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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 4
COACHING & LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY 5
MISSION 5
VISION 6
CORE VALUES 7
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE 8
12 MONTH FOOTBALL PLAN & CALENDAR 9
PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT 23
TAKING CARE OF IT 24
THE ROLE OF THE COACH 25
EXPECTATION OF ASSISTANT COACHES 26
EXCELLING AT WHAT YOU DO 30
DRESS FOR SUCCESS DURING THE SEASON & THE OFF SEASON 31
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 31
STRENGTH TRAINING 31
PARENT MEETING PROTOCOL 33
FOOTBALL OFFICE POLICY 33
COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES & PROGRAM GOALS 34
VARSITY 34
JUNIOR VARSITY 35
FRESHMAN 36
YEARLY OVERVIEW 38
HEAD COACH ORGANIZATIONAL TIME LINE 39
Off Season (December - May) 39
Summer (June & July) 40
Pre-season (August) 40
In-season (September, October) 41
Playoffs (November, December) 41
PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE 42
COACHES RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THE SEASON 45
Game Plan Preparation 45
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Player Preparation 45
Player Performance Evaluation 46
In-Season Duties 46
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS OFFENSE - QUARTERBACKS 47
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS OFFENSE - RUNNING BACKS 48
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS OFFENSE - RECEIVERS 49
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS OFFENSE - OFFENSIVE LINE 50
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS OEFENSE – DEFENSIVE BACKS 51
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS DEFENSE – LINEBACKERS 52
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS DEFENSE – DEFENSIVE LINE 53
DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE DRILLS 54
Designing Drills 54
Implementing the Drill 55
WORKING WITH YOUR PLAYERS 56
WORKING WITH EACH OTHER 57
WEEKLY COACHES PREPARATION SCHEDULE 58
WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE 59
PRACTICE GUIDELINES 61
IN-SEASON WEEKLY PLAN 62
PRACTICE PLANS 62
POSITION COACHES POST SEASON REPORT 72
POSITION COACH SEASON END PLAYER EVALUATION 73
MANAGERS/COACHES GAME DAY CHECKLIST 74
PLAYER’S GAME DAY CHECKLIST 75
COUGARS FOOTBALL GRADE CHECK 76
COUGARS FOOTBALL 79
SAMPLE LETTER TO STAFF AT BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. 79
WEEKLY THEMES 80
THE COUGAR WAY 81
COUGARS FOOTBALL OUTLINE TO SUCCESS 83
COUGARS FOOTBALL COACH EVALUATION FORM 85
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INTRODUCTION
The game of football is the greatest game for teaching life lessons. It develops positive
characteristics that are valuable throughout life such as teamwork, integrity,
commitment, dedication, selflessness and perseverance. The objective of our program
is to provide an INCREDIBLE high school experience such that ALL
(coaches/players/support staff) become better people as a result of being around the
game. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to be around many quality
men over the years and this manual is certainly a reflection on those that have
mentored me and given me their time. These men have had a tremendous impact on
me as a coach.
I would like to thank each coach involved in the Beaumont High School Football
program for his commitment and dedication making our program a success. We are
fortunate to have a solid group of coaches who are making a tremendous impact on the
lives of young men. As the head football coach, I pledge to continually strive to help
each person associated with our team to reach his goals and objectives. I believe the
essence of any relationship (personal or professional) is based on trust and I will
endeavor to earn and maintain yours.
The Beaumont High School Coaches Manual is intended to serve as a guide for the
coaching staff to follow. As coaches we must ensure that we are serving as positive
role models for our student athletes. If we expect them to do the "right thing" so must
we. Our general principles as a staff should always remain of paramount importance.
These are:
The influence you have on young people's lives is tremendous. They are going to
emulate you. They are going to look up to you if they can trust you, if they know you are
committed, and they know you care about them.
J. Steinberg
"What you get by reaching your goals is not nearly as
important as what you become by reaching them."
Zig Ziglar
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MISSION
Our Football Program will develop outstanding young men who will display excellence on the
The overall athletic and academic experience in high school is something that cannot be replicated
in most other areas of life. Being a student athlete provides the opportunity to develop characteristics
that are essential to be successful in life. Football is the ultimate team sport and because of the
nature of the sport there are tremendous opportunities to teach our young men lessons about life.
Our football staff will take pride and consideration in working with each of our young men so that they
can develop their full potential academically, athletically and socially. Our athletes will have every
opportunity to do well in the classroom. The CIF Southern Section has mandated that all student
athletes maintain a 2.0 Grade Point Average. Student athletes in our football program that are near
or below this GPA will be provided opportunities to work with peer tutors, get extra help from teachers
and have coaches assist them with time management. We will work as a program to establish a 3.0
Our football players will also be expected to perform well on the field. They will be taught skills
that will help them be successful and our coaches will push them to develop to their potential as
Lastly, it is very important for our players to be leaders in the community. Our football program
through initiatives in community outreach and character development with our players will help our
student athletes develop into tremendous young men who are doing positive things in the community.
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VISION
Beaumont High School will be recognized as a top football program in the state of California.
Football is a great opportunity to tie the community together with the high school. The culture of
our community appreciates good high school programs. Football is important in this regard. It brings
many different groups together so that our community is on display. Cheerleaders, dance, hip hop,
marching band, color guard and our booster organization are all on display any given Friday night in
the fall. It is important for our football program to be successful in all we do so that there is pride in
representing each other. The community will support great TEAMS when they have successful
seasons however great PROGRAMS are something that everyone will always be proud to be a part
of. It is very important that we create and edge in all we do whether it is strength training, our
schemes we run or our character development program. Part of the edge is basing our program on
what the top programs (high school and college) around the country are doing. Coaches in our
program will be on the cutting edge in all we do. The off season is a great opportunity for our staff to
clinic and visit with other college and high school staffs to see the latest trends and new
developments. Most of the edge is in the why and how we do things. We must attempt to work
harder and smarter each day. It is extremely important that we work to do things on a level that’s
In order for our program to reach that level everyone involved with the program must have a
vested interest. Coaches, players, parents, boosters, administration and the community must see
energize, inspire, educate and lead each group so they see and value their role in the program.
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CORE VALUES
Specifically, honesty, respect and caring. All great relationships are built on this. When
people are concerned with being honest with themselves and to others and to show consideration
and respect for other people it is very easy to develop outstanding relationships. Developing great
relationships should always be at the forefront in order to accomplish tremendous things whether it is
2. Academic Excellence
Be the best student you can be. Pay attention in class. Review all lessons. Be prepared for
all assignments and tests. It is important to stay on top of your studies and ensure that you are
managing your time wisely as a student athlete. At some point competitive athletics will come to an
end. Recent statistics through the NCAA have shown that less than 1% of all high school seniors
playing sports will receive a full athletic scholarship and eventually have a career in professional
sports. Your academics will take you through life and afford you more opportunities than athletics
ever could.
