#txhsfbchat Archive
A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.
Wednesday February 3, 2016
9:00 PM EST
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Tonight we discuss what is a hot topic in Texas this week, Redistricting & Realignment. This can bring major change to a program
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Freddy Gonzalez, Assistant Coach, Socorro HS
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These changes can range from not just who you play, but who is coaching the kids or who you're coaching against!
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Tonight I want to learn what you do to take these changes head on and turn them to your advantage
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Might hear a lot of er... discontent from us Louisiana folks on this topic
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Mathew Bennett, Boiling Springs High School, Boiling Springs, South Carolina
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Thank you for checking in! I am Chris Fisher, OL Ridge Point HS and the provider of for all to enjoy
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major changes in redistributing in TN last year. Already being adjusted in 2017
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Nick Stromeyer. Former AC at Allen Academy. Aspiring college football coach once I graduate from A&M in May. Howdy everybody!
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major changes in redistricting in TN last year. Already being adjusted in 2017
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Trevor Williams-DBs-South Forsyth HS, GA.
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Tony Shiffman. Rossview High in Clarksville, TN. Casual observer tonight. Cohost of on Monday nights. Huge fan of !!!
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We will use the Q1,Q2...A1,A2 format tonight. Start all responses with A1,A2,etc...and make sure you tag everything with
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Chance Hester. Calvary Baptist. Shreveport, La.
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RT all Qs to help participants keep up. is more interesting and informational when YOU engage other coaches to learn
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RT all Qs to help participants keep up. is more interesting and informational when YOU engage other coaches to learn
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Nick Zajicek Cameron Yoe OL
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Dean Munkers OL/DL Stayton OR
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Lets get this going! Q1 starts us off in 1 min!
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Paul Shelton, OC, QB's Bearden High School, Knoxville, TN
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Rashawn Harvey OC/QB's, Kearney Catholic HS, Kearney NE
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Brenton Whitaker OC Ranchview HS
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Eddie Young, HC/OC Lajeunesse HS, Windsor, ON
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A1 Don’t think it changes a lot. were going to have a difficult schedule regardless Now add 2 playoff teams and a state finalist
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Greg Wyant
Head Coach
Siegel High
Murfreesboro Tn. Just preserving tonight.
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Greg Wyant
Head Coach
Siegel High
Murfreesboro Tn. Just observing tonight.
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Brian Milan DC Bearden HS
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A1: we have regions, and switching regions can be huge on a week to week basis. Competition is so much better than others
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Marte Amrine-dripping springs
Ilb/stc
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A1 It doesn't change us at all, as who we are is not dictated by who we play.
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A1) Depends on the quality of opponent. Tougher district opponents prepare you for the playoffs.
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A1: I don't think there is really much of an impact. I think kids look forward to new opponents. https://t.co/3hksny2YI6
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Q1: How does the changing of district opponents impact your program?
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A1: I will say it shouldn't effect your preparation, because as coaches and players we should always be preparing for the best
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Ryan Higgins. Carter Riverside LBs, assistant Oline, and strength and conditioning coach.
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A1 doesn't matter who is on the opposing sideline. We have to do what we do and play our style every week
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A1) Sometimes during redistricting, you lose rivalry games. Communities look forward to these games.
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A1It doesn’t change us but the district and region which were already the toughest… got tougher which is exciting but no impact.
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A1: this year we have to travel farther. Our coaches from west Texas make fun of me for complaining about a 1hr 45 min drive.
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A1-I think it gives us a chance to refocus and brings us excitement for new opponents
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A1: We focus on us. Try to be the best team we can be and see where that gets us.
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ICYMI: Q1: How does the changing of district opponents impact your program?
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Forgot got was tonight. Must 👀 in.
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Our players & coaches are usually excited about new district opponents
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Nice start to ! Q2 up next
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A1: Our players & coaches are usually excited about new district opponents
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A1 Nothing changes with what we do for preparation but it does keep things exciting having new teams on the schedule.
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Q2: In Texas, we realign districts in February of even years. Do you gather film to build your background of the new teams?
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Colbry Lathan
Assistant coach
Okolona High School
Okolona, MS
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Realignment is exciting as you get a new set of challenges for your program.
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A2 try to get an idea of returning starters, lettermen, and offensive/defensive schemes. Especially early season opponents
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A2 Personally I like to check out hudl highlights of new teams but, nothing in depth or team wide.
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A2 I'd start gathering film as soon as I possibly can. I also like to check MaxPreps to see their roster info if it's posted
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A2:I think a lot of that would depend on when you play them in the year. If any of our 1st 3 games are new people, I want 2 know
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A2: We try to find as much info about new opponents as we can. Scheme, returners etc. At least have an idea going in to summer.
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A2 We gather anything we can on new teams. In reality the best info comes early next season.
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Good stuff! Q3 on the way
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A2: we get film, check max preps for returners & stats, and talk with other coaches about the teams
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Q3: What other sources of information do you use to scout your new district opponents?
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Dominique Bowman
Defensive Coordinator
Cordova High School
Memphis Tn
Just observing tonight
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A3 I like to use MaxPreps to check stats and preferences. I would also like to talk to fellow coaches who have faced them
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A?) We have a couple new teams on the schedule this year, 1 we have film on & the other we don't. Luckily it's week8
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A3 I search the team with hudl. See what they have to offer. I also look at max preps or YouTube for player highlights.
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A3 MaxPreps, Hudl, and fellow coaches
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Jonathan Parks
OC . Juliet High School
Mt Juliet TN
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A3: we attempt to get scouting reports from teams that traditionally play our new opponents
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Keep it up! Q4 in a minute!
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Q4: If longer travel is required, when do you begin planning your gameday schedule?
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A4 I'll be honest, planning a gameday schedule is something I need to learn more about. Would love to hear opinions about it
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A4- we have started. We map it out and get restaurant list going and start getting out timing. Our closest trip now is 35min
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Great stuff! The last Q of the night is up next!
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Strength and Conditioning chat tomorrow night 8pm, & I will be leading the chat on WarmUps!
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Q5: Occasionally schools will make changes due to realignment. What opportunities do you look for during realignment years?
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If anyone wants to talk about how to do a pregame schedule, please let me know!
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A5-we use each offseason to see what we need to tweet in our system, but I think consistency is the key. No drastic changes
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I'll tell y'all like I told the I added my email to my Twitter bio, if anybody wants to talk ball, holler at me!
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Great job tonight! I hope that whatever change you experience this offseason, you have a plan for it!
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A5 we don't change anything as a result of realignment. We make changes based on our strengths/needs.
