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Post by brophy on Sept 10, 2015 7:52:42 GMT -6
NFL, "there's something wrong with these round balls. They won't fit in our square holes"
The NFL has a real peculiar issue the more they continue to expand as an entertainment product. Sure, winning games can keep the dogs at bay, but making tough football decisions is difficult when it impacts the bottom line of a multi million dollar corporation/brand. You have the #1 overall draft pick? You're going to be compelled to draft the golden boy quarterback even if that isn't what you need because you need to make sure the fan base is appeased. Whats even more bizarre is the effect of media on the fan base...that influences what the coaching staff will be able to get away with. Once the undercurrent has begun that your "quarterback sucks", it will take a miracle to change the perception/reality of the masses calling for your head.
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Post by brophy on Sept 10, 2015 5:39:39 GMT -6
Thought it was a turd as well. Not much exclusive behind the scenes access like they hyped. Was hoping for a bit more behind the scenes as they hyped it up, maybe some meetings or position meetings or something other than stuff that has been reported and shown over and over. Maybe thats what thew me off. The ads for it made me think it was going to be another Football Life of Bill Bellichick. Instead, it had everything to do with the Pats playoff run and ball PSI. I wanted to like it...it was the only football airing Wednesday. I think there would be a ton of good footage if they spent the day with Ernie Adams, reviewing what he actually does in a month
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Post by brophy on Sept 9, 2015 20:01:51 GMT -6
sorry, this was a weak fart of a production....just more NFL fluff when it could've been insightful. Hard Knocks has more behind-the-scenes perspective than this one offered. If it featured more coach's meetings and Ernie Adams it would've been something to watch. This was a waste of time and spent the majority of film on blue team vs red team slo-mo fan footage and hyperventilating over ball drama.
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Post by brophy on Sept 8, 2015 15:40:58 GMT -6
Whats interesting from a coaching perspective is....their team video, roster/contacts can be readily found on HUDL
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Post by brophy on Sept 8, 2015 11:58:26 GMT -6
Coachd....what facts do you think Periera is missing from this video documented event?
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Post by brophy on Sept 4, 2015 14:31:44 GMT -6
I realize this is a touchy subject...I didn't mean to stir the pot with this thread. out of curiosity, how does the rest of your staff feel about her? At the end of the day, you're the only one that knows this girl and its easy for us to give you a view from our limited perspective. You may be stressing about this more than is necessary. If she can hack the first 3 days of hitting, she'll probably stick it out. That said, if kids only went out for FOOTBALL just because they might get a chance to start, we'd all be hurting. A lot of kids come out for such a large team sport because its great to be part of a team. Would you handle this different if this was a retarded boy? I get the limited physical capacity, but you never know until you know.....some teenage girls can be beasts (seen some wrestler girls just whup ass on the mat).
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Post by brophy on Sept 3, 2015 8:50:21 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Aug 15, 2015 7:26:45 GMT -6
Helmet tape is always a winner, but it seems folks don't do that anymore. That said, write everyone of your players/group names down and carry it with you on your practice plan, making sure you talk to each one individually every practice. Ask them open ended questions where they can explain their home life or ideas (once you can connect their personality with their face, its much easier to remember). You should know everyone's name before the first week of camp is over. Go out of your way to include their name when you are around them. Don't just say "good hit", say "good hit, Jefferson!"
You're talking AT the kids instead of TO the kids when you don't use their names. There is tremendous benefit (magnifies your coaching reach) with using their names. People naturally feel more engaged when you are personal with them.
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Post by brophy on Aug 13, 2015 7:46:17 GMT -6
Personally, I like stuff that that provides anaylsis or opinion. I get bored reading about scheme/technique unless it is really specific (detailed physiological explanation of hand fighting from an edge rush).
You're going to copy pasta me on how to run double slant? Meh...I'd rather hear about all the obstacles you ran into when you tried to install it. If the author can articulate what/how they interpret the game, whats going on, or connected elements that would allow me to see the game different (whether I agree with the author or not) then I will be stimulated
More and more I see guys who don't even coach writing posts on assignments of scheme. Thats great that the back runs a shoot route against the linebacker...but can you explain why, the details required, what compliments this action?
