#GAHSFBCHAT Archive
Join us every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. ET as we share ideas and build our coaching networks. Created & moderated by @_CoachTSmith
Tuesday June 14, 2016
7:30 PM EDT
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Only 30 minutes until kickoff! Get your staff ready!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 7:50 PM EDT
10 minutes until kickoff!
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Jun 14 @ 7:57 PM EDT
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome coaches to another exciting session of
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. Tonight we will be discussing SPECIAL TEAMS!
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Let's begin with intros! Who's in the house tonight?
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Coach_Johnson7
Jun 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Van Johnson Douglas Co High School Douglas, Ga./QB's
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
We will use our normal Q1...A1 format tonight. Be sure to use
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in each of your post.
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Travis Smith AHC/OC Douglas County High School, GA
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Phillip Blacha, OL, Brookland-Cayce High, Cayce SC
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Matt Park North Forsyth WR/OC
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Coach Jonathan Davis, Defensive Line Coach, Westlake High School, Atlanta, Georgia.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Let's begin with intros! Who's in the house tonight?
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:02 PM EDT
@CoachBlacha
Welcome coach!
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Grant Myers DC and S&C Spalding HS Griffin GA
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CoachEddieYoung
Jun 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Eddie Young, HC/OC Lajeunesse HS, Windsor, ON
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Ryan Andrews Shiloh Head Coach
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Ahmand Tinker, AP, East Coweta HS
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big_peach_prep
Jun 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@artink67
welcome back coach!
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:04 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
glad to be back
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Keep those intros coming coaches...Q1 is on the way in 2 minutes.
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Southside_Nate
Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Nate Wardlaw AHS/OC at Jonesboro High School
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Don Jacobs, OC Batavia HS (OH)
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big_peach_prep
Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Michael Johnson Baldwin HS WR /Conditioning
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Great to see so many great coaches in attendance tonight! Let's have a good one coaches.
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big_peach_prep
Jun 14 @ 8:06 PM EDT
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What is your Special Teams philosophy? How do you approach Special Teams?
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avery_white55
Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Avery White. 5th year OL at Mercer. Aspiring coach checking in to network and learn.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
@avery_white55
welcome to the show!
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big_peach_prep
Jun 14 @ 8:08 PM EDT
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Special teams represents the 3rd aspect of the football game. Just as important as offense & defense
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
A1: don't get a kick or punt blocked, block a punt or kick, cause a turnover, 1 big ST play can change the outcome of a game
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CoachJTW
Jun 14 @ 8:09 PM EDT
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coach white DC
Southside_Nate
Jun 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: We want to precise in our Special Team phase of the game. It's just as important as OFF/DEF to us
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1. The most important element of the game. It can make up for a lot of missed offense or defensive opportunities.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I've believe that your best plays should be mixed in with a few young dudes to make a great unit since it's a part of the game
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: don't give up any points in the kicking game, put the O/D in great field position
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: We will pride ourselves solid coverage show extreme speed, power, and discipline (lane assignments).
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What is your Special Teams philosophy? How do you approach Special Teams?
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:11 PM EDT
very important factor. has cost us some very important games in the past
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1 Takes special type of kid that's willing to lay it ALL on the line. Want-To. Difference Maker in games. High Energy Kids Only
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: put it this way... We are doing special teams drills during summer practice... thas how important it is
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DrBThomas
Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Branden Thomas DB coach ELCA
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Also ensure favorable field position for offense and/or defense
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https://t.co/Q8L4QE8G2v
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What is your Special Teams philosophy? How do you approach Special Teams?
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Special teams are "special." Our HC (
@matt_lester_
) puts them at the start of practice. ALL coaches have a job in ALL ST.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: Special Teams are only as important as the HFC makes them. If the HFC emphasis them then everyone else will
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A1 Cont: Coverage teams must be on one accord. Must perform like worker ants. Know your job, and do your job precisely
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DrBThomas
Jun 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
All starts should be on special teams
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: I love 2 c HFC coaches coordinate their own special team units bcuz now everybody takes it serious or they will get fired!
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big_peach_prep
Jun 14 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Big Peach Prep and how we benefit High School Football Recruiting
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@InspireACG
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Off to a GREAT start fellas! Q2 on the way in 2 minutes.
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CoachTJones82
Jun 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Terry Jones AHC-OC Grady High Atlanta, GA
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Coach_CTyson
Jun 14 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Cantrell Tyson WRs/Safeties Coach Marion County High School (Guin,AL)
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
@Coach_CTyson
welcome coach
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CoachJTW
Jun 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
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. Monday ALL special teams... Tuesday punt and punt return, Wednesday kickoff and kickoff return. Thursday special teams again
Coach_Johnson7
Jun 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A1: special teams is a 1/3 of the game..can win or lose games...best guys on ST
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https://t.co/RyJcNulbwv
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What is your Special Teams philosophy? How do you approach Special Teams?
