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Stephon Healey
The following are a list of the expectations that I require from my assistant coaches:

Invest in developing young people. The primary goal of our football program is to develop young people. Football provides some great tools in teaching young people the skills necessary for life.
Hard working. There must be a willingness to work hard and get the job done. Football operations are multi-faceted. There are a myriad of tasks that need to be taken care of. Some of those jobs are routine, meetings, practice plans, practice and recruiting to name a few. There are also jobs that are away from the norm. Airport pick ups, academic concerns, disciplinary issues and general emergencies are a few of the random issues that emerge randomly and out of the daily routine.

Pull in the right direction. Good leadership is followed by a great supporting cast. A fundamental key to a successful organization are the assistants that pull in the same direction as the leadership. When coaches leave a meeting they should be on the same page as their superior and preach the philosophy as if it were their own. Loyalty. This is closely related to pulling in the right direction. Being loyal is providing unconditional support regardless of the circumstances.

Rapport. Coaches should be able to establish a strong rapport with with their peers, student-athletes and parents. Being able to connect and communicate with people regardless of race, ethnicity or background is an essential quality.

Knowledge. Assistant coaches must possess the relevant amount of knowledge to be able to teach and coach the necessary skills. This knowledge will change depending on the level of the position. A running back coach might not need the depth of understanding that a pass game coordinator would have.
Presentation. Coaches need to present themselves well at all times. This includes office space and attire.
Teachers. Coaches should have a passion for teaching. They should also be competent teachers being able to present information well.

Conscientious. Any employee within the program should intrinsically care about the student-athletes, the health of the program, the development of football (the right way) and doing the "Right Thing."
Integrity. We want to hire good people. The one common rule that permeates all aspects of the organization is, "Do the right thing." Regardless of the situation, coaches should be trusted to always make decisions that are based off of this rule.

Loyalty as previously mentioned is unconditional support of ones superior and the organization. This support is subsequently applied to the program, the school and the student-athletes. Loyalty, when implemented properly can lead to trust. In an ideal situation that trust becomes mutual. Assistant coaches are often left to work independently, therefore the trust becomes an essential component. This loyalty oath can only be proved by ones actions over a period of time. It is difficult to falsify.
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ATTITUDES: Attitudes are the most important thing. Attitude not aptitude will determine our altitude. How far we go as a team starts with our attitude. You are expected to get totally involved, totally committed or totally out.

EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES:
A. You are expected to know the fundamentals, goals, disciplines, and philosophies of our entire football program.
B. You are expected to support these with your enthusiasm and your active participation.
C. You are expected to share the responsibility of scouting, recruiting, discipline, counseling, supervising, public relations and helping to build a winning attitude.
D. You are expected to spend time learning the techniques and become aware of the concept of our special teams, defense and offense.
E. You are expected to attend all staff meetings and practice sessions.
F. Keep family matters in the family.

COMMUNICATION: I want your input as a coach. I want your suggestions on practice schedules, personnel and our players and team. Be open and honest with players and staff. If you have a complaint, have a suggestion for a solution.


PLAYER RELATIONSHIPS: We will always maintain an open door policy with the players. To serve as a member of the Sultan football staff, a coach must have a genuine interest in the team and each individual on it.
Our players come first - always be honest.
Don’t complain about your players. Play with what we have. (you are either coaching it or allowing it to happen.)
Be constructive not destructive, tell players why they messed up.
Recognize improvement, make every kid feel important and needed on our football team. Make your position important.
NEVER DEGRADE OR CHALLENGE A KID. Treat players with respect and expect and demand great effort.

TEAM DISCIPLINE: Do not tolerate any player to player degrading or negativity. When you discipline a player do it in a constructive manner not dehumanizing. Be fair!!

PRACTICE ATMOSHERE: We want our players to know that we go to the practice field to work. We are there to become better football players. Try to make kids learn while having fun. We will practice at a fast pace and with a purpose.

** Coaches set the ATTITUDE for practice!!
Get involved from the start – during warm-ups!!
Every single coach on our staff needs to be setting the tone – not just a couple!!

DRILL WORK: Be a good teacher.
Stress fundamentals.
All drills must have a purpose.
Drill for every thing we do.
Drills should simulate game conditions.
Keep lots of players involved.
Be enthusiastic about your drills. (run to drills)
Always explain the WHY of your drills.
Always have a finishing point to your drills and emphasize it.
Have drills set up and ready.

BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL:
Understand the message you convey to the athletes.
Discourage Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco use.
No Tobacco!
Control emotional outbursts.
Be there for the kids.
Watch the profanity.

POINTS TO REMEMBER WHEN COACHING:
Always reward effort.
Never overlook a fundamental error.
Sarcasm can be disastrous.
Find out why players are not performing well.
Ability is important but dependability is critical.

COACHING TIPS:
Work on language.
Build each other up as coaches.
Be yourself.
Always be prepared to perform your task.
Try to get in the locker room after practice to talk to players.
Coach all the time – not sometimes.
Punctuality – we will begin and end on time.
If you need help with a task let others know.
Wear proper attire when on the field.

COACH HARD
COACH SMART
HAVE FUN

COACHING CHECKLIST

Always be positive!
Always be firm, but quick to praise. Let them know when they have done something correct.
Always be organized in your meetings.
Always be precise with assignments and techniques.
Always coach on the run and correct or praise on every play.
Always coach the little things. Stance, alignment, landmarks, footwork, etc.
Never let a player get away with saying something negative.
Always be thorough in grading film. Tell them what they did right and wrong.
Always tell the truth.
Always be enthused about coaching the kicking game.
Instill pride in your players ability to play goal-line and short-yardage situations, offensively and defensively.
Motivate your position to practice and play with pain, but never question injury.
Don’t ever say we can’t win or that we lost because of injuries.
Always have your players pulling for one another on offense, defense, and special teams.
Work with every young man who comes out for football.
Whenever you have “jumped” a player at practice, be sure to talk to him after practice.
Do not accept anything less than perfection.
You can not hype up the players if you cannot hype up yourself.
Strive to make your group the best one on the field.
Never lose your poise or confidence out on the field or anywhere else around the players.

