Coaches Manual 2010

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VICTORY CHRISTIAN

ACADEMY

FOOTBALL COACHES

MANUAL 2010

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The General Coaching PhilosophyOf

VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOOTBALL

Our philosophy of athletics is one of hard work, dedication, andcommitment to a cause. It is important to instill in every youngathlete the desire to excel and to play to the best of theirgiven ability. We believe that coaches should help young peopleset goals and point them in the direction they should go in orderto achieve those goals.

The mind and body must be developed to the best of its ability.This requires discipline and hard work.

We believe that the coaching staff and program should be verywell organized so that there is very little wasted time. We alsofeel that it is important that the coaches show a genuine

interest in each athlete. Each individual athlete should leaveevery workout with a positive attitude.Most importantly, we b elieve in coaching by teaching . To

bean effective coach, one must be an effective teacher. Coachingis not how much you know, but how much you can get yourathletes to do.

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VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOOTBALL PLAYER

GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

I. OVERALL PHILOSOPHY:a. Academics come first.b. In football, God, then the team (family) comes before the individual.c. Be a positive example on campus. Have respect for yourself!d. Spread the good word about the program.

II. ACADEMICS:

a. You are attending high school, going to class is required.b. Sit in the first Three (3) rows in every class.c. No head coverings of any kind in any building.

d. Class Absences:1. You are allowed only two (2) excused absences per class.2. For every absence over two, you will be automatically placed in

study hall and have ten (10) horse-shoes.III. DISCIPLINE:

a. MUSTattend EVERYteam practice.b. Unexcused Absences:

1. First miss - ineligible for one game, and/or make-up work.2. Second miss - dismissal from squad.

c. Campus Violations: Penalties same as Unexcused Absences*1. Parking Lots/Cafeteria.*2. Classroom/Faculty and Staff.*3. Females. *

d. Tardy for practice - minimum of one (1) Ladder, or ten (10) Horse-shoes.

e. Football Equipment:1. LOSTequipment must be paid for.2. Equipment left on field or out of locker - minimum of one (1)

'Ladder,' etc.f. Substance Abuse/Use: smoking, drinking, drugs.

1. First Offense - miss next game and/or extra running.2. Second Offense - dismissal from squad.

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Rules (continued)

IV. PRACTICE FIELD:a. Be on time. There is no excuse for being late unless you havediscussed it with the head coach PRIOR to the workout.

b. Make progress everyday.c. When you are in the lineup, work as hard as you can.d. Act like you are having fun.e. If your helmet is not on your head, it will be in your hand. Never leave

your helmet on the ground.f. Be courteous to your coaches and managers/trainers.g. We will not use abusive language on or off the field.

V. WEIGHT ROOM:a. Use it to make yourself better.b. Help each other.c. Always rack the weights, never leave a bar loaded.d. Always wear athletic shoes and a shirt.

VI. FOOTBALL NOTEBOOKS: VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMYFootball

Program. Use them andprotect them with courtesy.

VII.THE GAME FIELD:

a. Be ready physically and mentally.b. Be involved at all times. You will be either on the field or on the

sideline yelling encouragement.c. Know the rules.d. We will NOT get any major penalties for misconduct.e. Hustle on and off the field - "Act like winners".f. No mental mistakes.g. Everybody wears the same uniform, the VICTORY CHRISTIAN

ACADEMYuniform.h. Do not get involved with the spectators or friends - you are in the

game.

I. Be alert on the sideline. When it is your turn, be ready.j. Wear your helmet at all times, unless you are on the bench.k. Be courteous to the Officials. Let the captains and coaches do the

talking.I. Encourage each other and be positive.

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GENERAL FOOTBALL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS

All assistant coaches have the authority to carry out the duties assignedto them. The head coach is ultimately responsible for everything that

happens in the program. Each assistant coach must keep the head coach

aware of all situations that arise involving any aspect of the program.

