Transcript Slide 1

Year In Review
Was what we did what we wanted
to do?
A plan without feedback is like a day
without sunshine.
Brainstorming
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Get the coaches together after the season, preferably
within two weeks, and dissect the season
– Maybe a couple of Saturday morning sessions
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For each of the program major areas identify issues,
problems, good things, strangeness, whatever the coaches
can think of and put into words
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Overall
Practice
Offense
Defense
Kicking
Administration/School
Relationships
Money
Pull those ideas/items/things together into a usable format,
check the wording, toss out, make some adds, and then try
to consolidate the problems
– Try to put them together in the GMAP, Football, Academic,
and Community
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Start the problem analysis process to determine what can
be done (specifics) to make the team better
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Also look at what was good and try to determine ways to
enhance whatever it was that produced the good results
Overall
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Too much stuff - Loyalty program, offense, defense
Lack of discipline
Belief (lack of)
No excuses
Coach up the players - 3 good for every bad comment
Coach up coaches at all levels
Coaches on same page for discipline and rules
One person talks - can’t have 2 coaches talking to the
same player at the same time
Too much standing around by non-involved players
Don’t carry work/school/admin problems on the
practice field
Failure seems acceptable
Enthusiasm
Practice
• Organization
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Boring, need to make it crisp
1st unit should get 90% of the reps
Cross-train the positions
Practice equipment (balls, gray box, wrist guard)
• Attendance
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Bad - worst ever seen
#1 problem
Instead of benching during game make them run
Detentions are served on Saturdays (best is to avoid
detentions all together)
• Effectiveness
– Ineffective due to poor attendance
– Practice does not make perfect, pefect practice makes
perfect
• Other
– Make players before we treat them like players
• Match them physically & ability
• Don’t make 1st day players running bags for the defense
Offense
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Address how to counter defensive attacks vs. OL
Pad level
Tight end
Limit blocking techniques
Understand the chess match
Game time adjustments
Freshmen coaches do boards
More TD drives needed
Defense
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Tackling, blown assignments
Soft up the middle
Discipline
Delegate
Need to adjust on fly (pertains to wrist coaches)
Pad level
Keep simple
Gameday communication
Coordinator on field
Kicking
• Find a leg! 5-yard punts just won’t work
• Kick return - find a returner, don’t try to make one
Administration/School
• No help
• SHAPE - get closer, more help
– Send trainers to locker area to tape instead of players
going to SHAPE room
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Got scolded too much
Seems eveybody is against us
Find fun events
Open dialog with teachers to identify troubled
students ASAP
• Pep band, noon rally’s in courtyard
• Band at the games
• Overall game administration
– Make it an event, not just something to get through
– Anthem, half-time events, drawings, band
• Support football staff
• Football field watering schedule - comes on at the
end of practice, should be later
• Players returning, player recruiting
Relationships
• The key to success is managing the relationships that
form the football program.
• The primary entities that we deal with are:
– The Institution (school, principal, AD, facilities,
students (not players))
– Players
– Coaches
– Scheme – concepts and playbooks for the offense,
defense, and kicking
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Institution || Coaches
Institution || Players
Institution || Scheme
Coaches || Players
Coaches || Scheme
Players || Scheme
Money
• No money
• No help
• Need sugar daddy
Coaches Performance Review
As a closure to the 2012 football season I would like to spend some time reviewing your
coaching experience of the past football season. I would like to discuss the following items:
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What was your most satisfying accomplishment last season?
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What was your biggest disappointment?
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What did you learn and what will you do differently?
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What can I do to help you do your job better?
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In what areas would you like to grow next year?
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How can I help you grow on your job?
This is an honest attempt to make your coaching better in the upcoming season. I expect
candor and honesty – you know you will get the same from me
Statistics are the triumph of the quantitative method,
and the quantitative method is the victory of sterility
and death.
