#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 February 23, 2016
7:30 PM EST
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Feb 23 @ 7:43 PM EST
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Feb 23 @ 7:46 PM EST
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Feb 23 @ 7:48 PM EST
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Feb 23 @ 8:00 PM EST
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Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:01 PM EST
Ahhhh SHOWTIME
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
Tonight's topic is "Building a Unified Coaching Staff" Let's begin with introductions. Name, School, and Title. Use
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man2mandcoach
Feb 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
Greg Brown OC Northwest Whitfield HS
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
Ryan Andrews Head Coach Shiloh HS
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tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:02 PM EST
Terrance Banks Ole Ball Coach
#NewtonBoyz
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rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
Ryan McCartney, Seymour HS, IN, DC
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Go_Rout
Feb 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
@Coach_Johnson7
We're pumped, too! Looking forward to the great conversations about to happen 🏈
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#perfectyourgame
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
Brandon Sneed. OC/OL, East Mecklenburg HS, Charlotte, NC
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Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
Van Johnson Douglas Co High School Douglas, Ga./QB's
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
Josh Storey, OL Coach, Dade County High School, Trenton
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Coach_Sizemore
Feb 23 @ 8:03 PM EST
Ryan Sizemore, Montgomery County HS, KY. Interim HC
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
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Johnny white head coach Douglas county
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Garrett Cox south Effingham HS QBs coach
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CoachDavisRR
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Blake Davis River Ridge (Woodstock) Receivers
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carvercoach
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Coach Billy Gresham Head Football Coach Carver HS Montgomery ,AL
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Mike Rowe HC/OC
@rocorifootball
in Minnesota.
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CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Nick Johnson, currently seeking next year employment elsewhere 😛
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BataviaDogsFB
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Don Jacobs OC Batavia HS (OH)
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CoachCamJr
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Camiel Grant AHC/QB's Newton HighSchool
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CoachTWill22
Feb 23 @ 8:05 PM EST
Trevor Williams- DBs- South Forsyth HS.
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CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:05 PM EST
Cody Case, DLine Coach, East Hall High School, Gainesville, GA.
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
Q1 is 1 minute away. Let's make sure we use A1 to answer and
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CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
Mathew Bennett, Boiling Springs High School, Boiling Springs, South Carolina
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SUMOROBINSON
Feb 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
@SUMOROBINSON
Douglas Co High School Douglas, Ga./DL
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Coach_Shiffman
Feb 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
Tony Shiffman. Rossview High. Casual observer tonight
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:06 PM EST
Wrong account... Don Jacobs OC Batavia HS (OH)
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CoachDubMaddox
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Dub Maddox OC Jenks, HS
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BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Brandon Cain Telfair County, McRae, GA OL/DL
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GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
I'll sit next to you. Free agent, Lou. KY
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https://t.co/XDUS1d4u5O
CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:04 PM EST
Nick Johnson, currently seeking next year employment elsewhere 😛
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vandyfan13
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Seth Bass, in the market, central IL with MO & TN in the past too
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artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Ahmand Tinker Asst principal East Coweta HS, retired coach
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: What qualities do you (or your HC) look for in an Assistant Coach?
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OlaFootball
Feb 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
Jared Zito HC Ola High School
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igardner33
Feb 23 @ 8:08 PM EST
Ian Gardner Desert Edge HS QB/OC
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MrSchneiderWHS
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
Zach Schneider Washington Mo
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BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Learned this coaching middle school football at Jefferson while in college: LOYALTY! gotta have it!
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jstepp58
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
John Stepp, Varsity DL and HC/OC JV/Frosh, Dunbar HS in Lexington, KY. First time in this chat.
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CoachLashSr
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
Montis Lash Head Middle School coach just observing and learning
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
Coach Owens Offensive Coordinator Westlake HS Atl, Ga LakeShow🎥
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Loyal, positive, energetic, "buys in," and wants to be a HC.
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CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: I think work ethic is an obvious choice. I love working with the guys who will be there, nose to the grindstone type guys
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rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Knowledge of position, Work ethic, buy-in. Can they relate to kids and get them to do what he wants.
