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Post by footballfan on Aug 29, 2007 18:09:39 GMT -6
I would like to get into the coaching ranks if for nothing else to become a high school volunteer coach. What I need to know after reading several books on football coaching by a few different people is how hard is it to get started?
I am currently working in Iraq and have been here since 2005. I would like a chance to gain on the job knowledge as well as anything extra advice some of the coaches could give me.
I have never played football, was always a baseball player but enjoy learning about the X's & O's of football, looking at it as more of a hobby then a career.
Any advice?
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Post by phantom on Aug 29, 2007 18:25:20 GMT -6
Thank you for serving our country. The thing to do will be to volunteer at a HS in your town when you get home. Most HSs are happy to have volunteers if they believe that he's committed, understands the amount of time required, and understand that they have a lot to learn and are willing to work hard to do so.
Until you get home learn as much football as you can. This site is a good, free source. There are others. Read them all. Ask questions. Network. Find out if there are coaches in here from your area. Above all, don't pi$$ people off. The things that will turn off people here are personal attacks, being a know-it all, and being a playing "gotcha".
Hope that helps. Stay safe.
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Post by footballfan on Aug 29, 2007 18:34:29 GMT -6
Thank you very much, will take your advice and continue to read and ask questions. Looking moreon the defensive side of the ball D-line, linebackers so any an all books that you might reccommend?
Reading Play Football The NFL Way now. Plus have been going back and fourth with several others
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Post by footballfan on Aug 29, 2007 18:36:28 GMT -6
I guess AI should state that I am from the Central Texas area Temple/Killeen
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Post by olinecoach61 on Aug 29, 2007 19:13:11 GMT -6
Staffs are always looking for good volunteer assistants. These positions often lead to fully paid spots when you have proven yourself or give you something to put on your resume when you want to move on. Don't be afraid to reach out to high school coaches when you get home.
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Post by phantom on Aug 29, 2007 19:29:20 GMT -6
Thank you very much, will take your advice and continue to read and ask questions. Looking moreon the defensive side of the ball D-line, linebackers so any an all books that you might reccommend? Reading Play Football The NFL Way now. Plus have been going back and fourth with several others One of the books that has received the most recommendations on this site: "Coaching Team Defense" by Fritz Shurmur. Highly informative, concise, readable, and inexpensive.
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Post by footballfan on Aug 29, 2007 19:31:38 GMT -6
After reading through some of the old post be for I joined I noticed that book was being talked about so I figured I should order it and I should get it in the mail in a few weeks thanks again
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Post by wingman on Aug 29, 2007 21:18:50 GMT -6
As a HC I am always interested in a guy who is fired up. If you want to learn, you will.
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Post by coachcoyote on Aug 31, 2007 0:31:43 GMT -6
Footballfan. Thanks for serving. Keep up your quest for football knowledge. Perhaps others will realize it's only a game, not life or death. Hang in there and stay safe.
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