Post by Oneback on Aug 29, 2020 18:24:02 GMT
We have a very detailed & organized "QB School" (classroom) for our QB's. We did it online during the "quarantine'. The QB's manual for 2020 is hot off the press!
billmountjoy@yahoo.com
Here are some "general" notes:
Begin over again prior to each season. Never ASSUME they "know anything" (even the vets).
THOUGHTS: Some coaches mistakenly believe that they can improve a QB strictly in a classroom environment. They are erroneously convinced that if a QB is shown enough video and talked through enough situations, he can be prepared for everything that might happen during the game.
In reality, classroom meetings between the QB and appropriate members of the coaching staff tend to have two primary objectives - to clarify communication and exchange information.
It is very important that the QB and those coaches with whom he must interact clarify how they will communicate with each other during the game. Given the stress and pressure that can occur during the game, they must be able to communicate with each other in a meaningful - yet succinct - way. As a result, they will be better prepared to provide each other with information they need to base their decisions on in the "heat of battle".
Classroom meetings also provide a useful forum for informing the QB what is expected of him. For example, it is critical that when the developmental process is moved from the classroom to the practice field, the QB must have a clear and definitive idea of what each drill and instructional period represents and what the coaching staff is looking for in each teaching segment.
As the head coach, it is important that you carefully consider what learning points you want to make to the QB in a classroom situation. You should not attempt to cover all aspects of his play.
If you try to emphasize everything, you have - in essence - emphasized "nothing". Accordingly, every point you share (review) with the QB should have a specific purpose (e.g., to reduce the uncertainty he faces in any given situation).
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Among the things we cover in our "QB SCHOOL" (from our QB's booklet):
QUARTERBACK: It's not only the most important position in football, but it's the most important in all of sports. If you have one, you're set. If you don't, well, good luck winning anything. There's a reason the Patriots have six Super Bowls, and it's largely because of Tom Brady.
INTRODUCTION: CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT QUARTERBACK:
1. MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY TOUGH
2. INTELLIGENCE (GREAT DECISION MAKER)
3. COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE
4. LEADERSHIP (ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS)
5. THE "IT" FACTOR
6. MOBILITY
7. ABILITY TO MAKE PLAYS (TURNS LEMONS INTO LEMONADE)
8. ARM STRENGTH (enough)
9. WINNER
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Some thoughts on what to teach the QB in the classroom (we have organized lesson plans for this):
1. Our Offensive Philosophy:
2. Training the QB:
----a. Types of defenses (fronts & coverages)
----b. Naming defenders
----c. Defining field zones
----d. Reading defenses ("MOF Square"; "Best Located Safety"; etc.)
----e. Formations and how they affect defenses
----f. Understanding how fronts and coverages are coordinated
----g. How to understand where to run the football
----h. How to understand where to throw the football
ETC.
billmountjoy@yahoo.com
Here are some "general" notes:
Begin over again prior to each season. Never ASSUME they "know anything" (even the vets).
THOUGHTS: Some coaches mistakenly believe that they can improve a QB strictly in a classroom environment. They are erroneously convinced that if a QB is shown enough video and talked through enough situations, he can be prepared for everything that might happen during the game.
In reality, classroom meetings between the QB and appropriate members of the coaching staff tend to have two primary objectives - to clarify communication and exchange information.
It is very important that the QB and those coaches with whom he must interact clarify how they will communicate with each other during the game. Given the stress and pressure that can occur during the game, they must be able to communicate with each other in a meaningful - yet succinct - way. As a result, they will be better prepared to provide each other with information they need to base their decisions on in the "heat of battle".
Classroom meetings also provide a useful forum for informing the QB what is expected of him. For example, it is critical that when the developmental process is moved from the classroom to the practice field, the QB must have a clear and definitive idea of what each drill and instructional period represents and what the coaching staff is looking for in each teaching segment.
As the head coach, it is important that you carefully consider what learning points you want to make to the QB in a classroom situation. You should not attempt to cover all aspects of his play.
If you try to emphasize everything, you have - in essence - emphasized "nothing". Accordingly, every point you share (review) with the QB should have a specific purpose (e.g., to reduce the uncertainty he faces in any given situation).
******************************************************
Among the things we cover in our "QB SCHOOL" (from our QB's booklet):
QUARTERBACK: It's not only the most important position in football, but it's the most important in all of sports. If you have one, you're set. If you don't, well, good luck winning anything. There's a reason the Patriots have six Super Bowls, and it's largely because of Tom Brady.
INTRODUCTION: CHARACTERISTICS OF A GREAT QUARTERBACK:
1. MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY TOUGH
2. INTELLIGENCE (GREAT DECISION MAKER)
3. COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE
4. LEADERSHIP (ACTION SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS)
5. THE "IT" FACTOR
6. MOBILITY
7. ABILITY TO MAKE PLAYS (TURNS LEMONS INTO LEMONADE)
8. ARM STRENGTH (enough)
9. WINNER
**************************************************************
Some thoughts on what to teach the QB in the classroom (we have organized lesson plans for this):
1. Our Offensive Philosophy:
2. Training the QB:
----a. Types of defenses (fronts & coverages)
----b. Naming defenders
----c. Defining field zones
----d. Reading defenses ("MOF Square"; "Best Located Safety"; etc.)
----e. Formations and how they affect defenses
----f. Understanding how fronts and coverages are coordinated
----g. How to understand where to run the football
----h. How to understand where to throw the football
ETC.