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Post by ground3pound on Sept 9, 2006 22:20:21 GMT -5
Check out my plan for a 3 man coaching staff for a high school program. Last year was our first year with 2 assistants. Duties weren't clearly assigned and things didn't run efficiently. We discussed a heavyweight - middle weight - light weight system, but I like this better.
Head Coach
Assistant Coach - Fundamentals and Conditioning
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Post by NoMoreLies on Sept 10, 2006 10:49:35 GMT -5
On paper that looks great, but remember each coach will bring certain strengths and weaknesses, even the head coach. I would suit their roles to their strengths and maximize them to their potential.
A few years ago I was on a staff with two other coaches and we complimented eachother very well. The head coach was very good about letting the two assistants do what they do best and it helped the team tremendously.
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Post by oldd2guy on Sept 15, 2006 15:04:00 GMT -5
I like everything you have down there but I have to agree with Somemorelies. Each coach will have their "thing" they are best at, and you should let them do it. As to scouting opponents, I dont really like that. I think you should put kids out there and simply see who's who. I know a lot of schools do it, but I wrestled for a coach who's motto was simple, "You do what you do and he'll do what he does. At the end we'll find out Who's Who".
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Post by Burns When I Pee on Sept 15, 2006 18:01:28 GMT -5
Somemorelies is right. However, one thing I've found that works is the ability to change your coaching styles. Don't get so set in your ways that you can't change. Just because you are and NCAA champ, doesn't mean you way is the right way. Know what I mean. And always be striving to learn more as a coach. Everyone can learn something from someone else, regardless if you think so or not. Scouting has never worked well for me. I'd rather see them in action first, like in a league dual, then develop a strategy. Find out the strengths and weaknesses of you wrestler first and then develop a strategy.
Also, if you can, get experienced, graduated wrestlers to come back every now and then to work with your wrestlers. Nothing works better than having a solid workout partner to help push the kids.
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Post by NoMoreLies on Sept 15, 2006 20:37:49 GMT -5
In response to your scouting not working. In the past we have had a lot of success scouting other teams. Maybe it was because of the scout(s), but it helped tremendously seeing the other teams in action. Our scout would take detailed notes on what to expect and even make notes of bumping our line-up around to maximize our winning potential.
Some tips on scouting:
- Take notes and make them detailed, some things to note is stance, which way he circles, setups they use, favorite moves, what they get beaten by, etc
- Note if the kids are not wrestling their usual weight classes
- Get there early enough to watch warm-ups. This can tell you what moves they focus on and you can even see flaws in technique when they are drilling.
Like I said we have had good success with scouting other teams. My first year at my current school we were 20-1 and won probably 5 close duals because we bumped a couple kids around. We also won a crucial first round match at state because a fellow colleage told us about the opponent. If you can't make it to the meets, make sure you check the newspapers or state website for results. While these don't always tell the whole story, it can help in determining a team's weak or strong spots.
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Post by ground3pound on Sept 15, 2006 22:21:40 GMT -5
In regards to scouting.
Every year we say we are going to make more of an effort, but once the season is in full swing there never seems to be time.
The same goes for our kids getting time to anaylize their own matches on tape.
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Post by NoMoreLies on Sept 15, 2006 22:37:25 GMT -5
We do more scouting in the early season especially to see what weight all the previous year's better wrestlers are going. We also have a pretty good schedule that allows us to have weeknights and even a few weekends off to go to these meets. Its not easy to make it to all of these meets on time after practice gets over, but it is well worth it to see the other teams in action.
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Post by oldd2guy on Sept 18, 2006 14:41:38 GMT -5
"We do more scouting in the early season especially to see what weight all the previous year's better wrestlers are going. We also have a pretty good schedule that allows us to have weeknights and even a few weekends off to go to these meets. Its not easy to make it to all of these meets on time after practice gets over, but it is well worth it to see the other teams in action."
I cant believe you actually do that. Seriously did we wrestle at the same college??
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Post by NoMoreLies on Sept 18, 2006 14:59:39 GMT -5
Most people wouldn't call what I did "wrestling," so technically no.
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