#txhsfbchat Archive
A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.
Wednesday January 11, 2017
9:00 PM EST
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Jan 11 @ 9:00 PM EST
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:01 PM EST
Your moderators tonight are
@coachfisher_rp
and
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LCGrizzlyFB
Jan 11 @ 9:01 PM EST
Sean Price, HFC, Labette Co. H.S., (KS)
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:02 PM EST
This chat is for Football Coaches who are interested in Continuous Learning and Networking
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:02 PM EST
Eric Custer - HC - Auburndale HS - Auburndale WI
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Jan 11 @ 9:02 PM EST
Brandon Sneed, Charlotte,NC
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:03 PM EST
Our last part of the end of year evaluation is a self-evaluation...something very important we should do as professionals
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CoachKelleyAHS
Jan 11 @ 9:03 PM EST
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CoachKelleyAHS
Jan 11 @ 9:02 PM EST
Zach Kelley. DC and LB coach at Dallas Adamson. Host of
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tomorrow at 8pm Central
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
Let's check in! Tell us who you are, where you coach, and what you coach.
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
Greg Boyne..OC. Destrehan High School , Louisiana
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
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Josh Hadden. HC @ Aiken Middle School. Aiken, SC
CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
Chris Kizer. DC/DL. Arkadelphia, AR
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
Blake Sandford. AD/Hfc Early High School.
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Zach_Turner1
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
Zach Turner Kenton OH
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:05 PM EST
Chris Fisher OL Ridge Point, creator and weekly moderator of
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Coach_Almon
Jan 11 @ 9:05 PM EST
Ryan Almon, WR/SPT, Goose Creek Memorial HS
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coachbates
Jan 11 @ 9:05 PM EST
Mark Bates, HC Village Christian, So Cal
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:05 PM EST
Denny Molzen HC Castro Valley HS, CA
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NWCoachWilson
Jan 11 @ 9:05 PM EST
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Dave Wilson. NorthWood HS. Nappanee, IN
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
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mikestauffer
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
Mike Stauffer, DC, Patriot HS in SoCal
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HSSocialMedia
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
_@HSSocialMedia listening in
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CoachMHochard
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
Miles Hochard. OLB/RB. Pembroke Hill KCMO. Best BBQ.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:04 PM EST
Let's check in! Tell us who you are, where you coach, and what you coach.
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
Coach Danforth, Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach, Jordan Christian Prep (FL)
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
Cody G Park City, UT DC Carolina BBQ, that's right the football coach BBQ debate has returned.
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CoachWoulfe
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
Dan Woulfe-corners- Metea Valley HS Aurora, IL
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
Jeff Jones, HFC, Garden City HS (TX)
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coachjbird33
Jan 11 @ 9:06 PM EST
John Bird, HC, New Jersey
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:07 PM EST
We will be using the Q1: A1: format for questions and responses. Let's get started!
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CoachShiffman
Jan 11 @ 9:07 PM EST
Tony Shiffman. Casual observer tonight.
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:07 PM EST
Coach Hopkins S&C and Db's coach Sikeston MO
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CoachGrayvold
Jan 11 @ 9:07 PM EST
Hello to everyone
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1: What are you most pleased with about the job you did coaching your position/team last season?
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CoachMHochard
Jan 11 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1 putting our best football players on the field In positions to succeed. Played to our strengths and changing culture.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1: What are you most pleased with about the job you did coaching your position/team last season?
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:09 PM EST
A1)Next man up was tested. We shuffled and got guys ready REALLY quickly. Most of the credit goes to the boys, they were game.
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:09 PM EST
Matt Bennett, OL coach at Westwood High School in Blythewood, South Carolina. I'll be in and out, trying 2 learn from you guys!
