#swarmfbchat Archive

The ONLY defensive-themed chat on Twitter! Talking all things Defense and Game Planning. Tuesdays at 9pm EST.
Tuesday April 4, 2017
9:00 PM EDT
  • godalwayzfam1st Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Kyle Suttles D.C. at Grand Island Northwest (NE). 🚣 #RTB #swarmfbchat
  • participatechat Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome Coaches to the Tuesday night #swarmfbchat - Great to have you - please check in and say HI - Time to give the D some love!
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Make sure you follow each other; like/retweet as much as possible more max exposure! Use #swarmfbchat in all tweets!
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Carson Stewart, DB coach at Fort Hill HS in Cumberland, MD. Looking forward to the #swarmfbchat tonight!
  • Coach_ZC Apr 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Zach Carlton - DC/DBs - Palmer Ridge HS, CO #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Apr 4 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Alex Duda - Defensive Coordinator, Dearborn HS (Dearborn, MI) #swarmfbchat
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Zane Quesenberry, DC/DBs, Auburn HS, VA #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Tonight, we are talking about those little things we do to give our boys on D an advantage mentally #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Jeff Lutt DC & GBLB Coach Great Bend HS, KS #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Jeff Rogers, DC Armstrong HS, Plymouth MN, #HuntthePrey #Swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Freezy Smalls II, LB coach at Jack Britt HS, Fayetteville, NC #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Vin DiGaetano Def Assistant @Wagner_Football #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Ben Clubb, Linebacker Coach at Balko HS! Been a few weeks since I've been on #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Ryan McCartney Host of #swarmfbchat DC at Seymour HS, IN 20+ years in coaching
  • coachjsam Apr 4 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Joseph Sam LBs/DC at Mansfield Legacy Mansfield, TX #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Q1 will be coming up in a few minutes - I'm looking forward to reading the responses tonight - mental aspect is important #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Jason Wilson, DL at Birmingham Groves HS (MI) #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBakk Apr 4 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    DB DLine - MSU DC - FIFC #swarmfbchat
  • coachsaintlouis Apr 4 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Romison Saint-Louis, DC Elkhart Memorial HS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Andy Pierskalla, DC, Osseo HS, Osseo, MN #swarmfbchat
  • SharonCoach Apr 4 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Chris Wallace OC and OL/DL West Middlesex Big Reds. PA. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Andy Swedenhjelm DC/LBs Newton High School Newton, IA #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Q1: Do you give your D unit a nickname/slogan/break on something special (acronym for example) - to give them an identity? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Bobby Curran Special Teams Coordinator Linebackers Coach Gilman School Baltimore, MD #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Nick Truesdale Wapakoneta High School Ohio #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Absolutely! I let them decide, but they have to say it and LIVE IT! Even if/when times are rough #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1: Not surprisingly, we call ourselves The Swarm - it's an attitude we carry; gonna hit you over & over with mult. hats #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1) In 2008 we hired an OC who breaks huddle with "SCORE". We said, why not defense too? So we break with "SCORE" No nickname. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: we are the Darkside and we wear black practice jerseys and we preach that being on the darkside is special and an honor #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: We break out to SPEARS! We have spears on our helmets. Means get 11 to the ball in a bad mood. Also love speed kills! #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1. D wears black in practice. So we are the Blackshirts. Plus I'm a Husker fan so it fits. Lol Break on "Bring The HEAT" #swarmfbchat
  • coachtanis Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1) MSU does a Defensive Blue Print that the kids come up with! I think it is great. #swarmfbchat
  • brgredd Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Our DC @MightyJoe54 gives out a T-shirt with our nickname on it #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBakk Apr 4 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Absolutely!! #BlackShirts #ALLIN #BrotherHood #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Pretty cliche.. "DB U" need something new this year. Last year, kids bought in to being part of a "U" where we were A unit #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • BenClubb32 Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1: Yes, the Goon Squad! Used it from weights one day, and it just stuck #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Do you give your D unit a nickname/slogan/break on something special (acronym for example) - to give them an identity? #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 cont... HEAT has a word for each letter. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1) Talk lot about "chasing excellence" want to start a new slogan this year #HuntthePrey #Swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A1 never even thought about this to be honest. we are still putting things together for a defense.. @CoachBFri29 #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Do you give your D unit a nickname/slogan/break on something special (acronym for example) - to give them an identity? #swarmfbchat
