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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Apr 7, 2006 6:09:01 GMT -6
Thanks man
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 1, 2006 8:13:41 GMT -6
Definitely rep it at practice. Any team situation, 2 min drill, goalline- I get on the sideline, we break out the yard markers, and we treat it like a game. Signals, running personnel in and out from sidelines. It really helps speed things up, and the kids love that stuff- they think they're the freakin Manning/Harrison out there!
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 28, 2006 20:22:49 GMT -6
Here's an easy signal system I have used in a no huddle offense in the past...the plays were numbered 62 or 67 were counter trey lt/rt, 50/59 were iso lt/rt, 82 was 3 step slant, etc...formation was yelled in (wasn't "TE TRIPS RT" it was RED BRONCO)
1=Touch your nose 2=both index fingers point to your eyes 3=choke yourself ("thr"oat) 4=touch your "fore"arm 5=fist 6=1 arm crossed like pledge of allegiance 7=both arms crossed 8=2 fists on top of each other 9=touch top of head 0=zero sign with hands
Kids thought it was easy so we did it
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 16, 2007 10:39:24 GMT -6
It's very encouraging to read everyone's responses- I'd have to concur that I coach because:
The honor of being labeled "Coach."
Influencing young people in positive ways
Showing them that being respected doesn't require gangbanging and selling drugs
Spreading the "gospel" of football- it is so much more than a game and we all know it....
It is a great feeling for a player to ask you to hand him his diploma when he crosses that stage at graduation...
In hopes I can influence someone the way my coaches and father did for me.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 27, 2007 11:32:32 GMT -6
Coaches, don't get wrong. I'm all for giving a kid a chance and even a second chance. But this kid hasn't approached me about playing, he isn't in our off-season strength program (probably because it's too much for him), and will probably be suspended from school for some infraction by the end of this week. I have a hard time with this. To me, those aren't meeting program expectations. Make it clear that if he wants to play, he needs to have a sit down with you and his parents/guardians if you can. Lay out the ground rules but don't consider this a "special case." Treat him like any other player. If coming to workouts or having a clean record in school is part of your expectations, then he must abide. It's amazing what kids will do to be on a team when they want it bad! They will tow the line if they want to play. I dealt with this at my last school regularly. Everything except for the principal butting in- we were lucky that he supported our decisions 100% all the time...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Jul 12, 2007 23:14:56 GMT -6
Victory Formation- game is won...
Nah, really it's Power O or COunter GT- Gap blocking, greta against all fronts- $$$$ play.
Can you tell I've bbbeen drinking?
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 10, 2006 11:42:50 GMT -6
This upcoming fall will be my third year as OC. I am just an extension of my head coach, so I run what we(he) decide as being best fit (not necessarily what I feel is best).
Year 1- Multiple (Broken I, 1 back, 3/4 wide packages ZONE team)- we took it hard on the chin as new coaches and had a horrible year.
Year 2- Had 0 receivers and even worse # of QBs so we adjusted to running Jet/Rocket. Had much better success offensively, and seem to have found our identity yet we struggled to play D and special teams. Sometimes struggled due to lack of passing game- HC was totally against going gun, even in long yd situations.
Year 3- Sticking with Jet/Rocket- will incorporate some gun jets and run game, bubble screens, bunch passing, etc. Hopefully we will find it easier to throw out of the gun.
The Saga continues...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 14, 2006 7:27:01 GMT -6
New OC at Hampton University is a no huddle spread coach. He went from being a head HS coach leading his team to three state championhsip appearances. His name is Chris Beatty. They have a clinic every year and he might be a good one to visit with. I heard Beatty speak- very good guy to talk to. He has been successful at all the schools he has been and really does a great job with teaching passing concepts. Also helps that he had Percy Harvin at WR (Army All-Am Bowl) and another stud at WR. Landstown is a good program from VA Tidewater Area. Last year 2004/05 they won Div 6 States in Football, Basketball, and Tied for Outdoor Track. Wish we had a few of those athletes...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Aug 3, 2007 22:07:52 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]You're fired...[/glow]
haven't heard it yet but I bet it would suck
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 12, 2007 8:53:12 GMT -6
I'm in...TY Huey
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 20, 2007 21:21:52 GMT -6
I wouldn't take the 1st job- 9 G's is a big cut.
