#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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachParPitts
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
A:1 loyalty to program is first and foremost
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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)
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
I agree
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/cefrUFZi8G
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:23 PM EST
Run meetings, sit in on county/region meetings, witness parent meetings, create schedules.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/aobzje3R2l
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:17 PM EST
Q2: Do you provide leadership opportunities for your staff? (Opportunities to take ownership in the team)
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
@CoachJTW
@_CoachTSmith
but within the goals of the entire program
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
U earned the right to have complete autonomy of your group. Hard work is rewarded.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/9Ed8qKGotZ
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
A1. Loyalty, Hard Work, Positive Attitude, and a love for our athletes.
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmitchell17
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:24 PM EST
That's good coach. What curriculum are you using?
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/8OripJ1uhG
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
This happens with a lot of us at times
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
You bet!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/ILuHKiFsIH
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Whit3
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
As a Coach you can also learn a lot from your players!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: can't learn to lead until you learn to be a great follower
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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)
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: This year, I'm being given some responsibility on Special Teams.
#GAHSFBCHAT
uniquelyphilly
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
is trending on Twitter in
#philly
wcann33
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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...
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:26 PM EST
Agreed
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/72SazKhx4i
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
_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
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/6O4gzwz3wd
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
This happens with a lot of us at times
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
Got to coach
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/zWEgCCencl
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:27 PM EST
Take it and OWN it coach! That is how you will become a better coach.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/TOKgr44yBT
CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: This year, I'm being given some responsibility on Special Teams.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:28 PM EST
@CoachArthur71
Fell in love with that book coach.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
This is true!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/xOa4JlL9XV
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
A2: can't learn to lead until you learn to be a great follower
#GAHSFBCHAT
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.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
A2: if you want to grow then its simple can You run Your own room!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
Great answers for Q2 fellas
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:29 PM EST
@CoachOz79
was he right or wrong those 3 times... Lol just for conversation sake?
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
A1: Also, to echo DJ, someone that wants to be a HC. They will have that drive.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
One of the best right here!
#Salute
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/SZSOPAQ9Gy
wcann33
Feb 23 @ 8:25 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
everyone must feel like they belong and matter. Got to give ass. coaches there time to shine or step off
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
Our OC is always asking for input helps us feel necessary
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
A1: If you're looking for your next job instead of focusing on current job, you won't have a job.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMBurleson
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
Love that. Be the HC of your group! Know the plan for the program and lead your guys to get it done
#GAHSFBCHAT
TTMobile_us
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
is now trending in USA, ranking 45
CoachJesseLynch
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
A2: Our HC gives us ownership to do what needs to be done to help our kids & our program get better. Has been great for all!
#GAHSFBCHAT
BuddyTaylor2
Feb 23 @ 8:31 PM EST
@Coach_Johnson7
Buddy Taylor retired football coach living in Wichita Ks
#gahsfbchat
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:31 PM EST
WOW!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/d1i7IZGUNP
TTMobile_us
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
is now trending in USA, ranking 45
rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: Took entire staff w/ spouses to clinic in Nahsville, TN. Time well spent.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:31 PM EST
A3: we try to spend as much time away from "football" together as possible, including families
#GAHSFBCHAT
_coachgibbslv
Feb 23 @ 8:31 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
#GAHSFBCHAT
late check-in from the desert SW
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: I'm no a HC, but I have always enjoyed going to clinics together. Car rides build a brotherhood and bond. Learn together
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
@TTMobile_us
where did u see that?
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: State clinic in Ohio. Good clinic but goes a long way to building our connection as a staff.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachDingus
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Coaches get togethers some place you can go unwind and mesh.
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Staff and family get together a, coaches retreat and family day, Visiting colleges or attending clinics as a group
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: the men I work with are my best friends. We develop relationship off the field as well. Same thing we want our kids to do
#GAHSFBCHAT
MightyJoe54
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
Q3: Build unity by doing stuff away from football. Dinners where families can hangout together. Golfing, working out together
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: Staff and wives dinners during offseason, golf, random nights out together to decompress from school!
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: We all have lunch together after each practice.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
Great to see coaches from across the country chiming in.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3. Coach other sports together. Coaches retreat
#GAHSFBCHAT
man2mandcoach
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3 We spend a lot of time together as a staff, go bowling, lake trip, our families are always welcome at the field house
#GAHSFBCHAT
wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: The group text. One minute, everybody is relaxing, and the next cutting up on their phones. Love this.
