"End of the Regular Season - Pre Playoff" entry.

Aftershock SSR Flag Football Team 2012

I can't beleive that I have gone a whole season without documenting my teams successes and failures.  I did blog after the first game but then life went into overdrive and the ideas just got bundled up and I forgot.  So here is my "End of the Regular Season - Pre Playoff" entry.

As a coach I can say that this season seems to have gone by way faster than last season and I am happy to say that I did see some great improvement in my players.  As a parent, I can say that I saw my son run a couple of touchdowns in for the team, catch some passes and even get a big 20 yard gain out of nowhere.  Those are the moments that obviously carry a little extra weight for me.  I also realized that coaching is more difficult when there are too many Chiefs and not enough indians.  I had a blow up on the field for the first time against my assistant coach and in the end after the game was over and the dust had settled, we both realized that we are both very passionate about the game and sometimes we just butt heads.

This season also gave me a unique experience to be a part of a game that ended in a Tie.  All I can say about that is that, "It sucked".  Now, we are getting ready for the playoffs that start two weeks before my birthday weekend .  It's time for me to turn on the Del Campo Scowl & whip these kids into football shape.  I'll be practicing my speech and watching as many football movies as possible tonight and tomorrow before the game on Saturday.  

I told the kids during a game where it was obvious that we were just not going to win that I didn't mind losing as long as they gave me their all... Now, it's time to explain to them what I meant was in the regular season... During the Playoffs, It's Put up or go home.  I don't want to go home. I want to go to the Super Bowl.  

I'll be back in a few days with an update...

Coach

Great First Game of the Season

Our Defense is relentless! Check out all 3 players passed their blockers!

Well, after a long break between last season and NFL Flag Football season, Suntree Viera Flag Football is back! I had such a great first FULL day back out on the fields today!

As a parent, I have to start this entry by saying that I am so proud of my kids! Both of them are such special players!  Even though I only coach one of them right now, I am so happy to be able to see them both play and just shine out there on the field.

As a coach, it's always great to have the supportof all my players and team parents! I really think that the team came together nicely today especially since we were missing two players.  The kids really pulled together and worked well, espeically towards the end when we needed it the most! I challenged my son this season to really push himself even harder and make even more of an impact on the field.  He delivered big time!  He asked me to let him run the ball near the goal line and he did what he does best on offense; he ran over everyone in front of him and scored a TD that put us ahead!  The look of happiness and pride on his face was AWESOME! Then he continued to rock the defensive side of the game! 

My new QB did his job nicely! He ran for a TD & threw the ball and even had an interception!  My new players performed very well.  My returning players have improved so much.  One of my players leadership skills were on point today!

I can't wait until our next game!

One really great thing about this season is that there are 6 teams in the Super Senior Division.  I love this because it creates a lot more competition.  

I feel really good about our team.  We have very good teams in the Super Senior division and I am looking forward to the season.  

This is just what we needed for our first game! Healthy competition and a big W to start off the season!

Till the next entry.

Coach

Time for some Football!

That's my son diving for the flag!

It's here! It's finally here! Football season is back! 

I'm so excited about it! I have 4 new players coming on to my Super Senior Flag Football team and it's going to be a great season! 

This off season was tough because I lost my Center, My star Running Back and don't have a designated Quarterback, but, I have been keeping my mind open to the possibility of a totally different team and a totally different strategy so all I can say is that this is going to be a short post because I need to find my playbook and start getting ready for the first week of practice!

WOOHOO!! I am SOOOO Ready for some Football!!!

Coach

Summer Time

Summer Time 

Football Season is almost here.  Actually, it's approaching rather quickly! I have taken on the responsibility of Flag Coordinator and that means that I get to help the Flag Director with EVERYTHING related to the Flag Football this season.  I am really excited about this opportunity and even though I know it's going to require some extra hours on Saturday's I am okay with that.


There is a Football camp this weekend and I get to help out with it on Saturday.  My sons are both attending even though I am sure that they would rather be home playing video games and I totally understand that.  Luckily for them, I didn't give them a choice.  They are going to go and start getting mentally ready for the season.  


It's been an interesting off-season so far.  I just found out that my Center isn't returning. I am still uncertain if one of my start offensive players will be returning and I don't have a Quarterback yet.  It's a coaches nightmare not knowing what they will have.  


The good news is that the league will be holding an Evaluation day where the league can scout out some of the players and make sure that certain teams aren't "stacked".  I am looking forward to that day.  


It's really interesting to be vested in this program knowing that there is a future for my children as long as they work hard and keep motivated.  Summer break is a difficult time to be doing all this, but it is what it is.  


Time to start getting ready for some football.  