Keep your current teaching job and hopefully you get the job you want. If not, you've got options with the other school. That 3rd job might not be a bad gig...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Jun 10, 2007 19:06:36 GMT -6
The language of our "hip-hop culture" (most over-used phrase this year) is not a major issue with me. I think as educators we should allow these kids to embrace their creativity, but teach them that the language of the streets is not the same language of the board/classroom.
The over-emphasis on material things (bling/rims/shoes) is a product of the culture of poverty.
Dr. Ruby Payne describes in her book "Understanding the Framework of Poverty" how these values that our students embrace today are directly related to socio-economic class. She states that there are generally five reasons for poverty:
1. Educational attainment of adult 2. The structure of the family 3. Immigration 4. Language issues 5. Addiction issues of adults
She claims that society has these "hidden rules" that dictate behavior. Some hidden rules are:
Food – Quantity vs. quality Wealthy – The presentation of the food, making it aesthetically appealing, is what is important Middle Class – The quality of the food is what is important Generational Poverty – It is about quantity; having enough is what matters
Fighting – How conflicts are resolved Wealthy – Done through social exclusion and lawyers Middle Class – Done verbally; issues are discussed Generational Poverty – Done physically with fists and bodies
The World – How individuals see themselves in the world Wealthy – Part of the international / global world Middle Class – National; staying within the continent Generational Poverty – Local; rarely leaving the state or even the county
Time – How it is viewed and perceived Wealthy – Traditions and past history are what is important Middle Class – The future is what matters; planning and preparing Generational Poverty – It is about the present – living in the moment and meeting immediate needs
Destiny – Fate vs. choices Wealthy – “Noblesse oblige”; the wealthy are bound by obligations that determine their destiny Middle Class – Believe in choices; can change the future with well-made decisions Generational Poverty – Believe in fate; not much can be done to mitigate chance
Possessions – What is important to own Wealthy – One-of-a-kind objects, legacies, and pedigrees Middle Class – Material items (cars, electronic gadgets, clothes, etc.) Generational Poverty – People and relationships
Love and Acceptance – What determines love and acceptance Wealthy – Whether the individual is connected and has social standing Middle Class –Achievements and success Generational Poverty –Whether the individual is liked
If any of you guys teach in an urban area or are interested in this topic, check out some of Dr. Payne's stuff.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 21, 2007 9:28:07 GMT -6
Congrats knighter...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Apr 5, 2007 12:02:51 GMT -6
This is a general answer, but get into trips, most stack teams don't want to get out of stack, and almost have to vs. trips. Then we get better numbers to run inside. Overshift= speed option weak...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 23, 2007 6:58:16 GMT -6
Amen brother Prince William County VA (my former coaching grounds) should take a note from the GHSA...that place is officially the worst for this youth league debacle.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Dec 17, 2006 13:39:26 GMT -6
The relationships are the most important aspect of coaching- despite the wins/losses. I was Asst Head Coach Football, Asst Track Indoor, and Asst Track Outdoor as well as S&C Coordinator for all sports. I was a coaching junkie and loved it- I like the stipends but I'd do it for free anyway...
As you can imagine that only lasted 1 year (with pressure from the wife), now I am still Asst Head Coach Football and strictly S&C Coordinator in the off-season, and it works out well. I set up a weight room schedule for all teams, with in-season programs getting priority times. It was hectic at first but it's all good now. Our wrestling program is pretty good and practice starts later in the day (4:00-6:00), so now I find myself up there working out and wrestling with the fellas 2-3 times a week after I'm done in the weight room.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Dec 20, 2007 11:23:25 GMT -6
Brophy- you're a mess
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 27, 2008 11:29:46 GMT -6
4.5 is good speed! He needs to hit it at a combine though- hand-timed won't cut it.
I have no doubt that he can play at a smaller level college- these coaches get paid to scour the earth for talent. If he's a player, then he'll be found...
Sounds like he has some stuff going with soccer though- that's great!
The good lower level teams out there do their homework- they find kids that can play. He will definitely get approached this coming year, probably by a few D1 schools willing to take a look.
