Year In Review

Was what we did what we wanted to do? A plan without feedback is like a day without sunshine.

Brainstorming
Get the coaches together after the season, preferably within two weeks, and dissect the season
Maybe a couple of Saturday morning sessions

For each of the program major areas identify issues, problems, good things, strangeness, whatever the coaches can think of and put into words
Overall Practice Offense Defense Kicking Administration/School Relationships Money

Pull those ideas/items/things together into a usable format, check the wording, toss out, make some adds, and then try to consolidate the problems
Try to put them together in the GMAP, Football, Academic, and Community

Start the problem analysis process to determine what can be done (specifics) to make the team better Also look at what was good and try to determine ways to enhance whatever it was that produced the good results

Overall
Too much stuff - Loyalty program, offense, defense Lack of discipline Belief (lack of) No excuses Coach up the players - 3 good for every bad comment Coach up coaches at all levels Coaches on same page for discipline and rules One person talks - cant have 2 coaches talking to the same player at the same time Too much standing around by non-involved players Dont carry work/school/admin problems on the practice field Failure seems acceptable Enthusiasm

Practice
Organization
Boring, need to make it crisp 1st unit should get 90% of the reps Cross-train the positions Practice equipment (balls, gray box, wrist guard) Bad - worst ever seen #1 problem Instead of benching during game make them run Detentions are served on Saturdays (best is to avoid detentions all together)

Attendance

Effectiveness
Ineffective due to poor attendance Practice does not make perfect, pefect practice makes perfect

Other
Make players before we treat them like players
Match them physically & ability Dont make 1st day players running bags for the defense

Offense
Address how to counter defensive attacks vs. OL Pad level Tight end Limit blocking techniques Understand the chess match Game time adjustments Freshmen coaches do boards More TD drives needed

Defense
Tackling, blown assignments Soft up the middle Discipline Delegate Need to adjust on fly (pertains to wrist coaches) Pad level Keep simple Gameday communication Coordinator on field

Kicking
Find a leg! 5-yard punts just wont work Kick return - find a returner, dont try to make one

Administration/School
No help SHAPE - get closer, more help
Send trainers to locker area to tape instead of players going to SHAPE room

Got scolded too much Seems eveybody is against us Find fun events Open dialog with teachers to identify troubled students ASAP Pep band, noon rallys in courtyard Band at the games Overall game administration
Make it an event, not just something to get through Anthem, half-time events, drawings, band

Support football staff Football field watering schedule - comes on at the end of practice, should be later Players returning, player recruiting

Relationships
The key to success is managing the relationships that form the football program. The primary entities that we deal with are:
The Institution (school, principal, AD, facilities, students (not players)) Players Coaches Scheme concepts and playbooks for the offense, defense, and kicking

The relationships to describe:

Institution || Coaches Institution || Players Institution || Scheme Coaches || Players Coaches || Scheme Players || Scheme

Money
No money No help Need sugar daddy

Coaches Performance Review

As a closure to the 2012 football season I would like to spend some time reviewing your coaching experience of the past football season. I would like to discuss the following items: What was your most satisfying accomplishment last season?

What was your biggest disappointment?

What did you learn and what will you do differently?

What can I do to help you do your job better?

In what areas would you like to grow next year?

How can I help you grow on your job?

This is an honest attempt to make your coaching better in the upcoming season. I expect candor and honesty you know you will get the same from me

Statistics are the triumph of the quantitative method, and the quantitative method is the victory of sterility and death.

BY THE NUMBERS

2012 Injuries
Name Injury Notes

2012 Strange Things (2009)

Name Michael A Strangeness Exit and return and exit Notes

Nick M
Andres Austin Alan Eric H/Alan A Pasta Nights

Back and cant play OL

Exit and return Quit Quit Suspension and playing, Alan exit Jr. held 3 of 10 Sticking with Platoon too long Sticking with option-as-base too long Defensive confusion and communications Attendance at practice Sr. leadership Eric was suspended first half vs. Kennedy for attendance. Ron put him in and players quit.

Stevin G

Suspension Grade issues constantly changing information

Sean Burke

Freshmen team Lack of consistency on everything Have system to replace tired players Open communications with players, honest, open dialog

Francis G

issues his 2nd week

Year In Review GMAP

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

Loyalty Program
Player leadership council Establish the player leadership council to form the base for developing the players into leaders. Player input on 20xx program goals. Present the program goals to the players and actively seek their input.

