VICTORY CHRISTIAN

ACADEMY

FOOTBALL COACHES

MANUAL 2010

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 The General Coaching Philosophy
Of
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOOTBALL

Our 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. We 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.
We believe that the coaching staff and program should be very
well organized so that there is very little wasted time. We 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, we 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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 VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOOTBALL PLAYER
GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

I. OVERALL PHILOSOPHY:
a. Academics come first.
b. In football, God, then 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: VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 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 VICTORY CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY 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
DEFENSIVE AND OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Orange Linebackers and QBs in Run Game

II. Joe Salvato

Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Defensive Line Coach
Extra Point Block and Field Goal Block Units

III. TBA
Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Offensive Line
Xpt and FG Units

IV. Larry Derringer

Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
WRs and DBs
Kick-off Return Units

V. Terrance Moore
Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Running back Coach
Punt Units

VI. Ron Bradish

Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Blue Linebacker Coach
Kick-off Units

VII. Grady Morrell

Assignments: VARSITY ASSISTANT COACH
Defensive Back Coach
Punt Return Units

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General Duties
1. Program Organization.
2. Game Plan Coordinator.
3. Practice Plan by segment.
4. Defensive/Offensive Game Plans.
5. Notebook Coordinators.
6. Scholastic Checks.
7. Public Relation.
8. Equipment by segment.

Specific Duties
1. Morale Coordinator.
2. Position Meetings (game plan and strategy).
3. Personnel Evaluation of players.
4. Discipline by segment.
5. Player Counseling.
6. Parents.
7. Attend all Staff Meetings.
8. Attend all Squad Meetings.
9. Attend all Practices.

COACHING RELATIONSHIPS

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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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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 genera

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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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 VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
FOOTBALL PROGRAM ORGANIZATION
2010

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,
and 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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 In-Season Practice Schedule Fall 2010
MONDAY Full Pads (4:00-6:00 pm)
Scouting Report and Film @3:15pm

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)

Weightlifting – Lower body @ 3:15pm

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.

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

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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”

Half Pads (4:00-5:30pm)
Study hall 3:00-3:45pm

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 (20)
- 30 plays
- live, stay on feet

4:35 V. Break (5)

4:40 VI. Team Defense vs. Opponents Offense (20)

5:00 VII. Pass Offense (2 huddles) vs. Opponent Defense (20)

5:20 VIII.. Special Teams - Punt Block/Return (10)

5:30 IX. Finish

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THURSDAY Shorts & Helmets
Weight room (Upper body) 3:15-3:45pm

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)

4:40 V. PRE-GAME Routine (10)

4:50 III. Substitution Checks for all units (20)

*KICK THE FIELD SCRIPT!

5:10 IV. Two-Minute Drill (20)

5:30 V. Polish Game Shoes and Helmet

5:40 V. Helmet Awards Ceremony

5:50 VI. Check equipment and pack bags/lockers

POST PRACTICE: TEAM “UNITY” DINNER AND MOVIE AT FIELDHOUSE

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 the Shotgun Zone Fly Spread it is the
offense that will best utilize our personnel.
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 will be the Multiple Mated front it is the defense
that will best utilize our personnel.

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

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system of defense than size or speed -- can be developed.

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