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Post by buck42 on Jan 12, 2011 20:14:13 GMT -6
Anything I need to say to them I can say via a text message...I have a facebook page but I can not tell you the last time that I logged on...its not worth it...
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Post by buck42 on Jan 10, 2011 7:04:42 GMT -6
In North Carolina we have seperate public and private school championships. There are 4 (I think) private schools that play in the public school leagues. Only 1 has won a title (Charlotte Catholic and they have won a few) and Cardinal Gibbons has had a couple solid years but nothing earth shattering.
I think that do away with multipliers and all that stuff and just make them play up a classification. If they are a 3A enrollment, bump them to 4A if they want to play in Public School League...pretty easy
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Post by buck42 on Jan 9, 2011 16:20:26 GMT -6
We got a set a year ago...I really liked them and the kids seemed to as well...now we got them late and only wore them twice and I resigned to take a HFC job at a school across town so I do not know how well they are holding up. I didnt notice any cuts in them after thost 2 games though so either they are solid or we were really soft...probably a combination of both.
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Post by buck42 on Aug 1, 2010 7:27:37 GMT -6
I see very little value in a 10 yard sprint...sure it is explosion but thats like a 2 second output...
When we condition we do not very few 300s we actually do 30s or 40s or 60s most of the time...this past week on Wednesday we did 20 30 yard sprints and Thursday we did 20 40 yard sprints. The kids get about 20 seconds rest and because of the heat we give them a short water break halfway through and finish the process...
When I speak about endurance I am not talking about running a marathon I am talking about lasting a whole game...Again, I see merit to what you are saying but I do not think that it discredits the value of testing the 300 because it is not "sport specific". Once again I argue that I dont see many kids do a squat or power clean during a game...but certainly there are parts of those lifts that promote explosion relevant to football...I think that the endurance that is needed to run a 300 (twice and average the times) will give a good indication of an athletes endurance...
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Post by buck42 on Jul 31, 2010 20:35:18 GMT -6
Must be some value to it...still doing it in college (all 5 that we sent this year are preparing for them) and seems they are still doing them in the NFL...evidence by big boy at Washington...
I see the merit in the other arguements and I agree that coaches have ample time to prepare their teams and get them into shape prior to the game...but I also think it is a way to gauge a young mans fitness.
If a kid reduces his 10 yard or pro agility or vert they are becoming more explosive that is what we want as well...but if all he has is explosion and no endurance how much will he help in the 4th quarter?
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Post by buck42 on Jul 31, 2010 18:12:06 GMT -6
Depends on how you do your 300 yd test?
We do ours run to the 50 back, 100 back...we had a couple in 42 seconds...most were under 50...All but 3 were under 60 seconds...This year we ran 2 and took the average....We gave them 3 minute break and ran again....It was good for us to see how much difference there was between the first and 2nd run...those with little variation we felt like were in shape ....those with a significant difference we obviously know they need to get in better shape to perform for 4 quarters...
Football is a game of explosion but it also requires great endurance especially of those that play both ways and on specials...
The time we used for testing was not "practice" time it was part of our Strength and Conditioning evaluation...We feel the entire "Ironman" promotes competition which carries over to the field. We post the results and there is no hiding from the numbers...
The Billy Bad Arse that everyone things is a beast in the weight room and or conditioning has to prove it...We also post and reward for attendance and GPA...
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Post by buck42 on Jul 31, 2010 12:03:18 GMT -6
Because I was hired so late and didnot get it in place we did not do the conditioning test as a requirement but we will next year for varsity football players...
Those that only miss ONE summer workout will be exempt...everyone else will have to make a time to be able to practice...We will do this the week before the first "official" practice in conjuntion with our Ironman competition...
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Post by buck42 on Jul 30, 2010 20:42:14 GMT -6
So a 300 is not practical because you do not do that in a game?
Well how often in a game do you squat in the middle of the field and stand up? I have yet to see a kid to a lunge in a game either? Bench Press? Shoulder Press?
It is all woven into total body fitness.
We do an Ironman Competition the last week of camp...we schedule it so the kids have time for the legs to recover and perform.
If you want to use a 300 go for it...we do and we always will....we run a lot of sprints at the end of practice and it is not punishment it is in preparation to win in the 4th quarter. I want to run more 100s this year....I would hate for one of my guys not be able to return a fumble or INT for a 100yd TD bc they are not prepared...Sure that MIGHT happen once every few years...but atleast our guys will be prepared when it happens...
