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Post by kylem56 on Dec 19, 2009 23:35:34 GMT -6
My alma mater does something like this but during the season. Usually Tuesday night for an hour. The HC and an assistant show some of the game film from the previous game, usually just some bits here and there to explain some coaching points or "good job jimmy" comments. The exact how much depends on how the game went. Definently don't want to go through a whole film if you got your asses kicked). They then show about 10-15 minutes worth of film of the next team they are playing to share some thoughts on the game. You must be a member of the Touchdown Club to get in. They charge 25.00 in member dues a year and hold a 50/50 raffle every time as well. The do this at a local sports bar so the restuarant makes out as well from food orders. I have been to a couple of them and I havent ever seen a parent who took it at a chance to bitch about what they dont like about the last game or whatever because usually those types would rather go on a message board or wait till the coaches leave to complain rather then come up and say the same things to the coaches face.
I don't know if I could do it once the season is over because by then Im already exhausted from the grind
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 19, 2009 10:39:25 GMT -6
This was the single biggest waste of time I've ever had in my life. It wasn't just the worst movie I've EVER seen which it undoubtedly was but my time would have been better spent cutting my toe nails or reading the National Enquirer. The fact that someone could put this on any sort of "best" list is insane IMO. darn I guess I just have bad taste in movies
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 19, 2009 0:18:30 GMT -6
completely forgot about We Are Marshall and The Junction Boys!
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 18, 2009 18:55:38 GMT -6
Top 5:Remember the Titans - great story, great lessons Facing the Giants The Program (so many high school kids have no idea about this movie!) Any Given Sunday Varsity Blues The rest:Rudy (big ND fan) Invincable The Longest Yard Waterboy #1 (Documentary about De Lasalle HS. in California) Forget the name, documentary about Massilion HS Tigers in Ohio I want to go see The Blind Side
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 17, 2009 12:21:25 GMT -6
So you gotta lie to be loyal? No. Ok for example: Head coach loves spread offense and throwing the ball 30 times a game. Im not a fan of it and would rather run the ball and control the clock. We lose a couple games and fans start to complain that the offense sucks. Some parents ask you "do you think the play calling is bad" If I am loyal, I stand behind my head coach and say "we are putting our players in the best position to win". If your not, you join the rest of the fans and say yup its his fault. Bottom line is, when the {censored} hits the fan, whos side are you on
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 17, 2009 12:05:03 GMT -6
blb pretty much nailed it. Even if you dont like certain things, you stick up for your program and staff and back them up.
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 16, 2009 21:22:35 GMT -6
coach I would check out the following books that will help you gain alot of ideas on the topic of leadership. These books not only changed my ways of coaching but game me great insight on being a leader in general... Bo's Lasting Lessons- Bo Schembechler The Winners Manual- Jim Tressel Coaching and Control- William Warren Wooden on Leadership- John Wooden (great book for leadership even though its by a basketball coach) I have notes up on my blog coachmac56.blogspot.com of Bo's Lasting Lessons & Coaching and Control. Also I have a leadership manual I have been working on, PM me your email and Ill send it to ya
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 14, 2009 17:51:09 GMT -6
for myself:
Anytime we lose a game that we felt we should have won. Like Bill Walsh once said"everytime you lose, you feel like you died a little"
Anytime my offensive or defensive line has a bad night. You always wonder what you could have done better.
This is a big one- hearing about a former player who has screwed up their life big time (going to jail, constant drug charges, etc). You always wonder if theres something you could have done to prevent this.