It is my managerial style to never ask you to do more than I am willing

to do. If you can keep up with the pace I am going to set, we will be

successful. If you are willing to do more, becreative, never care who gets

credit and always be positive, we will be Champions.

Coaching football is hard work. It is not always fun or glamorous.

The actual coaching duties are the easiest part of our job. It is the

Peripheral Duties that require patience and hard work off the field. Each

job assigned has a reason that it was assigned, and must be

performed effectively.There is nothingIthat I will ask you or assign you

to do, that I have not done myself. There is a chain of command in every

effectively managed organization. Each assistant answers to the head

coach, who in turn answers to the Principal, and Superintendent. We will

follow thatchain of command and be loyal to the people we work

for.

General assignments such as being in your office at designated

times and making sure the weight room is properly supervised are the

responsibilities of all coaches. Coaches do have an input in all disciplinary

matters, should keep the head coach updated on all depth chart situations

or changes, and should keep their office areas organized and clean. All

coaches are to help check the academic progress of players and help any

player who needs help or tutoring.All coaches will help and complete

paperwork in a timely manner. Be PROFESSIONAL in ALL your

assigned duties (know what those assigned duties are). Being professional

also includes proper attire for classroom, practice and games.

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SPECIFIC FOOTBALL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS

VARSITY PROGRAM:

I. JEFF SCHAUM

Assignments: HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

DEFENSIVE AND OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Orange Linebackers and QBs in Run Game

II. Joe Salvato

Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH

Defensive Line Coach

Extra Point Block and Field Goal Block Units

III. TBA

Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACHOffensive Line

Xpt and FG Units

IV. Larry Derringer


WRs and DBs

Kick-off Return Units

V. Terrance Moore


Running back CoachPunt Units

VI. Ron Bradish


Blue Linebacker Coach

Kick-off Units

VII. Grady Morrell


Defensive Back Coach

Punt Return Units

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General Duties1. Program Organization.

2. Game Plan Coordinator.3. Practice Plan by segment.

4. Defensive/Offensive Game Plans.5. Notebook Coordinators.6. Scholastic Checks.7. Public Relation.8. Equipment by segment.

Specific Duties1. Morale Coordinator.2. Position Meetings (game plan and strategy).3. Personnel Evaluation of players.4. Discipline by segment.

5. Player Counseling.6. Parents.7. Attend all Staff Meetings.8. Attend all Squad Meetings.9. Attend all Practices.

COACHING RELATIONSHIPS

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A. STAFF

1. The head coach should help each assistant coach achieve hispersonal goals. This does not mean he will always please theassistant coach.

2. The assistant coach is expected to blend all efforts to make theprogram and the squad more successful.

3. Be prompt for all coaches (and team) meetings. This indicates aprofessional attitude and consideration for others involved.

4. All coaches should know our total offense and defense. It is eachcoach's responsibility to know the techniques being used by theother members of the staff. Changes are to be made from jointdecisions with the head coach.

5. Disputes between coaches should never occur in front of thesquad. Disagreements are to be voiced during coaches meetings - wemust all be together to accomplish our common goal -a

Championship Team.6. Be loyal and complementary of fellow coaches.7. A strong, winning attitude is a must. There is a difference between

a great competitor as a player and a great competitor as a coach.For a coach, it shows up in these areas.

a. Thorough preparation for all practices.b. Preparation of charts or teaching aids for his position.c. Constant probing of one's thinking to assure he is covering all

phases of the game for those players over whom he has directteaching responsibility.

d. Willingness to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the game.

e. Attitude on the field which indicates real enjoyment of coaching.Patience, demanding persistence is the key.

B. PLAYERS

1. A coach may request a player be dismissed from the squad. Astaff conference will be held and a final decision reached.

2. Quitting - A player must talk to the head coach first (24 hour rule).3. Praise is more important than criticism, but if a player needs to be

pushed, don't hesitate or wait for the head coach to do it. All coachesmust share the small things in the realm of discipline.

