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Post by raider92 on Oct 31, 2022 19:03:36 GMT -6
Coaching a guy up and he says "I know". No don't f'kn know or you would have done it right.
It's to the point where all the kids get quiet and their heads turn to see what I'm going to do when they hear someone say it.
The other big one is coaches not having their drills set up for indy time. I'm an easy guy to work for but that one is a guaranteed a$$ chewing behind closed doors (may not be directed at the individual but everyone will know who did it) and if it continues it may be an a$$ chewing on the field if that's what it takes. Take it seriously, be prepared, or you don't have any credibility in asking kids to do those things.
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Post by CS on Oct 31, 2022 19:14:25 GMT -6
Coaching a guy up and he says "I know". No don't f'kn know or you would have done it right. It's to the point where all the kids get quiet and their heads turn to see what I'm going to do when they hear someone say it. The other big one is coaches not having their drills set up for indy time. I'm an easy guy to work for but that one is a guaranteed a$$ chewing behind closed doors (may not be directed at the individual but everyone will know who did it) and if it continues it may be an a$$ chewing on the field if that's what it takes. Take it seriously, be prepared, or you don't have any credibility in asking kids to do those things. Worse is having your drills set up and another coach grabs your equipment |
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Post by 33coach on Oct 31, 2022 19:31:37 GMT -6
Coaching a guy up and he says "I know". No don't f'kn know or you would have done it right. actually this one ive relaxed on abit. you can absolutely know something and still F0ck it up |
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Post by raider92 on Oct 31, 2022 20:11:53 GMT -6
Coaching a guy up and he says "I know". No don't f'kn know or you would have done it right. actually this one ive relaxed on abit. you can absolutely know something and still F0ck it up For sure, it's more the tone that gets me. You know the kind of kid I'm talking about |
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Post by bulldogsdc on Nov 1, 2022 6:42:54 GMT -6
There is absolutely no need, or point to pep rallies. pep rallies, homecoming, senior night, picture day.... all of it can go away. Hell, why even play the stupid game....It's just a dumb game that won't mean anything to anyone in the long run |
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Post by CanyonCoach on Nov 1, 2022 7:55:18 GMT -6
People on message boards with multiple screen names...
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Post by 33coach on Nov 1, 2022 9:20:56 GMT -6
pep rallies, homecoming, senior night, picture day.... all of it can go away. Hell, why even play the stupid game....It's just a dumb game that won't mean anything to anyone in the long run i mean you have a point. we spend an awful lot of time on a children's game |
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Post by bulldogsdc on Nov 1, 2022 9:34:59 GMT -6
Nihilist....
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Post by CS on Nov 1, 2022 10:28:27 GMT -6
Hell, why even play the stupid game....It's just a dumb game that won't mean anything to anyone in the long run i mean you have a point. we spend an awful lot of time on a children's game If you think of it as just a childrens game then you’re missing the point |
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Post by IronmanFootball on Nov 1, 2022 12:29:21 GMT -6
Coaching a guy up and he says "I know". No don't f'kn know or you would have done it right. It's to the point where all the kids get quiet and their heads turn to see what I'm going to do when they hear someone say it. The other big one is coaches not having their drills set up for indy time. I'm an easy guy to work for but that one is a guaranteed a$$ chewing behind closed doors (may not be directed at the individual but everyone will know who did it) and if it continues it may be an a$$ chewing on the field if that's what it takes. Take it seriously, be prepared, or you don't have any credibility in asking kids to do those things. Worse is having your drills set up and another coach grabs your equipment Private gym, we share space with Crossfit bros. Man they love seeing chit set up and moving it on you. |
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Post by blb on Nov 1, 2022 12:42:47 GMT -6
i mean you have a point. we spend an awful lot of time on a children's game If you think of it as just a childrens game then you’re missing the point Yep, the game is for the kids. Pep Rallies, Homecoming activities, et al may be a pain the azz to coaches because it doesn't help us win. And in case of Picture Day, Parents' Meetings, Banquets - may mean more work for us. But - this isn't the SEC or NFL. |
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Post by raider92 on Nov 1, 2022 13:22:52 GMT -6
If you think of it as just a childrens game then you’re missing the point Yep, the game is for the kids. Pep Rallies, Homecoming activities, et al may be a pain the azz to coaches because it doesn't help us win. And in case of Picture Day, Parents' Meetings, Banquets - may mean more work for us. But - this isn't the SEC or NFL. I've come down in the middle on this stuff. As a coach I hate picture day, pep rallies, homecoming, etc., because people have a tenancy to make them more important than the game itself which is kind of the point. However, it is a big part of the experience and I want our guys to enjoy it so I figure I can either be grouchy and miserable or we can just lean into it and have fun. I've also changed when it comes to rankings, all district awards, hypothetical playoff matchups, etc. Kids only get to be in high school once, let them have fun and enjoy success as long as they keep doing what they need to do it shouldnt affect you on the field. |
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Post by wolverine55 on Nov 1, 2022 13:25:50 GMT -6
I used to be known as the "Homecoming Scrooge" at my school. This year, I came out of my shell and did some of the dress up days and even represented the Freshmen class in the Ghost Pepper Challenge. Seemed like a good idea until I was still having to run to the bathroom a half hour before kickoff...
