MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATIONs WINTER CLINIC 2008

January 17th-19th Battle Creek, Michigan

Frank Beamer- Special Teams and Philosophy

Blocking Punts o If right footed kicker, when coming at him, need to shift hands to left

Practice Schedule

Monday- 1st Offense vs. 1st Defense; odd plays, weird formations or motions, tricks Tuesday- Punt Block vs. 1st team defense Field goal vs. 1st defense Wednesday- Punt block drill 7 minutes o o o o Special teams odd situations Field Goal Block Onside Kick Prevent (will practice this twice a week Punt vs. 1st Defense

Thursday- Kick Return 10 minutes o o o Kickoff Half Line 10 minutes Punt Period (unusual, fakes etc) 5 minutes Team offense, at the end work on FGs

Friday- 1st Offense vs. Scout D 30 minutes o o 1st Defense vs. Scout Offense 30 minutes Situational 1st Offense vs. 1st Defense

- Never will make a decision without consulting with every coach - I will never embarrass a player in front of the team unless it is loafing - Practice schedule will never change - Positive Plays DVD every Friday after dinner best 10 Offensive, 10 Defensive, 10 Special Teams plays from previous game - Loyalty- must establish importance of loyalty from/to coaches and plays alike

- Distrust between coach/coach, player/player, coach/player is the number 1 killer of teams - Every drill stops and starts with a whistle, trains players to play to the whistle - Elect players to be captains in the spring so they can lead the team throughout the summer - Only have rules you can enforce, Everything we say, we will follow through - Only dress those people who have a chance to play. Dressing freshmen, or young guys who will never see the field can lead to distraction and lack of focus - Have special Honor Roll for Players with good grades, Reward them for the hard work they put in the classroom - Players must know what their reputation is: - green: dependable, responsible, get the job done, no study table - yellow: careful, not quite there - red: high risk, meet more than weekly with advisors, mandatory study hall

CHAMPIONS CLUB: Requirements:

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No discipline problems Must be endorsed by position coach, Head Coach, Academic Advisor, and S & C Coach Must have good grades Staff then votes on who is inducted Dinner held in the spring to honor new inductees

Be productive. Have a plan and get to work. The number of hours spent working in a office does not matter compared to how much work you have to be done.

Lastly, the responsible of our staff are clearly defined. Why? So when something goes wrong we know exactly who to go talk to.

Butch Jones (Head Coach) and Mike Bajakian (OC) CMU Offense and Team Philosophy

Senior Day Summer Camp- Sunday June 22 o The best coaches are the ones who utilize their talent

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If you have great chemistry, you will be successful Encourages players and coaches to take pride in their position

Coaches need to ask themselves:

What defines your program ? What do you do well and what do you do poorly ? What defines you as a coach ? Figure it out and practice it o o Competition is important Make group and team drills as competitive as possible

People

-it is a peoples business - During 2-a-days, during lunch, he will call on random players to stand up and tell about another chosen player. He has found this increases team chemistry a lot - X and Os dont win the games, people do o Character o o Head coaches must be able to make split second decisions correctly Has a Team Circle. It is a board on the locker room wall of a circle. Inside the circle is everyone of the players names. Players names can be moved out of the circle for various things like missing class, late to practice. Every player always knows where they stand with the coaching staff.

Loyalty- starts with the coaching staff and works on down

Trust

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Number 1 in dysfunctional teams is lack of trust Stick to your word no matter what Making things fun starts trust

Create a Championship Culture o T-shirts

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Do everything First Class (From travel attire to team dinners) Not allowed to wear any other colors besides team colors when taking part in any football activity Student of the Week awards Community Service Awards

Various advice - Dont develop a team, develop an entire program - Make friends with the important people in your community (police, doctors, lawyers, teachers, advisors etc) - When grading film, the first thing he looks for is loafs, and those players who are loafing will pay for it - The missing ingredient in losing football teams is everyone playing hard - Find a way to motivate your players every single day Stay the course, dont deviate when adversity strikes. All players and coaches want consistency. - Ask yourself, do your players live toughness or just play hard in practice? o Never be complacent, ask yourself, What do you do that makes you better than someone else who is wanting your job?

Chippewa Olympics o o o o Team is broken down into 9-10 teams. Each coach is assigned to one team Teams receive points based on grades, practice, class attendance, off the field behavior, etc. Losing team has extra running This has been a great motivator that is used year round

Team Building activities o o o Kickball tournament Team BBQ Team dinner and after dinner, in the locker room, he has 5 seniors stand up and talk about what football means to them and advice for younger players. You must make the locker room a special place that only those special individuals may enter.