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Loyalty to the program is everything. Coaches have to be all in every year to be able to achieve the desired success. Even one coach that isn't 100% loyal to the program can have a devastating effect on the team. Coaches share thoughts and ideas on a daily basis, and the last thing you want is for an assistant coach to spread a negative vibe. I think that choosing the correct staff to be at the varsity level is the first step to making sure that everyone is loyal. Some coaches just want to be on the varsity staff for the stipend that comes with the job or they think that they should be on the staff because they have been at the school the longest, and honestly that is not how it should work. The perfect coaching staff has to be made up with the coaches that love football the most because even if you don't agree on everything, the passion and love they share for the game will be enough to drive the program in the right direction, and that common goal will be the reason that the coaches will remain loyal to the program.

Assistant coaches are very important to the program, and some of the expectations that I have for them are as followed:

Be on time and respect the 15 minute rule - Coaches are expected to lead by example and if athletes are to be expected to be on time then coaches need to be on time as well. The 15 minute rule is the perfect way to establish this expectation.

Maintain the culture (Dedication, Determination, and Discipline) - Coaches must remain firm throughout the season/year with the athletes. When it comes to keeping the culture, coaches cannot loosen up at all. The athletes and coaches must always follow the ideas of our program until they become a way of life.
Understand your role and embrace it - Coaches are expected to accept and embrace the role that they are given if they want to be a part of the program. They need to understand that the success of the team as a whole is the ultimate goal every year. They must never let their pride get in the way of their job.
Be a motivator by putting the Athlete's and Team's interests before your own - Push your athletes to achieve their own personal goal. Coaches must set expectations for their athletes and work with them until they reach that expectation. No matter how far off they might be from that expectation, coaches must never give up on any athlete. Young athletes are constantly growing both mentally and physically, and most of the time they're just waiting for that "Aha" moment when everything falls into place for them, so coaches must always be motivating.

Be a presence in the life of your athletes - Don't just be a coach on the field. Student athletes have a life outside of football, and it might not always be a good one. Coaches have to make themselves available to their athletes before and after practice just in case they have something to share with them. Most of the time athletes want to talk about the good things in their life but every now and then something might happen to them that they might not know how to handle and might not know who to ask for help, so coaches have to be approachable because at the end of the day a coach usually sees those athletes at both their best and worst, and we must be able to coach them through both situations.
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General Assistant Coaches Expectation
To be the very best classroom teacher that you can be if applicable.
Never to use profanity and never allow our players to.
Never use tobacco or alcohol around school at anytime.
Don’t worry about what your fellow coaches are doing. Just do your job and do it well.
Don’t keep score (No need to focus on what other coaches aren’t doing that’s the head coaches responsibilities).
To be on time for all staff meetings and practices.
To be a positive role model.
To sell and defend the program.
To do everything you can do to develop a winning attitude.
To study and work hard to make yourself a great coach. Educational growth is a must for any coach in order to maintain, sustain and develop new innovative ways of coaching, new teaching techniques, and better ways to improve teaching.
To be professional in attitude, responses, work and personal appearance.
Never involve your spouse or significant other in the coaching situation in a negative manner.
To be sincerely interested in the success of your players and other members of the coaching staff.
Never give up on a player. He can always change and likely will if given the chance by you.
To be positive and never doubt that we will be successful.
To be loyal.
To be creative and have the ability to think on your own and apply gained knowledge of the game.
To be on the same page with each other when taking the practice or game field. Never take your disagreements to practice.
Don’t get complacent as the season goes on. Don’t let the little things slide in the discipline of our players. These will lead to bad habits.
Have a plan for everything. Be organized.
Do not choose favorites. Work with every player on the squad.
Never give up on a player. He can always change and likely will if given the chance by you.
Always be optimistic. The glass is half full.


What Constitutes a Good Coach
Thorough knowledge of all fundamentals techniques employed concerning offense, defense, and kicking game.
Thorough preparation for carrying out his responsibilities at each and every practice session, off-season and in season event and personally assumes the responsibility for preparing any necessary charts and drill situations to accomplish smoothly and efficiently the teaching expected of him on and off the field.
Constantly probing his own thinking in order to assure that he is covering effectively all phases of the game for those players over whom he has direct teaching responsibility. Check lists and related forms are essential to carry this out.
Comes to practice field in a great frame of mind, which indicates he really enjoys coaching. This means an attitude, which reflects cheerfulness, and an attitude of patience toward the correction of mistakes made by his players.
Constantly seeks to improve his own teaching methods and is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the program, with the realization that winning football results when these items are controlled. A coach realizes that to gain that extra amount of excellence, much time and effort is required, but that herein lays the difference between the champion and second best.
Willing to personally assume responsibility for thinking out an assignment, and for creatively attacking problems in all phases of the program. The average coach acts only on a direct assignment, waits for an exact spelling out of the assignment and functions only to the extent that an assignment is literally spelled out. A good coach is intensely loyal, honest, and sincere.


Successful On Field Coaching
When taking the field know where you belong, be waiting for your players. Players should not have to wait on their position coach to take the field, sends the wrong message.
Utilize time before and after practice. As a rule of thumb we use the “15 minute rule” if we arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time then I’m on time; if I arrive 10 minutes early then I’m 5 minutes late; if I arrive 5 minutes early then I’m 10 minutes late; and if I arrive on the scheduled time then my players are waiting for me. The 15-minute rule will discipline your athletes to always be on time.
Have something to say after each effort. Remember, this is coaching and “don’t coach out of frustration.” Don’t coach what you don’t know how to fix.
Stay alert for players with injuries or heat problems. Refer to trainer.
Make sure to be aware of the needs of your athletes that require special needs on the field (Inhalers, Diabetics, etc.)
Strive to make your group the best on the field, take pride in your work.
Do not experiment with drills during practice, have your work thought out, and make sure it fits the scheme.
Never lose your poise or confidence, coach those things that you know how to fix.
Pay strict attention to the scheduled time segments.
Don’t relax during any segment. All segments are very important, or they would not be included.
Breed confidence into your team.
Gain the respect from your players, don’t demand respect; earn it.
Coach your players all year long, “talk football”. Encourage them to “hang around” and work on a position specialty skill and to work in the weight room.
Give each player a chance to succeed and be positive.
Push players to their full maximum efforts.
Make your “Drill Atmosphere” full speed.
Teach at the top position skill level, don’t coach down.
Correct all techniques and assignment and assignment errors “Immediately.”
Maintain positive discipline – control action – stress execution.
Teach high percentage repetitions with low percentage group discussion, develop position skills.
Skills are perfected by “Repetition” – move players fast through drills.
Begin new practice segments as fast as possible – predict effort.
Continuously teach blocking and tackling, proper pursuit and contain.
Stress basic skill techniques.
Instill a practice work ethic – force your players to “Practice Hard.”
Be persistent in demanding that techniques are performed correctly.
Coach at near game like player reaction.
Plan and only use position drills that relate to specific position assignments.
Start new drill as soon as possible.
Always bring practice schedule with you to practice.
When working with other groups (example OL vs. DL) get your group ready quickly – do not wait for the other group – reps most important thing.
Be sure to set your equipment up prior to practice this helps from wasting time.
Recognize fatigue and be ready to adjust your drills.
The most important point to remember is; your coaching image can change the football life of your position players.