  • tothehouse Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #hitstick that we give to the toughest guy of the week in practice. It's got this logo on it. D man has to take it everywhere. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Geesh - already thinking about stealing some of these! #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1) We are the Swarm (Selfless Warriors that are Agressive, Relentless and Mentally tough) #swarmfbchat
  • kevinsteinfb Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1) We do not give Off, Def or Special Teams a name because we do not Platoon. We want them to work together. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1) Also do a little chant with the D. Got from another school few years back. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBFri29 Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    DC Brian Frierson Jack Britt High, Fayetteville NC #swarmfbchat
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: Our defense must operate as 1 and everyone must do their part. Break down is "Together on Family" #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: 203 D, temp. water boils in Monument, CO. We set the temp., if steam can power a train it can power us to be the best. #Swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Brandon Cherry, HC Alcorn Central HS, MS #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1) Now, I've created a mantra for the DL. We live by "4 and 1". Get shirts at end of camp for varsity DL with it. #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1: "Be Bad"... you can't be on D and be "good"... you need to have bad intentions every play. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    We don't have a special mantra or slogan. Love the head man's philosophy of FAMILY #Swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1- Gata, new this year from Bishop Gorman, means "get after their asses" #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Apr 4 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: Pioneer Dawgs. The plan is to get shirts for the D Player of the week. #swarmfbchat
  • godalwayzfam1st Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    We don't... but we should. Our defensive position sets have names 4 themselves... but we need a name 4 our unit as a whole. #swarmfbchat
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1 cont: I also like for each position group to create their own identity/ breakdown as well! #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1) definitely, even at a small school w 2 way players.. used Landsharks for years stolen from Ole Miss.. used the hammer year, #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Sorry late, Ryan Desrochers DC/LB coach Millennium High School, Goodyear Az #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A) gave out shirts to the D only, not for sale to anyone and had to start on D to earn it.. it's an identity #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Q2: Just came to mind: anyone give out D awards/decals per week/game? How do kids respond? #swarmfbchat
  • coachtanis Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #swarmfbchat I just googled both of those. They give kids complete ownership and they create it. Then coaches hold them to that standard.
    In reply to @tabs052, @rmacblue
  • NotSpelledSean Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A1) For db's the break down is "slow feet don't eat, slow feet get beat". The players love it. They shout to each other #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A1) Linebacker wise we call ourselves the L-Beasts #swarmfbchat
  • Dsell75 Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A1: We do not have a nickname or slogan. I would like to incorporate something to give them an identity. #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      Q1: Do you give your D unit a nickname/slogan/break on something special (acronym for example) - to give them an identity? #swarmfbchat
  • RogerBurtonwphs Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Roger Burton West Point MS checking in late .. #swarmfbchat
  • coachsaintlouis Apr 4 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A1: We are called the Boom Squad. Planning on have each position group come up with own names for season #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: I haven't given out awards/decals - I may do that based on these responses - I think it could give players a mental edge??? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2)Helmet stickers for team and group goals (i.e. Block a punt). Crunch bars and Pay Days for big hits/plays. #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2) We didn't last year, but are interested this year. #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: I always like my LBs to break out to War Daddies. it's a mentality. Every snap we're going to war #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2)Sledgehammer- biggest hit, lunch box- production award, handcuffs- most takeaways. #Swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: we use the Buckeye criteria for pride stickers but only give out if we win! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Apr 4 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A2: We give out Bone Decals for Defensive/Offensive Goals & Individual Accomplishments. Very competitive! #swarmfbchat
  • RogerBurtonwphs Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A1: Our Defense likes to break it down on Dominate! A2: For the DL I like to grade the film and give them a report card #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Absolutely! Helmet stickers if we use them. Most tackles, best hit, turnover opportunities #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: Done a bunch of different ways. Guys love it. Important is to define and set a standard #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Apr 4 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A2: We do helmet stickers weekly and also defensive awards. Seems to boost morale for the unit #swarmfbchat
  • coachtanis Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    We do it with each position group & overall side of the football @ r overnight summer camp. Best results are when kids own it! #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @tabs052, @rmacblue