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Post by buck42 on Jul 17, 2010 16:51:26 GMT -6
We only did 3 7v7's this summer...had one more scheduled but was rained out...
I only play a couple of other coaches that are trying to prepare for the season and treat it like a practice. We run our basic spread type offense and our basic defense. None of us use 5 WRs, we do get a back out in the pattern, but we do not line up in 5 WR...
We play VERY little C2 Man...we play C0,C1, C2, C3...it is has been very productive...
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Post by buck42 on Jul 16, 2010 9:44:32 GMT -6
I began coaching while in college...coached for 6 years...took 2 years off to sell real estate with family (sucked) hooked up with local HS and as soon as the first opportunity arose I was back in the game full time...
I am 31 and I honestly do not think I will ever stop coaching football...
Funny part is my high school coach my sophomore and junior year was so bad that I almost didnt play my senior year for a new coach. Matter of fact, I went to speak with the new coach to tell him that I was going to play baseball year around (played high school baseball with Brian Roberts, Orioles 2B)...We had a free physical day at the high school a couple days before the season and a few of my LONG time buddies really made me think about what I was doing...So I just showed up to practice on day one and I have not looked back since...
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Post by buck42 on Jul 7, 2010 10:10:45 GMT -6
Most guys with NFL playing experience that I have been around think they know everything and have been very hard to work with. A buddy of my was stabbed in the back by a couple of them...just be careful...
Because of my expereinces and my other close coaching buddies experiences I shy away from the NFL guys...they usually are only a one year commitment anyway...I want to build a staff with guys that will be there for the long haul (unless they are able to move up as coordinator or HC, which I encourage)...consistent staffs build winning programs IMO
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Post by buck42 on Jul 3, 2010 13:53:28 GMT -6
I know that I can get a good response on this board...
What is the state GPA requirement where you coach? What state? Does your local school system have a higher standard?
Here in NC the NCHSAA just requires you pass 3 of 4 and be promoted so that means you can have a .75 GPA and play...however, a few school districts have a 2.0 gpa rule...what is like in your state and area?
Thanks
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Post by buck42 on Jun 25, 2010 17:05:09 GMT -6
I just took over a program a couple weeks ago...it was not a losing program but because of the way the new lines were drawn and other coaches in the area "borrowing" our players we have limited athletes on the team.
I went to the office and got a print out of all the freshman that will be at the school next year and just began to call...when I get done I will then get the senior list and work my way down to junior and sophomore.
My logic with the freshman first was they (parents) dont always know how the high school programs work so I started with them. The seniors, juniors and sophomores, should know how things work so they should be at workouts already. I only got threw the "B's" on my freshman list and had 5 or 6 kids that have an interest in showing up. It is a painful process that MOST will not do, but IMO to be the best you have to do things that others are not willing to do.
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Post by buck42 on Jun 25, 2010 12:27:22 GMT -6
Dang coach...you have to go all the way to Alaska to get away from us?? Dang...are we that bad down here...lol...enjoy what sounds like a vacation...but like any coach vacation always includes some football...
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Post by buck42 on Jun 24, 2010 8:40:55 GMT -6
Freshman are such a fragile thing...as many have said their psychy (sp) soo fragile some think they want to play varsity, some think "hey that would be cool" others are hell no...
I appreciate you guys comments because as I stated earlier there are now 3 freshman that will probably be on the Varsity team this fall. One RB, WR and a TE. The RB is probably 3rd on the depth chart right now but the 2 ahead of him are starting on D. Also, in NC a kid can play JV and V in the same week if certain things are met, so he will play both more than likely. The WR is the 2nd or 3rd best WR in the program and the TE is #2...I really do not want to have to play them on Varsity but we have nothing in front of them...
How to handle it is what is tricky. I want to hold them back until we see them hit, but that is 6 weeks away and gut feeling tells me and is confirmed by my staff to make the move. Actually they told me they were ready but I waited a few more practices to have them practice with the Varsity.
This might help someone, when I notified the 3 freshman that they were going to practice with the Varsity, I made if VERY clear that you are not nessassarily on the varsity team, we just want to see you workout next to them. I hope that it will keep their emotions in check and and also allow their egos not to be crushed if we decide to play them on JV...
I agree with dcohio...if you promoted a freshman and start him and he is not ready and you have to pull him that is the coaches fault. Often we can salivate over these kids because we see a great future for them...If your gonna make that move (unless it happens because of multiple injuries) then you need to stick with him...let him take is lumps and learn how to play at the Varsity level...