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InspireACG
Jun 14 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Good evening fellas.....Inspire
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: How do Special Teams fit into your weekly practice schedule? How much time each day? Which team each day?
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CoachTJones82
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A:1 Special teams win and lose games. I believe putting the best players on team but I want to smart about how many they are on
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A1: Never punt unless I have 2. Onside kick. Basically be agressive & have the best KR in the state
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https://t.co/hSc8mBEc6K
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What is your Special Teams philosophy? How do you approach Special Teams?
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fordtough301
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
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john ford, snappers and holders, RHS
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
@tbanks1906
what circumstances dictate that you "have" to punt?
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: 30 min walk through on Monday all phases. 2 on Tuesday & Wednesday
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https://t.co/XSLlTNNljF
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: How do Special Teams fit into your weekly practice schedule? How much time each day? Which team each day?
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InspireACG
Jun 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Definitely
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https://t.co/UIGJ3FT9IM
CoachTJones82
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A:1 Special teams win and lose games. I believe putting the best players on team but I want to smart about how many they are on
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@tbanks1906
how much time on Tuesday & Wednesday?
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
Me thinking my Jimmie are better than ur Joe's I guess. But I have went 4 it 4th and 15 from my 1.
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: beginning of every practice about 15 mins. Emphasizing precision and knowing what to do when things go bad
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: In the past, special teams is a Wed or Thurs component of practice at the beginning for about 20mins
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https://t.co/g8KE1yNg8T
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: How do Special Teams fit into your weekly practice schedule? How much time each day? Which team each day?
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: 15-20 minutes a day.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@tbanks1906
how much time on Tuesday & Wednesday?
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fordtough301
Jun 14 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2: Monday/Wednesday punt and kick off. Tuesday KOR/Punt Block. Will do live PAT/FG work this year everyday most likely
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CoachTJones82
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
When I become a HFC I will coordinate my own special teams. So I can coach all the kids and not just offense
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@fordtough301
like the idea of doing live PAT/FG...Kinda skeptical though. OL tend to get hurt with a lot of live reps there.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Monday: Punt, PAT/FG, Kick-off RT, Tue: Punt, Kick-off, Pat/FG block, Wed: Punt, Punt Return, Pat/FG, Thur: All
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2. Pre Practice is designated for kickers and catchers to get loose everyday. Right into any kicking game decided by he HC.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
@CoachTJones82
I like that mentality coach
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: In the past, ST is a Wed or Thurs component of practice at the beginning for at least 30-45mins
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https://t.co/g8KE1yNg8T
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Q2: How do Special Teams fit into your weekly practice schedule? How much time each day? Which team each day?
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A2: 20 minutes a day... 2 units a day...
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT
I have a great rhyme and reason
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2. We like to cover a special team everyday. Start practice with it. IT'S THAT IMPORTANT
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT
Monday & Tuesday- Punt/Punt Return (1st and 2nd Teams) Wednesday &Thursday- All Special Teams. Constant reps
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:21 PM EDT
@MatthewRPark
do you guys do positional drills during pre-practice as well?
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2: 12mins a day
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A2 Monday & Tuesday- Punt/Punt Return (1st and 2nd Teams) Wednesday &Thursday- All Special Teams. Constant reps
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:22 PM EDT
@CoachJTW
fake is part of repping punt
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
How many fake punts/FG will you take into any given game?
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
@tbanks1906
@CoachJTW
definitely a luxury to have
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gmanoneone
Jun 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Garrett Cox South Effingham HS sorry I'm late
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A3: we take all 3 from week 2 week maybe a special one.
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https://t.co/xxbMTgj18c
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
How many fake punts/FG will you take into any given game?
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
@gmanoneone
welcome to the show coach
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jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A1 games are won and lose in special teams... High importance placed on them!
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: About the first 25 mins. of practice are set aside for ST.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q3 on the way in 2 minutes coaches!
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: I think what u rep 4 the day depends on if u r in helmets, shells or full pads. I do kick-off & PaT/Block on Full pad days
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jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2 20 mins every session, generally at the start.. Big focus on kick off and return. My philosophy is punting is for quitters
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jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Joshua Faure - HC Northern Raiders (HS equivalent) AUSTRALIA
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:26 PM EDT
We used to keep 2 or 3 in the back pocket just in case! Certain emphasis placed on one based off film!
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https://t.co/dnjaRsbZWr
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:23 PM EDT
How many fake punts/FG will you take into any given game?
