Post by wildcats542 on Oct 20, 2024 19:14:27 GMT
The Building of a Defensive Attitude
The following information will be the norm for how we establish our football program and a winning attitude. We must demand from our athletes and from ourselves the strength from within to be the difference maker.
MENTAL PREPARATION THE UNKOWN INGREDIENT – must win the mental battles.
F orget the Past We must concentrate on what we are going to do now and in the future.
O ut Work Our Opponent Leave no stones unturned.
C ommitment Be the best – talk it – live it
U tilize Our Abilities Find away to put our athletes in the best position to succeed.
S eek Personal Bests Must challenge our self’s each and everyday to get better.
ATTITUDE and EFFORT IS OUR FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS – and is the 150% vehicle in which our staff and athletes must ride to make the difference.
A T T I T U D E
1 + 20 + 20 + 9 + 20 + 21 + 4 + 5
The following numbers add up to 100, which equals 100% effort. The letters represent their placement in the alphabet. We must find away within our program to generate another 50% effort to be the best and it will come from talking it and demanding the best possible effort from our coaches and players. Each and everyday that teams take the field, coaches demand and expect that their team give 100-110% effort. We must distance our self’s from that in order to make a difference. Our ability to give 150% effort equals the difference maker. Dare to be different. Our success is not about any one persons ego and what he wants, it must be what’s best for the team.
For most football players practice is hard work; but all football players should be made to realize that more games are won on the practice field during the week, than on game days.
“TO PREPARE YOURSELVES TO BE THE VERY BEST YOU CAN BE”
A Winning Attitude – Practice and Development Considerations
The following is a list of basic practice and development considerations that each coach will remember when installing and developing his position players.
1. Give each player a chance to succeed and be positive. You’re only as good as the last guy. So, how good will that player be?
2. Push players to max physical efforts.
3. Make your group “Drill Atmosphere” full speed.
4. Teach at top position skill level. Coach up don’t coach down.
5. Correct all techniques and assignment and assignment errors “Immediately”.
6. Maintain position discipline – control action – stress execution.
7. Teach high percentage repetitions with low percentage group discussion; develop position skills.
8. Skills are perfected by “Repetition” – move players fast through drills.
9. Begin new practice segments as fast as possible – predict effort.
10. You must continuously talk execution, No assignment errors. Emphasis first key reactions.
11. Teach the easiest way to complete the assignment – learn from repetitions.
12. As a position coach stress basic skill techniques, the game is secondary.
13. Instill a practice work ethic – force your players to practice “Hard”.
14. Be persistent in demanding that techniques be performed correctly.
15. Coach at near game like player reaction.
16. Plan and only use position drills that relate to specific position assignments.
17. End practice segments on the whistle – start new drill as soon as possible.
18. Always bring practice schedule with you to practice.
19. When working with other groups (example OL vs DL) get your group ready quickly – do not wait for the other group - reps are the most important thing.
20. The most important point to remember is; your coaching image can change the football life of your position players.
If The Dream Is To Become a Reality:
Building a Championship Football Program
1. Expect it to Happen – 150% Effort
• Talk and think in terms of success – believe it will happen
• Dream Big – Stay Focused
• Develop a Plan - Believe in It – Improve it Constantly
• Analyze and Make Our Plan Fit; It Must fit our personnel
• No One Person More Important Than The Team.
2. Develop a Great Learning Environment
• Involve Everyone in the Community
• Develop Players Who are Dedicated and Unselfish
• Sacrifice – Team – Hold the Rope
3. Always Stay Positive
• Always look for good – Attitude, performance, work habits, etc.
• Have discipline, be consistent.
• Make each player on our team understand that they have a role in the success of our team whether as a starter or as a back up.
• Accountability the key ingredient.
4. Have a Great In-Season
• This is where we must maintain the edge i.e. classroom, weight room.
• Our season must also be determined by the amount of work and sacrifice we develop in the in-season programs.
• Develop great Team Leaders, lead by example.
• Maintain Speed – Quickness – Strength – Unity – Mental Toughness.