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 14, 2009 11:12:43 GMT -6
I heard they are not doing one in Cincy this year
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 12, 2009 22:20:18 GMT -6
Ive been coaching in Ohio the last 4 years and I have never realy heard much grumblings about it. Grew up and played in Michigan and it seemed that by time the finals rolled around, there was always alot of debate over it (Except when the private schools lost). No multiplier or seperate divisions in either start. I played for a private school but always coached in public schools and I really could care less about it. Only worry about what you can control ya know
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 12, 2009 13:05:12 GMT -6
I have been to the last 3 Michigan ones, they aren't bad. A variety of topics but nothing real in depth. I also have this past year's Ohio clinic set, here is the speakers and topics:
**2009 Ohio HS Football Coaches Clinic DISC 1: Lee Owens- Eagle Play Action game, Dave Clawson- BGSU Football, Rich Rodriguez- Spread Offense Evoulution, Mike Elston- Univ. of Cincinatti Special Teams
DISC 2: Brian Kelly- New age leadership, Jim Tressel- lessons learned in 2008, Tim Beckman-Defending the spread, Mark Dantonio- Michigan State program development
DISC 3: Jeff Giesting- 33 Stack defense, Reno Saccoccia- Big Red D, Disguising the Box, Brian Colatruglio- defending the spread, Terry Smith- 4-4 front zone/man blitz
DISC 4: Jim Miranda- multiple offensive sets, Jim Mayzes- Cougar spread offense, Doug Ramsey- Empty dropback passing game, Bob Mihalik- from the I to the spread made easy, Mark Yoho- Spread offense/bubble screens
DISC 5: John Peterson- Ohio State Bunch Concept, Tim Hinton- Cincinatti RB Pass Protection, Mark Staten- Involving the TE in the passing game, Matt MacPHerson- running back play
DISC 6: Bill Inge- LB Fundamentals, Chuck Kyle- pressure with the odd stack defense, Randy bates- defending the spread offense, mike tressel- Michigan state 4-3 cover 4 defense
DISC 7: Ben Mauk- FCA, Darrel Hazel- OSU Complete Wide Receivers, Michael Haywood- Offense Run/Pass game planning, Kerry Coombs- Preparing a defensive game plan
DISC 8: Tim Nichols- Eagles spread offense, Paul Haynes- ohio state base quarters concept, Dale Williams- power offense passing game and protections, Jim Sosebee- sprint out passing game
DISC 9: Dan Reardon- Developing the student athlete, Mike Dooley- tiger tight end play, Dana Chambers- zips defensive line play
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 9, 2009 19:21:29 GMT -6
im in
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 5, 2009 11:30:57 GMT -6
I don't know how much more there is to add to the discussion because most of what is already said is dead-on correct. I once worked under a very successful coach, will be in the Hall of Fame one day, who told me to pick one kid everyday and before or after practice ask them about something completely non-football. Also told me to eventually do this with kids outside of my position group because the more coaches that the kids trust and respect the better. Like alot of you have said, little things like a phone call or just laugh & joking with them can go a long way. Just show them your human. IMO Kids have enough issues these days so why not give them one place they feel safe.
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 2, 2009 22:35:44 GMT -6
another thing I have gotten into lately is saving up some $ and buying whole clinic DVD sets. I recently purchased the 2009 Ohio HS Football Coaches Association Clinic DVD set. $100 bucks but it was 9 discs and over 30 hours of clinic footage. 30 different speakers on a ton of topics. It is always nice to fast forward through some of the lame introductions or be able to pause and rewind to make sure you get everything wrote down. Also it is nice to have for those of you who have a little too much "adult kool aid" and don't make it to all the lectures.
To glazierclinics: I wish the Frank Glazier-Mega Clinics would start recording their clinics and selling them on DVD. I know they offer powerpoint presentations and stuff on their website but that doesnt always cover every bit of info the speaker talks about. It would be pretty cool to have the ability to buy dvd sets of clincs from cities you just wouldn't have the $ or time to attend. Plus some clinics run on the same day in different cities so it would be great way to not miss out on the topics you realy want to see
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 2, 2009 21:01:00 GMT -6
relationships how to strengthen them with players, how to connect with teenagers (more than getting compliance), how to develop better communication and understanding with parents (of players). Brophy..very interesting..what resources do you have in mind Brophy I would also be interested in what you have in mind. I think this is an area we can always improve in. When I was in HS (which wasnt too terribly long ago, only an 05 graduate) all of our coaches were still the old school approach of drill seargents with no real relationship building with players.