Competition with others in all we do. True athletes understand the importance of competition
and that the only way to reach our potential and find out about ourselves is through competition. All
great teams respect their opponents because they understand that playing at your potential and
learning about yourself as a man can only be accomplished when your opponent brings out the best
in you. Athletic excellence through competition should also be evident during practice opportunities.
Our teammates help challenge and inspire us by allowing ourselves to compete to the best of our
abilities on a daily basis. Most importantly it is imperative that athletes understand that the best form
of competition is competing with yourself. Working to outdo yesterday’s efforts and results will make
us better.
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My leadership style is a Transformational Leader. Gary Halverson who wrote the “Coaching to
Change Lives” Program noted the importance of coaches to be leaders due to the vast number of
people that they could have an impact on. As a high school coach, it is very important to understand
the effect you can have not only on your players but the school and community as well. Transforming
those in your program to be better than they were yesterday is so inspiring. Players do come back
and visit after they graduate. Rarely do they come back and thank you for teaching them the skills
they mastered on the field or helping them win games. In most cases when they do come back they
will remember the life lessons you taught them and how you challenged them to be better men.
The one thing we all have in common is our love for the game of football. This serves as a great
opportunity to bring young men together to teach them lessons about life. I have and will always put
my athletes and coaches at the forefront. It’s my role as a coach to lead them and inspire them to do
great things in life. My goal is to run a program that has its main objective to developing outstanding
young men.
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Ø Strength Training
Baseline Testing
Ø Skill Development
Basic athletic movement skills
Fundamental Offensive & Defensive skills
Introduce & develop position specific skills
Ø Strength Training & Speed
Development (Cycle 1 & 2)
Ø Offense, Defense & Special Teams strategies introduced.
Ø Character Development, Leadership Training, Team Building
Theme each week
Team building events
Team Competitions
Identify & Train leadership council
Team Service Projects
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Ø Competition
Ø Scheme refinement & Strategic adjustments
Ø Skill refinement
Ø Strength Training
Cycle 4
Ø Character Development
Wooden’s Pyramid of Success – 15 Lessons over the course of 16 weeks.
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BEAUMONT FOOTBALL
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Mission is to SEEK EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO. All those
involved in the football program will work towards EXELLENCE ON
THE FIELD, IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN THE COMMUNITY
Cougars Football
Take Care of IT
In our football program we will talk about taking care of IT in all areas. What is IT that
we are talking about?
In working with our Players IT is…Creating Dynamic Relationships with all student
athletes in our program.
1. Never lose track of the fact that the young people we work with are students first and athletes
second. Ensure that each one of your athletes understands that we care about them personally,
their academic success & have high expectations for them as young men.
3. Base our program on a positive attitude and approach. Show your enthusiasm! Let your
enthusiasm rub off on others.
4. Promote unity and cohesiveness among the coaches - Oneness. This will carry over to the
players.
5. Each coach must demand a great deal of himself but must be actively concerned with the team's
physical condition and mental and emotional attitudes.
7. All of our student athletes should be better people for having been through our program.
Our program is for the people playing now; not to develop college or pro players. Every young
person who goes through our program should enjoy his experience and look back with great
memories and pride.
8. The total staff should re-evaluate all phases of our program during the off season each year and
re-define our collective philosophy with any modifications we feel warranted.
9. Each coach involved in our program must have a genuine love for football and what it can do for
the young people.
10. Preparation leads to success. If we are to be successful, we must take all the steps necessary in
leading up to the game, so we put our athletes in the best position for success come game day.
NEVER THINK THAT THE PLAYERS ARE "PLAYING FOR YOU". THEY MAY PLAY INSPITE OF
YOU BUT ONCE THEY GET ON THE FIELD THEY ARE TRYING TO SURVIVE. THIS DOESN'T
MEAN THAT WE DON'T TRY TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THESE YOUNG MEN AND
HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR LIVES.
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2. To be honest!
3. To provide leadership and training necessary to achieve our team and personal goals.
4. To work players harder than they have ever worked before so players will have an opportunity to
reach the high goals set on and off the field. Our expectations of players athletically, academically
and socially may be higher than some parents. You are expected to coach EVERY rep at practice.
This requires that you are correcting or re-enforcing.
5. To assist our athletes in any way possible now and after graduation.
6. To treat our players as a young man and to love and respect them.
7. To make all decisions predicted on what is best for the team and then what is best for the
individual. The team will always come before the individual. We will put players at positions where
they will help the team succeed. When basing our decisions we will always choose team before
individuals.
8. To do everything within our power to make Beaumont High School an exemplary place to go to
school and play football.
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9. To help each young man in our program mature and grow as a man.
10. To help each athlete reach their goals. Every player is involved in goal setting (personal and
team). Once goals are established the staff develops a plan for the team & individuals to facilitate
success. We constantly go back and recheck our goals. Part of learning how to be committed &
developing important skills for later in life is to hold players accountable to their goals.
To be the very best classroom teacher on & off the field coach that you can be. Incorporate the use
of classroom (chalk talk, power point, video) in teaching our athletes. Ensure you are on the cutting
edge of the latest techniques and teaching progressions.
Avoid the use of profanity and never allow our players to.
Don’t worry about what your fellow coaches are doing. Just do your job and do it well. Don’t keep
score. It is not your job as an assistant coach to be concerned with what other coaches are or are
not doing on the field.
To be on time for all staff meetings and practices. Your time is valuable and so is mine. Make sure
to be early and organized for all staff meetings & practices so we may begin on time. You should
always have a pen/pencil and notepad handy for meetings.
To be a positive role model for our athletes & Beaumont High. Sell our program in a way that we are
viewed as having a top program & staff by others. Defend the program when you hear negative
comments with regards to football or Beaumont High School.
To study and work hard to make yourself a great coach. Educational growth is a must for any coach
in order to maintain, sustain and develop new innovative ways of coaching, new teaching techniques,
and better ways to improve teaching. I will discuss with each coach in our program an off season
development program. I expect that each off-season coaches will find ways to improve his teaching
progressions, drills & knowledge of schemes.
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To be professional in attitude, responses, work and personal appearance. Take pride in each thing
that you do. I expect this in the way you handle delegated duties, planning & coaching. Coaches will
receive gear. Do not wear anything other than Beaumont High gear (or colors). Do not wear apparel
that represent other teams.
Never involve your spouse in the coaching situation in a negative manner. It will be hard for your wife
to support you coaching if she continually hears about any negatives associated with our program. If
you see something that is a contradiction to what we believe in or something that needs be
addressed bring it to my attention.