Themes per weak o One week is Burning the ship, referring to the story of Spartans who after getting off the ship to battle, burnt their ships so they would have no other choice but to fight till the end.

Ship Can - Had all the players write down an excuse to why they could not beat this certain opponent. Then they would set the can on fire burning their excuses.

5 Ingredients to a team 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Having an atmosphere of trust and respect Create an atmosphere that benefits the individuals, not just you Having players and coaches of high character A system- being patient with what you believe in Good people- identify the givers, get rid of the only-takers

Mike Bajakian (OC) CMU Offense

Philosophy: o o o o Not a finesse offense full of gadgets or trick players Foundation of this offense is toughness Believes well conditioned athletes defeat tired talent

Basic Elements of the CMU Spread Offense: o Force the defense to defend the entire field 1. 2. Width- by formations, lateral pass game, Depth of Field- attacking deep field, short crossing patterns and long deep passes

Play with multiple tempos 1. 2. 3. Fast Faster No Huddle

The Offense 1. 2. 3. Make the QB a dual threat with both the run and the pass Make the offense simple, but unpredictable Execute your base plays to perfection 4. Do what we do meaning dont change your philosophy based on the talent level of the opposition

Make the defense defend all of your skilled players

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Keep it as simple as possible for the linemen

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The CMU Pass Game

Keep it simple Screens, Bubble Screen, Slip Screen, Jailbreak Screen Play Action, Naked bootleg Sprint Out Quick Game 5, 7 step Dropback game

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Spacing (Route Distribution) Timing Route depth QB Drop

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Completion Average per route and call

DROPBACK PASSING

Pivot Concept - Tagged Player- Runs Pivot route (example X Pivot) - Next Receiver outside- runs 12 yard in - Any receiver outside of in route- Vertical -Any receiver inside pivot on same side- Middle of the field - 1st Inside WR opposite of tagged player- 12 yards, turn back, if CB is even with you or behind, run verticals, if he is ahead of you, turn back and look for ball immediately -RB,Checks weak side edge, then runs to flats Example of Pivot route

In Concept (FYI They call the in route, a DIG, however I call the route In) Tagged receiver runs 12 yard In route

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Any WR outside in, runs 5 yard in route Any WR inside tag, runs verticals

Believes pass concepts are much easier to practice in limited amounts of time. Key is to find names that players can relate to.

Holt High School (MI) Offensive Staff- Outside Zone, Counter Trey, Trey Pass

Basis and Fundamentals of the Offense: Why does it work ? Basic Premise: OZ allows Offensive Line to initially double team as many Defensive Lineman as possible on the snap of the ball Coaches and players practice it from the lowest level (grade school) to varsity If you stop this, we have that philosophy Great communication needed between lineman Multiple Formations- Same plays Can run same player under center or out of the shotgun Easy adjustments; i.e. 8 in the box, check to pass

Double team = Vertical Push During this push phase the L.O.S. will effectively be turned into a negative 30 degrees (example below: )

When executing 1st level blocks, we are getting some push and double teams are forming 1st Priority- Securing first level

QB Snaps an Attempts to reach the intersection of a line between the QB and outside foot of the playside tackle RBs first step is a bucket step, aiming towards his spot As the RB approaches his spot, he scans for opposite color jersey and makes his cut decision off of that

Combos and Alignment: -

Four possible combos; BSG/CENTER, CENTER/PSG, PSG/PST, PST/TE Most important advice to OL: Stay on your blocking track Paint tracks on grass when practicing Creates instant depth (majority, all the same steps despite position) Stance: earhole of helmet should be even with centers hip pad If a Fullback is in the game, use him to block the edge, either right from stance or using motion Wide outs run at closet DB, break down and block aggressively Splits: 6 to 1depending on speed of particular O.L. Coaches point: you will have to practice over and over not getting vertical too soon on offensive linemans blocking track

Zone Drills: Key Terms: Seams: block needs to be made in zone scheme with shoulders slightly off parallel to L.O.S. You want to have a 30 to 45 degree angle. Lineman are responsible for everything inside your nose to the inside guys next to you ribs Drill steps every day despite opponent, it will pay off Measuring: colliding with the blocker on your 30-45 degree angle without going after him Steps: reach, upfield, bucket, side (6 inch lateral step) 2 Hit drill; proper fit and punch; coaching point- footwork is most important Practice blocking in space at least twice a week

