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Post by kcbazooka on Dec 16, 2014 14:10:24 GMT -6
This is not an interview so lets be honest - what do you do good and what do you wish you could improve on.
For me, I think I am a pretty good x + o guy and am a pretty good game day coach. I'm able to stay relatively calm when the going gets crazy.
And what I wish I could improve on is my ability to sell the weightlifting program to the kids. I have a very hard time with that and I have always been impressed with coaches who excel in that regard.
OK, coaches - lets hear your strengths and weaknesses.
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Post by rsmith627 on Dec 16, 2014 14:21:23 GMT -6
I am an excellent X and O guy, and I'm energetic and a pretty good motivator.
Sometimes I get to excited, and lose a notch in communication in my drills, which hurts the teaching. I have gotten far better at this though.
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Post by coachphillip on Dec 16, 2014 16:03:55 GMT -6
Solid technician and teacher. I'm good at finding out how kids learn and imparting the information to them in an accessible manner.
I need to improve on holding my assistant coaches more accountable. I need to be better at telling them when they're not hitting the mark. Gotta learn that not everybody's gonna like you, and that's okay.
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Post by bigcroz on Dec 16, 2014 16:04:45 GMT -6
I consider my self pretty good at x & o and in game adjustments. Have gotten better as I age at controlling my emotions in game.
I wish I could get better at being more consistant with the practice script. ie. sticking to it. Have a tendency to stray from it sometimes and that hurts us as a program. Have gotten a WHOLE lot better at it that I used to be but know I still have a long way to go!!!!
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Post by coachd5085 on Dec 17, 2014 20:22:30 GMT -6
I haven't coached in a while, but when I was coaching I would say my strengths were preparation. My weakness was probably in game awareness though and in game "off the cuff" adjustments. Looking back, when we were not doing well, I really never felt I could come up with adjustments that may have been "unsound" at the college level but work in HS due to talent issues and such.
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Post by jlenwood on Dec 17, 2014 20:53:02 GMT -6
I would say my strengths were preparation. My weakness was probably in game awareness though and in game "off the cuff" adjustments. This is me, very organized and knowledgeable about my positions and how they fit in the scheme of things as far as practice goes. Always prepared for practice and any extra work a kid may need. And also the program details that I would take care of for the HC. But for the life of me I struggled with being able to not watch the game on Friday night like a fan. I think it was because I was on the sideline and had defensive duties and offensive duties, we all coached both sides of the ball. When I first started I was in the box and only helped on game night with defense. Was able to pick up game time tendencies and what not, but once I got to the sideline I couldn't focus on specifics, it was like I had a case of Friday Night ADD! I need to be a better game day coach.
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Post by jgordon1 on Dec 17, 2014 21:09:19 GMT -6
I think I prepare well, would like to improve in game adjustments...Simplify, simplify, simplify
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Post by bluedevil4 on Dec 17, 2014 21:18:21 GMT -6
Strength: Good attention to detail, such as fundamentals and rules, and really good at communicating those to the kids.
Major Weakness: Handling problem players, players who talk back; the rebellious types.
I have 100% confidence in my ability to coach schemes and adjusting them. Not so keen at teaching fundamentals as schemes (but I see my self improving every year with fundamentals), and I really need to learn/work on being an assertive/no BS coach when it comes to rebellious players. My tendency whenever a player talks back or acts rebellious is to lock up and I end up not saying anything.
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Post by rsmith627 on Dec 17, 2014 21:21:24 GMT -6
Strength: Good attention to detail, such as fundamentals and rules, and really good at communicating those to the kids. Major Weakness: Handling problem players, players who talk back; the rebellious types. I have 100% confidence in my ability to coach schemes and adjusting them. Not so keen at teaching fundamentals as schemes (but I see my self improving every year with fundamentals), and I really need to learn/work on being an assertive/no BS coach when it comes to rebellious players. My tendency whenever a player talks back or acts rebellious is to lock up and I end up not saying anything. This is a good one. I don't handle these situations well either, but I go the other way and fly off a handle at them.
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Post by jsk002 on Dec 17, 2014 21:40:49 GMT -6
I feel I prepare well and I am very calm and collected on the sidelines.
I have a hard time critiquing my coaches. I don't let things slide but is difficult for me.
