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Irish Youth Football

Irish Youth Football . Coaches Meeting July 25, 2011. * TRADITION *TEAMWORK *COMMUNITY. Meeting Agenda. Welcome and Introductions Program Overview Comments from Jeff Erdmann-RHS Mini-Camp Combine Week Practice and Games Safety Rules and Regulations

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Irish Youth Football

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  1. Irish Youth Football Coaches Meeting July 25, 2011 * TRADITION *TEAMWORK *COMMUNITY

  2. Meeting Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • Program Overview • Comments from Jeff Erdmann-RHS • Mini-Camp • Combine Week • Practice and Games • Safety • Rules and Regulations • Key dates and Program Changes • Questions

  3. Ken VanOverbeke • Rosemount resident since 2001 • RAAA coach since 2001 • Coached in this league for 5 seasons, 3 sons have played in the program. • RHS football coach since 2001 • Coached RAAA- numerous sports for many years

  4. Irish Football Program • Comments from High School Coach Jeff Erdmann • Glory is achieved when the many come together to form that which is invincible - the power of ONE. • Emphasize improvement and fun aspects to football. • All body types needed in football and bodies can change dramatically in the teen years.

  5. IYF Board Structure

  6. Program Overview • Irish Youth Football is comprised of four divisions • 3/4 & 5/6 Grade In House League (Junior and Senior) • Teams compete against other teams within the program • Very competitive in the senior division • Goal is to provide your family and your son with a great experience by teaching them the game and a love for the sport. • 7th and 8th Grade SSYFL Teams • Teams compete in a south metro league at grade level • Goal is to expose athletes to a higher level of play. • 5/6th grade supports our SSYFL program.

  7. IYF - Operating Philosophy • The philosophy of this program is based on player development and competition • We want our kids to have a great experience • Work hard- encourage good work habits • Teamwork- make new friends, be positive • Be prepared- show them • Be good sports- talk about this before games • Be good winners- be humble • Be good losers- “its not the end of the world” • Be competitive- always play hard • Each player is valued and will improve • Goal is to have returning players

  8. IYF - Operating Philosophy High School Football Grades 9-12 Bigger, Faster, Stronger Program 7th/8th Grade ERAVE Teams Youth Football 3-6 Grade

  9. IYF - Operating Philosophy • What are coaches responsible for? • Yourself • Your players • Your parents • Your Attitude Remember- we are all on the same team in the end. Rosemount.

  10. Responsibility of Coaches • Be prepared for each practice & game • Over communicate with parents • Don’t just coach your son or the stars of the team. Develop every kid in some aspect • Play by the rules, please do not look for loop holes in the rules as they are written and intended • Mentorship of one rookie coach • Do not coach for personal gratification, coach for the kids • Gain experience to return for the next season • Appoint a sideline manager ( email me their name )

  11. Irish Youth FootballMini-Camp • Purpose • Allows valuable training for our kids and coaches before the evaluations. • Run by the High School Coaches and Players • All volunteer time – No fees • Introduction to tackle football for our new kids • Development for all of our kids • Please show up at least 20 minutes before your time slot

  12. Irish Youth FootballCombine Week • Purpose • Chance to evaluate each player to facilitate equal distribution of players. We measure: • Speed • Drills- 20, 40, Nebraska, Irish agility • Contact Day’s: Monday and Tuesday, August 2-3 • 5 Stations, bring a chair and a clip board • Take good notes • Have a grade on every player • Co-Coaches split up • Meet with your co- coach when completed • We have a new rating form for players

  13. Draft/ Team Formation • This is a FUN night !! • Each coach will rate and send me their suggested draft slots for the other coach’s kids before the draft • Draft round and number slot in that round • Example - Round 2 middle, high or low • You will not rate and slot your own kid • Be honest- • Kids will be slotted before the draft • Be prepared ( meet with your co coach prior to draft ) • Take 4th and 6th graders first • No 3rd grade players will be 1st rounders

  14. Irish Youth FootballPractice Outline • Warm Up • Full Team Drills- split up, rotate • Blocking • Tackling • Agility Drills • FIND A CENTER or 2 ! Take snaps with QB • Team Defense- responsibilities for each position • Team Offense- repetition is best • Special Teams • 1 a week • Fun/Conditioning

  15. IYF Practice Recommendations • Plan ahead – Time is limited! • 4 activities per week • Includes Game Nights • 2 hrs. during Summer • 1.5 hrs. after school starts • Run plays and work on fundamentals • Take frequent water breaks if its hot • Be consistent – Repetition is good • Keep control of practice

  16. Irish Youth FootballOther Recommendations • By end of 1st practice • Huddle up and Run a play • Schedule scrimmage by the end of week 1 • 2-3 prior to first game • Get your special teams organized early • Small Teams - Get parents involved • Hold Dummies • Play Defense • Get a 3rd parent involved • Chart Plays – RB carries during game • Help with practice • Have a team party

  17. Referees • Drew Storley – High School contact • John Huot – IYF contact • We will add a third referee for 5th / 6th • Starting games

  18. Key Rules • Key Rules: (Review the Handbook) • Playing Time- start and play on O or D, 1 special team (kickoff or kick return) • Ball Carry Rule- atleast 2 carries every eligible game. Give your RB chart to the other team. • Weight Limits • Line Formations • Stoppage of Clock • Kick off Rule – Front Line

  19. Game Charts

  20. Field Space • Field Space: • We have a contract for Shannon Park all season !!! • We do not have contracts for any other locations • Try to practice in the same area • Clean up after yourself • Parking

  21. Key Dates • Mini-Camp • July 31st, 2011 • Evaluation (combine) week and Draft • August 1-2 Evals • Practices Begin • August 7th or 8th • Pictures • TBD • Irish Varsity/Youth Scrimmage • August 24th

  22. Key Dates - Continued • Irish Youth Football Night (Irish vs. Burnsville) September 9th • IYF Playoffs Begin September 24th • Superbowland Bowl Saturday is October 1st • Equipment return that day at the fields

  23. Questions • Questions • Register yourself and your son at rosemountfootball.com

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