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
What is Q3
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: We try to do things outside of football together. Get-together for dinner (wives included), or get together to watch ball
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: also, go fishing together. Me and our DL coach
@bollinger_david
need to take another fishing trip soon.
#HoneyHole
#FarmPond
#GAHSFBCHAT
NHSCoachJones
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
Well said
https://t.co/Ln3g4C3FJl
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: I'm no a HC, but I have always enjoyed going to clinics together. Car rides build a brotherhood and bond. Learn together
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
is Trending in Atlanta
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
is Trending in Atlanta
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
A3: Staff Outing at twice a yr. No FB talk just fun.Last yr we took a road trip to visit a school
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/13H2HPBgIv
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:33 PM EST
@_coachgibbslv
welcome fam. Share some of that knowledge!
#GAHSFBCHAT
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3- get togethers after games, Xmas party, bowl game grilling, staff Bible study,
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: And our group texts.... wow (lol)
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: Families get together the night after our first scrimmage.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Sizemore
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: Spend time together. Just not going to clinics, but having weekly family cookouts/dinners.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/Ws5zaIomn5
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:30 PM EST
Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
A3: We try to spend time together away from football... Also I tell guys to be themselves all the time. Being Genuine best way
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
Can't beat that!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/kQOjG3PjuN
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:32 PM EST
A3: the men I work with are my best friends. We develop relationship off the field as well. Same thing we want our kids to do
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
A2: Coordinator Titles aren't just limited to O/D/ST. Also assign recruiting, strength , academic, equipment, technology
#GAHSFBCHAT
fundraisercards
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
Let to the game
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:34 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
as much time as you get to know each other the better your staff will be!!!
CoachJesseLynch
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: HC's pool is everybody's pool, cookouts, clinics, supporting each other in our sports outside of football season.
#GAHSFBCHAT
SSHS_CoachCoons
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: Our staff goes to dinner after the games.
#GAHSFBCHAT
WrCoachLeonard
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
.
#GAHSFBCHAT
A3: everyone on our staff has known each other for years. 1st year last year we met around my pool for some BS!
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3 By keeping time spent on football as brief as possible while being thorough. Coaches get a life, and can enjoy themselves.
#GAHSFBCHAT
GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
@artink67
Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
fundraisercards
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
Late to the game...
#GAHSFBCHAT
Better late than never.
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
@artink67
Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
@artink67
What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
it's hard to try to disappoint someone your TRULY LOVE!!!
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3 when people are happy it's much easier to have unity, and a common goal. Miserable people can't be good teammates
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: Team/Family meals every Thursday during the season; numerous gatherings in the off-season
#GAHSFBCHAT
wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
@CoachOz79
These have been big for us this year. One coach told me that they would have never happened last year. Tragic...
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:35 PM EST
A3: we attend comedy night every Thursday after practices with the spouses and the free wings made it even better
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachAmbrose1
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: Clinics are great, get to spend 2-3 days together with nothing else going on
#GAHSFBCHAT
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3- absolutely have a fantasy football league together w group text talking trash about it.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
@OlaFootball
exactly what we're doing next weekend
#GAHSFBCHAT
#clinicseason
Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
Do as much as we can away from the field. Clinics and retreats along with unwind time after games.
#GAHSFBCHAT
huskies_fb
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
A4 - have off season/yr round leadership meetings/training sess's/informal talks. Encourage players to take ownership/leadership
#GAHSFBCHAT
igardner33
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3- annual clinics together stay the weekend good bonding, team camps are great spend time together get together after games
#GAHSFBCHAT
CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
A3: Our defensive meetings are very "round table". All opinions are heard, all ideas are considered.
#GAHSFBCHAT
WrCoachLeonard
Feb 23 @ 8:36 PM EST
.
#GAHSFBCHAT
A3: Several coaches lift together as well. 3 of them are coaching baseball also.
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
@artink67
RT
@_CoachTSmith
: Q3: What practices do you use to build staff unity?
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Don't take time away from family. If the momma's are happy. My coaches are happy.
#GAHSFBCHAT
NHSCoachJones
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3 Seems like consensus involves getting the wives involved! As
@CoachDJmayo
would say the wife is always the HC at home!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: definitely a coaches retreat even if wives don't like it. Preseason cookout for sure.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachWynnRR
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3: Time. Get together with staff and their families every Sunday night during the season.
