#txhsfbchat Archive
A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.
Wednesday August 9, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
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Aug 9 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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Aug 9 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Tonight's topic is Coaching Your Position. We will address drills, player eval, and building togetherness
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Let's check in! Tell us who you are, where you coach, and what you coach!
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coachfisher_rp
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Aug 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
I'm Chris Fisher, the OL coach for Ridge Point HS in
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coach_harvey18
Aug 9 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Adam Harvey, DBs/ST, Cibolo Steele
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Aug 9 @ 9:05 PM EDT
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Aug 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Make sure you follow new coaches and engage!
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CoachFonville
Aug 9 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Dawson hs, defensive coordinator, lbs & rbs.
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Make sure you check for the follow up podcast with
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Aug 9 @ 9:07 PM EDT
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CoachU_
Aug 9 @ 9:08 PM EDT
Mauricio Upshaw here, Assit.HC Midwest City High, Midwest City, OK
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txhsfbchat
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
We will be using the Q1: A1: format for questions and responses. Let's get started.
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CoachRmcD60
Aug 9 @ 9:09 PM EDT
Ryan McDonald OL Mooresville HS IN.
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Q1: What drills do you focus on the first four days without pads? (diagrams encouraged)
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CoachRmcD60
Aug 9 @ 9:11 PM EDT
A1 footwork footwork footwork
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Aug 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
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CoachU_
Aug 9 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: I am coaching a new position (TE), so emphasis has been stance and stars for our fundamental runs and passes
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coach_harvey18
Aug 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
A1: We will revisit the basics beginning with footwork, tackling, and ball drills. We also do 1v1, 2v2, and pass hull w/offense.
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coachjdjones
Aug 9 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Jeff Jones, Garden City (TX)
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coachfisher_rp
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Aug 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1: On OL we focus on feet and walk through stunt pick up while executing each play. Creating muscle memory
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coachjdjones
Aug 9 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A1: lots of footwork drills, followed by ball handling (handoffs, pitches, etc)
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CoachFonville
Aug 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: great stance and technique with feet. A lot of technical things on reads at a teaching pace.
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IlyanMartinez
Aug 9 @ 9:15 PM EDT
A1: Formation Recognition, pursuit drills, motion Adjustments.
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
Josh Hadden. Co-OC/RB @ Silver Bluff HS in Aiken County, SC.
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Aug 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A1: RB: Ball security, footwork, and alignment
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Coach_SWilliams
Aug 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
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cvancleave09
Aug 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Chris VanCleave Harker Heights HS
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q2: What are your everyday drills for the entire season? (diagrams encouraged)
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txhsfbchat
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
WR work before pads
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sportsfam_5
Aug 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Coaching WRs I focus on pad level and releases Staying low and being physical.
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txhsfbchat
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Secondary skills to work without pads
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DRodiek
Aug 9 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Secondary: Start stance every day, BP steps, breaks, hip flips, in phase drills, 2-1 reads.
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A1,P2: 2-ball drill for option. 1st ball to QB w/ dive back mesh point. 2nd ball to QB w/ pitch man read. Use the snake/cones
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Aug 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Make sure you are including the hashtag for everyone to see your response!
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Aug 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
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Aug 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
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coachjdjones
Aug 9 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A2: cut blocking and open field tackling, no doubt (needs to be said that we are 6man, so these two things are important!)
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workthecut
Aug 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
Q2: we will do settle noose, qb/rb mesh, pursuit, tackle/take away circuit
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2: Steps, steps, and more steps. IZ, OZ, and Pass sets. Drive blocking, cut blocking, and play repetition
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:23 PM EDT
A2: This tweet plus bags: vertical, lateral, vertical/lateral combo, comes for cuts
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A1,P2: 2-ball drill for option. 1st ball to QB w/ dive back mesh point. 2nd ball to QB w/ pitch man read. Use the snake/cones
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:25 PM EDT
Cones*
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coach_harvey18
Aug 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: Everyday drills: footwork/tackling (M-Tue), ball skills (Wed). Pass hull (M-W). Position specific drills for gameplan (M-W).