BY THE NUMBERS
2012 Injuries
Name
Injury
Notes
2012 Strange Things (2009)
Name
Strangeness
Michael A
Exit and return and exit
Nick M
Back and can’t play OL
Andres
Exit and return
Austin
Quit
Alan
Quit
Eric H/Alan A
Suspension and playing, Alan exit
Pasta Nights
Jr. held 3 of 10
Sticking with Platoon too long
Sticking with option-as-base too long
Defensive confusion and communications
Attendance at practice
Sr. leadership
Stevin G
Suspension
Grade issues constantly changing information
Sean Burke
Freshmen team
Lack of consistency on everything
Have system to replace tired players
Open communications with players, honest,
open dialog
Francis G
issues his 2nd week
Notes
Eric was suspended first half vs. Kennedy for
attendance. Ron put him in and players quit.
Year In Review – GMAP
What We Wanted To Do
Loyalty Program
Player leadership council
Establish the player leadership
council to form the base for
developing the players into
leaders.
Player input on 20xx program
goals. Present the program goals
to the players and actively seek
their input.
What We Did
Options for Next Year
Year In Review – Community
What We Wanted To Do
>400 Hours Service
“Teacher(s) of the Week”
Games are Events.
Pre-season involvement.
Community wide pep rallies. For big
games, and homecoming only.
Stag Night.
Adopt a Player.
Build media relations. Contact the local
media and establish cordial relations.
Invite them to the fall scrimmage(s).
Provide them with team materials like
rosters and highlight videos.
Support other teams. Get all the players
to attend the games of other teams.
Implement a cohesive communications
program by the first game of the first
season.
What We Did
Options for Next Year
Year In Review – Academic
What We Wanted To Do
Program GPA > 3.0
Have the highest team GPA at <School>
within 3 seasons.
Ensure that all players each season
achieve academic eligibility for NCAA
recruiting as determined by the NCAA
Clearinghouse
Apply for the Academic Team award(?) in
the SJS after each season.
During the season there will be zero
missed practices, games, seasons due to
academic issues (100% eligibility)
What We Did
Options for Next Year
Year In Review – Football, General
What We Wanted To Do
Implement video recording at all levels.
Frosh is sideline only, JV and varsity are
sideline and end zone
Implement live game tagging (Hudl) for
all games at all levels, including varsity
scout games (to be merged with Hudl
exchanges or scout video)
Evaluate and modernize video
equipment including cameras, projection
equipment, computers, networking,
anything that has to do with the
collection, uploading, and viewing of the
video
Implement ‘official’ acquisition of
opponent scout video by either sending
scouts or through Hudl video exchange
Work with the players (leadership
council?) to develop realistic
performance measures for the games
and season. These can be re-evaluated
prior to the start of the season.
Put the goals for each game up on a
board in the team room so that the
performance against the goals is visible
to everyone
Implement helmet decals for academic,
community, and football performance
Establish the year-end banquet as a
formal event (guest speaker, players and
staff in ties) where the team is
recognized and awards are presented.
Enhance the weight room by analyzing
current and projected needs and
acquiring the equipment needed (or
divesting excess equipment)
Acquire an end-zone camera system to
tape the games and practices from
behind the line of scrimmage. This view is
essential for improving player coaching.
Review expected operations and
determine if there is any additional
equipment that would benefit the
coaches, staff or players. This would
include player uniforms, equipment,
padding, helmets, computer technology,
projection systems, seating, etc.
What We Did
Options for Next Year
Year In Review – Football, General
What We Wanted To Do
What We Did
Ensure that all coaches have met all of
the <School>, <District>, <League>,
<Section>, and <State> requirements for
identification, certifications, and training
Provide opportunities for staff members
to take advantage of educational clinics,
classes and materials (books, internet
boards, DVD’s, etc.). Make it clear that
coaches are expected to constantly
improve their education and skills.
