Installing Today’s Hybrid Pistol Offense Run & Pass from Top to Bottom
This manual provides you with the full offensive line, receiver, and quarterback mechanics for installing each offensive play presented. Coach Campbell has left no stone unturned for implementing today’s Pistol Offense into your program.
I interviewed with the AD at a small inner city charter school last week, he said he really liked my program ideas and now wants me to meet with the principal.
I was just curious if anyone is in a similar situation and has some ideas to increase interest, while strengthening the program.
One that I thought of was a Leadership Council. This would be made up of 1 player from each class and we would meet every other week. We would begin by discussing what it is to be a leader, talk about some great leaders and what qualities made them great. I would supply food and a shirt or something like that. The main purpose would be to increase the leadership of our program, but also encourage others to strive to be on the council and work hard to get there. Players would be chosen based on GPA, attendance at school / weights and overall character.
I would love to hear your thoughts and other ideas.
Post by Coach Campbell on Aug 2, 2018 22:09:47 GMT
Jacob Cullen
In Ohio, season begins August 1st. In-Season programs will run from August through October (hopefully into November). During the in-season program a lot of the offseason activities will be lightened but will not go away entirely, such as the leadership council that will have been established during the previous off-season. During the in-season period we will still lift 3 days a week in order to continue to get stronger, however we will not be looking for as heavy of gains during the in-season time period.
November is our dead period. There must be 30 days of no contact with players following the end of the season. If we make the playoffs, this dead period would extend into December as well. As soon as the dead period ends in December the off season strength and conditioning program will begin. During this time from December through March we will be looking for growth. The coaching staff will meet each month (several coaches are involved in other sports) to go over strength and conditioning goals, etc.
Once March hits, our leadership council for the following season will be established as well as character and leadership development program for rising seniors and will continue through the spring. Spring tends to be the season that pulls most football players to their other sports such as track, baseball, or lacrosse. During this time, we will continue our character and leadership development throughout the school day however strength and conditioning will go to more of an open format. Unfortunately in Ohio we do not have spring football allowed. We will also search for any coaching necessities as by this point other staff members may have moved up to other positions elsewhere, etc.
The summer program will begin in June and go until August 1st. During the summer there are allowed to be 10 “coaching days” We will start immediately with a mini-camp right after school gets out. This will last 3 days. 7 on 7 scrimmages throughout the summer count as part of the 10 days. We will utilize two 7 on 7 scrimmages in July preceded by 2 more camp days to review installation from the first mini camp in June. The final 4 “coaching days” will be conducted the final week of July with the goal being to have at least introduced all of our concepts prior to season beginning August 1.
Post by Coach Campbell on Aug 2, 2018 22:14:12 GMT
Steve Snider
I will start with the end of a season. Regular season end in October and playoffs will run into late November, no matter when we finish that is when our off-season program begins. From end of season through Christmas break we will have two weight room sessions available to the students on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as well as one session available on Tuesday, and Thursday. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday the weight room is open an hour and a half before and after school. On Tuesdays and Thursdays it is open an hour and a half before school only. In sport athletes (basketball players or wrestlers) are expected to get two lifts in per week while our athletes not currently in sport are expected two get three lifts in per week. We try our best as a staff to accommodate our athletes so they all have ample time to complete our workouts.
When we return from winter break we will resume the same weight room schedule. We will also now add in our leadership academy that will run every Wednesday and Friday afternoon following our weight lifting session (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are usually game days for basketball and baseball so we wanted to try and avoid as much as possible). This will remain in place until the school year is over. The state of Illinois does not allow any spring ball or contact time for practice while other sports are in season so we will not meet as a team for any kind of football instruction until summer.
When school lets out for summer break we will begin our summer workout schedule. The weight room will still be offered on the same days but we move the morning session back a little farther. After Monday and Wednesday weight room sessions we hold a brief half hour of conditioning. On Friday evenings after our weight room session we will hold a two hour walk-through period. This is designed to help our players get back into the groove of football season. We only wear helmets during these sessions and are very laid back. The focus is to teach during these segments and not burn our athletes out. Yes, we will do some pass skelly and things like that but overall we want to teach during these segments. We usually try to participate in 2-4 7 on 7 tournaments or exhibitions throughout the months of June and July.
The last full week in July is always our camp week. We will bring our athletes in and try to get them in our practice schedule routine so they are ready for the coming season. Our Camp will run Monday-Thursday and runs from 5:00-8:00pm. On Friday of that week we take all of the athletes that attended camp on a trip. We have in the past taken them to laser tag, water parks, and amusement parks. This is a great way to wind down summer and get ready for the season.
The week following camp is Illinois no touch week where we can have no contact with our players in regards to the sport that we coach. We still have our weight room open during this time. Then our season will begin. During our season we will lift right before practice begins. Our athletes will lift lightly four days a week (Monday-Thursday). We run our practices right after the weight room session usually running from 4:00-6:30. This schedule will remain the same throughout the entirety of the season. The only change will come during game weeks. On Saturdays after games we will have the school open to all of our athletes (optional) to come in and ice and stretch out, the schools athletic trainer will all be there during this period. Sunday evenings following games we will briefly meet as a team to recap the previous game as well as briefly touch on our next opponent and hand out our scouting reports.
