Coaching HS football

Football clock

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:09:00 +0000

There is always time for FOOTBALL!

Voice Thread

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:32:00 +0000

This is another tool that I looked at which could have some really cool applications for coaches. A group could review, evaluate and comment/coach up a play that was downloaded by the head coach to review or critique.

Spill technique

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:22:00 +0000

I published this post as a great example of the spill technique.

Scribd

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:08:00 +0000

This is a really cool tool that I am too scared to fully take advantage of. I posted the presentation that I gave last weekend at the WNY coaches clinic. If you go onto sites like Jetsweep.com you will see many coaches who have posted video of plays, great tool.

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:02:00 +0000

SILVER CREEK BLACK KNIGHT FOOTBALL

Images and copyright issues

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:34:00 +0000

It was pretty interesting to learn how to bring in images into my blog, at some point I may bring in some plays. Bringing in images that are not mine are another story. I will be very careful to choose what items I might bring in from the internet. Copyright issues are very tricky but if you take your time and do your homework you will be fine. It is an important skill to understand that will add something to your blog.

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:17:00 +0000

Long lost picture of me from my first coaching position. Edited this on Befunky.

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:10:00 +0000

Silver Creek Black Knight Coaching Staff

This was my attempt at adding a picture from my digital camera. Pretty easy to do.

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:52:00 +0000

WNY coaches clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:49:00 +0000

Just got back from the WNY coaches clinic. I was very nervous about presenting for the first time. There were alot of guys in the room that I look up to. It went great!

NYS coaches clinic

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Heading out today after school to attend the NYS coaching clinic. Scott Shafer DC from Syracuse is speaking first and is the guy that I really want to see. If you run a 4-3 defense you may want to buy some of his DVD's

What's really important to take care in the off season.

noreply@blogger.com (Coach Helmer) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:22:00 +0000

Coaches need to remember their job is two fold. They must improve the players that they have coming back. At the same time they must make an investment in their own professional development.

Players
1. Give them a little time off....just a little and then convince them its time to begin work on the next year.
2. Evaluate what each players strength and weakness is and how they could possibly help out the team next year. Communicate those realizations with them.
3. Physical training - plan and clearly impliment all phases of off season training.

Coaches
1. Evaluate what you did well as a coach and what you struggled with.
2. Identify clinics, speakers or videos that will help you improve on what you need.
3. Read a book about coaching philosopy and character, you won't read that book during the season.