Develop the skills of the staff by assigning
challenging assignments and positions
Foster a program environment that is
dedicated to attracting and supporting
excellent coaches, players, and support
staff
Bring the football program to the
forefront of the <School> activities, to
make the football games the big event
each week
Develop a football program that is
continually highly competitive at all
levels
Provide exemplary coaching focused on
player success and retention
Provide leading edge technologies,
equipment, and facilities to support
player success
Varsity: 0 – 0
JV: 0 - 0
Freshmen: 0 – 0
Program: 0 - 0
Options for Next Year
Year In Review – Football
What We Wanted To Do
Offense
Total Yards > 3,500
Total Points > 300
Plays >650
#7 – Open
Passing
Sacks < 15
Interceptions < 12
Completion % > 60%
Rushing
#8 – Open
#9 – Open
#10 – Open
Defense
Total Yards < 2,800
Total Points < 270
Sacks > 18
Interceptions > 15
Completion % < 60%
#6 – Open
#7 – Open
#8 – Open
#9 – Open
#10 – Open
What We Did
Options for Next Year
Year In Review – Football, Kicking
What We Wanted To Do
Kickoff
Kick Return
PAT/FG
PAT/FG Defense
Punt
Punt Return
What We Did
Options for Next Year
A plan without feedback is like a day without
sunshine.
CONTINUALLY NONCOMPETITIVE?
Why Continually Non-Competitive?
• Since 2001
– 36 wins, .356 win percentage
– Playoffs once, in 2007, with 5-5 record
– Given up 906 more points than scored
• In 2012
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Scored 166 points
99 came in two games, one was a loss
67 points over the other 8 games is just over 8 PPG
3 shutouts
Year
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Grand Total
Average
Games
10
10
10
10
10
10
11
10
10
10
10
10
121
Scored
237
177
175
146
193
244
340
160
141
201
315
166
2,495
207.9
Gave Up
222
266
280
357
292
274
233
276
274
319
262
351
3,406
283.8
Points per game
Offense
Defense
23.7
22.2
17.7
26.6
17.5
28.0
14.6
35.7
19.3
29.2
24.4
27.4
30.9
21.2
16.0
27.6
14.1
27.4
20.1
31.9
31.5
26.2
16.6
35.1
20.6
28.1
Margin
1.5
(8.9)
(10.5)
(21.1)
(9.9)
(3.0)
9.7
(11.6)
(13.3)
(11.8)
5.3
(18.5)
(7.5)
Non-Competitive: Players
• Leadership
• Numbers
• Demographics
• Speed
• Size
• Strength
• Agility
• Quickness
• Morale
• Eligibility
Coaches
• Leadership
• Numbers
• Expertise
• Experience
• Style
• Scouting, game preparation
• Game adjustments
• Education (coaching)
Environment
• Administration
• Students
• Staff and Teachers
• Feeder program (AMA)
• Community
– Boosters
– Sponsors
• Culture (of losing)
• Family support
• Facilities
• Support structure
– Video
– Medical/Trainers
How to Improve Won-Loss Record
Strategies and Tactics
Quality Athletes
Must identify them
Must find them
Need some blue chippers
Players with extraordinary
determination
Quality Coaches
Hiring quality coaches
Working long and hard hours
Great teachers
Sufficient Quantity of Athletes
Two-man depth for each position
Create new sub-varsity teams
Sufficient Quantity of Coaches
Specialized coaches
Good ratio of coaches to players
Team Durability
Speed, agility, and quickness training
Year-long strength training
Nutrition program
Off-season programs
Off-season camps
Team adaptability
Built around player’s strengths
Cross-training
Practice against competitors’ strengths
Team Dependability
Strong discipline
Mutual respect between players and
coaches
Strength
Weakness
Notes
How to Improve Won-Loss Record
Strategies and Tactics
Team Balance
Offense
Defense
Special Teams
Team Quickness
Strength Training
Running Drills
Agility Drills
Team Uniqueness
What are we known for?
Why do we want to be known for this?
Team Innovation
Are we creative?
How can we do it better?
Team Variety
Do we have multiple schemes?
Do we have a plan if things go wrong?