Loyalty
Loyalty to the head coach is the single most important criteria for hiring and keeping an assistant coach. A staff must be loyal to the school, administration, squad, head football coach, and fellow coaches. This means you must openly and freely be able to discuss all differences of opinion in regard to theory, ideas, and team policies in staff meetings only. You and your assistant coaches must be willing to listen and change if the staff is going to be successful. You must defend and hold each other up at all times. Never discuss anything but good qualities about the staff outside the program. Because loyalty is a two way street, it should be pointed out that if the head coach is to be loyal to you, then you need to be loyal to him. If you as an assistant don’t like what the head coach believes in then it might be to your best interest as well as the teams to find another coaching position somewhere else. Loyalty is better than any “X’s” and “O’s”.
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Football program has to take in consideration all cleintel involved. Our school has a high academic load and or standard pending on your perspective, so we build in time management to accommodate for this fact. For instance, students are allowed to miss practice for academics, when warranted, and without consequence. There are protocols to ensure credible absence from practice. Prior to practice the student must email the parent, coach and teacher to explain the need to miss practice. This policy would probably not work for most football programs.







In season we concentrate or teach in meeting to front load the after school practice. We will maintenance lift 2 days a week. In addition, during the season we have a training table available to all players, to compensate for the extended school day, during the season. Conditioning is incorporated into the practice schedule so not as an afterthought or end of practice task to endure. For instance during special teams, all players who are not directly involved will have a conditioning segment. Our practice moves in 5 min segments to ensure pace and game like conditioning. Every practice will have an emphasis of offense or defense and segments for one or two special teams. Once a week, the head coach will hold a meeting with select players to take the team’s pulse.







Post season is for coaches and players to decompress and sure up academics. One month of equipment return, schedule changes, and study hall. This is also the time of transition. Seniors and multiple sport athletes are transferred appropriately and lower level players begin merging with returning players. This is a critical time to set pace, procedures, expectations and establishing leadership. After winter break weight training begins 4 days a week and track conditioning 2 days a week.







The end of the winter season and our first semester finals, installation meetings begin twice a week followed by two days of field practice. Spring football after school practice begins 3 to 4 times a week mid March to mid May. Weekly passing leagues will also be scheduled. We do compete in passing tournaments and only pass within a practice and teaching/coaching setting. After school practices end mid May to concentrate on academics and year end finals.







Summer is a 4 day a week program. Lifting post summer school with field practice to follow.



Offense and defensive emphasis will alternate during the week with 2 special teams per day. Dead period begins at the end of summer school, giving our players a real 21 days of summer before fall practice.







Fall practice is a two and half hour practice broken down into 5 minute segments.; 45 minutes of offense 45 minutes of defense and 20 minutes of special teams. Conditioning is embedded into practice.
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Having a plan provides you the right steps to implement your philosophy and sets you in the right direction for success. As within this presentation, the plan should include a brief summary of “How We Will Win” and an offensive, defensive and special teams' philosophy. It is important this plan can be communicated clearly to assistant coaches as well as to each member of the team. There will invariably be peaks and valleys during this PROCESS. During the adverse times, it is good to have a common reference (written plan) everyone understands and values. This should help in re-establishing the positive progress within the program. What I have learned is that establishing a family atmosphere among the coaching staff at all levels is important. It is beneficial if everyone within this family feels a sense of ownership. The mutual feeling that “we are all in this together” should help in the process. Positive parental involvement is important. Keeping parents informed about important dates and events by email or the postal system will be appreciated. A relationship built on trust can be established by effective communication with the parents. When problems with their child occur, the parent may be more understanding since a prior network of communication had been established.

Community service and involvement can be another beneficial aspect of starting a successful football program. This can be performed by the coaching staff as well as by members of the football team. A quality off-season program is extremely important. In starting a football program, the first season will likely be tough. Whether successful or not, the first off-season is critical. Practice organization is extremely important. A normal practice can be completed in 90 to 105 minutes if they are organized well and the team moves with a sense of urgency. As game day approaches, the time can be cut even more. It is important not to go beyond the times that have been communicated to the team and parents. By adhering to the posted times, the coach will likely create trust with the parents and team members. And finally, Promoting the program in a positive light is very important. This should be done often, however and whenever the opportunity presents itself. Public celebrations that include the feeder program, parents and the community can be extremely effective. As always this is my approach, it may not reflect every coach's philosophy, ideology, or opinions on how a program should be implemented or ran BUT based off my coaching experience the program is a process as well, a work in progress.


ASSISTANT COACHES EXPECTATIONS:

There are five key components that must be expected of my staff but emphasized in everyday activities in everyway. In no specific order those five principles were: Passionate, Communicative, Accountable, Flexible, and Resolute.

Passionate:

We ask our players to find their why. Why do you play this game? What drives you? The same questions must be asked of our staff and we must continually evaluate that. Passion is one of the greatest gifts given to us, it is what we truly love and enjoy. We as a staff must remain passionate not only for the game of football, but for what we are truly attempting to do. We are dedicated to our athletes; we are dedicated to their successes on and off the field. Our staff must remain passionate about that goal and we must continually strive to innovate our methods and practices so that our players are armed with the tools to conquer adversity long after they have left our program. In the world of high school athletics, most coaches do not coach for the money, nor the fame. A large majority of us coach because that is what we are passionate about and it is expected that every coach on our staff continues to compound that principle. Coaches are expected to seek outside training, whether it is from attending clinics or from an online platform so that we can remain to be on the cutting edge in our ability to coach. Passion is what drives our staff to WANT to be better so we better those we coach. Being passion not only to their why but also being passionate about their individual beliefs.