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Post by buck42 on Jun 22, 2010 7:09:08 GMT -6
Sounds like the kid is not exactly athletic enough to play WR or RB and crack the depth chart to get reps. He is a sophomore, he still has plenty of time to get get better if he buys in...
Being a sophomore can he NOT play JV and gain experience? If the kid was a junior I would say maybe move him if you have a couple younger guys that are better.
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Post by buck42 on Jun 22, 2010 7:03:51 GMT -6
I am in a similar situation...I just took over a new program about a week ago. During our workouts we have small numbers compared to the other school in the area. However, we do have 3 freshman that are in the top 2-3 at their position right now. We have a TB, TE, WR right now that are pretty impressive. However, it has always been my feeling that you have to hold off on placing a freshman on Varsity until after we hit. I feel pretty solid that all three will be on Varsity unless we get a influx of some skill kids.
I agree with dcohio, they are freshman now, but come their senior year they will be 4 year staters...
My only advice is the same that I am TRYING to take myself, just be careful getting big eyed about a freshman...they can look good in shorts and a helmet but when its time to hit, they will prove it they are ready....then get excited....
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Post by buck42 on Apr 4, 2010 21:19:48 GMT -6
CoachD, thanks for clearing that up...
Red, I am who I am, I am aggressive by nature, but I do think to an extent I have doen a little more thinking before making a decision. Sometimes you have to make snap decisions, but those that do not have to be made right away, I think that I have taken my time more....conservative? Do not think so, but maybe....
I think as a coordinator or assistant you think you have the "answer" as the HC you must "have the answer" or find it real daggum quick!!
I love being a HC not because I am calling the shots, but I like the pressure, I love outworking and out organizing other coaches...If I ask my student athletes to out work the teams we play, I feel I should as well!!!
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Post by buck42 on Apr 4, 2010 19:00:31 GMT -6
Buck you nailed it!!! Every New HC and some of you that are having problems this is wehat you should do.. great stuff Or they can just hire people who boast and brag on messages boards but never back up their arguments. People who chime in about all of the players their schools have continuing their careers yet that they didn't actually coach... They can also hire those who never seem to understand what is being discussed, yet feel ok about calling out outstanding coaches and mocking them by calling their teams "some little SW TEAM from the middle of the country" Or they could just work on footwork... because that is what is necessary to do paperwork. whoa what did I miss? Are you referring to me? Im lost right now!!
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Post by buck42 on Apr 4, 2010 11:19:36 GMT -6
This past season was my first and as I reflect there are a few things I will share, mostly agree with those above...
1) The paperwork crap sucks, get it done ASAP, if you can appoint someone on staff to spearhead it allow them to do so...
2) Have clear rules and make sure that the administration and the parents are aware of them...this prevents headache down the line when you want to suspend a kid.
3) Huge difference between being a coordinator and a head coach. The decisions are now on you, that suggestion you made as a coordinator or assistant was easy, but you did not have to factor in all the other reasons to make a decision
4) Be prepared to make that hard decision...make the decision, adjust and move on...
5) Hire a LOYAL and COMMITTED staff. It is better to have fewer coaches that you can count on versus a ton of coaches that are not committed.
6) Most important, care about the kids...my new favorite quote is "They (kids) don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care."
If you get the kids on your side and they are willing to run through a brick wall for you then the rest of the job will be fun...
Notice, I didnt say a word about X's and O's...if you are hired as a HC, you probably have a clue about how to coach the game...of course you want to always get better, and there are better coaches than you....but that is the easy part...the rest of the part is where the magic happens!!
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Post by buck42 on Apr 3, 2010 15:23:32 GMT -6
It depends on a couple of things...what are you doing on offense? How much responsbility does the QB have? How good is the back up? How far is the drop off on defense between him and the next guy on D?
This coming year, we have 4 QB's (all rising seniors, dont ask) and 2 of them can not play D, but the other 2 are athletic enough to play another position so we are analyzing how good the QBs are and how they could help in other places on the team...Because of these "extras" we think we have settled on our QB.
Those that were saying to get a backup ready to throw a hitch and a fade, hand the ball off and run option, I think were saying that to get them threw the game and give them a chance to figure things out the following week. We would all love to have a backup QB that could step right in, but the #2 is #2 for a reason...he isnt as good....
We run the ball 75% of the time so its not that big a deal for us in the passing game....this year the QB that finished the season started the season as a SS...next year...pray for us!!!
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Post by buck42 on Mar 15, 2010 18:18:06 GMT -6
Cmon coach, If I am right about who you are you dont need our advise!!
