#GAHSFBCHAT Archive

Join us every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. ET as we share ideas and build our coaching networks. Created & moderated by @_CoachTSmith
Tuesday March 21, 2017
7:30 PM EDT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    Only 30 minutes til kickoff #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    T-Minus 10 minutes til we kickoff. Make sure your coaching staff is participating. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome back coaches! We have an exciting hour of networking planned 4 u tonight! 2 night we're talking Academics & Eligibility #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    We'll use our normal Q1..A1 format tonight, but let's begin with intros. Who's in the house tonight? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Coaches, also be sure to use #GAHSFBCHAT with each post for better visibility.
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    @_CoachTSmith Grant Myers DC/S&C Spalding HS Griffin, GA #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • Southside_Nate Mar 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Coach Nate Wardlaw OC Jonesboro High School #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Make you expand your coaching network by following your colleagues on twitter. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachAltmanWM Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Rob Altman DL West Memphis, AR #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Mike Naśh HFC Dunwoody HS #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJTW Mar 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    #GAHSFBCHAT. Johnny T White. Douglas County #DC4L
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Keep those intros coming. Q1 is only 2 minutes away #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Jake Timmerman OL coach @ Northside-WR in GA #GAHSFBCHAT
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Frank Wilczynski, HC/OC, Overbrook HS, NJ #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Michael Johnson WR /Pass Game Coord Salem High #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Great seeing so many great coaches in attendance tonight. Thanks for joining us. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Tyler Pineda DL Coach Chestatee High School #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: How do you promote the importance of Academics in your program? Acknowledgements, rewards, etc.? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • KoachRich9 Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Will Richardson, AHC/ OC at Westlake #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    We give out an award for the player with the highest gpa at our banquet. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Southside_Nate Mar 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 At our banquet we supply all student-athletes who made an 3.0 or better a plaque for recognition! #GAHSFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1: STUDENT Athlete. If I can't trust you in the classroom, how can I trust you on the field? Gotta take care of the grades! #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    Verbally acknowledging Indy/Unit Academic accomplishments to the entire team as well as the occasional school wide announcement #GAHSFBChat
    • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Q1: How do you promote the importance of Academics in your program? Acknowledgements, rewards, etc.? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Constantly checking students grades. This upcoming season we are implementing a study hall before practice begins. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1 Also banquet recognition for GPA's, test scores, and honors societies #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    @F_Wilczynski5 how long will study hall be coach? #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @F_Wilczynski5, @F_Wilczynski5
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    Award is given at banquet for highest GPA in grades 10-12 #GAHSFBCHAT
    • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Q1: How do you promote the importance of Academics in your program? Acknowledgements, rewards, etc.? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1) Being a world history teacher as well as fball coach I make sure to verbally acknowledge when players do well in class #GAHSFBCHAT
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    45 minutes...also players will be able to go to tutoring or meet with teachers in this time period #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    We're off to a great start coaches!!! Q2 is 2 minutes away. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    @F_Wilczynski5 we structure ours the same way coach. #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @F_Wilczynski5, @F_Wilczynski5
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: No need for plaques IMO... those who want to play at the next level will get it done. Need more self-motivation 4rm players #GAHSFBChat
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: Do you employ an Academic Advisor? If so, what are their duties & responsibilities? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • LCGrizzlyFB Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Sean Price, HC, Labette County KS #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: Have used one in the past. Kept up with grades and classes for kids. Also assisted with ACT/SAT prep #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 we also have weekly progress reports that the players had to turn in EACH week and ON time. Saw a larger increase in team GPA #GAHSFBCHAT
  • LCGrizzlyFB Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2) We don't have academic advisor but have a great admin and staff who work with our students regardless of situation. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    @GrantMyers44 is your coordinator a teacher or counselor coach? #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @GrantMyers44, @GrantMyers44
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    @LCGrizzlyFB admin buy in and support is huge! #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @LCGrizzlyFB, @LCGrizzlyFB
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 We didn't have one specific but the advisors and counselors do/did a great job of being proactive in keeping us updated #GAHSFBCHAT
  • LCGrizzlyFB Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    Really proud of ours and our kids. We have 9 football players (multi sport athletes) on National Honor Society. #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    a coach but he works in collaboration with both counselors and teachers #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    That's big coach! #GAHSFBCHAT