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coachjbird33
Jan 11 @ 9:09 PM EST
Team got better in most stats, still didn't get over the hump
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CoachShiffman
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: the offensive line got player of the week once. It was a great team accomplishment. Also doubled our season rushing total
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
Scott Hansen QBs/Pass Game Coordinator Hinsdale South HS Darien IL
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: two things, 1. despite a lot of adversity my guys never stopped coming to work. 2. Also we improved a TON in pass protection
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1) Run/pass Balance and ball distribution. Two thousand yard rushers. Thousand yard WR.
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1. Most pleased with defining and implementing culture into the program 7th-12th, even when times were not going our way
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LCGrizzlyFB
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: Went to 2 platoon system for 1st time. Kids really responded and got much better, loved it!
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
A1: As a defensive secondary we did a much better job of keeping the lid on the Def
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JENKScoachGWOOD
Jan 11 @ 9:10 PM EST
Doug Greenwood Head OL Jenks America
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:11 PM EST
The maturation of a starting sophomore QB. Looked like a completely different player in Nov than he did in Aug.
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: I am proud of the change in our culture. It was a 360 turn around since I got hired. Culture breeds success
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: lost 8 Srs. off a Qtr-final team, made it back to Q-finals this season
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1: Teaching fundamentals and basic knowledge. Half my kids had never played! By end of year, knew and recognized terminology.
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:11 PM EST
🇦🇺 Josh Faure | HC | Northern Raider (HS equivalent) | AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺
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CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: Fought through some adversity with young team and managed to make strides. Was able to keep kids bought in thru it all
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jrmyhanson
Jan 11 @ 9:12 PM EST
Jeremy Hanson head coach, Blair-Taylor, WI
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1) ...cont. lost senior starting QB midyear and everyone else stepped up all the way to 5-A semis
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:12 PM EST
Corey Adkisson OC Sikeston HS (MO)
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1) Got more kids out for football, set foundation & didn't fall on my face Year 1 despite poor record.
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: We had to play 2 QBs with different skill sets. The competition made both kids better, and they coached each other up.
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mikestauffer
Jan 11 @ 9:13 PM EST
Kids really improved pursuit and running to the ball
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coachbates
Jan 11 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1. Our tackling improved...we worked hard at it, starting in spring.
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1 getting to the playoffs for the first time in program history and developing a great staff who are looking to continue on
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:13 PM EST
Coach
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1. Our TEAM has whole over achieved. Won some games that we weren't supposed to.
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1 cont) As OL coach most proud that we were more physical and blocked better week 8-10.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q2: What did you dislike about your coaching job from this season?
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1 understanding of offensive system was increased. Application of rules was much improved. General execution as well.
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CoachAdams9
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
Tony Adams Portland Tennessee
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1 - was able to coach my youngest son's team. Really enjoyed that and enjoyed our time together. Fun season.
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jrmyhanson
Jan 11 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1 My growth as a coach and my staffs growth. We changed offense midyear & everyone bought in. We struggled, but culture changed
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coachvint
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
A1 The work ethic, drive, and desire of our young offensive line. Love coaching them! They made me a better coach!
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
As a whole we did not tackle very well. Worst part of my job was trying to get my guys to be physical(corners)
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2)JV team plateaued for a couple weeks, the injuries at Varsity gave us an inconsistent Roster and depth
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
Phillip Blacha OL Brookland-Cayce High
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2: had a couple of instances of poor time management on my part late in tight games.
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jrmyhanson
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2 Having to compete with other sports raiding my kids and kids being encouraged by other sports to specialize
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
Justin Pressley HC- Lindblom Academy, Chicago.
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Coach_Almon
Jan 11 @ 9:17 PM EST
A1: seeing constant improvement from improve WR and getting a wk1 JV player become our most consistent Var WR
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:18 PM EST
A1: Although we had some adversity and rough start to the season. I think we did a good job improving week to week.
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CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: Coaching situational ball. Learned through some tough breaks to really incorporate and teach this in practice better.
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2 - Not much to dislike or be disappointed in. Lots of learning experiences for coaches and players.
