MACLAY SCHOOL

FOOTBALL COACHES MANUAL

2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

p.3) General Coaching Philosophy

p.4) General Rules

p.6) General Staff Assignments

p.7) Specific Staff Assignments

p.9) Coaching Relationships

p.11) Philosophy of Practice

p.12) Football Organization

p.13) Practice Schedules

p.19) Criteria for Winning

The General Coaching Philosophy Of JEFFREY C. SCHAUM

My philosophy of athletics is one of hard work, dedication, and commitment to a cause. It is important to instill in every young athlete the desire to excel and to play to the best of their given ability. I believe that coaches should help young people set goals and point them in the direction they should go in order to achieve those goals. The mind and body must be developed to the best of its ability. This requires discipline and hard work. I believe that the coaching staff and program should be very well organized so that there is very little wasted time. I also feel that it is important that the coaches show a genuine interest in each athlete. Each individual athlete should leave every workout with a positive attitude. Most importantly, I believe in coaching by teaching. To be an effective coach, one must be an effective teacher. Coaching is not how much you know, but how much you can get your athletes to do.

MACLAY SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

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OVERALL PHILOSOPHY: a. Academics come first. b. In football, the team (family) comes before the individual. c. Be a positive example on campus. Have respect for yourself! d. Spread the good word about the program.

II. ACADEMICS: a. You are attending high school, going to class is required. b. Sit in the first Three (3) rows in every class. c. No head coverings of any kind in any building. d. Class Absences: 1. You are allowed only two (2) excused absences per class. 2. For every absence over two, you will be automatically placed in study hall and have ten (10) horse-shoes. III. DISCIPLINE: a. MUST attend EVERY team practice. b. Unexcused Absences: 1. First miss - ineligible for one game, and/or make-up work. 2. Second miss - dismissal from squad. c. Campus Violations: Penalties same as Unexcused Absences* 1. Parking Lots/Cafeteria.* 2. Classroom/Faculty and Staff.* 3. Females. * d. Tardy for practice - minimum of one (1) Ladder, or ten (10) Horse-shoes. e. Football Equipment: 1. LOST equipment must be paid for. 2. Equipment left on field or out of locker - minimum of one (1) 'Ladder,' etc. f. Substance Abuse/Use: smoking, drinking, drugs. 1. First Offense - miss next game and/or extra running. 2. Second Offense - dismissal from squad.

Rules (continued) IV. PRACTICE FIELD: a. Be on time. There is no excuse for being late unless you have discussed it with the head coach PRIOR to the workout. b. Make progress everyday. c. When you are in the lineup, work as hard as you can. d. Act like you are having fun. e. If your helmet is not on your head, it will be in your hand. Never leave your helmet on the ground. f. Be courteous to your coaches and managers/trainers. g. We will not use abusive language on or off the field. V. WEIGHT ROOM: a. Use it to make yourself better. b. Help each other. c. Always rack the weights, never leave a bar loaded. d. Always wear athletic shoes and a shirt. VI. FOOTBALL NOTEBOOKS: MACLAY Football Program. Use them and protect them with courtesy. VII.THE GAME FIELD: a. Be ready physically and mentally. b. Be involved at all times. You will be either on the field or on the sideline yelling encouragement. c. Know the rules. d. We will NOT get any major penalties for misconduct. e. Hustle on and off the field - "Act like winners". f. No mental mistakes. g. Everybody wears the same uniform, the MACLAY uniform. h. Do not get involved with the spectators or friends - you are in the game. I. Be alert on the sideline. When it is your turn, be ready. j. Wear your helmet at all times, unless you are on the bench. k. Be courteous to the Officials. Let the captains and coaches do the talking. I. Encourage each other and be positive.

GENERAL FOOTBALL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS

All assistant coaches have the authority to carry out the duties assigned to them. The head coach is ultimately responsible for everything that happens in the program. Each assistant coach must keep the head coach aware of all situations that arise involving any aspect of the program. It is my managerial style to never ask you to do more than I am willing to do. If you can keep up with the pace I am going to set, we will be successful. If you are willing to do more, be creative, never care who gets credit and always be positive, we will be Champions. Coaching football is hard work. It is not always fun or glamorous. The actual coaching duties are the easiest part of our job. It is the Peripheral Duties that require patience and hard work off the field. Each job assigned has a reason that it was assigned, and must be performed effectively. There is nothing I that I will ask you or assign you to do, that I have not done myself. There is a chain of command in every effectively managed organization. Each assistant answers to the head coach, who in turn answers to the Principal, and Superintendent. We will follow that chain of command and be loyal to the people we work for. General assignments such as being in your office at designated times and making sure the weight room is properly supervised are the responsibilities of all coaches. Coaches do have an input in all disciplinary matters, should keep the head coach updated on all depth chart situations or changes, and should keep their office areas organized and clean. All coaches are to help check the academic progress of players and help any player who needs help or tutoring. All coaches will help and complete paperwork in a timely manner. Be PROFESSIONAL in ALL your assigned duties (know what those assigned duties are). Being professional also includes proper attire for classroom, practice and games.

