#txhsfbchat Archive

A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.

Wednesday May 23, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:01 PM EDT
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  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Tonight our topic is How we decide and divide our teams...looking for a great chat to see how our teams get put together as we head into the summer before the season starts in the fall #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    @kdawgswift AD/HFC Gold Beach HS, Gold Beach, Oregon. 30 years coaching from small college DIII tolast 17 years #RuralHSFootball SoCal to Oregon in 97. Avid fisherman, and old longboarder #txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Let's keep checking in! Introduce yourself and where you coach! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    This is @coachfisher_rp the OL coach at Ridge Point in MoCity, TX, founder and caretaker of #TXHSFBCHAT I also like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain
  • CoachRmcD60 May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Ryan McDonald OL Indian Creek HS Indiana #txhsfbchat
  • MyGAOnline May 23 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Zach Herbst Cypress, Tx #TXHSFBCHAT Founder of @mygaonline. Ever wanted to hire a GA as a high school coach? Well, now you can. check out https://t.co/YT1nbFlVU4
  • MyGAOnline May 23 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat, @coachfisher_rp
  • CoachReid_5712 May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Cody Reid, volunteer assistant, RBs/ DL coach, Oakdale Middle School, Rogers, AR #txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    We're having a classic 5 Question chat tonight! Make sure you answer each Q and include the hashtag in all your tweets! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Let's get going! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Can do no Tequila yet and all showered up #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q1: How many teams do you have in your program (9th, JV, VAR) and how many players do you keep on each team? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CoachRmcD60 May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 We try and have 3 and we do not cut anyone if they come out and meet the mandatory expectations they are in team #Txhsfbchat
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • tbanks1906 May 23 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: we don't cut have about 100 kids and 3 teams. Some years JV can be a struggle of young talent is better than older. Stuggling between keeping 9th or not #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coachjlord May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Jacob Lord DC Jeff Davis Georgia #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: We have 5 teams, but will expand to 6 when we have over 100 freshmen. Varsity can be anywhere from 40-65, and subvarsity teams, usually no more than 50 #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: We presently have 30 kids in our #RuralHSFootball program, we field 1 team that will play varsity games on Fridays and a JV or Reserve game of only 2 quarters on Monday. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Tonight our topic is How we decide and divide our teams...looking for a great chat to see how our teams get put together as we head into the summer before the season starts in the fall #TXHSFBCHAT https://t.co/jefRGua0uG
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: This is coachfisher_rp the OL coach at Ridge Point in MoCity, TX, founder and caretaker of #TXHSFBCHAT I also like pina coladas and getting caught in the rain
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Let's keep checking in! Introduce yourself and where you coach! #TXHSFBCHAT https://t.co/C5gE8PbraX
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: We're having a classic 5 Question chat tonight! Make sure you answer each Q and include the hashtag in all your tweets! #TXHSFBCHAT https://t.co/BjVeVAGrpD
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q1: How many teams do you have in your program (9th, JV, VAR) and how many players do you keep on each team? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • JerodBrown_ May 23 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    Oh my god that’s a dream. We’ve got about 60 total kids. No 9th grade team. Just JV & Varsity #txhsfbchat
    • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1: We have 5 teams, but will expand to 6 when we have over 100 freshmen. Varsity can be anywhere from 40-65, and subvarsity teams, usually no more than 50 #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CoachReid_5712 May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    The high school that the middle school I coach at feeds into has 9th, JV, and varsity. The numbers fluctuate for 9th are around 40 or so, JV and varsity combined total about 70 plus, maybe more. #txhsfbchat
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    We're a big school...will have almost 3000 on campus next year and over 200 in the program #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @JerodBrown_
  • MyGAOnline May 23 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A1 Do the best to keep 5 and keep as many kids as you can that can get quality reps and grow as football players. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    LOL I remember those days in SoCal , 2 freshman teams, JV of 40 to 50, Varsity of 40 to 50 #TXHSFBCHAT , I think it is even more impressive that all the coaches in TX are on staff in some capacity. Positive Relationships will prosper in this environment in MHO
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • wmcaldwell70 May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Matt Caldwell - HFC/AD George County HS (MS). A1 - We have a separate 9th grade team that usually has 30-35. JV/Var is around 65-70. They guys that don’t play much on Friday night, play JV on Monday night. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Having coaches on campus all day is very important, IMO as well. Helps build relationships and encourage the student part of the athlete #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @kdawgswift
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    9 - 12 or 10 -12 Coach ? #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat, @JerodBrown_
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q2: What do you use to evaluate your players in order to justify their placement? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • tbanks1906 May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Spring Football, Summer Workouts #txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    #AbsoluteTruth something we are sorely missing on West Coast #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    9-12 #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @kdawgswift, @JerodBrown_
  • coach_harvey18 May 23 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Adam Harvey, DB/ST Cibolo Steele Sorry I’m late! A1: We have 2 freshmen (40-45 each), 2 JV (30-40 each), and Varsity carries 70-80 #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2; A pulse LOL we pretty much have to make our athletes from ground up. Best athlete at QB because of Veer Scheme, create linemen regardless of size, & think outside the box it's #RuralHSFootball you can when state with 145 lbs. Fullbacks & OLBs & 155 pound OL #TXHSFBCHAT Crazy