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Post by CS on Nov 1, 2022 16:39:05 GMT -6
If you think of it as just a childrens game then you’re missing the point Yep, the game is for the kids. Pep Rallies, Homecoming activities, et al may be a pain the azz to coaches because it doesn't help us win. And in case of Picture Day, Parents' Meetings, Banquets - may mean more work for us. But - this isn't the SEC or NFL. Wasn’t implying that it isn’t for the kids. That’s exactly who it’s for and they deserve the experience of it all. “Children's game” to me is kind of a throw away term like it doesn’t matter. This childrens game keeps a lot of kids going to school, staying out of trouble, fed etc etc |
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Post by larrymoe on Nov 1, 2022 16:56:32 GMT -6
pep rallies, homecoming, senior night, picture day.... all of it can go away. Hell, why even play the stupid game....It's just a dumb game that won't mean anything to anyone in the long run I mean, to a certain degree, why live life? It really doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. |
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Post by 19delta on Nov 1, 2022 17:36:18 GMT -6
Say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, at least it's an ethos. 1000 points to bulldogsdc for "The Big Lebowski" reference! 👍 |
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Post by bulldogsdc on Nov 1, 2022 20:05:40 GMT -6
Hell, why even play the stupid game....It's just a dumb game that won't mean anything to anyone in the long run I mean, to a certain degree, why live life? It really doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. Joke explainer |
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Post by bulldogsdc on Nov 1, 2022 20:49:41 GMT -6
Hell, why even play the stupid game....It's just a dumb game that won't mean anything to anyone in the long run I mean, to a certain degree, why live life? It really doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. Joke explainer |
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Post by larrymoe on Nov 1, 2022 21:01:15 GMT -6
I mean, to a certain degree, why live life? It really doesn't mean anything in the grand scheme of things. Joke explainer No. I've just been feeling a little metaphysical lately. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2022 7:12:13 GMT -6
HCs or OCs who want to run entire team offensive periods "against the wind." It's a complete waste of time for the OL and probably everyone else, too.
The "Block somebody/hit somebody/get lower/catch the ball!" coach who constantly yells but never yells anything remotely productive or insightful.
Coaches who never actually show a kid how to do a technique, but are always complaining about what kids are doing wrong.
Coaches who blame kids for not knowing things they were never taught.
Coaches who speak disparagingly of less talented players/backups.
WR coaches who spend their whole indy period just throwing routes on air.
QBs who just hand the ball off and stand around watching the play.
HCs and Coordinators who move players into a position group, then immediately promote them to starter over other kids who've been playing there despite the new kid not knowing WTF to do.
HCs who refer angry parents to assistant coaches when they confront the HC over his own decisions.
ACs who change things without talking to anyone else first.
Kids skipping football practice to play Madden.
Kids skipping football practice to get high.
Kids who bully or steal, especially if it's from a teammate.
Kids who don't even play football but say they will if you run an offense that's all about them.
Admin who encourage you to make those changes and run that offense for those kids who aren't even playing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2022 7:15:32 GMT -6
My biggest pet peeve is when kids leave their helmet unattended on the sideline... for some reason it drives me crazy We refer to them as "Anklebreakers" for a reason! Reminds me of the guy we had on staff who'd roll loose balls out onto the field for kids to trip over during conditioning He'd yell "Catch the fumble!" and roll ball after ball out there. I'm normally not one to confront coaches in front of players, but I had to make an exception for that one before someone tore up a knee. |
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Post by 60zgo on Nov 2, 2022 8:11:39 GMT -6
No. I've just been feeling a little metaphysical lately. Took a while but Ecclesiastes has entered the thread. |
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Post by MICoach on Nov 2, 2022 9:27:29 GMT -6
Receivers whose stance show its a run because they couldn’t care less to be out their and block. My first year teaching at my current school I was still coaching at a different school in our conference. Talking with my students the next Monday they told me they keyed run/pass off of one of our starting receivers literally every play. I had brought this up numerous times and they never got better...frustrating to say the least. |
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Post by rsmith627 on Nov 2, 2022 10:16:41 GMT -6
Coaches who go bankrupt by still buy fancy pens. If you know, you know.