Team Safety
Safe equipment
Team doctor
Trainer
Scheduling
Sufficient home games
Some “easy” games
Strength
Weakness
Notes
How to Improve Won-Loss Record
Strategies and Tactics
Well-Organized Team
Coaches’ handbooks
Players’ handbooks
Specific Responsibilities
Experienced coaches
Delegated authority
Good scouting
Review of game video
Clean Practice Environment
Clean practice area
Clean locker rooms
First-class facilities
Top-Notch Equipment
High quality
Adequate new equipment
First-Class Accommodations
First-Class Lodging and Travel
First-Class Meals
Strength
Weakness
Notes
Don't find fault
Find a remedy
PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Suggested Problem Solving Procedure
• Resolution Process
– When encountering problems with some aspect of the
football program, most coaches use an informal
method based on intuition and experience to solve the
problem. However, by following a formal problem
solving procedure, the analysis of a complex problem
can be broken down into simple steps.
• The process of solving design issues can typically be
broken down in to six steps:
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6.
Problem Determination
Initial Problem Analysis
Determine Probable Cause of Failure
Perform Further Analysis to Isolate Problem Area
Perform Detailed Analysis to Isolate Problem Cause
Resolve and Verify Problem Solution
• These steps progress from a general analysis of the
overall team performance, to a detailed analysis
meant to isolate the exact reason for the error. By
following this systematic procedure the coach is
more likely to arrive at the source of the problem in
less time, and with less wasted effort.
Resolution Process
1. Problem Determination
– In the problem determination step, the team performance is
analyzed against the goals and objectives, and any
achievements and problems are reported to the coach. In this
phase, the coach analyzes the summary information provided
to determine if any goals have not been met. By noting all the
achievements and failures, a plan to analyze the problems can
be formed.
2. Problem Analysis
– In the problem analysis step a specific aspect is analyzed. The
purpose of this step is to gather as much high-level
information about the failure to meet the goal as possible. For
example, the offensive goals analysis would include
information such as the number of plays run, average yards
per carry/pass, turnovers, and points scored. This information
is used to determine the severity and scope of the problem,
and is then used to determine the probable cause of the
problem.
3. Determine Probable Cause
– This purpose of this step is to ensure that all quick solutions
have been explored before progressing into further problem
analysis, and to prepare for further analysis that should be
performed. Once all the information regarding the failure is
gathered, and all quick solutions explored, a recommendation
for further analysis can be made.
Resolution Process
4. Perform Further Analysis and Isolate the Problem
– In the further analysis step, the scope of the problem and the
overall reason for the failure will be isolated. The scope of the
problem can be determined by summary information, and by
the detailed analysis of the play data. In addition, related
issues can be analyzed to determine if the problem is isolated
to a specific portion of the team, or is part of a larger
problem. The goal during this step is to determine the overall
reason for the failure so that a detailed analysis can be
performed on the specific failure.
5. Perform Detailed Analysis
– The detailed analysis step is the final step in the problem
determination process. In this step, the specific reason for the
failure is determined, and recommendations on potential
solutions are provided. This step typically includes performing
a detailed analysis to locate problems in each area. Once the
exact reason for failure is identified, recommendations for
problem resolution can be determined.
6. Resolve and Verify the Solution
– After the problem is isolated, the resolution strategy should
be attempted, and the performance of the team re-verified.
While some resolution strategies will directly solve the
problem, some problems will require more than one analysis
and solution iteration to complexly resolve the issue. By
continuing to follow the systematic trouble resolution
procedure, those iterations can be minimized, and the
performance issues brought to closure with less effort and
time.
Feedback Loop
Develop The Initial Plan
Execute To The Plan
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Results Are OK,
Repeat
Good
Identify the Problem
Problem Analysis
Revise The Plan
Bad
Review The Results
Results Aren’t
What Was
Wanted/Expected
We Have a
problem
5 Why’s
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Write the problem statement in the center circle
Ask “Why is this happening?” and write the answers in the next circle layer
For each answer ask “Why is this happening?” and write the answers in the next circle
layer
Continue until all 5 layers of the circle are completed, the “Five Why’s”
Thus spake the master Coach:
It is time for you to leave.
