#txhsfbchat Archive

A chat for high school football coaches. Topics discussed: coaching methods, program development, and impacting our athletes.

Wednesday August 1, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #TXHSFBCHAT for the best hour of Twitter spent with high school football coaches! Sponsored by @Sky_Coach
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    This chat is for Football Coaches interested in Continuous Learning and Networking #TXHSFBCHAT and sponsored by @SidelinePower
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Tonight we are talking Player Evaluation, and how we grade our players through the season #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Let's check in! Tell us who you are and where you're coaching! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Welcome to #TXHSFBCHAT for the best hour of Twitter spent with high school football coaches! Sponsored by Sky_Coach https://t.co/44gxsYi3Y0
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Tonight we are talking Player Evaluation, and how we grade our players through the season #TXHSFBCHAT https://t.co/slXclAxSet
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Let's check in! Tell us who you are and where you're coaching! #TXHSFBCHAT https://t.co/xserXr0OvW
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    @kdawgswift AD/HFC Gold Beach, Oregon #RuralHSFootball back from summer sabbatical due to summer practices. Currently in 2nd Week of Dead Period before we start next week. So getting some salmon fishing in on Rogue River / Bay. fishermen / Longboarder enthusiast #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Jeff Floyd... retired college/ HS coach from Kansas City, MO #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    This is @coachfisher_rp the OL of RPHS and the founder of this vast network called #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q1: Do you have a system for grading your players, and if so explain how you grade? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1: I used to write copious notes for each play on a chart, go over it with the OL during post-game film, and then give them the chart to fill in their self-assessment. We'd talk about any major discrepancies in opinion #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A1) This post explains the system we used, and why we used it... you can download the grading template from this post... https://t.co/VRyKw7Woeb #TXHSFBCHAT It also explains how we used the information gathered from it in our practice plan
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Make sure you include the hashtag #TXHSFBCHAT with all your tweets!
  • CoachSwag08 Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1: We don't really have an elaborate system. We use a plus/minus on each play. They have to be dang near perfect to get a plus. We look at stance, alignment, assignment, and execution. If they do those right then they get a plus. #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q1: Do you have a system for grading your players, and if so explain how you grade? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A1: It's simple - we grade everyone one 3 criteria - Fund/Tech , Execution, Effort. 3 means a plus + in each area, 2 a plus + in 2 areas, 1 a plus in 1 area. Penalties are a minus - That is all we grade on &/or have time for honestly #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #TXHSFBCHAT
    • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
      A1- yes. Two point system. 1 point for assignment with correct technique. 1 point for effort. So 40 plays = 80 possible points.
  • CoachMakeaWisch Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Have done a few different things-4.0 scale, etc. trying something new this year, running point accumulation tally...still need to tinker with it to make it better #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Is the BLOCK award a weekly award? or End of Year? #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @surtexas
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT youcandomore1: A1) This post explains the system we used, and why we used it... you can download the grading template from this post... https://t.co/I1ZmpFuG7i #TXHSFBCHAT It also explains how we used the information gathered from it in our practice plan
  • NewHampOC Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Plus and minus grades for each play. We divide the total of the plusses into the total of snaps played by the individual and then give them their percentage. #txhsfbchat
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    And please feel free to share any forms you use for grading #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1) we also used a system to "rank" players during our pre-season practices... I outline it in this post... Player Ranking System... https://t.co/tTxlWl6WXb #TXHSFBCHAT ... a helluva lot of work, but holds both players and coaches accountable.
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Q2: Do you only grade game film, or do you also grade practices or other events like 7on7? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Simple & straight forward is best we think! LOL I miss watching 16mm film with remote with them, I could watch 1 step for hours and fine tune! Taking the time & actually watching with them is still most powerful tool in my book #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachSwag08, @txhsfbchat
  • CossCoach Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Anything done on a field is filmed, everything we film we watch, everything we watch we critique. #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A2-Only grade game film. But film every practice and go over corrections. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A2) tried to grade all film... not just to grade the athletes , but to "grade" our coaching as well... a way of "checking for understanding... are we teaching effectively? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    For those who film practice, do y'all set up the cameras or use a drone? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • coachjlord Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A1: this is our defensive grading spreadsheet that we use for every game #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CoachMakeaWisch Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Full grade of game film. Practice-watch whatever is filmed and make notes for going over with kids at lunch and/or adjusting scripts, but I don’t grade practice film the same way I do game film. Should-definitely something to grow in #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q2: Do you only grade game film, or do you also grade practices or other events like 7on7? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT youcandomore1: A2) tried to grade all film... not just to grade the athletes , but to "grade" our coaching as well... a way of "checking for understanding... are we teaching effectively? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: For those who film practice, do y'all set up the cameras or use a drone? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Cameras. #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A2; We will film scrimmages or 7on7 during our camp in June. We watch with kids but do NOT grade these, more one on one with kids during entire summer teaching using footage as a tool & looking at video of stuff done correctly #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    What is the difference between your grading of practice vs game film? #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @CoachMakeaWisch
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    have done both... drone, if available, has many advantages... talk about it in this post... Eye in The Sky ... https://t.co/ix8sly7PR4 #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Q3: When do you go over your grades with your players? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3- it gets posted in the locker room. Individual comments are handed out to the players individually #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A3: Main feedback is during the film session the day after the game #TXHSFBCHAT
  • surtexas Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    In a perfect world, just before a drill that could be relevant. #TXHSFBCHAT ... only took 80 tweets
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    What do you post in the lockerroom? #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @thecoachvogt
  • CoachMakeaWisch Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    Game film gets grade sheet, is kept track week to week, etc. Practice film is more comment based and is used to adjust plan as coaches “what plays did we struggle with?” #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • coachjlord Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Game film - Sunday through Hudl and Monday as team in meeting and position groups after practice Practice- same day through Hudl and position groups post practice/Pre-practice next day #txhsfbchat
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A3) Film session post game... also post and have copies for every player... our rule is that if we give a minus, we must comment as to why... aids in the learning/ teaching and holds coach accountable #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Their grades #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    The whole team? Is it on a poster? Just curious the format and the display #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @thecoachvogt
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A3: We grade Sunday AM done by 11ish, go over with kids at films on Sunday PM- 4 to 5:30 & finish Monday AM during Zero Period #TXHSFBCHAT We do not work in office on Saturday's due to getting back usually at 3 AM from most road trips.
