Q1: How many different personnel packages do you employ? #txhsfbchat
Q2: How do you use each package differently? #txhsfbchat
Q3: How do you use each package the same? #txhsfbchat
Q4: Do you have personnel packages on defense? #txhsfbchat
Q5: What situations call for different personnel on defense? #txhsfbchat
Q6: How does your personnel determine how you play? #txhsfbchat
Q7: Do you use two-way players in your packages? #txhsfbchat
Q1: Will you introduce new plays into your scheme to take advantage of your opponent? #txhsfbchat
Q2: How much time will you spend working the new play leading up to the game? #txhsfbchat
Q3: How do you determine the cost/benefit ratio of adding this to your attack? #txhsfbchat
Q4: Are you more likely to “steal” plays/schemes from other teams, or adjust the play to your system? #txhsfbchat
Q5: In the game, how do you work it into your plan? #txhsfbchat
Q6: What determines if the play becomes part of your system or just a game week adjustment? #txhsfbchat
Q7: When you Scout an opponent, do you look for plays to add to use against them? Why? #txhsfbchat
Q1: How do you prepare each week for different D&D situations that occur during the game? #txhsfbchat
Q2: How does your philosophy for 1st down plays differ from 3rd and medium (4-6 yards)? #txhsfbchat
Q3: You’re faced with 3rd and 25+ in the last minutes of a game that you’re down by 3-4 points, what is your plan to get the 1st down or stop them from converting? #txhsfbchat
Q4: How do you work your 2 minute drill? #txhsfbchat
Q5: When you work GL do you work against a scout or good on good? #txhsfbchat
Q6: How do you incorporate special teams into your situations? #txhsfbchat
Q7: Do you practice the last play of the game? Taking a knee? Special play to win the game? #txhsfbchat
Q1: How do you plan practices to endure the regular season and a long run in the playoffs? #txhsfbchat
Q2: What are the keys to making a long run through the playoffs? #txhsfbchat
Q3: What do you do on your team to help avoid injuries (knock on wood) ? #txhsfbchat
Q4: How do you maintain team focus week in and week out as the season closes? #txhsfbchat
Q5: How do you maintain personal focus through the long weeks as the season continues? #txhsfbchat
Q6: How do you use the sub-varsity to help your team stay fresh as the season continues? #txhsfbchat
Q7: What intangibles are present in those special teams that compete and win state championships each year? #txhsfbchat
Q1: What kind of adjustments do you make after running or seeing the opening 10-15 plays of the game? #txhsfbchat
Q2: If you notice something favorable early in your script (if you script), will you come off in order to take advantage? #txhsfbchat
Q3: What adjustments do you make first, formation or play type? #txhsfbchat
Q4: How does your first half performance impact the second half adjustments you make? #txhsfbchat
Q5: Have you ever told your team the game plan is fine, execution needs to improve? How would you improve execution in the game? #txhsfbchat
Q6: If the offense or defense doesn’t line up the way you planned, how do you build in adjustments for the players to execute? #txhsfbchat
Q7: When the game plan is failing, how do you bring the team together and refocus and find what works? #txhsfbchat
Q1: During the course of the season, when do you consider changing something to alter the course of your season? #txhsfbchat
Q2: Without making wholesale changes, what are effective ways to incorporate change in your program? #txhsfbchat
Q3: If your program is on course, how do you keep the everyday work of the season fresh? #txhsfbchat
Q4: Pitt uses a chaos period in practice where coaches and players must be ready for any situation. How does this benefit your team? #txhsfbchat
Q5: What is something that would cause you to consider changing something about your team and/or practices? #txhsfbchat
Q6: If you do decide to overhaul your offense or defense, how do you make the transition easy? #txhsfbchat
Q7: When you make changes, what is the message you are sending to your team? #txhsfbchat
Coaches talk about character being an important part of their program all the time. We strive to produce men of integrity and sportsmanship from our time spent leading them on the football field. At least that’s what we say… In order for coaches to truly have an impact on their athletes their actions must reflect…
Q1: Which method of scouting do you prefer, live scouting the game or the video? #txhsfbchat
Q2: How many games of your opponent will you attend and how many videos do you exchange? #txhsfbchat
Q3: When you attend a game, what do you look for that you don’t see in the film? #txhsfbchat
Q4: How far in advance of the game will you watch film of the opponent? #txhsfbchat
Q5: What notes do you take from a live scout compared to the film? #txhsfbchat
Q6: How do you incorporate what you take from both scouts into your game plan? #txhsfbchat
Q7: Which method of scouting gives you a better idea of how your opponent plays? #txhsfbchat
Q1: When you are winning by a large margin, how long do you keep the starters in? #txhsfbchat
Q2: What method of control can a coach use to keep the game from getting out of hand? #txhsfbchat
Q3: How do you teach your athletes how to win with class and dignity? #txhsfbchat
Q4: Do you believe a mercy rule is necessary in high school football? #txhsfbchat
Q5: What message to the kids is sent when you implement a mercy rule? #txhsfbchat
Q6: Is it the coach’s responsibility to have the kids across the field in mind when winning large? #txhsfbchat
Q7: What do you do to retain professional respect with your opponent? #txhsfbchat
This week #txhsfbchat had the good fortune of Tai Brown, Education Director of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) as our host. We discussed topics covered during the 30 Coaches Under 30 Institute AFCA hosts for one day at the national convention. The institute targets young coaches who have ascended the career ladder faster than…