PARKING LOT
Tony DeMeo’s Universal Truths
Regardless of the offensive scheme you run there are certain "Universal Truths"
that if followed will produce points.
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Put Speed in Space - the more you do the more points you'll score.
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Make Cover Guys Tackle & Tackle Guys Cover - create mismatches.
3.
Balance is Essential - option, power, & counter - dropback, sprint, & play
action.
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Better to Run a Lousy Play Great then a Great Play Lousy.
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Get a Head Start - use the threat of a counter to keep the defense still while
the offense is moving.
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Stretch & Pierce - a ball carrier going north & south while linebackers are
going east & west will always gain yards.
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Attack Complexity With Simplicity & Simplicity With Complexity.
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You Are Only Limited by Your Ability to Teach & Organize.
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Details Are The Difference - minimize techniques & maximize their use. The
fewer the techniques, the more practice time you have to master them.
10. Attack a Powerful Defense with Finesse & a Finesse Defense with Power.
Tony DeMeo’s Universal Truths
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Attack a Speedy Defense with counters & a Slow Defense with Speed.
12.
Prepare for the Blitz or It Will Give You Fits. Have multiple answers built
into your system. Don't rely on just "hot" reads or "max" protection.
Always protect your protection.
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Maximize by Surprise & Disguise - a play that is part of a sequence or a
package is far more effective than one that stands alone.
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Repetition is the Greatest Teacher If the Reps Are Done with Awareness.
Repetition is the Greatest Teacher If the Reps Are Done With Awareness.
Repetition is the greatest Teacher .If the Reps Are Done with Awareness.
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Too Many Answers to a Problem = No Answer & One Problem - one great
answer is better than ten mediocre ones. Do what you do.
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The Only Tendency That Is Valid is Your Tendency to Score.
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Your Scheme Must Magnify the Talent of Your Offense. A good scheme is
flexible to adapt to the strength of your personnel, your opponent, the
score, field zones, weather without panic. Create a broad based menu from
which to choose your weapon as long as your basic principles remain
consistent.
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The Most Important Ability Is Dependability. Never depend on an
undependable.
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Never Fight Today's Battles with Yesterday's Weapons.
20.
Talent Is Only Talent If It Fits Your System.
Tony DeMeo’s Universal Truths
21.
A great play caller is more concerned with being effective than being
clever.
22.
"He who controls the pace wins the race" Jim Valvano. Control the tempo
of the game to give your team the best chance to win. Know when to milk
the clock & when to go into a hurry-up mode.
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Use the entire field - make the defense defend the entire waterfront.
Throw deep & get the ball on the perimeter.
24.
When in doubt go back to fundamentals - there are no "magic bullets" The
plays that work best are the plays that are taught the best.
25.
Points after a turnover are a more important stat than just turnovers. You
must capitalize on turnovers and red zone opportunities.
26.
Time of possession is only important to an exorcist. It's an ESPN stat.
27.
Limit the plays maximize the ways. Lining up in a new formation doesn't
require much execution but a new play calls for a lot of work.
28.
Use it or lose it. If you practice it use it. You'll only get good at something if
you use it in a game. The exception is a specific answer or contingency
play.
29.
Stick to your knitting - this is something Ralph Isernia, our OC reminds me
of if start to stray away from the Gun Triple.
30.
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. The object is to
win - total offense , rush yards, pass yards nothing is as important as
the"W".