#GAHSFBCHAT
BuddyTaylor2
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
@fordtough301
@_CoachTSmith
#1 is loyalty.
#GAHSFBCHAT
wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
@Coach_Sneed_EM
And guys who are happy with each other will willingly out in more effort!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMBurleson
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
Nothing like eating and unwinding after practice and games in the office.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:37 PM EST
A3 even though I do enjoy watching WWE network on the projector in the coaches office w/ our staff. That's real Team Building
#GAHSFBCHAT
jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: we hang out and chew the fat after work. Hard when you have multiple lay coaches and coaches at other schools
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachDubMaddox
Feb 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: we sit around the office and quote movies...
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: Also we have a group chat. No one is safe... lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
NHSCoachJones
Feb 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: Happy wives, make happy coaches, happy coaches, make better coaches!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: We had a set of videos we would watch before games on Friday to loosen things up (right
@wingtcoachdon
?)
#GAHSFBCHAT
tlamb9
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: coach's corner/bible study. Genuine at all times. Holiday functions. Golf/fishing. Recruiting travel. Group texts
#GAHSFBCHAT
_coachgibbslv
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3: Attend clinics,have lunch at a different coaches home monthly, we've met as a staff once a week during this off-season.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
Never safe
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/veg9SLi6Wp
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:38 PM EST
A3: Also we have a group chat. No one is safe... lol
#GAHSFBCHAT
Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
@andrewsDBU
we do the same coach. A lot of fun.
#GAHSFBCHAT
GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
A3 played a lot of Madden and Coach K on an old PS2.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:39 PM EST
@Coach_Sneed_EM
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/4KkRBAwbx0
BuddyTaylor2
Feb 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
@CoachWynnRR
You've got to support the other programs in the school!
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:40 PM EST
A3. Our staff had a staff golf day before the season. Lot of BAD golf but great bonding.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachDothard
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
A3: attend clinics, hang together after friday night games, staff retreat, and daily "group text" is comedy at its best!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
Good stuff!
#GAHSFBCHAT
NHSCoachJones
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
@Coach_Sneed_EM
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/yEQIDjeK5V
via youtube
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q4 in 1 minute
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
@andrewsDBU
so right on the group chat, only the strong survive 😂😂😂😂
#GAHSFBCHAT
huskies_fb
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
A2 -as an asst, I was given ownership of OL and wt rm. Never forgot the empowerment that provided. Empower assts every way poss
#GAHSFBCHAT
cheneycardsfb
Feb 23 @ 8:41 PM EST
Q3. Snacks after the game for coaches! Dinner for coaches and families!! In meetings we give each other a hard time!
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
A3: Bible Study on Friday Mornings and Group Chat like Coach
@andrewsDBU
. Game planning Shiloh right now. LOL
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
Am I the only 1 watching the NFL combine from last year during this? 😂🏈
#GAHSFBCHAT
cheneycardsfb
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
@cheneycardsfb
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
A3
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachMBurleson
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
Daily or weekly staff group text. Straight comedy hour. No holds barred!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachChrisStier
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
A3: Going to clinics as a staff.
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
A3: win or lose a coach was assigned to have the spirits on ice and wings and pizza hot!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
Q4: How do you promote healthy competition amongst your staff....i.e. offense vs. defense
#GAHSFBCHAT
BuddyTaylor2
Feb 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
@fordtough301
@_CoachTSmith
Leadership, loyalty, responsible, work ethic, and dependable.
#GAHSFBCHAT
GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
Well done Coach.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/Cg1WjykcGt
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:42 PM EST
A3
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: My first year we had an old WWF belt that we would award to the coordinator on the side of the ball that won that day
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
Q4: Healthy Trash Talk is always the best
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
Q4. You have to have it!!! They only way you can get better!!!
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4: Healthy trash talk is always the best
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4: Get after it in team period - then walk away with arms around eachother coming off the field with the team
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
A3. Make sure coaches have a chance to enjoy their families. Program priorities. Faith,Family,Football
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
Hilarious
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/PxxJfSKTqd
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:44 PM EST
A4: My first year we had an old WWF belt that we would award to the coordinator on the side of the ball that won that day
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
Q4. Make five lose five is a great drill to get this done!!! First one scores wins
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:45 PM EST
A4: I love some light hearted trash talk, especially with OL and DL. Make it for something (10 up downs, sprints) COMPETE!!!!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
man2mandcoach
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4 our HC is our DC and coaches the OL so he keeps things pretty balanced, we try to keep it competitive as much as possible
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: Having competitions by position group during fundraisers.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: We also have some "friendly" trash talk during practice, especially in big group drills.