Good luck coach! I wish you and Johnny the best
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 27, 2008 10:33:40 GMT -6
How big is Noel Devine? I thought I saw him playing in a bowl game last month Yeah- he's small, but he's freaky fast man! Just like Darren Sproles from KState and the Chargers
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 27, 2008 10:32:04 GMT -6
Coach Buchanan
How fast is this guy? If he's freaky fast then as warrior says "pimp" his speed. Seriously, do you have some #'s on him? Does he run track?
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 26, 2008 8:18:33 GMT -6
D2 or D3 is what I would figure. Size, IMO, is an overrated factor of football players... Damn skippy- but our jobs are not on the line when it comes to recruiting, so I do understand why coaches overlook them. That's the business side of college football. Are you near Tampa? I lived in Clearwater when I was working with MLB...
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 25, 2008 19:08:36 GMT -6
Coach Buchanan
Video looks great- you're lucky to have a kid like that...
He sure can do it all- love the way he get's upfield in a hurry on those returns!
looks like a helluva good player to me- has great ball skills!
Definitely look D3- I played at an upper tier D3 school and we had about 3 of these guys just at RB...short, shifty, tough backs- they all played and had great careers
If he loves football for what it is (a game not a meal ticket) and he sure looks like he does, D3 is where it's at- he will play at most of these schools, he may even get some burn early in his career in the right situation.
Hate to say it but these guys are a dime a dozen in recruiter's eyes- anything 5'8 and under, 175 and under has to be BLAZING fast- I mean standout speed (a la Darren Sproles [SD Chargers and Kansas State]) to get a look from the coaches-
Unless he hits a major growth spurt I wouldn't waste time and money at Jucos and Prep Schools either...I would nip any talk of these in the bud early...
Good luck coach!
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 5, 2007 10:18:05 GMT -6
This is why I love football- every clinic I go to, every coach I pick brains with brings me down a notch and reminds me that I'm no expert- just a student of the game. It is forever changing and evolving, and we are not really inventing new stuff, just adapting what has already been developed.
Keep asking questions, paying attention to what people have to say. I always learn something- maybe it will be something as simple as verbage or an easier way to teach something to a kid, but I love to hear what other coaches have to say.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 12, 2007 11:06:54 GMT -6
A good friend of mine is a WR coach in SEC. He swears by always doing hand drills while moving- never any stationary catching drills.
I believe that kids have to practice the fundamentals you teach them on their own at some point to become great receivers. You could do ball drills all day (I have before) and they still will not develop the hands you want them to have- they must run routes and catch balls live (on air or thud).
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Feb 6, 2007 11:06:01 GMT -6
We were on both ends this year- opened the season with a 13-9 win over #3 team in the state, snapping a 6 year home win streak. Great effort by both teams, they just made a few more mistakes than we did.
We lost to a team that had never beaten us 21-10. They came to play and we didn't. Had no answers to what they did. They smacked us in the mouth and our kids just took it. It was a bad night.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Nov 26, 2007 13:38:20 GMT -6
I agree with this philosophy--have the kids learn 8 or 10 or so basic formations, and then use tags to modify those formations into whatever else you want. I have about 8 basic formations, and then a dozen or so modifiers. can you guys explain a little more what you mean by modifiers....are you basically just talking about moving around the formation on the field? Modifiers will take a base formation and vary it. For example: I RT and I Rt "Open" (TE splits the difference between tackle and Flanker)..."OPEN" is the modifier CAUTION- You can modify your stuff so much that it will confuse you and the kids... My general rule is: 1) If the formation is used a lot (more than once/twice a game) and 2) It has more than three modifiers then it needs it's own name Instead of saying Deuce Rt Open Slot, we changed it to Vegas Rt I Rt Tight Wing became King Rt
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Nov 26, 2007 10:30:42 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]More successful seasons:[/glow] A few plays (outside zone, inside zone, counter, Playaction) Maybe 8-10 formations throughout a game
I personally like to adjust only 1-2 players (H and Z) in most formations. If you have the ability using personnel packages with set rules help to vary the formations without having to tag it- Example When bringing in 11 personnel, my W receiver's base alignment rule is to split difference- minimum of 3 yards from nearest down lineman...
