James Savage

I’m a Christian. Husband to Shanequa. Dad of Jeston, Jorran, Zuri, and Zola. Defensive Coordinator and Head Track and Field at Philadelphia High School 🔴⚫️🌪️

[James Light @JamesALight]

Oregon HC Dan Lanning - Defensive Strategy 🧵

- Calling a Game - Creating the Illusion of Pressure
- Importance of Accurate Self Scout
- Opponent Evaluation (TFL-Negative Play Cutup)

[Coach Kenny Simpson @fbcoachsimpson]

Newest book is out!!

First 200 to order get 2 weeks free to the OC Academy also.

https://t.co/rMgd56DD3T

[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

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[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

#HereWeGo

[Pittsburgh Steelers @steelers]

GAMEDAY IN BALTIMORE ‼️ #HereWeGo

[James Light @JamesALight]

Baltimore Ravens ILB coach Mark DeLeone - Gap/Duo Drills

Gap Drill
- Front side LB can play Box or Spill technique. Back side LB fits of front side LB technique.
- Spill Tech = BSLB must be able to change course & play cutback based on back path, stay square.

Duo Drill
- Press gap square & play over the top opposite of the DBL team. Allows the defense to steal a gap.

@LFGfootballcamp

LB Development Bundle = 67% Off https://t.co/AXeH0Fp2i1

[Coach Johnny Croyle @CoachCroyle]

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[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

@KCHS_Recruit Appreciate it

[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

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[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

Get this dude on your radar!

[Bernard Parker Jr (JrBoyyy) @HoudinixJr]

Spring visits😆 plan on to visit more schools

[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

Hey @steelers we need to draft Jarius Monroe (cornerback) from Tulane University. Thank me later.

[Bernard Parker Jr (JrBoyyy) @HoudinixJr]

Rooting for you all the way💯

[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

One of the best in the state!

[CoachGary @CoachD_Gary]

For the month of February, I will be recognizing outstanding Mississippi High School African American football coaches, feel free to add in the comments. Day 6 coach Chris Jones

[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

@CoachClampTeam For real then OL

[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

Recruit this guy!

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Head Coach is HARD Work.

I have talked to MANY coaches over my long career.

Here are 9 Things Coaches Want Parents to Understand.

1: We CARE about your Child
Even if your child doesn’t get much varsity playing time, we care about them. Nothing is ever personal. We love your child. Everyone has a Role. They are all different. But they are all important. Help us celebrate their role.

2: TIME
There are only two people who understand the time commitment of a coach. The Coach and their Spouse. We are always “on,” constantly thinking about our team. We sacrifice our Family time to be with your child. We don’t need a pat on the back. Just respect this fact.

3: We LOVE this job.
But it is a hard job. Please don’t steal our Joy. Our Passion. Our Commitment. We are losing too many coaches. Help Support us.

4: Coaches want to WIN more than you do.
We are very competitive. We put our heart and soul into this job. We are not perfect. Either are you. No one is. Strategy or X’s and O’s matter much less than you think. We are at practice every day. Trust what we see and do.

5: Everything is EARNED.
You get what you earn. Don’t blame the coach. Encourage your child to be committed. It is your child’s job to get in the weight room, shoot in the driveway, go to the gym or field, etc. Encourage them to do this. You get what you earn.

6: Trust the PROCESS
Team Sports are the ultimate lab setting for life. There will be bumps in the road. It is guaranteed. It is part of the process. Accept this fact. Trust the Process. The life lessons learned will last a lifetime.

7: Winning is HARD
Other teams want to win too. Other teams put time in too. Other teams compete too. The season is a grind, and the process is more important than the prize. Learning how to win…and how to lose…is an important part of this process.

8: Your child GETS it.
Your child understands. They are at every practice. They know their strengths. They know their weaknesses. They know their role. Don’t feed their youthful insecurities by questioning the coach. This will hurt their experience and the team.

9: Finally, and Most Importantly, this is your child’s experience, not yours.
This is important. Let them enjoy the experience with your support. Don’t judge them. Don’t be critical. Just be there. Tell them you LOVE watching them play. Be a fan of the TEAM.

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[James Savage @Coach_JSavage]

@D_Wren5 Man that kid has changed and molded so much over the past few years. Talented! Love to see the attention he’s getting. He’s putting in the work and it’s showing!

Keep it up Big Nash! 💙

[Tyler Feldman @TylerFeldman_]

Steve Sarkisian deserves more recognition for the job he’s done at #Texas. His response to @AnwarRichardson’s question about creating an “organic” culture is well worth the 5-minute listen. #HookEm @KVUE

[Brandon Simmons @Coach_BSimmons]

HS Coaches,

What 24 winter 🏈 clinics are you attending ?

Share dates !