Introduction 4 Philosophy 5 Coach/Player Expectations 6 On the Field 7 1st

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   FIELD RESPONSIBILITIES
   

COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES

8. 
   DEMAND EXCELLENCE
   

We need our coaches to be positive and enthusiastic. Our players will give us what we expect if we are positive in our approach. Set high expectations and goals for your position, draw the line on what is or isn’t acceptable. Be consistent and your players will perform up to those expectations.

W. Somerset Maugham

9. 
   PLAYER-COACH RELATIONSHIP
   

Have a positive regard for each individual player.

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  Begins with getting to know them, take interest in their lives.
  

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  Become familiar with family and background.
  

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  Support them off the field, do things together, go see them compete in other things.
  

Be honest with each player.

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  Players want to know where they stand.
  

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  Players should be informed of strengths and weaknesses.
  

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  The dignity of all players must be preserved. Positivity sandwich (2 positives for every negative)
  

Communicate with players.

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  Let the squad know what they should expect of you as a coach.
  

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  Make sure squad knows what you expect of them as players.
  

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  Be sensitive to their needs.
  

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  Have an open ear.
  

Be yourself.

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  Enthusiasm is the key.
  

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  Off-season involvement in activities can help.
  

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  Allow players to get involved with your life.
  

Let players know what to expect in way of rules.

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  A team can’t function without discipline.
  

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  Be fair but remember that all situations are unique.
  

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  The key to discipline is respect, come at them with respect.
  

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  The ability to mold a unified team takes a certain amount of conforming by all parties.
  

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  Both Coaches and players should be held accountable for their actions.
  

Love and help them like they are your own, respect and treat them like they are someone else’s kid. Don’t cross the line!

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   Love our players.
   
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   Be demanding on our players and yourself.
   
3. 
   Be on time. This includes practice, all meetings, game night, Saturday staff meetings.
   A. PRACTICE—We will begin 25 minutes after the final school bell. Coaches are to be on the field by the time we hit pre-practice.
   

C. Due to the unique makeup of our staff, there will be times when coaches cannot be present or may need to be late because of commitments to their jobs. This will be especially true for our lay coaches. Clear and frequent communication is necessary to insure that the head coach is aware of any difficulty that a lay coach may have. If you are unable to make practice on time, contact Coach Compton ahead of time.

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   When you reach the practice field, set up your drills. If necessary, you may require your position group players to be on the field early for special instructions.
   
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   If you jump a player during practice, talk to him after practice.
   
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   All coaches must have a completed practice plan in their possession before going to the field. The amount of time for each segment will be determined by the head coach or coordinator. This is a general organizational plan for you to follow. All coaches must plan and organize individual drills for each segment that is not a team segment.
   
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   All coaches must have the following equipment for practice: a practice plan and script, a a whistle, a pen, and team apparel.
   
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   After practice, meet with your position group daily. Even if just briefly to talk about the day. Monday’s Goal Sheet Signoffs and evaluation.
   
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   Do not accept less than the best effort of your players at practice. If one of your athletes is not giving his best, find out why.
   
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    Force your players to encourage others and recognize great effort.
    
11. 
    Never argue with another coach on the field.
    
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    Do not use profanity in front of the players. We expect discipline from our players, and we will expect nothing less from ourselves.
    
13. 
    Utilize consistent vocabulary. All coaches should use the same terms to describe techniques, formations, and responsibilities.
    
14. 
    Give the players secrets and nuances to help them. They will respond to you best if they are convinced that you can and will help them reach their full potential. They play and practice the hardest when they know that you really care for them.
    
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    Potential means nothing. We are looking for performers with attitude and hustle.
    
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    Always make your players finish drills, use cones, coach the burst. Utilize a whistle.
    
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    Pay strict attention to the practice plan times. We cannot waste any time switching stations. Synchronize your watch with the clock in the office.
    