Loyalty Program – August 2013 Goals
Primary
Secondary
Measure
Academic
Grades
Report Card - 1st Semester (Jan)
30
Report Card - 2nd Semester (Jun)
30
Progress Report
Community
Football
Irvington
Goal
All Week Ending: 09/11/20
5
All Week Ending: 10/02/19
5
All Week Ending: 10/03/19
5
All Week Ending: 10/04/23
5
All Week Ending: 10/05/21
5
Play Spring Sport
10
Play Winter Sport
10
Service
Service Hours
10
Attendance
Off-Season I Workouts (Jan-Apr)
37
Off-Season II Workouts (Apr-Jun)
20
Pre-Season Practices (Jun-Sep)
30
Grand Total
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Based on the preliminary tasking each player will need to
earn 202 points by the start of practice on August 16, 2013
– The calendar for this starts 11/14/09
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Those that are short points will have to run timed posts prior
to participating in the organized scrimmages or games
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Those that have met/exceeded the point total will be
rewarded with a t-shirt at camp, a certificate at the year-end
awards banquet, and authorization to put the “Loyalty
Program” on their letter jackets
202
Other Ways To Earn Loyalty Points
Primary
Secondary
Measure
Academic
Grades
100% on Homework for Week
10
100% on Test
10
ASB Officer
15
ASB Participant
10
Detention
-5
Suspension
-50
Community
Irvington
Service
Goal
Team Parent Meeting
5
Community Service Project
5
Boy Scout
10
Boy Scout Eagle
30
• The items above are additional ways to earn
points between now and August 16
• Test and homework scores must be verified by
an instructor and noted on the back of a
progress report
• Note that it is possible to lose points as well for
detentions and suspensions
Strange Things
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Michael A – Exit and return and exit
Nick M – Back and can’t play OL
Andres – Exit and return
Austin quit
Allen quit
Eric H/Alan A – Suspension and playing, Alan exit
Pasta Nights – Jr. held 3 of 10
Sticking with Platoon too long
Sticking with option-as-base too long
Defensive confusion and communications
Attendance at practice
Sr. leadership
Stevin G – Suspension
Grade issues constantly changing information
Sean Burke - Freshmen team
Lack of consistency on everything
Have system to replace tired players
Open communications with players, honest, open
dialog
• Francis G - issues his 2nd week
• Robert W quit
Injuries
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Scott B – Concussion
Yesh B – Concussion
Amit P – Concussion
Peter Y – Shoulder, out for season
Richard L – Knee, out for season
Stevin G – Ankle, hip, hamstring
Anthony D – Shoulder
Nick M – Back
Anoop K – Thumb
Jeremy S - Headaches
Robert W - ankle
Richie P - Knee
Anthony D - Shoulder
Dan T - Knee
Eric H - Hip
Felix M - Hand
Season Goals – Offense
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No more than 1.5 sacks per game
No more than 1.5 interceptions per game
Make 1st down each possession
Score 27 points per game
Attain 60% completion rate per game
Outscore opponent in 1st quarter
Run no fewer than 75 plays per game
Gain no fewer than 370 yards of total offense per
game
Score inside the 30-yard line 90% of the time. Score
inside the 10-yard line 100% of the time
Average no less than 15 yards gained per reception
Finish first in total offense and pass offense
Season goal: 90 points in the 1st quarter, 90 points in
the 2nd quarter, 70 points in the 3rd quarter, and 50
points in the 4th quarter
• (These are sample/example goals)
Feedback Loop
Develop The Plan
Execute To The Plan
Revise The Plan
Results Are OK,
Repeat
Results Aren’t What
Was Wanted/Expected
We Have a problem
Review The Results
Why Continually Non-Competitive?
• 36 wins since 2001, .356 win percentage
• Averaged
• Players
• Coaches
• Environment
Year Games Scored
2001
10 237
2002
10 177
2003
10 175
2004
10 146
2005
10 193
2006
10 244
2007
11 340
2008
10 160
2009
10 141
2010
10 201
2011
10 315
2012
10 166
Grand Total
121 2,495
Average
207.9
Gave Up
222
266
280
357
292
274
233
276
274
319
262
351
3,406
283.8
Points per game
Offense Defense Margin
23.7
22.2
1.5
17.7
26.6
(8.9)
17.5
28.0
(10.5)
14.6
35.7
(21.1)
19.3
29.2
(9.9)
24.4
27.4
(3.0)
30.9
21.2
9.7
16.0
27.6
(11.6)
14.1
27.4
(13.3)
20.1
31.9
(11.8)
31.5
26.2
5.3
16.6
35.1
(18.5)
20.6
28.1
(7.5)