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Post by coachbdud on Dec 17, 2014 23:55:36 GMT -6
I feel I'm a good OL coach both fundamentally and schematically. I'm a good coach at making run game adjustments and calling plays. I need to improve in my use of window dressing to give defenses more to look at. I need to improve not necessarily the number of times I throw, but the efficiency of our passing offense
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Post by coach2013 on Dec 18, 2014 4:12:50 GMT -6
I have changed the view of football in our building. What once was a culture of soccer players teasing football players has changed. Its now cool to be part of football in high school and cool to seek out college ball. We have our core and know who we can trust.
I think I do a good job of identifying the weeds that need to be weeded out. I am patient and a teacher, will try to rehab them.
I need to do a better job of holding kids accountable with rapid consequences when the don't do their job in a game. Its our top priority this year. wed sometimes forget and things would slide by.
We do a good job teaching the game but I want to see my freshmen doing more tough physical things such as Oklahomas.
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Post by realdawg on Dec 18, 2014 6:39:34 GMT -6
As a DC I felt like we did a good job preparing our kids for what we had seen. What I want to improve on is our ability to adjust when our opponent is running something we had not seen. I think that comes down to getting better at fundamentals. Also would like to improve our ability to get a stop after a turnover that puts us in a short field.
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Post by Defcord on Dec 18, 2014 7:38:12 GMT -6
I think my greatest strength is that I coach every snap in practice. This has taken me a while though. I used to try to fix stuff here and there but now every play I am coaching someone. I always try to have my guys that aren't in with me so I can coach them while we watch reps.
My greatest weaknesses: I am a little bit of a spazz at times. If a kid makes a physical mistake/error I correct it without any issue, but when a kid does stupid stuff, especially during a game, I freak out a little. For instance, I want my rotation guys right next to me during the game. I coached Dline this year and when I tried to put my 3rd down rush guy in and he wasn't wasn't there I ripped him pretty good, no cussing or anything but I let him have it Bo Pelini style. As I get older I hope that I can learn to correct these situations without so much yelling. I have gotten much better but still a little ways to go.
My other weakness: I have a hard time trusting kids to do more complicated stuff. I always wanted to do some pattern reading when I was a DC but I never trusted that my kids could do it so we played a ton of man instead.
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Post by nltdiego on Dec 18, 2014 8:02:08 GMT -6
I have changed the view of football in our building. What once was a culture of soccer players teasing football players has changed. Its now cool to be part of football in high school and cool to seek out college ball. We have our core and know who we can trust. I think I do a good job of identifying the weeds that need to be weeded out. I am patient and a teacher, will try to rehab them. I need to do a better job of holding kids accountable with rapid consequences when the don't do their job in a game. Its our top priority this year. wed sometimes forget and things would slide by. We do a good job teaching the game but I want to see my freshmen doing more tough physical things such as Oklahomas. What are signs that they need to be weeded out? Game day accountability - we had this issue too. However, our backup was worse than starter. How do you plan on fixing this?
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Post by bigspicy on Dec 18, 2014 8:03:28 GMT -6
According to my head coach I am an excellent OL coach and run game coordinator...
he also says that I lack enthusiasm!
I am going to be honest, I am not a yeller never have been and I doubt that I ever will be. I do agree that I could be more enthusiastic, even as a player in HS and college I did not enjoy a coach yelling, it was not motivational at all. I do believe that some may respond to that type of coaching... But I once heard an opposing coach make a comment that has struck with me since I started coaching, he said "coaches normally yell at kids because they failed to prepare them! If the kid was prepared he is less likely to be yelling at the kid."
If any one has any ideas on how to be more enthusiastic without being a coach that yells I am all ears.
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Post by coachorm on Dec 18, 2014 8:06:18 GMT -6
Strengths - Dependable and constantly study and hone my craft. Always reading, tweaking, and adjusting our scheme to fit our personnel and give our guys the best chance to win.
Weaknesses - I struggle being that coach that constantly harps and corrects mistakes. Don't get me wrong I fix mistakes but I'm not the coach that every practice play we jump offsides makes the offense do up/downs or some other physical punishment. I need to get better at that because I know it usually leads to a more disciplined team (at least in our case). The HC is great at it and some of the other AC's are too. Its just not my personality.
