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justafan
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STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 13, 2008 22:56:36 GMT

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Post by justafan on Jul 13, 2008 22:56:36 GMT

Hi Coach

As the title claims I decided to try my hand at scouting and erase the chalkboard and put away the chalk.
I do understand that the art of football scouting is much more indepth as in years past. Is there some kind of path that you could recommend. Thinking about an on-line coarse of somekind. Fund's are somewhat limited but I am hopeful that I can get into a local area high school that can in time help with the cost. I'm also hopeful that this comes thru, fore I'm not asking for pay, just to be reinburst for gas, program,and my downfall that hot dog with muster, realish and onions, for a quality report.

Just one quick question ---- How much stock do you yourself have for a good scouting report... So far around here they seem not to care so much... thing is it shows...

Thanks in advance

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STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 14, 2008 11:39:19 GMT

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Post by OldBlu on Jul 14, 2008 11:39:19 GMT

justafan:

Scouting is VERY IMPORTANT to us; everything we do is based on the scouting report. We are lucky in that we are allowed to video-tape games we are scouting. This has eliminated a bunch of problems that staffs have when they send someone to scout. We use the tape to verify all the stuff one can not always get at a game (no matter how high the scout sits) such as defensive alignments, pass patterns and blocking schemes.
I have often thought about starting a scouting service once I, too, "put down the chalk." I also wonder how much of a demand there would be for a scouting service.

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STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 14, 2008 14:04:14 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Jul 14, 2008 14:04:14 GMT

JUSTAFAN,

The best tool , to me, has always been an accurate scouting report!!! In order to get one, you must have a KNOWLEDGABLE scout who really knows his stuff. An ex-coach is by far the best scout in my book. He knows exactly what you need from him and has the ability to articulate that informatiopn both with written and oral skills. You can have good video, which certainly is a big help, but a good live scouting report is the way to go.

On the high school level, we always, as a staff, did our own scouting as much as was possible. When the season started, I paid an ex-coach 100.00 out of my pocket, bought his gas, and a hot meal to scout the next week's opponent for us. HE WAS ALWAYS MORE THAN WORTH THE MONEY!!! PLUS, HE FURNISHED HIS OWN VIDEO CAMERA.

SORRY FOR THE DELAYED RESPONSE AS I WAS UNABLE TO GET ON THE FORUM AFTER NEW CHANGES HAD BEEN MADE IN THE FORMAT. IT IS ALL STRAIGHT NOW.

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

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justafan
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STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 15, 2008 0:15:09 GMT

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Post by justafan on Jul 15, 2008 0:15:09 GMT

Thanks to both of you... no sorry needed coach for the delay just a big thanks for being here for us all...

Well what a differance a day makes. I bumped into the HC of are local HS yesterday... I mentioned to him about my interest with scouting... Within this conversation to my surprise he asked if I would coach his freshmen football team... WOULD I !!!! I felt like droping down too my knees to give thanks to are Lord Almighty on the spot... I drew back and answered sure but I kept the pressure on about the scouting aspect... Score two points for the new Algoma Wolves Freshman Football Coach and The Head Scout...
The school is just a half block from my house. I for the last 33 years, have only dealt with youth sport's ..
It has always been something that I wanted to do ... Well it's back to the chalkboard... BEST

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STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 15, 2008 8:04:04 GMT

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Post by TIGER ONE on Jul 15, 2008 8:04:04 GMT

Just a fan no longer!!! ood for you as I know it made you happy to coach again!!! Best of luck and keep us informed of your progress with the team as you go along. What offense and defense will you be running? Remember to make those deciisons on the ABILITY OF YOUR PLAYERS. Best of luck.

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

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justafan
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STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 15, 2008 12:53:20 GMT

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Post by justafan on Jul 15, 2008 12:53:20 GMT

Thanks Coach, and I will ... I'm not sure if I'm correct but I believe they run out of the Pro I ... He talked about putting in some-kind of gun ... Defense he mentioned and 3-5 which took me back because they were known for their 4/4 stack ... I havn't had alot of time seeing them play as my direction was taken to another area for the last 3 years... Thank you so kindly but I assure you that this isn't a good bye but more like a call for HELP !!! Really Coach thanks for being here for us guys... BEST

Need to know what would be a good reference as to being able to pick up differant defenses that teams employ ... More or less a book of defenses in a diagram format...

TIGER ONE Senior Member Posts: 6,423	STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 15, 2008 16:44:52 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by TIGER ONE on Jul 15, 2008 16:44:52 GMT I have no special book to recommend, coach, but there are plenty on the market. Amazon always carries a lot of defensive stuff, and coach Campbell has written several books on various defenses that are very good! Coach Easton
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justafan Junior Member Posts: 11	STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 16, 2008 5:33:49 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by justafan on Jul 16, 2008 5:33:49 GMT Thanks Coach, I'll be checking into them...

Mervin Senior Member Posts: 259	STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 17, 2008 13:02:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mervin on Jul 17, 2008 13:02:51 GMT Coach you have two great resources available through this internet site in Oneback and Tiger One, I'm glad that you have the desire again. Good luck and these men can really be of help to you.
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justafan Junior Member Posts: 11	STARTING UP AGAIN Jul 18, 2008 6:10:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by justafan on Jul 18, 2008 6:10:18 GMT Very True Mervin Thanks... AFTER BOUNCING AROUND FROM ONE SITE TO THE NEXT, I HAVE CAME TO REALIZE SUCH... THIS IS WHY I'M HERE ... HAPPY METTING YOU, THANKS FOR THE POST ... BEST

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