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2: After losing by 3 in the semis last season, we were looking forward to another playoff run. We finished 4-5.
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Zach_Turner1
Jan 11 @ 9:19 PM EST
Sometimes I feel like I maybe put my focus on the fluff and didn't pay attention to the more important things
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q2: What did you dislike about your coaching job from this season?
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Jan 11 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2 I personally didn't develop as meaningful and positive relationships as I would have liked too.
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: tough for me to swallow, but lack of consistency running the ball. We're making great strives in this area as we speak
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2: We weren't physical enough. Got pushed around. Did more "catching" than tackling on defense. Lost the LOS too many times.
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:19 PM EST
The execution of plays in crunch time. Should've been better prepared for those situations. (Practiced them more)
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:19 PM EST
A1: How the young OL came together and exceeded my expectations
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coachjbird33
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2) need to figure out a way to plan practice that integrates frosh and Sophs more (no frosh team)
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
A1: very undersized line, but resilient and intelligent, able to break numerous off records & winningest team in school history
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
Pass pro needs work. Need to speed things up!! More and more effective TEMPO!
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2) In 140? accountability, discipline, att. to detail, relation. building, staff rapport, grades, leadership all need 2 improve
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
A1: We had a young OL entering the season and I feel we did a great job developing them and return them all in 2017.
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: defending the run. Wasn't please with that and wish I would have made a few different adjustments.
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mikestauffer
Jan 11 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2) Too vanilla and conservative in calling game
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2. I need to not push our tempo on Offense at all times. I wanna go fast but at times it hurt our TEAM. Need to vary tempo
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:21 PM EST
Hopefully those seeds planted this year will continue to grow.
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In reply to @Coach_Sneed_EM
DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:21 PM EST
Robert Ortiz, OL, Murrieta Valley HS!
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2: With no spring ball, the subvarsity OL development was not given proper attention
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: What did your coaching staff do that helped the team the most?
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2: loaded question, sometimes rushed through things to squeeze everything in
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DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2: EIGHTEEN different offensive line combinations. 9-1 record with an undefeated league season.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1: What are you most pleased with about the job you did coaching your position/team last season?
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q2. Needed to spend more time with family. Was proud of our coaching staff though.
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DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2: I really need to focus more on my energy level in practice. Bring it higher.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q2: What did you dislike about your coaching job from this season?
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 cont. general frustrations w/ season lead to me distancing myself. Should have tried to get closer not further away
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Coach_Almon
Jan 11 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2: overall lack of consistency in all phases
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: our entire staff competes to be the best coaches we can possibly be. Each one is "All In". Kids then follow
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
Q3. The coaching staff stayed the course in tough times and worked well together. Worked hard to develop all levels.
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CoachJNicholas
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3 kept up the intensity after a 1-4 start to finish 5-5.
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: we prepared well every week, always on same page, translated to team
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coachjbird33
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3) Kept kids believing and progressing through tough parts of season
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CoachMHochard
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3 big part was getting kids reinvested in the offseason and weight room. Built confidence and emotional investment.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: What did your coaching staff do that helped the team the most?
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3) First year HC, not sure how much he slept, but ever choice he made was for the boys. Easy to follow that kind of guy.
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: consistency and teamwork, making sure EVERYONE was on the same page at ALL times
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CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3: Solid relationships with all kids. Trust was there so they play hard for us.
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3: Told kids we loved them. Probably the first time they ever heard from a man for many of them. Would run they a wall 4 us.
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3) Also kept our 9th graders together, a bunch could have played up at JV. They went undefeated, rolled people up.
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Jan 11 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3 Continued focus, emphasis on fundamentals and "staying the course" even when things were rough.
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3. We had a ton of Sophs. that had to play this year. Our staff did a good job of Limiting playbook & just let them fly around
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:26 PM EST
We slowed things down and spent lots of time on the fundamentals. Real "kaizen" focus.