To be sincerely interested in the success of our players and other members of the coaching staff.
Never give up on a player. He can always change and likely will if given the chance by you. It is
not an assistant coach’s role to tell me to get rid of a player. I will decide when a player is to be
removed from the program. Coaches should always be looking for ways that will help a player
become a better person. I am looking for solutions through our assistant coaches.
To be positive and never doubt that we will be successful. This means being 100% loyal to the
program.
To be loyal. Any coach that is badmouthing other coaches or the program will be dismissed.
To be creative and have the ability to think on your own and apply gained knowledge of the game.
Learn as much as you can by talking to the experts.
To be on the same page with each other when taking the practice or game field. Never take your
disagreements to practice. Do not use the practice field to discuss schemes or strategy changes.
This should be done in the coach’s office.
Don’t get complacent as the season goes on. Don’t let the little things slide in the discipline of our
players. These will lead to bad habits.
Have a plan for everything. Be organized. Do not waste a moment during practice.
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Do not choose favorites. Work with every player on the squad. Be more demanding on 1st team
players & athletes in positions of leadership.
Always be optimistic & energetic. I expect that every coach will come to practice with great
enthusiasm. This is not an expectation placed on the head coach or a few assistants. In order to
assume the leadership of the program I expect the coaches to set the tone in practice. Setting the
tone begins with each coach bringing great enthusiasm on a daily basis.
The coaches will provide the leadership for our program. Do not assume players will take on this
responsibility. I expect the coaches to set the tone in the way we practice & prepare for games.
Responsibility is placed entirely on the coaches throughout the week with regards to getting our team
ready to play.
1. TRUST - The players must trust the coaches, the coaches must trust the players and the
players must trust each other. This is created by being honest and transparent with each other
and with our players. Players will not simply follow direction because you are “the coach”.
Trust must be built and that takes considerable time and effort.
2. WORK ETHIC MUST MEET OR EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS - The EFFORT from ALL
must meet or exceed the expectations.
3. SELFLESS MEMBERS – Success requires everyone to be unselfish.
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BEAUMONT COUGARS
FOOTBALL
What are the characteristics of people who excel at what they do? There are 5 traits of those who
make it to the top:
1. PEOPLE WHO EXCEL WORK WITH ENTHUSIASM. Emerson once said, "Nothing great has
ever been accomplished without enthusiasm. Regardless of whether the job is big or small, give
it your best." Great performers give their best effort, no matter what the size of the audience.
2. PEOPLE WHO EXCEL SHARPEN THEIR SKILLS. They never stop developing… growing…
learning... improving. "If the ax is dull, and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but
skill will bring success." (Ecclesiastics 10:10) It takes more than desire to excel, it takes skill!
Remember - you're never wasting time when you are sharpening your "ax".
3. PEOPLE WHO EXCEL KEEP THEIR WORD. They are reliable. They can be counted on to do
what they say they'll do. So they excel because people of integrity are rare in our society.
Reliability beats talent in the long run.
4. PEOPLE WHO EXCEL MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. Even under pressure...or
change...or unrealistic demands, they don't allow themselves to become negative.
Complainers never excel at anything except complaining.
5. PEOPLE WHO EXCEL DO MORE THAN IS EXPECTED. This is a secret that every
successful person has discovered. You'll never excel by only doing what is required - the
bare minimum.
Oscar Hammerstein told a story of seeing the top of the head of the Statue of Liberty up close from a
helicopter. What impressed him was the incredible detail the artist had sculpted on an area of the
statue that the artist never expected anyone to see. The artist had no idea man would someday fly
above his statue!
When you are tempted to cut corners and you think "No one will ever know."
A great quote is provided by Abraham Lincoln with regards to preparation. It was a statement he
made when he was a young lawyer in Springfield, Illinois. He said, 'I will study and prepare myself,
and someday my chance will come. If you study and prepare yourself, your chance will come as well.
There is nothing that you cannot accomplish if you'll invest the effort to get yourself ready for the
success that you desire. And there is nothing that can stop you but your own lack of preparation.
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DRESS FOR SUCCESS DURING THE SEASON & THE OFF SEASON
Coaches are expected to dress appropriately at all times (practice, 7 on 7, clinics, parent meetings &
games). All coaches will be provided with practice wear and game day attire. It is important to
represent our program in a professional manner. Any hats worn should have our logo on it and be
worn properly. Proper footwear must always be worn. Coaches should never come to practice
dressed in other school colors or fan wear which represents other teams. We will look professional
during games. Coaches will be provided with a game day polo, khakis and Nike shoes. In inclement
weather we will wear fleece jackets or rain gear.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Off Season is our time to improve individually and collectively as a staff. My objective is to help each
coach on our staff work towards their goal as a football coach. We will have coaches that come
through our program with aspirations of moving up in the program, gaining coordinator positions or
eventually becoming head coaches. In order for us to become better we will take advantage of off-
season professional development opportunities. As a staff we will attend coaching clinics each year
in addition to conducting school visitations to research and study specific areas. I will make all
decisions on the staff in-services/clinics we will attend. There are also endless resources available
on the internet in which study can be done at home. Make use of these resources. Coaches that are
negligent in regards to professional development will not be in a position to help our staff reach our
goals and will ultimately be replaced. All professional development that will be paid for by the
boosters or football accounts must be cleared with me in order to get funding. Funding will not be
given to coaches if a trip is not pre-approved.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Our Football Program has established a year-round approach to strength training, speed work and
conditioning. It has been instrumental in our success as a result of developing both physical strength
and mental toughness in our athletes. Olympic lifts are incorporated into each strength training
session. All coaches that take part in the weight room will need to be familiar with the teaching
progressions and safety considerations. It’s important to become an EXPERT in the weight room.
Never teach a lift that you are unfamiliar with. Coaches should be active in the weight room and use
the same mentality regarding teaching as on the field. All coaches will be expected to
attend/supervise strength training sessions. Coaches should understand the principles of strength
training which are:
1. Ground-Based Activities - Sport skills are initiated by applying force against the ground. The
more force an athlete can apply against the ground, the faster they will run, and the more
effective they will be. Our program for strength training selects lifting exercises and conditioning
drills that emphasize the athlete applying force with their feet against the ground.
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2. Multiple Joint Exercises - Sport skills require multiple-joint actions (triple joint movements)
timed in the proper neuromuscular recruitment patterns. Without this, the athlete has no
coordination or ability to generate explosive force. Our training programs incorporate exercises
and drills involving multiple-joint actions to improve athletic performance. Isolating on single-joint
actions might work to improve appearance, but have no effect on athletic performance.