Main Objectives of the In-Season Program
1. Mental Toughness
• Never show pain or defeat. Do all the little things right all the time.
• Defeat all negative thoughts. “When your body says no – your heart says, “go”!
2. Physical Strength and Quickness
• Weight Room, Classroom – “Championships are Made and Maintained here.
• Strength and quickness drills must compliment the schemes.
3. Intensity
• Everything is done at a high level of enthusiasm and competitiveness – Push each other.
• Never be satisfied.
• All out effort - All the time – 150% of every minute.
• Coaches and players must expect more of themselves.
4. Unity – Coaches and Players
• Always “US” and “WE” not “I” and “ME”. Make being on the TEAM the greatest experience of our athlete’s life.
• We are fortunate – God gave us the ability coach and our athletes the ability to play.
• Hard work together + Unity of Team. Encourage each other to work harder – the harder we work, the harder it is to surrender. Remember, if you don’t invest very much then losing doesn’t hurt very much, this applies to both players and coaches.
• As coaches we need to become more apart of our position players life’s.
5. The Difference Between Us and Them
• We do work harder – 100% them / 150% us.
• We play hard from first snap to last snap.
• Discipline
Never walk on the practice field, don’t be the one we must wait on.
Never Bend Down – resting hands on knees
Never Lean on Equipment
Always on One Knee
• With hard work we can accomplish it – it will be done. Football is no sport for a lazy coach or athlete.
• We will sweat the small stuff. The little things we do will make us champions.
• Our success – Our attitude – Our work habits. These are the choices we make. CHOOSE SUCCESS!
DEFENSE:
GENERAL STRUCTURE
• Huddle alignment, information conveyed by LB, procedure for breaking huddle.
• How plays are to be communicated to QB. Substitutions or signals.
• Snap Count.
• Audible System.
• Formations & Alignment.
• Personnel Groupings.
• Numbering System.
• Motion - Receivers & Backs.
• Defensive technique numbering system.
• Stance & Start - First steps
The following information are guidelines to consider when we game plan:
WHAT TWO COMPONENTS OF THE GAME MUST BE SUCCESSFUL FOR US TO WIN?
* Need to be better in 2 of the 3 to be successful.
A. Offense
B. Defense
C. Kicking
D.
WHAT TYPE OF GAME PLAN? CONSIDER: The following
• Are we favored?
• Are they favored?
Are we equal? Our strengths:
Defense
Offense
Kicking game
Numbers (substitutions)
Home field
Other
GAME PLANS: What approach will we take?
Conservative
Field position
Establish Run
Control clock
Wide open attack
Take chances
Exotics, formations/plays
Fakes/ kicking game
Go with what you do best
No changes
Stay fundamental
SCORING COMBINATIONS OFFENSE:
• Take a safety.
• Field goal or Touchdown. From where are we kicking?
• Two-point conversion. When to use it?
• How important is it to score first?
• How important is it to score with a big play following an opponent score?
EXAMINE END OF GAME OFFENSE.
• Two-minute offensive procedures.
• How to play the last minute of the game.
• Time outs left? Communication on time outs?
• Position of ball.
• How many points are needed?
• Substitutions?
• Conserve time or run clock down?
• Know how many time outs opponent has and how much time can be run off accordingly
OVERTIME:
• If we win the toss (defer)
• If they win the toss
SHORT YARDAGE SITUATIONS
• Aware of play action passes.
• Aware of “Big Play” possibility?
• Plays going to outside?
GOAL LINE PROGRESSION OF PLAYS “GOING IN”.
• Review all situations.
• Order of plays or calls (6yds. & in)(4 yds. & in)( 2 yds.& in)
• 3rd & 1 to go
• 4th & 1 to go
• QB sneak
GOAL LINE PROGRESSION OF PLAYS (Offense) “COMING OUT”.
• Review all situations.
• Order of plays or calls (1st&10 on the 1) (1st & 10 on the 3) (1st & 10 on the 5)
• Big play capability. Over the top pass, bootlegs, etc.
PRESSURE OFFENSE
• Check thoroughly- calls to counter them & situations to use.