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2. LBs use GBLBs each day. Varsity guys get a GBLB shirt. We give out Helmet stickers for D goals, # of tackles, take aways #Swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Carried a hammer out of tunnel, player that carried it was D player of the week, decals given out based on team D goals e/ week #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2) Kids have to nominate each other for Crunch bars or Paydays. Makes films engaging on Sat AM 😀 #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2 I have seen kids hoop and holla for stickers.....its ridiculous what they will do for stickers haha #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Thinking about different jerseys, black for biggest hit, run a 3-4 so our dl need love with a green jersey, highest grade #swarmfbchat
  • CoachCurran42 Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Players will call it out during games! Gets them so hyped!! #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2: "MAD" stickers on D, Red Sledge Hammer (weekly). "Hit Man" and DPOY (end of year). Kids love it! Incentive to go to work! #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachBullNY Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Harris Hawks... they fight their prey in packs just like a defense should #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2: Hoping to do a chart with our defensive goals on it & if we make the goal that week our logo will fill that space. #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Apr 4 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    We give out awards but no stickers. MVP and Big Hit. #Swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    We once removed our LOGO from our helmets at halftime (yeas ago) because we didn't believe they earned them 😳 #swarmfbchat
  • Dsell75 Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2: We are going to do helmet stickers next season. I have done a hammer award for my lineman before. It was like gold to them.#swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Wild Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Juggling my 3 day old daughter and being on tonight. Glad to finally get back. Josh Wild HC Park View HS VA #swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2. We give out helmet stickers based on defensive goals. Also gave out wrist bands for guys who earned them. Black for my LBs #swarmfbchat
  • kevinsteinfb Apr 4 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A2) Decals...Yes. Forced Turnovers & Turnovers. Team Award for # of Yards allowed Rush/Pass. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A2- d creates goals at senior retreat and we track them weekly #swarmfbchat
  • coachjsam Apr 4 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2: we do give a G award (only sticker we give on either side) for the most effort given in a game if there is one #Swarmfbchat
  • coachsaintlouis Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2: Have not in the past. HC will implement this year. I think our players will love it. Looking forward to it. #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A2. Cont ... We have a chart in our locker room & goals are changeable each week based on Type of O we will see. Kids lock in. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    Q3: Do you prepare at practice to gain a mental edge? 1/2 line, 1/2 skelly, in-run, out-run, field vs boundary?What works? #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A2 only time we do give stickers is if we WON.... #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    Q3 cont: Or do you do everything MOF and full team? How do you emphasize the mental aspect during practices? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Apr 4 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A1: RATT- Relentless, Angles, Tackle, Takeaway #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • coachjsam Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: you get what you emphasize #Swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: We have a fair balance of all. With smaller numbers we are pretty well rounded in those areas #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Apr 4 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A3: 3 major Ts to develop confidence in:tackling, takeaways and third downs #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      Q3: Do you prepare at practice to gain a mental edge? 1/2 line, 1/2 skelly, in-run, out-run, field vs boundary?What works? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Apr 4 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    I have, I don't typically, but you earn your decal... each coach can hand one out per day throughout camp #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3) Kids must know what they'll see by Thurs. This D/D, this personnel, this formation, what's the play? What's our call? #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 I truely believe this starts with our meetings, we are building an ATTACK mentality and every other word they see is ATTACK #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3-we got tired of getting upset at scout team we go best on best and keep score, we use actual plays and reads for Indy #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3)We do a little bit of all. Inside run, team pass, team, team run. We are planning on doing more 1/2 field passing this year #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Apr 4 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3 cont: control small aspects in pods #SWARMFBCHAT work little groups together
  • CoachBakk Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    In/Out Hull, Skelly, Team, Scripted D&D, Field/Boundry/MOF #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A4: Our Mental Edge starts in the Film Room! Film is HUGE for our program. Our kids buy into the #KnowYourOpponent Philosophy! #swarmfbchat