Year In Review Community

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

>400 Hours Service

Teacher(s) of the Week Games are Events. Pre-season involvement. Community wide pep rallies. For big games, and homecoming only. Stag Night. Adopt a Player. Build media relations. Contact the local media and establish cordial relations. Invite them to the fall scrimmage(s). Provide them with team materials like rosters and highlight videos. Support other teams. Get all the players to attend the games of other teams. Implement a cohesive communications program by the first game of the first season.

Year In Review Academic

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

Program GPA > 3.0

Have the highest team GPA at <School> within 3 seasons. Ensure that all players each season achieve academic eligibility for NCAA recruiting as determined by the NCAA Clearinghouse Apply for the Academic Team award(?) in the SJS after each season. During the season there will be zero missed practices, games, seasons due to academic issues (100% eligibility)

Year In Review Football, General

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

Implement video recording at all levels. Frosh is sideline only, JV and varsity are sideline and end zone
Implement live game tagging (Hudl) for all games at all levels, including varsity scout games (to be merged with Hudl exchanges or scout video) Evaluate and modernize video equipment including cameras, projection equipment, computers, networking, anything that has to do with the collection, uploading, and viewing of the video Implement official acquisition of opponent scout video by either sending scouts or through Hudl video exchange Work with the players (leadership council?) to develop realistic performance measures for the games and season. These can be re-evaluated prior to the start of the season. Put the goals for each game up on a board in the team room so that the performance against the goals is visible to everyone Implement helmet decals for academic, community, and football performance Establish the year-end banquet as a formal event (guest speaker, players and staff in ties) where the team is recognized and awards are presented. Enhance the weight room by analyzing current and projected needs and acquiring the equipment needed (or divesting excess equipment) Acquire an end-zone camera system to tape the games and practices from behind the line of scrimmage. This view is essential for improving player coaching. Review expected operations and determine if there is any additional equipment that would benefit the coaches, staff or players. This would include player uniforms, equipment, padding, helmets, computer technology, projection systems, seating, etc.

Year In Review Football, General

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

Ensure that all coaches have met all of the <School>, <District>, <League>, <Section>, and <State> requirements for identification, certifications, and training
Provide opportunities for staff members to take advantage of educational clinics, classes and materials (books, internet boards, DVDs, etc.). Make it clear that coaches are expected to constantly improve their education and skills. Develop the skills of the staff by assigning challenging assignments and positions

Foster a program environment that is dedicated to attracting and supporting excellent coaches, players, and support staff Bring the football program to the forefront of the <School> activities, to make the football games the big event each week

Develop a football program that is continually highly competitive at all levels

Provide exemplary coaching focused on player success and retention Provide leading edge technologies, equipment, and facilities to support player success

Varsity: 0 0 JV: 0 - 0 Freshmen: 0 0 Program: 0 - 0

Year In Review Football

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

Offense
Total Yards > 3,500 Total Points > 300 Plays >650 #7 Open Passing Sacks < 15 Interceptions < 12

Completion % > 60%

Rushing #8 Open #9 Open #10 Open

Defense Total Yards < 2,800

Total Points < 270

Sacks > 18 Interceptions > 15 Completion % < 60% #6 Open #7 Open #8 Open #9 Open

#10 Open

Year In Review Football, Kicking

What We Wanted To Do What We Did Options for Next Year

Kickoff

Kick Return

PAT/FG

PAT/FG Defense

Punt

Punt Return

A plan without feedback is like a day without sunshine.

CONTINUALLY NONCOMPETITIVE?

Why Continually Non-Competitive?

Since 2001
36 wins, .356 win percentage Playoffs once, in 2007, with 5-5 record Given up 906 more points than scored

In 2012
Scored 166 points 99 came in two games, one was a loss 67 points over the other 8 games is just over 8 PPG 3 shutouts

Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Grand Total Average

Games 10 10 10 10 10 10 11 10 10 10 10 10 121

Scored 237 177 175 146 193 244 340 160 141 201 315 166 2,495 207.9

Gave Up 222 266 280 357 292 274 233 276 274 319 262 351 3,406 283.8

Points per game Offense Defense 23.7 22.2 17.7 26.6 17.5 28.0 14.6 35.7 19.3 29.2 24.4 27.4 30.9 21.2 16.0 27.6 14.1 27.4 20.1 31.9 31.5 26.2 16.6 35.1 20.6 28.1

