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Post by oriolepower on May 24, 2016 8:55:16 GMT -6
I had a killdeer in my yard. It left after my dog ate its eggs. I liked having the bird around but my dog enjoys the taste of eggs wherever she can find them.
We have had the best luck seeding at the end of the season. If the field is in bad shape, anytime will help.
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Post by oriolepower on May 24, 2016 8:47:45 GMT -6
Outstanding post coach! I had a talk with one of our players earlier this year about the importance of disciplining yourself so others don't have to.
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Post by oriolepower on May 20, 2016 7:52:29 GMT -6
Last year all coaches in our district for all sports were given a list of rules from our school's workman's compensation insurance provider. One of the rules was that coaches are not to demonstrate technique to players. It stated we are supposed to get an older athlete to demonstrate or watch a video that shows it. It didn't change us from demonstrating that but we can't be the only school that was given that information.
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Post by oriolepower on May 5, 2016 7:57:38 GMT -6
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Post by oriolepower on May 4, 2016 8:23:31 GMT -6
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Post by oriolepower on May 3, 2016 13:18:57 GMT -6
I prefer whatever I can steal off of the PE department's desk.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 21, 2016 13:13:58 GMT -6
We used to give our a practice player of the week to the team. I went away from weekly awards based on the game because some players and parents were more concerned with the award than the game result. Also I got tired of arguing with some people about what stats counted and/or should count for the award. The practice player award was voted on by the coaches.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 18, 2016 13:37:37 GMT -6
Ultimately you need to be able to sleep at night. If you can sleep comfortably byhiring great people to run their stuff, do it. If don't have a clue what they are talking about half the time, you probably won't sleep very well.
When I started I inherited a phenomenal DC that ran a defense I had no experience running. I gave him the keys and said if we can't stop anyone, we'll talk again. Then I learned everything I could about the scheme and we still run it after he retired a long time ago.
Offensively, I was an OC at a different school and wanted to run my stuff.
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Post by oriolepower on Apr 13, 2016 11:02:48 GMT -6
I've been on both sides with this one. When we were bad, I had to teach our team how to not quit, submit, and give up. I was that jerk that called timeouts and tried to score when we were down 48-0. Our kids had a problem with always quitting and I had to fix that problem.
Fortunately, things have turned around for a number of years and we've been good. We call off the dogs and teams know that we get very conservative. If teams are beating up our young kids we do throw to keep them honest.
As others have said, worry about your sideline and your team. You will never make everyone happy.
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Post by oriolepower on Mar 31, 2016 13:29:22 GMT -6
It could mean a lot of different things. It could mean they see the writing on the wall and don't want to put in the hard work. It could also mean the program doesn't value kids that are team members and if you don't start you don't matter. It could also mean Mom, Dad, or some other influence in their life tells them they need money to pay for college, support a child, or pay for their car.
Obviously some reasons are a reflection on the program and some are not. Its tough to build a culture where every contributor matters especially in a society that seems to value it less and less.
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Post by oriolepower on Feb 11, 2016 13:31:17 GMT -6
I haven't been part of a 2-a-day in 17 years. For the last 17 we have done as few as 3 hours and as many as 5 hours. We did 5 when I was younger and then went to 4 when I realized 5 wasn't helping. We have done 3 hours for the last two years because the state limited our time.
I like our format but all of our coaches need to be very organized and prepared.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 19, 2016 10:36:54 GMT -6
I just have a hard time with the belief that if you train away from the team, the team will be better. Its not about Crossfit. I'm not an expert but I really believe if HS boys do any kind of lifting they will improve. It is all about teamwork, building trust, and accountability. Our workout program may not be the best but it makes us better because we do it together.
The personal trainer, regardless of the program, isn't lined up next to you when the game is on the line.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 17, 2016 20:50:36 GMT -6
We have a group this year that is doing it. I let the boys know I wasn't happy about it and got on them about missing the team lifting. Eventually I spoke to the trainer and we all agreed that what they did was fine as long as it was in addition to our program.
It was ugly and a few parents and I had some words. I was told by one parent that we have no proof that any of our staff know anything we are talking about. I guess it is time to start spending the money and get certifications.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 14, 2016 9:17:08 GMT -6
It all comes down to trust. Do you trust that the person next to you wants it as bad as you, worked as hard to prepare as you, and is willing to do his job instead of get the recognition. You build trust by doing all of the above mentioned things. If your players don't trust each other, they won't sacrifice themselves on a play for the teams' success.
They also have to trust you and what you are telling them. Too often their parents and friends tell them other things.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 11, 2016 13:26:43 GMT -6
It depends what you are looking for in a speaker.
Knowledge of the game doesn't equal good coaching.
You can learn a lot from coaches that know the scheme/technique to the smallest detail but can't always get a player to do it.
You can also learn a lot from people that can get people to perform but don't have a clue of best technique or scheme.
The really good ones are those that know both.
Bill Belichick went 36-44 in Cleveland. His final season going 5-11. I think he knows somethings.