AUDIBLES.
• Review exact procedures.
• How to get out of a bad call?
• Throw over the top?
KICKING GAME.
• Go after them.
• Punt Blocks
• Onside kick
• Plays from punt formation.
• Conservative, field position.
• Fair catch to receive “free kick”.
• Observe opponent kicking game during pre-game and game for timing and distance.
MOMENTUM CHANGERS.
• List in order.
• Do we want to start game with “big play” (blitz, stunt, etc.)?
PRE-GAME EMPHASIS & WARM UP.
• End of field for each team.
• Kickers on which side of field.
• Uniform change-ups (no pads, helmets, etc.)
• Review warm-up procedures and assignments. (Home & Away)
CHECK COMMUNICATIONS
• Press box to sideline.
• Sideline information to players on the field.
• Players designated to make penalty calls.
• Penalty decisions from sideline to playing field.
SUBSTITUTIONS
• Check thoroughly by position.
• Go over how much time each player should participate.
• Number of plays, series, etc.
• What situations plus chain of events would cause us to change our QB?
COIN TOSS / REVIEW
• Rule of thumb = DEFER – RECEIVE – DEFEND A GOAL. (never mention “kick”)
• Is wind a factor? Rain? Cold? Muddy field?
Would any of these affect choice of goal To Defend?
• Is possession primary? Strength of defense and kicking should determine.
• Do we want the wind in the 1st quarter, 4th quarter?
BENCH PROCEDURE
• Proper seating and sideline position for Offense, Defense, Kicking units.
• Placement of all personnel. (Coaches, trainers, equipment, etc.)
• Procedure for going on the field and coming off.
HALF-TIME PERSONNEL SEATING AND COMMUNICATION
• How long for half time?
• Physical layout for meetings and Training room.
• Three time blocks: (how long for each?)
• Players & trainers take care of themselves as coaches meet.
• 2nd half adjustments / possible 2nd game plan.
• Players & coaches questions and answers with different groups.
• Summation- Head Coach.
GAME PLAN SHEETS
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES ON GAME DAY
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Running a successful football program at any level requires dedicated players, coaches, parents, boosters, and administrators. Games are not solely won on gameday; it is the day to day process of creating a winning and positive culture surrounding the football program. What makes football so unique are the life lessons, development of character traits, culture, and the structure of organizations. Football is a year around program in many cases. The off-season, summer, pre-season, and season all come with multiple phases and different challenges. Strong programs have the ability to distribute responsibilities and provide support and assistance to their student-athletes in many facets.
Assuming a position as the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, or Defensive Coordinator comes with lengthy responsibilities. A coach would need to adapt to a new culture, expectations, and traditions. The off-season would be the best-case scenario for a new coach entering the program. It allows a respectable amount of time to have all involved adjusted before the season starts. By a coach assuming a position in the winter off-season phase, it helps with gaining respect and becoming a member of the program and community. Developing relationships with players in the off-season can be easier than meeting them weeks before the first game. Coaching is about building relationships and motivating student-athletes to achieve their greatest potential. Relationship building takes time, so starting in the winter would be the best.
A coach has the ability to help with seniors that have yet to sign or support them in their other sports. It means a lot to student but seeing their football coach support them on other athletic teams. Additionally, the Admissions Department is relatively busy during the winter processing application for prospective students. A coach can be of assistance when prospective students plan on playing football; it adds familiarity to the front gates of campus and can influence or leave a positive impression with prospects.
The winter is a great time to introduce the Leadership Academy for football players. Its purpose is to develop young men to become future leaders and impact their community in the best ways possible. This can be accomplished by inspiring student athletes to display a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and produce effective decision making. Students should aim to be a difference maker, innovator, generate a strong internal drive, and show the best version of themselves. Additionally, the Leadership Academy develops character traits that transition well to on the field performance, off-season preparation, and output in the classroom and community.