SPECIFIC FOOTBALL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS

VARSITY PROGRAM: I. JEFF SCHAUM Assignments: HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Punt Team

II. DUKE HARRISON Assignments: VARSITY DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Linebackers Punt Block/Return III. FRANK PORTER Assignments: OFFENSIVE PASSING GAME COORDINATOR Running backs and Safeties Kick-off Return and PAT Team IV. ROBERT WILSON Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH Wide receivers and Cornerbacks Kick-off Team V. PHILLIP DUKE Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH Offensive and Defensive lines VI. ROB SHORETTE Assignments: MS & US ASSISTANT COACH Quarterbacks and Holders VII. JIM HILYER Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH Special Teams

MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM: VIII. BRIAN HERMELING Assignments: HEAD MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH Wide receivers and Cornerbacks Kick-off Team and PAT

IX. WILLIE BROWN Assignments: MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT Offensive and Defensive lines X. DEAN GARGUILO Assignments: MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT Running backs and Linebackers Punt Block/Return XI. SCOTT BREWER Assignments: MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT Quarterbacks and Safeties Kick-off Return Team

General Duties 1. Total Organization. 2. Game Plan Coordinator. 3. Practice Plan (overall). 4. Defensive/Offensive Game Plans. 5. Notebook Coordinators. 6. Scholastic Checks. 7. Faculty Relations. 8. Public Relations. 9. Administration. 10. Equipment (inventory and budget). 11. Team Travel. Specific Duties 1. Morale Coordinator. 2. Position Meetings (game plan and strategy). 3. Personnel Evaluation (Recruiting): staff and players. 4. News Letters (boosters, etc.). 5. Football Clinics (assignments). 6. Discipline (overall). 7. Player Counseling. 8. Parents. 9. Boosters. 10. Alumni. 11. Staff Meetings. 12. Squad Meetings. 13. Press, Radio, and Television. 14. Request college films for off-season study.

COACHING RELATIONSHIPS
A. STAFF 1. The head coach should help each assistant coach achieve his personal goals. This does not mean he will always please the assistant coach. 2. The assistant coach is expected to blend all efforts to make the program and the squad more successful. 3. Be prompt for all coaches (and team) meetings. This indicates a professional attitude and consideration for others involved. 4. All coaches should know our total offense and defense. It is each coach's responsibility to know the techniques being used by the other members of the staff. Changes are to be made from joint decisions with the head coach. 5. Disputes between coaches should never occur in front of the squad. Disagreements are to be voiced during coaches meetings - we must all be together to accomplish our common goal -a Championship Team. 6. Be loyal and complementary of fellow coaches. 7. A strong, winning attitude is a must. There is a difference between a great competitor as a player and a great competitor as a coach. For a coach, it shows up in these areas. a. Thorough preparation for all practices. b. Preparation of charts or teaching aids for his position. c. Constant probing of one's thinking to assure he is covering all phases of the game for those players over whom he has direct teaching responsibility. d. Willingness to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the game. e. Attitude on the field which indicates real enjoyment of coaching. Patience, demanding persistence is the key. B. PLAYERS 1. A coach may request a player be dismissed from the squad. A staff conference will be held and a final decision reached. 2. Quitting - A player must talk to the head coach first (24 hour rule). 3. Praise is more important than criticism, but if a player needs to be pushed, don't hesitate or wait for the head coach to do it. All coaches must share the small things in the realm of discipline. 4. Don't knock the squad, they are all we have! 5. The push, the drive and enthusiasm of a team comes from the coaches. A player reflects the coaches' attitudes and goals. 6. Players must respect you! This can only be done if they have feeling for you.