  • CossCoach Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    We still share thoughts of the players performance from the game before on Saturday mornings but don’t share a grade #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • SparksOLine Aug 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Ours is basic and easy. 1 for correct assignment/good block and a 0 if not. Average it all up at the end and keep running season total #txhsfbchat
  • marcus_gowan Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    For those programs that use drones, what recommendations do you have in choosing a specific one? Seems to be a lot on the market, trying to narrow my search. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Q4: With the ability for kids to watch film on their own, have you ever had your players grade themselves? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    I want to go back and explain a detail of this spreadsheet we use... one of the most important elements is that it tracks/tallies the CAUSE of the minus grade... each week ( as well as post season) we can see what we are struggling with... what we need to work on. #TXHSFBCHAT
    • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A1) This post explains the system we used, and why we used it... you can download the grading template from this post... https://t.co/VRyKw7Woeb #TXHSFBCHAT It also explains how we used the information gathered from it in our practice plan
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    DJI... spark or mavic... simple to use, great video... very stable #TXHSFBCHAT
    • marcus_gowan Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
      For those programs that use drones, what recommendations do you have in choosing a specific one? Seems to be a lot on the market, trying to narrow my search. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    I routinely ask my OL to bring in hand written notes that detail 5 things they did well and 5 things they need to fix/improve on for practices and games. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • CossCoach Aug 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    I always ask my WRs how they felt they played and if they had to give themselves a grade what would it be after we watch film together #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A4) Have had the players grade themselves... in retrospect would probably do this more #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: I have had them go through and critique themselves. Complete a notes sheet of the plays they played #TXHSFBCHAT I like the idea of finding your 5 best and 5 worst plays...I think I'll add that
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A4: Rarely but have & have also had them grade their units overall. We still watch a lot of film with our kids, which we think is our best tool. Hudl is great but Football is a Team Sport not a Sport played alone infront of a screen #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q4: With the ability for kids to watch film on their own, have you ever had your players grade themselves? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    thanks for the shoutout! it is appreciated #TXHSFBCHAT
    • CoachMakeaWisch Aug 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      Currently trying a point accumulation system like attached. Have also used a 4 point system (stance, assignment, technique, effort) on every play and averaged it at the end. @youcandomore1 website has some good templates too
      In reply to @TrevorH12674232, @txhsfbchat, @youcandomore1
  • elbigfred Aug 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Very late to party... Freddy Gonzalez, Former Varsity Defensive Coordinator, Current assistant football coach for my son's Pee Wee football team. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q5: How do you use the film to evaluate and determine playing time each week? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A5) One piece, albeit an important piece, along with practice performance, #TXHSFBCHAT
  • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    #txhsfbchat
    • thecoachvogt Aug 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
      Most consistent performance starts. (Good performance)
      In reply to @txhsfbchat
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5: LOL we are rural, so depth & quality are always going to be an issue. Pulling someone out & plug in another similar or better athlete is usually not an option. We take great Pride in our titles "Coach", kids never fail on purpose coach them up. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • RecruitLook_sm Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    HSSocialMedia : RT txhsfbchat: Q5: How do you use the film to evaluate and determine playing time each week? #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A5: It helps me see who is translating skills from practice to the game more effectively. Film provides the evidence and the explanation for who plays #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Very true! Sometimes playing time is out of our control, but correcting a kid to help him be better next time is not! Coach 'em up! #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @kdawgswift
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    Exactly! #TXHSFBCHAT
    • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      A5: It helps me see who is translating skills from practice to the game more effectively. Film provides the evidence and the explanation for who plays #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Good stuff tonight fellas! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thank you @Sky_Coach for sponsoring and helping us evaluate our players! #TXHSFBCHAT
  • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A5: this was MY biggest adjustment coming from SoCal / Trinity League background, where your best motivation was -You Out & You In mentality. However it has made me a much better Coach in my opinion. #TXHSFBCHAT
    • kdawgswift Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      A5: LOL we are rural, so depth & quality are always going to be an issue. Pulling someone out & plug in another similar or better athlete is usually not an option. We take great Pride in our titles "Coach", kids never fail on purpose coach them up. #TXHSFBCHAT
  • youcandomore1 Aug 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Thanks again to coach @txhsfbchat for taking the time and effort at this busy time of year to pull us together this evening! It is appreciated #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @SidelinePower for helping coaches and being one of the best resources for high school football #TXHSFBCHAT
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    You're welcome! It's my pleasure! #TXHSFBCHAT
    In reply to @youcandomore1
  • txhsfbchat - Moderator Aug 1 @ 10:00 PM EDT
    Thanks for being here! Remember #TXHSFBCHAT goes year round! We chat through the season because learning never stops!