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Post by jcarbon2 on Aug 27, 2007 10:53:19 GMT -6
For many the season just started and after ONE week we already get to see the "lost confidence" and "something is wrong, HELP!" posts.
They say it takes two years to become an expert in any subject so why do so many give up so fast?
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Post by brophy on Aug 27, 2007 11:05:47 GMT -6
so why do so many give up so fast? humilty & patience are tough........pressure to win is heavy. Also, eating steak is great......  ....but it all depends on how it is prepared.  |
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Post by knight9299 on Aug 27, 2007 11:14:12 GMT -6
For many the season just started and after ONE week we already get to see the "lost confidence" and "something is wrong, HELP!" posts. They say it takes two years to become an expert in any subject so why do so many give up so fast? Isn't this the exact reason to be asking these questions? I'm a pessmist. When I install something, follow step 1, 2, & 3 that I researched personally in the off season- if I run into something that makes me nervous about said installation, I immediately think- I missed something- what did I miss I'll ask myself, (it's probably the kids being new with the installation, but I want to make sure I didn't miss something). I come here post my concern and somebody here can point me in the right direction. Then maybe I don't wake up at 3 am to take one more look at that film. |
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Post by jcarbon2 on Aug 27, 2007 11:34:35 GMT -6
Knighter,
I know there are a few posts on this board but the posts that make me wonder are the posts at other boards where coaches picked a scheme based on "It is the greatest thing since.." and then wonder why it did not work for them come game day.
You mention you did the research.
I figure there are two kinds of posts on these boards. One, the coach looking for info on a particular scheme and asking the "Why this and that" hence doing the R&D. Two, the guy that is already in the muck because he decided that somebody else do the R&D and he will just run it based on that book or video he purchased. This is the guy that asks "why is it not working?".
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Post by coachsky on Aug 27, 2007 12:19:24 GMT -6
Interesting topic.
My personal approach is to be an "adjuster". I never like to make wholesale changes. If I put in a whole new scheme (very rare) I research the hell out to make sure I know it inside out. I would rather add or adjust my core philosophy rather than make wholesale changes.
I am working now for a couple of guys who will switch defensive schemes and personnel depending on which way the wind blows. I have very strong core beliefs, and make modifications to correct identified shortcomings. Last year we switched defenses four times before game 6. Personnel was switch several times a week.
I thought things were better this year until the last practice before this Saturday, our intersquad scrimmage, right before game week. We come in the coaching office and the DC wants to switch our base principles from a 4-3 to a 4-4. He also want to change up 4 people who had been running in their spots since spring. There was an uprising and the change was thwarted. I love the guy but he cracks me up, he said he "had an itch he had to scratch". I'm gunna douse him in lanacane the next time he gets an itch.
Here's my thoughts;
- Develop an offensive and defensive "core principles" that are deeply seated.
- Learn and master a (O/D)system that matches your principles.
- Make minor adjustments to stay current, suit your personnel, address challenges by opponents, compete for titles.
I believe you have to perfect, grow, and add new wrinkles but you should stick to something solid that can compete year in and year out.
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