Coaches frequently tell athletes to become a student of the game. They should treat the Leadership Academy as a class. Unlike other classes that require test, quizzes, and homework, the Leadership Academy will consist of research and open discussion. With each new topic, the student athletes will find examples of each in real life, bring their findings to class, and discuss in groups. Projects will consist of narratives, testimonies, personal experience, example, and how best to apply the concepts covered over the past few weeks. The program will be productive for getting student athletes out of their comfort zone and strengthen their compassion and understanding of individuals outside of an athletic or core curriculum setting.
During the spring phase, student athletes to gain exposure in recruiting. This consist of 7 v 7 tournaments, college visits, and showcases. Within the program, coaches can use the spring to set up individual meeting and goal setting with team member. Martens (2012) stated,
“When coaches help athletes set realistic goals, athletes inevitably experience more success and feel more competent. By becoming more competent, they gain confidence and can tackle skills if moderate difficulty without fearing failure. They discover that their efforts do result in more favorable outcomes and recognize that falling short is most likely caused by insufficient effort” (p. 117).
Taking the time to meet and help path out a future is great for relationship building within the program. It keeps student athletes invested in the program, where they can develop a sense of ownership.
The summer phase allows for coaches to go back to the drawing board and modify where necessary. Since school is not in session, there is time to analyze the film, research opponents, and make sure incoming students are situated with classes, dousing, among other things. At an independent boarding school, the football roster could be distributed across the globe during the summer. Fortunately, there are still players that live close by and come to campus to lift and train. It’s a great opportunity for the coaches and players to bond and prepare for the approaching season. The players have the abilities to increase strength and speed, while coaches have the ability to evaluate the incoming talent. Depending on coaching philosophy, a coach can either mold and have players buy into their system or make a system suited for the skillset of the present team. This is a struggle that man coaches face; “My way or the highway”, might not win as many games as hoped. If a team has usually had pocket passing Quarterbacks and well-developed Tight Ends, continuing to run a Pro-Style offense works great. As the roster changes to a dual-threat Quarterback and a variety of Wide Receiver, a Spread Offense might be more effective. There is no need to completely change the identity of the program, but coaches should modify for the greater good of the program.
The next phase is Pre-season, where coaches put players in the right spot. Evaluating talent takes time, but it tremendously helps the team when players are in the best position. Coaches need to identify their best eleven on the field and put them in the best position to make plays, score points, create turnovers, and go 1-0 each week. Additionally, this is the time to stress the fundamental of blocking and tackling. These fundamentals can be accomplished by daily sled work and angle tackling drills. Along with the core fundamentals, coaches can implement game like situations. Two things that almost every will teams face is inside run and quick pass game. Effective drill two-way drills for these are a Flash drill and having an Inside run period. The Flash drill is a 3 v 3 perimeter situation involves a Corner, Outside Linebacker, and a Safety facing against a Wide Receiver, Slot Receiver, and a Running back. The offense will run a series of bubble routes, swing routes, and quick passes with the objective to score and the defense to stop them.
Since classes have not started, coaches and players will have plenty of time to watch and breakdown practice film. Players have this idea in their head of how they perform, so having footage is helpful with reality checks. This is allowing players and coaches to see what went well, and what improvements can be made. Part of the process of becoming a student of the game is frequently watching film and being receptive to feedback. In addition to strengthening the understanding of the game, it shows that dedication and effort is key in the classroom. Players should treat football as a class and these habits should parallel within academics. Campbell and Cooper (2010) stated, “Establishing discipline in any program starts in the classroom. There is no reason that we should not strive to be champions in the classroom, as well as champions on the playing field. Discipline in the classroom means discipline on the playing field” (p. 53).
Once the season comes around, the progress made in the off-season should reflect. Football programs should prepare to win, not simply prepare to play. The objective of the game is to score more point than the opponent. Coaches and player should prepare to do what is necessary to win. This includes a great look from the scout team, knowing all special teams’ alignment and assignment, understanding the call and checks, and determining the depth chart and rotation. Don’t prepare to play, prepare to win!
Work Cited
Brown, B. (2003). Teaching character through sport; Developing a positive coaching legacy. Monterey, CA; Coaches Choice.
Campbell, J. & Cooper, M. (2010). From resume to championship. Clovis, CA: JCFB Multimedia Instructional Guides.