4. Don't knock the squad, they are all we have!5. The push, the drive and enthusiasm of a team comes from the

coaches.A player reflects the coaches' attitudes and goals.6. Players must respect you! This can only be done if they have

feeling for you.

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C. FACULTY

1. Develop good relationships with the faculty and administration.

We need their support. Try to "win over" anyone who might beagainst our program (maybe by asking advice, etc.).

2. Once in a while you may encounter a person in another departmentwho will attempt to hurt the program with their comments, do notsuccumb to their attitude. Always have favorable comments aboutand for them.

D. COMMUNITY

1. Remember, that many people are acquainted with you in thecommunity; therefore, gear your actions accordingly.

2. Constantly strive to gain good community support. We cannotmaintain a successful program without it.

E. PARENTS

1. Do not comment on the ability of a player in front of a parent andavoid comparisons.

2. If a parent or any adult has a complaint, the best approach is to talkto him/her face-to-face rather than on the phone. Do not make theperson an enemy, but try to turn them into a friend of the program.3. Do not hesitate to refer parents to the Head Coach, but first

inform him of the situation.4. Parents will receive a Football Program Manual, which will

explain the rules and procedures for the football program andfootball itself in genera

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COACHING STAFF PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE

1 Be properly dressed out and on time for all practices.

2. Don't relax during cal, kicking game, gassers, etc. It is all-important orwe would not be doing it.

3. Time is the only thing all schools have in common We must get moredone (repetitions) in the time we have. Have drills (equipment,personnel) set up beforehand.

4. Give attention to every man on the team. Do not allow anyone to gounnoticed.

5. Do not allow things to lay around in the dressing room. Everything hasa proper place. Create pride in everything we do.

6. Do not run off right after practice. Be available to help with equipment,

injuries, etc.

7. Do not accept anything less than perfection. Do not overlook a thing.

8. HUSTLE! - Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm!

9. Strive to make your group the best on the field. This should be your

personal goal - don't compete one unit against another.

10. Strive to improve your group and each individual in at least 1

phase or focus area each day.

11.Keep your poise and confidence on the field and all other places. This willtransmit to your players.

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VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMYFOOTBALL PROGRAM ORGANIZATION

2010

The following is the year round practice organization procedurefor every day of the week devoted to football for my staff and me.

The purpose of this day-to-day organization philosophy is toacquaint my staff as well as myself with a well-developed plan; aplan for SUCCESS. We will all be better prepared to work in asystematic method. In doing so, very little time will be wasted aswe accomplish our stated goals.

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PRACTICE SCHEDULES

A. Football Season

SATURDAY - Coaches Schedule

Early morningI. Meet with coaches and go over opponents previous game film.

A. StrengthsB. WeaknessesC. Grade FilmD. Critique Position Play

II. Staff: view film of opponents for computer breakdowns

III. Staff: chart film; go over the opponent with the staff

IV. Staff: make out scouting report

V. Staff: enter 2 or 3 games of upcoming opponent into computerprogram

VI. Staff: start working on passing game; start working on team stunts,and work on their over-all defense

VII. Go over personnel for the week

VIII. Present scout report to staff

IX. Staff: posts 2 or 3 game tendencies, spend time studying the

tendencies

XI. Break

XII. Set Defense

XIII. Set offense

XIV. Make out Mondays workout schedule

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In-Season Practice Schedule Fall 2010

MONDAY Full Pads (4:00-6:00 pm)Scouting Report and Film @3:15pm

I. Specialist: QB, WR, deep snappers, and kickers,All others offensive fundamentals by position

4:00 II. Stretch & Agilities (5)

4:05 III. Run Offense (1st and 2nd Team) vs. Opponent Defense (30)- 30 plays

- live, stay on feet

4:35 IV. Special Teams - Extra Point Field Goal/ and Block (10)

4:45 V. Break (5)

4:50 VI. Group Defense vs. Opponent Offense (30)A) Forcing Unit - fundamentals, schemes vs. opponentB) Secondary - pass skeleton vs. opponents pass

5:20 VII. Special Teams - Punt Team (10)

