Does your school have a head coach that is neither an offensive nor defensive coordinator? Do you think they should be?

 

 

I already know that NCC has that situation.

 

 

Besides game management, what do they contribute?

Does your school have a head coach that is neither an offensive nor defensive coordinator? Do you think they should be?

 

 

I already know that NCC has that situation.

 

 

Besides game management, what do they contribute?

 

It is very rare.

At Raceland, the head coach is the offensive coordinator, and an assistant is the defensive coordinator. But, I don't think this is the only way. I would say in a perfect situation, you would have a head coach, an offensive coordinator, and a defensive coordinator. But, I know not every school has the proper resources to do this. It takes a very good coaching staff, that is properly qualified. NCC, obviously, has the resources and is a program that is successful, thusly supporting my argument.

 

My argument for a head coach, OC, and DC are multi-fold, and like I said is not the only way, and is not possible for some programs. Some points:

1. With an OC that person can concentrate only on offense, it has been proved in the business world that if a person specializes then their performance in that field improves dramatically. The OC can learn as much as possible about the type of offense that the team runs, breaking down every aspect of each and every play. The OC can study the defense of the upcoming opponent and analyze what aspect of the offense will work best against that defense.

2. Likewise, the DC can do the same as above. Concentrate on the defense only and increase success, learn as much as possible about the defense the team runs, and scout the offense that the upcoming opponent is running and how to stop it.

3. The head coach, in a situation where they have an OC and a DC, can concentrate on organization of the practice schedule, motivation, and preparing the OC and DC. More of a resource. The HC can coach the OC and DC, and let them coach their respective speciality. Providing the OC and DC with the information needed for the upcoming game. I can even see the HC coaching the special teams. That way you a coach for the offense, a coach for the defense, and coach for the special teams, all specialized in one facet of the game and basically separated from the other aspects of the game.

The HC has responsibilities in the game, coaching ST, and managing the game, such as time outs.

 

I know that some HC want to run the offense or the defense, and that may be the best for their team. The above opinion is just what I think would be the best case scenario, if the school has the ability to have, basically, three head coaches on staff.

Trinity

I think Newport's HC is just that! He 's not Def. nor Off. of coordinater, he just oversees all aspects. Good luck Wildcats!

Daviess County

Owensboro

Does your school have a head coach that is neither an offensive nor defensive coordinator? Do you think they should be?

 

 

I already know that NCC has that situation.

 

 

Besides game management, what do they contribute?

 

I guess just for kicks and giggles, I'll play along. How many D-I college teams have the head coach serve as a coordinator as well? How many in the league do it?

 

At the high school level, I know Mueller has done it. This just in, they've been pretty good.

 

NCC may have some good assistants that can handle the offense/defense play calling. Not a thing in the world wrong with that. I'll go out on a limb and bet that's were Yeagle got his start. Turned out pretty well for the Tigers.

Frankfort High School......