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: I think he looks for things outside football. Everybody knows football, but not everybody knows how to do it right
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man2mandcoach
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1 Loyalty, Hard Work, willing to learn and grow, great communicator, humble
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gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: assistants need willing to put ego aside for the team
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MrSchneiderWHS
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1 loyal, hard working, and a role model for young men
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Coach_Wild
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
Josh Wild, Southern Lee HS, NC OC
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vandyfan13
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: Care about the kids, care about the program, be driven, know football but not everything, be willing to learn
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
@wingtcoachdon
what if they have all of the other qualities, but no desire to be a HC?
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1 I believe universal traits would be loyalty, desire to improve, work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism
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CoachJohnson_13
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
Michael Johnson - WR- Milledgeville, GA - Baldwin Co HS
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
Top priority
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https://t.co/gfWe4bHwA8
BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Learned this coaching middle school football at Jefferson while in college: LOYALTY! gotta have it!
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SSHS_CoachCoons
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
Jon Coons Saratoga Springs HS, NY WR/DB Coach
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igardner33
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1-great with kids; build positive relationships, always around doing the extra work and putting in time, keeps learning craft.
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: I remember my interview.. He asked me 3 football questions in an hour and a half interview
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Coach_Sizemore
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Loyalty and someone that is ate up with football. They have to be committed.
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https://t.co/qqLXw5Rgrc
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: What qualities do you (or your HC) look for in an Assistant Coach?
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MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
Loyalty, Faith, Accountability, Work Ethic
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
Gotta be able to relate to kids and get them to buy in!
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rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:09 PM EST
A1: Knowledge of position, Work ethic, buy-in. Can they relate to kids and get them to do what he wants.
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CoachTWill22
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Going to sit back and soak up knowledge from some great HCs who have put staffs together.
#rookie
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Coach_Wild
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: I look for 3 things: Loyalty, willingness to learn and good teacher
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CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
Jack Dingus, OL Coach Crooked Oak HS, Oklahoma City
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1 Ability to be highly skilled on the field is great but would be lower down the list of priorities
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artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: somebody smarter than me and that will outwork me.
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CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: Good, positive, loyal, hard working men who you would want your own kids to be around. Too many hrs to not like them
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ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1- #1 Loyalty #2 Relationship Builder #3 Work Ethic #4 Knowledge
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MrSchneiderWHS
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1 2nd on the list is a desire to be great in everything you do
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
And that is tough, since ALL of us think we can do it better...
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https://t.co/syOisYlac8
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: assistants need willing to put ego aside for the team
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CoachWynnRR
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Look for guys who are good dads
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OlaFootball
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Loyalty, hard worker (doing all things necessary not always glorious), loves helping student-athletes and what FB teaches
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tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Hard Worker, Love the kids,B on time, Loyal. Know ur position. X&O guy overrated if not coordinator
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https://t.co/31W3zVeNm4
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: What qualities do you (or your HC) look for in an Assistant Coach?
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Character Character Character.
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Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: LOYALTY..positive energy, dependable, desire to be HC and brings the best out of the players
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
loyalty is #1
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: another thing, great AD told me one time, "I would want my kids to play for a coach like you" if you have kids look at that
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CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1: Loyalty, Work Ethic, and cohesion. You want a program coach. Someone who will do everything they can for the program.
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fordtough301
Feb 23 @ 8:13 PM EST
A1 do you love kids? Are you selfless? DO you thrive on other's success? Xs and Os are dead last
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https://t.co/AvDeygT3M8
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: What qualities do you (or your HC) look for in an Assistant Coach?
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
That ain't bad! Desire to be a HC tells me that they will do what it takes to make US successful, to build resume
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GrantMyers44
Feb 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
Grant Myers defensive coordinator Spalding high school
@gahsfbchat
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
in a perfect world... Those kids have to be willing to do ANYTHING for his coach
CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: Be a Program Coach. Not just a football coach. There is a huge difference.
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
If I were a HC, I'd like
@Coach_Sneed_EM
on my staff. (He'd coach wide outs, though)
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https://t.co/YQhOU14ZUo
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1 I believe universal traits would be loyalty, desire to improve, work ethic, punctuality, and professionalism
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
This is true
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https://t.co/Gdq5oBpQA1
tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Hard Worker, Love the kids,B on time, Loyal. Know ur position. X&O guy overrated if not coordinator
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https://t.co/31W3zVeNm4
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:07 PM EST
Q1: What qualities do you (or your HC) look for in an Assistant Coach?