  • kevinsteinfb Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I asked Ckach Mac to ask something like this. We have always been MOF 11 on 11. Much do you do 1/2 team or on hashes? #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3 cont. we truely want our kids to believe in what we do so we harp on them about attention to detail and getting after it #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3: We work field/boundary/MOF. 1/2 skelly routes on air with QB's, DB's, WR's, LB's, & RB's. Broken down plays=high retention #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3. Mix it up with 7v7, inside run, special play type sessions. Move the ball duting team. Not always MOF at 40. Lots Form Rec. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3) One game in past 3 years where opponent threw curveball at us. Our kids' confidence comes from knowing what to expect. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachHays13 Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Everything is team, inside, outside, 7 v 7, but also hash MOF and D&D #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Dsell75 Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A3:Mostly in-run and skelly. Would like to do more out-run in the fall. Ball on all hashes. D/D situations also. 3v3 also. #swarmfbchat
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:27 PM EDT
      Q3: Do you prepare at practice to gain a mental edge? 1/2 line, 1/2 skelly, in-run, out-run, field vs boundary?What works? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBFri29 Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    That and flying to the ball no loafs #SWARMFBCHAT
    • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      A3 cont. we truely want our kids to believe in what we do so we harp on them about attention to detail and getting after it #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3) Also our Safeties and Outside LBs are field/boundary so moving the ball around is essential to get them different looks #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDuda Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: Our Mental Edge starts in the Film Room! Film is HUGE for our program. Our kids buy into the #KnowYourOpponent Philosophy! #swarmfbchat
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: Anytime we are in small group or team drill we treat it like pursuit drill. Must train our minds to swarm to the ball! #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3: Pretty balanced up, will work D&D / GL situations different days. Thursday situational script before Friday game.#swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3) I script team, skelly, inside run vs opponents based on top plays and what down they run them the most. #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3: Rep D&D and formation along with 1/2 skelly routes on air. Extra re-inforcement. When will I see what when? They ask often. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBFri29 Apr 4 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A3 Our mental edge comes from knowing alignment and assignment. Getting everyone in the right place at the right time #SWARMFBCHAT
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    loafers are considered #TRAITORS #SWARMFBCHAT
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3 cont: we start prac w/ 6 updown to be completed at end of prac. Up down comes off for forced TO or great effort in team/SG #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3) we script EVERYTHING. I do inside run, LB coach does team, DB does smelly. We move hashes and D/D throughout. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A3) cont. I put the offensive plays in script then I make Defensive calls blindly by D&D given to me by our DL coach. #Swarmfbchat
  • NickyT4098 Apr 4 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A3:Heavy film session on Mondays and https://t.co/3O4FuwbVfx sessions all week each period.We have smart kids that learn quick #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A3) Mix 7v7 and inside runs, 2 groups of LB rotate, Dline and Seconday get double work, this is after fundamentals and EDD, #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A3: AAA: Alignment & Assignment Always. 1) Know and understand the call. 2) Recognize formation. 3) Align properly. 4) Execute #swarmfbchat
  • ColbryL Apr 4 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Colbry Lathan Assistant Coach Okolona High School (MS) #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A3 cont) bring it together to introduce formation tendencies at beginning of week then work situational tendencies later #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Q4: Who does mental reps ON the field? With bags, chairs, cans? ASKA? How prepared is your D mentally? #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A3 cont.... script each session. Put us some bad calls on Tues & best calls on Weds to gain confidence. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A3 don't) Thursday is mental work, line the o formation up and ask each kid what plays we're looking for #swarmfbchat
  • RogerBurtonwphs Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A3 extra: We all must remember that you cannot under any circumstances let your opponent run the 🏈 on u.. even in today's game!#swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q4: usually at least 1-2 cans period a day. Important that EDD changes up to reflect correction or progression within the plan #swarmfbchat
  • CoachJPWilson Apr 4 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A4) We do prepractice Recog periods Mon and Wed. I'll also spend Indy time with DL on cans if we have a lot new in that week. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4- pre practice use cans for OL and backs and receivers are our back ups, we rep everything for the day / game plan #swarmfbchat