The following information will be the norm for how we establish our football program and a winning attitude. We must demand from our athletes and from ourselves the strength from within to be the difference maker.
MENTAL PREPARATION THE UNKOWN INGREDIENT – must win the mental battles.
F orget the Past We must concentrate on what we are going to do now and in the future.
O ut Work Our Opponent Leave no stones unturned.
C ommitment Be the best – talk it – live it
U tilize Our Abilities Find away to put our athletes in the best position to succeed.
S eek Personal Bests Must challenge our self’s each and everyday to get better.
ATTITUDE and EFFORT IS OUR FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS – and is the 150% vehicle in which our staff and athletes must ride to make the difference.
A T T I T U D E
1 + 20 + 20 + 9 + 20 + 21 + 4 + 5
The following numbers add up to 100, which equals 100% effort. The letters represent their placement in the alphabet. We must find away within our program to generate another 50% effort to be the best and it will come from talking it and demanding the best possible effort from our coaches and players. Each and everyday that teams take the field, coaches demand and expect that their team give 100-110% effort. We must distance our self’s from that in order to make a difference. Our ability to give 150% effort equals the difference maker. Dare to be different. Our success is not about any one persons ego and what he wants, it must be what’s best for the team.
For most football players practice is hard work; but all football players should be made to realize that more games are won on the practice field during the week, than on game days.
“TO PREPARE YOURSELVES TO BE THE VERY BEST YOU CAN BE”
A Winning Attitude – Practice and Development Considerations
The following is a list of basic practice and development considerations that each coach will remember when installing and developing his position players.
1. Give each player a chance to succeed and be positive. You’re only as good as the last guy. So, how good will that player be?
2. Push players to max physical efforts.
3. Make your group “Drill Atmosphere” full speed.
4. Teach at top position skill level. Coach up don’t coach down.
5. Correct all techniques and assignment and assignment errors “Immediately”.
6. Maintain position discipline – control action – stress execution.
7. Teach high percentage repetitions with low percentage group discussion; develop position skills.
8. Skills are perfected by “Repetition” – move players fast through drills.
9. Begin new practice segments as fast as possible – predict effort.
10. You must continuously talk execution, No assignment errors. Emphasis first key reactions.
11. Teach the easiest way to complete the assignment – learn from repetitions.
12. As a position coach stress basic skill techniques, the game is secondary.
13. Instill a practice work ethic – force your players to practice “Hard”.
14. Be persistent in demanding that techniques be performed correctly.
15. Coach at near game like player reaction.
16. Plan and only use position drills that relate to specific position assignments.
17. End practice segments on the whistle – start new drill as soon as possible.
18. Always bring practice schedule with you to practice.
19. When working with other groups (example OL vs DL) get your group ready quickly – do not wait for the other group - reps are the most important thing.
20. The most important point to remember is; your coaching image can change the football life of your position players.
If The Dream Is To Become a Reality:
Building a Championship Football Program
1. Expect it to Happen – 150% Effort
• Talk and think in terms of success – believe it will happen
• Dream Big – Stay Focused
• Develop a Plan - Believe in It – Improve it Constantly
• Analyze and Make Our Plan Fit; It Must fit our personnel
• No One Person More Important Than The Team.
2. Develop a Great Learning Environment
• Involve Everyone in the Community
• Develop Players Who are Dedicated and Unselfish
• Sacrifice – Team – Hold the Rope
3. Always Stay Positive
• Always look for good – Attitude, performance, work habits, etc.
• Have discipline, be consistent.
• Make each player on our team understand that they have a role in the success of our team whether as a starter or as a back up.
• Accountability the key ingredient.
4. Have a Great In-Season
• This is where we must maintain the edge i.e. classroom, weight room.
• Our season must also be determined by the amount of work and sacrifice we develop in the in-season programs.
• Develop great Team Leaders, lead by example.
• Maintain Speed – Quickness – Strength – Unity – Mental Toughness.
Main Objectives of the In-Season Program
1. Mental Toughness
• Never show pain or defeat. Do all the little things right all the time.
