Author/writer. Retired Teacher/FB coach. Author of: Confessions of a High School Football Coach, Flavius Fettotempi, and Falling Leaves. IHSFCA-HOF Class of ‘22
@TweetsbyCoachP When I was a head football coach, I said in our parent meeting, “We will not discuss playing time, or other players. Ever. We will discuss how your son can improve, and if you request such a meeting, he must accompany you.”
@JoshPhillipsPhD@TNgal2024@ampawlowskipoet This is absolutely true and was me for 35 years. I jokingly called it a “Benevolent Dictatorship.” Boundaries, accountability, and explicit help with an open door when needed or requested.
should feel a bit uncomfortable (hands back), eyes on the read key. Not the shoulders, not the hips, the read key’s eyes. His eyes won’t lie as to where he’s going. Small detail but important. There’s a lot more but those two tidbits will help if you’re having QB read problems.
I was thinking about the mesh the other day. It might be a little “old school,” but I think it’s imperative to ensure the hands are “back,” back hand attached to back hip. That extra moment on the ride makes a difference. Further, the coaching point for me was that the QB…
Look for that player this summer. You know, the one you didn’t expect to improve? He’ll surprise you. Loved when that happened. There’s one every year.
@clharrington024@coachvint No question… Unfortunately politics (state law) and other such barriers prevent that which is why they need to change. See my article on the Freedom in Education website.