#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 June 21, 2016
7:30 PM EDT
_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 7:30 PM EDT
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 7:50 PM EDT
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participatelrn
Jun 21 @ 7:57 PM EDT
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome coaches to another exciting session of
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...The most exciting hour on the web!
_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:01 PM EDT
Tonight's topic is: Game Day Coaching Duties Let's kick tonight's chat off with introductions. Who's in the house tonight?
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
We will use our normal Q1:A1 format. Be sure to use
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in each post to increase exposure.
CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Ken Dockal- Broome High School, Spartanburg, SC.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Keep those intros coming coaches...Be sure to expand your coaching network by following each of your fellow coaches tonight
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Travis Smith - Douglas Co. HS, Douglasville, GA
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F_Wilczynski5
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Frank Wilczynski, HC/OC, Overbrook HS, Pine Hill, NJ
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CoachTWill22
Jun 21 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Trevor Williams-DBs-South Forsyth HS.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Always great to see so many great coaching minds in attendance.....Make sure no one from your staff is missing.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q1 is on the way in 2 minutes coaches!
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Jason Carrera HC Meadowcreek HS Norcross, Ga
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Don Jacobs OC Batavia HS (OH)
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tfclrk
Jun 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Tom Clark - North Cobb HS Kennesaw, Ga.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Welcome Coaches! Thx for joining!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:06 PM EDT
@wingtcoachdon
you aren't in the streets partying coach? lol
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
@JasonConley20
@CoachMocahbee
@bulldog5704
@matt_lester_
@BTLewis3212
@coachscottd7
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Always great to see so many great coaching minds in attendance.....Make sure no one from your staff is missing.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q1: What is your game day routine? From the bell ending school until you exit for pre-game?
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Keith Mora HC, Danbury HS (OH)
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:09 PM EDT
@CoachKMora
Welcome Coach
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:10 PM EDT
A1: Pre game meal at 3:45 - Followed by Position meetings
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KoachRich9
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Late but here. Will Richardson - Westlake HS
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:11 PM EDT
@KoachRich9
Good to have u coach!
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: HOME- 3-3:45 team meal 3:45-4:00 Imagery 4-5 relax and mentally prepare 6-6:45 pre-game warm up
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: pretty structured down to every minute : relax time, off-def meetings, pregame meal, special teams check, tape and go
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CoachTWill22
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: meal, then walk through, then mental prep. I have to stay busy. Tape ankles, load equip, set up head sets etc.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: I don't know! First year with the
@BataviaDogsFB
team. The more detailed the plan, however, the more comfortable I am.
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A1: quick walk thru in gym, pre game meal/devotion, staff meetings, position meetings, full walk thru on practice field.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:13 PM EDT
We're off to a great start coaches....Q2 on the way in 2 minutes
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
My last school:
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https://t.co/yXxtCrerHb
43coach
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Meal, special teams/back-ups review, sleep, tape and go.
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coachrun_shoot
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
David Roberson- Lithia Springs HS, Lithia Springs GA
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A1: Kids will have a good 30-45 min following meal/devotion and final walk thru for quiet time.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
@wingtcoachdon
thanks coach
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Q2: What does you Pre-Game Warm Up schedule consist of?
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F_Wilczynski5
Jun 21 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A1) Immediately after school: Coaching Staff game of HORSE (team relaxes), Pregame Meal, Walk-Thru, Dress/Taping from Trainer
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A2: Review "First ten" script in gym, any wrinkles for the week, check personnel packages, anything the staff wants to see
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coachrun_shoot
Jun 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
new staff and new school so I'm sure routine will be different. I'm hoping for more time with the players.
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F_Wilczynski5
Jun 21 @ 8:19 PM EDT
A2) Specialist Stretch/Indy, Team Stretch, O Indy (5min), D Indy (5min), Team D, Team O, Punt, PAT, Head back to locker room
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A2: I think that I answered this wrong! I was thinking about the pre-pregame! 😁
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Great info being shared! Q3 is 2 minutes away.
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CoachJTW
Jun 21 @ 8:24 PM EDT
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sorry I'm late fellas...
CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: Kickers/Qbs/Centers flex/Indy 10 min, followed by skill, then big guys O-Indy 10, D-Indy 10, Team, special forces, then off
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Q3: How many coaches do you have on the sideline/in the booth during the game? Per side of the ball.
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
A2: kick, qb exchange, routes, stretch, def and off Indy, team
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CoachJTW
Jun 21 @ 8:25 PM EDT
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I know I'm late. But we always give tests before pregame meal
43coach
Jun 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
For 730 game: Specialists 645, Team warm-up/stretch 655, Indy 705, Skell 710, Team 713, 715 off
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:26 PM EDT
A2 cont. My last school two-platooned, and the
@BataviaDogsFB
will not be. FYI.