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carvercoach
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
A1) Does he fit our core values in our program as person first, before we talk ball. I think this is the most important.
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
Did you mention character?
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https://t.co/FifcvxZCvI
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:12 PM EST
A1: Character Character Character.
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
Like that coach!
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https://t.co/TUlmtQmFoY
CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: Be a Program Coach. Not just a football coach. There is a huge difference.
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
Ha. An eye on YOUR seat!
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https://t.co/q0OmPC67ig
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:11 PM EST
A1: somebody smarter than me and that will outwork me.
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GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
I never want to be that guy. Unless it's unsafe, illegal or immoral, HCs way, is gospel. Period.
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https://t.co/R4RjqnYIQ2
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:10 PM EST
A1: assistants need willing to put ego aside for the team
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: high character, loyalty, work ethic, relationship people. Disagreeing is okay just not in front of the kids.
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CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
Going into my second year coaching, I don't know why my HC gave me my opportunity, but I'm glad he did.
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: After character, good teachers. Love kids. Enjoys the game... Understands my paycheck has to mean something to them..
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CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: Football Coaches Coach Aug-Nov. Program Coaches Coach year round to lay the foundation for an successful program
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
Great dialogue fellas
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
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I took over as a head coach at 24!!! I wasn't ready... Hired my friends instead of a great staff
BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: I know in GA, you better be able to teach your butt off in the classroom first.
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MightyJoe54
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: Besides loyalty, hopefully you have guys that are always trying to grow, learn & develop themselves into better coaches
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coachmitchell17
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
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John Mitchell Oline Midwest City HS Midwest City, OK. What's happenin fellas????
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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Go_Rout
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
A1 Those looking to push boundaries and get an edge. Able to bring new ideas and methods into the picture- like
#wearable
tech.
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CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Drew Ambrose - Indian Trail HS & Academy. Kenosha, WI
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CoachJohnson_13
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
One of the first things coach Rodney Walker taught me
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https://t.co/3fEmbT7jTR
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
Like that coach!
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https://t.co/TUlmtQmFoY
CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:14 PM EST
A1: Be a Program Coach. Not just a football coach. There is a huge difference.
#gahsfbchat
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
What are those values coach?
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https://t.co/RnW2WV1UYB
carvercoach
Feb 23 @ 8:15 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
A1) Does he fit our core values in our program as person first, before we talk ball. I think this is the most important.
coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
Damien Jackson, Dreher HS, Columbia, SC, OL/OC
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SSHS_CoachCoons
Feb 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
A1: Loyalty, commitment, hard worker, willing to learn and continue gaining knowledge of the game!
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tlamb9
Feb 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
A1: Loyalty, energy, relation to the players, charisma.
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rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
A2: absolutley! you will drive coaches away if you don't. allow them to take part in as much as possible within the system!
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:18 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
you have to provide leadership opportunities !!! If not your team will only be as good as YOU and not your staff !!
Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2: responsible for keeping up with your position..guys going to class being positive role models
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https://t.co/PF4ZViXjI8
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Guys that come into the profession need to realize that it is about building relationships with kids not your ego.
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
Just said that same thing! Do we have the same mentor? Lol
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https://t.co/RXtXdDtiav
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
A1: After character, good teachers. Love kids. Enjoys the game... Understands my paycheck has to mean something to them..
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cheneycardsfb
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1. Work ethic, Loyalty to you and the program, and relationships with the kids.
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Coach_Sizemore
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2:Yes, I think you have to. They need to feel like it is their team as well. Means more to them if so.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/fJ6PFFMgQn
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2- always brag on asst at end of practice and go nuts when you see a technique that asst taught on film!
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CoachWynnRR
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2: Each coach has ownership of a specific area-offense, defense, ST, recruiting, field maintenance, player safety, etc.
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CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A1: Loyalty and desire to be great
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MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 8:19 PM EST
A2. If your HC is working harder than you, there is a problem.
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
A1: gonna build on what
@BCain76
just sad: "the only person whose job depends on W-L is the HC." My mentor told me that
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
That's what made the Johnny T White that I know now!