Relationships (continued)

C. FACULTY 1. Develop good relationships with the faculty and administration. We need their support. Try to "win over" anyone who might be against our program (maybe by asking advice, etc.). 2. Once in a while you may encounter a person in another department who will attempt to hurt the program with their comments, do not succumb to their attitude. Always have favorable comments about and for them. D. COMMUNITY 1. Remember, that many people are acquainted with you in the community; therefore, gear your actions accordingly. 2. Constantly strive to gain good community support. We cannot maintain a successful program without it. E. PARENTS 1. Do not comment on the ability of a player in front of a parent and avoid comparisons. 2. If a parent or any adult has a complaint, the best approach is to talk to him/her face-toface rather than on the phone. Do not make the person an enemy, but try to turn them into a friend of the program. 3. Do not hesitate to refer parents to the Head Coach, but first inform him of the situation. 4. Parents will receive a Football Program Manual, which will explain the rules and procedures for the football program and football itself in general.

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COACHING STAFF PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE

Be properly dressed out and on time for all practices.

2. Don't relax during cal, kicking game, gassers, etc. It is all-important or we would not be doing it. 3. Time is the only thing all schools have in common We must get more done (repetitions) in the time we have. Have drills (equipment, personnel) set up beforehand. 4. Give attention to every man on the team. Do not allow anyone to go unnoticed. 5. Do not allow things to lay around in the dressing room. Everything has a proper place. Create pride in everything we do. 6. Do not run off right after practice. Be available to help with equipment, injuries, etc. 7. 8. 9. Do not accept anything less than perfection. Do not overlook a thing. HUSTLE! - Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm! Strive to make your group the best on the field. This should be your personal goal - don't compete one unit against another. 10. Strive to improve your group and each individual in at least 1 phase or focus area each day. 11. Keep your poise and confidence on the field and all other places. This will transmit to your players.

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MCALAY SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAM ORGANIZATION 2007

The following is the year round practice organization procedure for every day of the week devoted to football for my staff and me. The purpose of this day-to-day organization philosophy is to acquaint my staff as well as myself with a well-developed plan; a plan for SUCCESS. We will all be better prepared to work in a systematic method. In doing so, very little time will be wasted as we accomplish our stated goals.

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PRACTICE SCHEDULES
A. Football Season SATURDAY - Coaches Schedule Early morning I. Meet with coaches and go over opponents previous game film. A. Strengths B. Weaknesses C. Grade Film D. Critique Position Play II. Staff: view film of opponents for computer breakdowns III. Staff: chart film, go over the opponent with the staff IV. Staff: make out scouting report V. Staff: enter 2 or 3 games of upcoming opponent into computer program VI. Staff: start working on passing game, start working on team stunts, work on their over-all defense VII. VIII. IX. XI. XII. Go over personnel for the week Present scout report to staff Staff: posts 2 or 3 game tendencies, spend time studying the tendencies Break Set Defense

XIII. Set offense XIV. Make out Mondays workout schedule

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16 MARAUDER IN-SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE

SATURDAY (A SCHEDULE) 11am 12:30 3:30 4:30 6pm 7:30 BRUNCH TRAINING ROOM (OPEN12:30-2:30) SPECIAL TEAMS MEETINGS DINNER OFFENSE/DEFENSE FILM VARSITY WEIGHTS

SATURDAY (B SCHEDULE) 10am JUNIOR VARSITY WEIGHTS VARSITY SEGMENT MEETINGS 11:30 VARSITY FILM INTRODUCTION 1:00 FLEX AND FORM RUN (VARSITY AND JV) 1:15 SPECIAL TEAMS (VARSITY AND JV)

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In-Season Practice Schedule Fall 2007

MONDAY Full Pads (4-6 pm) US Scouting Report and Film @3:30 MS Weightroom 3:15-3:45

LUNCH Varsity Football Players read to Elementary Students during lunch.

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Specialist: QB, WR, deep snappers, and kickers, All others offensive fundamentals by position Stretch & Agilities (5) Run Offense (1st and 2nd Team) vs. Opponent Defense (30) - 30 plays - live, stay on feet Special Teams - Extra Point Field Goal/ and Block (10) Break (5) Group Defense vs. Opponent Offense (30) A) Forcing Unit - fundamentals, schemes vs. opponent B) Secondary - pass skeleton vs. opponents pass Special Teams - Punt Team (10) Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (30) - 30 plays - live, stay on feet Finish Full Pads (4:00-6:00pm) US Weightlifting Lowerbody @ 3:30pm MS Studyhall 3:15-3:45pm Specialist: QB, WR, deep snappers, and kickers, All others offensive fundamentals by position Stretch & Agilities (5) Offensive Fundamentals (10) Pass Offense vs. Opponents Defense (7 on 7) 30 mins.

4:00 4:05

II. III.

4:35 4:45 4:50

IV. V. VI.

5:20 5:30

VII. VIII.

6:00

IX.

TUESDAY

I.

