Summer Update
Well, we're almost halfway through with the summer session, so here are some thoughts on how it has been going so far.
The players, for the most part, seem to understand what we are trying to do schematically. I still think we need more technique work (I think we do a little too much just counting on an athlete's raw talent rather than teaching techniques well) so we'll have to budget more individual time and scale back on the 7-on-7 time. We've seen what we need to as far as the passing game: after this Friday's throwaround at Saugus we will be converting into a far more "game-authentic" practice strategy.
We are also beginning to run into the midsummer rut a little bit: the enthusiasm and energy has begun to fade, so we need to put things into the practice schedule to reinvigorate the players.
I am very, very happy with my staff this year. Last year at this time, the JV staff was very small and not nearly as skilled as it is now: I am quite pleased with the three assistants we have at this level.
Overall, things are going well. We are on schedule for play installation, review, and polish, and we are headed towards our motto: "Amateurs practice until they get it right: Wildcats practice until they cannot get it wrong."
Countdown until season opener versus Lancaster on 9/7: 72 days.
The players, for the most part, seem to understand what we are trying to do schematically. I still think we need more technique work (I think we do a little too much just counting on an athlete's raw talent rather than teaching techniques well) so we'll have to budget more individual time and scale back on the 7-on-7 time. We've seen what we need to as far as the passing game: after this Friday's throwaround at Saugus we will be converting into a far more "game-authentic" practice strategy.
We are also beginning to run into the midsummer rut a little bit: the enthusiasm and energy has begun to fade, so we need to put things into the practice schedule to reinvigorate the players.
I am very, very happy with my staff this year. Last year at this time, the JV staff was very small and not nearly as skilled as it is now: I am quite pleased with the three assistants we have at this level.
Overall, things are going well. We are on schedule for play installation, review, and polish, and we are headed towards our motto: "Amateurs practice until they get it right: Wildcats practice until they cannot get it wrong."
Countdown until season opener versus Lancaster on 9/7: 72 days.