Formation: Deuce Personnel: 21
---X----------------O-O-O-O-O-Y---------------------- -------------------H------Q--------------------Z--------- ---------------------------A------------------------------
Formation: Deuce Personnel: 11 (3rd WR in)
---X----------------O-O-O-O-O-Y---------------------- ------------H-------------Q--------------------Z--------- ---------------------------A------------------------------
Another example would be:
Formation: Trey Personnel: 21
---X----------------O-O-O-O-O-Y---------------------- --------------------------Q---------H----------Z--------- ---------------------------A------------------------------
Formation: Trey Personnel: 11 (3rd WR in)
---X----------------O-O-O-O-O-Y---------------------- --------------------------Q--------------H--------Z------ ---------------------------A------------------------------
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Jul 16, 2007 9:38:45 GMT -6
HOLY SCHNIKEES
How the heck did we get from this simple post to all this defensive and contradicting hub-bub?
Major differences level to level come in the pass game. With that said, as the level of play increases, so does the production of the pass game. Hence defenses must change their structure (coverage) to compensate and the 10-in-the-box-blitz-or-die "gambling" defaults to a more sound philosophy as to not get beat by hot reads/mismatches regularly.
Same goes for offenses.
"Soundness" is relative- if a team can't beat you with the pass, then stuff the box and blitz the heck out of them. If it works, keep doing it!
And the other variable is that the higher up you go, the more likely your livelihood depends on coaching. A high school coach can afford to run something unorthodox and fail, because they might fire you as a coach but you still keep your $50K a yr teaching job. Most youth coaches are lucky to get paid at all, so you can run whatever you want- who'll tell you otherwise!
A college coach can't afford to gamble with their lives like this because if the boosters/AD deem you unsuccessful, regardless of lack of talent, they'll point to the fact that your "double tight power I" or "blitz-crazy" defense is unsound or too old fashioned and FIRE YOU. Then you are likely black-balled for running crazy $hit...
Anyway, much respect to those coaches that keep it real and run the double wing/singlewing/wing-t/2TE power I year after year. I love it and you guys have some brass balls.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on May 1, 2006 16:20:47 GMT -6
make sure however you handle it that he AND THE OTHER 3 PLAYERS know that it was you who is calling the shots.Great point, Irish! We have now, have had, and always will have guys who do not like each other, but if they can not work together, be comrades and help and support each other, they will not be a team. Intervene with whatever method (team building, leadership training, club someone over the head) to produce the unification needed. Whether it works or not, the team will benefit- because they will either all grow up and be stronger- or all be gone. No one is irreplaceable. Definitley. Booting the kid is not the right approach- his actions are probably signs of frustration- if he is an over-achiever, then others not performing or keeping up with him can frustrate him. I would tell the troublemaker my expectations and make it a point that his actions hurt the team. You may want to take this kid under your wing and teach him how true leadership is conveyed. If you tell the troublemaker to straighten up and he does not, then he needs to go. On the other hand, have a meeting with the 3 kids and there parents and ask them if they really are going to let someone else dictate what goes on. Everyone is not going to act like an angel (they're fooling themselves if they think this) and they shouldn't let this guy get to them. We all work with A$$holes at one point in our lives, and we can't just stop showing up to work because of them! Bottome line- if they love football, they will stay- that's the way I look at it. If they can't nut up and deal with "family issues" like this then leave. Good luck coach.
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Post by CoachMikeJudy on Mar 8, 2007 15:37:46 GMT -6
Thats a logical response for sure. Yknow, heres a couple of thoughts...stuff that sometimes irks me I guess....as a ms coach or frosh coach I seem to be able to get kids to play...I mean, in a year or two taking over a program that had low numbers, I can usually double or even triple a roster...it irks me that some coaches wont actively promote the sport and sell the sport to the kids and sell their program...all of the benefits of playing the game...and not just to great athletes but to all of them. never know whos buddies with whom. There are so many guys that use "low numbers" "no interest" "kids not buying in" etc as excuses...kids love the game. I think more guys need to put more emphasis on the youngsters coming up. ABsolutely! I think the key to a program surviving is having great lower level coaches who want to do their job...You definitely need to "love up" the middle schoolers/youth league kids and let your face/name be seen in the community.
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