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Post by nabber on Feb 12, 2018 23:40:54 GMT -6
Coach, I coached softball the last three years and switched to baseball this year. Like you, first thing I did was try and find a website similar to Coach Huey. Never found anything close as good to this but did come across the one below. I think it is more geared toward travel teams but I did find some things I could use. Hope it helps. www.discussfastpitch.com/
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Post by nabber on Nov 2, 2016 23:01:31 GMT -6
Lol at the "New Jersey" comments. Not Adidas, Under Armour. Other schools in the area have similar jerseys but their sleeves cover their pads better. Not great, but better.
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Post by nabber on Oct 30, 2016 21:46:48 GMT -6
My school bought us new jerseys for this season.. The problem is that the sleeves are so short that the shoulder pads show. We can pull them down but the next play the sleeves slide up and pads are exposed again. Officials and opposing coaches noticed and it became a hassle. Fortunately, most officials were understanding and we made it through the year. Is anybody else having this problem with the new style of uniform? Is there anything that can be done to remedy the situation without buying new jerseys or new pads? My AD is going to speak with the company rep to see what they can do.
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Post by nabber on Nov 3, 2015 12:10:10 GMT -6
kazar54, I bet you are at a big school in Kansas judging by the info you mention? Lawrence perhaps? I think it all depends on the kids at your school. It sounds like you are trying to manage a lot of athletes. That's a good problem to have. I coach at a small school in Arizona and we don't have the luxury of picking and choosing who plays based on such criteria. Serious stuff like drugs we follow school policy. Other things I simply try to encourage good behavior and punish bad. Knew a coach that used to say "only thing that motivates kids is the fear of more work!" Plus, it sounds like a lot of work for your coaches unless you have a guy on staff that loves to take on as much as possible. I used to be on a staff like that, that guy was crazy with all he did! I do see lots of good ideas here and will be following the thread. Good luck with your project!
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Post by nabber on Dec 31, 2009 18:11:51 GMT -6
We used to use that for our quarters coverage.
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Post by nabber on Jan 7, 2007 16:20:53 GMT -6
Last year was my first year as a DC and I had a system I was pretty happy with. The first time through I drew up each play and recorded basic info such as down and dist., hash, formation, play, etc. Then I went back through and listed each play with the same basic info. I then used this to pick up tendencies. I listed each play by down, hash, formation and anything else I thought might help as far as tendencies. I then calculated % to make sure it wasn't just my perception. As a science teacher I like to put numbers to things. It took me about two hours per film to draw the plays and another hour or two to list the plays and analyze it. It would be great to have DSV or something similar to make it easier.
Like "coachf", I am not sure how much it helped. We went 2-8 and weren't exactly world beaters on defense. But, we were always prepared and I felt good about putting in the prep work. I learned a lot and really enjoyed doing it.
As far as watching film as a staff, we did not do much. To be honest, I think I was the only one really watching film and breaking it down. I know the other guys only watched it when we watched as a staff for about two hours on Sunday night and that's it.
As a DC I know how important the film breakdown is, my question is for you OCs. How much film do you breakdown and what do you look for?
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Post by nabber on Dec 30, 2005 21:41:05 GMT -6
I guess I did not use the quotes correctly. The first paragraph in my previous post is a quote from Jhanawa.
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Post by nabber on Dec 30, 2005 21:38:20 GMT -6
but in my opinion the college experience is a wonderful opportunity to learn football at a very high and intense level that isn't available through other means. This intensity and attention to detail is NOT the same as it is on the HS level, so being exposed to it first hand is an advantage, IMO. (this is my first time using the quotes, hope it works) I think Jhanawa is right on the money and that is why, now that I am coaching, I wish I had that experience. I think it would have been great to just be on a team at a small school learning more football. Of course, hind sight is 20-20 and there is nothing I can do about it now. I agree though that playing college ball does not necessarily make someone a good coach.
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Post by nabber on Dec 27, 2005 0:13:37 GMT -6
I agree about college ball offering some insight. Fortunately, the guys I coach with that did play college ball have been very helpful and willing to share with me how things were done at their schools. Like others have mentioned, just because someone plays college ball doesn't mean they get the big picture. I know some people that played college ball that did not have a clue to what was going on outside their position.
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Post by nabber on Dec 24, 2005 22:47:17 GMT -6
Thanks for the responses. So far it has never been an issue where I coach. Personally, I don't feel less qualified. I have always been a student of the game and will continue to learn. I also have a strong work ethic and think I am a good teacher, both in the classroom and on the field. I was just curious what others had to say. If I ever leave this school and apply elsewhere, I would like to be prepared for someone questioning me about that.
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Post by nabber on Dec 24, 2005 20:45:37 GMT -6
Great site! I have spent the last two days reading all I could.
One thing I have noticed is many of you played college football. For those that did not, do you feel at a disavantage or less qualified?
I played at a large HS and started but did not even consider playing in college (Not that I could have). I fell into teaching and coaching by accident and love it. I have 3 years at MS, 2 years HS JV and 2 years Varsity assistant. I wish to progress in my coaching career but sometimes feel like my lack of college experience might hold me back. Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
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Post by nabber on Apr 17, 2007 9:17:41 GMT -6
I agree and disagree. I agree there are kids that I owe more and feel a stronger bond with. I disagree that it is going to be a 3 year starter versus a part time special teamer. I guess it is because I am at a small school where we have some good athletes that play but do not necessarily work that hard. But we have lots of guys that put the time in during the summer, never miss practice, and work their tails off but yet just are not that good. Many times they are just happy to get on the field and they appreciate the opportunity rather than take it for granted like some of the starters. Those are the guys that I appreciate the most.
I realize that my post raises some other issues as to what we are doing as a coaching staff.
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Post by nabber on Dec 24, 2005 22:40:10 GMT -6
Hi everyone, I am a HS varsity assistant (OL/DL) in northeast Arizona. I am originally from Kansas and try to keep up with high school ball back there. I am in my ninth year of teaching and coaching and I love both. I have three years of middle school experience, two years of high school JV and two years as varsity assistant. I just discovered this site and I am very impressed. I have learned a lot in the short time I have been reading. I am looking forward to learning more. I probably won't be able to tell you all anything you don't know already, but will chime in when I have something to offer.
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Post by nabber on Dec 19, 2006 13:48:35 GMT -6
Saintrad, here in Ganado (60 miles to the west-same elevation) we only had a couple of inches, but enough for a 2 hr delay. This is better than a snow day... sit around drink coffee, talk, maybe grade some papers, short classes, and the best part is we don't have to make it up!
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Post by nabber on Nov 29, 2006 22:30:58 GMT -6
Ocinaz, it's a whole 'nother world up here. I tell people I live in Arizona and immediately they think of Phoenix. They would be very surprised to see how different the north is from the south.
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Post by nabber on Nov 29, 2006 14:24:24 GMT -6
I am excited too Saintrad. Over here in Ganado we had our two hour delay turn into a day off.
We did not have much snow, I would guess 4 inches, but it was enough to make the roads a mess. We are in a very rural area with some bad roads that don't get treated or cleared.
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Post by nabber on Jan 28, 2007 22:40:25 GMT -6
Count me among those waiting for something to happen. I am looking for a teaching and assistant coaching job in Kansas but not a lot of openings advertised yet. If that does not work out I have a pretty good situation here, not great but OK for now.
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Post by nabber on Jun 30, 2006 16:15:52 GMT -6
I am proud to represent two states.
Currently teaching and coaching in northeast Arizona, but I am originally from Manhattan, KS so count one more for Kansas.
I hope to get back there to teach and coach in the near future.
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