Various Advice:

80 % of bad plays happen before the nap (i.e. stance, first 2-3 steps, pad level) Work on 2 different schemes a day Multiple groups going 1 after another Work 1s vs. 1s, and then 2 vs. 2s if possible When DL begins to chop block, throw the ball Does a lot of group work; half line, full line Try to make plays look alike as much as possible Players receive cut up DVD instead of viewing opponent as a team, Each position group receives notes from their position coach Likes to include Cut ups of last years game vs. opponent (if applicable), wants team to know what they did well and what they did poorly versus team Running Backs must have patience, if there is no holes at first, get close to the OL and find something, they must also be tough and have vision Lineman will watch more film than any other personnel group, often will receive 10-15 play dvd of weeks work of practices for self evaluation Teach lineman zone steps on a board thats on a 45 degree angle Big advocate of filming practices. Believes kids learn better when they see there mistakes from practice on film

Practice Schedule: Monday- Low intensity, chalk talk, walk through Tuesday- Rehearse; put players in right position and tell scout defense what you are doing Wednesday- Full go practice Thursday- Low intensity, more mental workout. Test your players both on the field and on the board. On the board they will test each other. Make competition where it is Skills vs. Bigs taking turns calling each other out to draw up assignments on certain plays. Friday- Payday Other things to consider using with your zone offense: How to stop the Zone: Dominate the edge Unbalanced lines Check with mes False pulls Motions and Shifts Crazy formations then shift to original formation Balanced sets

Summer Conditioning: -

Destroy combo blocks Causing multiple pile ups Overload blitzes Twists

Big tire flips A lot of medicine ball training Big advocate of bench pressing for lineman Takes lineman to G.V.S.U. Midwest Linemans camp in July

Coach Moriarity, Carmel HS, 5A Indiana State Champions WVU Offense at HS Level Note: Coach Moriarity had 2 separate sessions on this day. The first session covered the zone read and speed option. The second session covers the Bubble and Reverses. I could only attend the 2nd session so if anyone has notes from he first session I would greatly appreciate it

If you dont honor the bubble when were running the zone read, we are going to throw it everytime 1s vs. 1s scrimmage every Tuesday, creates a competitive atmosphere

Bubble Screen: 60 to 1 , Practice to Game ratio Defenses do not honor it enough Anytime the RB has to slow down, it usually doesnt work Practice it with a center every single time WRs need to be good blockers 2 Most Important Things: Pass Blocking and good Center-QB Exchange

Perimeter Drill: Run Zone Read over and over o Sprint Out Pass o OL must sell zone play RB fake, FB goes to the flats

Various Philosophy and information Staff consists of himself, 8 paid assistants, and 4 paid freshmen coaches Lifting starts at 6am. Why? because there is no conflicts or other sports going on at that time Create a tradition of high expectations Freshmen lift M-W-F at 6:15AM for more one on one coaching

Year Round Program Lifting contests in off season Hall of Fame board in weight room Team Competitions Speed Development camp Youth camp with players running drills Lineman-Only camp Team Camp

Elliot Uzelac, St Joeseph HS MI- Turning a Program Around

Make everything an opponent: The bar in the weight room is an opponent Your English test is an opp. Develop a competitors attitude

If you dont lift, you dont play By showing up and working hard in the off season, gains trust School wide rule: if you play a sport, you are required to lift at least twice a week Freshman and 8th graders lift separately so they receive more individual attention In Season Schedule: Monday-Wednesday-Saturday In Season: Monday-Wednesday lifting sessions are apart of a conditioning class offered at the school for all athletes Sundays; staff meets and reviews previous game film then next games opposition film

Practice Schedule and Philosophy High Tempo Practice: 2 plays a minute, Starters run 5 consecutive plays, then backups come in and run 4 consecutive and so on Keeps file of practice schedules for next season use Practice Attitude: jog from drill to drill, coaches are enthusiastic , and everyone stays moving

Weekly Awards: Offense, Defense, Special Teams, Scout Team Monday: Offense- 90 minutes Defense-35 minutes Tuesday: Offense- 35 minutes Defense 90 Wednesday: 50/50

Coach Positively No distractions Dont change routine Have senior meetings Win or lose, back to business Saturday morning

Muskegeon Oakridge HS (MI) Coaching Staff- Leadership

Mentor Everyone, not just the starters -treat your 3rd stringers the same as your starters

Oakridge Eagles Mentoring Program: Varsity players are paired up with a local elementary school student and spend a hour with their assigned student to help with school work.