3. Three Dimensional Movements - Sport skills involve movements in the three planes of space
simultaneously: forward, backward, up, down, and from side to side. We have selected exercises
which focus on improving functional strength with exercises approximating these skills. Our
programs utilize free weight exercises to simulate movements in three dimensions
simultaneously. This makes the transfer of strength and power easier to merge with the
development of sport skills. This cannot be accomplished by using machines.
4. Train Explosively - The amount of force required for a given activity is regulated by the use of
different types of muscle fibers found in the body. Fast twitch fibers have the ability to generate
much more force than slow twitch fibers. Because of this, most athletes need to be concerned
with utilizing a training program that will focus on this need. Our athletes perform exercises where
they must train explosively with free weights to allow more fast twitch muscle fibers to be
recruited, which improves athletic ability.
5. Progressive Overload - The load or amount of weight lifted for each exercise is the most
fundamental component of a strength-training program. The application of the load has a crucial
impact on maximizing performance and keeping injuries to a minimum. Overload happens when
the body responds to training loads greater than normal. This causes the muscle tissue to
breakdown. The body then adapts by compensating through the development of more strength or
endurance. Each day our coaching staff calculates the amount of weight each athlete should use
to ensure each athlete is continually overloading the muscle throughout the program.
6. Application of Periodization - Training programs need to be broken down into various cycles.
These cycles represent different combinations of volume and intensity, each translating into
different responses by the body. Our training program is in 8 week blocks where players go from
high volume / low intensity to low volume / high intensity.
7. Split Routine - The Cougars Football program utilizes a 4-day per week weight training program
during the off season & a 3-day per week weight training program in season. This is a very
efficient and widely used principle in stimulating gains. During the 4 day program we will utilize 2
days to work on Pushing Exercises & 2 days to work on Pulling & Leg Exercises. Olympic type
lifts will be incorporated each workout.
8. Hard / Easy System - You make more progress over longer periods of time if you do not work at
maximum loads during each workout. The hard/easy system eliminates overtraining and mental
burnout. This is accomplished by the exercises that have been selected for each workout. This
method helps allow athletes to be both physically and mentally prepared as the workout loads
increase over the course of the training program.
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9. Specificity of Training - The primary objective of conditioning is to improve the energy capacity
of an athlete to improve performance. When specificity is applied to conditioning, it refers to
training the same as you play in competition. The athlete's success will be largely dependent on
speed, power, and agility. We are training for movement when we are in the weight room. As a
result athletes become Bigger, Stronger and Faster. We also incorporate a speed development
program that utilizes drills and activities that involve speed, power, agility, which translate into
increases in sport performance.
10. Interval Training - Our strength and speed development program is based on interval training
principles. Interval training is work, or exercise, followed by a prescribed rest interval. A common
error is not getting enough rest. If not enough rest is given, the amount of energy is not sufficient
to meet the demands of the next intensity effort and force production will be reduced. Football
requires athletes to work at maximum effort for an average of 7 seconds followed by
approximately a 30 - 45 second rest. We attempt to create this situation in our training.
PARENT MEETINGS
In order to for our players to develop as responsible young men, players are expected to
communicate with the coaches. Our staff and players communicate on a variety of matters
(academic, athletic, personal). Meetings are generally held between the coaches and players.
Players will have questions at various times and are strongly encouraged to communicate to the
coaches so the lines of communication are always open. Coaches are responsible to ensure that
they are working to keep the lines of communication open with our athletes. Parents may request
meetings at times (or coaches with parents) but the protocol will be as follows: meetings with
parents are only held after a player and coach have met and a situation was unable to be
resolved. Should a meeting warrant an appointment will be made. The athlete will be present with
his parent in addition to Coach Steinberg, an assistant and Athletic Director. Coaches are expected
to notify me when they meet with a parent. Never meet with a parent that has not scheduled a
meeting (unless it is an emergency situation). One of the most common misconceptions from parents
is the fear of their son being made an example of as a result of a parent meeting. Coaches are
competitive and want to win. All things being equal, the best players are on the field. Players are
never held out to spite a parent.
FOOTBALL OFFICE
The telephone number to our football office is (951)739-5600 x2041. We have a large staff with
coaches using the office before and after practice in addition to meetings with players and parents
throughout the year. The office is to be kept clean and personal items should be stored away. Do
not leave the office a mess when you leave. The door to the office should always be locked when the
last person leaves. Ensure that you check the door is secure upon leaving. Upon leaving the football
facility after practice ensure that locker rooms, weight room, training room are all secured.
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All coaches will be given duties both in season and off season as determined by Coach Steinberg.
Examples are order equipment & apparel, make phone calls, locker room supervision, assigning
clean up duties to players, ensuring uniforms get put in the laundry room, game day field set up,
direct OTI’s (Opportunities to Improve), assist with fundraising, deliver speeches, and run meetings to
name a few. I expect that all coaches will take the utmost pride in their duties. All assistants are
“head coaches” of their areas & should treat it as such.
VARSITY
A. In Season
1. Assist with the planning and preparing of practice plans. This can include scripts and scout cards.
2. Be available for meetings with players to review assignments, opponents, etc.
3. Prepare weekly information sheets for players and positional tests.
4. Attend staff meetings as assigned by the Head Coach.
5. Assist with extra duties as assigned such as meeting with managers, pre-game speeches, player
of the week awards, equipment issuing, weekly stats, O.T.I.'s, grade checks, parent contacts, etc.
6. Assist with player workouts, film review of previous game, film breakdown of upcoming opponent,
development of game plan, preparation of scouting report, locker room boards, etc.
7. Prepare game roster to be handed in to office by noon day before game.
B. Post Season
C. Off Season
D. Spring Program
E. Summer Program
We will include all our guiding principles mentioned previously in the book and the following:
JUNIOR VARSITY
A. In Season
1. Assist with the planning and preparing of practice plans. This can include scripts and scout cards.
2. Be available for meetings with players to review assignments, opponents, etc.
3. Prepare weekly information sheets for players and positional tests.
4. Attend staff meetings as assigned by the Head Coach.
5. Assist with extra duties as assigned such as meeting with managers, pre-game speeches, player
of the week awards, equipment issuing, weekly stats, O.T.I.'s, grade checks, parent contacts, etc.
6. Assist with Saturday player workouts, film review of previous game, film breakdown of upcoming
opponent, development of game plan, preparation of scouting report, etc.
7. Prepare travel roster to be handed in to office by noon day before game.
B. Post Season
C. Off Season
D. Spring Program
E. Summer Program
We will include all our guiding principles mentioned previously in the book and the following:
FRESHMAN
A. In Season
1. Issue all equipment to team and keep records during season of all equipment transactions.
2. Assist with the planning and preparing of practice plans for freshman practices.
3. Attend staff meetings as assigned by the Head Coach.
4. Have a volunteer videotape all games.
5. Conduct a light practice on Friday followed by a film session with team.
6. Prepare travel roster to be handed in to office by noon day before game.
7. Be available for Friday duties as assigned by head coach (scouting upcoming opponents, filming
varsity game).
