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 Key dates and Program Changes Questions

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

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.

IYF Board Structure

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.

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

IYF - Operating Philosophy

Youth Football 3-6 Grade

High School Football Grades 9-12

Bigger, Faster, Stronger Program

7th/8th Grade ERAVE Teams

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.

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 )

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Starting games

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

Game Charts

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

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

Key Dates - Continued

Irish Youth Football Night (Irish vs. Burnsville) September 9th

IYF Playoffs Begin September 24th Superbowl and Bowl Saturday is October 1st Equipment return that day at the fields

Questions

Questions Register yourself and your son at

rosemountfootball.com