Communicative:

Communication is key. Highlighting this principle is a key factor in our success, I ask this and demand it from my defensive unit. If we fail to communicate to each other than we fail the first F' in our three F's of Defensive success; FLOW. FIGHT. FINISH. We cannot flow as a unit, the same applies to our staff. I expect my position coaches to communicate everything to me. I not only want to know about player development, questions about scheme or scouting, I want to know how that coach is personally. I want to know where they are psychologically and emotionally. I try not to pry but asking about their family, their day, and about them in general goes a long way. If a coach's head isn't in the game, I want them to take a day off to realign. We as coaches spend a lot of time away from our families especially when we are in season. I commonly refer to our spouses as widow wives during season, although we can never forget the number one rule, family first. If a coach is experiencing burnout, I would like them to take time off away from football to better understand and concentrate on non football relate things. We expect our staff to communicate how players are doing, not only on the field but off the field as well. Our staff meetings are unlike any other. Each coach is allowed unlimited time to speak on topics that we highlight that day, and we listen to each other. We try to be open and honest with each other which allows the principle of communication to flourish.


Accountable:

Being able to check your ego at the door is a very hard thing to do. Also, to admit fault and find a way to make that fault right or find a reasonable solution to right that wrong is hard as well. As a staff we remain accountable not only to our program, athletes, but to ourselves. The old adage of the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked rings true within our program. We as a staff encourage questions and conflict, because within conflict lays way to growth. Our staff must also be held accountable to all actions on and off the field. If mistakes are made, then there are opportunities to make right of them. In order for us to be truly successful we must always hold ourselves accountable, we do not challenge one another from an egotistical standpoint, it is more from an encouragement angle. We want our athletes to accountable, the best way to expect that is to model that. When coaches make mistakes on the field it is encouraged and often expected that a coach ADMIT he was wrong and continue teaching what was supposed to be accomplished. Hearing the words, "I was wrong" or "excuse me you were right" carries a lot of weight not only with us as a staff but with our athletes. It affirms to our athletes that we are not over exerting authority over them, that we are holding ourselves accountable each day. Also, I hold my position coaches extremely accountable during the execution of our practice plans. I tailor my practice plans, especially during indo periods to basic goals for that period. I allow the position coaches to carry out and chose any drill of their choice as long as it is in direct line with these goals in that period. They must be held accountable that those goals will be accentuated and accomplished.


Flexible:

We must adapt and overcome as a program. Perfect example is the current climate of Covid-19 and the restrictions that each state, county, and city is placing upon our respective school districts. Even though here in Southern California the probability of us actually having a season is slim to none, we are still holding Zoom meetings and conditioning to the required guidelines set in place from our district. Coaches must be flexible in an effort to adapt and be ready at a moment's notice to coach and do what is best for the program. If certain varsity coaches are need on Thursdays to coach lower levels because we are shorthand, coaches must remain flexible enough to do what is needed. A coach can never indulge in entitlement, we all must remain open not only to situations but to our individual ideas. If a position coach of mine comes to me and tells me that there are holes in our weekly game plan, then I remain flexible to the fact that I may have to rethink that area. Once the season concludes if we need to change coaches' positions than I expect them to be flexible enough to accept that change and do what is best for the program.


Resolute:

Coaches within our program must be determined. I expect our coaches to be determined for greatness and determined to look for improvement in all areas of their lives not when just applied to X's and O's. We as a staff expect each other to own their responsibilities and to be resolute in their duties and practices. How we encourage this is again through our weekly staff meetings. We encourage each other to push one another towards success. One of the main reasons I have decided to seek out my Master's degree in coaching is because our staff had the resolute mindset to push me in a direction for self improvement. Another example is within tragedy. We recently had a long-time coach pass away from a heart attack mid season last year. It was rough on the boys because he was also a beloved tenured teacher who influenced and impacted many young lives. Not only were our kids devastated but it took a toll on our staff. He was not only a staff member, but he was also our friend. Our kids rebounded as did our staff, if we were not resolute in our beliefs or within our love for one another than who know how we would have responded. What I have learned over my 40 years on this planet is that being resolute plays a big part in how you attack and overcome adversity.


OFFENSE:

My Offense is a no huddle offense. It is designed to set and control the tempo of each series and essentially control the tempo of the entire game. I believe in an aggressive ground game, attacking the box. Offensively speaking it is an opportunity to score as many points as possible while wearing down your opponent physically, mentally, and morally. It is up to my staff to put our athletes in the best possible positions and to do that I base this on, our offensive personnel to work with, scouting preparation and practice pre-planning. Initially, we as a staff must identify our offensive strengths, we must know our ingredients before we bake the cake. What kind of athletes do we have and where can they succeed without having certain limitations. My offense will be fully armed with the tools to adapt and overcome any defensive scheme and defensive pressure we may face. We must be able to run a multitude of various formations and plays out of different sets. A successful offense must be able to be effective both in the run and passing game, while being able to adapt to execute both styles of play. As a defensive coordinator I understand that the more a defense has to prepare and pre-plan, the more options an offense has which will keep them on their heels and keep guessing on what is next. My offense can utilize strategy based on scouting and in game adjustments. I believe for this offense to be successful we must be able to take what the defense gives us and exploit the hell out of it.


DEFENSE:

My defense is tough as nails. It is designed to set up and control offenses. I believe in disguising and pressuring the skill positions so that they must play fundamental football. I strongly believe that a great defense needs to be able to set the tone of the game. This is accomplished by playing sound defense with the ability to adjust to the offensive formations because of being fully prepared for the opponent. A great defense must be aggressive and be able to blitz, while being completely sound in doing so. Its crucial that a defense utilizes its strengths in personnel and doesn’t try to play outside of its abilities. A great defense needs to be able to play their techniques with discipline and unselfishness. It must be able to identify every offensive set a team displays and both respect their offensive strengths while taking advantage of their weaknesses. A great defense supports the team's offense but cannot rely on them to win the game. It needs to be able to keep the opponent out of the end zone, create turnovers and take advantage of opportunities when they occur. The ability for a defense to recognize and adjust to a different style of offense on the fly is critical. Athletes within this defense will be taught and understand why adjustments are made and what changes in technique are required to be successful. A tremendous amount of discipline, focus, and sound fundamentals are required to prevent any let downs. A great defense has a short-term memory and re-group to learn from any mistakes. A reflection of passion, energy, and trust in this system are the foundation of our defensive success.