8. Conduct Weekly Grade Checks. Ensure that all players remain eligible.
9. Conduct & Supervise Strength Training 3 days per week.
B. Post Season
1. Collect all equipment and properly store it. Provide a list to head coach of any players missing
equipment.
2. Assist with equipment inventory/ordering of new equipment.
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3. Prepare post season program evaluation freshman coaches evaluation and player evaluations.
4. Assist with preparation and planning of Awards Banquet (player awards, banquet program,
speeches, etc.)
C. Off Season
D. Spring Program
E. Summer Program
We will include all our guiding principles mentioned previously in the book and the following:
1. Provide an incredibly positive and rewarding experience. I expect that all players will have a
fun/rewarding experience & wish to continue in our football program.
2. Instill the concept of Team - We are a Family.
3. Develop concepts of proper sportsmanship.
4. Develop each player in at least one offensive and defensive position. The more positions a player
learns the better.
5. Develop ALL players in a special teams position.
6. Discover leaders.
7. Teach basic fundamentals/ techniques and schemes. Ensure they are consistent with our
program.
8. Play everyone on the team (those that have met training objectives/rules).
Be as successful a team as possible only after meeting the previously mentioned freshman goals.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
32nd President
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YEARLY OVERVIEW
The yearly overview provides a look into the ways the head coach will communicate and involve
himself with various aspects/individuals associated directly or indirectly with our program.
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1. Post Season Debriefing with A.D., Principal & Assistant Principal (Athletics)
2. Staff evaluations
3. Player evaluations
4. Determine, select & train leaders council. Meet weekly
5. Equipment Check-In & Send for reconditioning
6. Post Season Team Meeting
7. Post Season Banquet
8. Finalize 2nd Semester Cougars Buddies player assignments
9. Thank You letters/ Correspondence mailed
10. College recruiting (current Juniors) – Prepare Prospect Packages (Form Letter,
Film cut-ups & 2 best games, Prospect Sheets, transcript, SAT-ACT scores,
Stats).
11. Print up Off-season Strength Cards
12. Competition & Conditioning (Multi-sport student-athletes)
13. Program Review (schemes, policies, etc.)
14. Equipment inventory, maintenance, and ordering
15. Design & Order Spirit Packs
16. Determine Clinics to attend/ attend coaching clinics
17. Send in player applications for Nike Camp
18. Design & Prepare Spring Football Practice Plans & Insertion Schedules.
19. Set dates for Fund raisers & run (Community Discount Card, Bowling, Liftathon)
20. Select Officers for Football Parents Organization & Set the tone for the off season.
21. Newsletters & Calendars to parents and players
22. Design Staff Practice/Game night attire
23. Work with AD in purchasing equipment, supplies, uniforms
24. Work with AD on budget issues
25. Solicit Donations from community businesses
26. Work on program ad sales and sponsorship (solicit ads, etc.)
27. Player relations/interviews/1 to 1 meetings
28. In School Recruiting (athletes & managers)
29. Letter for Middle School Athletes
30. Coaches Meetings
31. Academics – Grade Checks
32. Determine 7 on 7 Competitions & Line Competitions to Attend
33. Mandatory parent/team meeting prior to spring ball
34. Facility Use Permits for Spring, Summer, Pre-season
35. Chemistry Builders
36. Spring Football
37. Mom’s Clinic
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Pre-season (August)
1. WIN
2. Determine lower level players to be added to varsity for playoffs
3. Prepare for Banquet
4. Rosters to CIF Office
5. Preliminary Order for Weight Room & Speed Training Devices
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PHILOSOPHY OF PRACTICE
3. Do not stand around and relax during early outs, walk thru, etc. It is all important or
we would not be doing it. This is an opportunity to work with your players. Use
every opportunity that we have to make our players better.
4. The only factor all schools have in common is time. We must get more done (reps)
in the time we have. Ensure that drills are set and prepared beforehand. Our
managers will know how each drill is to be prepared. Take advantage of their
presence. Be organized & energetic.
5. Give attention to every player on the team. Do not allow any player to go unnoticed.
6. Do not allow things to lay around in the dressing room. Everything has a proper
place. Create PRIDE in everything we do. This will rub off on our players.
10. Keep your poise and confidence on the field or any place. It will transmit to your
players.
11. Remember that players do not care how much you know, until they know how much
you care.
Abraham Lincoln
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1. Teamwork is the sure short cut to a good season in sports - the difference between
a mediocre and a real champion.
2. Teamwork teaches people to sacrifice personal feelings in the interest of the group -
his teammates. It's a quality not for showboats or big heads.
4. Teamwork upsets the best-laid plans of opponents. They can stop an individual
star, but can't uncover a scheme to stop a group of players working as a team.
6. The player sitting out a game on the bench is as important in a good team as one in
action on the field. For it is his rooting, his enthusiasm that makes the players on the
field fight all the harder.
7. When facing adversity or defeat there is nothing more assuring than athletes pulling
together in a common cause. It may not always win ball games, but it does make for
lifelong friendships and memories.
10. Teamwork between coach and players - between children and parents - between
students and teacher depend on respect for one another, a common goal, ability to
make sacrifices, loyalty and trust.
Webster's Dictionary
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As a coaching staff, our function is to educate our athletes in order to provide them with
the tools to be successful football players and contributing members of society. All
coaches in our football program will have in season and off season responsibilities.
Four areas of responsibility for our coaching staff during the competitive season will
involve:
All coaches will be involved in the development of game plans. Early in the week we
will have coaches meetings, which will be devoted to the development of "preliminary"
game plans. All coaches will provide input and feedback. There will also be a brief
meeting the day prior to a game to clarify modifications made throughout the week
(landmarks, use of special plays, special "D", etc.). We will meet on Saturdays as a
staff to break down our upcoming opponent. Sundays will be on a need to basis.
Player Preparation
1. Early Outs - this segment of practice performs a variety of functions, all of which
must be executed at a very low intensity. The position coach is responsible for
directing activities from the following:
- every day drills
- low intensity learning of new skills
- system/game plan clarification (question & answer)
- walk & talk
- preview practice
2. Position Warm Ups Ups – this is a position specific warm up period where the
players do movement drills associated with their position. The focus is on both
quantity and quality of reps.
