Being called COACH is more than a name. It’s a privilege! It’s an honor! I have learned it’s something we should never take lightly. As we learn how to better ourselves day in and day out, let us all remember; learn, lead, and love...everyday! #TXHSFBCHAT
This will be a little different approach. Some fill in the blank, some downright questions! All things we need to ponder as coaches. Use Q1...A1 format when responding. #TXHSFBCHAT
A1: To me, the game of football is a way to reach kids that normally wouldn’t be reached. It is a way to change the path of a life and instill serious characteristics that will benefit young people in more ways we can imagine! #TXHSFBCHAT
A1: To me Football is a tool to change the lives of young people. Seems like the last thing in life that hasn’t been made easy, which makes it so valuable for developing men and leaders #txhsfbchat
A1: A way to touch so many lives in ways you may never realize. It's a way to teach so many life lessons and to help bring up good godly young men #txhsfbchat
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
#TXHSFBCHAT it’s killing me to NOT be involved tonight! Great guest host great network & I as AD am supervising a JV 2 Home Basketball game then a School Board Meeting YUCK 🤢
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
A2: most valuable thing I’ve learned is how powerful love can be in the lives of our players, all started with InsideOut Coaching by @JoeEhrmann76#txhsfbchat
A2: It’s already been said tonight, but relationships! @CoachDougWarren and his bride, @mwarren44, were two that influenced me simply with the way they cared. It was genuine and lasted with me. Thank you, guys! #TXHSFBCHAT
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
A2: The most valuable thing I’ve learned is how passionate coaches are about kids and this sport. I’ve learned this from every coach in this network and I don’t have enough characters left to tag all of you. Thank you for teaching me every week! #TXHSFBCHAT
A2-Kids need to know we love them. That because we correct mistakes or do not tolerate less than their best effort, that does not change. To many kids have little or no positive influence other than what we give them.#TXHSFBCHAT
Frick! I’m always late. Tony Shiffman. HFC Fort Madison HS, Fort Madison, IA. Just dropping in to say hi. About to do a podcast so I’ll catch you all real soon! Oh and @coachfisher_rp is the...🐐#TXHSFBCHAT
A2) Make sure your players see you some time other than weights in the off season. Go to basketball games, coach a 2nd sport, have them over for dinner. Whatever you can think of to stay involved in their lives & let them know you care about them beyond the field! #txhsfbchat
A2: The most valuable lesson I have learned off the field as a coach is always be genuine and honest with your players and other people you work with. #txhsfbchat
A2. From an old friend/principal. RULES without RELATIONSHIPS = REBELLION. Need to do a better job of letting my players know they are loved unconditionally. Not just loved when they perform. #txhsfbchat
A2: Give your best, be the best at all jobs assigned to you and always look to do things, don’t wait for it to be pointed out to do it, take initiative. #txhsfbchat
A2 be intentional about what you do. Explain what you do, let people around you work. Finally, run what you know and believe. @ChrisSeabolt , #txhsfbchat
A2 ..
Most valuable off field thing I've learned is how much of an impact good coaches have on young men. I learned that both as a former played as a coach. To see a young man make life decisions based on the leadership they've received from a coach or role model.
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A2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach?
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Culture has no off-season!
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A1: To me: The game of football is a beautifully violent, remarkably cerebral, and refreshingly politically incorrect platform for helping young men prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically for life as a productive member of society... #txhsfbchat
A2: You need to be approachable about non football things. Show that you really care and build relationships. What happens on the field is just a fraction of what the team program is all about #TXHSFBCHAT
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
💯 When coaches own their mistakes they teach athletes how to take responsibility, learn and grow from mistakes.
If we outsource responsibility for our mistakes, why would our kids do different? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
A2 (Part II) : What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach?