SPECIAL TEAMS:

• Kickoff Team Goals

1. Do Not Allow a Return TD

2. Opponent Starts Inside the 25

3. Recover All Onside Kicks

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•As part of the kickoff team, we emphasize staying in our lanes. Discipline is needed more on this team than any other. We utilize our speed on this team, mostly comprised of db’s and wr’s. Once we have stayed in our lanes and understood attacking angles and open field tackles, we must swarm to the returner.

• Kickoff Return Team Goals

1. Return a Kick for a Touchdown

2. Start Outside the 35

3. Recover All Onside Kicks

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•Our return team is a mixed bag of positions. We have a variety of returns that utilize picket’s and rub blocks that open seams for our returners. We must be willing to adjust on the fly and pick-up blocks that need to be made in order to spring our returner. We have a lay out mentality, sell out and leave nothing behind so we can get the extra yardage and create an opportunity to score.

• Punt Team Goals

1. Do Not Allow a Blocked Kick

2. Do Not Allow a Return TD

3. No Return Yards Allowed

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•Our punt team is comprised of under classmen and “specialists” that we deem suitable to cover our kicks. We never want to out kick our coverage as our punters are surgical with their ball placement. We want to trap our opponents within field position that works in our favor. We need to get off our blocks and swarm and cover. Know your responsibilities and technique, EXECUTE!

• Punt Return Team Goals

1. Block a Kick

2. Return a Kick for a Touchdown

3. No Conversions on Fakes

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•Our punt return team is usually our first team defense. We use our defense to alleviate time from swapping out personnel from the sideline. Our return team must be fast and physical. As we not only have to ensure the snap and that the ball is off, but we must also block and pop a seam so that our returner can slide through. Know our assignment and execute.

• PAT/FG Team Goals

1. Do Not Allow a Blocked Kick

2. Make 100% of Extra Points

3. Make >75% Field Goals

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•The success of our FG team is dependent on the protection up front. We will line up our personnel based on OL and TE’s that are solid in their engagement. We must secure the snap, hold, and blocks to get the ball off. In case of a muffed snap, we will have automatic “go” routes for our wings. Good snap, great hold, great kick.

• Field Goal Block Team Goals

1. Block a Kick

2. No Offside/Roughing Penalties

3. No Conversions on Fakes

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•Our PAT block team is comprised of our defense much like our punt return team. We will make appropriate substitutions to players we feel fit the scheme. We must be disciplined and ensure that there are no fakes and that we get good get offs. We must put ourselves in the best position possible pre-snap so that we dominate the game up front and seek out alleys to fit our block. There is always a weak link, we will find that link and expose it.


IN SEASON:

Putting together an in-season seven-day schedule is can be difficult if you do not know what resources you have and if you do not take a logistical approach. Managing your time wisely and allocating and distributing jobs to your staff helps greatly. Adhering to the schedule and keeping time is very important so that you can get everything in that you have pre-planned for. Holding your staff accountable to your time commitments regarding your itinerary ensures your weekly success and projects you forward to game day.


LEADERSHIP ACADEMY:

It is important to implement a character and leadership academy within our program for many reasons. An academy bolsters many benefits that we not only as a staff but as a program can utilize, to accomplish our main goal and that is building good young people for the future. Our leadership academy is woven into the fabric of our program, so much, that we dedicate and set time in our regular schedule to teach character and elements of leadership. We invite guest speakers every week, learn new ways to become better leaders, and utilize our core character building blocks as we participate in many community service projects and team building activities. We can not ignore the fundamental character traits that influence our leadership on the field, in the classroom, and out in the community. We as a program continually practice the lessons, we learn through out the academy within our regular season. Having the full cooperation of our coaching staff, parents, and school administration in regard to enabling our athletes through character is vital as well. Our academy aims to change lives, while creating leaders for the future!


When we talk about leadership development, the focus is often on people skills, communications skills, vision, intelligence, athletic acumen, even boldness. Yet none of that will make a leader without the foundational leadership quality of great character. Character is fundamental to effective leadership because good character builds trust, and without trust, people will not follow you. Without followers, obviously, one cannot lead. Good character is not just for the noble hearted. It is a choice. In fact, it is a series of consistent choices over a length of time. Our character is formed every time we face a defining moment that challenges us to sort through our core values and principles. If we are willing to use our self-discipline and self-control to try and do the right thing, each and every time, during those defining moments, over time these decisions will shape our personal and professional identities. So, character is not just talk. It is not just a matter of knowing who you are and what your values are. Your character is the balance of your values, virtues and vices; it expresses itself through your actions, and that is the foundation of LEADERSHIP!







OFF SEASON & SUMMER PROGRAMS:



•Phase 1: Post Season/Transition Period (December – February)

•Phase 2: Spring Football (March – May)

•DEAD PERIOD (First Three Weeks of June)

•Phase 3: Summer Football (June – July)

•Phase 4: Pre-Season (August)


Phase 1:

One of the most difficult times for a coach is the post season. Once the final whistle blows of the last play of the season; that is when the real work begins. A coach is left with administrative work that must be accomplished to begin the next season. The banquet should already be planned through the booster club. The time and date, venue, invitations, voting and purchasing of awards should already be done. Before the next season can begin a coach must ensure his seniors are on track to graduate and if they are being recruited that they have their proper affairs in order to transition to the collegiate level. Coaches must also ensure that their athletes who play multiple sports can transition smoothly into their next sport without delay. Equipment must be inventoried and accounted for so that purchasing and updating outdated equipment can occur. Managing the booster club is also a highlight of the post season; finding parents to replace those who have seniors that are graduating. Conducting a post season booster club meeting to align fundraising activities and construct a budget is a necessity. It is imperative that coaches have a post season meeting to discuss possible changes to staff, depth chart, tweaks to offense/defense/special teams, practice plans, coaches scheduling, stipend allotment, and constructing an overall roadmap on moving forward. More than ever the most critical topic of strength and conditioning must be discussed prior to developing on field activities since CIF caps an hourly practice time during the post season. The transition period encompasses more time and effort than in season, with coaches must delegate and ensure time management is order. The following is an example of our 8 weeks off season (transitional Phase) weight program.