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3: our coaches didn't want to let the kids down. We started 1-3 and rallied and stuck to the plan and made the playoffs
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3) brought ideas, thoughts & viewpoints. Were honest with. Most importantly, coached their tails offs!
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3: We came together fast, replacing a large number that left from last year
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DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3: Stress grades and accountability. I know it's a given, but it's definitely a boon to the team.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: What did your coaching staff do that helped the team the most?
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3: should be *Through a wall
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CoachAdams9
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3 took huge strides on special teams compared to the team the year before.
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CoachJNicholas
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
John Nicholas , WR /OLB coach. Waverly, NY.
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3 they were committed to up-skilling their groups and keeping them focused on our goals
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3: like our players, we never stopped working and came to get better
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3) staff did a good job of incorporating a ton of talented sophomores into what we wanted and needed to do
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:28 PM EST
A1: We worked a bunch on ball security and take-aways. Helped create an edge for our program.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q4: How did the steps you took last spring and summer help you become a better coach this fall?
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3 cont.) assts. are willing and committed to be around the kids more during off season. Relationships matter!
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
A2 got too fancy in the playoffs and tried to completely overhaul based on one bit of film i saw of opposition
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coachvint
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
A3 Unconditional love, high expectations, held guys accountable to reaching standards and being their best each day
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:30 PM EST
A3 Tried to run our base "O" w/ some spread looks & didn't do a good job teaching it to our kids to be multiple like that.
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Zach_Turner1
Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
I had the chance to help at Ohio Northern University under
@CoachKrepps
. One of the best learning experience of my life
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q4: How did the steps you took last spring and summer help you become a better coach this fall?
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
Q4. Getting a great group of coaches on staff made me better. It is always a fluid thing. Learning happens all the time.
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4 having our first true off-season allowed us to come into the preseason with a solid plan and playbook, made buy in easier
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CoachMHochard
Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4 strength and conditioning was much better. Our strength at the point of attack was much better.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q4: How did the steps you took last spring and summer help you become a better coach this fall?
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4: the relationships wothbokayers got stronger (this was my second year here, "new coach" label wore off)
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CoachJNicholas
Jan 11 @ 9:31 PM EST
A5 Eventual starting QB moved into the district at the beginning of the season. 7v7 will be great for him. We do a ton
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4-for the 1st time we did more as a staff during spring/summer.. carried us thru a couple of rough weeks during the playoffs.
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4 Last spring I asked a former player to jump in and help us get through spring. I knew I could trust him. We had a blast!
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coachjbird33
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
Q4) Committed to competition. 7v7, mat drills, lifting, competed at everything!
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4) I never stop studying, reading, learning tweeting. I enjoy the prep as much as anything. Not as easy in a new state,
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jrmyhanson
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
Reaching out to coaches & learning more about everything. Attended 3 clinics, participate weekly in chats, always can do more
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
A2: I was not as patient with our players and program as I should have been.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:15 PM EST
Q2: What did you dislike about your coaching job from this season?
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
A4: Board sessions with the 2 HS we feed. Used more of their terminology to get kids ready.
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CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
A4: Was able to incoporate new and simpler teaching points that helped kids play faster
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
A4: I met with a few local coaches, that are close friends. Sharing ideas and drills always helps. Definitely made me better.
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coachbates
Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
A4. Had a chance to take some of the staff and visit Boise St. We all picked up and implemented some good ideas.
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:33 PM EST
A4)this year I am back coaching track, trying to get all our boys in a spring sport, lax, baseball or track, don't care compete!
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4: I liked the results of what I learned from chats and reading...good to see it translate to the field
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4) Honestly, didn't get hired until Feb. so spr., sum & fall seemed like one LONG season. Spent all off season getting ft. wet.
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:34 PM EST
Q3: We are limited in ChicagoPS with coaches. Our coaches took on many roles and really stepped up. I was proud of our staff.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: What did your coaching staff do that helped the team the most?