Importance of Faimly & Health
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A2 continues- if you ever think you have done enough to build good relationships with kids, you are wrong. I struggle to remember this and it is a goal to be better. We never want to look back having lost a kid and wonder about what could have been different. #TXHSFBCHAT
A3) I am always the first to admit mistakes in front of the team. I expect them to accomplish great things and I hold them to a high standard. If I do not admit mistakes I make, I am a hypocrite. #TXHSFBCHAT
A2: ... That HS Student Athletes are people - rapidly approaching adulthood. they have bad days, and sometimes adult-type problems. Football can be a safe place for them to get away from these. A coach can also be a mentor - provide guidance,love. #txhsfbchat
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
A3 tough one!! I think we have to strike a balance between vulnerability and professionalism. Without vulnerability, I don’t think there can ever be trust, so when appropriate, sharing mistakes are important #txhsfbchat
A2 Not so much something learned but something I regret. Not showing an interest in players other or passions outside of football. Easy to forget just because they don’t eat and sleep it like us, they are stil valued. #TXHSFBCHAT
A3. They don’t need another buddy or friend. They need a coach. We need to correct them and be their biggest fan at the same time. It’s tough but so very worth it. #txhsfbchat
A3: we can't teach athletes how to stand on their own two feet and take responsibility for their actions if we don't do the same. Lead by example. #TXHSFBCHAT
A3: Nothing wrong with making mistakes and owning up to them after all we are all human. I think it is important though to stay professional and to also follow up with how we bounced back from a mistake or lessons learned #txhsfbchat
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
A3 My belief is you have to be transparent about your mistakes. On top of that you have to admit to it, show you have learned from it and try your best not to repeat it. It’s part of the life lesson we are to show. #txhsfbchat
A3: I think it is. I believe if we’re going to build relationships with our kids we have to be open and honest with them, and that includes using the lessons we learned from as an opportunity to help them learn as well #TXHSFBCHAT
A3: Absolutely. Have to be seen as human before being seen as a coach. Doesn't mean you always have to wear your mistakes on your sleeve, but constantly trying to appear invulnerable to me means appearing insincere. #txhsfbchat
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
A3- We can be open without all the gory details. If the kid is ready and receptive to a different path it is a great way to connect. Being willing to admit our faults makes us stronger because we recognize them and try to fix them. #TXHSFBCHAT
A2: It is very important that our athletes see mistakes we may make, but it is more important how we react and respond to them. Be honest with your players. #txhsfbchat
David Sell Asst. Head Coach/Co-DC @PaloDuroDonsFB Amarillo,Tx. Coming in late to the party tonight. Had to pick up my daughter from church. #txhsfbchat
A3: Without a doubt! Vulnerability will lead our players to believe that we are in it for them. If we come across that we are never wrong, we are cheating them! That goes for on and off the field mistakes! Not always easy to be real, but extremely necessary. #TXHSFBCHAT
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” @BreneBrown#TXHSFBCHAT
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
A2: The most important thing I’ve learned in the last couple years is that working longer and harder does not always net the greatest results. Or as I often find myself telling players all the time “Time is Money” #TXHSFBCHAT
A3: Proving oneself perfect to his/her players is a lost cause. No one is and players aren't stupid. Make a mistake, own it, move on. You can't teach that and not do it yourself. #txhsfbchat
A3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too?
Kids know fake....
“What to do with a mistake: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it.” – Dean Smith
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A3. I agree you want to show honesty and vulnerability, you want them to know they can trust you. At the same time it's a fine like because you don't want to cross the line.
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A3 I think that being open and vulnerable with our kids is great but there needs to be a line. Were still professionals. I admit mistakes to my kids if I’m wrong and even tell about mistakes from my past without all the details though. #TXHSFBCHAT
As coaches trying to develop young men I think it’s very important to own the mistakes we make. I tell my guys that if I screw up I’ll be the first to admit it and apologize. That’s what being great husbands,fathers, employees, etc.. do. #txhsfbchat
Q3: How vulnerable should we be with student athletes when speaking of mistakes we’ve made? Is it important to show that we make mistakes too? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A3. I agree you want to show honesty and vulnerability, you want them to know they can trust you. At the same time it's a fine like because you don't want to cross the line.
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A3) I try to teach that failure should never be feared. Many amazing inventions are only due to not actually getting the result intended.
I am as open as a professional can be about my mistakes.