Phase 2:

The transitional period is over, now what? Its is time to get into the classroom and hit the field. Coaches must have an all staff meeting, where coordinators can share their ideas of spring ball scripting. If possible, during the spring ball planning phase, coaches must network with other schools to get a jump on 7 on 7 summer passing league slots as well as linemen competition or 1 on 1’s. What is most imperative is maximizing and getting the most out of this period. Spring ball must be utilized as a teaching period, install the basics and fine tune through the summer. When on the field, technique and reps must be the highlight. Filming every practice, and if feasible, have team managers film indy drills so during individual meeting periods throughout the spring coaches can critique technique and share with their position players.


Phase 3:

Summer has finally arrived, and dead period is over. The athletes have returned from their vacations with their families and we have hopes that everything gained, the hard work on the field and in the weight-room has been for not. First thing is first, testing must take place. Coaches must take and schedule the first week for dynamic testing while balancing maximizing refreshing the base offense and defense. Gaging where the program is both physically and mentally must be at the forefront. In the back of your mind is the scheduling of 7 on 7 competition where coordinators can flex their schemes. Knowing our athletes have grown tired of seeing the same competition from scout teams is also an importance. Much like spring ball, summer is time intensive and coaches must maximize the scheduling with the time they are given. Eliminating the excess wasted time in the classroom or talking semantics on the field must be eliminated. At this point coaches must be instructed to coach on the fly, or at the very least pull that player out to give instruction while the flow of practice continues. This is a tweak period, use this time to satisfy your depth charts and use coaching meeting times to evaluate the balance of scheme, opponent scouting, game day scripting, and practice alteration. Along with practice and 7 on 7 competitions, the youth camps are in full swing and are mirroring the varsity template of practice and 7 on 7 games. MAXIMIZE YOUR TIME, THE SEASON IS APPROACHING!!!!


Phase 4:

Summer has officially ended. In highest hopes, coaches feel that their packages, schemes, and philosophies are in place and are ready to implement the scout plans for week’s 1-10. One week, one day, one practice, one snap at a time should be the focus. It is imperative that coaches understand this is the focus period, technique should be polished rather than re-taught. If you find yourself re-teaching or going over a week 1 in the transitional period technique than we have failed as a staff. No question is a stupid question but mental rep’s from here on out is very important. The depth charts are set with younger athletes competing for a spot as they should be placed on scout teams where they can help and fight for playing time. Coaches must meet daily, after practice to discuss the day’s practice as well as evaluated their players. Again, maximize your time but do not forget your family time as well. At this point you and your coaches have devoted a large amount of time away from your families to the program. It is a delicate balance but make sure that family comes first.

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Every coach needs to be prepared and ready for anything. Having a set agenda for the entire year and not just the season puts programs ahead of those that take time off. The presentation breaks down what is essential for a coach to be successful for their program to thrive. The Mission and Vision of the program are where it all begins for us. We have a goal that we need to achieve year in and year out both on and off the field. Having a philosophy for each phase of the game is crucial in what we want to accomplish on the field. They are our programs guiding lights in how we are going to be the best each game and gives our athletes objectives to achieve in the game to help win the game. Having been able to develop and tie the philosophies into what I and my team already do was intriguing because it allows each phase to be more than just thought of as one dimensional, but rather there are goals within that need to be accomplished and productive to our scheme. Having the philosophies also helps the assistant coaches do their job and gives them insight into what we want to be able to do. Being an assistant comes with many rewards as you get the sense of comradery with the other coaches. Sure there will be disagreements but at the end of the day we all trying to improve our athletes. Having the expectations takes away the unknown of what to do during the season and games. Parents are a vital role in the success of our athletes and our program. We can not do what we do without the support of our parents. It is vital that open communication with parents about what is coming up and the expectations that come with being a part of our program and what we want from them during and after the season.





Assistant Coaches:



Loyalty: I ask nothing more than to be loyal to our team and each other. If you had a problem with something, please address it. I do not want you or anyone else to feel like they cannot express their concerns. If you see something wrong or needs correcting, please say something. We only get better when we hold each other and players accountable—what better way than to step up and be loyal and help a fellow coach or athlete out. When you hear another individual talking badly about our program or fellow coaches, please be loyal and be proud that you are a part of the team.





Sincerity: Athletes and fellow coaches know when you are sincere, so do it with full effort and do not "fake it till you make it as they say." We are all human, and we have our own set of emotions, be genuine with the athletes, and build that trusting relationship. You will be amazed at what an athlete will do for you, knowing that you care for them. Same with coaches, when you are open and honest about something, it shows the other coach that you care just as much as they do; furthermore, you are both focused on the same thing.





Cooperation: Coaches need to work together and share athletes from all sides of the ball. Coaches are expected to demonstrate this behavior so that our athletes may have role models in how this is accomplished. We get better by working together. Coaches are also expected to game plan together; this helps reduce communication breakdowns during practices and, more importantly, in the game. There may be times when this happens but working together to problem solve helps ensure that we are working towards a common goal.





Commitment: Coaches are expected to meet their commitment to the team, their fellow coaches, and the program. Being a part of a football team is something that should be taken into consideration before accepting. It is a time commitment that does not start in August and end in November. It is a year-round commitment and requires time. While different levels require different amounts of time, the commitment part is still essential. Coaches should be committed to making their athletes better not only on the field but also off the field. Commitment to each other- coaches have different ways of doing things, but we must stay committed to doing things the correct way and to each other. If coaches are working together on a drill, both coaches need to help out. This also goes for the Weekly Theme Board; if assigned a theme, coaches will expect to be each week. Coaches are expected to be committed to the athletes. No, giving up on them; these are young adults, and coaches are sometimes a role model that they depend on. If a coach signs up and coaches better follow through.





