As a coach, you know that the off-season is where champions are truly made, and this exclusive guide will arm you with the tools to revolutionize your position group's performance.
Discover the game-changing strategies that top coaches use to evaluate, motivate, and elevate their players, ensuring your team hits the field stronger and more cohesive than ever before.
The presenter is Chris Parker from Parker Resouces. His entire Glazier Drive clinic is available at How to Evaluate & Improve Your Position Group in the Off-Season.
Coach Parker outlines a five-step process for coaches to enhance their position groups' effectiveness:
Step 1: Basic Reflection
The coach should review past performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and consult with others to determine areas for improvement.
Step 2: Create Golden Rules
Coaches should establish 4-5 measurable and attainable rules that are crucial for their position group. For example, running backs might have rules like:
- Maintain great ball security
- Take pride in fakes
- Block until the whistle blows
These rules should be position-specific and focus on aspects players can control regardless of the opponent.
Step 3: Develop an Accountability System
Create a system to track adherence to the golden rules. For instance, counting the number of bad fakes in a game and assigning a consequence like push-ups for each infraction. This system helps highlight areas for improvement.
Step 4: Evaluate and Improve Practice
Assess everyday drills to ensure they align with the golden rules and identified areas for improvement. Coaches should question the purpose of each drill and be willing to introduce new ones if necessary.
Step 5: Enhance Teaching Methods
Review how schemes are taught to players. Ensure that the teaching methods are effective and that players understand the concepts. If players struggle to grasp certain schemes, it may indicate that there's too much complexity
Coach Parker emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and focusing on aspects that can be controlled and measured. By implementing this system, coaches can create a standard of performance that goes beyond just looking at the scoreboard.