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Post by oriolepower on Jan 7, 2016 9:16:24 GMT -6
I'll be there. I'm afraid they won't let me in because I've never learned the handshake and code word.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 21, 2015 13:32:49 GMT -6
I use a $100 Bluetooth party speaker and a segment timer app on my phone. There are thousands of apps designed for exercise. Everyone hears it.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 11, 2015 9:59:45 GMT -6
Someone should probably make a conspiracy video and add it to all of the others on YouTube.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 11, 2015 7:58:05 GMT -6
I don't mean to hijack the thread but has anyone else been getting the daily email that we should take our team to go see the concussion movie together.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 10, 2015 9:20:04 GMT -6
I've been trying to find the article but can't locate it right now. Three of the fastest growing youth sports are Rugby, Lacrosse, and Mixed martial arts. When I read that I think the concussion Drs have more issues than football.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 10, 2015 8:58:33 GMT -6
We always go through rules with our players. I especially like to point out differences between the HS, College, and Pro game. We will spend time during film and on the practice field to show and explain what is and isn't legal.
Unfortunately, there are games I think our players know the rules better than the crew officiating the game.
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Post by oriolepower on Dec 9, 2015 13:42:16 GMT -6
The answer is yes to everything. Some coaches want X's and O's, some what leadership/teamwork, some want to hear what made the difference for you.
I think when most coaches go to a clinic they want to find something that will make their program better. My suggestion is deliver what you believe in and know and coaches will either show up or leave. Some of the best clinic sessions I have sat through had about 8 people in the room because the title wasn't catchy or trendy.
Coaches don't want to hear about how much your kids can lift and how big they are. I once listened to Frank Beamer speak to a packed room of over 1000 people. His topic was on winning special teams. He said absolutely nothing over the hour he spoke. Told some funny stories but didn't share anything helpful.
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 24, 2015 10:21:31 GMT -6
The easy answer is older kids tend to be better. It is one of the premises in Outliers by Malcom Gladwell. I think there is a lot more to it than athletics.
I have two boys 1 has a July birthday and 1 has an early March birthday. We started the July birthday late and started the March birthday regular start. It has absolutely nothing to do with athletics but my wife and I agree it was one of the best decisions we ever made for our July birthday son and wish we would have made our March birthday son wait a year. It has everything to do with emotional maturity and social maturity. Our son with the July birthday is one of the first kids to drive, our son with the March birthday is one of the last. Other life milestones are the same.
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Post by oriolepower on Nov 6, 2015 9:09:50 GMT -6
We've been running the "Punt to Win" offense more commonly referred to as PTW for several years and teams can't stop it. We don't waste time practicing offense. We force the game to be played in two phases, defense and special teams.
You kick us the ball, if we don't return it for a TD, we just punt it back to you. Its all about field position. I've been doing some consulting with the Cleveland Browns and they think it may be their next step.
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Post by oriolepower on Sept 28, 2015 13:23:30 GMT -6
I'm HC and AD. The parents don't email me very often any longer because I've been told I don't listen anyway.
I had a Mom email me about two years ago a rant that was seriously about 4 pages long. At the end it had the tag - sent from iPhone. My only thought was wow, her thumbs must really hurt.
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Post by oriolepower on Aug 12, 2015 20:14:47 GMT -6
I had a kid bring in a Dr's note today. The great new is it says he can do any football activty as long as it doesn't involve, running, jumping, cutting, planting, or twisting. Everytime I read it I laugh.
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Post by oriolepower on Jun 24, 2015 15:31:07 GMT -6
I bought a portable outdoor speaker and then sync it with my phone. I bought an app for $1.99 and run it from there. The speaker makes the sound and i look at the phone if I need to know what segement we are in. Works great.
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Post by oriolepower on Jun 3, 2015 13:52:24 GMT -6
I think it comes down to where you coach and why the youth league exists. If you have to offer something or you will lose all of the athletes to other sports than do what you have to do. It doesn't matter if it is tackle or flag. If they are coached well in a good league, it is good. If they are coached poorly or in a bad league structure, it probably is better to do flag.
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Post by oriolepower on Jun 3, 2015 13:36:58 GMT -6
I've been through teaching kids to compete at a few different programs. I've found the biggest thing that has to change is confidence. True belief they can win a game. If that means competing then have a lot of competitions. Make every thing a competition, keep score on drills, score on reps, and put it up so everyone can see that. I've had success doing that. Here are some of the things we've done. 40s but have them race in a tournament type structure, not time vs time Agility shuffle, same thing, side by side, not timed Tire flips Pull up, burpee, sit ups, up downs, push ups, etc. - side by side go as long as you can. Tempo and pace do not matter (sometimes strategy beats strength) Single man sled push (This one I go for distance in a set time) One of my favorite competitions is done at the end of lifting every day with some type of grip strength competition. I like it when they have to look each other in the eyes when they compete.
The thing you'll find is you will get unimpressive results until someone breaks the four minute mile. They blow the lid off of what everyone thinks is possible. Then everyone starts to challenge themselves more. Have garbage cans ready for when they start to puke.
I once coached at a school that the Dads would all reminisce about how bad they were and how they would blow games at the end. I couldn't believe that is what the glory year stories they all shared were about. That was a much harder turn around than the other programs I've been at. The main thing we focused on at that school is we convinced our players that we would find one thing and truly be the best at it as a whole. We were so used to being the bottom dwellers that we set off-season goals that X number of kids getting Y number or workouts in would be the 7th place team. We set another goal to be the 3rd from the bottom and so on. I know that isn't what you are asking for but it helped us a lot. Three years later we had the first playoff appearance in school history and the first playoff win as well.
You can still be nice when you win. It just makes the opponent dislike you so much more and then feel bad for not liking the nice team.
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Post by oriolepower on Jun 1, 2015 7:27:28 GMT -6
Do you do anything at the end of your season with your outgoing seniors other than awards? Do you do any kind of end of season/career meeting? Do you do anything to transition your players to supportive alumni or just send them on their way?
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