Loyalty is one of the essential expectations that an assistant coach can have for their head coach and the program. Actions speak louder than words, and what better way for an assistant to stick with and commit to a program year after year. While some assistants would like to move up the chain and eventually become head coaches, some may enjoy being an assistant, but the basic premise is still there, they show loyalty year after year. Being loyal also sends another message that you care more than just about the winning aspect. Coaches who stay with a program through the years also get to appreciate where they have been and, potentially, where they are going. A fellow coach told me, "learn to love them when they are down, so you can appreciate them when they are up."





Offensive Philosophy:



The offense that will run will be multiple styles of the Spread, Wing-T, and Pro I with Hurry Up-Tempo Offense's approach. I have had many successful years with this approach, and it keeps the defense on their heels as they do not know what to expect because of the multiple formations and plays that come from them. With that being said, I use the hybrid approach of the Man and Zone blocking scheme. One of my head coaches played under Gus Malzahn and took his offense style when he became an OC at another college. I took what he taught me and applied it to my own freshman teams over the years. WE had much success teaching both. The Man scheme worked great for our running game for the lineman to know whom to get on each play. Setting the running game is my priority as it wears down defenses fast and starts to pull the safeties in tighter. Our bread butter play was our zone read on both sides, depending on what number was called. Communication was key, and comradery was essential. Tandem, Solo, Momo were all calls we used to set up the blocking and calling out who was getting whom. We liked to do a zone blocking scheme when it came to our screens and passing game. It helped alleviate some of the mental stress on our lineman and made our blocking a lot more effective when we started throwing. It also helped our quarterbacks set the protection they wanted. After setting the running game, I love to throw the ball. It helps keep the ratio to a balance of what we want to do. I have had great QB's and WR's, and in other years, I have had solid RB's. I put my athletes on the field and athletes in positions that will help our offense out.





Our offensive approach is a hybrid of RPO and Wing-T with some Option mixed in.

We Run the Ball 60% and Throw 40% depending on personnel.

We will get as many plays in as possible.

We will use multiple formations to offset the defense.



Defensive Philosophy:



Defend the Formation-

We have to line up and adjust quickly to the offensive formation.

We must identify and call out what we are seeing. No Secrets between teammates.

Defend the Play-

There are several formations and plays that can run out of those formations.

We need to know what plays can run out of each formation. We need to be ready to defend that play.

Defend the Player-

Mismatches happen all the time. We need to put the athletes in the best position to defend and win against that other athlete.

Shut down and take away the playmakers early, and every play.

Kicking Philosophy:

Every coach has an equal part in developing our special teams. We follow what our head coach and special teams coordinator want to accomplish, and then assignments are distributed out to all of the coaches. Our offensive coaches will coach the field goal/PAT, Punt, and Kickoff Return aspect. This helps keep consistency and does not take away from our practice time and can be done during individual position time. We can also maintain and build those relationships, and coaches know whom they have in their roster to use. Our defensive coaches will coach the Field Goal/PAT Block, Punt Return, Kickoff aspects of the game. Again this helps keep consistency with our athletes and does not take away from our practice time, and we can keep the flow of the practice going. We practice special teams every day during practice. We may not practice all of the aspects of special teams, but we will go over both sides of one of the aspects. We believe iron sharpens iron and is a great way to fine-tune both at the same time.

This is where games are won-lost.

It can be the momentum swing that we need during a game.

It is exciting to score on special teams and stop a score.

It is 20% of our game and helps influence where our Offense and Defense take over.

Gives others the opportunity to demonstrate their athletic ability and contribution to the team.

In-Season:

Having a plan for each day of the week makes it much easier to adjust or add to. We are capable of staying on time with our practices and more efficient with our agenda. Accountability is what is great about practice plans and the assistant coaches have an idea of what they want to accomplish during the practice as well.

Leadership Academy:

Athletics provide many athletes opportunities to develop skills and traits that will carry them through their post-secondary life. As coaches, we must provide those opportunities and demonstrate and instill character in each athlete we interact with. That is why having a character and leadership academy would greatly benefit any athletic program. Having an academy implemented into our program helped ensure that we strive for our program's mission and vision to build strong community members. We want our athletes to be more than just athletes and be giving back to the community that helps our program function and operate. We also like to have a character and leadership academy as a way for us coaches to keep in touch with our athletes after the season. It is also a great way for us to keep our athletes focused and keep building relationships with our athletes.





We want our athletes to leave our program knowing that they have more attributes and skills to handle life after high school. We want them to be leaders and positive representatives of our program and our school. Coaches are required to be honest and fair when dealing with athletes; they also need to know that they are the academy's role models and will be teaching and helping out with the academy during the offseason.





We incorporate our team motto, which is Eagle DNA: Fearless, Tough, and Love. We want our athletes to be Fearless in everything that they do for themselves and each other. We want our athletes to be Tough so that when they are in a situation, they know that they can handle it and know that they have their teammates to be there with them. We want our athletes to have Love in what they do and for each other. We also hold each other as coaches to this motto, as we want to be the example that the athletes see every day.





Our academy starts in January in order for our athletes to receive a break in December and start fresh at the beginning of the year. The topics that we cover are the following:





January- Family

February- Integrity

March- Devotion

April- Community

May- Determination

As coaches, we want to set up our athletes to be tomorrow's leaders and represent our program well. As our athletes conclude their time in our program, we want them to leave with skills and strong character traits to benefit them in their post-high school life. As leaders, we want them to go out and instill and lead as they have been taught through our motto: Fearless, Tough, Love.





Off-Season:



This is where championships are developed. Having an off-season implementation for the athletes is beneficial to them as well as the coaches. It is a way to make sure that the athletes stay in shape all year round but also engaged with one another. We encourage our athletes to be on other sports as well so that there is less risk of overuse injury occurring. It is also a great way for coaches to attend clinics and seminars to learn new material and be able to implement that into the program.





Summer:



Great time to host and attend camps as a team. 7 on 7 tournaments is a great way to build the QB/Reciever relationship and have a little competition along the way. This is where summer lifting and conditioning can take place to ensure that all the athletes are ready for when August hits. Freshman camps are always appropriate to have around this time as it ensures getting the programs scheme implemented early rather than when August and the beginning of the school year starts.
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This football program exists for the players. This program is responsible for preparing each individual student-athlete to become the best football player he can be. This year-round program is structured into 4 phases to implement every aspect that football has to offer. Each player will learn skills and techniques that will help them compete in practice and games. Our program's ultimate purpose is to have each student-athlete graduate with the best possible education and forever remember his four years of playing as one of the best experiences in his life.