Also the other thing I am bad about is I hate playing a player that I know has more talent and ability than what he shows. Pisses me off to no end. We have a player right now with college size and strength but he is so freaking lazy and always has an excuse especially during conditioning time.
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Post by wolverine55 on Dec 18, 2014 8:16:04 GMT -6
I think I'm very good at my practice organization. Our HC does the plan every day and it rarely cahges, but I know each and every day and each and every drill what I want my lineman to do and get out of the drill. We don't do film sessions of practice--not every day anyway--so as a part of that I feel I'm good at communicating the next day some pointers from the previous day if I don't get a chance to before then.
I need to be more forceful when it comes to jumping players who need a fire lit under them. I'm a very calm person and I feel for the most part that is a strength but sometimes outbursts are needed. Although, based on an incident the other night, my 7th grade basketball players may feel I'm improving in this area!
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Post by coach2013 on Dec 18, 2014 8:39:59 GMT -6
I have changed the view of football in our building. What once was a culture of soccer players teasing football players has changed. Its now cool to be part of football in high school and cool to seek out college ball. We have our core and know who we can trust. I think I do a good job of identifying the weeds that need to be weeded out. I am patient and a teacher, will try to rehab them. I need to do a better job of holding kids accountable with rapid consequences when the don't do their job in a game. Its our top priority this year. wed sometimes forget and things would slide by. We do a good job teaching the game but I want to see my freshmen doing more tough physical things such as Oklahomas. What are signs that they need to be weeded out? Game day accountability - we had this issue too. However, our backup was worse than starter. How do you plan on fixing this? Are they challenging the rules? testing limits? freelancing?
You can still play your best guy, but hold him accountable for all of the above.
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Post by nltdiego on Dec 18, 2014 8:44:31 GMT -6
Yes we have kids who hang out and try give excuses. What's your method of weeding them out? We can't officially cut until August but would love to get rid of kids ASAP.
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Post by jlenwood on Dec 18, 2014 8:47:29 GMT -6
I feel I prepare well and I am very calm and collected on the sidelines. I have a hard time critiquing my coaches. I don't let things slide but is difficult for me. As an assistant coach, I want a HC to critique or offer some insight to what they want done differently. The worst thing for me as an assistant is guessing whether or not that is what the HC wanted done, or if we are on the same page. If your assistants are guys who take the profession seriously, it is incumbent on you to guide them. No top notch company or organization can succeed at a high level without strong leadership, that is a skill set that you MUST have if you're the HC. Don't worry about feelings, if they can't take it you don't need them. This is a "thick skinned" job.
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Post by coachbdud on Dec 18, 2014 10:36:10 GMT -6
We do a good job teaching the game but I want to see my freshmen doing more tough physical things such as Oklahomas. this is the exact opposite of how i feel about our lower levels haha
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Post by jsk002 on Dec 18, 2014 11:23:04 GMT -6
According to my head coach I am an excellent OL coach and run game coordinator... he also says that I lack enthusiasm! I am going to be honest, I am not a yeller never have been and I doubt that I ever will be. I do agree that I could be more enthusiastic, even as a player in HS and college I did not enjoy a coach yelling, it was not motivational at all. I do believe that some may respond to that type of coaching... But I once heard an opposing coach make a comment that has struck with me since I started coaching, he said "coaches normally yell at kids because they failed to prepare them! If the kid was prepared he is less likely to be yelling at the kid." If any one has any ideas on how to be more enthusiastic without being a coach that yells I am all ears. How about showing excitement when something goes well? You need to show you are invested.
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Post by jsk002 on Dec 18, 2014 11:29:58 GMT -6
I feel I prepare well and I am very calm and collected on the sidelines. I have a hard time critiquing my coaches. I don't let things slide but is difficult for me. As an assistant coach, I want a HC to critique or offer some insight to what they want done differently. The worst thing for me as an assistant is guessing whether or not that is what the HC wanted done, or if we are on the same page. If your assistants are guys who take the profession seriously, it is incumbent on you to guide them. No top notch company or organization can succeed at a high level without strong leadership, that is a skill set that you MUST have if you're the HC. Don't worry about feelings, if they can't take it you don't need them. This is a "thick skinned" job. I hear you - I think we are all on the same page and I do communicate to my staff - being critical just doesn't come natural to me. I've definitely improved but if I am analyzing things this is one of the things that I need to get more comfortable with.
