Monday, July 17, 2017
Module 5 Reflections
On the practice field this week, our starting QB, head coach, and myself were working through a new pass play that we plan to install for this season. As we were installing the new play with him, I decided to put into practice a little of what I learned this week from Chapter 5 of Conquering the Content. Instead of limiting the opportunity to just teaching the concept itself, I interjected the thought process behind the "why" and also "how" we got there. I shared with our QB an idea that we decided would not be best, and the process of how we came to the conclusion that the play we are actually implementing will give us the greater chance for success. My reasoning for giving him the ideas that we decided to NOT go with was to help him understand the bigger picture and create an opportunity for more buy-in from him. Understanding other options may actually help when we do need to change. I believe our players will be able to provide intelligent suggestions and adjustments the more we help them see the navigation process it took to get to where we are.
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I am wondering if you think that would be a equally good approach in a group or with the whole team. I can see the benefit to what you did for the quarterback since e does need to have a good understanding of the plays and of the approach you are taking. Would you expect him to relay that confidence to the rest of the team? I am also wondering about the response. Was that approach appreciated or do they just want direction provided? Would there be a way to go through the process to get them to make the same decision? That way they have a full commitment.
ReplyDeleteI am not a coach but I think teachers can learn something from the coaching process.
I do think it is a good approach with the entire team. At the very least it will provide more context and increase motivation. I also do think that by practicing this approach with the QB is most important and that the other players on the offense will be affected by it. I have always received appreciation from players when we do a good job of explaining the thought process behind why we have decided to run certain plays.
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