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4: I do everything or have before I make my guys do things so they know I'm not full of crap or power hungry
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 Focused on culture & core values. When we were 0-3 it kept our kids/coaches together and ended making the playoffs.
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Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: What is one area in your professional development you'd like to specifically address this off-season?
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4.A lot of reading & watching good coaches/programs.Tried to steal as much stuff as possible to implement.
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Zach_Turner1
Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
I love formatting and carrying out the plan through the week. I love coaching in games but to be honest maybe my 3rd favorite
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4) I never stop studying, reading, learning tweeting. I enjoy the prep as much as anything. Not as easy in a new state,
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4 learned alot about developing team in the wt room and how the wt room translates to field Better understanding of abilities
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Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q4: How did the steps you took last spring and summer help you become a better coach this fall?
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:37 PM EST
A5 really want to continue to get my philosophy and program culture rules clear and crisp
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A5 - Finish my 3 D Coach certification through FCA. Paid for it out of my own pocket. Definitely worth it.
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: In my first full off-season. We implemented a year round S&C Program that really pushed our athletes. Had a lot of growth.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q4: How did the steps you took last spring and summer help you become a better coach this fall?
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4: met with a ton of coaches and worked some college camps. Got much better at preparation which will help me going forward.
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A5: learn as much as I can about defense. To beat your opponent, you have to know everything about them
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q5. With clinics or chats or visiting other schools to continue to grow with each member of staff.
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q5) Ways/ideas to improve relationships and build a culture. Can never be good enough in that area.
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A3: We are limited in ChicagoPS with coaches. Our coaches took on many roles and really stepped up. I was proud of our staff.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: What did your coaching staff do that helped the team the most?
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A5) Looking for a good program/software for creating a playbook to give to kids of our more complex concepts
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5 I feel like we have culture/values going in the right direction. Want to improve summer cond. & add TX style Boot Camp
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CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: For me hard to pin PD to one area. Always looking to learn as much as I can about all aspects of the game.
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jrmyhanson
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5) I"m cheating I've got 2 answers, want to run a better practice and learn more effective game planning
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DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A4: New school, nomes scheme, just learning. Everything.
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Jan 11 @ 9:29 PM EST
Q4: How did the steps you took last spring and summer help you become a better coach this fall?
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Coach_Almon
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: I want to continue developing my position and finding creative ways to get information to the players
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CoachGrayvold
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
Learning more offense. Best way to develop on either side of the ball is become an expert on the opposite side.
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DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: Just needing to understand defenses better.
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Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: What is one area in your professional development you'd like to specifically address this off-season?
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: we want to continue to build our culture as a staff. It improved a ton last yr and we want to continue that next yr
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5: need to visit with coaches to find more ways to signal in plays to stay at fast tempo, we got "hacked" a few times
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Zach_Turner1
Jan 11 @ 9:39 PM EST
Really looking at the why on what we do. How does it fit my philosophy, can the boys be successful with in it.
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Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: What is one area in your professional development you'd like to specifically address this off-season?
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coachjbird33
Jan 11 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5) need to sure up o and d. Add and subtract. Anyone ever wants to clinic in Jersey let me know
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5: Implementing plans with fidelity and stop abandoning things too quickly because of personal frustration.
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
Simple! BUILT RELATIONSHIPS!
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CoachJNicholas
Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
if you are a hudl school the playbook function is good. You can creat installs and send them pre-practice
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CoachMHochard
Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5 develop my leadership skills I aspire to be a Coordinator and HC
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Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: What is one area in your professional development you'd like to specifically address this off-season?
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JasonFeeback
Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
Our players grew as men and played with heart and desire. We were able to knock off a couple of ranked teams during the season.
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5: also need to develop a more user friendly game call sheet for myself. Couldn't get comfortable with one this season
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5)As DC I need to make sure my fellow defensive coach are prepared & have clear goal and objectives. I can't assume they get it
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:42 PM EST
Stinking Russians!
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In reply to @coachjdjones
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6: What will you do in the off-season to improve your coaching?
