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Post by utchuckd on Jan 9, 2010 13:34:07 GMT -6
So if nobody had specific questions/topics you would just start out broadly with something like blocking schemes, or pass coverage, or defensive fronts, etc and let it go from there? I like that, let it go where it goes. How long did the meetings last? Couple hours? Most coaches I know with an open ended topic and a whiteboard can go all day!
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 8, 2010 18:42:41 GMT -6
This came up in another thread and so not to hijack it I thought I'd move this over here: In order to head off what you are referring to, I had a series of once a week meetings and advertised it in the local paper inviting anyone and everyone to come and "Let's Talk Football" at the field house meeting room. It was a big hit and it did not take the "experts" in the community long to figure out just how LITTLE they knew about the strategies, X's and O's, S&C, schemes, adjustments, etc,etc. for the sport. It really did them good, opened some eyes and gave them a new found respect for what we do. We discussed anything and everything that they wanted to talk about about football. I not only let them throw any question at me, I also threw questions at them and gave them opportunities to show their knowledge. At times is was comical to watch some of the "experts" try to carry on an intelligent conversation. Some came for all 8 weeks, some came once and never showed their face again. I will say that some came to legitimately learn the game, but the intent of the series was for the "experts" to get a wake up call. I like the idea. For anybody that's done anything like this, do you have a set agenda that you follow or just open it up and see what happens?
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 7, 2010 20:53:23 GMT -6
Is it just me or does Bama need to just run the ball on every down? At least until they get behind the chains.
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 7, 2010 17:18:09 GMT -6
Anyone else hate these huge crews and laughfests that count for pre-game shows? agreed. what gets me is how many hall of fame coaches and players they have on the shows and its like they dont even watch the {censored} games. maybe all they see week to week is highlights? i mean Cowher, Marino, Steve Young. i think i would love to sit down and pick these guys' brains about football but if they're anything like they are on tv all the time, it seems like id be teaching them things about the game. Any chance the producers are telling these guys to keep it vanilla and just keep the show moving along so they won't get 'technical' and lose Joe Fanboy?
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 6, 2010 7:52:02 GMT -6
It's just his secondyear. Give him a couple more to get more option guys in there and then we can see what he does.
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 1, 2010 21:44:32 GMT -6
I guess my biggest complaint is when somebody, oh, say for example, Thom Brenneman, is the play by play guy but DOESN'T CALL THE GAME! He's talked more about events surrounding these programs than what's going on on the field. Charlie Strong's defense is playing a hell of a game and he barely acknowledges it.
But hey, you can watch the Tebow Cam.
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 1, 2010 9:18:03 GMT -6
Aren't there also only so many times you can run mesh or shallow before it becomes monotonous?
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 1, 2010 8:58:50 GMT -6
cb- I think you should turn that into an article and post it.
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Post by utchuckd on Jan 1, 2010 8:52:29 GMT -6
Even tho they don't know an outside zone from an inside veer, it's still gotta be tough commenting on a play in real time. I usually have to run the tivo back a time or two just to see exactly what happened myself. To watch a play in real time and then immediately comment on the replay is tough, especially when you don't know the play call.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 29, 2009 23:42:37 GMT -6
Good call!
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 29, 2009 17:37:02 GMT -6
Isn't Dreamland east of Memphis?
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 28, 2009 21:06:02 GMT -6
Reminds me of an old joke I'd prolly get banned for.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 28, 2009 20:47:37 GMT -6
I got here from the chucknduck boards.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 28, 2009 8:59:05 GMT -6
hopeful- from what I hear you make a heck of a lot more than 6% in Ga.
Coacht used to be pretty good, way too much fanboy pissing contests for me any more tho.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 21, 2009 7:54:36 GMT -6
Xboxes? Girft certificates for hundreds? Wow.