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/O8wK5LBFDZ
Go_Rout
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
@CoachChrisStier
What clinics do you typically attend each year?
#GAHSFBCHAT
wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4: We call it, "Inside run"
#GAHSFBCHAT
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4- always a milkshake/icee on the line, with trash talk. Coaches must walk off together though to model to kids how it's done.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
Keep "score"in GL period on Tuesday and in 2min. period on Wednesday
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4 Some talkin' trash, and having a crew who hate to lose at anything.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CodyCaseNoSpace
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: Competition Tuesday. Boards for linemen. 7 v 7 for skill. Competition extends to coaches.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: keep it intense, and keep it between the whistles. Let's get after each other and make each other better. No days off.
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: Love competition between both groups. Kids love it and feed on it. Sometimes I have to put out fires, but it is all good
#GAHSFBCHAT
huskies_fb
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4 Stress competition in every drill. From indy session thru team time.
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: crossover periods in practice. This offseason they all are leaders of a team where the winner gets rewarded at the end.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A3. Compare offensive & defensive goal board on Sunday for bragging rights and never forget to mention who works harder.
#GAHSFBCHAT
BCain76
Feb 23 @ 8:47 PM EST
A4: I always let the D know that the scout O is scoring on this play. Watch out if it happens,scouts going wild!
#GAHSFBCHAT
tbanks1906
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: We are a 2-platoon team. But my DC knows how to get my blood boiling! During Season.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/AUuBMHROEo
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:43 PM EST
Q4: How do you promote healthy competition amongst your staff....i.e. offense vs. defense
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: me and
@nickcoachd42
would always get on the boards before practice to promote friendly competition
#GAHSFBCHAT
Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4. Goal line!! Get after it!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
Yessir!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/ocRK1Vlkoh
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:46 PM EST
A4- always a milkshake/icee on the line, with trash talk. Coaches must walk off together though to model to kids how it's done.
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: and as a DB at heart... Trash talk never hurts... lol especially to WRs...
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4: depending on the kids and the coaches you can wager coaches running / pushups. I'm not above it. DL always sucks anyway. 😝😝
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Whit3
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
Coaches meeting always turns into different subjects that always get you off task
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4. When the players are competing you are competing. Coach with enthusiasm make them think you are ready to put the pads on!
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4. Compare offensive & defensive goal board on Sunday for bragging rights and never forget to mention who works harder.
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: This has been a challenge for me since I am also the OC. I want both sides to be successful hard to convince the D sometimes
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: I will say, if the offense is getting the better of the defense, I'll stir that pot. I let you know about it. Kids respond
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachfisher_rp
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: Our 2 minute drill is good on good and the HC pulls no punches on the OC or the DC...players are fired up and coaches too
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
Yessir
#lockandload
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/8L0NOzBYKv
Jccoach11
Feb 23 @ 8:48 PM EST
A4. Goal line!! Get after it!!
#GAHSFBCHAT
igardner33
Feb 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4-one on ones WR vs DB OL vs DL redzone period two min drill. Scrimmage during preseason anything to make it compatible
#GAHSFBCHAT
GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 8:50 PM EST
A4: scout team OC [me] vs DC and his band in pass skelly a ton of fun.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJesseLynch
Feb 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
A4: gotta get the scouts involved.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Johnson7
Feb 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
I like that
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/4yy3iZF2ZD
coachfisher_rp
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: Our 2 minute drill is good on good and the HC pulls no punches on the OC or the DC...players are fired up and coaches too
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
A4 I seem quiet and reserved but I have actually been known to talk some junk. Actually I talk all the junk, all the time
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Pfiester
Feb 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
That's how we do it as well...I'm always getting dinged for being too far into the field during 2 min.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/gKR7o6cY6l
coachfisher_rp
Feb 23 @ 8:49 PM EST
A4: Our 2 minute drill is good on good and the HC pulls no punches on the OC or the DC...players are fired up and coaches too
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
make 5 lose 5. Put the ball on the 50. The offense can only get 5 yards regardless of how big the play ..