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
Here again, built relationships. Clinics, film study, and networking as well.
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
check out 3 D Coach. Great stuff. Helps you plan beyond the Xs and Os.
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
I'm not a tech guru but can
@twitter
change like ❤️to a 🏈?
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JasonFeeback
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
A2 We lost a couple of games that I thought we coulda/shoulda won. I owned the losses...Too hard on myself. Tough, close games.
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
A5: Build on our positive culture, continue to build relationships with our players. Raise the energy and seize each day!
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Jan 11 @ 9:36 PM EST
Q5: What is one area in your professional development you'd like to specifically address this off-season?
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CoachMHochard
Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
A6 building my portfolio using my coaching role models and attend GKCFCA meetings to meet, network, and develop
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6: What will you do in the off-season to improve your coaching?
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5: I want to learn more about defensive coverages so I can improve my passing game knowledge for the future.
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
A4: I always take at least one new "something" from a clinic and try to apply it. Last season, it was simplifying routes.
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5 Red Zone & 3rd Down offense
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:44 PM EST
A5) Micro management is not who I am, but I have to make active choices to make sure we are lined out.
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
A 5/6 - if you are near Pigeon Forge TN March 10-12 check out the Carson Newman clinic. Great clinic for husbands and wives!
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
A6: talk to better coaches than myself, plenty to choose from
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CoachKizer
Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
A6: Defitnetly attend clinics. Also love getting out and picking other coaches brains about things they know and do well
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coach_jshelton
Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
A6: DFW Clinic, 1-on-1 with coaches who do a good job at what we want to do offensively, read more
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
A5: I'll be learning more about protections and installing a more elaborate screen game.
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:45 PM EST
A6 Coaches round table; Online research; Coaching clinics; Visit colleges and other high schools; meet with our staff
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ecust23
Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
A6: I am going to the WFCA clinic in march. Continue to meet with area coaches to work on game planning.
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JasonFeeback
Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
A3 Our coaches did an incredible job of building relationships and developing our players. Lots of kids stepped up big time.
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J_E_Rogers
Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
A5) Become a better leader & coach. Sell the program even more and teach players to fully understand what commitment truly is.
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
A6: doing it now, clinics, networking with fellow coaches studying offenses and developing a better understanding of offenses
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6: What will you do in the off-season to improve your coaching?
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Zach_Turner1
Jan 11 @ 9:46 PM EST
My coaching needs so many holes filled I'm not sure I could list it all. However, fundamentals, looking at pass pro.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6: What will you do in the off-season to improve your coaching?
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6) creating a new streamlined call sheet.
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coachmolzen
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6) reading, doing chats, clinics, staff meetings, visiting staffs. Trying to do all I can to be best HC I can for our program
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coachadkisson
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6. Twitter chats, Glazier, visit with other coaches (HS / College). Take Positive Coaching class through Mizzou
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DraftOrtiz
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: Studying defensive weaknesses to better understand our own offensive concepts. Plus evaluating my own coaching.
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Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
Continue to develop communication and understanding with coaches on the other side of the ball.
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: Attend more clinics or camps. Bounce ideas from other coaches I've been around @ other places.
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6) Make the choice to everyday to DO something to improve the program. No days off
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
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CoachHop46
Jan 11 @ 9:38 PM EST
A5: I have to get better in wt room. We are smallest school in conf. Quantity is less so our quality must be that much better
CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6: listen, learn, watch, and have fun with my guys
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6:
@GlazierClinics
and
@XandOLabs
for new material. Talk to other coaches and "borrow" ideas.
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:47 PM EST
A6 continue to use all these twitter chats, and hopefully make my way across to the states to meet up with a few people
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CoachBennett32
Jan 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
A6: I go to clinics and sit down with one on one with college coaches and high school coaches alike. Tons of film study as well
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:48 PM EST
A6: Clinics, chats, and looking forward to meeting and conversing with coaches
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Coach_Almon
Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST
A6: I try to read, watch videos, go to clinics, chalk talk with other coaches, anything that I'm able to do
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CoachJPressley
Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST
A6: Learn as much as I can from other coaches/leaders. Relax more when I am away from the field.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:43 PM EST
Q6: What will you do in the off-season to improve your coaching?