#TheGreat
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https://t.co/NPOr4Its8v
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:16 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
I took over as a head coach at 24!!! I wasn't ready... Hired my friends instead of a great staff
CoachJesseLynch
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
Jesse Lynch - Fitzgerald High School - QB's
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2 I think giving/taking ownership is the key to developing buy in, trust, and committed staff. The more who have ownership 1/2
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: I think you have to give leadership opportunites. Its the only way to build leaders. As HC my job is to coach coaches
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
A2: As
@wcann33
would say...."You are the Headcoach of your position"
#GAHSFBCHAT
Go_Rout
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
@coachmitchell17
Going great so far! Jump into this awesome conversation, on Q2 right now 🏈
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
A1: I'm alright being the tough one, I want my assistants to love up the athletes.
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NHSCoachJones
Feb 23 @ 8:20 PM EST
Coach Cam Jones Asst FB Coach Norcross HS
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
A1: having a wife that works at Little Debbie helps too
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: and build leaders so that they may be able to run they own program one day.
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2 2/2 the greater the chemistry, and productivity the staff will have.
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
each coach needs to be the HEAD COACH of their position
tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
A2: Yes. certain things in program. They handle like they are the CEO. If u don't as a HC u will die!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/lGBwcYFeoQ
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
Jason Carrera Head Coach Meadowcreek HS Norcross, Ga
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CoachJesseLynch
Feb 23 @ 8:21 PM EST
A1: Willingness to work and learn, loyalty, will he fight for the kids.
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MightyJoe54
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: You have to give guys leadership opportunities. Make them responsibility for a special team, or to develop scouting report
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A1: would rather have guys that want to be waterboy on state title team rather than HC on 0-10 team. Be apart of greatness
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CoachDothard
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
Jason Dothard, Dbs/Wrs Coach, Manchester HS, in Manchester, GA.
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OlaFootball
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: I ask all assistants to treat everything they do as if they were HC. What would you allow, expect and /or tolerate as a HC?
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 as a coordinator, I need to do a better job of providing opportunities for ownership with my position coaches.
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: he has given me more opportunities this next year (I've been at Dade a year) and I'm really excited about it.
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: My HC has a vision, & a plan, & a willingness to let us asst. coaches grow by helping the program. Let's us "run with" plans
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
Make sure your coaching staff is participating tonight....Reach out and grab those guys!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
HC gives us total control over positions and I have final say on offense as OC, let's us do what we do best & doesn't interfere
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CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2: Be the HC of your position. Always learn and grow. To have any success you must study/learn 24/7 master your craft
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CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
Ben Osborne, OC/OL, New Richmond High School, New Richmond, Ohio. Good evening fellows and sorry I'm joining late.
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I think ownership is earned. Work hard and opportunities will come. I want my young assistant coaches to be head coaches
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CoachParPitts
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A:1 loyalty to program is first and foremost
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BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I feel like I had complete control of the hogs. That came from the HC allowing that. It was my group of guys & we GATA.
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: right now we have "character development" classes every Wednesday w/ our team. A new coach teaches each week
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artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: each coach is the Head Coach of their position or responsibility assigned by the HFC so make them pride their self on that
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fordtough301
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I must communicate with more clarity, but I want them to be Head Coach of their unit and own it
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
I agree
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I think ownership is earned. Work hard and opportunities will come. I want my young assistant coaches to be head coaches
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
Run meetings, sit in on county/region meetings, witness parent meetings, create schedules.
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2 I was backside spotter on game day. Felt like I was as important as the OC. Was grateful for the ownership
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
@CoachJTW
@_CoachTSmith
but within the goals of the entire program
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
U earned the right to have complete autonomy of your group. Hard work is rewarded.
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BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: I feel like I had complete control of the hogs. That came from the HC allowing that. It was my group of guys & we GATA.
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CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
A2: I think if you fill your staff with people explained in A1, this is easily attainable and you can let the coaches coach.
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Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
A1. Loyalty, Hard Work, Positive Attitude, and a love for our athletes.
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coachmitchell17
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
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A1: U need a guy U can trust who will do right by the kids, the program, and be benefit for the school and the community.
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
A1: I think that loyalty is number 1. A willingness to learn from those you coach with and outside. A true passion for kids.
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
That's good coach. What curriculum are you using?