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Post by brophy on Jun 17, 2015 18:31:21 GMT -6
not interested...no one cares about players
/s
save the ridiculous headline for Facebook
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Post by brophy on May 15, 2015 11:33:02 GMT -6
The amount of effort required to 'cheat' is generally more than just actually trying to be better by doing it the right way.
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Post by brophy on Apr 6, 2015 18:56:28 GMT -6
i could give a couple, parents interests in kids, work ethic, funding, admn, But other than Admin and funding...aren't the other two going to be potentially universal to all public schools? those things would follow economic demographics more than anything. If your school resides in the lower economic demographic, you will generally have a more transient population (less stability) and the factors impacting the parent's finances would be the same thing undermining the success of their kids (your athletes). Not an excuse, but all things aren't equal with the "public" school animal. Its better to be lucky and get a few studs from bad homes than get a dozen hard-nosed duds from good homes.
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Post by brophy on Mar 25, 2015 9:35:49 GMT -6
Most of these guys get a wake up call after competing in large regional combines or actually visiting DI spring practices.
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Post by brophy on Feb 6, 2015 12:59:09 GMT -6
Quarterbacks with 2 additional arms implanted on their body
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Post by brophy on Feb 2, 2015 17:56:41 GMT -6
Watched the first 2 episodes of the second season and it is unfortunate that football is being used as the backdrop for this series. All the sport does in this context is reveal how much pieces of {censored} are out there in society. Its 'fans', 'parents', 'coaches', and 'administrators' who are revealing who they are while trying to take part in this sport.
If you thought last season was brutal, this season is even more of a joke of adults (parents,coaches,admins) playing grown ups but not having a clue of what is required to carry it off.
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Post by brophy on Feb 2, 2015 14:26:07 GMT -6
overwhelmed starting out? No doubt....tons of interesting pieces of information on systems, schemes, drills, technique, coaching points, football 'celebrities', etc the chore is to get to a point of perspective where you can frame/compartmentalize what you will encounter in the coming seasons. You will find yourself filling up a ton of these over the next seasons. draw it up, rep it in your head, and always be thinking, "how am I wrong"? The biggest mistake in coaching is thinking you HAVE THE ANSWER. This is why you want to find a mentor, someone who will challenge you or call you on your {censored}. You may have a great idea, but you need a voice (if it isn't your own) that says, " Nope, that won't work and here's why..." (and then process where the roadblocks are at). The 'overwhelmed' feeling comes from knowing you have to PRODUCE and be able to perform when you meet your players again. You can't show up and give them the same answers or the same line from the day before. As an athlete, that is what we are conditioned for (what you did in yesterday's practice won't be enough for TODAY's practice...you can't coast or you'll get eaten alive). This is natural, but use it to make yourself better.
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Post by brophy on Feb 2, 2015 12:15:54 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Feb 2, 2015 11:05:11 GMT -6
foster a relationship with a (dedicated, or at least passionate) coach on staff that you can spend time with and absorb something from.
OTHERWISE, be the hardest working assistant on staff to serve your header. From there, I would foster as many relationships with area college staffs to learn from them (learn more about HOW to do than WHAT to do).
whats going to make you a good coach isn't going to be the schemes or drills, it is knowing how to take care of the details and personal relationships with players in the program
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Post by brophy on Feb 1, 2015 21:57:20 GMT -6
are we thinking too literal with this?
Leadership isn't something you can quiz, its something that is performed or it isn't. The "grade" is exemplified in ACTION, not some worksheet.
You are a quality leader when you can be counted on to do the right thing for the betterment of others without an immediate reward.
This is demonstrated through 100% attendance to all leadership classes + accountable for managing weight room attendance of their peers + 100% attendance of team community service events.
just a thought...
Just a thought, but lessons for accountability are taught to the team at every gathering but true leadership mentoring may not available to everyone on the team......just the ones who choose to make that extra commitment.