  • MyGAOnline May 23 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A2 Everyday is going to be an evaluation and you can always look at back at film whenever you can. But what usually sets the kid apart is how the position coach feels about how much they know about the game and their position #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • CoachNoon45 May 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Summer workout effort and attendance in terms of consistency, practice film and consistent effort leading up to game. #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2: We use off season and spring ball to evaluate. We film practice every day during the spring, and the kids receive constant feed back about how they are doing and where they stand. Most of the decisions shouldn't be shocking #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q2: What do you use to evaluate your players in order to justify their placement? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q3: How do you inform the players of their placement? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coach_harvey18 May 23 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    We evaluate by practice everyday. The 3 items they are placed by are: Assignment - How well they do their job. Age - If two are equal, we generally go with the younger Player. Attitude- At the end of the day, the guys we can count on are going to play. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coach_harvey18 May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    We will post depth charts at the beginning of spring and fall camp. Then it is all through one-on-one meetings. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: We meet with each kid individually with their position coach and inform them of their placement and where they fit on the team to maximize their skills and playing opportunity #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CoachNoon45 May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: position coaches inform their players of starters and who's next after we as a staff have discussed in game planning #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • CoachMckieJr May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    #AirRaidChat #txhsfbchat Ron Mckie QB/OC Crestwood High School in Sumter, SC
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: We post a weekly depth chart starting in June (end of spring ball) to end on season in Fall. Most of our kids already have it figured out by who gets reps in practice with first team. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coach_harvey18 May 23 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    I do have one-on-one end of spring meetings with my guys #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • tbanks1906 May 23 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: 9th graders know because unless u get Varsity reps you play JV. We post weekly varsity rosters and tell kids who plays JV that week #txhsfbchat
  • CoachMckieJr May 23 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    #txhsfbchat Q3) Depth chart at the beginning of each week. Normally doesn't change that much though
  • chemdad1 May 23 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A3: position coaches let players know, also post depth chart and everyone is in same locker room@until we pull varsity into theirs. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm May 23 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q3: How do you inform the players of their placement? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q4: How do you use player placement to develop depth? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • chemdad1 May 23 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4: can’t get better if you aren’t playing, so hope to maximize reps on subvarsity. Also make drills and practice competitive. No spot is safe. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coach_harvey18 May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4: The most important thing is reps. We will put our top 3 at the position on Varsity, then 4 and 5 are typically JV starters if they are underclassmen. I want my young guys on the field seeing it at some level. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CoachNoon45 May 23 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4: try to not place two kids the same grade in the same spot to develop overall depth. Also have to understand a kid may be one position now but move to another based on need i.e. DE to DT because of increase size safety to olb because he has a forward first instinct #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: This is where we get weird at small rural level, while I love the Veer. I love it most for it's simplicity which means all my OL can play OG or OT or even a TE or C. We have to do it that way cuz we are injury away from disaster #TXHSFBCHAT our kids learn several positions
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • CoachHolmG May 23 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Dave Holmgreen Buda-Hays Tx Linebackers #txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A4: We want our kids to get as much playing experience as possible, so part of team placement is where they can help the program and develop as a player the best. Our JV players are coached by the varsity and coaches, so they can work with and against top players #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 May 23 @ 9:47 PM EDT
  • CoachHolmG May 23 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A1: We have 2 fresh. teams, 2 JV teams and Varsity. We try 2 maintain at minimum 2 deep across the board but when eligibility checks come out it’s different. That being said I won’t advise moving a kid up 2 fill numbers if he is not ready to play at that level. #txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q5: Does the player have the opportunity to play his way up a team, or does it depend on the roster situation? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CoachHolmG May 23 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q2: We evaluate everyday during practice and we film every practice. We film with drones and end zone tower cams. There is also offseason evaluation to determine work ethic and dependability #txhsfbchat
  • CoachNoon45 May 23 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    If you're going to promote competition and growth you have to let kids have a chance to prove themselves with in reason. Still better to get a lot of PT vs little to none to develop skills #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    We will also make the unusual Freshman or Sophomore starter play some quarters with his class on Mondays during reserve JV games - to keep class unity and to keep kids humble and not big headed problems as juniors and seniors #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • chemdad1 May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5: Once the season starts, it’s pretty locked in barring injury. I don’t think it’s good to have a kid moving up and down, but I will tell a kid that could move up that the chance is there, but usually will do that sooner than later #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coach_harvey18 May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5: From top to bottom we always want the best players on the field. No one’s job is ever completely safe! You’d better bring it everyday. I have had 3 D1 DBs the past two seasons and this still rings true! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • tbanks1906 May 23 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5: Of course! We tell JV kids all the time you want more time on varsity go show you don't belong on JV, our roster can change weekly #txhsfbchat
  • CoachHolmG May 23 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3: Personally I am a no nonsense guy. I tell them where they sit and what they need to do to get more playing time. #txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift May 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A5: at our school kids can play up easily and are all a injury or eligibility issue away from #NextManUp #TXHSFBCHAT if we have 30 on our roster all 30 will see varsity time and the earlier they see it the faster they get comfortable with it and competing
  • CoachHolmG May 23 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: you don’t get better watching someone else play. If you have a soph or Jr that is good enough to be on varsity but won’t get significant playing time bc of depth in that position, I advocate putting him on JV to get reps and develop him for next year. #txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator May 23 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Great job tonight! Love how we give our players great opportunities! #TXHSFBCHAT
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