WrCoachLeonard
Feb 23 @ 8:51 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
I like to see our D shut down the offense, and then let them know it! Of course it can bite you when the offense scores.
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:52 PM EST
A4: We also went PUP & Goaline in 2 platoon system & who ever lost, the coaches had to run 5 sprints
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Feb 23 @ 8:52 PM EST
Q4: Don't let yourself, position group, side of the ball, or philosophy be the weak link in the chain.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:52 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
if they get a 30 yard run the ball only moves up 5 yards. If they don't get 5 yards the defense moves the ball back five yards
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:52 PM EST
Final question in 2 minutes. Keep it going fellas.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 8:52 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
the first team in the endzone scores!!!
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
A4: tough to do if the def gets all the best players right off the bat in spring ball
@nhasmith
#GAHSFBCHAT
fundraisercards
Feb 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
Tons of new folks on here tonight.
#GAHSFBCHAT
is growing fast! Keep up the good work
@_CoachTSmith
great chat coaches.
#FollowFBCoaches
rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
#swarmfbchat
follows
#GAHSFBCHAT
at top of the hour: Topic - Inside LB play
#sharethewealth
#coachingfraternity
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:53 PM EST
A4: When the D has you pegged on what you call at practice, adjusts D to kill it,you call a wrinkle and burn them the next time.
#GAHSFBCHAT
livingnippon
Feb 23 @ 8:54 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
, Convent ,
#LivingFabulosa
,
#SecretsOnMyPhone
, SPUD ,
#NCHSAAMBB
,
#FreshOffTheBoat
, Orange Beach
SSHS_CoachCoons
Feb 23 @ 8:54 PM EST
A4:hype up the scout team and call them "The Red Army" try to stop the starting offense or defense. Backups take pride in it
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmitchell17
Feb 23 @ 8:54 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
A4: I am the biggest A-hole during team especially when OLine is blasting the DLine and I am even bigger A-hole 2 OLine.
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:54 PM EST
A4- tracking it all at practice- ints, fum, recoveries, sacks, penalties, 3 and outs,
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:55 PM EST
Q5: How can you prevent the staff from becoming divided when 1 unit may be successful, while the other unit struggles?
#GAHSFBCHAT
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 8:55 PM EST
A4: something I've done with wr is to split them up as left side and right side & they play def against each other for pushups
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachDothard
Feb 23 @ 8:55 PM EST
A4: Goal Line, 7 on 7, & Me being apart of
#DBNation
born to be on that Island & to trash talk; Always gets the boys going!
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: easier said than done. But making sure you have the right guys and everyone BELIEVES in each other
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: This should never be an issue. When it comes to game time, we are 1 team, not units. Helps out as needed/asked.
#GAHSFBCHAT
wingtcoachdon
Feb 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: It all starts with the foundation laid MONTHS before the season starts!
#GAHSFBCHAT
vandyfan13
Feb 23 @ 8:56 PM EST
A5: Hire people who understand the big picture and are in it for the greater good.
#GAhsfbchat
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: Having weekly post game meetings and providing State of The Union with your Unit. Helps everyone understand
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: Don't throw your "Advice" to them when not asked. They are professionals and are working to figure things out.
#GAHSFBCHAT
jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: push for more competition. Great D makes a Offensive unit better. Go 1s on 1s
#GAHSFBCHAT
carvercoach
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A4) We have Tuesday night fight every Tuesday, goaline,short yd, overtime sit. Loser runs gassers down ups etc coaches included.
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
Q5: I'm a big stat guy but at the end of the day the only stay that matters is Ws and Ls, did D allow less than the O scored?
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: post game State of the Union's also offer Think Tank discussions of problems
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJesseLynch
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: Gotta realize we all have the same goal & fight the same fight. The ball bounces funny & the tables could turn quickly.
#GAHSFBCHAT
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5- can always be better on both sides! Shutout not good enough on D, go score on D! Did O have perfect game?
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 8:57 PM EST
A5: You have to be brothers who want 2 see each other succeed. Cant relish in the bad. Defense picks up O and Offense picks up D
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
A5: it's easier when kids play both ways instead of 2 platoon system. Everybody has to carry their own weight
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
A5: A group that is carrying one this week might need the other to carry them the following. Can't get down on each other.
