseball coach (career record 117-25, yes I am proud of that one), head powerlifting, head track, head softball, and assistant basketball (girls and boys). My wife is a school counselor and has worked in central admin for a 5 A school. She is back conseling now, she did not like being in central admin.
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Post by nknight on Jan 3, 2013 2:17:25 GMT -6
My name is Nick Knight, 24 year old, aspiring to be a division 1 defensive coordinator, but I am open to anything and who knows where I will be led. Not only being able to coach but to help these young kids (high schoolers) mature, grow as a people as much as I can and to be a positive influence/role model in their lives.
Unfortunately I am just beginning the pursuit of coaching, I hold a bachelors of science: criminal justice degree and had originally planned on going to law school but I have always had a passion, a love for the game of football, specifically college football. I played Division II college baseball and grew up playing all three major sports. My football career spanned from 6 years old up until finishing high school.
For a good two plus months now, I have been doing research, homework, networking and trying to find out how and where to start this career path. I've been putting together some letters to send out and in my dream would be starting out at the University of Kentucky as a GA or under a "volunteer" title to learn under Stoops. In reality, I will start from the ground up through high school and trying to progress through the ranks with a work ethic, resume and background to just name a few.
There is a lot more that could be said but let me keep it short and sweet with the quick highlights above. If there is anyone that wants to mentor and grow a young dedicated coach, send a message and we can exchange contact information whether that is email, skype, AIM or cell numbers for advice and whatever else may present itself.
Thank you,
Knight
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Post by buscalaforma21 on Jan 7, 2013 14:16:48 GMT -6
I'm 23, from TX, and just got out of sales to follow my calling as a teacher and coach.
I played the three major sports in HS, mostly OL with a season of tight end.
Nowhere near good enough to play college, so I worked for the video squad at a Big 12 program for five years.
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Post by rmaddalon on Jan 8, 2013 16:22:35 GMT -6
Hello Fellow Coaches,
I am excited to be apart of this board. The amount of networking and resources that you can get on here is unbelievable.
I played HS football (OT) in NJ. Immediately after my HS career, I began coaching frosh ball at my alma mater, Nottingham HS while I was a frosh in college. By my 4th year coaching, I moved up the ranks as the Varsity OL coach and Varsity Co-OC. Offensive specialty - I formation and Wing-T.
I got a teaching and coaching position up at Old Bridge HS. They have, for years, specialized in triple option football (mostly wishbone and flexbone). Over the years, we have evolved from a wishbone team to a flexbone, I-option, and Gun Triple team. I am currently serving as the Varsity OL and Varsity OC there.
I am a lifelong Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines fan, even though I've lived my entire life in NJ. I will root for Rutgers football since I want to see them do well.
Can't wait to talk 'ball with all of ya.
-Coach Maddalon @maddawgfball
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Post by nhs40 on Jan 10, 2013 9:39:45 GMT -6
I am a coach and teacher at a small town, rural school (division 5) in ohio. I have coached for 11 years, with the last 3 as HC. I have enjoyed reading many threads associated with this site and have learned a great deal of information.
Offensively, we have run the straight T and I formation. Our school has struggled mightily really since its inception, but I believe we have some young men that are ready to change that.
Defensively, we run a 4-4 and will move players to look like a 6-2 and 5-3. Again, we have many areas in which to improve.
Looking forward to the continued discussioins.
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Post by useitorloseit on Jan 10, 2013 14:32:01 GMT -6
Been coaching 32 years, been there/done that. NCAA D2 in Texas, 6A in Ok., 4A in Texas, NCAA D1 in Texas, 5A in Texas, 2A (hc) in Texas for eleven years, 3A (hc) in Texas for eleven years. ... Ready for the next 32 years. No more noble of a profession than one where you have a direct impact on the future generations.
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shawka
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Post by shawka on Jan 11, 2013 22:02:04 GMT -6
Coach Walters.
Played in a Delaware winged-T / Okie 5-2.
Team 1. High School 10yrs - moved from lower ranks to Varsity OC. Double Winged-T / Jet Offense
Team 2. Semi-Pro 2yrs - Co-Head Coach / OC. Double Winged-T / Run and Shoot
Team 3. High School 1yr - DC. 3-3 Stack. Offense was "Flexbone" / Run & Shoot
Team 4. High School 2yrs- Co-OC "Tulsa Spread"
Team 5. High School 1yr- DC. Split 4-4
Currently. High School OC. Gun Zone Option / Run & Shoot
Guess I'm a "Jack of all trades, and a master of none"!