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q3: Do you use your starters on any Special Team? Why or why not?
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3 yes to starters bcuz it's the 3rd phase of the game
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: yes because numbers are limited. We also want the best guys on the field at all times. Best chances for big plays
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@artink67
All starters or do you mix in some 2nd & 3rd string guys?
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CoachK_NFA
Jun 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
I was Special Team Co. We did 15-20 min each day. Punt team was everyday because it's often used the most.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: Starters should be used where possible. Hard to find a spot for the "next best" kids when trying to win a game.
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3 Absolutely. Always have to put the best players that are the best FIT for that specific special team on the field!
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A3: The best 11 will play regardless! May throw some young guys in occasionally to get some Varsity time
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https://t.co/XdOWgZmuRi
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q3: Do you use your starters on any Special Team? Why or why not?
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
Punt and Kickoff get BEST players available, majority is starters. KOR /Punt Block a mix of backup/role players and starters
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
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Mix in some young guys especially sophomores if they are ready bcuz it keeps them hungry in the program
jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3 yes... We like to put the best players on the field. I will mix some 2nd and 3rd string in there too.. But like starters in
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:30 PM EDT
@artink67
i agree. Especially on Punt Block team
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3 With that said you may have some 2nd/3rd team O/D guys that are better on Special teams than those starters & have earned it
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@GrantMyers44
sounds like you learned from an old man
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3. We use the best players. Guys with speed, lane integrity, body control, great tacklers.I sure hope they're our starters.
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3. Cont -Great way for a 2nd string guy to fight his way on the field. A way to get a young kids feet wet on Friday.
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CoachK_NFA
Jun 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
I want the best 11 on the field. You can't hide scrubs on special teams. I want all players to buy in.
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
@artink67
I was groomed by some dinosaurs
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: if you can't start on at least 1 ST. Then u can't start here on either side. Probably 2
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https://t.co/IUik3oxe9i
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q3: Do you use your starters on any Special Team? Why or why not?
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A3: Yes starters play special teams... You will get subbed out on offense or defense before special teams
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@andrewsDBU
i agree
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: backups play. Experience is taught but starters play 2
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https://t.co/IUik3oxe9i
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Q3: Do you use your starters on any Special Team? Why or why not?
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A3: my concern is that playing all starters on all ST is that you will wear them down in the 4th qt if it's a tight game
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Off to a great start fellas. Keep sharing that knowledge. Q4 is 2 minutes away.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A3: ST where the opponent can't score points is where u can play some younger dudes
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fordtough301
Jun 14 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@MatthewRPark
Camdens coverage units were spectacular last year
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q4: How do you divide Special Teams duties amongst your coaches? Do you have a Special Teams Coordinator?
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
When I coached on Great teams, r young players took pride n ST & we rarely played starters bcuz da young players knew it's on me
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: HC dictates philosophy but we are very fortunate to have a former All American kicker as our ST coordinator
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4: I think just assigned a spot. I use to punt so I work with punters and punt team and punt return/block
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4: we have a STC but every coach is assigned 1 special team 2 help. I run punt though.
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https://t.co/PbyZkeNMfv
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q4: How do you divide Special Teams duties amongst your coaches? Do you have a Special Teams Coordinator?
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4. Every coach has a player to coach. During those periods it's the most important job for him. Coach the details hard.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
@wingtcoachdon
starters can be back-ups so when needed they know what to do
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:40 PM EDT
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https://t.co/ImfyLl5qAL
gmanoneone
Jun 14 @ 8:39 PM EDT
A4: yes we have ST coordinator, ST that tackle(punt, KO etc)are coached by Def coaches the others are by Off coaches
https://t.co/abUvbejwnL
coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4: In the past, there was always a Special Teams Coordinator with other coaches assisting him as needed
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https://t.co/cqkjPlVCU1
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Q4: How do you divide Special Teams duties amongst your coaches? Do you have a Special Teams Coordinator?
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A4 our HC Hannah Oversees them all here but we all have a different duty on each special teams unit.
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: we have a STC... he gices duties to other coaches... I manage all
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4 cont: each coach has an ST role, ex: I coach left side of punt team, KO gunner, TE on KOR, and Contain rushers on punt block
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4 Example: I'm responsible for Gunners on Punt/PR & Numbers 1 & 2 on Kick off teams.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: I like 4 coaches 2 coach all special teams 2 get maximum consistency on all ST bcuz some coaches don't take pride in them
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CoachK_NFA
Jun 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
A4: when I was HC I divided the ST among assistant coaches so they would have ownership and show the importance.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: Kinda like this, and we do have a ST coordinator.