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Post by brophy on Jan 30, 2015 10:56:22 GMT -6
who am I kidding....I haven't learned a thing
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Post by brophy on Jan 30, 2015 9:30:20 GMT -6
- loafs (higher number equals the greater probability of explosive plays) [EFFORT]
- missed tackles (IMO correlates most with 3rd down %) [TECHNIQUE]
- negative yardage plays (closely tied to loafs/missed tackling)
- takeaways/turnovers (dramatically impacts probability of scoring)
[/ul] are the largest factors in games as I see it. In my mind, you can pretty much see the writing on the way/determine the outcome in the 1st quarter based on these 3 things
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Post by brophy on Jan 15, 2015 9:44:35 GMT -6
Prioritize and delegate, as much as possible. its now the off-season. Will you be meeting with the entire staff soon? Layout everything the program needs, when it needs it, how it needs to be done.... then allow your staff (the people being compensated to serve the program) to step up and take ownership of the tasks they can take care of. As the HC, you really shouldn't be having to shoulder the duties (the responsibility, yes), you're the manager of all this not the sole labor. Is there anyone in the academic office that can assist with the tracking grades for your program? After all, you're doing it to improve grades (though your motivation is to keep kids eligible). Most (successful) programs turn their assistants loose in the off-season to lead in the weight room (i.e. assistants are getting kids in the weight room and leading lifts). Community service events should be coordinated by the header, but there is no excuse for assistants to not be attending these. Do you have the staff and you're not letting them do their job? Do you have the staff but haven't mentored them to do their job correctly? Do you not have the staff and have no authority to get a staff? If you can only count on your assistants to provide value in August - November, then all you have are glorified teacher aides/babysitters, not football coaches
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Post by brophy on Jan 14, 2015 9:28:45 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Jan 13, 2015 21:58:30 GMT -6
Ultimately, its a CYA for liability for school districts, right or wrong.
In Iowa, I had to take 4 courses to get certified that covered basic physiology, ethics, coaching methods, and rules. These are classes I paid for out of my pocket to get certified.
In Louisiana, I couldn't take classes to get certified unless I was on a staff who would be endorsing me. You can't get on a staff unless you're certified. The certification process was pay the money, spend 3 hours listening to a lecture about the state athletic association and who runs the organization (over half the presentation was just on the LHSAA operating officer). A small portion was on Association by-laws/rules. That was it.
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Post by brophy on Jan 13, 2015 14:12:32 GMT -6
Sigh. Wish I lived in the US to access these TOR proxy?
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Post by brophy on Jan 13, 2015 12:38:51 GMT -6
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Post by brophy on Jan 13, 2015 7:01:46 GMT -6
I watched the Spidercam with another browser of ESPN2 to listen to the coaches talk. I pretty much watch every broadcast with the spidercam, it cuts out commercials (or at least omits them) is a constant stream of the game (no replays), and only has audio from the field (with huddle chatter). Regarding the coaches show.....this is a great concept, but one that can easily be spoiled by trying to force it to be something its not. There was plenty of good dialogue between Mullen (former Meyer staff member), Narduzzi, and Riley just commenting on what was taking place. Mason offered some quips here and there. ESPN went in the right direction by allowing Millen to stay at home this go round, but they should've given Spielman the night off, as well. He piped up at every opportunity like a woman who can't help herself from not talking....and it was never anything above what someone would be shouting at a Buffalo Wild Wings ("Oline just has to block someone here", "They just have to want it more")
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Post by brophy on Jan 10, 2015 17:21:27 GMT -6
Why not wear stilts?
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Post by brophy on Jan 9, 2015 12:00:34 GMT -6
Do coaches go to clinics wanting to do this? I've always found clinics to be real "cliqued up". It sounds bad, but I think you can really get a lot out of this for professional development.You'll get considerably more than drawing up schemes and explaining a technique. Whether it is at a clinic hotel room or a team camp dorm/hangout.....just spending time with other seasoned coaches having a good time. The talk revolving around football is often better than actual football talk. I suppose my point being, big tymers like Saban, Bellichick, whoever are nice....but there are a lot of career position coaches that have been around at various levels (and who are available) to spend time with
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Post by brophy on Jan 9, 2015 8:27:27 GMT -6
do coaches still do this at clinics where you get together with other staffs at the hotel room staying up all night drinking and shooting the {censored} or are folks too big time now?
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