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Post by kylem56 on May 27, 2009 5:48:30 GMT -6
Thats pretty darn good. Maybe you could include a page on the history of your program like past coaches, win-loss records etc
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Post by kylem56 on May 26, 2009 15:50:11 GMT -6
First off, I apoligize to Coach Huey the mods if I shouldnt post this but I know hundreds and hundreds of people view this website every day so. This little girl is from my home town. She has been missing for 48 hours now (went missing Sunday evening). I have a huge favor to ask of those who may be within driving distance of Michigan ESPECIALLY Ohio and Indiana. Please print this out, and the next time your out, put it up somewhere. Gas station, mall, grocery store whatever. Please keep this little girl in your prayers . Thank you for your time www.ncmec.org/missingkids/servlet/AmberExternalFCServlet?act=retAmberCase&amberId=6928
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Post by kylem56 on May 24, 2009 19:13:32 GMT -6
Im sorry for your loss. A team I was apart of a few years ago loss someone and we would hang his jersey on the lockeroom door and everyone would touch it on their way out before a game.
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Post by kylem56 on May 23, 2009 17:35:05 GMT -6
Coaches- Who is the best player in your career that you have coached? And if you dont mind, share a story about him. I havent coached any players that have made it to the big time college or pros (yet ) but I do have one kid in mind. When I got to this program, he was already being a senior but watching in him the weight room, he was a special player. Strongest on the team by far, and a true senior leader who made everyone around him better. He would stay in the fieldhouse after games Friday night with me and the HC to study the previous game films. 2 games into his senior, he had a fracture in his back and didnt tell any of us untill the season was over. He went on to play D3 for a year before reinjuring his back. Now he is at another school going into pre-med and wants to be a coach. I told him he could help me as long as he stays in college and gets good grades. Hopefully I can bring him on my staff this year as sort of an apprentice for the OL and DL and then as he gets better, Ill hand the DL over to him. With all the coaches on this board, I am sure theres got to be some good stories around
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Post by kylem56 on May 23, 2009 17:27:35 GMT -6
Heres some more I thought of:
- When watching film, you are just watching it for entertainment and not for actual tendancies, clues, gameplan adjustments etc.
- when a player makes a mistake, CORRECT THEM , dont bitch at them without telling them how to fix it
- zoning out during special teams time
- taking care of yourself during the season. I have nothing against drinking but i find it kinda annoying when Coach X comes in Saturday morning for film break down and they are too hungover to be productive.
- this is something ive notices with first year coaches especially, being a "yes" man to the head coach. Yeah of course you have to support the Head Coaches vision, but if you have an idea, say it. If you think something can be done to be more productive say it. But reminder, when you have an idea or suggestion, be prepared to b asked questions but if you believe in what you know, you should have answers and be alright.
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Post by kylem56 on May 22, 2009 18:46:44 GMT -6
I was reading an article somewhere about where would you want to work for 1 year if you had the chance and kind of gave me an idea for a thread question. If you had the opportunity to coach for 1 game only, anywhere in the world, at any level HS, College, or Pro, what team would you want to coach and why? Ill go first... UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME (unless they are playing USC ) Touchdown Jesus, The Four Horsemen, Rockne, Ara, Lou, the tradition and all the legends of the past. The buzz on campus on gameday. Just unreal Runner Up: MichiganBorn and raised in Michigan. All the traditions and I cant describe the energy you feel in the Big House on gameday. But the most important reason, THE GAME
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Post by kylem56 on May 22, 2009 18:09:39 GMT -6
Evening Everyone, this is for you veterans out there. In your opinion, what are the top 5 coaching mistakes you see young/new coaches make ? Im not starting this thread to turn it into a "slam this coach I know thread" but something that can help out all the new or young coaches out there. I only have 5 years of experience but here is what I think so far:
1. Thinking you have to be a hardass (using fear) to motivate players.
2. Doing drills that are realy not applicable to football
3. Not explaining the "whys" of a technique
4. Being buddy buddy with players in order to get them to do what you want
5. Trying to be a master of scheme before technique.
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!
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Post by kylem56 on May 16, 2009 20:11:53 GMT -6
Thanks for the responses thus far. In my mind, yes there needs to be discipline action but if we realy care about the kid, we dont just want to boot him off and give him even less structure in his life.