Margin 1.5 (8.9) (10.5) (21.1) (9.9) (3.0) 9.7 (11.6) (13.3) (11.8) 5.3 (18.5) (7.5)

Non-Competitive: Players
Leadership Numbers Demographics Speed Size Strength Agility Quickness Morale Eligibility

Coaches
Leadership Numbers Expertise Experience Style Scouting, game preparation Game adjustments Education (coaching)

Environment
Administration Students Staff and Teachers Feeder program (AMA) Community
Boosters Sponsors

Culture (of losing) Family support Facilities Support structure

Video Medical/Trainers

How to Improve Won-Loss Record

Strategies and Tactics Strength Weakness Notes

Quality Athletes
Must identify them Must find them Need some blue chippers Players with extraordinary determination Quality Coaches Hiring quality coaches Working long and hard hours Great teachers Sufficient Quantity of Athletes Two-man depth for each position Create new sub-varsity teams Sufficient Quantity of Coaches Specialized coaches Good ratio of coaches to players Team Durability Speed, agility, and quickness training Year-long strength training Nutrition program Off-season programs Off-season camps Team adaptability Built around players strengths Cross-training Practice against competitors strengths Team Dependability Strong discipline Mutual respect between players and coaches

How to Improve Won-Loss Record

Strategies and Tactics Team Balance Offense Defense Special Teams Team Quickness Strength Training Running Drills Agility Drills Team Uniqueness What are we known for? Why do we want to be known for this? Team Innovation Are we creative? How can we do it better? Team Variety Do we have multiple schemes? Do we have a plan if things go wrong? Team Safety Strength Weakness Notes

Safe equipment
Team doctor Trainer Scheduling Sufficient home games Some easy games

How to Improve Won-Loss Record

Strategies and Tactics Well-Organized Team Coaches handbooks Players handbooks Specific Responsibilities Experienced coaches Delegated authority Good scouting Review of game video Clean Practice Environment Clean practice area Clean locker rooms First-class facilities Top-Notch Equipment High quality Adequate new equipment First-Class Accommodations First-Class Lodging and Travel First-Class Meals Strength Weakness Notes

Don't find fault Find a remedy

PROBLEM ANALYSIS

Suggested Problem Solving Procedure

Resolution Process
When encountering problems with some aspect of the football program, most coaches use an informal method based on intuition and experience to solve the problem. However, by following a formal problem solving procedure, the analysis of a complex problem can be broken down into simple steps.

The process of solving design issues can typically be broken down in to six steps:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Problem Determination Initial Problem Analysis Determine Probable Cause of Failure Perform Further Analysis to Isolate Problem Area Perform Detailed Analysis to Isolate Problem Cause Resolve and Verify Problem Solution

These steps progress from a general analysis of the overall team performance, to a detailed analysis meant to isolate the exact reason for the error. By following this systematic procedure the coach is more likely to arrive at the source of the problem in less time, and with less wasted effort.

Resolution Process
1. Problem Determination
In the problem determination step, the team performance is analyzed against the goals and objectives, and any achievements and problems are reported to the coach. In this phase, the coach analyzes the summary information provided to determine if any goals have not been met. By noting all the achievements and failures, a plan to analyze the problems can be formed.

2. Problem Analysis
In the problem analysis step a specific aspect is analyzed. The purpose of this step is to gather as much high-level information about the failure to meet the goal as possible. For example, the offensive goals analysis would include information such as the number of plays run, average yards per carry/pass, turnovers, and points scored. This information is used to determine the severity and scope of the problem, and is then used to determine the probable cause of the problem.

3. Determine Probable Cause

This purpose of this step is to ensure that all quick solutions have been explored before progressing into further problem analysis, and to prepare for further analysis that should be performed. Once all the information regarding the failure is gathered, and all quick solutions explored, a recommendation for further analysis can be made.

Resolution Process
4. Perform Further Analysis and Isolate the Problem
In the further analysis step, the scope of the problem and the overall reason for the failure will be isolated. The scope of the problem can be determined by summary information, and by the detailed analysis of the play data. In addition, related issues can be analyzed to determine if the problem is isolated to a specific portion of the team, or is part of a larger problem. The goal during this step is to determine the overall reason for the failure so that a detailed analysis can be performed on the specific failure.

