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Post by fish on Jul 14, 2005 20:27:59 GMT -6
myself and a fellow coach on staff were just promoted to the jv and soph staff at our school. we are supposed to have a sit down with the hc to determine what he expects from the squad this season.
what are the expectations of your jv and soph teams at your school? how much of the offense do they run? defense?
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Post by DLine06 on Jul 14, 2005 20:53:02 GMT -6
myself and a fellow coach on staff were just promoted to the jv and soph staff at our school. we are supposed to have a sit down with the hc to determine what he expects from the squad this season. what are the expectations of your jv and soph teams at your school? how much of the offense do they run? defense? When I look at the coaches on the JV, they all are assistants on the Varsity level. They run the same plays as the Varsity except not as many. A lot of coaches will use based off what the JV runs as an idea of what to expect besides the films on the opponents. JV kids might use fake plays that the Varsity doesn't use. Basically the expectations is to get those kids ready to play on Friday Nights. |
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Post by fish on Jul 14, 2005 20:55:10 GMT -6
we divide up our staff separately: fresh, jv/soph, and varsity.
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kakavian
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Post by kakavian on Jul 15, 2005 8:36:32 GMT -6
Fish-
Go into it seeking the understanding that you will run the formations, language, and primary ten plays that the Varsity runs, but other than that, its up to you. Defensively try to get as much flexibility as you can, who knows, the varsity might like YOUR ideas and steal them; happened to me.
Other than that, make sure you teach good techniques, try to win some games, and get those guys ready. And don't discount ANY kid. I know kids who were absolute DUDs as freshmen that went on the become serious all-state seniors.
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Post by tog on Jul 15, 2005 9:39:44 GMT -6
kakavian makes a good point about not discounting kids
the hardest thing to balance while coaching younger level kids to me is win versus get them all in.
You want to win to build up momentum for the program.
But you have to play all of them.
Situational substitutions are important. First and ten for that bad corner. 3rd and long for the bad DT, run to the right when the bad LT is in. Etc.....
DO NOT MASS SUBSTITUTE. If you put all the bad ones out there at once it can get ugly real fast, and get younger coaches that tend to get more riled up more fired up than they need to be and get them saying things they might regret later.
This didn't happen to me btw
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Post by coachcalande on Jul 18, 2005 12:41:23 GMT -6
I have only seen jv and soph teams barely get practice time together but be expected to run the varsity o and d. jr high ball is coached better than the jvs around here.
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fish
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Post by fish on Jul 18, 2005 13:39:44 GMT -6
we practice ours separately and only occassionally will the jv join the varsity for a week of practice. maybe 2 or 3 times during the season.
does anybody here work two teams with only three coaches? that's something we might face if we can't fill our last spot.
i feel like all three coaches need to be there for the jv game, but only two for sophomores. how would you work it out?
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Post by Split50 on Jul 18, 2005 21:02:24 GMT -6
Do you have other coaches that coach the varsity team, besides the three you are talking about?
If so, why aren't they helping with the sub-varsity? They should get off their lazy duffs be there for those games. Do the JV & soph temas play on the same night at the same location?
If so, all three coaches should coach both teams, even for the games. Let the first game players sit in the stands until the second game is finished.
I still say, I can't believe that varsity coaches don't help on game days, at least.
Do other coaches on this board have this same problem?
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Post by fish on Jul 19, 2005 8:50:40 GMT -6
our jv staff does not coach varsity kids, and the varsity staff does not coach jv kids. we are separate staffs. some of the varsity coaches will be at the games and they do help. yes, the jv and soph teams play on the same night at the same place.
talked to the hc yesterday and right now we're thinking that all 3 coach the jv game and two coach the soph game while the third brings the jv by halftime of the first game.
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kakavian
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Post by kakavian on Jul 19, 2005 19:39:57 GMT -6
My first response is a) get some volunteers to help you out with eyes on the field, stats, and keeping track of kids etc.
b) Have one of the Varsity coaches help you out in the first half if nothing else.
c) Help out the Varsity, then will be more likely to help you....You may not coach them NOW, but soon your kids will be on the Varsity, and you can help more then.
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Post by gamedog on Jul 19, 2005 20:59:03 GMT -6
Seperate staffs completely? You work for the same school and same goal don't you? Not sure I would like that situation. Do the varsity guys treat you like you are below them?
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Post by Split50 on Jul 19, 2005 21:07:18 GMT -6
I agree with you gamedog. That is not good.
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Post by fish on Jul 19, 2005 21:09:54 GMT -6
same school, same goal. everybody coaches both sides of the ball, except the hc. so there are 6 varsity coaches (including hc), currently 3 jv/soph coaches, and 4 freshman coaches. the staff gets along pretty well. we're all about the same age. the hc, oc, and dc came in new last year for their first jobs at those positions, so we're all kinda learning together.
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Post by coachdawhip on Apr 26, 2006 21:46:23 GMT -6
We have done this before if we have a lot of coaches and there is no problems, after Varisty practice on thursday we go and watch the games and help out if need be, but this gives our JV team a chance to practice by themsleves and most importantly GET REPS! which is needed if they are to be any help to you in the future
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Post by lochness on Apr 27, 2006 5:21:00 GMT -6
1. Play everyone.
2. Emphasize the basic plays, formations and schemes the varsity is built around on offense, defense, and special teams.
3. Take time to INSTRUCT between series and at halftime. JV should be even more focused on getting input from the kids and explaining adjustments based on that than varsity may be.
4. If you're going to be creative and put a play or two of your own in, check with the HC and coordinator first. I've seen too many JV coaches trying to run something stupid trying to prove what a great coach they are, when they are still having trouble executing a simple iso.
5. Make sure they have fun, but also make sure they get used to pressure.
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