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CoachU_
Aug 9 @ 9:26 PM EDT
A2: We work a drill called 4 cones. It focuses on making speed cuts and quick hands. It is our first drill of the day
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CoachFonville
Aug 9 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Bag drills and stance, read, fit drills
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
A3: Reach drill is very important to us since OZ is one of our best plays.
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sportsfam_5
Aug 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
WRs EDD. We start practice catching tennis balls. Then work pat n go. All before practice begins.
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Agree, gotta hit your Daily Musts!
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A2: Once pads are on, fit and finish for proper engagement is also a must
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txhsfbchat
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q3: What key phrases do you use to encourage/reinforce your players to perform?
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Just tweeted this, but I do my Daily Musts everyday. Here's tape:
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q2: What are your everyday drills for the entire season? (diagrams encouraged)
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coach_harvey18
Aug 9 @ 9:31 PM EDT
A3: Football posture! Be ready to make a play at all times, includes the caged lion concept between plays to amp up!
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
It is important for them to understand the why. Kids want relative information - why is this helping me? Why are we doing this.
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q3: What key phrases do you use to encourage/reinforce your players to perform?
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sportsfam_5
Aug 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
WRs. “Look the ball into the tuck!” “Pad level” “If you’re walking, you’re wrong”
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jjoyce09
Aug 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
A1: OL/DL stance and starts. Work footwork, pad level, and hand placement. Get down terminology.
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Coach_SWilliams
Aug 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A2: stance/start, tackling circuit, adjustment on cans vs offensive alignment, pursuit drill, takeaway circuits
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CoachJoshHadden
Aug 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
A3: Know your job, have the vision, focus, finish.
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Aug 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Couldn't agree more, Coach!
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workthecut
Aug 9 @ 9:33 PM EDT
Q3: we will use "10 +2 when doing dynamic warmup to encourage to go further past the line (of 10) yds.
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sportsfam_5
Aug 9 @ 9:34 PM EDT
Qbs. “Feet” and I ask them a lot of questions
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coachjdjones
Aug 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3: PRP (play-recover-play), basically forget about the last play (good or bad) and go on to the next
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:35 PM EDT
A3: 1000 steps-short choppy steps Look for work-don't block air pass pro Get run over slowly-if all else fails, get in the way
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CoachU_
Aug 9 @ 9:36 PM EDT
A3: TE - blocking, "Play like the man you want to be" "Stay engaged to the whistle" "Want to watch, buy a ticket"
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Aug 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
THIS is so important
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
It is important for them to understand the why. Kids want relative information - why is this helping me? Why are we doing this.
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q3: What key phrases do you use to encourage/reinforce your players to perform?
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Coach_SWilliams
Aug 9 @ 9:37 PM EDT
A3: "Bite the football" = helmet placement and pad level. "Drive For 5"= foot acceleration post contact. Too many to list!
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NineintheBox
Aug 9 @ 9:38 PM EDT
A1: can get a lot of tacking work done without pads, almost better without. Reinforce leverage, fit, and close.
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coachikeyray
Aug 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A1: (WR's) Proper takeoff. Breaking down in cuts. Lots of ball drills. Blocking.
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jjoyce09
Aug 9 @ 9:39 PM EDT
A2: OL-Down and dbl for IZ, pull and skip steps. DL-Starts, wrk block recognition against dbl, reach, down, trap
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- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q4: How do you evaluate/grade your players' performance?
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Coach_K_23
Aug 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
A2: DBs - W drill with ball thrown high, low, or bounced (to simulate INT or fumble)
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:41 PM EDT
A4: I watch film each week and provide notes to send to the OL. We also watch film together as a unit. I don't use a grade sheet
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Aug 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:32 PM EDT
It is important for them to understand the why. Kids want relative information - why is this helping me? Why are we doing this.