• Defeat all negative thoughts. “When your body says no – your heart says, “go”!
2. Physical Strength and Quickness
• Weight Room, Classroom – “Championships are Made and Maintained here.
• Strength and quickness drills must compliment the schemes.
3. Intensity
• Everything is done at a high level of enthusiasm and competitiveness – Push each other.
• Never be satisfied.
• All out effort - All the time – 150% of every minute.
• Coaches and players must expect more of themselves.
4. Unity – Coaches and Players
• Always “US” and “WE” not “I” and “ME”. Make being on the TEAM the greatest experience of our athlete’s life.
• We are fortunate – God gave us the ability coach and our athletes the ability to play.
• Hard work together + Unity of Team. Encourage each other to work harder – the harder we work, the harder it is to surrender. Remember, if you don’t invest very much then losing doesn’t hurt very much, this applies to both players and coaches.
• As coaches we need to become more apart of our position players life’s.
5. The Difference Between Us and Them
• We do work harder – 100% them / 150% us.
• We play hard from first snap to last snap.
• Discipline
Never walk on the practice field, don’t be the one we must wait on.
Never Bend Down – resting hands on knees
Never Lean on Equipment
Always on One Knee
• With hard work we can accomplish it – it will be done. Football is no sport for a lazy coach or athlete.
• We will sweat the small stuff. The little things we do will make us champions.
• Our success – Our attitude – Our work habits. These are the choices we make. CHOOSE SUCCESS!
DEFENSE:
GENERAL STRUCTURE
• Huddle alignment, information conveyed by LB, procedure for breaking huddle.
• How plays are to be communicated to QB. Substitutions or signals.
• Snap Count.
• Audible System.
• Formations & Alignment.
• Personnel Groupings.
• Numbering System.
• Motion - Receivers & Backs.
• Defensive technique numbering system.
• Stance & Start - First steps
The following information are guidelines to consider when we game plan:
WHAT TWO COMPONENTS OF THE GAME MUST BE SUCCESSFUL FOR US TO WIN?
* Need to be better in 2 of the 3 to be successful.
A. Offense
B. Defense
C. Kicking
D.
WHAT TYPE OF GAME PLAN? CONSIDER: The following
• Are we favored?
• Are they favored?
Are we equal? Our strengths:
Defense
Offense
Kicking game
Numbers (substitutions)
Home field
Other
GAME PLANS: What approach will we take?
Conservative
Field position
Establish Run
Control clock
Wide open attack
Take chances
Exotics, formations/plays
Fakes/ kicking game
Go with what you do best
No changes
Stay fundamental
SCORING COMBINATIONS OFFENSE:
• Take a safety.
• Field goal or Touchdown. From where are we kicking?
• Two-point conversion. When to use it?
• How important is it to score first?
• How important is it to score with a big play following an opponent score?
EXAMINE END OF GAME OFFENSE.
• Two-minute offensive procedures.
• How to play the last minute of the game.
• Time outs left? Communication on time outs?
• Position of ball.
• How many points are needed?
• Substitutions?
• Conserve time or run clock down?
• Know how many time outs opponent has and how much time can be run off accordingly
OVERTIME:
• If we win the toss (defer)
• If they win the toss
SHORT YARDAGE SITUATIONS
• Aware of play action passes.
• Aware of “Big Play” possibility?
• Plays going to outside?
GOAL LINE PROGRESSION OF PLAYS “GOING IN”.
• Review all situations.
• Order of plays or calls (6yds. & in)(4 yds. & in)( 2 yds.& in)
• 3rd & 1 to go
• 4th & 1 to go
• QB sneak
GOAL LINE PROGRESSION OF PLAYS (Offense) “COMING OUT”.
• Review all situations.
• Order of plays or calls (1st&10 on the 1) (1st & 10 on the 3) (1st & 10 on the 5)
• Big play capability. Over the top pass, bootlegs, etc.
PRESSURE OFFENSE
• Check thoroughly- calls to counter them & situations to use.
AUDIBLES.
• Review exact procedures.