3. Position skills period (Individual, Group, Crossover) - this is the most critical period
for the position coach. It is during this time that the coach exerts the most influence
on his athletes; the time when he actually teaches them the skills they need to
execute effectively. How the position coach creates this environment is a matter of
individual style. However this environment must be developed and maintained. The
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position coach is responsible for the implementation of drills, which will teach the
athletes the skills, and techniques, which are specific to our system. We will attempt
to create game intensity in certain drills. However, intensity should never exceed
quality. ONLY PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!
4. Team period - the responsibility of the coach during this time period is to focus on
the execution of his particular unit. The purpose of this period in practice is to co-
ordinate the various units to ensure we are executing effectively as a team. Position
coaches must work to ensure that practice keeps moving and that we maximize our
repetitions. The only time a position coach may intervene in a manner, which will
slow the practice down, is when there has been an assignment error which must be
corrected. Position coaches are encouraged to provide constant feedback to their
players in a manner which does not slow things down. This can be done as the
player/players are on their way back to the huddle, or, if necessary, the individual
may be removed from the scrimmage.
Each coach will be responsible for providing each of his athletes with a game
performance evaluation. The evaluation may be verbal or written. However, it is
important that we critique all players in a manner that is positive and intends on
assisting the player to improve. I expect coaches to have individual, group & team
periods filmed throughout the year in order to keep learning motivation high in addition
to properly evaluating players.
In Season Duties
Coach Steinberg will delegate duties within our staff during the season.
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
OFFENSE - QUARTERBACKS
1. Leadership
2. No Huddle/Huddle Procedures
3. Play Calling
4. Cadence
5. Stance
6. QB/Center Exchanges
a) Shotgun
b) Under Center
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
7. Ball Handling
a) eagle claw
b) 4 point contact
c) switching ball to outside arm
8. Carrying out fake in Run/Playaction/Bootleg Game
9. Explosion after receiving ball
10. Open field running & Violent Yards
11. Scanning prior to snap
12. Reading Defensive Fronts
13. Backfield Sets & Formations
14. Reading Blocks
15. Blocking in Run Game
a) Man blocking (step on his feet/smell his breath)
b) Option (climbing the wall)
c) Kick out blocking (65/35 rule)
16. Motion
17. Pass Protection
a) Ringo/Lucky
b) Flash
18. Pass Routes
19. Opposite Calls
20. Check With Me's
21. Field Areas
a) Coming Out
b) Normal Field
c) Red Zone
d) Goal Line
22. Victory Offense
23. Clock Management (including time outs)
24. Offensive Tempos
a) Regular d) Mayday
b) Nascar e) Sugar Huddle
c) Freeze Check f) Turtle
25. Game Planning & Executing of Game Plan
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TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
OFFENSE - RECEIVERS
1. No Huddle/Huddle Procedures
2. Play Calling
3. Cadence
4. Stance
5. Formations & Alignments
6. Motion
7. Releases
8. Escapes
9. Blocking
a) Stalking (step on his toes/smell his breath)
b) Crack, Push Crack, Blind Crack
c) Run Off
10. Pattern Tree
11. Recognizing & Reading Coverages
12. Uncovered Receiver Principles
13. Hot Principles & Sight Adjustments
14. Principles for running patterns vs. man & zone
15. Pattern Stems & Sticks
16. Catching the ball (Catch, Kiss & Tuck principle)
17. Running after the catch
18. Audibles
19. Opposite Calls
20. Check With Me's
21. Field Areas
a) Coming Out
b) Normal Field
c) Red Zone
d) Goal Line
22. Victory Offense
23. Clock Management
24. Offensive Tempos
a) Regular
b) Big Cat (Cheetah, Leopard, Panther)
c) Mayday
d) Turtle
25. Game Planning & Executing of Game Plan
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TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
b) Normal Field
c) Red Zone
d) Goal Line
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
DEFENSE – LINEBACKERS
1. Huddle Procedures/Signal Procedures
2. Play Calling
3. Tackling
4. Pursuit
5. Sudden Change
6. Terms
7. Stance
8. Alignment & Numbering System
9. Keys & Reads/Stimulus Response
a. Guard Reads
b. Full & Fast Flow
c. Split Flow
10. Gap Responsibilities
11. Option Responsibilities
12. Run Support Responsibilities
a. Scrape Support
b. Flow Support
c. Stalk Support
13. Pass Responsibilities
a. Aiming & Launch Points on the QB (Head & Hands)
b. Match Up Zone Principles
c. Man Coverages/Alignments/Progressions
14. Stunts & Blitzes
15. Interception & Fumble Responsibilities
16. Fronts
a. Base
b. Diamond
c. Goal Line
17. Coverages
a. Cover 3 (Roll & Hide) e. Cover 0
b. Quarters f. Cover 2 Man (Hide &
c. Cover 2 (Press, Soft, Hide) Press)
d. Cover 1
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TEACHING PROGRESSIONS
Athletes learn best by doing; they obtain skills through repetition. Therefore, drills are
the most effective tools the position coach has at his disposal. A coach's ingenuity and
creativity are best used in designing drills which will teach his athletes the skills they
need to perform in competitive situations. During the off season our staff will use time
to review the drills we use in order to determine their effectiveness. Additionally,
through clinics, etc. we will have the opportunity to design and add new drills.
Designing Drills
1. Assess Needs - Start by compiling a list of fundamental skills required playing the
position. Area coaches will complete a comprehensive list of skills his athletes will
need to know in order to execute the system. Many skills are fundamental to the
position while other skills are unique to very specific plays and situations. All,
however, must be drilled and learned. We must make sure there are drills in place
to teach each of the skills.
2. Name the Drill - Each drill must be named. This is essential in ensuring effective
communication when discussing the drill with staff and players.
3. Be Specific - Each drill must teach a skill, or part of a skill, required by the system.
We must ensure that we know what the specific purpose of the drill is and that the
drill is accomplishing its purpose.
4. Be Focused - Each drill has a specific purpose. While more than one skill may be
involved in the drill, there must be a single focus. Isolate specific skills so the
athletes can concentrate on and learn the relevant task.
5. Maximize Repetitions - The more repetitions which occur for each athlete, the more
learning happens. If the position numbers are large or if each repetition takes a long
time to run, it may be necessary to modify the drill or run it in a way so that more
than one player can perform it at a time. We must also take the flow of the drill into
account. For example, if a ball is being used, make sure there are enough balls
available to keep the drill moving and there is a procedure for getting the balls back
to the point of origin without interrupting the drill.
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1. Describe, Name & Explain Why - The first time a coach implements the drill he
should describe the activity and the "coaching points" that will be emphasized. The
name of the drill should be given in addition to why we are doing the drill. This
should only have to be done once.
2. Define the Area - The area being used must be defined - point of origin, direction
you are moving in, the size limitations, etc. Once a repetition is complete it is
important that the athletes know how to get back into line without interfering with the
next repetition.