4:00 4:05 4:15

II. III. IV.

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- minimum 30 plays, OL & DL Pass Rush/Pro 4:45 4:55 5:00 V. VI. VII. Special Teams - Kick-Off Team (10) Break (5) Group Defense vs. Opponent Offense (20) A) Forcing Unit - fundamentals, schemes vs. opponent B) Secondary - pass skeleton vs. opponents pass Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (30) Special Teams - Punt Return (10) Finish TEAM DAY Full Pads (3:30-5:30pm) Athletic Period 1:45-2:30pm Weight room - Upperbody MS Studyhall 2:30-3:30

5:20 5:50 6:00

VIII. IX.. X.

WEDNESDAY

I. 4:00 4:05 4:15 II. III. IV.

Specialists Stretch & Agilities (5) Special Teams - Kick-off Return (10) Run Offense (1st and 2nd Team) vs. Opponent Defense (30) - 30 plays - live, stay on feet Break (5) Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (30) Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (30)

4:45 4:50 5:20 5:50 6:00

V. VI. VII.

VIII.. Special Teams - Punt Block/Return (10) IX. Finish

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THURSDAY Half-pads (shorts, shoulder pads, & helmets) US Special Teams Scouting Report and Film @3:30 MS Film 3:15pm 4:00 4:10 4:20 4:30 4:50 5:00 I. II. III. IV. V. III. Stretch & Agilities (10) Individual (10) Group (10) Team Offense (10, then Team Defense (10) PRE-GAME Routine (10) Substitution Checks for all units: offense, defense, and special teams (20) *KICK THE FIELD SCRIPT! Two-Minute Drill (20)

5:20

IV.

5:30 5:45 6:00

V. V. VI.

Polish Game shoes and Helmet Helmet Awards Ceremony: followed by additional film study Check equipment and pack bags/lockers

POST PRACTICE: TEAM UNITY DINNER AND MOVIE AT FIELDHOUSE MS 4 pm PREGAME WALK THROUGH GROUP TEAM SPECIAL TEAMS

FRIDAY 3:30pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 6:45pm 7:30pm

Game Day Offense/Defense Review Film Pre-Game Meal and Movie Tape/Dress Warm-up Have Fun

SATURDAY LACTIC Acid workout, followed by Friday Nights game tape

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Off Season November through February Weight/Conditioning Program* DURING ATHLETIC PERIOD. *strongly encourage participation in other sports, particularly Track and Power lifting! January Boot Camp prior to Spring Semester Weights and Conditioning Program. March Leadership Seminar and Football Indoctrination Begins April and May - Spring Football, 19 practices and Spring Jamboree June and July 7 on 7 Tournaments, Football Camps, Summer Weights and Conditioning Program

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CRITERIA FOR WINNING FOOTBALL 1. EFFORT A. Physical conditioning - Running, Weight Training, Proper Nutrition and Rest. This is a year round - not a seasonal aspect - priority. B. Mental Discipline - Do the unpleasant things. Give attention to the small details. Do Everything right. 2. AGGRESSIVENESS - Mental frame of mind. Positive approach is essential. 3. EXECUTION A. Concentration - More a matter of focus and commitment than intelligence or ability. B. Pride - By-product of tradition, team image and high personal goals. 4. POISE A. Belief in self- Each player on the team is important. Every link in the chain must be solid and strong. B. Belief in teammates and coaches - Trust and mutual respect must be earned by all. C. Belief in system - Proven over the years. Continually tested and modified in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness.

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OFFENSE Our offensive system will be a combination of the Multiple Formation Attack with some option and playaction, it is the best offense in football because. 1. CAN ATTACK THE ENTIRE FIELD! From sideline to sideline and goal line to goal line. 2. FORCES A BALANCED DEFENSE! Opponents must play pass - run equally. 3. PROMOTES SOFT-CORNERS! Options and throwbacks prevent quick corner support with the threat of the deep pass. 4. BIG-PLAY OFFENSE! 5. COMPACT PLAY PACKAGE! High execution factor. DEFENSE Our defensive system (Multiple Fronts) is the best defense in football because: 1. FLEXIBLE! Can adapt to the strength of the offensive team from week to week or to situations or tendencies in the game. 2. CONTAINING (MAXIMUM PURSUIT) DEFENSE: Everyone reads and reacts to the ball - Eleven people going to the football (zone secondary). 3. FORCING DEFENSE: Coordinated, aggressive stunting system with man secondary produces turnovers. 4. VARIETY OF ALIGNMENTS, STUNTS AND COVERAGE: Keeps Offense from designing a consistent attack plan. 5. TECHNIQUE, REACTION AND QUICKNESS: More important in our system of defense than size or speed -- can be developed.

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