Community Carnival- Held in the gym. Players sign up for 2 hour shifts and help set up the carnival

Varsity players assigned a elementary school classroom and come once a week to read a book

Habitat for Humanity- Entire team spends a day helping build a home for Habitat for Humanity

Adopt a Highway Program- Team adopts a mile stretch of a local highway and clean it 3 times a year

Youth Football Camp- 2nd-5th graders. Players run the drills. Kids are broken down into teams and the teams then rotate to drills. At the end of the camp these teams are seated with the varsity football team and have their picture taken

Special Olympics- players help out at Special Olympics

Salvation Army- volunteer at Christmas time ringing bells

Human Society- help raise money

Captains are required to read Leadership Principles by John C Maxwell

Also recommends Leadership 101 by John Maxwell

Craig Rundle, Head Coach at Albion College- 2 Minute Offense

2 Minute Plays 1. Personnel 2. 3. Most common 4 WR 1 Back

How many formations will you use ? How many protections ? Ideal would be 1 for 5 step, 1 for 3 step

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Special Situations Sideline (get out of bounds) Running game Screens Changing launch point Red zone Goal line Clock play Positioning play (to set up ideal field goal position) Last plays of game at 50, 25, 10 Hail Mary

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Other situations

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Need a TD Need a FG Need 2 scores Transition from clock offense to bleeding the clock End half (believes in always treating as Needing a FG)

Managing Situations Info gathering: how many time outs, what do we need

Formula for the Drive: Each play takes 10 seconds Chunks=gain 20 yards (50% completion rate) Controls= gains 10 yards (80/90 % completion rate) Need about 18 seconds to kick a FG without any timeouts Dont throw out route to opposite of QBs throwing arm

Favorite quick passes out of 2X2: 1. 2. 3. 7 yard Slant, 5 yard slant, verticals, hitch Out read, 12 yard hitch, 12 yard hitch, 10 yard out Smash; Arrow in, 15 yard flag, 15 yard post, arrow in (crossing pattern)

Ingredients of Team Spirit: Mutual respect Communication Closeness Trust Acceptance Encouragement

A study done by Albion College, studying NHL teams discovered that there was a strong link between team unity and team accomplishments

Recommended a book named Influencer

What you must do to get them to do what they dont want to: 1. They must feel like they have the ability

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It has to be worth it to them Dont tell them what to do, but show them

Rich Rodriguez, Head Coach at University of Michigan Offense and Philosophy

Why be a No Huddle Offense ? Controls tempo not knowing when you will snap (snap is on a body movement) Eliminates most disguises like stemming by DL Gives time to coaches to change the play if needed Gives you more practice reps. (At WVU they did 12 plays in 5 minutes) Makes conditioning a factor earlier in games Puts your athletes out in space Systems are overrated. Getting your players to play fast (by mentally knowing) is the most important thing.

Why the Shotgun ? Gives the QB time to see the whole field Gives the QB good vision Gives offenses extra numbers in the run game

Various Advice: Advantage: Know when and where youre going Coaches teach to the lowest denominator Encourage them to ask questions in practice

A typical game plan includes: -Down and distance 4 minute plays 2 minute plats Tricks Best pass and runs Inside Run Options, Quick Pass game routes Middle pass routes Deep Pas routes

2 point plays Reverses Screens

Play Actions, Naked, Bootlegs

On the back of his call sheet he has an answer sheet, where he has an answer for every possible defensive move: Bear Odd front Slant and angles Cover 1 press Cover 4 Cover 8 Corner biting quick game Cov 2 Tampa 2 Cov 2 invert robber Run throws LBs Wave Cov 3 DE/LB exchange trying to mess up zone read Safety Run Support Uncovered slots Change in cadences Twists Cov 0 man Soft DL Penetrating Ends Wide, Tight DEs Cov 3 Hard

Offensive Philosophy: 1. 2. 3. Numbers = Leverage Angles- Point of attack Grass= go to the grass with audibles

Spring Practice Dates: March 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 25, 27, 28 April 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12 Call Football Office to Confirm Times and Dates: 734-763-4422 High School 7 on 7 tournament: June 20-21 @ Univ. of Michigan Practice Facility High School Individual Camp- June 15-18th 2008 High School Coaches Clinic Thursday April 3rd at 3:00pm Saturday April 5th