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Post by carookie on Nov 2, 2022 11:25:48 GMT -6
Coaches who will tell a kid to perform a specific task, but rarely if ever have him practice the components of said task and build up to it.
But then, when in a full speed pressure situation, the kid fails to perform said action; the coach complains that the kids don't do what they have been coached to do.
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Post by carookie on Nov 4, 2022 9:14:24 GMT -6
I'll add this one: coaches who try too hard to act cool with kids regarding the kids weekend activities, specifically drinking, partying, recreational drug use, and sex.
I get it, we are supposed to build relationships with the kids; and we were all kids once too who were out partying and living it up. But it just comes off as overly desperate to gain approval from teenagers when coaches do this. This whole "don't have too many 'sodas'" (wink wink) stuff is annoying, and wreaks of forced attempts at coolness.
Might as well turn a chair backwards and straddle while saying "hey kids, lets rap". That way the kids will know you really are cool- maybe they will like you more.
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Post by larrymoe on Nov 4, 2022 10:30:31 GMT -6
Coaches who will tell a kid to perform a specific task, but rarely if ever have him practice the components of said task and build up to it. But then, when in a full speed pressure situation, the kid fails to perform said action; the coach complains that the kids don't do what they have been coached to do. But coach, I TOLD THEM THAT 5000 times. |
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Post by larrymoe on Nov 4, 2022 10:33:15 GMT -6
I'll add this one: coaches who try too hard to act cool with kids regarding the kids weekend activities, specifically drinking, partying, recreational drug use, and sex. I get it, we are supposed to build relationships with the kids; and we were all kids once too who were out partying and living it up. But it just comes off as overly desperate to gain approval from teenagers when coaches do this. This whole "don't have too many 'sodas'" (wink wink) stuff is annoying, and wreaks of forced attempts at coolness. Might as well turn a chair backwards and straddle while saying "hey kids, lets rap". That way the kids will know you really are cool- maybe they will like you more. I didn't drink/party in HS or really college and I don't now, so I usually didn't hire those guys or allow them around the program. They're usually pretty easy to spot. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2022 11:26:35 GMT -6
I'll add this one: coaches who try too hard to act cool with kids regarding the kids weekend activities, specifically drinking, partying, recreational drug use, and sex. I get it, we are supposed to build relationships with the kids; and we were all kids once too who were out partying and living it up. But it just comes off as overly desperate to gain approval from teenagers when coaches do this. This whole "don't have too many 'sodas'" (wink wink) stuff is annoying, and wreaks of forced attempts at coolness. Might as well turn a chair backwards and straddle while saying "hey kids, lets rap". That way the kids will know you really are cool- maybe they will like you more. IME, these are the guys who usually wind up doing stupid things with cheerleaders or other underage girls. I used to work with a coach who'd take players hunting with him on the weekends. Yes, the kids loved it and they loved him, but as much as I love my players, I don't think I'd trust any of them around me with a loaded gun. |
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Post by blb on Nov 4, 2022 13:23:11 GMT -6
I'll add this one: coaches who try too hard to act cool with kids regarding the kids weekend activities, specifically drinking, partying, recreational drug use, and sex. I get it, we are supposed to build relationships with the kids; and we were all kids once too who were out partying and living it up. But it just comes off as overly desperate to gain approval from teenagers when coaches do this. This whole "don't have too many 'sodas'" (wink wink) stuff is annoying, and wreaks of forced attempts at coolness. Might as well turn a chair backwards and straddle while saying "hey kids, lets rap". That way the kids will know you really are cool- maybe they will like you more. I know that happens but I just don't get it. I had friends my own age, I didn't need teenagers. As much as I liked (most of) my players, I wasn't going to be their buddy. Not what I got hired for, and nothing good can come from that. Now after they graduate, sure we could have a relationship. Still do with some former players. |
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