MACLAY SCHOOL

FOOTBALL COACHES

MANUAL

2007

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 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

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 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.

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 MACLAY SCHOOL
FOOTBALL PLAYER
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

I. 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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

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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.

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 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.

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 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-to-
face‟ 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

1 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. Do not accept anything less than perfection. Do not overlook a thing.

8. HUSTLE! - Enthusiasm breeds enthusiasm!

9. 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 opponent‟s 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. Go over personnel for the week

VIII. Present scout report to staff

IX. Staff: posts 2 or 3 game tendencies, spend time studying the tendencies

XI. Break

XII. Set Defense

XIII. Set offense

XIV. Make out Monday‟s workout schedule

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MARAUDER IN-SEASON PRACTICE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY (A SCHEDULE)

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

I. Specialist: QB, WR, deep snappers, and kickers,

All others offensive fundamentals by position

4:00 II. Stretch & Agilities (5)

4:05 III. Run Offense (1st and 2nd Team) vs. Opponent Defense (30)
- 30 plays
- live, stay on feet

4:35 IV. Special Teams - Extra Point Field Goal/ and Block (10)

4:45 V. Break (5)

4:50 VI. Group Defense vs. Opponent Offense (30)

A) Forcing Unit - fundamentals, schemes vs. opponent
B) Secondary - pass skeleton vs. opponents pass

5:20 VII. Special Teams - Punt Team (10)

5:30 VIII. Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (30)

- 30 plays
- live, stay on feet

6:00 IX. Finish

TUESDAY Full Pads (4:00-6:00pm)

US Weightlifting – Lowerbody @ 3:30pm
MS Studyhall 3:15-3:45pm

I. Specialist: QB, WR, deep snappers, and kickers,

All others offensive fundamentals by position

4:00 II. Stretch & Agilities (5)

4:05 III. Offensive Fundamentals (10)

4:15 IV. Pass Offense vs. Opponents Defense (7 on 7) 30 mins.

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 - minimum 30 plays, OL & DL Pass Rush/Pro

4:45 V. Special Teams - Kick-Off Team (10)

4:55 VI. Break (5)

5:00 VII. Group Defense vs. Opponent Offense (20)

A) Forcing Unit - fundamentals, schemes vs. opponent
B) Secondary - pass skeleton vs. opponents pass

5:20 VIII. Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (30)

5:50 IX.. Special Teams - Punt Return (10)

6:00 X. Finish

WEDNESDAY “TEAM DAY”

Full Pads (3:30-5:30pm)
Athletic Period 1:45-2:30pm Weight room - Upperbody
MS Studyhall 2:30-3:30

I. Specialists

4:00 II. Stretch & Agilities (5)

4:05 III. Special Teams - Kick-off Return (10)

4:15 IV. Run Offense (1st and 2nd Team) vs. Opponent Defense (30)
- 30 plays
- live, stay on feet

4:45 V. Break (5)

4:50 VI. Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (30)

5:20 VII. Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (30)

5:50 VIII.. Special Teams - Punt Block/Return (10)

6:00 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 I. Stretch & Agilities (10)

4:10 II. Individual (10)

4:20 III. Group (10)

4:30 IV. Team Offense (10, then Team Defense (10)

4:50 V. PRE-GAME Routine (10)

5:00 III. Substitution Checks for all units: offense, defense, and special teams (20)
*KICK THE FIELD SCRIPT!

5:20 IV. Two-Minute Drill (20)

5:30 V. Polish Game shoes and Helmet

5:45 V. Helmet Awards Ceremony: followed by additional film study

6:00 VI. 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 Game Day

3:30pm Offense/Defense Review Film

4:30pm Pre-Game Meal and Movie
6:00pm Tape/Dress
6:45pm Warm-up
7:30pm Have Fun

SATURDAY “LACTIC Acid” workout, followed by Friday Night‟s 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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