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 2, 2009 20:25:24 GMT -6
Refining ways to teach kids that will hit major learning styles. tarrant - that is an area I have always been interested in. With technology just getting better and better, I am always on the look out for the new ways of "reaching them". Especially since I am not a teacher, I always try to work extra hard at this aspect of coaching
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 1, 2009 22:55:30 GMT -6
Congrats to those of you who are still in season right now. But for the rest of us who are done, what do you plan on researching this off season? Maybe if some of us have the same interests we can help each other out
as for what I plan on researching through clinics, books, visits, and obtaining film of
Techniques: - After 3 years of hand blocking, I am going to start heavily study going back to shoulder blocking. The Ed Thomas Champion lineman and Nevada HIT Progression DVDs sparked my interest and gave me some good info so I am going to have to brush up on my ol wing-t techniques
- Continue researching (and assessing what we already do) slide protection and man protection techniques
- Fundamentals, Fundamentals, Fundamentals- can never stop learning different ways of doing the fundamentals
Offense: - True triple gun/pistol (veer, midline, trap-trap option, etc) in depth (I want to learn the whys, if-thens, trouble-shooting) - Attacking the over-under fronts - different ways attacking 5-2, cover 0 with constant stemming d-linemen - Notre Dame & Tulsa Screen Game - Grand Valley & Central Michigan Fade techniques - Midline out of the T, methods of gameplanning in the T - 09 film from: Michigan, Tulsa, Oregon, ( yeah I know variety of interests, love offense)
Defense: - USC Under/Over defense - 46 Bear vs Wing-T and Flexbone - D-Line techniques in Bear defense - Basics of disguising coverages - Film of: 09 jets, 08-09 USC
Special Teams: - Different individual and group drills - Frontline-crossing kick returns - Boise State and Tulsa special teams
Coaching / Program: -In depth scouting of opponoent d-line - Different ways of grading O-Line and D-Line - Grading Special Teams - innovative ways of teaching schemes to players - Improve ways of watching film as a coach and with position groups - learn about how other people conduct their two-a-days
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Post by kylem56 on Dec 1, 2009 20:29:19 GMT -6
1. of course my alma mater outside of that... I'd like to stay in the Michigan / Ohio area but I would love to coach at a bigtime D1 HS program. In the meantime, like tothehouse said "make the big time where you are"
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 30, 2009 18:40:19 GMT -6
anyone happen to record the game ?
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 29, 2009 21:26:48 GMT -6
In Ohio, 2 weeks of pre-season scrimmages and 10 weeks with no bye weeks for regular season
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 27, 2009 4:18:49 GMT -6
sometimes Room & Board but they give you a 2nd job like Residence Hall Supervisor but thats usually for a GA deal. Restricted earnings is basically full time job-part time pay. If you get a Restricted Earnings job, work like hell and do the best job you can, with the rate of turnover there is in college football, you will find a full time job sooner or later
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 24, 2009 20:11:00 GMT -6
here is some more info on game planning. I'm not sure who the original author is
"The layout of a game plan is somewhat dependent upon the personal learning style of the head coach. Personal preference and sight lines play a part in the format for the development of the game plan. All game plans share several basic functional features, including:
1. A game plan is the result of the combined thoughts of the coaching staff. 2. A game plan is an interactive tool for both players and coaches. 3. A game plan must be flexible to facilitate minor strategy adjustments. 4. A game plan facilitates the breaking of tendencies without straying from the plan. 5. A game plan provides for alternative strategies that allow the coordinator to stay within the scheme. 6. A game plan addresses certain special situations and allows for creativity within the scheme. 7. A game plan provides for a situational response. 8. A game plan allows for a counter to a specific strategy of the opposition. 9. A game plan allows for specific strategies that consider field position.
Many formats exist, but regardless of the format used the offensive game plan should address a number of factors including a PRACTICED strategy for dealing with the situational, contingency, and reactive aspects of the offensive package.
As a general rule, coaches place pertinent information concerning their game plan on either a one or two page chart which they carry with them during a game in order to have immediate access to the information. Notice the two page sample game plan call sheet:
On the front page:
• Base runs and passes - a listing of base running plays and passes grouped by type, personnel and/or formation.
• 3RD Down - from the OPEN FIELD, a package tailored to the following down and distance situations: 3RD and short (2-4yds), 3RD and medium (5-7yds), and 3RD and long (8-11yds). Also, included is a 3RD down package versus nickel blitz and nickel zone defenses.
• Play action passes - a list of play action and action passes.
• Red Zone - plays that are normally run once a team reaches the +20 yard line.
• Goal line and two point play - a list of available goal line and two point plays.
• Short yardage - details available plays to use in short yardage situations, including down and distances of 3RD and 1 and 4TH and 1 yard or less.
On the back page:
• Attacking fronts - lists plays to use versus a specified defensive front.
• Base blitz - outline run plays and pass plays with audible capability that are designed for unexpected blitz situations.
• Two minute and Four minute offense - details targeted plays from two minute and four minute offense package.
• Last 4 Plays - lists the last 4 plays of a half or game
• Best Player - lists the plays which highlight the teams best offensive player and includes the specific situational criteria to which the plays are applied.
• Base coverages - categorizes the plays with regard to type, personnel, and formation versus the basic coverages available to the defense.
• Attacking coverages - lists the plays designed to exploit a particular coverage.
• Backed up - targets plays which are to be used when the offense is backed up against their own goal line.
