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Post by vassdiddy on Nov 17, 2007 12:35:38 GMT -6
Hey guys,
As some of you know, I am a 23 year old coach who just got through my first year. There is a chance that I may be moving to another area to take over a program. The team I coached on this year had a potent offense but I am a defensive coach. I understand and could implement much of the passing game, however, I am lacking in OL skills and don't know if I will have any assistants and if I do, I don't know their expertise.
I need to start building a foundation in case I get an interview.
So here are my questions...
1) What do you guys suggest as a starting point for a running game out of the gun? Zone Read, Dart, Power, Trap, Counter, etc.
2) What passing concepts would you start out with that would be good versus various coverages? 3 Step, 5 Step, PA, Rollout?
3) What screens/draws would you suggest?
4) What concepts would you suggest to implement (I.E. throwing uncovered, count the box to audible to pass/run, blitz beaters?)
5) Anything else you think I need to know?
I know this is a vague question, but I am really starting from scratch. I want to implement a system that is simple, yet well thought out and thorough. I would rather hand pick concepts based on their soundness and generalizability.
Whaddaya think?
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Post by sls on Nov 17, 2007 13:35:07 GMT -6
Hey guys, As some of you know, I am a 23 year old coach who just got through my first year. There is a chance that I may be moving to another area to take over a program. The team I coached on this year had a potent offense but I am a defensive coach. I understand and could implement much of the passing game, however, I am lacking in OL skills and don't know if I will have any assistants and if I do, I don't know their expertise. I need to start building a foundation in case I get an interview. So here are my questions... 1) What do you guys suggest as a starting point for a running game out of the gun? Zone Read, Dart, Power, Trap, Counter, etc. 2) What passing concepts would you start out with that would be good versus various coverages? 3 Step, 5 Step, PA, Rollout? 3) What screens/draws would you suggest? 4) What concepts would you suggest to implement (I.E. throwing uncovered, count the box to audible to pass/run, blitz beaters?) 5) Anything else you think I need to know? I know this is a vague question, but I am really starting from scratch. I want to implement a system that is simple, yet well thought out and thorough. I would rather hand pick concepts based on their soundness and generalizability. Whaddaya think? 1. Run what you know out of the gun, if it is zone do it, if it is option do ti. 2. What do you want to do, run or pass out of the gun. If run 1st all you need is Quicks, screens, and 2 deep concepts that you can run real well. If you want to pass first you need more. 3. Bubble, Alley, and Missouri's double screen 4. I think you have to throw uncovered, but this is also influenced by what you want to do first, run or pass. just my opinion. |
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Post by vassdiddy on Nov 19, 2007 11:31:06 GMT -6
What is the easiest running concept for the OL for a novice offensive coach.
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Post by realdawg on Nov 19, 2007 11:33:41 GMT -6
I think zone is pretty easy to learn and teach. Simplest way to teach it is find your zone and block the first thing that shows in it.
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Post by wingt74 on Nov 19, 2007 12:36:06 GMT -6
I think zone is pretty easy to learn and teach. Simplest way to teach it is find your zone and block the first thing that shows in it. I strongly disagree. The #1 reason for a young lineman's ineffectiveness is not knowing what to do. When you say, "Block first thing that shows in your zone" you are now asking your player to think. A simple ISO rule-set is the easiest to teach. Pick the player you are going to block for the play, and block him to the best of your ability. I use POOL. Playside gap / On / Offside Gap / Linebacker. |
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Post by thakatalyst on Nov 19, 2007 13:42:19 GMT -6
Go to a Tony Franklin Clinic in the area you will be coaching in. Big up-front investment...huge pay-off. I am the DC at my school and will be in your position soon enough. When it's time for me to make that move...Tony Franklin is coming with me.
1. We run zone and speed option. We were a fly team last year, so we use a lot of fly sweep and plays that build off of that, such as speed option away from fly, zone away.
2. There are a variety of coverage beaters out there. As a DC, I'm sure you're well aware of that. TF is a no huddle offense. We see how you line up against us and call the play.
3. Screens are a huge part of our offense! We run quick screens to any and every receiver. One we particularly enjoy running is the jail break by a receiver lined up wide. Running this many screens requires a lot of practice time, but man is it worth it.
4. All our pass plays have hot routes built-in. And like I said in number 2, we are no huddle so we usually see how you're going to line up to each one of our formations, then decide whether to throw or run. Making playcall changes on the fly is easy because each athlete has a wrist band with only THEIR route or responsibility on it.
5. ...a way to pay the $3000 to get the Tony Franklin system! Hahahaha.
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Post by brophy on Nov 19, 2007 14:12:07 GMT -6
Hey guys, As some of you know, I am a 23 year old coach who just got through my first year. There is a chance that I may be moving to another area to take over a program. becareful what you wish for. In regards to zone. It is simple - if you make it simple. Teach 'uncovered' / 'covered'........you're done. Now off of zone, you can run pretty much everything based off of two concepts (IZ/OZ). Its simple, but you'd better be prepared to spend everyday working on getting the rhythm and communication down with this. Don't just dabble, work it. Good luck if you're seriously looking at taking the fast track to being the head man. I understand what you are trying to do, and the ambitious nature of it is great. What is your base philosophy.........what are the compliments to make a defense pay for trying to take it away? How do you intend to make it all gel for teaching and its application? However, take some time to actually disect what you are really trying to do. Why? Why not (do something else)? What really is important and what is really ego/fluff? Honestly, you'd better be able to coach it ALL and teach your assistants (even experienced ones) if you are going to be the HEAD COACH. Knowing offense, and being able to lead a PROGRAM (guiding its direction) requires you to have bullet-proof, unwavering absolutes to be successful. Otherwise, you are at risk at going in a thousand different directions. What makes you WANT to be a head coach so soon? What tells you that you are ready for it? Would you be interested in just hiring some guys to run "their stuff" until you're ready to run it all? PS - how much time have you spent visiting with the staffs of local colleges that run what you have a vision of? |
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Post by coachnichols on Nov 19, 2007 14:16:42 GMT -6
Hey guys, As some of you know, I am a 23 year old coach who just got through my first year. There is a chance that I may be moving to another area to take over a program. The team I coached on this year had a potent offense but I am a defensive coach. I understand and could implement much of the passing game, however, I am lacking in OL skills and don't know if I will have any assistants and if I do, I don't know their expertise. I need to start building a foundation in case I get an interview. Whaddaya think? What do I think? You have one year of experience and might take over a program? This sounds like something that would happen here in Kansas! |
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