Coach 

Online Registration is here

Click here for the Registration Form

Football Season is just around the corner. Time to get registered early!!! The Suntree Viera Youth Football League's online registration is up & running!! There will also be the In-Person registration Saturday, April  7, 2012 from 11:30 - 3:30 at the Beef O' Brady's on the corner of Viera Blvd & Murrell Rd.

For more information check out SVYFL

New Suntree Viera Football Website

  

Suntree Viera Youth Football League Website 

I am very excited to be part of the Suntree Viera Youth Football League's Board of directors.  This is going to be a pretty short post.  We have a new website up & running & will be completely up to date by April 1st. *no, that's not a joke.  Open Registration begins April 1, 2012 & April 7th we have the big ALL DAY Sign up at the Beef O' Brady's in Viera.  It's going to be a great season.  I'm looking forward to this!

An "OFF DAY"

Good Sportsmanship is Very important

Well, you can't win them all. It's been said that sometimes, a loss is just what a team needs to wake them up. If that's the case my team should be "bright-eyed & bushy tail" next week.  We did not play very well today but at the same time NFL Flag football is just for fun right?  I am supposed to say, "Yes". However, I can't.  Simply because the kids, coaches & parents all keep score.  


The thing that upset me most today wasn't even on the field.  It was a parent threatening to take her kid home if her son wasn't going to play.  This happened at the BEGINNING of the 2nd quarter. REALLY!? WOW!


Either way, we did have an interception, some good runs and a good drive to start off the game.  I can't be upset about that.  It's only the 2nd game. Next week we have a double-header so this weeks practice will be way more disciplined!  That's for sure! 


That's it. That's all I got for this week. Here's a good picture from today...


-Coach

First game of NFL Flag 2012 is a W! (even if it’s an UNOFFICIAL Win)*

Pre-Game Warm ups

Alright! A new year is here and my new NFL Flag team has their first game under their belts.  There is nothing better than playing football during the winter!  I started this blog to keep people informed about my journey of coaching my sons on the football field and so far I have gained so much more from that journey than I thought possible.  It’s one thing to see your own kids succeed because you are training them but when other parents tell you how much you’re influencing their kids, it makes it even more rewarding. 

I was lucky when getting ready for this short NFL Flag season to have seven returning starters from my regular season as well as having my youngest son “Play up” to the next level with the older kids.  I also have two kids that are new to football but that have lots of potential. 

The great thing about NFL Flag is that the games are quick and there isn’t real score keeping. *officially that is.  I mean; kids, keep score, parents, coaches, family members do but the league doesn’t.  The rules are different in NFL Flag which means that I have had to come up with new and exciting ways to coach the kids to learn how to use their hands.  90% of the game is passing so learning how to catch a football while running a route is very important. 

That’s one reason that I was so excited to have so many returning kids who have worked together and know my style and are eager to learn more about football.  I am also excited to have my two returning coordinators back with me to make the games go by so much easier.  

Now, in the midst of all this “Tebowmania” I think it is fitting that our first game was against the Broncos.  The Broncos did score once and the kid who did it, did in fact, “TEBOW” in the end zone. Now, I didn’t see it, but I am sure it was great.  I’ve told my kids that they can spike the ball, do the “Discount Double-Check” or whatever other celebration they want as long as it’s not the river dance.  My team went for the jumping chest bumps.  Good for them. Just in case you were wondering, we scored twice! *Unofficially, we won the game. Eagles are now 1-0 for the 8 game Season.  We have 2 weeks of double-headers so I have to come up with a pretty easy and fast paced game plan in order to keep the “W’s” coming. More to come next week! 

-Coach

Getting Ready for a New Season

Well, after a short but enjoyable break from a wonderful Flag football season, NFL Flag is about to start today with my teams first practice.  When I was deciding what team to pick for this season, I had to take into consideration that some teams would be accounted for and that some teams would be more popular than others.  Also, I was thinking that it would be great if my sons could have new jerseys for their collection. 

My boys saw the Eagles play the Giants last season in what turned out to be a really exciting game so it was a no-brainer.  Let's be the Eagles.  I mean, they were labeled "the dream team" at the beginning of the season right?! So, tonight I get to pass out jerseys and reconnect with some of my players from our regular season.  We have 2 new players that have never played football and I am excited to see what they can do.  

The other great thing is that we finally have some football weather.  It's cold outside which means that it will be great out on the field! I am looking forward to getting out there and rocking and rolling with these kids.  I will have several returning starters back with me and they will continue to be with me for the regular flag football season for the last season of my oldest son's flag career before he and several of his friends make the jump to tackle.  I am really excited about that!

So, once again, I get to wear my coaches hat.  I get to strap on my whistle and grab the playbook out! It's gonna be a great, quick, short season.  8 games in 6 weeks.  Lots of passing and oh yeah, some trick plays. *(I love NFL FLAG)

Oh, yeah... I'm ready for some football!!!

-Coach