• Must call - details a specific list of plays which are expected to produce big results against a particular defensive scheme.
• Reminders - lists personal notes with regard to opponent's tendencies, personnel, etc.
• Nickel runs- best running plays versus a defense having 6 defenders in the box.
• Screens and Specials - a list of available screens and special plays. • Second half considerations - possible opening second half plays.
Attached: Gameplanning by Dan Werner
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 24, 2009 14:28:03 GMT -6
Glazier and Nike COY's are both pretty good. It realy just depends on whos speaking and what youre into. I would much rather save my money though and go spend a couple days visiting a college during spring ball. Some colleges will let you sit in on meetings, watch film, and sit down and talk with ya. Ive always gained much more out of visting/meeting with a college coach during spring ball than any clinic. You can get more in depth information.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 20, 2009 20:27:05 GMT -6
All of our game planning is done over the weekend so by time Monday's practice, we have our gameplan in place already. As far as those questions you asked like coin toss, fourth down etc., we developed a list of questions we need to answer by Monday.
During the season we will meet Monday night after practice for anywhere between 30 minutes to a hour. We decide if we need to scrap anything from the gameplan, what we need to emphasis more between now and Friday, and any other comments.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 19, 2009 10:33:09 GMT -6
I love the hypocrisy. People get killed in cars. People die of liver disease. People die of lung cancer. yet, we aren't going to get rid of cars, beer or cigarettes because they make too much money. I love it. Some people kill me. What happened to boxing? I distinctly remember as a kid watching Ali fight on TV, NBC or something. THEN...they changed the rules in the "interest of safety"...now they only fight 10 rounds, judges decisions decide fights instead of who's the last man standing. and what happened? it has given rise to the UFC, and the UFC gets more and more popular every year. Sky diving has a 100% concussion rate if the parachute does not open...so are we going to outlaw airplanes? exactly. you summed up my thoughts completely.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 19, 2009 10:30:18 GMT -6
Without the helmet, they wouldn't hit their head in stupid plays," says P. David Halstead, technical director for the Nocsae
by far the dumbest thing I have read in quite some time.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 18, 2009 15:35:22 GMT -6
coach , here is one I use with my guys during pre season, maybe you can change some of the wording around to fit what youre looking for
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 17, 2009 19:50:34 GMT -6
Al Golden- Temple: Truly changing the culture of a once dissmal program
Brian Kelly- Cinci: hes a winner everywhere hes been
Ken N. (Navy's Coach): His teams are often undersized and definently have less talent than their oppoenents, but he gets the best effort out of all his players.
Jon Wauford, University of Findlay (D2): Took over a struggling program, 2 losing seasons then had a great season at 7-4
Harbaugh, Stanford: Another program that is on the rise. Beating USC twice is something that not to many young coaches can say.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 17, 2009 19:39:29 GMT -6
COACHES CHECKLIST FOR OFFENSIVE GAME PLANNING by Hank Schrader, Bellevue (WA) High School - The Coaches Checklist for Offensive Game Planning
• Offensive Strategy • Running Attack • Passing Attack • Developing a game plan
OFFENSIVE STRATEGY Balance- what kind of balance of run to pass plays ratio do you want Diversity- multiple points of attack Flexibility- an ability to adjust plays to attack defensive schemes and weaknesses Deceptiveness- using run and pass plays that look alike to confuse defenses - Switching assignments on same play
OFFENSIVE EMPHASIS: Attack- Strike the first blow Dictate- force the defense to match your formation and game tempo Execution- you win by how well you performed the designed play Be unpredictable- confused defenses play slow
STYLES OF PLAY: Field Position Theory- play calls designed by field position Ball Control Theory- 3 yards and a cloud of dust, keep away from opponent Big Play Theory- chop away then go for the big play Running Game Theory- run the ball more Passing Game Theory- throw the ball more unless forced to
RUNNING ATTACK ESTABLISHING THE RUN YOUR RUN GAME NEEDS 3 KIND OF PLAYS: Power Game- getting more players to the point of attack than the defense Speed Game- Plays in which the ball carrier quickly attacks the L.O.S. before the defense can react Finesse Game- plays based on misdirection to fool the defenders