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Post by coach2013 on Dec 18, 2014 12:23:05 GMT -6
We do a good job teaching the game but I want to see my freshmen doing more tough physical things such as Oklahomas. this is the exact opposite of how i feel about our lower levels haha I feel like they need to be very used to contact and very confident in their gear before they are JV/Varsity. I think the lower levels want to "stay healthy" and often don't send kids who have hit/like to hit. We do plenty of hitting too, but as you know, the bigger, faster and stronger they become, the more damage they can do to those who aren't bigger, faster and stronger.
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Post by coachphillip on Dec 18, 2014 13:10:35 GMT -6
I'm pretty solid in game planning and practice. I am not good at getting my other defensive coaches involved in game planning and making them feel like they have a sense of ownership. **Now I have tried. 3 other coaches drew up play sheets this year...all 3 of them F'd them up and it was just laziness. Like tackle over...they drew that up as pro or trips were #1 on and 2 and 3 off and they would draw it with 2 on and 1 and 3 off. They wouldn't draw the guard pulling sometimes... Perhaps I'm just OCD about it, IDK. If they can't do it right, then they can't do it. You're good, coach.
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Post by mariner42 on Dec 18, 2014 20:40:45 GMT -6
Maybe I'm a jerk, but I like to think that I do things WELL... ;-)
I don't have my identity yet. I can coach defense well, better than most. I have coached other people's defenses as much as my own and I've dabbled in a ton of sh!t. At one point I called myself a 3-4 guy, then an Under front guy, last few years I've really enjoyed the 4-2-5 but I also liked just lining up in C.2 and GATA. I am good at calling blitzes/whatnot on gameday, but I don't particularly care for it because all of a sudden I live by it. If someone told me I was their varsity DC tomorrow, I dunno wtf we would be running. I guess it's because in my head I can connect the dots between so many things that I end up saying "It's all the same sh!t, let's just find 11 guys to play defense and I'll line them up from there?"
I also need to get better at communicating what I want with my assistants, I find it very clear in my head but getting them to understand that isn't always easy for me.
I'd also like to learn to run an offense, but that isn't likely to happen any time soon.
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Post by coachwoodall on Dec 18, 2014 21:11:06 GMT -6
I'm pretty solid in game planning and practice. I am not good at getting my other defensive coaches involved in game planning and making them feel like they have a sense of ownership. **Now I have tried. 3 other coaches drew up play sheets this year...all 3 of them F'd them up and it was just laziness. Like tackle over...they drew that up as pro or trips were #1 on and 2 and 3 off and they would draw it with 2 on and 1 and 3 off. They wouldn't draw the guard pulling sometimes... Perhaps I'm just OCD about it, IDK. I know what you mean, but I'm more CDO. CDO is a lot like being OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order like they're supposed to be.
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Post by bigspicy on Dec 19, 2014 8:10:29 GMT -6
According to my head coach I am an excellent OL coach and run game coordinator... he also says that I lack enthusiasm! I am going to be honest, I am not a yeller never have been and I doubt that I ever will be. I do agree that I could be more enthusiastic, even as a player in HS and college I did not enjoy a coach yelling, it was not motivational at all. I do believe that some may respond to that type of coaching... But I once heard an opposing coach make a comment that has struck with me since I started coaching, he said "coaches normally yell at kids because they failed to prepare them! If the kid was prepared he is less likely to be yelling at the kid." If any one has any ideas on how to be more enthusiastic without being a coach that yells I am all ears. How about showing excitement when something goes well? You need to show you are invested. I got that part down, its not like Im a dead man walking or mute all the time... I think he wants me to be more of a hoot and holler type and I am not that guy and he has known me for a long time and knows this about me! I do get excited when good things happen, and I do show emotion when things go bad... Im just not the type to run around all crazy and yelling. As a matter of fact, I had one of my OL tell me that "its kind of weird to see you hooting and yelling."
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Post by coachwoodall on Dec 19, 2014 8:29:01 GMT -6
Just throw out the occasional:
"BLOCK SOMEBODY!" "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?!" "CATCH THE BALL!"
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