3. Start Properly - Make sure it is clearly defined how each repetition is to be set in
motion. Whether or not they begin to move on the basis of a verbal cue (snap
count) or a visual cue (move on movement) may be critical to effective preparation
for the actual game situation
5. Monitor - Make sure the drill is doing what it is designed to do and make sure it is not
teaching negative habits.
Player relations during the competitive season have two closely related considerations -
individual considerations and team considerations.
Letting individual players know where they stand will eliminate problems later. Each
player will have a clear idea of where he is and what must be done to improve. Our goal
is for each player to reach his potential therefore, we must constantly provide him with
feedback so that he can strive for improvement. Should you ever have to rip into a
player, make sure that you take the time after practice to talk to that player. Each player
involved with our program has a role. Everyone involved with our program is
important to the success of our program.
Players must know what is expected of them. We will be clear and concise. Prior to the
season players will sign contracts of commitment.
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In the area of relations between members of the coaching staff, there are two issues,
which are critically important:
In order to be an effective coaching staff, open communication is vital. In order for this
to happen, all members of the staff must actively contribute to all discussions and ask
for clarification when necessary. EFFECTIVE, ACCURATE COMMUNICATION IS
DIFFICULT AND FRUSTRATING AT TIMES - LETS BE PATIENT!
3. Each member of the coaching staff must understand the Chain of Command. The
HC makes all final decisions based on what I feel is best for the program (this
includes schemes). The coordinators will make decisions on schemes. All
discussions involving philosophy or schemes are to be done in the office. Never in
front of the players.
4. Always be sensitive to what the other coach has been teaching. Never contradict or
criticize a technique or drill being taught by another coach in front of the players.
Players are overly sensitive to this type of thing and may wrongly interpret
"dissension" or poor planning and organization.
6. There will be ample opportunities to make constructive, positive input. The best
place to do this are during coaching staff meetings.
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Monday
- Review previous game film with players.
- Preview upcoming opponent with players.
- Present scouting report to team. Discuss preliminary
game plan.
- Practice - correct skill errors/system errors from previous
game. Additionally, begin insertion of new plays if
needed. Run downs focus during team time.
- Coaches to prepare preliminary game plan.
- Finalize detailed practice plan for Tuesday.
Tuesday
- Practice – 3rd & Long focus during team time.
- Present preliminary game plan to team.
- Finalize Offensive/Defensive/Special Teams game plan.
- Finalize detailed practice plan for Wednesday.
Wednesday
- Practice - Situational practice during team time.
- Present detailed game plan to team.
- Prepare preliminary dress roster and identify all players
whose status may change due to
injury/performance/academics.
- Prepare preliminary special team's list and depth charts.
- Finalize detailed practice plan for Thursday.
Thursday
- Practice - Review Offense/Defense/Special Teams.
- Review Offensive game plan, hand signals, etc.
- Review Defensive game plan, hand signals, etc.
- Quiz players.
Saturday A.M.
- Review/evaluate game film.
- Preview film of upcoming opponent.
- Data input responsibilities.
- Discuss upcoming opponent as a staff.
P.M.
- Coaches to evaluate and break down film of our
upcoming opponent.
- Personnel review, preliminary game plan, assess
practice requirements for the coming week.
- Prepare Offensive/Defensive/Special Teams scouting
reports.
- Prepare weekly plan.
- Prepare detailed practice plan for Monday.
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In the interests of making the best use of our time we will use every day available to us
to prepare.
Sunday will be used for the players and coaches to spend time with family and friends.
It is against CIF rules to conduct meetings &/or practice with players on Sunday. Our
staff will finalize things on their own and then meet at 5 PM to discuss plans. Players
will receive the scouting report via Hudl.
These are the core of our team's practice and preparation days. Practice will be in
helmet & shells on Monday & full gear on Tuesday/Wednesday unless otherwise
decided by the staff. Conditioning will be performed on these days. Coaches meetings,
position meetings and unit meetings will be scheduled.
Strength Training - All players will be required to do a strength workout every Monday.
Team Meeting - Our upcoming opponent's scouting report will be handed out and we
will watch film at lunch. This will be confined to brief looks at offense (formations,
favorite plays), defense (fronts and coverages) and special teams (alignments).
Practice - Helmets & shells. Punt & Punt Return will be incorporated.
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Practice - Full gear. Punt Block & Kick Off Return will be incorporated.
Practice - Full gear. Game simulation with chains & clock. Punt, Kick Off & Field Goal
will be incorporated.
Strength Training - All players will be required to do a strength workout every Monday.
Practice - light gear. Special Teams review/ Offensive review/ Defensive review. Entire
practice to be scheduled & scripted with situations involved.
Recognition - Recognition awards for the previous game will be handed out at this time.
Review – Shared with players via Hudl. Coaches will share teachable clips from the
game. Review will be confined to:
Recovery – The best way to recover on Saturday’s for our players is by resting the body
up. We will not bring players in on the weekend. We work hard during the week and
Saturday’s will be a time for them to recharge the batteries mentally and physically.
Rehabilitation - Any player needing treatment is required to ensure they are taking the
proper measures towards full recovery. Players must report all injuries to staff.
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PRACTICE GUIDELINES
Practice time is limited. It is essential that practice time is used effectively and that we do not
waste time. Everyone must be committed to getting as much out of practice as possible. It is
the only chance we have to improve as a team. The following guidelines are designed to
help us practice effectively.
General
Let's ensure that each player is given the opportunity to learn. Any player recovering from
an injury should follow his group and coach around the practice field. Football is a
mental game as much as a physical game. Players should never debate with each other or
their coaches on the field. Discussions are to take place in meetings or in private.
Individual Drills/EDD’s
The emphasis during this time is on the quality of movement, not the intensity. This segment
of practice is when you perfect individual techniques and skills. As players learn to execute
each skill perfectly the intensity will be increased.
One on One
One on one drills are utilized to perfect a player's skills in a competitive situation. The
coaching staff also uses this time to evaluate a player's ability/improvement in competitive
situations.
Team Drills
The team segment is used to simulate actual game situations. The emphasis is on proper
execution of assignments and timing. Intensity is 100%. Whistles will be quick.
Intensity of Practice
Our levels of intensity are Tag, Thud, Live Bullets. Ensure that players are always aware of
how we should finish on each.
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STAFF ASSIGNMENTS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Offensive Staff
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STAFF ASSIGNMENTS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Defensive Staff
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POSITION COACHES
1. Briefly assess the overall performance and/or quality of your particular group in each of the areas
listed below. Rate them, as a group, according to the following code and clarify with a short
statement if necessary.