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A3: coach I wish it was double but at least two in the box both sides of the ball and someone doing Hudl live capture
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
@CoachJTW
Assignments?
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CoachBlacha
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
Phillip Blacha OL BCHS LATEEEE. BEEN FISHING
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A2: team walk thru, on the field Indy sessions and scripted o and d plays. Not game script but bread and butter stuff
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CoachJTW
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
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being a d lineman in college. I always love taking d lineman out early ... Just for the pass rush. We go thru every rush move
CoachBlacha
Jun 21 @ 8:28 PM EDT
A3: 3 up top the rest down bottom
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
@CoachBlacha
1 per side of the ball? What's the 3rd guy's job?
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A2: When we conclude warm ups it's back to the locker room. Last few games of the year we started to blast music, dance, etc.
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CoachDothard
Jun 21 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Jason Dothard. DB/WR. Manchester High. Manchester, Ga.
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3: We have 3 up and 3 down. OC is in booth w/ spotter and def pos. Coach. HC, DC on field with off asst
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F_Wilczynski5
Jun 21 @ 8:30 PM EDT
A3) Small staff (6 coaches). 4 down, 2 up. Working to get more volunteers, would love to have more eyes up top.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@CoachKMora
Love the "bread and butter" time. We ran through the script in gym (in shirts & ties), we did the same on the field.
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A3: 4 up top, everyone else is on the sideline.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:31 PM EDT
@CoachJTW
Smart!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Good stuff being shared! Keep it up coaches! Q4 in 2 minutes.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A3: Two in the box, helping all phases. That puts five on the sideline for signaling, adjustments, etc.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:34 PM EDT
@CoachDockal
In my league, you ain't getting four coaches in the box. 😉
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
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BTLewis3212
Jun 21 @ 8:33 PM EDT
@wingtcoachdon
@JasonConley20
@bulldog5704
@_CoachTSmith
Kickers and snappers first. Then the skills guys come out for snaps. Last bigs
_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Q4: What is each coach responsible 4 during possession? EX: O-Line coach in booth is responsible 4 watching strong side of play
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
@CoachDockal
@CoachJTW
You coaches are ALL business! Love it!
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CoachJohnson50
Jun 21 @ 8:35 PM EDT
Nick Johnson, Parkview HS - Vacationing/Family in Ocean City, MD hense the tardiness
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CoachBlacha
Jun 21 @ 8:36 PM EDT
@Jccoach11
@wingtcoachdon
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CoachLashSr
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
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just getting in but def a chat I needed to be a part of
wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:37 PM EDT
A4: Can't answer this in one tweet. I'll watch the PSDE, other box guy the secondary, OL coach (HC) watches PSOL. More!
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CoachDothard
Jun 21 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A3: small school. offense assistant + spotter and defense assistant + spotte, in booth. Everybody else on the sideline.
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coachjocksample
Jun 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Joaquin Sample-Defensive Line at Central High School Macon, Georgia
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A4: OL guys split both sides of ball, wr coach coverage and numbers, oc/hc has the box. LB strength , db formation, DL his guys
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andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 8:41 PM EDT
Ryan Andrews Shiloh HS Head Coach
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CoachBlacha
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: we just lost a coach so responsibilities may change up. Usually one watches d other watches o
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A4: cont. a lot more to it but that's it in a nut shell. Subs were discussed before game and each coach handles hc final say so
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andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 8:42 PM EDT
A1 Weight Room/Stretch 230-315... pregame 330. If home, meetings at 500 first group out 615. Away travel at 4...
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CoachDothard
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: one guy watches PSOL, the other guy watches rb/wrs. For "D" one guy watches DL movements, other watches secondary.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
We're coming down the home stretch coaches....Let's finish strong. Q5 is 2 minutes away
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A4: B Back coach-Action Key Qb coach-Eyes on #1 & #2 A backs- Perimeter scheme eyes on #3 OL coaches- Inside Lb/backside lb
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andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A2: Team Flex at 630... Pre game is dynamic warm up... we stretch after school during weight room time..
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Any more of u guys have a pre-game (on the field) schedule u would like to share?
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A4: WR coach-secondary play primarily PS Corner and PS Safety.
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andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A3. 4 total in the box. 3 on defense on the field 4 total on field for Offense.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q5: How is communication handled during and after each possession? Who talks and when?
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andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A4: on field coaches handle substitutions, personnel, adjustments from the box.
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andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A5: I talk, the coordinator after each possesion.
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coachjocksample
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A2: Skill out about 70 min before KO, Bigs come out at 60 min. Warmup for 10, Indy for 5, Team for 10. In locker room by 7 PM
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5: Great question.
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A4: Play ends = don't speak til OC speaks to you. Helps keep relaying info to play caller efficient.