12 QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN FORMING YOUR RUNNING ATTACK: 1. What plays should we run ? 2. Where should we run the play ? 3. We should we avoid running ? 4. How can we dictate defensive alignments by our formations, shifts, and motions ? 5. How many yards rushing are needed to win the game ? 6. How many times do we want to run ? 7. How many practice reps do we need to accomplish our goal? 8. How many different sets do we need to win this game? 9. How many tight end and split end formations do we need to use to win ? 10. How will field position change our running game (both hash marks and by vertical field positions) 11. Do we need an audible run plan for this game? 12. What is our plan for the following situations : - Short yardage - Goal line - Danger zone - Red zone - 2 minute offense - Slow down offense - 2 point conversions - Must have first downs - Killing the clock
RUNNING STRATEGY BY DOWN AND DISTANCE: FIRST AND 10: - Use your best ball carrier - Quick hitting dives and traps - Try for positive runs of 3-5 yards or sweeps to the outside for a sure gain - Defenses vary looks on first down- sweeps, zone, toss
SECOND AND LONG: - Use high % runs to get into 3rd and medium/short situation - Counters, reverses, bootlegs - Run/Pass option plays are excellent - Draws can be successful since defenders will make their drops sooner and deeper - Play action passes
THIRD AND LONG (10 or MORE) - Use your fastest ball carrier with big play potential - Need to designate plays with big play potential - Avoid screens and draws (Defenses expect this) - Run pass option plays - Must prepare players mentally for this situation
2nd 3RD AND 7-10 - Spread the field if possible and use traps or counters - Use the back with the best chance of getting the first down - Quick toss plays - 3 step pass game
3RD AND 4-6 - DEFENSES often use their best formation/call in this situation so go with your best call - Force the defense out of their comfort zone by forcing a switch in alignment, or tempo - Your runner must get up field on one cut, no dancing - Often the defense will blitz so consider a run-pass option play
3rd and SHORT (3 or less) - Power type plays with lead blocker (iso, belly, power) - Run away from opponents strength - Use most consistent back and best blockers - Change up cadences (go on first sound or 2 or 3)
- RUNNING STRATEGY BY DOWN AND DISTANCE: RED ZONE (opp. 25 AND IN) - Anticipate man coverage, use quick hitters and more consistent plays - Give the ball to the 2nd back using lead blocker type plays - Anticipate blitzes: use draws, traps, screens, and tricks possibly
RED ZONE (15 and IN) - Consider roll out, sprint passing game, with possiblility of QB run - Make the defense defend the entire field with counters, reverses, sweeps - Attack weakest links of defenses - Use the run to set up the pass (sweep then fake sweep bootleg pass)
DOWN AND GOAL RED ZONE - Eliminate mistakes - Best back should run behind best blockers - Protect the football and eliminate extra ball handling - Run your best plays - Must score
DANGER ZONE - BACKED UP (your own 30 to your own goalline) - Use quick hitters with most reliable back - Avoid slow to develop plays - If on the goaline, you must gain at least 5 yards for the punter to not be crowded
COMPOENENTS FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL PASSING GAME: • You must develop a wide (horizontal) and deep (vertical) game • A TOTAL PASS PACKAGE includes: drop back passes (3, 5, 7, 9, step drops), quick passes, sprint out passes, play action passes, screens, and some sort of blitz control • Time to throw is critical meaning you can’t throw it if you can’t block it
12 QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN FORMING PASS GAME PLAN: 1. What pass plays should we run 2. Where should we pass 3. Where should we avoid passing 4. How can we make the defense change alignment by motions, shifts, and formations 5. How many yards passing do we need to win the game 6. How many times do we want to pass 7. How many practice reps do we need to accomplish these goals 8. How many different sets to we need for this game 9. How many tight end or split end sets do we need 10. How will field position change our passing game 11. Do we need an audible pass plan for this game 12. What is our plan / call for certain situations
PASSING ATTACK BY DOWN AND DISTANCE: 1st and 10: - Use play action passes that look like run plays - Utilize high % quick throws (3 step game) - Qb must not take a sack - Defenses vary their looks the most in this situation so disguise high % plays
2nd and long: - Use high % calls to get to 2nd and medium or less - Have your qb use rhythm throws of 3 or 5 step drops with an option to 2nd level if short receivers are covered - This is a blitz down, use a hot receiver - Delay routes are effective, DBs use drops sooner and deeper
3rd and 12 or more: - deep flag routes are usually high % throws, switch routes, dig routes, are also very good - consider hook routes and running plays vs. soft zone - Consider keeping one blocker in to give QB time and play call to develop
3rd and 7-10 - Possible blitz situation- Think Max Protection - Use hooking routes vs. zone coverage and comeback routes on boundaries vs. man - Short crosses and delays are also good in this situation - QB has more time to wait for WRs to get open, WHY? A sack on 3rd down is not as bad as a sack on other downs
