djb1219

This is very interesting. A few things: I commend you on your emphasis for practice. Does your league have a policy on this? As with Schann, I've never disallowed a player from playing due to lack of practice, but it has not really been a problem before. If you have let the parents know the importance of attending practice, and this one simply elects to ignore that, then roll with whatever rules you have set, and stick with them. One thing to remember, though. Most times it is not the player's fault for missing. Thus I would caution viewing this player as a "slacker". Not saying you are viewing him as such, just that it could be this player wanted to be at the practices, but his mom had other priorities. I'd encourage you to get at the heart of the matter. Perhaps there is another player he can carpool with or something? It's not really a rule in the Y. But i specifically said in the letter i gave the parents that its alright if the kids are gonna miss practice but i would at least like a notice before hand. I.e a phone call or a email. She never once told me he wouldn't be at practice. Even when i called her she would never answer the phone. But he lucked out our game got canceled because of rain and is getting rescheduled for the end of the season. Also he showed up to practice on Friday and practiced great so he should be coming to the game on Monday, so everything is all gravy as of right now. Also, Friday was what i think was our best practice of the season. The whole team looked really good from offense was getting the plays perfectly. I was stunned when i saw my brother who is in 1st grade throw a 26 yard fade pass. The wide out ran to far on the route and Chase still threw it. Right over hes head into his arms i was amazed haha. Our D looked terrific also. Im pretty excited for Monday.

I stole it from friday night lights but the kids love it when i go. Clear Eyes full hearts and they yell cant lose. Also the thing i enjoyed they love the most that gets em real hyped up is when i get em in a circle and have them clapping lounder and louder and then they get lower and then i yell break down they jump to the ground and yell tigers.(our team name)

Had a really tough practice yesterday but i think we are ready for our game today. But i had one mom calling me yelling yesterday because i wont let her son play in the game tonight. I told the kid he cant play because, hes only been to 3 practices all year and we have had 13. I take roll every practice so i know how many times hes shown up and how many he hasnt but she wants to tell me that im wrong on how my roll has"Hes been there atleast every time but 3"She said. He showed up yesterday with 30 minutes left of practice. His mom expects me to let him play in the game? I told her he can play Monday night if he goes to practice Friday. But she was like thats fine and then she hung up.

Thanks a lot guys. I think i am going to wait until after our game on Thursday. If its the same referee and the same things go on the 1st thing im gonna do is contact the y. But i really notice that our ymca here is terribly organized unlike some of the ones ive heard about on here. Just they way they run stuff around here isnt really "professional" i think is a good word for it.

I have one assistant im pretty much the OC hes the DC both going by our specialties. I have a parent also helping my assistant on defense.

Hey guys, Just got back from our first game. We lost 20-7 i think its right for me to blame the ref on this one. The rule book clearly states-"quarterback sneaks are illegal from under center. If out of the shot gun it acceptable" Whats the 1st play there offense does qb sneak to and takes it to the house. Well they only did 1 play that wasn't a sneak. That play was just a hand off and my brother took his flag 5 yards back. After there 1st 3 drives our d shut em down so that's alright. But i really think our d was ready for a real game not qb sneak bull quit swearing Then it also states in the rule book-"you must wait 5 seconds before you can rush the quarterback OR until the qb takes 3 steps backwards." Every time i would set up a pass play Chas says hike. Boom the whole d line swarms him they even tackled him once still no call on that. Ok i let it slide then what really pissed me off is on there last scoring drive my kid tried to take the kids flag and the other kid on there team held both of Arron's hands so he couldn't grab it. Again no call. Oh well i know its not about winning for kids at this age but i at least would want a fair chance to win the game. At least i had fun we lost but it was still a blast for me. Next game on Thursday i think ill have my guys a little more prepared for what to do if this is out its set up. Also thought about bring the rulebook with me next game and talking to the ref about it.

We started practice last Monday. 1st/2nd graders 8v8 i was thinking a while ago that i wanted a pretty unique offensive formation after looking over it. I figured the flexbone offense would be pretty fun an really unpredictable. 3 down linemen 1 qb under center all the time 2 split backs and then 2 wide receivers outside. There is a ton of easy plays to make out of this formation i think and its pretty easy for the kids to learn. Defense is another story i cant figure out of to get a good formation on D without the easy chance to give up huge plays.

Thanks guy's! I think ill ask all the parents for there email today after practice. The 1st week of practice went pretty well, i think the kids that show up are really enjoying it and having fun. But today i think i might run 2 or 3 drills and then just hit plays hard. My only problem is getting them to listen an understand what i say. They will listen and then when i ask them to execute something the don't do it right, it gets pretty frustrating at times.

I try to get them to stop talking when im in the huddle but a select one or two dont want to listen. I set them out for about 5 plays if they dont listen but they go back to doing the same thing. Also had a great practice today! Kids are really learning how to play pretty well. My brother is a decent qb. Best we got at this point. But my mvp of practice today is Long Hair Nelson! He caught 17 passes in a row. All were from either my brother or the other qb Cody. Fun practice today though.

Thanks a lot Rob! We had a great 1st practice today. I think the kids had a lot of fun. But i couldn't really get them to focus on trying to learn the plays and stuff like that. There was also that one rowdy kid who didn't want to listen either haha. But im pretty excited for the next practice. Hopefully i can get them to want to learn the plays and stuff.

Thanks, One of my goal's is to be a college football coach and this year i got a injury that has me sidelined for the season so i cant play so i figured i could start now and coach my brothers flag team. Im pretty excited. Thank you for the advice i really appreciate it!

Well this is my 1st post. But i have been reading a lot on this board and i have learned quite a bit of information. But i dont think im quite ready for coaching yet and my 1st practice is scheduled for tomorrow. Also i am only 16 and im coaching 1st and 2nd grades 8v8 i think i have a 10 player roster. Tomorrow i have an hour and a half practice. I plan on just doing a few drills like sharks and minnows just to get they used to flag pulling and running and trying to play the game. But i would really appreciate any advice and any help please and thank you!!