    • LCGrizzlyFB Mar 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      Really proud of ours and our kids. We have 9 football players (multi sport athletes) on National Honor Society. #GAHSFBCHAT
      In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2: Each coach is held accountable for their position - HC oversees. I'm always on my DL for their grades. Gotta show u care! #GAHSFBChat
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2) We do not have one specific person for the job but counselors, teachers, and admin do a great job of working with us #gahsfbchat
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Great dialogue taking place tonight coaches! Keep it going. Q3 is 2 minutes away #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A1 contd) Another thing we do is give out a plaque for highest GPA in each grade level and make a big deal about it at banquet #gahsfbchat
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2: we do not but the staff in our school does a great job of communicating when players aren't working up to expectations #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Q3: Do your players attend study hall / tutorial? If so, What is your schedule? If not, explain why. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    I am fortunate.Our kids are VERY motivated academically. 30% have 4.0 GPA or higher.It allows me to focus on the few stragglers. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    It also helps that I have a Guidance Counselor that is a coach. Always have. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    wow!!! 30 % coach? #GAHSFBCHAT
    • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
      I am fortunate.Our kids are VERY motivated academically. 30% have 4.0 GPA or higher.It allows me to focus on the few stragglers. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: block schedule has seriously helped us with not needing study hall. Less classes=less classwork/tests #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • LCGrizzlyFB Mar 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3) We have academic opportunity after school. Our faculty does a great job of getting them where they need help. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 we had some daily conflicts but those that had weight training during the day had study hall leading up to Pre-Practice #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    @CoachMikeNash ok coach...now you're just bragging. lol Great job!!! #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachMikeNash, @CoachMikeNash
  • Jccoach11 Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    We have an academic athletic counselor that works with athletes and a united way program for tutoring twice a week #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 cont. & there was also an opportunity to attend "X Block" after school daily for more academic support #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    Halfway home coaches. Let's keep sharing those great ideas. Q4 up in 2 minutes. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: Study Hall Tues-Thurs b4 and after school. Players must attend two sessions. Don't want it? Don't slack in class! That easy #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    What qualifications do you have to meet to be exempt from study hall? #GAHSFBCHAT
    • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
      A3: Study Hall Tues-Thurs b4 and after school. Players must attend two sessions. Don't want it? Don't slack in class! That easy #GAHSFBCHAT
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A3: Tutors available, implementing study hall this upcoming season. Want players to have better chance of college thru academics #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Q4: Do you have in season consequences for student-athletes with bad grades? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • micahhughes25 Mar 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Micah Hughes, QB Coach Ridgeland HS, Georgia. @Sky_Coach rep GA, TN, AL, NC, SC #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @Sky_Coach
  • Jccoach11 Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: great q coach was gonna ask the same thing. Run for each grade below 72 all week starting this year took this from someone #GAHSFBCHAT
  • LCGrizzlyFB Mar 21 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Champions for F's 5 up/downs every 5 yds, whole length of field after practice. Very popular with our teachers. #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    @LCGrizzlyFB i like that coach #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @LCGrizzlyFB, @LCGrizzlyFB
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: Can't speak for team, but my guys will have up downs calling their name if I see they're failing any class - Idc if by 1 pt #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4 There's "reinforcements" for grades that don't meet the standards just as There are for meeting the standard lol +/-#GAHSFBChat
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A4) Extra running and sometimes players have to miss practice to make up work which obviously hurts any chances of playing #gahsfbchat
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    A:4 I've seen things done different ways. I've coached teams that didn't have to stress because of so much depth...... #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    Also I've coached at places where every week we had a day for each coach to give those in their groups a reminder... #GAHSFBCHAT
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4: starting this season, all players under a 75 in class will be required to attend tutoring. Extra conditioning as well. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Almost home coaches. Let's finish strong! Q5 is 2 minutes away #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    Q5: What strategies do you use to build relationships with the teachers in your building? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A:4 My preference is to set consequences for those 75 or lower.... #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5) As I said earlier I teach WH as well. Great relationship w/ other SS teachers as well as a few others #gahsfbchat
  • Jccoach11 Mar 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A5: I have an adopt a player program that helps and works along with walking the building and visiting classes #GAHSFBCHAT
