Coaching Reminders For Fall Camp:
1) You won’t be as good as u think after Day 1
2) You won’t be as bad as u think after day 1
3) An underwear Superstar will shrink the moment he puts pads on…It’s your job to “Unshrink” him… Find a way to give him courage ( Even going to the “wizard of oz” if necessary…And if all else fails simply have him do things that don’t require courage
4) You will hit a “Lull”… great coaches know it’s coming and are prepared…Respond accordingly with Pattern Interrupts ( Movie instead of practice/ Watermelon instead of overtime period/ Coaches putt putt match O vs D… Anything to disrupt the pattern….Then be thankful for the Lull because it’s a great teaching opportunity to self and team…Be prepared on how to break the lull during a game ( Gimmick play… temper tantrum… etc)
5) Injuries are a 100% certainty…Do everything humanly possible to prevent as many as u can ( remove obstructions … water coolers in corner of end zone… helmet left on sideline … etc) Coaching plays a role in injury limitations. You will be a better coach when your players are playing not in training room … Never have an injury because of neglect of duty
6) Find a role for EVERYONE! Then define the role and make it clear to each human what their role is…Third team right tackle/ equipment assistant on GameDay… OL coach game day eyes…DB coach responsibility when fight breaks out…Take what every human in your organization can do to help the team win and make certain of 3 things A) they know their role B) They accept it and feel appreciated and valuable for executing their role C) They know there are consequences for not performing their role to their best capabilities
7) Never forget OL can develop and grow from gangly awkward to capable sometimes simply with 1000 reps and time. Dont ever quit on an OL.
8) Control the egos of your staff…and of yourself…Uncontrollable egos have destroyed more good teams and coaching staffs than all the bad players combined…Be competitive but celebrate the wins by your teammates and coaching mates
9) Walk thru the locker room and make certain there is NEVER bullying or sexual harassment taking place
10) Never take for granted that any human understands what u meant…Be clear in your actions and intent
Yesterday was a great day in the J!
Big thanks for @OFHSfootball for coming out for a solid evening of work!
This season is looking great for both programs, excited to grind these next couple of weeks. The season right around the corner!
#WarriorDNA#Ball4DG
Big gratitude to @Coach_Butts & @WESTMOFB for a powerful Team Camp today.
Iron sharpening iron with Hallsville, N. Calloway, and Father Talton HS. Today was high reps, high standard, PRIME execution. “Prime” was the word of the week: prime focus, prime effort, prime growth.
And this week felt like the primer for everything the rest of the summer is about to unlock.
Somebody’s about to separate…
Ready to see who rises and claims Warrior of the Week.
@jtownfball314
#WarriorDNA
#ByAnyMeans
#Ball4DG
AS WEEK 3 KICKS OFF, WE GOTTA HIGHLIGHT OUR WEEK 2 WARRIORS OF THE WEEK!
Starting with the guy who exhibited DNA Standard to the fullest last week on and off the field! @dlomnick29 way to grind and get after it last week at Desmet & Lindenwood, while holding it down at practice all week as well!
KEEP REPEATING THE STANDARD 🧬
#WarriorDNA
#BelieveYourProcess
#ByAnyMeans
#ForDG
Truly appreciate everyone for coming by and seeing what the J has in store! Year 2 is loading and best believe we got some ball players in the lab 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