5. Perform Detailed Analysis

The detailed analysis step is the final step in the problem determination process. In this step, the specific reason for the failure is determined, and recommendations on potential solutions are provided. This step typically includes performing a detailed analysis to locate problems in each area. Once the exact reason for failure is identified, recommendations for problem resolution can be determined.

6. Resolve and Verify the Solution

After the problem is isolated, the resolution strategy should be attempted, and the performance of the team re-verified. While some resolution strategies will directly solve the problem, some problems will require more than one analysis and solution iteration to complexly resolve the issue. By continuing to follow the systematic trouble resolution procedure, those iterations can be minimized, and the performance issues brought to closure with less effort and time.

Feedback Loop

Develop The Initial Plan

Execute To The Plan

1. 2. 3.

Identify the Problem Problem Analysis Revise The Plan

Results Are OK, Repeat

Good

Bad

Results Arent What Was Wanted/Expected We Have a problem

Review The Results

5 Whys
1. 2. 3. 4. Write the problem statement in the center circle Ask Why is this happening? and write the answers in the next circle layer For each answer ask Why is this happening? and write the answers in the next circle layer Continue until all 5 layers of the circle are completed, the Five Whys

Thus spake the master Coach:

It is time for you to leave.

PARKING LOT

Tony DeMeos Universal Truths

Regardless of the offensive scheme you run there are certain "Universal Truths" that if followed will produce points. 1. 2. 3. Put Speed in Space - the more you do the more points you'll score. Make Cover Guys Tackle & Tackle Guys Cover - create mismatches. Balance is Essential - option, power, & counter - dropback, sprint, & play action. Better to Run a Lousy Play Great then a Great Play Lousy. Get a Head Start - use the threat of a counter to keep the defense still while the offense is moving. Stretch & Pierce - a ball carrier going north & south while linebackers are going east & west will always gain yards.

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Attack Complexity With Simplicity & Simplicity With Complexity.

You Are Only Limited by Your Ability to Teach & Organize. Details Are The Difference - minimize techniques & maximize their use. The fewer the techniques, the more practice time you have to master them.

10. Attack a Powerful Defense with Finesse & a Finesse Defense with Power.

Tony DeMeos Universal Truths

11. 12. Attack a Speedy Defense with counters & a Slow Defense with Speed. Prepare for the Blitz or It Will Give You Fits. Have multiple answers built into your system. Don't rely on just "hot" reads or "max" protection. Always protect your protection. Maximize by Surprise & Disguise - a play that is part of a sequence or a package is far more effective than one that stands alone. Repetition is the Greatest Teacher If the Reps Are Done with Awareness. Repetition is the Greatest Teacher If the Reps Are Done With Awareness. Repetition is the greatest Teacher .If the Reps Are Done with Awareness. Too Many Answers to a Problem = No Answer & One Problem - one great answer is better than ten mediocre ones. Do what you do. The Only Tendency That Is Valid is Your Tendency to Score. Your Scheme Must Magnify the Talent of Your Offense. A good scheme is flexible to adapt to the strength of your personnel, your opponent, the score, field zones, weather without panic. Create a broad based menu from which to choose your weapon as long as your basic principles remain consistent. The Most Important Ability Is Dependability. Never depend on an undependable. Never Fight Today's Battles with Yesterday's Weapons. Talent Is Only Talent If It Fits Your System.

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Tony DeMeos Universal Truths

21. A great play caller is more concerned with being effective than being clever. "He who controls the pace wins the race" Jim Valvano. Control the tempo of the game to give your team the best chance to win. Know when to milk the clock & when to go into a hurry-up mode. Use the entire field - make the defense defend the entire waterfront. Throw deep & get the ball on the perimeter. When in doubt go back to fundamentals - there are no "magic bullets" The plays that work best are the plays that are taught the best. Points after a turnover are a more important stat than just turnovers. You must capitalize on turnovers and red zone opportunities.

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Time of possession is only important to an exorcist. It's an ESPN stat.

Limit the plays maximize the ways. Lining up in a new formation doesn't require much execution but a new play calls for a lot of work. Use it or lose it. If you practice it use it. You'll only get good at something if you use it in a game. The exception is a specific answer or contingency play. Stick to your knitting - this is something Ralph Isernia, our OC reminds me of if start to stray away from the Gun Triple. The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. The object is to win - total offense , rush yards, pass yards nothing is as important as the"W".

