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Andre Kirby · 07-05-2011, 08:26 AM

this will be my first year of coaching high school football and I am going to use NCAA 12 to have my players learn my playbook. Perhaps some of you can offer up your best systems? I am a fan of the Mississippi State style of Spread. I'm thinking of mixing in some power sets (wishbone, power I, Maryland I, etc.) for short yardage situations. We will be a no huddle offense. My defense is not complex at all. I'm going to rush 6 80% of the time and only drop into zone on 3rd and 8 or more. I have been a fan of the NCAA series for several years now.

A little history on the team I am taking over. We are a 3A school in Alabama. Our last winning season was 1987 (6-5). That was also the last year the program made the state playoffs. The school is 90% white. I want to make it fun for the guys.

We are not allowed to start practice until August but we can do some 7-on-7 tournaments and I plan on having some NCAA tournaments at my home. Some of the kids do not have game systems and that is a problem I am currently trying to work out. I have met with most of the players parents and have informed them of my plan. I have several fund raising ideas in the works (car washes, lawn mowings, etc.) to try and raise some money and I am trying to start a booster club. Yes, you read that correctly. This team does not even have a booster club!

It is not going to be easy but with some hard work we will turn this program around. I have been a reader here for quite some time and there are some good football minds here. I am looking for any help I can get so please throw some ideas at me.

Thanks

Coach Kirby

d witty10 · 07-05-2011, 08:39 AM

look @ the multiple playbook. on ncaa11, i used that one, along w/ so. carolinas. U might 2 also incorporate a litttle oregon, nevada

seasprite · 07-05-2011, 08:41 AM

What high school?

Andre Kirby · 07-05-2011, 08:46 AM

seasprite,

I really don't feel comfortable putting that out there. Nothing against anyone but to me that seems a little too personal.

seasprite · 07-05-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Andre Kirby


	seasprite, I really don't feel comfortable putting that out there. Nothing against anyone but to me that seems a little too personal.

Oh ok just wondering, my family has been coaching Alabama high school football for over 60 years, just curious because this is the first time I have ever heard of a coach wanting to get coaching tips from a video sports gaming board. Wanted to see how this approach would translate into actual real life football.

IronVictory · 07-05-2011, 08:52 AM

Coach,

Good luck to you this season. I coach high school football in Georgia. I'm starting this year as a coordinator at a 1A school after spending time as an assistant at a pair of 5A schools (our largest division).

I do have some experience in starting a booster club. Last year I took over as HC for a men's lacrosse team that didn't have one (after the previous HC ran everything into the ground), and it was awesome to see something like that get built from the ground up. I know it will be a rewarding experience for you.

One idea I do have for you is a silent auction/trivia night dinner. We did that last year and made a good amount of money. The key is to get the booster club (and all the parents) on board with your plan. I'd start by having a couple of massive parent-info meetings.

PM me if you ever need a good sounding board. Hope I can help.

cap032 · 07-05-2011, 09:09 AM

Just a tip, Id be careful blitzing 6 that often. A blitz is most effective when it is disguised or a surprise. Nothing wrong with blitzing that often but it will be more effective if you mix it up. Maybe bring 6 one play then give the same look but drop the DE's into coverage, etc., etc. Watch some film of Alabamas D, Saban & Smart are masters of mixing it up and disquising blitzes. Good luck to you and best wishes.

WildeCane · 07-05-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by cap032


	Just a tip, Id be careful blitzing 6 that often. A blitz is most effective when it is disguised or a surprise. Nothing wrong with blitzing that often but it will be more effective if you mix it up. Maybe bring 6 one play then give the same look but drop the DE's into coverage, etc., etc. Watch some film of Alabamas D, Saban & Smart are masters of mixing it up and disquising blitzes. Good luck to you and best wishes.

its hs football unless u got the next peyton manning back there most teams run most of the time anyway...at least here in nj

07-05-2011, 08:26 AM	#1
Andre Kirby Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	I am a high school football coach this will be my first year of coaching high school football and I am going to use NCAA 12 to have my players learn my playbook. Perhaps some of you can offer up your best systems? I am a fan of the Mississippi State style of Spread. I'm thinking of mixing in some power sets (wishbone, power I, Maryland I, etc.) for short yardage situations. We will be a no huddle offense. My defense is not complex at all. I'm going to rush 6 80% of the time and only drop into zone on 3rd and 8 or more. I have been a fan of the NCAA series for several years now. A little history on the team I am taking over. We are a 3A school in Alabama. Our last winning season was 1987 (6-5). That was also the last year the program made the state playoffs. The school is 90% white. I want to make it fun for the guys. We are not allowed to start practice until August but we can do some 7-on-7 tournaments and I plan on having some NCAA tournaments at my home. Some of the kids do not have game systems and that is a problem I am currently trying to work out. I have met with most of the players parents and have informed them of my plan. I have several fund raising ideas in the works (car washes, lawn mowings, etc.) to try and raise some money and I am trying to start a booster club. Yes, you read that correctly. This team does not even have a booster club! It is not going to be easy but with some hard work we will turn this program around. I have been a reader here for quite some time and there are some good football minds here. I am looking for any help I can get so please throw some ideas at me. Thanks Coach Kirby

07-05-2011, 08:39 AM	#2
d witty10 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: planet earth	Re: I am a high school football coach look @ the multiple playbook. on ncaa11, i used that one, along w/ so. carolinas. U might 2 also incorporate a litttle oregon, nevada __________________ WHO DAT!

07-05-2011, 08:41 AM	#3
seasprite Phenom OVR: 27 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 8,998 Blog Entries: 1	Re: I am a high school football coach What high school?

07-05-2011, 08:46 AM	#4
Andre Kirby Rookie OVR: 0 Join Date: Jul 2011	Re: I am a high school football coach seasprite, I really don't feel comfortable putting that out there. Nothing against anyone but to me that seems a little too personal.

07-05-2011, 08:52 AM	#6
IronVictory Rookie OVR: 8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA	Re: I am a high school football coach Coach, Good luck to you this season. I coach high school football in Georgia. I'm starting this year as a coordinator at a 1A school after spending time as an assistant at a pair of 5A schools (our largest division). I do have some experience in starting a booster club. Last year I took over as HC for a men's lacrosse team that didn't have one (after the previous HC ran everything into the ground), and it was awesome to see something like that get built from the ground up. I know it will be a rewarding experience for you. One idea I do have for you is a silent auction/trivia night dinner. We did that last year and made a good amount of money. The key is to get the booster club (and all the parents) on board with your plan. I'd start by having a couple of massive parent-info meetings. PM me if you ever need a good sounding board. Hope I can help. __________________ --Auburn Football--2010 National Champions--

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07-05-2011, 09:09 AM	#7
cap032 Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: Jun 2011	Re: I am a high school football coach Just a tip, Id be careful blitzing 6 that often. A blitz is most effective when it is disguised or a surprise. Nothing wrong with blitzing that often but it will be more effective if you mix it up. Maybe bring 6 one play then give the same look but drop the DE's into coverage, etc., etc. Watch some film of Alabamas D, Saban & Smart are masters of mixing it up and disquising blitzes. Good luck to you and best wishes.

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