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Post by bwub60 on Jan 13, 2013 17:51:13 GMT -6
Im currently in my 6th year pf coaching. I'm the OL/DL coach and OC at a small 2A school in Southeast Texas.
This was mine and the AD's first year and we won district and were knocked out in the 2nd round.
before that I was the TE/OL coach at a 4A school in SETX.
Played OL in college and HS. A memeber of the heavy lunch bunch forever and always!
Heard about this board from a buddy and I'm excited about a new place to go and talk some football!
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Post by jbross1230 on Jan 15, 2013 13:11:07 GMT -6
I am an inspiring coach. I played high school football. Worked as equipment manager at d-1 level and in the nfl. Do not have teaching degree, but looking for volunteer coaching opportunties. Still considering getting teaching degree or certification.
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Post by gv on Jan 15, 2013 20:37:37 GMT -6
I have been lurking on the board for awhile now and soaking up as much as I can. So far my experience coaching is extremely limited and will only be on a part time / volunteer basis for the near future. Hoping to pick up anything I can to help out more. So far I ask a lot of questions and they lead me to more questions so I figure I will sit back and listen for quite some time yet.
Thanks for all the help understanding the game.
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Post by pilfflip on Jan 21, 2013 12:13:28 GMT -6
I'm a jack of all trades.
I coach at a medium level HS in the Northwest where we run a Pro-style 1 and 2 back offense and a 4-2 defense and a Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Defense is my game but my first love is athletic performance enhancement and prehab strength training.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Jan 22, 2013 21:12:28 GMT -6
Senatorblutarsky here... old guy who was on the board way back when...
Looks like I am attempting a comeback... I have moved from Nebraska- now I am in North Dakota (first year up here) at a AA football school (AAA, AA, A and B are our classes in football). I am in my 22nd year as a head coach, have run a Single Wing or Single Wing variant for the last 8 years (wishbone guy before that). We are pretty much a 43 roll coverage team on D. Coaching wrestling now, so my time on here will be pretty spotty for a few more weeks... just looking to learn more and contribute what I can and say "hello" to some I enjoyed conversing with on this site.
Jim Dooley, Beulah HS (ND)
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Post by fantom on Jan 23, 2013 7:56:18 GMT -6
Senator. Missed you.
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Post by blb on Jan 23, 2013 8:05:02 GMT -6
Senatorblutarsky here... old guy who was on the board way back when... Jim Dooley, Beulah HS (ND) Jim Dooley - weren't you Sayers-Butkus' coach with the Bears in the '60s? I echo fantom's sentiment.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Jan 23, 2013 8:57:34 GMT -6
Senatorblutarsky here... old guy who was on the board way back when... Jim Dooley, Beulah HS (ND) Jim Dooley - weren't you Sayers-Butkus' coach with the Bears in the '60s? I echo fantom's sentiment. I'm not QUITE that old...
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Post by lobo6 on Jan 24, 2013 14:43:11 GMT -6
Hi Fellow coaches and football fans, I'm a Head Coach in Nevada. Grew up in Texas, dad was a Tx high school and college coach for over 30 years. Following in the footsteps and love it, nothing better than Friday Nights!! This is a tremendous resource and look forward to talking and learning football with you guys.
I have coached in Texas and Nevada. Currently looking for jobs back in Texas (if any of you know of jobs opening or need an assistant please contact me). Currently looking for assistant and or head football and track job. I have experience coaching spread, shotgun wing t and variations of shotgun wing t and wing t (rb's, qb's, wr's, coordinator and head coach) offensively and 3-4, 4-3, 5-2, 4-2-5 defensively (ILB's, OLB's, secondary, head coach).
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Post by coachretz on Feb 2, 2013 18:42:15 GMT -6
Hello Everyone, My name is Jordan. I am the 24 year old OC of a small town school in SW Saskatchewan, Canada. I've been lurking around the site for a few days and I was initially kind of intimidated to post anything after reading the impressive resumes of the coaches using this site. I finally got the guts to start posting and with time and maybe some luck hopefully someday I will be able to help like the coaches on here are so able to do. Football wise we are a 6man program, I played my high school ball on a 9man team and for 1 year I was the OC of a youth 12 man team in Alberta. Offensively I am a run first run second kind of coach, content to chew up the yards and kill the clock. I run a variation of the "fly" offence with a lot of power/lead concepts added in. Looking forward to learning as much as I can from all of you.
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Post by hawk18 on Feb 3, 2013 12:41:54 GMT -6
High School - played in a flexbone option offense College - volunteered for a multiple offense with pro style passing
Currently the Head Coach at a small 1a school in North Carolina. This is my first year at this school The last 5 years I was at a small private school in Mississippi. First 2 years as Defensive Coordinator, the last 3 years as Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator. We currently run the spread offense that utilizes an H-Back. We are a gap scheme run team with counter and power being our best two. We also run the buck sweep, wham, and speed option. Passing we are majority quick game and screen. We have a small number of dropback concepts (Drive, Double Post, Cross, All Curl) and a couple of PA Passes.
I have been on this site for several days now and I am loving everything about it. Picking up a lot of advice and knowledge from some very helpful and experienced coaches. Hopefully I will be able to help someone as well.
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Post by coachjps on Feb 5, 2013 0:37:32 GMT -6
I have been on the site for awhile, but haven't posted much. Really enjoy Brophy's site and read JGordan's coaching the under D book. I have been a HS coach for 3 years, 2 1/2 as a JV HC and 3 years as JV Off Cord. in addition to coaching the varsity RB, DL, and LB at a small school. I love coaching ball, and really enjoy learning about the strategies and tactics involved, looking forward to the next challenge.
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Post by coachtbrown on Feb 7, 2013 15:21:42 GMT -6
Terrance Brown In DFW by way of VA. Play Corner and FS in HS joined the Army and played all Defensive positions(and help coach them) on company Flag Football Teams Coached Little League Peewee in TN was the DC and ran 4-3 on a rookie team and never had a losing season. Moved to TX and was DC for an university semi pro club team (coached only 3 games. had to stop because of family problems and was 2-1 only losing to the leagues reigning champs and the team never won another game by playing) Went to Iraq Joined a women's semi pro team was the ST and assistant DB coach(lost 1st round of playoffs) Joined Pop warner Jr peewee team was DB and LB coach (team lost city champ by a point) Joined newly formed women's semi pro team became the HC(20 players, 6-2 made playoffs lost 1st round, i didnt coach because had been called up one last time) 2nd year with Jr peewee made assistant DC( team won state and went to Disney and ended up ranked #5 nationwide) Now i'm looking for a HS job.
Offense: westcoast/I formation and a little bit of Double wing
Defense: 4-3, 4-4/4-2-5 and 3-3 stack
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Post by coachhusrey on Feb 9, 2013 12:35:54 GMT -6
Lonnie Hursey
I have coached for 12 total years Im 34 now and the last 7 have been in Europe and India. right now Im coaching in Serbia which has some of the best talent in Europe.
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Post by cheetahs37 on Feb 18, 2013 6:11:10 GMT -6
I'm Shane from just outside London UK, and I'm in the process of moving into coaching after nearly 20 seasons of playing! Currently I am still playing for the mighty Watford Cheetahs (look us up haha) and Coaching the RB's in our Youth & Junior programs.
I'm hoping my playing experience, my coaching (had lots of it), and knowledge picked up here and from my peers will stand me in good stead.
Now to invest some serious time on these boards reading, learning and (hopefully) participating.....
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Post by calicoacho on Mar 8, 2013 21:41:48 GMT -6
Hello,
I am a lineman coach in High School for the freshman team. I volunteered to coach after watching my sons team play. So I asked if they needed help on the line and next thing I know I am taking care of all my stuff required by the great state of California to Coach in High School. I joined mid season to help out the team. Learned a bit in those short weeks of the rest of the season, Freshman HC changed plays every week went from a spread offense to a triple option. I am looking forward to being with the freshman team for the whole season upcoming with a new Freshman HC, who is hopefully more organized.
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Post by tabs52 on Mar 9, 2013 8:03:26 GMT -6
Joe Tabay Coaching in Western PA, 8th Year of Coaching DL/OL Responsiblities Run a Spread/Zone Attack Offense Defense is a Work in Progress
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Post by coachkennedy63 on Mar 9, 2013 15:48:46 GMT -6
Jamal Kennedy Coaching in Washington DC 2 Years of Head Coaching Experience (1 as JV High School, 1 Middle School) 25 Years old BS from WVU in Physical Education (Athletic Coaching) Run uptempo power spread and the 33 Stack and 4-2-5
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Post by electrified on Mar 15, 2013 22:22:52 GMT -6
Hey fellas great to find a place to learn about the game from every day folks and pros alike. I have been a asst. Coach for a peewee team for2 year's and just want to learn much as i can to benefit the kids we are mediocre at best. With allot of talented kids so i know from seeing all the info that we can greatly improve I and offset i with. A 8 gap d
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