#GAHSFBCHAT
SandyPants
Feb 23 @ 8:58 PM EST
A5
#GAHSFBCHAT
let your staff know what your focus is upfront is key. If vision is set out to be a defensive team cool but b great at it.
SSHS_CoachCoons
Feb 23 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5: our coaches coach both sides of the ball so we all have a stake in what's going on. Also have players that ho both ways.
#GAHSFBCHAT
Coach_Sizemore
Feb 23 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5: If u have the right guys on staff & have treated your staff as family this shouldn't be an issue.
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/eUJYpnfeif
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 8:55 PM EST
Q5: How can you prevent the staff from becoming divided when 1 unit may be successful, while the other unit struggles?
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmitchell17
Feb 23 @ 8:59 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
A5: Sad 2 say that I am experiencing that & it is not good. We can be one @ times but during adversity we splinter. Try 2 fix.
coachjack1
Feb 23 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5. Know your coaches. Hire good guys.
#1team1dream
players and coaches know what it means to be together through good and bad.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachDubMaddox
Feb 23 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5: The staff has to emulate the same things they preach to the athletes. Division & clicks on staffs create the same on TEAM.
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
If Offense struggles-def has to have a score mentality. Def struggles- the offense has to control the game by the clock.
#GAHSFBCHAT
ZacBrayLex
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5- hit it head on! Elephants not allowed in the room. If it were easy, everybody would play/coach. It's what defines us!
#GAHSFBCHAT
jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5: Encouragement between staff members is crucial. Don't even need constructive criticism,
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachTWill22
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
@_CoachTSmith
A4: bring the JUICE every day. Kids love it. Practice harder without even realizing it.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5: Special Teams is unsung hero and glue that holds it together. EVERYBODY gets excited when there's a big special teams play.
#GAHSFBCHAT
WrCoachLeonard
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
@_CoachTSmith
If one unit struggles, it affects the entire team. I've never seen anyone pumped their unit did good after a loss
SandyPants
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5
#GAHSFBCHAT
also building that cooperation and open communication amongst a staff. All starts with the head man.
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
"Final Thought" in 4 minutes.....Finish Strong fellas
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
So true!
#GAHSFBCHAT
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CoachDubMaddox
Feb 23 @ 8:59 PM EST
A5: The staff has to emulate the same things they preach to the athletes. Division & clicks on staffs create the same on TEAM.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
A5: have a team that has the mindset of having each others back. If 1 side of ball struggles, other will be there to pick em up
#GAHSFBCHAT
spirrison
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
Collect resources from
#GAHSFBCHAT
at
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@Coach_Johnson7
@_CoachTSmith
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
A5: as cheesy as it sounds, staff and units have to have "all for one, one for all" mentality. Be willing to carry the load!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
Yes!
#GAHSFBCHAT
https://t.co/TU31MeN763
MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 9:00 PM EST
If Offense struggles-def has to have a score mentality. Def struggles- the offense has to control the game by the clock.
#GAHSFBCHAT
andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
A5: starts well before you play a game. Have build culture in staff like you do players so in tough times you don't break
#GAHSFBCHAT
MatthewRPark
Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
A5. It's not about "us coaches". Let the ego go and coach your unit harder.
#GAHSFBCHAT
artink67
Feb 23 @ 9:01 PM EST
A5: sometimes a little adversity is good when one side is not carrying their weight bcuz now accountability is added in the mix
#GAHSFBCHAT
J_E_Rogers
Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
A5: You need to remember your side of the ball doesn't always have success and your side probably as been carried before too.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJohnson50
Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
A5: Very tough. Encourage them. But ultimately it's the HCs call if he wants/needs to but in. I don't want any part of that.
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachArthur71
Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
A5:Truly believe postgame State of Unions with YOUR pos. group gives everyone insight, and advice sought
#GAHSFBCHAT
OlaFootball
Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
A5: I agree having the right staff and a clear vision well in advance of the season can help these issues
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachJTW
Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
. I would say read books together to get better at your craft!!!
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 9:02 PM EST
A5: coaches cant say things like, "if the D or O would've done this, then we would've won/done better"
#GAHSFBCHAT
coachmikerowe
Feb 23 @ 9:03 PM EST
A5: It's all about WE not me.