• How to get out of a bad call?
• Throw over the top?
KICKING GAME.
• Go after them.
• Punt Blocks
• Onside kick
• Plays from punt formation.
• Conservative, field position.
• Fair catch to receive “free kick”.
• Observe opponent kicking game during pre-game and game for timing and distance.
MOMENTUM CHANGERS.
• List in order.
• Do we want to start game with “big play” (blitz, stunt, etc.)?
PRE-GAME EMPHASIS & WARM UP.
• End of field for each team.
• Kickers on which side of field.
• Uniform change-ups (no pads, helmets, etc.)
• Review warm-up procedures and assignments. (Home & Away)
CHECK COMMUNICATIONS
• Press box to sideline.
• Sideline information to players on the field.
• Players designated to make penalty calls.
• Penalty decisions from sideline to playing field.
SUBSTITUTIONS
• Check thoroughly by position.
• Go over how much time each player should participate.
• Number of plays, series, etc.
• What situations plus chain of events would cause us to change our QB?
COIN TOSS / REVIEW
• Rule of thumb = DEFER – RECEIVE – DEFEND A GOAL. (never mention “kick”)
• Is wind a factor? Rain? Cold? Muddy field?
Would any of these affect choice of goal To Defend?
• Is possession primary? Strength of defense and kicking should determine.
• Do we want the wind in the 1st quarter, 4th quarter?
BENCH PROCEDURE
• Proper seating and sideline position for Offense, Defense, Kicking units.
• Placement of all personnel. (Coaches, trainers, equipment, etc.)
• Procedure for going on the field and coming off.
HALF-TIME PERSONNEL SEATING AND COMMUNICATION
• How long for half time?
• Physical layout for meetings and Training room.
• Three time blocks: (how long for each?)
• Players & trainers take care of themselves as coaches meet.
• 2nd half adjustments / possible 2nd game plan.
• Players & coaches questions and answers with different groups.
• Summation- Head Coach.
GAME PLAN SHEETS
STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES ON GAME DAY
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Running a successful football program at any level requires dedicated players, coaches, parents, boosters, and administrators. Games are not solely won on gameday; it is the day to day process of creating a winning and positive culture surrounding the football program. What makes football so unique are the life lessons, development of character traits, culture, and the structure of organizations. Football is a year around program in many cases. The off-season, summer, pre-season, and season all come with multiple phases and different challenges. Strong programs have the ability to distribute responsibilities and provide support and assistance to their student-athletes in many facets.
Assuming a position as the Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, or Defensive Coordinator comes with lengthy responsibilities. A coach would need to adapt to a new culture, expectations, and traditions. The off-season would be the best-case scenario for a new coach entering the program. It allows a respectable amount of time to have all involved adjusted before the season starts. By a coach assuming a position in the winter off-season phase, it helps with gaining respect and becoming a member of the program and community. Developing relationships with players in the off-season can be easier than meeting them weeks before the first game. Coaching is about building relationships and motivating student-athletes to achieve their greatest potential. Relationship building takes time, so starting in the winter would be the best.
A coach has the ability to help with seniors that have yet to sign or support them in their other sports. It means a lot to student but seeing their football coach support them on other athletic teams. Additionally, the Admissions Department is relatively busy during the winter processing application for prospective students. A coach can be of assistance when prospective students plan on playing football; it adds familiarity to the front gates of campus and can influence or leave a positive impression with prospects.
The winter is a great time to introduce the Leadership Academy for football players. Its purpose is to develop young men to become future leaders and impact their community in the best ways possible. This can be accomplished by inspiring student athletes to display a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and produce effective decision making. Students should aim to be a difference maker, innovator, generate a strong internal drive, and show the best version of themselves. Additionally, the Leadership Academy develops character traits that transition well to on the field performance, off-season preparation, and output in the classroom and community.