  • tothehouse Apr 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4) We "bird dog" like an offense would. Trigger words. "Step", "Point". See if their reaction is correct. Run thru it after. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4: I'm going to do much more ASKA vs formations/tendencies before live reps - mistakes made before the snap are killers #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_Wild Apr 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A3: inside run, pass skelly, 1 on 1s, perimeter run to include screens. Ball is never in the same spot. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachPierskalla Apr 4 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A4: blitzes on air every Thursday, checks period on Thursday, drops for secondary without balls thrown then add WRs, #swarmfbchat
  • tsbulldawgs64 Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4) We do walk through with scouts on Mondays. Get them lined up and do a lot of mental reps with formations and keys. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4 (cont) Monday is base 4 man pressure, Tuesday is 5 man pressure, wed is packages (nickel/rush #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4) Script on cans. Move the cans so get calls on each hash. Do different types of pursuit drills on cans with calls too. #swarmfbchat
  • mchristensenbv Apr 4 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Please explain "ASKA." Thanks! #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Coach_ZC Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: We will do TTO with cans at least once a week to get ASKR. During spring reps we have put a focus on option so it's not new #swarmfbchat
  • Dsell75 Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4:We will rep stunts/blitzes on trash cans on Mondays. We use 10 mins. during our athletic period. Helps them remember later. #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: We'll show O formations with bags/cones, D&D, ball location: What should you expect here? There? If motion goes? Etc... #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachDuda Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: Monday is Team Learn & Walk Thru. Thursday is Team Review & Walk Thru. M-TR in film, I constantly "quiz" kids on tendencies #swarmfbchat
  • ColbryL Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A2) We had an arrow made for the player of week to lead the team out on the field on friday night. #swarmfbchat
  • RogerBurtonwphs Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4: Try to do Mental work followed with a physical rep with it.. like running thru blitzes on cans and working on rush lanes..#swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A4. M & T lots of form rec & talk about what is coming. Walk through run fits early on T. Indy time pre practice walk & talk. #swarmfbchat
  • CoachBakk Apr 4 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    Cans involved in Indy every day, Ask for Visualization during EDD So understand the why... #swarmfbchat
  • BenClubb32 Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: Monday and Thursday are big mental days. Will run through stunts on air, go over assignments #swarmfbchat
  • tothehouse Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4) We also use cans w/shade #s on them. And use cans with blitz sessions and pursuit drills. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • coachsaintlouis Apr 4 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: Use cans and bags a lot. Form Recognition and blitz run through etc #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A4 right now we are trying to teach our kids why we do things. why some blitzes work with certain coverages etc. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • coachjsam Apr 4 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A4: we show during meetings and walk through on the field. By Wednesday they are able to spit it out #Swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A4: Love seeing kids at lift, in community, "Hey when trips is to the field what's our cov.? What routes is #1,2,3 running? #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A4) We're reducing our blitz package this year to focus more on being mentally prepared v formations ¬ losing gap integrity #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A4) Like pursuit on cans puts them in stressful situations. If you can't align right chance of success isn't high. #Swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Q5: What material do you share with players that focuses on the mental aspect of playing Defense? Books? DVDs? Speakers? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A little late tonight...Ryan Lucchesi DC Muskego, WI #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5 I share everything and anything. I want them to be little me's out there so they can make their own adjustments. #SWARMFBCHAT
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
      Q5: What material do you share with players that focuses on the mental aspect of playing Defense? Books? DVDs? Speakers? #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A5) this year we're going to try to make D notes on hudl w/ scout film, get the kids to copy and turn it in Monday for homework #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A1: Punisher has been an identity in the past. Will use swarm/shark theme w/ "blood in the water" mantra this year. #swarmfbchat
  • tothehouse Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5) I usually start with a quote. Setting the tone for what needs to be done that day. Then adhere to it the rest of the day. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5: I have no input here - honestly, I'm looking to steal info!!! Really want to get them talking via material handed out. #swarmfbchat
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A5 cont. I told them today I will tell them everything about life & football so they should B able 2 get a DC job somewhere lol #swarmfbchat
  • CoachDiG Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5: many times non football related. Video clips and readings around central message of playing for one another #SWARMFBCHAT @HossWagner
    • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:47 PM EDT