3rd and 4-6 - Defenses are going to use their best call, QB and WR pre snap reads are critical - WR must be aware of first down marker and run route accordingly - WR must get up field after catch - Common blitzing down, have a hot receiver
3rd and 3 or less - Expect tight coverage, so WR must push hard to get up field, Teach WRS to get up field and break contact at LOS - Hot receiver must always be ready for the ball - Out routes in the flats should be ran at least 1 yard pass first down marker
PASSING ATTACK BY ZONE (FIELD POSITION) Red Zone (25 and in) - Anticipate man coverage - Use at least 1 play with possible TD ability - Anticipate blitzes , think hot routes, and protection adjustments
Red Zone (15 and in) - Use crossing routes and attack corners of endzone – teach QB to lead receivers when throwing into this area - Have a blitz plan - Recievers must know to find the back of the endzone if original route breaks down - Use distinct receiver breaks and push hard – reduced room = tighter coverage
Red Zone (down and goal) - Receivers must run all routes over the goaline - Use crossing and play action routes - QB must not take a sack, get rid of the ball - Misses must be outside and deep, do not throw off the back foot or late - Recievers must work to get to the back of the endzone if route breaks down - Expect tight coverage, teach receivers how to break free
Danger Zone - Backed up (your 30 and in) - Have a hot receiver ready in case of blitz - Use isolation routes on the edges away from traffic - Use max protection to give your QB time
DEVELOPING AN OFFENSIVE GAME PLAN 9 Steps for Developing your Game Plan: 1. Break down game film of your opposition 2. Self scouting is crucial 3. Gather printed scouting material 4. Create scouting reports 5. Diagram / staff chalk talk 6. Develop the game plan 7. Educate your players 8. Design the practice 9. Execute the game plan
• GAME FILM OF YOUR OPPOENENT: What is their basic defensive scheme ? Do they play passively or attack ? What are their situational defenses ? What are their tendencies by field position, formation, and down & distance ?
• SELF SCOUTING Are you faking well ? Do you run the same exact play in the same exact situation ? Do you substitute one player than give him the ball ? Is your team predictable ?
• GATHER PRINTED SCOUTING MATERIAL With your film breakdown determine: Their best players by position Who is their best tackler, best pass rusher, best coverage player Relative strength of DLs, LBs, DBs Key backups and situational subs Tip offs such as blitz alignments Position techniques of opponents such as favorite moves
• CREATE SCOUTING REPORT Profile the opposition by: height, weight, starters, numbers, class, best and worst players Diagram defensive fronts and coverages with notes for players List play % on fronts, coverages, blitzes, by down and distance, and field position Tell your team what they must do to win
• DIAGRAM / STAFF CHALK TALK Staff needs to focus on play selection and blocking schemes Select your play list from master play list and adjust blocking scheme if necessary Consider developing a list of best plays versus certain defenses/fronts
• DEVELOPING THE GAME PLAN Two Types of Game Plans: Situational - plays organized by down and distance Script- pre determined plays from a script with a plan for situations that call to go off script
• EDUCATE YOUR PLAYERS Its not what you know, its what they know If you have a film session reviewing previous game, afterwards have a quick overview of upcoming game Monday- give out scouting report, only include information that players will need to succeed Practice new plays or seldom used plays , handouts with blocking adjustments helpful Keep education process going Tuesday and Wednesday with final review on Thursday
• DESIGNING PRACTICES Monday: individual and group skills, some team front and coverage recognition Tuesday: features group and team units with the 1st team look at scout defense (scripted), adjust game plan if needed Wednesday: Team live vs. scout in scripted special situations Thursday: Run through script vs bags, make sure each play is executed perfectly, if I do not run a play 10 times in practice, I will not use it in a game How you accomplish this task is not as important as establishing a practice routine that your players know and understand
• EXECUTING THE GAME PLAN Get a moment alone to practice your play calling while watching film. Before a team meeting, check in with the booth coaches to review game plan and forms and to insure they know what to look for. Review the game plan with the team and any last minute reminders. Game time communication- develop sound techniques and procedures. Look for early adjustments and fix them quickly. At the end of each series coaches must provide feedback, make sure players know what is expected
Halftime adjustments: What were our most successful plays (CHART PLAYS !) Why ? What must we do to win this game? Never forget the players. Its not the X and Os, it’s the Jimmies and Joes. If you got a stud, make sure you use him all you can despite criticism.
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Post by kylem56 on Nov 17, 2009 19:35:29 GMT -6
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