Coaches frequently tell athletes to become a student of the game. They should treat the Leadership Academy as a class. Unlike other classes that require test, quizzes, and homework, the Leadership Academy will consist of research and open discussion. With each new topic, the student athletes will find examples of each in real life, bring their findings to class, and discuss in groups. Projects will consist of narratives, testimonies, personal experience, example, and how best to apply the concepts covered over the past few weeks. The program will be productive for getting student athletes out of their comfort zone and strengthen their compassion and understanding of individuals outside of an athletic or core curriculum setting.
During the spring phase, student athletes to gain exposure in recruiting. This consist of 7 v 7 tournaments, college visits, and showcases. Within the program, coaches can use the spring to set up individual meeting and goal setting with team member. Martens (2012) stated,
“When coaches help athletes set realistic goals, athletes inevitably experience more success and feel more competent. By becoming more competent, they gain confidence and can tackle skills if moderate difficulty without fearing failure. They discover that their efforts do result in more favorable outcomes and recognize that falling short is most likely caused by insufficient effort” (p. 117).
Taking the time to meet and help path out a future is great for relationship building within the program. It keeps student athletes invested in the program, where they can develop a sense of ownership.
The summer phase allows for coaches to go back to the drawing board and modify where necessary. Since school is not in session, there is time to analyze the film, research opponents, and make sure incoming students are situated with classes, dousing, among other things. At an independent boarding school, the football roster could be distributed across the globe during the summer. Fortunately, there are still players that live close by and come to campus to lift and train. It’s a great opportunity for the coaches and players to bond and prepare for the approaching season. The players have the abilities to increase strength and speed, while coaches have the ability to evaluate the incoming talent. Depending on coaching philosophy, a coach can either mold and have players buy into their system or make a system suited for the skillset of the present team. This is a struggle that man coaches face; “My way or the highway”, might not win as many games as hoped. If a team has usually had pocket passing Quarterbacks and well-developed Tight Ends, continuing to run a Pro-Style offense works great. As the roster changes to a dual-threat Quarterback and a variety of Wide Receiver, a Spread Offense might be more effective. There is no need to completely change the identity of the program, but coaches should modify for the greater good of the program.
The next phase is Pre-season, where coaches put players in the right spot. Evaluating talent takes time, but it tremendously helps the team when players are in the best position. Coaches need to identify their best eleven on the field and put them in the best position to make plays, score points, create turnovers, and go 1-0 each week. Additionally, this is the time to stress the fundamental of blocking and tackling. These fundamentals can be accomplished by daily sled work and angle tackling drills. Along with the core fundamentals, coaches can implement game like situations. Two things that almost every will teams face is inside run and quick pass game. Effective drill two-way drills for these are a Flash drill and having an Inside run period. The Flash drill is a 3 v 3 perimeter situation involves a Corner, Outside Linebacker, and a Safety facing against a Wide Receiver, Slot Receiver, and a Running back. The offense will run a series of bubble routes, swing routes, and quick passes with the objective to score and the defense to stop them.
Since classes have not started, coaches and players will have plenty of time to watch and breakdown practice film. Players have this idea in their head of how they perform, so having footage is helpful with reality checks. This is allowing players and coaches to see what went well, and what improvements can be made. Part of the process of becoming a student of the game is frequently watching film and being receptive to feedback. In addition to strengthening the understanding of the game, it shows that dedication and effort is key in the classroom. Players should treat football as a class and these habits should parallel within academics. Campbell and Cooper (2010) stated, “Establishing discipline in any program starts in the classroom. There is no reason that we should not strive to be champions in the classroom, as well as champions on the playing field. Discipline in the classroom means discipline on the playing field” (p. 53).
Once the season comes around, the progress made in the off-season should reflect. Football programs should prepare to win, not simply prepare to play. The objective of the game is to score more point than the opponent. Coaches and player should prepare to do what is necessary to win. This includes a great look from the scout team, knowing all special teams’ alignment and assignment, understanding the call and checks, and determining the depth chart and rotation. Don’t prepare to play, prepare to win!
Work Cited
Brown, B. (2003). Teaching character through sport; Developing a positive coaching legacy. Monterey, CA; Coaches Choice.
Campbell, J. & Cooper, M. (2010). From resume to championship. Clovis, CA: JCFB Multimedia Instructional Guides.