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A2: right now we have "character development" classes every Wednesday w/ our team. A new coach teaches each week
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
This happens with a lot of us at times
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https://t.co/H1bkBDmSfs
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 as a coordinator, I need to do a better job of providing opportunities for ownership with my position coaches.
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CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
@coachmikerowe
Best way to build loyalty is to give guys ownership and let them know you trust & believe in them
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wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
You bet!
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 as a coordinator, I need to do a better job of providing opportunities for ownership with my position coaches.
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tlamb9
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: assistants in front of a unit meeting or team meeting for growth opportunity. Also,Have no fear of controlled conflict
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Coach_Whit3
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
As a Coach you can also learn a lot from your players!
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: can't learn to lead until you learn to be a great follower
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fordtough301
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: I am open to them heading up other things but I like when they approach me, shows they want it
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https://t.co/jVMuqtOa5p
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
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MrSchneiderWHS
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2 as a HC I always wanted to provide opportunities to take ownership - position, strength training, etc cont.
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GrantMyers44
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: Best advice given to me as an asst, DC, and S&C coach: Be the head coach of your position, side of the ball, or weightroom.
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CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: This year, I'm being given some responsibility on Special Teams.
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uniquelyphilly
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
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wcann33
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
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everyone must feel like they belong and matter. Got to give ass. coaches there time to shine or step off
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
#AboveTheLine
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
A1: People that want to help you buikd your vision and not their own... That coat me my first job...
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MightyJoe54
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2 con: As a HC if you don't give guys leadership opportunities and you are doing it all yourself, you are going to burnout.
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
Agreed
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CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
@coachmikerowe
Best way to build loyalty is to give guys ownership and let them know you trust & believe in them
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MrSchneiderWHS
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2 it's something I struggled with early on, got better later on, ready to look at it from coordinator perspective
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coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
A1: guys who are loyal. Understand chain of command.guys who respect the program. Coach with enthusiasm. Can accept criticism
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artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: as HFC, how are u trying to grow your branches in the business so mentor ur coaches through learning opportunities
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
I made it a point to do a better job with that this past season. Could definitely tell the difference
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
This happens with a lot of us at times
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https://t.co/H1bkBDmSfs
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:22 PM EST
A2 as a coordinator, I need to do a better job of providing opportunities for ownership with my position coaches.
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CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
A2: My HC does a great job with letting his staff take leadership of their group. We are also given opp. to grow through PD
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CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: Dabo Swinney said in a talk at Clemson's camp for position coaches to be head coaches of their position. I think u set tone
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
Got to coach
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CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
Here's the problem. Some coaches don't take their top assistants to those meetings... Take them with you
https://t.co/wi177yl3nU
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
For us each coach has particular duties. Ranging from setting up headsets to riding to hospital with injured players
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Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
A2: I always empower my coaches I look for them to take ownership of different aspects of the program.
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
Take it and OWN it coach! That is how you will become a better coach.
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CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: This year, I'm being given some responsibility on Special Teams.
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WrCoachLeonard
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
@_CoachTSmith
Just jumping in here. Our HC gives us the opportunity to take control of whatever needs done. Doesn't micromanage.
coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:28 PM EST
@CoachTSullivan
lol nope. Just in this twitter chat. Didn't put it all out there.
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CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:28 PM EST
A2: HC also gives a lot of ownership to his coordinators. In 3 years he's trumped me on calls 3 times.
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huskies_fb
Feb 23 @ 8:28 PM EST
A1 - 1 work ethic/ 2 desire to coach kids not just coach fb/ 3 loyalty to staff/HC/ 4 wanting to learn/grow in the profession
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:28 PM EST
@CoachArthur71
Fell in love with that book coach.
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Coach_Whit3
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
Once you REACH a player mind and how he thinks, that kid will do anything for you on and off the field!
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
This is true!
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: can't learn to lead until you learn to be a great follower
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coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: when I started coaching it was tough to gain leadership roles. I want my asst. To have all the tools to be great HC.
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CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
we did so much as a staff, we met ASAP when we got back from Christmas Break and how do we implement this
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artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: if you want to grow then its simple can You run Your own room!
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
Great answers for Q2 fellas
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CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
@CoachOz79
was he right or wrong those 3 times... Lol just for conversation sake?
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
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