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Post by kylem56 on May 16, 2009 19:55:01 GMT -6
Coaches, I would like your opinion on this topic. What is your team policy on drugs? Obviously every coach here does not want anyone on their team using drugs and I am sure all schools have a zero tolerance policy but say for example a player came to you in private and said they need help because of an addiction? Would you boot them off still ? Would you try to find them help? or would you turn it over to the school? I would never make an excuse for someone who uses drugs cause I seen it ruin or end lives of young people but at the same time I do know that everyone makes mistakes. I guess my question is, what is your team's policy?
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Post by kylem56 on May 15, 2009 20:04:38 GMT -6
It should be interesting. The old saying "its not the X and Os but the jimmies and joes" is always said but I think it applies the most to the NFL level. From the sounds of it though, according to Bill Polian they have been grooming other guys on staff for when this day would come. These retirements may have an effect on the team but I doubt any of us will be able to notice.
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Post by kylem56 on May 14, 2009 20:15:49 GMT -6
The best one I have ever had, and the I respect the kid for being honest about it because he was right..
"Well coach, pretty much... I just suck"
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Post by kylem56 on May 14, 2009 20:12:19 GMT -6
The staff I am apart of now took over a program that was 8-85 the previous 10 years prior to our arrival. It was in horrible shape. Some of them didnt even know what a 3 point stance was! Year 1 was all about changing the mindset/culture (finished 2-8). Year 2 was starting to learn how to compete with oppoenents (finished 3-7, but could have been 5-5). This year, with the talent we have coming back, we have the potentional to shock alot of people. Due to the fact we made a decision to play our best kids during year 1 and 2 even if they were frosh and sophmores cause we knew it would benefit later on.) I can also tell you that if you lay down the discipline in the program, you are going to get quite a few that will jump ship. We went from 34 kids on varsity to 20 by the end of 2 a days during year 1 because we established the fact to them and the community that things are going to be done our way. Notice in my sig line "those who stay, will be champions" is a sign that is posted in our lockeroom.
1. Change the culture including: players attitudes, coaches expectations, discipline, practice methods, academic standards. Hold them accountable! Emphasize doing things the right way (even though you may take your lumps at first). From my experience anyway, it is usually more than just changing a football team's mindset, but an entire community because they havent been used to winning in awhile. Do NOT compromise your values for no one. Be demanding but, and this is very important, let them know you care. Once they know you care, they will run through a wall for ya.
2. You need support from the administration. If the Admin.'s (AD, Prinicipal, etc) aren't committed to a solid athletic program you may be doomed.
3. This could be #2 but an excellent strength & conditioning program. Mental and physical toughness is built Febuary-July.
4. Identify a core group of kids (Regardless of grade level) and build your program around them. Demand more of them and develop them as leaders.
4. From an X and O's standpoint. Put in something simple enough for them to pick up and more importantly something you know and have the answers for. If you know your team may struggle physically against teams, consider schemes unconviential to the league/conference/teams you are playing (i.e. option, full house T, throw alot, etc.) . I cant take credit for this one, I got this from spreadattack's blog which makes perfect sense. Year 1 for our staff, we thought we could out scheme everyone with all this tricky b.s. schemes. Didnt work, so we went to our beliefs and just ran a hell of a lot of Power O, Counter, and Iso and tried to get good at something.
5. Embrace the traditions of the past but don't be afraid to put your stamp on the program. We have one legendary ex-head coach from our program who had numerous undefeated seasons. We have had him come in multiple times to speak to the kids or just hang around practice. Our first 2 classes that have graduated (from our staff), a good number of them will stop by practice throughout the year to just say hi. Some of them even want to help out the program and ill give them scouting jobs, filming, charting, etc. Also on our website, we have the yearbook pages of every single team in the history of our program since the 1950s.
6. Hire quality assistants. When I interviewed with the HC of the staff I am apart of now, he said he only plans on hiring coaches who A) want to be head coaches eventually or B) are former head coaches. Hire guys that are self starters, fundamentalist, and support your vision. The very first HC I worked for, who was very successful and recieved state coach of the year award almost refused to accept the award because he believed he was only as good as his assistants.
7. Don't remind them about how bad they were in the past. They know it, their families know it, and so does the rest of the community. Focus on nothing but the now and the future. On day 1, you need to start teaching like they have never heard of the game of football.