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https://t.co/bVKIZvd40M
MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4. Cont- allows the coaches to put pressure on the other players not just the kicker.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:44 PM EDT
@artink67
Also VERY reasonable to think!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Coming down the home stretch coaches. Let's finish strong! Q5 on the way in 2 minutes.
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
@wingtcoachdon
I like that a lot makes it easier to coach position than a whole group of ppl
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SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Cameron Andersen, Head Football Coach, Gooding High School Senators, Gooding, Idaho.... Sorry I am late!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:46 PM EDT
@SenatorCoach
welcome to the party coach
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q5: When do you begin working on Special Teams?
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coachjdavis_
Jun 14 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: ST is something that is installed after camp but b4 the season. In season is just constant review
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q5: When do you begin working on Special Teams?
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SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A1: We practice specials every day! One of the most important dynamics of the game! Must be sound in this phase!
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gmanoneone
Jun 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: we do some in spring mainly for the spring game but work some drills starting next week. Always on our minds though
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
@CoachBlacha
Used to have a HC who assigned a ST to each coach. Liked the idea, but prefer that each coach has a job on each ST.
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BrockWillis
Jun 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Special Teams might not be a 1/3 of the game from a play perspective. But more than 1/2 the game from a yardage perspective
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: Spring ball... Continue into summer thru season
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: Been working punt team since spring. FG Kicker comes to summer workouts 8-10 and when we are on the field he kicks FG solo
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: Day 1, has to be near perfection anytime we use them. Can't give up the big play that can cost us ultimately
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tbanks1906
Jun 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: already started
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q5: When do you begin working on Special Teams?
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jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A4 we have STC and he oversees everything, then we have specific unit coaches. D coaches for punt and KO, O coaches for return
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 14 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: We will not start until July camp. SO much to do!
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
@wingtcoachdon
I agree I like working with a small group. Large group is much harder especially when all do something different
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jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5 generally a month out from the start of the season
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: Work year round 😂😂😂
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: what 2 on 1 rule
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SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A2: Every day we do a specials circuit. We rotate kids through different drills at tempo focusing on a different area...
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Final Question in 2 minutes coaches!
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CoachK_NFA
Jun 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
A5: I like to do Indy and small groups for ST just like O or D during preseason.
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:53 PM EDT
A5. Needs to be part of install just like offense and defense. Start with Punt,PR, KO, KOR, FG. RIght after board drills DAY 1.
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SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A3: We use our D starters! If you can't play D, you shouldn't be on specials. Will use playmakers as returners.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q6: How do you get kids excited about playing on Special Teams?
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jwfaure
Jun 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6 we hand out a ST game ball, and assign a ST "captain" .. gets the kids to wanna work hard on ST
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GrantMyers44
Jun 14 @ 8:56 PM EDT
A6: I believe players are a reflection of their coach, if you're excited and show passion about ST then they will too.
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: incorporating young kids that r back-ups, they will be excited bcuz it's their time 2 SHINE!
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MatthewRPark
Jun 14 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6. Have a ST player of the week. Give them a gift card, t-shirt etc. make it a big deal to the team overall. Show film
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: Create names 4 each ST units & make t-shirts 4 each starting unit, if u lose ur job then u lose ur shirt!
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CoachBlacha
Jun 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: big piece of wood that is given out to the hardest hit of the week. Everyone wants that piece of wood
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SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A4: Every coach on staff is privileged to get to coach during our specials circuit... The players see it and know importance!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
Great job tonight, as usual, coaches. Let's keep the conversations going. Follow your fellow coaches and expand your networks!
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A6 Show enthusiasm and pride when teaching them special teams. Reward with helmet stickers. Recognize great technique/moments
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
@artink67
love that idea. We had names when i was in HS
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andrewsDBU
Jun 14 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A6: Special team awards... Captains... meals... youngins eager to prove themselves...
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Coach_CTyson
Jun 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT
I wonder am I the young buck of
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... Age 23, just completed year 1.
gmanoneone
Jun 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A6: calling them starters goes a long way especially for the young guys or backups on O and D
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get to eat pregame meal first too
_CoachTSmith
Jun 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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artink67
Jun 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A6: Kids hate & don't understand ST so make it fun & serious 2 achieve results
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Jun 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A5: Work on base fundamentals that are universal to specials and D/O over summer... Begin scheme install during 2-a-days...
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Coach_CTyson
Jun 14 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Boom! You hit it right on the head coach!
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CoachJohnson_13
Jun 14 @ 9:00 PM EDT
If you don't get fired up about special teams you can't expect them too 🤐
SenatorCoach
Jun 14 @ 9:03 PM EDT
A6: It is done every day and coached by all coaches so kids know that we believe it is important. They know we don't waste time!
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