My last year I didn't even get one handshake or thanks at the banquet. Which would mean more than any gift. (except maybe a wii)
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 20, 2009 8:14:23 GMT -6
I've heard other coaches talk about how the peer pressure in the group will keep most of the bitching and complaining down. Plus, as was said earlier, most of those people won't do it face to face anyway, especially in public. Also, knowledge is power. If you educate them why we did what we did, unless they are blind (i.e.- if their kid is involved) at some point they will be able to see that this play should have worked in that situation if Tommy didn't whiff on that block, without you having to throw Tommy under the bus in front of everybody. Again, I don't think you show the whole game, just hit the high points. I also like previewing the next opponent. Show a few clips, what we're looking for, preliminary gameplan.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 20, 2009 7:59:52 GMT -6
One year we got a team picture framed and matted and all the players signed the matting around it.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 18, 2009 9:08:12 GMT -6
The film sessions are a little quicker then maybe Monday but similar type of concept... Good, bad and the ugly... Go through why some plays work and others do not... I do avoid throwing kids under the bus and really praise the play of kids who have parents in attendance. But I do go over the mistakes, game planning decisions and why/how stuff too... I like it coach. I can see where a post season film can get more detailed than an in season review.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 18, 2009 8:59:21 GMT -6
I have always thought this would be a good idea. I would like to do a 'Football 101' in the preseason, and do a booster film session during the season.
There's an old thread here from somebody who does/did the Monday nite film session with parents. They said they keep it moving and mostly only point out the good plays and praise the players. Said you can really see the OL dad's chests puff out when you get to point out a good block that sprang a big run and everybody gets to see it.
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 11, 2009 11:34:41 GMT -6
That is awesome. Thanks!
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 7, 2009 11:55:31 GMT -6
It will be interesting to see which Florida team shows up. Will they come ready to play or will they just be going thru the motions after losing the SECCG?
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 6, 2009 8:47:29 GMT -6
I want to look into the hybrid wing-t stuff on offense, the 46 gambler on defense (hey tdm, looks like your getting some of my Christmas money ;D ).
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 6, 2009 8:36:08 GMT -6
I carry one. But in our best offensive games I don't refer to it much. We don't have that many plays. I will sue it to remind me to run "such and such play from a certain formation", but that is about it. You don't need a call sheet to run 6 runs. That sounds like what I had after we switched to flexbone. I didn't really call the game off a sheet, but I had one with the whole offense on it to review and make sure I wasn't forgetting anything (which was always a possibility).
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Post by utchuckd on Dec 1, 2009 8:24:56 GMT -6
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Post by utchuckd on Nov 17, 2009 8:23:56 GMT -6
Coverdale & Robinson: The Bunch Attack (book & DVD) The Quick Passing Game v. 1-3 (books & DVDs) +1 Alex Gibbs Inside and Outside Zone videos (it's scheme specific but very good). Darin Slack C4 and R4 videos. Season of Life.
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Post by utchuckd on Nov 17, 2009 7:09:07 GMT -6
Buy some sweet coaching gear.
But seriously, do you have a list of things you need or is it for something you want?
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Post by utchuckd on Nov 16, 2009 9:04:32 GMT -6
Ouch. We got drilled in the championship game. Mercy rule running clock in the first half, they run the opening kickoff back in the second half to go up 40+ points and end the game. First possession we fumble and they pick it up and run it in. 2 more possessions we're on the goal line and fumble into the end zone for touchbacks. Just ugly. Blech.
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Post by utchuckd on Nov 15, 2009 14:19:31 GMT -6
Got to hear him speak a couple years ago. I would recommend it to anyone that has a chance to see him.
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Post by utchuckd on Nov 13, 2009 10:27:12 GMT -6
I don't know. My guess is they just up and decided it. They've changed a few things mid-stream this year, and apparently before this year it's been worse but we've been able to hold their feet to the fire on some things.
Amazing how some people won't make a decision and stand behind it, but if somebody else will force it and make the call, they will back said decision up cause all they have to say is 'he did it'.
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Post by utchuckd on Nov 13, 2009 9:14:43 GMT -6
Geez, heard yesterday that the league said there is no minimum play rule for the championship game. What a crock. We have to have one of the most bush league organizations in youth football.
I'm OL/DL coach and I have most of the MPP guys rotating in my groups. I plan to play them in normal rotation with no changes. But I can see potential problems.
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