#txhsfbchat Archive
A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.
Wednesday September 28, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Tonight our topic is "Winning With Class"...this is an important topic about our professionalism and respect for our opponent
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I have my belief on how to handle yourself and team that I will share during the discussion
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Let's begin the night with an intros and sharing how our season is going
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it is not okay to humiliate a team 82-20 u need to be humble about your victory
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I am Chris Fisher, the founder of and OL coach of Ridge Point HS...so far the season is going well...4-0, 2nd week of district
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We use a Q1,A1 format for the chat. Please include with your tweets and engage in the discussion!
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Miles Hochard assistant at The Pembroke Hill School, KCMO. Currently sitting at 4-2
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agreed...There is a right way and a wrong way to close out a game
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agreed...There is a right way and a wrong way to close out a game
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I'm glad to see each of you here. Lets get going!
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Q1: When you are winning by a large margin, how long do you keep the starters in?
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6 games in and doing well! good job! Thanks for being here
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depends on timing. Usually up by 35 we go one, maybe two series of 0 and D and start rolling younger kids slowly
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42 kids on roster means freshmen will eventually play in the game. Gotta be careful.
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A1: Depending on the timing...We try to get our 1s out safely and rotate in our 2s in phases
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freshmen on varsity? do you have a freshman team?
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A1 depends on timing. Usually up by 35 we go one, maybe two series of 0 and D and start rolling younger kids slowly
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Timing is everything...you need your starters to be able to play longer in games, but you want to be healthy and 2s need reps
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Q2: What method of control can a coach use to keep the game from getting out of hand?
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A2. Change tempo. We slow the game down. Qbs snap with little time on play clock. Run the ball. Turbo clock helps
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A2: Coaches can control the pace of their offense, the type of plays, and who is in the game
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A2 cont. play calls. Less explosive play calls. Rolling JV kids. Grind the clock.
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Coaches should remember that your team is a reflection of you. How your team performs in victory and defeat comes from you
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Q3: How do you teach your athletes how to win with class and dignity?
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exactly...delay your play call and use clock...its obvious you've won, now finish the game
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A3 model how to win. These lessons occur in the classroom, practice, etc... we all coach to teach boys to be men.
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THIS is so important to remember! https://t.co/V1AFtORYnD
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A3 model how to win. These lessons occur in the classroom, practice, etc... we all coach to teach boys to be men.
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A3. We all want to win. That's secondary. Primary mission is to coach character.
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A3: Teach respect of each opponent. Lead by example. Enjoy the win, but show the kids the other team matters
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a3 we have to model how to lose as well! This is often forgotten. Kids need to know how to handle a defeat.
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Q4: Do you believe a mercy rule is necessary in high school football?
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Football is more than just stats and wins. Football is a method of teaching character and integrity to our young men
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It is! Hold your head high and learn from it! Nobody says you have to like it https://t.co/75IUICMMVQ
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a3 we have to model how to lose as well! This is often forgotten. Kids need to know how to handle a defeat.
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A4: I don't believe a mercy rule is necessary. Coaches should be able to handle their teams professionally and respectfully
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a4 I've lost 78-7 and won 60-0. The kids want to finish regardless. Running clock is a must though.
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Q5: What message to the kids is sent when you implement a mercy rule?
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A5 they know to finish regardless of what side of the turbo clock we are on. It's about pride.
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A5: If a state adopts a Mercy Rule, I think you're limiting the opportunity for kids to play
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A5: I believe lopsided games are opportunities for kids that contribute more on the scout team to get to play for their team
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a5 past 2 weeks we have gotten every kid into the game b/c we've had the turbo clock on teams. Valuable game exp
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Q6: Is it the coach's responsibility to have the kids across the field in mind when winning large?
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when you say turbo clock, is this a running clock?
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yes. We've always called it the turbo clock since HS in Missouri.
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A6: I think its important to remember who you're playing. We're not in the business of embarrassing kids
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a6 yes. 100%. It is our job to make football better.
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Q7: What do you do to retain professional respect with your opponent?
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a7 everything we can. Treat them with respect on the field. What goes around comes around. It's a circle.
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a7 don't run up the score, be mindful of our demeanor and professionalism on or side. Treat their kids with respect
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A7: Treat the coaches and the kids how you would want to be treated if your team was in that situation.
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We are in the business of giving kids the opportunity to experience success & learn from this great game
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What do you want your kids to take away from their experience with your football program?
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Great job tonight! I learned a lot from your insight.
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love of the game, work ethic,character,responsibility, humility, camaraderie This is the greatest game in the world
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THIS!!! https://t.co/2fGJ9fCtEI
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love of the game, work ethic,character,responsibility, humility, camaraderie This is the greatest game in the world
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