      Q5: What material do you share with players that focuses on the mental aspect of playing Defense? Books? DVDs? Speakers? #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A2: No to decals. We are big on acknowledging effort thru our practice film. Get kids to recognize one another. Leadership!! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A5- create and share you tube videos via a channel. Can usually find interactive stuff, books and copies get left in locker #swarmfbchat
  • tothehouse Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5) My issue is "paralysis by analysis". Give them what I think they need. And go kick some ass. #dontoverload #SWARMFBCHAT
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A2 contd: scout team= WIN team for us. End of year is always WIN team player(S) of the year. #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5. Hudl playbook. Share D philosophy followed by highlight vid from previous season. Share quotes/motive vids through SM #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5) if you guys want to get your team to watch a motivational video on football and life I suggest anything from Inky Johnson #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Q5.1: Fav quotes? Authors? Non-Football-related materials?? Time to steal some good ideas! #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A5: We give our kids a book (about life) can't say what book 😉 we hold discussions weekly. Mentality is bigger than football. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    A3: LOVE 1/2 line run & pass. Inside and Skelly still useful. Monday=mental day. Thursday=sounds of the game, COMMUNICATE! #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5) Each summer/fall put together player PowerPoint with different ideas, expectations and goals for the team. #Swarmfbchat
  • Coach_ZC Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5: give out scouting reports, notes on hudl playbook/film, and speak into their lives. Relationships are #1. #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5) looking into the R.E.A.L Man program, never used it but heard great things.. #swarmfbchat
  • RogerBurtonwphs Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5: Keep it simple , just give them the info they need and teach work ethic and to play with effort and attitude#kiss method #swarmfbchat
  • CoachRDes Apr 4 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5.1-love the service academy guys, always have a great perspective on football and life #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A3 contd: cannot get enough situations; short yardage/goal line, hurry up, end of half/game, field position tendencies, etc. #swarmfbchat
  • Skillutt28 Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A5.1 Jon Gordon. Urban Meyer. #swarmfbchat
  • Z_QUEZ Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A5: 1st part of def packet includes: philosophy, D commandments, player expectations, coach expectations, 2017 goals #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A5: Also handout scouting reports and ask players questions during/after film on scouting report. Terminology is big for us. #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein Apr 4 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Hunter Adams, office linebacker, AL. #SWARMFBCHAT
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A4: Monday is big mental day, mostly fitting bags. Must get alignment down ASAP. From there it's about bringing the noise! #swarmfbchat
  • kevinsteinfb Apr 4 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Q5) 2017 Captains and I are starting a book discussion on Jon Gordon "The Energy Bus". 🚣 #swarmfbchat
  • Coach_JRogers Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A5) Put a scouting report together with pictures of formation, run/pass % top plays. Teams starters & each position key ?'s. #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I am stealing plenty from tonight's chat - you guys are awesome! #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A4: like the idea of stop light periods, "green, yellow, red." From fast pace/no coaching to slow/tons of reaching paces. #swarmfbchat
  • DrIronstein Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A2) Highest grading defender who played 50% or more of snaps gets sledgehammer all week.Leads us out with it next game. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • coachsaintlouis Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A5.1: " A defensive players commitment to his team is determined by how far he is from the ball at the end of the play" #swarmfbchat
  • kevinsteinfb Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A5.1 "I used to complain when I had no shoes until I met a man that had no feet." #swarmfbchat
  • cstew1818 Apr 4 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A5: Tony Dungy books, Jon Gordon books (culture/mindset), Above The Line-Urban Meyer. #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @rmacblue
  • Coach_BCherry Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Monday is the same for us, a day to reduce contact and learn with 7/8/JV games that night #swarmfbchat
    In reply to @CoachLucch
  • tothehouse Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A1) I'll also "light" someone up like this for great defense. #SWARMFBCHAT
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    As always - thanks for being part of the Tuesday night #swarmfbchat - wouldn't happen without you! Excellent sharing tonight!
  • freezysmalls Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A5 ive stolen a lot so here are some of my favs haha #swarmfbchat
  • rmacblue - Moderator Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    You can always read the transcript from any of our chats via @participate at https://t.co/dirWy7UwzR #swarmfbchat
  • CoachPierskalla Apr 4 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A5: I like using the story of the Vikings burning their boats before a battle and we also like to share Eric Thomas speeches #swarmfbchat
  • CoachLucch Apr 4 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    A5: Anything and everything that will be helpful. Love motivational/hype videos. Defense is about that edge & killer instinct #swarmfbchat