18. 
    The enthusiasm of the team must come from the coaches.
    
19. 
    It’s all about the ball preach ball security and takeaways. Creating takeaways can be coached and we will finish drills with a ball. Defense needs to score
    
20. 
    SPECIAL TEAMS EXCELLENCE IS VITAL TO SUCCESS, if you score a touchdown you win 85% of the time.
    

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   To be the best teacher/coach that he can be.
   
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   To be a positive role model.
   
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   To sell, defend and be loyal to the Gulf High Buccaneer football program and the school itself.
   
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   To be dedicated to the Athletic Department
   
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   To do everything possible to develop a winning attitude in themselves, the staff, the school, and the program.
   
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   To be seriously interested in the success of our players and staff, on the field.
   
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   To know the entire offensive and defensive schemes and game plans.
   
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   To have a thorough knowledge of all fundamental techniques employed.
   
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   He is thoroughly prepared for carrying out his responsibilities on the practice field.
   
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    Not to be a ‘YES’ man, but to effectively communicate their ideas.
    
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    To attend all staff meetings when called.
    
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    To study and work hard to make him a great coach. Professional growth is a must for any coach in order to maintain and develop new innovative ways of coaching, teaching techniques, and stay abreast of any rule changes.
    
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    He is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the program, practice, film review/breakdown, scouting, strength & conditioning supervision, recruiting, etc.
    
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    Above all, an outstanding coach is 100% loyal to the other coaches on the staff. There is no place on our staff for a disloyal member.
    

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   To run an organized program so that they will be able to function efficiently.
   
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   To maintain a positive atmosphere that is conducive to teamwork and continuing to develop all assistant coaches.
   
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   To sincerely listen to their suggestions.
   
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   To give responsibility and authority.
   
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   To work and provide leadership to win.
   
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   To treat them with respect and dignity.
   
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   To sell them to our players, the community, and the other coaches.
   
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   To let then coach on the field within their personality.
   
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   Maintain an open door policy.
   
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    To be the spokesman for the entire staff.
    

1. 
   In Season
   

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   Assist with the planning and preparing of practice plans. This can include scripts and scout cards.
   
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   Be available for meetings with players to review assignments, opponents, etc.
   
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   Prepare weekly information sheets for players and positional tests.
   
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   Attend staff meetings as assigned by the Head Coach.
   
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   Assist with extra duties as assigned such as meeting with managers, pre game speeches, player of the week awards, equipment issuing, weekly stats, grade checks, parent contacts, etc.
   
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   Be the best position coaches in the state, master your subject area.
   
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   Assist with Saturday player workouts, film review of previous game, film breakdown of upcoming opponent, development of game plan, preparation of scouting report, etc.
   
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   Prepare travel roster to be handed in to office by noon, the day before game.
   
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   Represent the school and program with class at all times.
   
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    Constantly push your athletes to get better.
    
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    Each position coach is responsible for the maintenance of his position players’ equipment.
    

2. 
   Post Season
   

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   Assist with equipment collection.
   
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   Assist with equipment inventory/ordering of new equipment.
   
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   Prepare post season program evaluation, group and player evaluations.]
   
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   Assist with preparation and planning of Awards Banquet (player awards, banquet program, speeches, etc.)
   
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   Be available
   
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   Promote our athletes to recruiters.
   

3. 
   Off Season
   

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   Help as assigned with off season strength and conditioning program.
   
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   Master your position asap, master the concepts behind the offense and defense and all terminology asap.
   
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   Take advantage of professional development opportunities as determined by head coach. This includes attending clinics, visitations to successful programs (both high school and college) and viewing tape.
   
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   Prepare skills checklist for your positional area.
   
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   Prepare drills and teaching progressions.
   
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   Constantly promote the program and keep your athletes motivated.
   
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   Monitor your position athletes for academic success at all times.
   

4. 
   Summer Program
   

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   Attend pre summer practice staff meetings.
   
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   Help run summer program as assigned (strength & conditioning, team practices, 7 on 7 sessions, 7 on 7 scrimmages/tournaments, Line Competitions, etc.)
   
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   Assist with planning for our own 7 on 7 tournament and Line Competition.