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CoachDanforth
Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST
Continue to attend clinics, network, and try to pick the brains of the old heads!
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J_E_Rogers
Jan 11 @ 9:49 PM EST
A6) Meet with coaches, study film & read articles on different ideas for football.
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q7: If you were the head coach of your program, what changes would you make?
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JasonFeeback
Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
A4 We were more cohesive as a staff in 2nd year together. Had a couple of summer camps that allowed us to evaluate.
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
relaxation is an important thing to do!
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workthecut
Jan 11 @ 9:51 PM EST
Q6. Grind, get in shape, be a better example. Develop closer relationships with everyone and visit with other coaches.
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Bvega50
Jan 11 @ 9:51 PM EST
A6: clinics and networking with other coaches. Always room for improvement.
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jwfaure
Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
A7 (sort of), do other HCs debrief and get ideas/answers from their staff to questions like these?
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RoCro23
Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
Enjoyed the chat. Good luck and God Bless. DM if I can help you with anything
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
A6 Can't understate the value of games on YouTube. Saw a TXHS run Jet away from Power before I saw it in the college/pro game
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jtracy_12
Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
A6: Film study and reading up on what the top coaches are doing.
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CoachAdams9
Jan 11 @ 9:52 PM EST
A7: our coach does a great job. I would have us watch more film for teaching.
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CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST
A7) Black on Black on Black. Embrace the Evil Empire.
#haters
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CoachJoshHadden
Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST
A7: I am the HC. Changing our offensive identity. We're going to slow it way down (what?! 😜) this year. Fast hasn't worked!
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coachvint
Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST
A6 I go to clinics, visit at least two schools, and have a list of coaches I will contact with specific questions.
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:53 PM EST
A7: Have weekly Bible study and fellowship for guys on the staff who are interested.
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:54 PM EST
A7 We are going to add
@BrianCainPeak
ABC's into our weekly preparation
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST
Although some HCs welcome new ideas, I doubt any asst coaches touch this one...
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q7: If you were the head coach of your program, what changes would you make?
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nathanstanley
Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST
We had a team scout our signals off of a stinking internet broadcast!
#looslipssinkships
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JasonFeeback
Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST
A5 Continue to be more efficient in game/practice planning, player development, and be a better leader for my team.
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CoachBlacha
Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST
A7: better work ethic, better grades, no discipline issues, and no favorites..... and a few more 😉
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giveawaycayax
Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST
A5 Continue to be more efficient in game/practice planning, player development, and be a better leader for my team.
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CoachHansen05
Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST
A7: Have my wife organize relational opportunities for the wives.
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coachfisher_rp
- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:56 PM EST
@txhsfbchat
actually most of the responses to it so far have been from assistants
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
Thank you for joining
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, chat on Evaluating Your Coaching
coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
A7) give all assistant coaches HUGE raises!!!
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:58 PM EST
Thank you
@Krossovr
for your support and commitment to coaches!
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In reply to @Krossovr
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thank you
@Sky_Coach
for your support and commitment to football coaches!
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In reply to @Sky_Coach
CODY_GARDNER
Jan 11 @ 9:59 PM EST
Hell I tell his a** all the time,
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coachjdjones
Jan 11 @ 9:55 PM EST
Although some HCs welcome new ideas, I doubt any asst coaches touch this one...
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:50 PM EST
Q7: If you were the head coach of your program, what changes would you make?
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- Moderator
Jan 11 @ 9:59 PM EST
I think we ALL can support this answer!
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coachboyneDHS
Jan 11 @ 9:57 PM EST
A7) give all assistant coaches HUGE raises!!!
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