#GAHSFBCHAT
SSHS_CoachCoons
Feb 23 @ 9:03 PM EST
#GAHSFBCHAT
@_CoachTSmith
Great job coaches enjoyed learning from your experiences.
CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
@gmanoneone
When you get the W, it's the all about the kids. When you get the L, it's all us. Never blame the kids!
#GAHSFBCHAT
rmacblue
Feb 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
Please use
#swarmfbchat
in your replies...great chat concluding in
#GAHSFBCHAT
very good questions tonight.
@_CoachTSmith
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
Alright fellas great job tonight...Time for our "Final Thought"
#GAHSFBCHAT
SandyPants
Feb 23 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hate that I missed most of the night. Sounds like some great stuff. I'll try and catch y'all next time.
#GAHSFBCHAT
GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 9:05 PM EST
A5 HC always said 'we got no fingers on gameday. Point the thumb at yourself and give it all you have.
#GAHSFBCHAT
tlamb9
Feb 23 @ 9:05 PM EST
A5: style of play and demeanor have to favor best unit on the team. Approach w/ a plan for both sides of ball to work as one
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachCroyle
Feb 23 @ 9:06 PM EST
A5:
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Go_Rout
Feb 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
@CoachChrisStier
If you see us at one of your
@GlazierClinics
feel free to stop by our booth. We've been to a ton so far!
#GAHSFBCHAT
GrantMyers44
Feb 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
A5: Also, be introspective & ask yourself what COULD I HAVE DONE BETTER to put my players in a position to win/be successful?
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:07 PM EST
Our Final Thought will be brought to us tonight by
@_Coach_O
OC @ Westlake HS
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
#gahsfbchat
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GreenwellTodd
Feb 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
It's dark outside but I'm raady to coach someone up. My 4 kids just scatted.
#GAHSFBCHAT
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:04 PM EST
Alright fellas great job tonight...Time for our "Final Thought"
#GAHSFBCHAT
gmanoneone
Feb 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
Thanks for the insight coaches. I think this is what "learning communities" are really supposed to be like
#profdevelopment
#GAHSFBCHAT
CoachBennett32
Feb 23 @ 9:08 PM EST
Final Thought: Love learning from you guys, shoot me an email, let's talk some ball. Love it! Good luck to everybody applying!
#GAHSFBCHAT
_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
We all have a role, be the best at yours
#gahsfbchat
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
Thanks
@_Coach_O
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
Great job tonight fellas. We had over 80 participants and we were a trending topic on twitter
#GAHSFBCHAT
_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
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Feb 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
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Go_Rout
Feb 23 @ 9:11 PM EST
Awesome chat tonight, already looking forward to the conversations next week!
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:10 PM EST
Huge thanks to our sponsor
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:11 PM EST
If missed something tonight, don't fret, click
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for a complete transcript of tonight's chat
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Coach_Sneed_EM
Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
Thanks for the chat, and please reminder to give me a follow.
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jcsecgsu
Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
Thanks for talking tonight guys. I'm glad to see that what I'm doing is what you guys are doing and that we're both right.
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
Make sure u join us next week when we discuss "Academics & Eligibility"
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- Moderator
Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
Make sure u join us next week when we discuss "Academics & Eligibility"
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CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
Great chat guys. Always good to see what others are doing. Pick up new ideas or reassurance that what you're doing is good stuff
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:13 PM EST
Make sure you follow your fellow coaches and continue the dialogues!
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andrewsDBU
Feb 23 @ 9:13 PM EST
Looking to hire 3 veteran coaches... No coordinators...
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
If u would like 2 suggest topics, questions, or would like 2 provide the Final Thought, DM me or email me @ gahsfbchat@gmail.com
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CoachCamJr
Feb 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
@_Coach_O
Well said.
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_Coach_O
Feb 23 @ 9:09 PM EST
We all have a role, be the best at yours
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jstepp58
Feb 23 @ 9:14 PM EST
I've become a much better coach because of the Twitter chats!
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CoachOz79
Feb 23 @ 9:12 PM EST
Great chat guys. Always good to see what others are doing. Pick up new ideas or reassurance that what you're doing is good stuff
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CoachCroyle
Feb 23 @ 9:16 PM EST
Or maybe your a Georgia Southern guy....
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_CoachTSmith
Feb 23 @ 9:29 PM EST
For a collection of the resources shared tonight..
https://t.co/jxds754nAq
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