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A3: Kids these days are smart. They see straight through insincere b.s quickly and they know when you are hiding things or skating around the subject. Teach them to be men and deal with the hard to talk about subjects. Be real with them. Someone has to... #TXHSFBCHAT
A4: we make small alignment adjustments on ST, especially punt block, but we try to stay the same with everything, execution beats scheme everytime!! #CTG#6Strong#txhsfbchat
A4: We have our base alignments out of all special teams phases but will game plan different things if we see something we can get or do to our opponent. #txhsfbchat
I believe if you spend enough time on it and formation it a few different ways, it causes the opponent to prepare and take time with it. I kinda like the idea of showing multiple things but haven’t seen many do it. #TXHSFBCHAT
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A4- I like being able to put window dressing up and make it look fancy but for my guys it is simple. KO is a directional scheme, we may line up 4x6 in a traditional line or we may create stacks or pods. Same jobs. Different alignment #TXHSFBCHAT
A3: cont. I coach OLine and we run several O schemes. Occasionally I'll mix assignments up, coach up the wrong thing. My guys know to call me on it right away. I'd much rather have that than have them roll their eyes at the back of my head. #txhsfbchat
A2: for me it’s the relationships that I have built with the kids. Having them call me back to see you is really special. You may be the only positive in a kids life so make it count. #txhsfbchat
Q2: What is the most valuable off the field thing you’ve learned as a coach? If your lesson is from someone on Twitter, tag them and give them props while introducing/acknowledging them to or on #TXHSFBCHAT.
A4. We are a triple option team. If we spend a little time with different looks on ST, our hope is it forces the other team to spend less time repping Option assignments. #txhsfbchat
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A4. I think it depends on situation and opponent. Some game you want to just keep it simple. But it is always good to have options. Never know when they might come in handy and keeps opponents thinking.
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We mixed it up on on punt towards end of year and had more success. I want to be more diverse next year because preparing for multiple looks always caused us to be very basic #TXHSFBCHAT
A4: I've done it both ways for KO & KOR, but usually like to change up both at times. I keep punt the same for consistency on protection though #txhsfbchat
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A3: If it is really about building relationships the yes, it’s important that kids see you open up about your mistakes. I don’t want a kid make the same mistake I made when I was younger! #TXHSFBCHAT
A4) Interested to hear what others have to say on this topic. We do not change much on a weekly basis except for KOR to counter how the other team handles KO. #txhsfbchat
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A4: I find it beneficial if what you are doing is working, no need to over complicate it. If something needs to be tweaked or completely changed then proceed to that change. #txhsfbchat
A4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing?
Be different or be better!
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A4: I prefer to stay the same and focus on execution. We will change alignments on KR and PR based on film and opponent formation. We tried changing punt some early in the season and it backfired big time with guys confused about their assignments #txhsfbchat
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A4- Same formation, same motion but our run fakes are base offensive runs, passing options, and a rugby style punt. Getting back to having the kids be able to audible to the best look based on D/D and game situation. #TXHSFBCHAT
A4: We may mix up our punt formation a little. Try to catch guys off guard every now and again. Put in the Lonesome Polecat once for our pre xp shift look. Had fun with that. #TXHSFBCHAT
Q5: Offense: What is your biggest offensive tendency and why? Do you find yourself having to mix in your favorite play to keep your “stamp”? #TXHSFBCHAT
Multiplicity by simplicity. But other factors like practice time, game planning opportunity and personnel have changed what we done. As long as you have a fundamental system in place, your options are endless! #TXHSFBCHAT
Q5: Offense: What is your biggest offensive tendency and why? Do you find yourself having to mix in your favorite play to keep your “stamp”? #TXHSFBCHAT
A5) Biggest offensive tendency is scoring TDs
I dont care how we do it. Through land, D and air... I want it all.
I do not adhere to one scheme or another, so I havent really had much of a chance to grow a tendency
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Q5: we are big strong side run team, almost to a fault. Helps that we have 2 tackles on each side over 6’5 and a 6’3 TE...size always helps doesn’t it? #txhsfbchat
Q4: Really believe KO should stay consistent through the year b/c such big plays can happen. KRs are great chances to adjust weekly to mix things up on opponents. Punt is tougher because it’s so important so better be dang good if you’re changing up frequently #txhsfbchat
Q5: Offense: What is your biggest offensive tendency and why? Do you find yourself having to mix in your favorite play to keep your “stamp”? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q5: I think our biggest tendency is we are very Right heavy in our plays and we associate too many plays to specific formations or player groups #TXHSFBCHAT
A5. Main thing finding a rhythm I like to mix it up but mainly its to make sure we are not predictable. Also helps to set up certain plays.