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txhsfbchat
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Q3: What key phrases do you use to encourage/reinforce your players to perform?
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coach_harvey18
Aug 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: I go back on Hudl, make notes, and share with each kid. I also have a weekly film session watching practice with the group.
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Aug 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q4: How do you evaluate/grade your players' performance?
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CoachU_
Aug 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: We watch film as a staff. We look for explosive plays, effort, and body language "Non verbal cues speak volumes".
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Coach_K_23
Aug 9 @ 9:42 PM EDT
A4: Alignment, Assignment, Execution, Effort
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jjoyce09
Aug 9 @ 9:43 PM EDT
A3: Kick out pull steps we "Open the door and punch the clown" "Need it" for relentless effort
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Coach_K_23
Aug 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A1: Teach the basics and emphasize effort. Need to make it muscle memory and build foundation be4 pads come on
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coachikeyray
Aug 9 @ 9:45 PM EDT
A2: (WRs) Ball drills coming at me and side to side with tennis balls and footballs. Blocking using sleds for 1 period.
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:46 PM EDT
Simple +/- : Alignm't, assignm't, & when applicable, did you make the play. In football, you either win or lose, no grey area.
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Aug 9 @ 9:40 PM EDT
Q4: How do you evaluate/grade your players' performance?
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CoachFonville
Aug 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT
"Let the elephants lead you to the circus" telling lbs not to watch the backfield against T/bone teams
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Aug 9 @ 9:47 PM EDT
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coachikeyray
Aug 9 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A3: WRs. Dont let it get in on ya. Chest over the knees (cutting). No block no rock.
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coachjdjones
Aug 9 @ 9:48 PM EDT
A4: not real big on grading players. I make notes and discuss it on Monday, then roll on
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sportsfam_5
Aug 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A4: I do a grade sheet. + for doing your job, - for anything bad.
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Coach_SWilliams
Aug 9 @ 9:49 PM EDT
A4: staff meets to discuss demeanor, culture, & successes/failures. OC/DC review & position coaches critique in group meetings
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Aug 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5: How do you build camaraderie within your position?
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workthecut
Aug 9 @ 9:52 PM EDT
Q4: we grade only for teaching. Grading and not making any changes for poor grades is useless. I agree w Coach Fisher
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The_Coach_A
Aug 9 @ 9:53 PM EDT
Unit meetings shouldn't consist of just 'ball & coach speak. TALK to your players & foster a family atmosphere. Add value!
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Aug 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5: How do you build camaraderie within your position?
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coach_harvey18
Aug 9 @ 9:53 PM EDT
A5: At the beginning of the year we have a get-together! We also just love each other up by giving shout-outs to one another!
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Aug 9 @ 9:50 PM EDT
Q5: How do you build camaraderie within your position?
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workthecut
Aug 9 @ 9:54 PM EDT
Q5: I encourage position coaches to share meal weekly with their unit. We get in Herd Groups in 2adays to develop relationships
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Aug 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A5: In our meetings we have a good time. We have an OL skit once a week for the team
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coachikeyray
Aug 9 @ 9:55 PM EDT
A5WRs.Give feedback evry rep.Hve the older guys help coach.If they miss a ball they got10 push ups.If I make a bad throw I got10
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GTCoachFlores
Aug 9 @ 9:56 PM EDT
A5: Love and Time spent with our guys on and off the field. It's a brotherhood... btw Jarrell Flores Georgetown HS
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Aug 9 @ 9:57 PM EDT
Great job! Lots of good stuff to use this season!
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Aug 9 @ 9:57 PM EDT
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Aug 9 @ 9:58 PM EDT
Thank you
@Sky_Coach
for supporting coaches and helping us make our players better!
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Aug 9 @ 9:59 PM EDT
Thank you
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Aug 9 @ 10:00 PM EDT
See y'all next week when
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