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Post by kylem56 on May 14, 2009 18:33:24 GMT -6
1. heart is not in it/love of the game/not fun anymore 2. job---truck/pregnant/family 3. concentrate on grades 4. mom is making me quit 5. I come from a baseball/basketball family 6. I hurt my _______ (fill in the blank) and can't play any more this year. 7. Kid just went AWOL/MIA, never given a reason 8. I should be a quarterback/receiver/linebacker not a tackle, guard, center 9. we are moving (it never happens) 10. I dont like lifting/running/practice/rules in general 11. I just found out I am allergic to grass 12. We are going on vacation 13. I am a big pu**y who can't handle football but yet I will tell everyone that I am just too good for the team...LOL 14. 13. Um...I don't Know/Shoulder shrug/Avoids coaches 15. " I have a tryout with the Junior Flyers" 16. "every monday I have show choir and I only wanted to play jv anyhow" 17. "fall ball baseball starts today" 18. " I already got a letter from Notre Dame 19. My mothers boyfriend kicked us out of the trailer 20. I have to baby sit after school because my mom works the grave yard shift and shes going for her GED during football 21. I got a job mowing laws 22. the golf team needs me 23. i dont like coach hardarse 24. I cant learn the plays 25. I am not quitting, I have just been sick for a really long time 26. lacrosse 27. better at soccer 28. aau basketball playoffs 29. parents taking me on vacation to "fun city" 30. Doctor told me I can't do up-downs anymore. 31. (During Practice from a pretty overweight and lazy kid) Coach coach I think I am having a heart attack (as he grabs the wrong side of the chest) Im done
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Post by kylem56 on May 14, 2009 13:32:46 GMT -6
not to hijack your thread but would anyone want to trade manuals ? im always looking for ideas and suggestions. If interested PM me
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Post by kylem56 on May 14, 2009 13:30:34 GMT -6
1. heart is not in it/love of the game/not fun anymore 2. job---truck/pregnant/family 3. concentrate on grades 4. mom is making me quit 5. I come from a baseball/basketball family 6. I hurt my _______ (fill in the blank) and can't play any more this year. 7. Kid just went AWOL/MIA, never given a reason 8. I should be a quarterback/receiver/linebacker not a tackle, guard, center 9. we are moving (it never happens) 10. I dont like lifting/running/practice/rules in general 11. I just found out I am allergic to grass
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Post by kylem56 on May 13, 2009 18:58:02 GMT -6
During the game (in the box), usually just a plate with some potato chips on it. Usually a couple Red Bulls, and a couple bottles of water.
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Post by kylem56 on May 13, 2009 14:42:08 GMT -6
without pads? If you decide to go with a 7 on 7, you could do a linemen olympics with various events (tire flip, bench press, farmers walk, truck pull , etc)
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Post by kylem56 on May 13, 2009 11:08:32 GMT -6
January - March, me and the HC will talk once a week or so to talk about different areas we need to improve.
April - June- We will meet once a month to discuss things
July- 1 staff meeting and then pre season camps
This is year 3 for our staff so we dont realy need to meet as much. We might meet more often this year if we get a couple new coaches just to bring them up to speed on things but beyond that once or twice a month is it.
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Post by kylem56 on May 10, 2009 20:24:34 GMT -6
I see everyone saying pasta... sure.. pasta is good for adding carbs for energy.. IF you plan on doing some work on saturday.. Eating pasta a few hours before you play will not benefit you that night.. I agree. However, we give them only a small amount and I think its more of a $ thing because pasta is cheap to make.
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Post by kylem56 on May 10, 2009 19:04:54 GMT -6
On Fridays. We go to the school cafeteria for pre game meal around 3:30pm. They usually get some form of pasta, cup of fruit, small bowl of salad sometimes, a roll or breadstick, and water/gatorade. We will pay the school lunch ladies extra to stay and fix it for us and they love to help the team.
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Post by kylem56 on May 10, 2009 10:30:36 GMT -6
I do agree with #7 Dome Teams are Soft. Finnally, a reason for all the misery I have endured from the Detroit Lions
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Post by kylem56 on May 9, 2009 22:14:04 GMT -6
The one though I realy think is definently NOT a myth is: Defense Wins Championships
I dont care how much firepower you have on offense. If you cant stop the other guys from scoring, your probaly screwed.
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Post by kylem56 on May 9, 2009 22:11:36 GMT -6
We have a dead period as well. I realy dont think it will have any negative effects on the kids. If anything it will be a benefit because they can get rested up because after its over, the grind begins. We as coaches still have to remember that these kids are kids! As obssessed as we may be about the game, not all of them have that high of a passion for it. A couple of us coaches may meet once or twice to make sure everything is ready to roll but it gives us a little time to get whatever we need done outside of football. Especially in Ohio. We have 3 straight weeks of two-a-days this year (Begins Aug. 3 with first game being the 28th).