Throughout the off-season expectations for the head coach would be to attend every possible session of workouts. There are things that come up but the head coach especially must show how vested in the program he is if he wants his athletes to be the same way. Any assistant coach that works in the school district would be expected to be available to supervise weight room when needed and also attend every session of the leadership academy. Assistant coaches that do not work in the district would be expected to make an appearance for a weight room session or a leadership session at least once per week. I understand that it may be difficult for all to do but it is important to stay connected with the student-athletes and show that you care enough to be a part of their training.
During the season all coaches are expected to be at every team function unless approved by the head coach. It is important to develop a rapport with our athletes and the best way to do that is be at every practice, meeting, etc. We also expect our athletes to attend everything so why should our coaches not lead by example.
Post by Coach Campbell on Sept 30, 2023 22:56:50 GMT
Running a High School Football Program: An Organizational Plan
Running a successful high school football program is a year round proposition. The planning and preparation required not only during the season, but during the off-season as well can be overwhelming if you do not have a specific, detailed, structured plan. As the head coach, you are ultimately responsible for everything related to your program. This includes, but is not limited to, assistant coaches (performance and behavior), players (performance and behavior), schematic philosophy, practice plans, game plans, team meetings, off-season workouts, booster clubs, and so much more. The plan outlined in these pages will serve as a guide to help any head football coach structure their program in a year round fashion to help maximize its effectiveness and efficiency.
Mission and Role of Parents
To start, it is important that you identify the mission of your program. What do you want your program to stand for? What do you want your players to gain from having played in your program? What are your priorities in coaching? How do you develop relationships? The answer to these questions will help shape your mission statement and ultimately guide you in your coaching and the foundation on which you build your program. As Joe Ehrmann alluded to in his book InSide Out Coaching, coaches should have a clear vision for the impact they want to have on their players (Ehrmann, 2011). Things to consider when forming your mission statement; players’ classroom performance, community involvement, the teaching of life lessons, and of course, on field performance. These items and others will shape the direction and structure of your year round organizational plan.
Detailing the expectations for all coaches will be an important part of your plan, and one that piggybacks the mission of your program. In large part, it will be the head coach and his assistants that will be responsible for carrying out the mission. Their leadership and role modeling of the behaviors and expectations will provide the guidance for others associated with the program (i.e., players and parents) to follow suit. “Young people, you’ll find, are ore influenced by what you do that what you say” (Martens, 2012, p. 101). Thus, providing clear, concise, and specific expectations for the coaching staff is necessary.
Another area to consider in your plan is the role and expectations of a booster club and parents of your players. The involvement of parents is necessary to running a successful fundraising campaign, but their involvement also plays a role in carrying out the mission of the program. Providing specific guidelines for booster clubs, and verbalizing (and putting in writing) appropriate parental behaviors in a positive fashion can establish proper boundaries and make for mutual respect.
Player and Program Development
Paramount to the fulfilling of the mission of a program is establishing and developing a Character and Leadership Academy to promote positive behaviors and foster leadership skills in your players. Splitting this program into multiple phases with varying focal points for different times of the year is the most effective way to achieve its desired goal. Topics such as decision making, goal setting, proper training habits, substance abuse, hazing/bullying, community service and leadership qualities should all be a part of this program and should include involvement from all players and coaches.
Another major component to your organizational plan will be your schematic philosophies on offense, defense and special teams. Identifying what you want to accomplish in all three phases of the game and what your base offense and defense will be, as well as how you will implement kicking game strategies does not lock you into one specific scheme, but provides you a foundation to build from and make adjustments to when necessary. This philosophy and your base systems will guide your terminology and installation and align your program from top to bottom.
Additionally, establishing a weekly in-season plan for your program provides structure and creates routine for players. Creating routines will “let athletes know what to do in certain situations and can help build team spirit. Routines reduce the time you spend instructing and supervising your athletes” (Martens, 2012, p. 137). Your organizational plan should include an outline that details team meetings, film study, strength training, general practice plans, pre-game itinerary, coaches’ responsibilities and other organized team activities. Make changes as needed, but having a template for what the week will look like provides stability for your program.
Off-Season Structure
As important as the commitment and preparation you put in during the season, it is of equal importance you have an off-season plan for the improvement of all areas of your program. Excellent coaches provide their teams with direction by having a vision of what they can become and providing them a plan to make this vision come to life (Martens, 2012). This takes place in the off-season and your organizational plan should include programs you will implement for players and coaches for their growth and development. These plans should include, but are not limited to exit meetings with players and coaches, off-season strength and conditioning programs, the continuation of the leadership academy, summer camps, 7-on-7 leagues or tournaments, and any team events that take place. Lay out any timelines in detail, have a prepared plan for any team event to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity. Again, attention to detail and structure will be beneficial for your players.