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:47 PM EDT
A5: guys not going both ways go to their position coach then cord talks for adjustments. Hudl sideline will change that TY
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: Play ends = don't speak til OC speaks to you. Helps keep relaying info to play caller efficient.
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A5: DC talks to D, I talk Off that is relayed from OC and I will talk ST
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A5: Pos coaches can briefly talk pos stuff between possessions/ quarters
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CoachTJones82
Jun 21 @ 8:49 PM EDT
Terry Jones AHC-OC Grady High School
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: Following a possession all offensive players and back ups come to the TV and watch the previous possession/get coached up.
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
A5: during a possession cord talks and others stay quiet unless asked a question. Keeps chatter down.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:50 PM EDT
@_CoachTSmith
Update for
@BataviaDogsFB
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https://t.co/ktMY2XnxXc
CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A5: OC & HC are only ones talking during offense. DC talks during defense. Coordinators and Pos coaches can talk on opposite pos
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coachjocksample
Jun 21 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A3: HC, OC/WR, DC/LB, RB, DB, OL coach on field, QB and DL in booth
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F_Wilczynski5
Jun 21 @ 8:52 PM EDT
A5) As HC/OC, I talk to OL coach after each possession. I'll talk to D guys when needed, allow them to coach.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:53 PM EDT
6th and Final Question is on the way in 2 minutes.
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q6: How is halftime handled? EX: Entire staff meets, then break up into Offense & Defense.....
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CoachBlacha
Jun 21 @ 8:55 PM EDT
A5: HC doesn't have headset designated man talks to him from booth. 5 headsets 2-o 2-d 1- designated guy
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coachjocksample
Jun 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A4: Defense-Booth communicates tendencies based off personnel/D & D, instant feedback after play. DB coach has alignment.
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: Quick staff meet-what's good,bad,ugly how do we fix it? Offense meet, defense meet, ST (if needed) out to flex.
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CoachKMora
Jun 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: coaches meet briefly to discuss adjustments. Get into locker room and break down O 1st D 2nd and ST 3rd. Pos specific after
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Jccoach11
Jun 21 @ 8:57 PM EDT
A6: staff meets o and d break up the d talks to kids then o. Hc will talk before we exit
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A6: Had a designated taskmaster who had a list, down to the minute. He became the unquestioned boss! Sorry, don't have a copy.
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43coach
Jun 21 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Coaches meet-players drink, HC statement, Off/Def meet, break up by position, HC final comments
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coachjocksample
Jun 21 @ 8:59 PM EDT
A5: HC communicates with booth after possession, coordinators after that. When the HC talks, everybody listens!
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Great job tonight coaches!! A HUGE thank you goes out to each of you who continue to make this a great networking tool.
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wingtcoachdon
Jun 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A6 cont.: Coaches (O & D) met, then position groups w/coaches, then O & D, STs after. Ended w/HC addressing team.
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CoachTJones82
Jun 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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away game schedule
https://t.co/mFq6CQGo16
andrewsDBU
Jun 21 @ 9:00 PM EDT
A6... O and D staffs meet... HC addresses team.. O and D make adjustments... HC final comments
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Please continue to grow as coaches by keeping the convo's and dialogues going!
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participatelrn
Jun 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Every idea and resource exchanged just now at
#GAHSFBCHAT
viewable in one place at
https://t.co/bxoB6SgH2b
CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 9:01 PM EDT
A6: The addition of sideline replay on the iPad's was huge for us last season at halftime.
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CoachDothard
Jun 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A6: Staff meet together first. Split into O/D staff meeting. Position specific meeting. Then SpTm adjustments if necessary.
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F_Wilczynski5
Jun 21 @ 9:02 PM EDT
A6) Staff meets to discuss adjustments, Offense coaches meet with players then Defense and S/T
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Missed tonight's chat? Want to review information shared? See the entire chat at
https://t.co/WKO6whO0tu
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Really enjoyed the chat, thanks for putting this on
@_CoachTSmith
Great work!
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coachjocksample
Jun 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT
A6: First 5 minutes staff meets/vents. HC, OC and DC review stats, talk adjustments. Next 10 min split O/D. 2 min for HC
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 9:04 PM EDT
See you guys next week when we discuss: "Sideline Organization". Until then......GATA!
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CoachDockal
Jun 21 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Coaches, be sure to check out
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!
@CoachBlacha
and I are trying to get it going in the Palmetto State! Thanks again!
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CoachBlacha
Jun 21 @ 9:07 PM EDT
@F_Wilczynski5
hahaha that's why I don't. Too young to be breaking a very expensive Walkie talkie
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_CoachTSmith
Jun 21 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@CoachDockal
what was your process with the Ipads?
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coachrun_shoot
Jun 21 @ 10:12 PM EDT
Been on both sides of the coin here. Been on staffs where your input was valued. Been other place where only the HC talks.
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