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Loyalty Program August 2013 Goals

Primary Secondary Measure Goal

Academic

Grades

Report Card - 1st Semester (Jan)

Report Card - 2nd Semester (Jun)

30
30 5 5 5 5 5

Progress Report

All Week Ending: 09/11/20 All Week Ending: 10/02/19 All Week Ending: 10/03/19 All Week Ending: 10/04/23 All Week Ending: 10/05/21

Community

Irvington

Play Spring Sport

Play Winter Sport

10
10 10 37 20 30 Grand Total 202

Service Football Attendance

Service Hours Off-Season I Workouts (Jan-Apr) Off-Season II Workouts (Apr-Jun) Pre-Season Practices (Jun-Sep)

Based on the preliminary tasking each player will need to earn 202 points by the start of practice on August 16, 2013 The calendar for this starts 11/14/09 Those that are short points will have to run timed posts prior to participating in the organized scrimmages or games Those that have met/exceeded the point total will be rewarded with a t-shirt at camp, a certificate at the year-end awards banquet, and authorization to put the Loyalty Program on their letter jackets

Other Ways To Earn Loyalty Points

Primary Secondary Measure Goal

Academic

Grades

100% on Homework for Week

100% on Test

10
10 15 10 -5 -50 5

Community

Irvington

ASB Officer ASB Participant Detention Suspension Team Parent Meeting

Service

Community Service Project

Boy Scout Boy Scout Eagle

5
10 30

The items above are additional ways to earn points between now and August 16 Test and homework scores must be verified by an instructor and noted on the back of a progress report Note that it is possible to lose points as well for detentions and suspensions

Strange Things
Michael A Exit and return and exit Nick M Back and cant play OL Andres Exit and return Austin quit Allen quit Eric H/Alan A Suspension and playing, Alan exit Pasta Nights Jr. held 3 of 10 Sticking with Platoon too long Sticking with option-as-base too long Defensive confusion and communications Attendance at practice Sr. leadership Stevin G Suspension Grade issues constantly changing information Sean Burke - Freshmen team Lack of consistency on everything Have system to replace tired players Open communications with players, honest, open dialog Francis G - issues his 2nd week Robert W quit

Injuries
Scott B Concussion Yesh B Concussion Amit P Concussion Peter Y Shoulder, out for season Richard L Knee, out for season Stevin G Ankle, hip, hamstring Anthony D Shoulder Nick M Back Anoop K Thumb Jeremy S - Headaches Robert W - ankle Richie P - Knee Anthony D - Shoulder Dan T - Knee Eric H - Hip Felix M - Hand

Season Goals Offense

No more than 1.5 sacks per game No more than 1.5 interceptions per game Make 1st down each possession Score 27 points per game Attain 60% completion rate per game Outscore opponent in 1st quarter Run no fewer than 75 plays per game Gain no fewer than 370 yards of total offense per game Score inside the 30-yard line 90% of the time. Score inside the 10-yard line 100% of the time Average no less than 15 yards gained per reception Finish first in total offense and pass offense Season goal: 90 points in the 1st quarter, 90 points in the 2nd quarter, 70 points in the 3rd quarter, and 50 points in the 4th quarter

(These are sample/example goals)

Feedback Loop

Develop The Plan

Execute To The Plan

Revise The Plan Results Are OK, Repeat Results Arent What Was Wanted/Expected We Have a problem

Review The Results

Why Continually Non-Competitive?

36 wins since 2001, .356 win percentage Averaged Players

Coaches
Environment

Year Games Scored 2001 10 237 2002 10 177 2003 10 175 2004 10 146 2005 10 193 2006 10 244 2007 11 340 2008 10 160 2009 10 141 2010 10 201 2011 10 315 2012 10 166 Grand Total 121 2,495 Average 207.9

Gave Up 222 266 280 357 292 274 233 276 274 319 262 351 3,406 283.8

Points per game Offense Defense Margin 23.7 22.2 1.5 17.7 26.6 (8.9) 17.5 28.0 (10.5) 14.6 35.7 (21.1) 19.3 29.2 (9.9) 24.4 27.4 (3.0) 30.9 21.2 9.7 16.0 27.6 (11.6) 14.1 27.4 (13.3) 20.1 31.9 (11.8) 31.5 26.2 5.3 16.6 35.1 (18.5) 20.6 28.1 (7.5)