If you are realy worried about your kids losing "anything". Send them home with some handouts or a DVD with pre season camp footage (we get x amount of days of contact during the summer) for them to review.
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Post by kylem56 on May 9, 2009 21:59:40 GMT -6
Just got done watching "Top 10 Football Myths" on the NFL Network. Some were agreeable while others were not. Incase you missed it, I believe it is showing at 11am EST on NFL Network on Sunday.
[glow=red,2,300]Here is the Top 10 Football Myths according to NFL Network:[/glow]
Honorable Mention: Tackle Statistics Are Accurate, Every year every team has a chance to win
10. Rookie Coaches Cannot Win 9. Tough to Repeat as Champions (or harder to repeat after a repeat) 8. You should always punt on 4th down 7. Dome teams are soft 6. Icing the kicker works 5. A QB needs a rocket arm. 4. You have to run to set up the pass 3. You can't lose your job to injury if your the starter. 2. Defense Wins Championships 1. Prevent defense will prevent you from scoring.
What do you all think?
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Post by kylem56 on May 9, 2009 20:01:31 GMT -6
I know this isnt answering your question directly but one thing we are doing is because we are asking alot of our boosters and AD this year so what we are doing is putting together a Program Wish List and posted it on our team website and also sending it out to local buisnesses in hopes they would like to donate 60 for one ball.
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Post by kylem56 on May 9, 2009 11:19:24 GMT -6
I...am..Mc'LovinNo seriously though When I introduce myself, I say First Name Last Name. If they want to know where I coach I will tell them. The guys I coach with, on the field in front of the kids I address them as coach. Other coaches, I call them Coach ___ . Like bluboy said, I see calling someone Coach ___ as a sign of respect.
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Post by kylem56 on May 3, 2009 14:58:23 GMT -6
Still have been reading alot of this educational psychology stuff (yeah I know I need to find a life but hey at least Brophy likes them . Anyway here is some blurps from another article I found interesting. sportsperformancecoaching.blogspot.com/2009_01_01_archive.htmlIf the end goal is to effectively coach ALL athletes you work with, then the first step is to identify what coaching style you are most comfortable with. Coaching athletes that have different preferences and characteristics doesn’t mean you have to change your style, only ADJUST. So recognizing your natural style is important. In the book Successful Coaching, Martens describes three distinct coaching styles; Command, Submissive, and Cooperative. Command: authoritative, coach makes decisions while athletes listen and respond to commands. Submissive: passive, minimal decision-making and instruction, only steps in when absolutely necessary. Cooperative: coach shares decision-making with athletes, establishes structure then guides the process. If you realy want a good laugh because most of it is true, here is 8 other coaching styles www.humankinetics.com/SuccessfulCoaching/IG/270286.pdfThen meshing your coaching style with types of player personalities: Low Motivation- Low Skill: Use a Direct coaching style; avoid singling this athlete out by “directing” coaching points to them in a subtle and personal manner. Low Motivation- High Skill: Use an Inspire coaching style; spend most of your energy motivating and challenging this athlete. They have natural ability already, but need someone to captivate their interest and inspire effort. High Motivation- Low Skill: Use a Guide coaching style; this athlete has the inherent desire to improve, match their eagerness with coaching that is focused on teaching them the fundamental technical aspects of athletic movement. High Motivation High Skill: Use a Delegate coaching style; make sure these athletes understand the goals and structure of training then include them in the training process, gather their feedback on programming, put them in situations where they can teach other athletes. As a coach, your goal should be to develop all athletes to this category
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Post by kylem56 on May 3, 2009 14:49:28 GMT -6
I would tell her to suggest a price and go from there. Like when I do trades and the other guy wants to buy dvds I hate making a standard price cause #1 times are tough around here and #2 football isnt considered "work" to me. One thing to that might help you is put together diagrams and handouts that he can look at on his own. Also another idea, bring a couple players along with you that you know are good kids and will help him get use to working with others.
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Post by kylem56 on May 2, 2009 10:16:30 GMT -6
I think you got a great idea. I wouldnt use a coaching stipend on it because solid coaches are hard to come by but like dcohio said, I think if you could compensate her through fundraising money that would be a good deal. Maybe talk to the boosters as well about chipping in "if they care about the kids".
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Post by kylem56 on May 2, 2009 10:10:48 GMT -6
If the players arent ready for college (academically, maturity, etc) they can try the JUCO route or the Prep School route (wouldnt lose any years of eligibility)
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