Assistant Coaches Expectations:



Always Stays Positive

Great work ethic

Cares for the players first and loves the game

Understands the importance of correct technique

Coaches with enthusiasm

Disciplined

Is loyal to the program (school, staff, head coach, and players)

Has great pride in what he does.

Possesses the ability to communicate and teach/coach to all types of learners

Displays class and pride in everything he does

Offensive Philosophy:



Play SMART, FAST, PHYSICAL football

Establish the line of scrimmage

Capitalize on the defense’s mistakes and misalignments

Adjust to put our players in the best position to succeed

Control the tempo of the game

Use no huddle and hurry up tempos at different points of the game to keep the defense honest

Be the most conditioned players on the field

Make the defense overthink, become mentally and physically fatigued

Defensive Philosophy:



Give all- All defensive players will play with Effort- Attitude- Toughness.

Committed to stopping opponents' bread and butter- We will prevent the offense from having a consistent offensive attack.

Swarm- All 11 players on the field will have relentless pursuit to the ball carrier on both run and pass plays.

Fundamental tackling- We will tackle well with using fundamentals to ensure safety and efficiency.

Contain the outside- The ball will always be forced inside towards our teammates pursuing to the ball.

Hold our gaps and anchor- Defensive linemen will get penetration and anchor their gap, by playing the opponents heel line, and not chasing counter action.

Kicking game:



Special teams play will greatly affect the outcome of each game on our schedule. We plan to control these elements of a game by our play on special teams: Field position, scoring, and momentum. What is asked of our special teams is no different than what is asked of our entire football team. These strategies and techniques were chosen because it is important to keep special teams simple and functional allowing our best players to stay on the field and compete.



Off-Season:



Teams that share common goals and interests are often more successful than those that are divided. The goal is to eliminate the individualism that exists and to encourage a “team-first” concept. Players and coaches alike must accept the idea of “personal sacrifice in pursuit of common goals.”



Leadership Development Academy:



Montebello Football has a tradition of toughness, hard work, Family and most importantly great character. Character is one of the foundations we have built our program on. This program strives for the young men to learn life lessons while they are here that will help them as they move on from Montebello Football, and that from these efforts, they can become great citizens and leaders of tomorrow.



Pre-Season:



The goal of the pre-season is to “jump start” players’ understanding of schemes and procedures that will be used during the regular season. For our program to be successful, it is imperative for players to “buy in” and “sell out” to improving themselves during the pre-season.



In-Season:



This phase begins on week 1 of the season and ends on the last game of the season, including playoffs. The moment has come, the season is here, and it is in this phase where everything done in the previous two-phase comes together. All the hard work, every weight lifted, and sweat dripped, all for this phase of the year. Each week players will develop game goals that they will be working on for the game. Team goals will also be created for each upcoming game in all phases of the game, offense, defense, and special teams.



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Developing a 2 ½ hour Practice Schedule

The High School Football Practice Philosophy is a structured and disciplined approach that prioritizes efficiency and excellence. It emphasizes punctuality and adherence to practice timelines, ensuring that every moment is utilized for improvement. The core principles of deliberate preparation and perfect effort underpin this philosophy. Practices are divided into segments to allow coaches to focus on different aspects of the team, recognizing the complexity of the game. Special attention is given to all phases in the game, with the belief that daily practice in is essential for player retention and game preparation.



Football Practice Philosophy

Practice philosophy begins with starting on time and ending on time. There are no wasted opportunities to improve and get what is needed to get done. Football practice philosophy centers on the core principles: deliberate preparation and perfect effort. Practices are structured within two and a half hours, a guideline the league requires per the bylaws.


Practices should be broken down into segments to allow coaches to focus on different aspects of the team. There are many phases of the game and it’s better to break down into segments for learning purposes rather than trying to teach everything at one time. Within the two and a half hours, the team will practice special teams, defense, and offense. The belief is that all phases must be practiced daily to ensure the players can retain all the information required for the game of the week.


Pre-Practice

Pre-practice begins before official practice starts. The expectation is that QBs and centers are practicing exchanges. Depending on the day, QBs will practice their option footwork or play action pass footwork. Other players will practice ball security, offensive or defensive line first steps, or hitting the sled to get warmed up. Each day provides a different opportunity.


Special Teams

After stretching happens, the PAT/Field goal team will practice a few kicks versus no defense and then a few live. Upon conclusion, there will be some live kicks with the defense trying to block the kick. After PAT/FG, a specific special team will practice, depending on the day.


Defense

Defense is always a focal point. There is a different tackling circuit every day. The tackling circuit is low impact, and bags are used. The belief is players are not used to contact, and the more contact opportunities, there will be less hesitation in a game. Similarly, to a baseball or softball player, getting swings in a batting cage and the daily practice will create muscle memory. The Pursuit drill defines our team, emphasizing no matter what happens, you can control your effort. The defensive practice philosophy is Monday is an adjustment day, giving the team a lot of information about the opponent's players, offensive philosophy, formations, and what defensive checks will be. Tuesday is a running game focus, and Wednesday is a passing game focus. Thursday will be a wrap-up day.


Offense

Offensively, the offensive philosophy is the Flexbone. This offense fits the San Mateo High School personnel. It is an offense that most schools rarely see, giving San Mateo the advantage—the focus point of practicing every player versus every front every day. The offense doesn't care who the opponent is. The offense has to prepare for any junk defense that may show up per week. The days are broken into play tracks such as Inside Veer or Midline. Monday is inside veer, base block dive, and belly. Tuesday is the midline day, mid-double, and mid-triple. Wednesday is the pass emphasis day. Half Line is used instead of a traditional team concept. Coaches are used as the reads, and coaches force the QB to make a read, forcing the QB to pitch more than keep. The idea is to get the QB used to pitching the ball regularly so that in the game, it's seamless.


Conclusion

Practice philosophy revolves around deliberate preparation and a perfect effort. These principles are the foundation of our coaching approach and the key to our success on and off the field.