5:30 VIII. Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (30)- 30 plays- live, stay on feet

6:00 IX. Finish

TUESDAY Full Pads (4:00-6:00pm)Weightlifting Lower body @ 3:15pm

I. Specialist: QB, WR, deep snappers, and kickers,

All others offensive fundamentals by position


4:05 III. Offensive Fundamentals (10)

4:15 IV. Pass Offense vs. Opponents Defense (7 on 7), 30 mins.- minimum 30 plays, OL & DL Pass Rush/Pro

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4:45 V. Special Teams - Kick-Off Team (10)

4:55 VI. Break (5)

5:00 VII. Group Defense vs. Opponent Offense (20)A) Forcing Unit - fundamentals, schemes vs. opponentB) Secondary - pass skeleton vs. opponents pass

5:20 VIII. Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (30)

5:50 IX.. Special Teams - Punt Return (10)

6:00 X. Finish

WEDNESDAY TEAM DAYHalf Pads (4:00-5:30pm)Study hall 3:00-3:45pm

I. Specialists


4:05 III. Special Teams - Kick-off Return (10)

4:15 IV. Run Offense (1st

and 2nd

Team) vs. Opponent Defense (20)- 30 plays- live, stay on feet

4:35 V. Break (5)

4:40 VI. Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (20)

5:00 VII. Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (20)

5:20 VIII.. Special Teams - Punt Block/Return (10)

5:30 IX. Finish

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Off Season

November through February -

Weight/Conditioning Program* DURING ATHLETIC PERIOD.*strongly encourage participation in other sports, particularlyTrack and Power lifting!

January Boot Camp prior to Spring Semester Weights and

Conditioning Program.

March Leadership Seminar and Football Indoctrination Begins

April and May - Spring Football, 19 practices and SpringJamboree

June and July 7 on 7 Tournaments, Football Camps, SummerWeights and Conditioning Program

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CRITERIA FOR WINNING FOOTBALL

1. EFFORTA. Physical conditioning - Running, Weight Training, Proper Nutrition and

Rest.This is a year round - not a seasonal aspect - priority.

B. Mental Discipline - Do the unpleasant things. Give attention to thesmall details. Do Everything right.

2. AGGRESSIVENESS - Mental frame of mind. Positive approach is

essential.

3. EXECUTIONA. Concentration - More a matter of focus and commitment than

intelligence or ability.

B. Pride - By-product of tradition, team image and high personal goals.

4. POISEA. Belief in self- Each player on the team is important. Every link in the

chain must be solid and strong.

B. Belief in teammates and coaches - Trust and mutual respect must beearned by all.

C. Belief in system - Proven over the years. Continually tested andmodified in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness.

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OFFENSE

Our offensive system will be the Shotgun Zone Fly Spreadit is the

offense that will best utilize our personnel.

1. CAN ATTACK THE ENTIRE FIELD!

From sideline to sideline and goal line to goal line.

2. FORCES A BALANCED DEFENSE!

Opponents must play pass - run equally.

3. PROMOTES SOFT-CORNERS!

Options and throwbacks prevent quick corner support with the threat

of the deep pass.

4. BIG-PLAY OFFENSE!

5. COMPACT PLAY PACKAGE!High execution factor.

DEFENSEOur defensive system will be the Multiple Mated frontit is the defense

that will best utilize our personnel.

1. FLEXIBLE! Can adapt to the strength of the offensive team fromweek to week or to situations or tendencies in the game.

2. CONTAINING (MAXIMUM PURSUIT) DEFENSE: Everyone readsand reacts to the ball - Eleven people going to the football (zonesecondary).

3. FORCING DEFENSE: Coordinated, aggressive stunting system withman secondary produces turnovers.

4. VARIETY OF ALIGNMENTS, STUNTS AND COVERAGE: KeepsOffense from designing a consistent attack plan.

5. TECHNIQUE, REACTION AND QUICKNESS: More important in our

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system of defense than size or speed -- can be developed.

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