I agree with everyone else...keep your OL coach there...to me that is the most important coach on the staff...
When I was appointed HC the first thing I did was find an OL coach, then I hired a DC...
If I know your kids you might be in a lot of C3 and like DCohio said, I think that you can coach up and another guy to be your DB coach...what about your OL intern, can he do the DB's?
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Post by buck42 on Mar 13, 2010 18:55:03 GMT -6
I didnot have anyone this year and it was a pain in the tail each weekend. I will have two managers that will do stats in practice and games...plus I will have another that I teach how to do film...At my school the kids need a TON of community service hours so I will give them credit for it that way...
Crap I gotta buy a camera...
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Post by buck42 on Mar 13, 2010 18:53:13 GMT -6
1) We are a 3A school...about 1000 kids 2) Only 6 coaches are paid 3) I WAS holding back because he is not the only one that has issues getting to the school for practice, but he is the only one that has been in so much disagreement.
I have no choice but to allow coaches from the community to coach. I do not have a problem with it, but I prefer to have my coaches in the building so they can help me with day to day stuff on campus and supervise and allow me to start practice before it gets dark!
I do have a couple others that can and have coached the WRs in his absence....
I intended to follow my "gut" but wanted others advise as well...because just like Mariner I know I have a quick temper and when he told me among other things that "your wrong" I went from 0 to pissed FAST!!
I have NOOO problem with disagreements and conversations that make us better...but donot like the way that was handled...
He said that I never listen...but we added few plays and changed route #s, modified angles and schemes from what I orginally had but "I never listen!"
Well, I guess I heard that loud and clear and he will to soon...
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Post by buck42 on Mar 13, 2010 18:30:30 GMT -6
hey you wanna do this for me....great start...lol...no seriously, thanks...I am going to ask my AD to be present...my principal doesnt care...she doesnt know where my coaching office is...but dang if she cant find my classroom...
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Post by buck42 on Mar 13, 2010 17:58:02 GMT -6
CoachD...thanks for the input...first the sons ability has nothing to do with it...other than a fact that he is a dad which I anticipate will make things worse later down the road...
I blame myself for the things you mentioned...that is one of the issues that I have discussed with my staff already for the 2010 season and I have let them know that if they do not do what I ask then they will have to help someone else...
thanks for the input...
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Post by buck42 on Mar 13, 2010 16:57:59 GMT -6
lol...mariner...you are right...I am the same way...I have a quick trigger that is why I am asking the gurus here before I act on my gut.
I have told him that "we need to talk, early next week!!"
This time he never responded...
btw, his son was at a combine today and ran a 5.06...glad he can run the 5:15 mile!
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Post by buck42 on Mar 12, 2010 20:06:49 GMT -6
Phantom, I take a 5 hour energy and get to work....Monday and Wednesday we lift and watch flim, JV and Varsity until 3.30ish...get dressed, Flex and hope assistants are there...Tuesday we have study hall/tutoring until 3.30, they get dressed and flex...Thursday we have study hall/tutoring, I get JV kids to the classroom off the weight room to eat at 3pm. The Varstiy kids are either in study hall in my room (I hope they are working) or in tutoring until 3.30 when they come down to get dressed. I have JV players in weight room sleeping /relaxing while Varsity is in classroom right beside the weight room unitl another coach arrives.
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Post by buck42 on Mar 12, 2010 20:00:34 GMT -6
UNC31, I think I have figured out who you are...I knew you were from NC but looked at some of your old posts. I dont wanna guess on here bc I do not want to give you away if you are trying to stay make sure some D-ont K-now J-ack....lol... I agree I think he is a wanna be coach and his stepson has some ability but he is a step slow and hands are terrible...
CoachVan, I agree about the clear cut leader...there is no doubt about this in our program...I am just concerned that he could start to divide the staff....I mess enough things up myself I donot want anyone to add to those issues...lol
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Post by buck42 on Mar 12, 2010 19:18:17 GMT -6
Oh yeah, I made a mistake with the OC hire...the old OC and the WR coach are two different people...
You are right though...they both wanted the title but didnt wanna do much work...the old OC was more interested in running new plays than technique...
I made a mistake, he convinced me that he would do what I asked and we have a mutual friend that is a well respected HC and thought we could make it work...
I am going to continue to call the O and you are right I need to get the DC on board and that is why I hired the new DC...old school mentality and he is bugging me to meet and to discuss things...he wants old films to study...so far so good on D....
My question is do I follow my gut feeling? or do I see what he does and how he reacts a little longer?
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