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Our biggest tendency has been not being physical enough. We moved to the Wing T this year and had success but have massive room for improvement. Buck sweep and Waggle were our best plays #TXHSFBCHAT
A4: I think you should get really good at a base scheme and then add in little wrinkles for each special team after you get good at the basic fundamentals. #txhsfbchat
Q4: Special Teams: Do you find it more beneficial to remain in the same formations on punt, KR, KO or mix it up and keep the opposition guessing? #TXHSFBCHAT@txhsfbchat
A4: Just my opinion, keep in mind I don’t coach special teams...there is a reason you hear successful coaches saying “less is more” every offseason. Execution and talent will beat scheme more times than not. #TXHSFBCHAT
Q5: Offense: What is your biggest offensive tendency and why? Do you find yourself having to mix in your favorite play to keep your “stamp”? #TXHSFBCHAT
A5: The running joke on our coaching staff is it's a guarantee I'm going to call the slow or tunnel screen on any 3rd down. Have an opposing DC in our league that yells "watch the slow or tunnel" on every 3rd down. Only called it once against him. 😂 #txhsfbchat
Q5: Offense: What is your biggest offensive tendency and why? Do you find yourself having to mix in your favorite play to keep your “stamp”? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q5: Offense: What is your biggest offensive tendency and why? Do you find yourself having to mix in your favorite play to keep your “stamp”? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q6: Final Question of the night... Defense: At your level (tell us what level that is), how many different defensive schemes do you feel your guys can execute effectively? You believe in doing one thing great or several things well? #TXHSFBCHAT
Q6: Final Question of the night... Defense: At your level (tell us what level that is), how many different defensive schemes do you feel your guys can execute effectively? You believe in doing one thing great or several things well? #TXHSFBCHAT
A6: High school, our guys could switch from a 3-3 to a 4-3 pretty well but it took some time and we had to simplify the scheme to allow us to switch our front #txhsfbchat
A6: probably 98% of my calls this year were our base 4-3 mixed in blitzes. We had some secondary fronts we used from time to time but we loved base and playing fast, getting after offenses. #txhsfbchat
A6: We're 8 man, so we alternate between odd & even front. Last year, we executed neither effectively. This year will be different with increased experience. #txhsfbchat
Q6: Final Question of the night... Defense: At your level (tell us what level that is), how many different defensive schemes do you feel your guys can execute effectively? You believe in doing one thing great or several things well? #TXHSFBCHAT
A6: We scheme a few different things! By design, we are more of a “here we are, come block us” type team. However, we have some adjustments (curve balls) ready to goon any given week as well. #TXHSFBCHAT
Q6: Final Question of the night... Defense: At your level (tell us what level that is), how many different defensive schemes do you feel your guys can execute effectively? You believe in doing one thing great or several things well? #TXHSFBCHAT
A6: I've had defenses that run about 4-5 schemes and that's mainly to cover up what we are doing. This past season we kept it down to about 2 main ones and just drilled it in to them. Main thing though is getting them to play 100 miles an hour!
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Almost every game we have players coming off saying the other team is calling out our plays before we run them. No they don't have us figured out they just watched film and know we run a lot of sweep, counter, and waggle. Sometimes they get it right sometimes not #txhsfbchat
A6-HS, mid size. Currently we run just a 3-4 scheme, with some blitzes ( 1 or 2 man) and baseball cover 4. We have not been able to carry more because the kids cannot digest it and play fast. 10 years ago we would carry a lot more because they could handle it. #TXHSFBCHAT
I would like to thank @coachfisher_rp for asking me to host tonight. It’s an honor to serve as coach with each of you. Continue to do work and fight for the game we all love! Good night! #TXHSFBCHAT
A5: Identity is important for many reasons, having a "stamp" is a reflection of that. Great teams do ordinary things well, and I would be more alarmed if we didn't have a major tendency. We want to be great at things that compliment each other. #TXHSFBCHAT
A6-HS, mid size. Currently we run just a 3-4 scheme, with some blitzes ( 1 or 2 man) and baseball cover 4. We have not been able to carry more because the kids cannot digest it and play fast. 10 years ago we would carry a lot more because they could handle it. #TXHSFBCHAT
A6 As a DC I want our kids to be able to play fast. Be sound in what you do, everything down to the checks you have from each week have to come from the mindset of keeping to your main scheme. #TXHSFBCHAT