(NI) Needs Improvement (A) Adequate (E) Exceptional
Athletic Ability ___________________________________________________________________
Physical Development (strength, speed, etc) ____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Skill Level _______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Improvement over course of season __________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Commitment _____________________________________________________________________
Attitude & Effort_________________________________________________________________
2. Comment briefly on the size of your group (working #'s). What would be the ideal size to work
with? ___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Comment briefly on the resources available to you in terms of equipment, etc.
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
3. Looking ahead to next season what additional resources do you require in order to do a more
effective job of preparing your unit for competition?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
4. Identify a single performance factor, which your group must improve upon.
________________________________________________________________________________
5. How can you best use the off season to ensure this improvement occurs?
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
7. Identify a single off-season activity, which will be most beneficial to you in your efforts to become a
better coach______________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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POSITION COACH
SEASON END
PLAYER EVALUATION
PLAYER EVALUATED: ____________________________
POSITION: QB R TE RB OL DB LB DL P PK
SQUAD: FRESHMAN JV VARSITY
Performance Scale:
q Kicking Net
q Emergency Cards
q Trainers Kit
q Game Jersey
q Game Pants
q Game Belt
q T-Shirt
q Cleats
q Jock/Girdle
q Helmet
q Mouthguard
q Shoulder Pads
q Hip Pads
q Knee Braces
_________________________ ___________________________
To: Faculty
From: Coach Steinberg
Student: ______________________ __________________
Will teachers please indicate this student's attendance and performance in class. PLEASE BE AS
SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE FOR THE STUDENT'S CURRENT LETTER GRADE. Let me know if
homework assignments are completed.
Thank You!
TEACHER'S CURRENT
PERIOD CLASS SIGNATURE ATTITUDE EFFORT LETTER
GRADE
1
Comment
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Comment
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Comments
In order to have a chance to be successful in reaching your goals they must be:
3. WIN LEAGUE
4. PLAY ON Thanksgiving
ATHLETIC GOALS
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3.
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BENCH
POWER CLEAN
SQUAT
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PRO AGILITY
VERTICAL
BODYWEIGHT
ACADEMIC GOALS
2ND Semester
2020
1st Semester
2021/22
S.A.T
CAREER
COUGARS FOOTBALL
Jeff Steinberg Head Coach Phone (760) 977-1855
Beaumont High School
Beaumont, CA
THIS IS A SAMPLE LETTER TO SENT TO STAFF AT BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL
YEAR.
Dear Teachers,
Welcome back and hopefully you had a refreshing and energizing summer. I would like
to welcome all the new teachers at Beaumont High School. Our players have been
working hard during the summer & are excited about the upcoming season. The
Cougars football theme for the year is "Uncommon". This is the motto for all of our
players in the program to give everything they have towards each other & to do things in
an extraordinary way.
The players have set high expectations for the team in the classroom, on the field and in
the community. The football coaches will help to assist them and guide them in
reaching their goals. All of our young men understand that they will be held
accountable for their conduct and progress in the classroom. I really believe that we
have a great group of kids in the program. There are approximately 140 JV and Varsity
players. The Freshman had over 100 players working out this summer with possibly
more to join.
Please feel free to contact me during the season regarding the progress of our student
athletes. I would like to know about those that are performing real well, those that may
need assistance and those that are not displaying appropriate classroom behavior. I
have also included a list of our coaching staff.
Jeff Steinberg
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WEEKLY THEMES
Each week we will have a theme that is introduced at the Monday Scouting Report Meeting.
The theme will carry significance throughout the entire week. A possible story will
accompany it on Monday with follow up and discussions the remainder of the week. Friday
will be a day to evaluate the theme. We will work to bring in guest speakers from the
community in addition to using video to help with the themes.
Game 15 – Confidence
physical ones.
8. Remember that how you conduct yourself off the field is just as important
10. Don’t ask to be deprived of tension and discipline- these are the tools that
shape success.
11. Do what has to be done, when it has to be done, and as well as it can be
done.
12. Remember that when you’re not working to improve, your competition is.
3. I will display respect for my teammates, the football program, my coaches, my school and my
community in my actions and comments.
5. I will be in the best physical condition when fall practices begin. It is important for me to be physically
prepared so I can enhance my opportunity of remaining injury free and help my team meet it's goals.
6. I will play a positive role in being a Beaumont Cougar Athlete in the way I conduct myself around the
community & on campus. I will be active in communicating with my coaches and teachers. I will do
everything I can to protect our program.
7. I will abide by the codes of conduct & athletic code set out by Beaumont High School and the CIF.
8. I will return all my football gear at the conclusion of the season in a timely manner so it may be
inventoried & necessary repairs be made. I understand I will be financially responsible for any alterations,
lost or stolen football gear.
I WILL NOT FLINCH WHEN IT GETS TOUGH or when it gets difficult to see hope or when others seek to separate
us in tough times. I will remain strong in mind and spirit. I will be the best teammate I can be. We are ONE. I WILL
NOT FLINCH.
I AM ABOUT IT. I will never quit working hard on or off the field. I will believe in myself, my team & never stop
believing in the Beaumont Cougars. I am here to the end. My teammates will be able to count on me both on & off
the field. I AM ABOUT IT!
STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT
I agree to abide by the guidelines set forth in the Cougars Football OUTLINE FOR SUCCESS.
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(Player’s Name) (Player’s Signature)
The “OUTLINE FOR SUCCESS” document are expectations that I support & will help reinforce.
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(Parent’s Name) (Parent’s Signature)
CONSEQUENCES
Violations of this player's agreement will lead to disciplinary action (OTI – Opportunity to Improve). I
also understand that repeated violations or severe infractions could result in dismissal from the football
program.
“Those who attend reunions 10, 20, 50 years after graduation don’t always remember who they
had for math or science, but they always remember their ‘coach.’ How do you want your players to remember you?
What will be your coaching legacy?”
Duties/Responsibilities
General Comments:
EVALUATION
Commendations:
Recommendations:
JUSTIFICATION
Remploy
Does not meet the required District standards and is not recommended for reemployment
Evaluation Rubric
5 = EXCELLENT 4 = VERY GOOD 3 = GOOD
Deficiencies exist. An effort Many deficiencies exist. An effort Not observed or does not apply to
should be made to improve must be made to correct or improve specific program
performance. performance to continue in coaching
position
Organizational Skills
All required forms (grading sheets, info sheets, scouting reports, skill lists, etc.) are
disseminated, collected, and returned to the Head Coach in a timely manner 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Practice equipment is taken care of. Assists with the issue and return of safety
equipment. 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Attends meetings, practices 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Models expectations of student/athletes 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Comments:
Communication/Interpersonal Skills
Supports and promotes goals and visions of the Head Coach 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Comments:
Instructional Skills
Fundamental skills are introduced and presented clearly and efficiently 5 4 3 2 1 N/A
Comments: