vanhorn
Sophomore Member
"Hardwork beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
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Post by vanhorn on Apr 28, 2007 8:03:06 GMT -6
Where do you guys order coaching apparel/shoes........do you guys get a discount?  |
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Post by saintrad on Apr 28, 2007 14:35:12 GMT -6
i take the Bill Belichik style of a pull-over hoody and sweats....could careless what i look like
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Post by lionhart on Apr 28, 2007 15:59:09 GMT -6
saint... im on the opposite side of the spectrum. i like shirt and tie. (its pretty funny considering that i wear shorts and a t shirt every day of my life)
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Post by brophy on Apr 28, 2007 16:34:46 GMT -6
wing-tips (turf) or adidas molded turf (on a grass field)
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Post by wildcat on Apr 28, 2007 16:37:27 GMT -6
We were usually just happy if our assistant coaches wiped the cowsh*t off of their chore boots...
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Post by tvt50 on Apr 28, 2007 16:45:56 GMT -6
Nike air pegasus
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Post by larrymoe on Apr 28, 2007 17:03:13 GMT -6
The greatest shoes I ever had for coaching were some Adidas Falcons. Loved em. They're now too nasty to wear to games though and I'll be looking for some new shoes next year too.
I try to look nice, but not overly formal. Khakis, team polo, hat and pullover if it's brisk. Pretty average. I do shower before every game though. Don't know why other than I'm OCD about being clean, just kind of my alone time I guess to get ready.
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Post by Yash on Apr 28, 2007 17:53:29 GMT -6
I like to search eastbay.com for some clearance turf shoes.
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Post by tog on Apr 28, 2007 18:25:46 GMT -6
mine just have to be black
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Post by jjkuenzel on Apr 28, 2007 18:44:41 GMT -6
Nike shox cross trainer
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Post by fort on Apr 28, 2007 18:45:21 GMT -6
I've got a nice pair of Sketcher Comfort casual dress shoes. Gameday, I wear a dress shirt (usually untucked...), khakis, and those shoes. The rest of the staff looks like they were picked up from the shelter on the way to the field.
For practice, I just use my old pair of Air Zoom Appocalypse IIIs or tennis shoes. It's my goal to find a nice comfortable pair of shoes solely for coaching this next year. I was looking at those Nike Shox, as I've got a bad knee, and I've been told certain models of them are good for that kind of thing.
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Post by tigercoach on Apr 28, 2007 19:08:54 GMT -6
New Balance
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Post by poweriguy on Apr 28, 2007 19:37:30 GMT -6
The Mizuno wave trainer is the most comfortable coaching shoe I've ever had.  It comes in white, red, blue, black/white , black/black If you want a little flashier version, you can get the Mizuno Speed trainer.  Seriously, the comfort on these shoes is outstanding. I got a few coaching friends of mine hooked on them. |
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Post by dacoachmo on Apr 28, 2007 20:55:43 GMT -6
 okay, seriously. a good pair of running shoes. or some all leather trainer for poor weather. |
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Post by saintrad on Apr 28, 2007 21:11:50 GMT -6
 this would be the upgraded version of the coach 's from the Waterboy. |
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Post by Yash on Apr 29, 2007 1:19:01 GMT -6
 Never lost a state championship wearing these babies. Of course, I've never won one either... |
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Post by fort on Apr 29, 2007 8:43:27 GMT -6
The Mizuno wave trainer is the most comfortable coaching shoe I've ever had. It comes in white, red, blue, black/white , black/black If you want a little flashier version, you can get the Mizuno Speed trainer. Seriously, the comfort on these shoes is outstanding. I got a few coaching friends of mine hooked on them. Are the Mizuno Speed trainers as comfortable as the wave trainers? |
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Post by fbairattack on Apr 29, 2007 13:20:43 GMT -6
okay, seriously. a good pair of running shoes. or some all leather trainer for poor weather. Did those come with a cane and a fuzzy hat? Just curious. |
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Post by poweriguy on Apr 29, 2007 13:21:29 GMT -6
I've never owned a pair of Speed trainers, but my buddy has owned both and says they are equally the same, comfort wise. Plus to me they look like a flashier version of the wave trainer. Plus I messed up on my original post, the Speed trainers come in different colors. But the Wave trainers are a really good shoe IMO. The wave trainer is all leather, so it keeps your feet dry on damp fields. Plus you can use some black shoe polish on them, to keep them spiffy. I used mine for Football, then into baseball season. So I got two seasons out of them. Mizuno in general makes a good shoe, from my experiences. Also at wasupply.com , the wave trainers are going for $39.95. I paid close to $60 when I bought mine. Wave Trainer www.wasupply.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=8793 |
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Post by fbdoc on Apr 29, 2007 16:52:36 GMT -6
Shoes are up to the individual coach - whatever is comfortable but absolutely NO flip flops, crocs, or sandals allowed! As far as clothing, we've got so many football program t-shirts, polos, and sweats that my coaches know it's a definite no-no to not have something school/program related at practice, and we ALWAYS look professional (and the same) on game day. We expect the kids to wear the uniform the same way and our staff wears their uniform the same.
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Post by larrymoe on Apr 29, 2007 18:34:09 GMT -6
I've always wondered this- What does it matter what your assistants wear at practice?
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Shotgun1
Sophomore Member
It is better to die trying than to quit...
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Post by Shotgun1 on Apr 29, 2007 20:25:25 GMT -6
I had a pair of the all black reebok turf shoes. Absolutely loved them and they would look great because I would take black spray paint and hit them every few weeks to make them look brand new again. Lasted until the all the grip on the bottoms was pretty much gone. I am going to look into a pair of those wave triners. When they get dirty and scuffed I will just whip out the spray paint can and they will be all black....
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Post by fbairattack on Apr 29, 2007 22:15:09 GMT -6
I've always wondered this- What does it matter what your assistants wear at practice? Not sure it makes a huge deal that they look the same at practice but... If you expect the kids to conform to a team were they all look the same .. i.e. all black jerseys, orange shorts and helmets or whatever your colors... then why shouldnt the coaches? just my opinion |
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Post by tog on Apr 30, 2007 5:49:12 GMT -6
sometimes it's hard to find 5xlt t shirts and have them emblazoned with the team name and stuff
you guys actually paint your shoes?
and put black shoe polish on coaching shoes?
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Post by fbdoc on Apr 30, 2007 7:25:50 GMT -6
I think it does matter. We have a uniform for the players and the coaches at least need to show a level of respect for the team and the program by wearing their uniform. Now if it's HOT and Muggy and Coach Smith has cut the sleeves off of his football t-shirt, I'm probably not going to cuss him out, but outside of the size issues - Tog, 5X ? I want you blocking for me at the next convention - I want our coaches to be professional, and wearing the proper uniform IMO is part of it.
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Post by fort on Apr 30, 2007 7:26:29 GMT -6
sometimes it's hard to find 5xlt t shirts and have them emblazoned with the team name and stuff Exactly. Right now we've got a polo with our school's logo and "coaching staff" below it. They don't have one in my size (4XL). Gives me an excuse to dress up a little, though. I'm thinking of going on my own and getting a staff shirt made up for next season, but it's not too big of a deal for me. They don't even wear it most of the time. |
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Post by coachmathis on Apr 30, 2007 7:51:02 GMT -6
I wear jordans khakis and a school polo shirt. I don't think I would ever be comfortable wearing shorts on the sideline, seems to informal and I am a very informal guy.
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Post by olinecoach61 on Apr 30, 2007 8:09:07 GMT -6
New Balance- very comfortable and durable
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Post by wildcat on Apr 30, 2007 8:32:41 GMT -6
fbdoc - So I'm assuming that chore boots and Farm and Fleet coveralls with tobacco spit stains wouldn't cut it at your practice? That would eliminate about half of the guys I worked with at my last gig!  |
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Post by fbdoc on Apr 30, 2007 8:48:45 GMT -6
In my second stint as a head coach (I was 28 at the time) I was at a school in a mill town and every one of my assistants worked at the the mill. Great guys, pretty good coaches, but some interesting personalities. The first day of 2 of days I had one of them show up wearing some kind of novelty hat that had a very realistic TURD on top! He couldn't understand why I wasn't going to let him wear it!
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