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: offseason teams and points system benefits both us as coaches and them as teachers. Gives teachers leverage in classroom #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A:5 With most teachers a simple email thanking them or even resolving player disruptions in class will due. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5 Just always keeping an open line of communication with all teachers whether verbally or via technology. Simple #GAHSFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A1: Assure them u r a teacher 1st, coach 2nd. Be a team player and care about ALL of the students, not just your athletes. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachJohnson_13 Mar 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5 I didn't even teach in the same school as my athletes but would still get calls/emails giving positive/concerned updates #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    A5 if a teacher calls me to a class for behavior issue, the kid comes with me, has the Big 21, and then returns to class. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    Q6 on the way in 2 minutes coaches #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    @CoachMikeNash big 21? #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachMikeNash, @CoachMikeNash
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    @andrewsDBU the pine will get ya mind!! #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @andrewsDBU, @andrewsDBU
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A5: working in building helps. Also believe other teachers appreciate that we show concern for players performance in class #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Q6: Name 1 area, involving academics, that you would like to see your program grow. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Wyant Mar 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A:5 a player acts up in class, go sit next to him in that class for a period. Word gets out, kids don't want that, teachers like.#GAHSFBCHAT
  • Jccoach11 Mar 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    A6: ACT prep and testing more often #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
    I want to implement a night where we inform our parents about the requirements for student athletes to be able to be recruited #GAHSFBCHAT
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A5: it is not uncommon for our HC or myself to pull a player out of class for discipline and go around the world #GAHSFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A6: Turning in missing assignments!!! Any grade is better than a 0. Also, better preparing for quizzes and tests. They add up! #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    A:6 To implement a night where we inform our parents about the requirements for student athletes to be able to be recruited #GAHSFBCHAT
  • F_Wilczynski5 Mar 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    A6: SAT/ACT prep. Those scores are not where I would like them to be for our athletes. #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    Final Question coming up in 2 minutes! #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Q7: What advice would you give to coaches struggling to establish a culture of high academics? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    A7: set a standard and hold everyone accountable for adhering to that standard #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A7) If you really want to put grades 1st then take away playing time for poor grades. Extra running only goes so far. #gahsfbchat
  • Jccoach11 Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7: add people on your staff that focus and have responsibility for academics #GAHSFBCHAT
  • Coach_Timmerman Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7 contd) Also make a big deal out of rewarding & acknowledging those w/ good grades/behavior w/ awards & public recognition #gahsfbchat
  • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7 be consistent, but remember, not all kids are created equal. One's best may not be the same as the others. #gahsfbchat
  • _coachthoward Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A:7 As with anything in coaching whatever you make a priority will be a priority to your players. #MeetWithParents #CallParents #GAHSFBCHAT
  • CoachMikeNash Mar 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    A7 cont. concentrate on effort, not a number! #gahsfbchat
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Another great night of networking and personal development is in the books coaches! #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Huge thank you to all of those who participated, and also those who watched and listened quietly! #GAHSFBCHAT
  • TylerPineda Mar 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A7: Trust the process. every1 works 2gether - teachers, coaches, and players. Keep standards high & always challenge ur players #GAHSFBCHAT
  • GrantMyers44 Mar 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    A7: great question! My advice is go talk to guys like @artink67 and @Subzero06 who have been both fb coaches and administrators! #GAHSFBCHAT
    • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
      Q7: What advice would you give to coaches struggling to establish a culture of high academics? #GAHSFBCHAT
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Be sure to follow your fellow coaches and keep the dialogue going! See you guys again in 2 weeks when #GAHSFBCHAT returns!
  • CoachLaws00 Mar 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Quiet tonight, but took LOTS of notes! Appreciate all who continue our learning process. #GAHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • CoachLaws00 Mar 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    WAYYY TOO LATE COMMENT, but, we have to get together and advocate for a better academic success plan for freshman #gahsfbchat
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • CoachLaws00 Mar 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    9th grade is killing too many of our kids early due to poor transition plans. #gahsfbchat
    In reply to @_CoachTSmith
  • AndyNorige Mar 21 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A6) weekly progress reports are required, 1st missed/ inc. benched a quarter, 2nd a half, 3rd a game- never gets to 2nd miss #gahsfbchat
  • _CoachTSmith Mar 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Missed 2 night's chat? Review the chat @ https://t.co/NirnOYdaQq #GAHSFBCHAT
  • coachrun_shoot Mar 21 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A6 I'm first year HFC but weekly progress reports are a prerequisite. Gotta know where our guys stand. #gahsfbchat