The
Falcon Football
Coaches Handbook
“If you can live without coaching... You should
NOT BE ONE”
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© Coach Tim Klingbeil
Coaching Philosophy
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3.
4.
5.
Master the fundamentals.
Always be prepared.
Never stop working.
Be assignment sound.
Place players in the best
possible situation for
success.
6. Run the ball and STOP the
Run.
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Playing Time it is about…
a Falcon Thing.
Lets say its me and you are playing
the same position, and I’m the older
guy and you’ve got talent. I’m going
to teach you what I know to try and
beat me out. I want you to take my
position, because if you take it, we
will be a better team. If not, when I
leave, you’ll be smart enough to get it
done. That’s what “A Falcon
Thing” means. No matter what, I
want the best players on the field.
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Loyalty
“When we are debating an
issue, loyalty means giving me
your honest opinion, whether you
think Ill like it or not.
Disagreement, at this stage,
stimulates us. But once a decision
has been made, the debate. From
that point on, loyalty means
executing the decision as if it were
your own.
- Colin Powell
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Falcon Pyramid
Competitive
Fundamental
Football
Pride
Preparation
Respect
Intensity
Discipline
Effort
Repetition
of fundamental skills
Fundamentals
Blocking, Tackling & Teamwork
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Winning Comes Second
It is our job as coaches to ensure that
the players we coach are better people
when they leave us, from when they
arrived. We want to create winners on the
field, but more importantly, winners in the
game of life. 20 years from now our players
are not going to remember the scores of
their games. They are not going to
remember the offensive or defensive
schemes we employed. What they are
going to remember is the journey and the
time spent together.
Tim Klingbeil
763-639-7704
[email protected]
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2017 Schedule
Date Location Opponent
9/1 H
Goodhue
9/8 A
Hayfield
9/18 H
Blooming
9/22 A
Rushford
9/ 29 H
Kingsland
10/6 A
Southland
10/13 H
Fillmore
10/18 A
JWP
10/23
10/28
11/4
11/11
11/18
11/25
Theme
Dads Night
Faculty Appreciation
Homecoming
Senior/Parents Night
Section 1A
Section 1A Semis
Section 1A Final
State Tournament
State Semis
1A State Championship
High Seed
High Seed
RCTC
TBD
US Bank Stadium
US Bank Stadium
Coaching Staff
Rules
 Role Models: Coaches like it or not we are role models to these young men. They
will look up to us. Carry your self in a professional manner at all times while with
your players. Avoid swearing and inappropriate conversations. Basically if you
would not do it in front of your grandmother than do not do it in front of the
players.
 Negative Chemicals: Do not chew tobacco in front of the players. Also do not
discuss alcohol in front of the players. Be a role model.
 Conduct with Officials: Do not torment officials. Do not complain about calls,
once its done its done. Failure scapegoats are as old as humanity do not let them
be a part of us
 Conduct with Opponents: Show respect for our opponents at all times. Show it
during, before and after the game. No taunting, jarring or fighting with our
opponents.
 Social Media: We live in an era where there is social media. Everyone is one cell
phone picture, facebook post or tweet away from downfall. Let it be understood
that anything ones post on facebook or tweets on twitter is the same as standing
up in a room and yelling it. If you are not wiling to say it there DO NOT say it on
line. It still travels and perhaps even more so online.
 Disagreements: As coaches we are not always going to agree on everything. If a
disagreement takes place it must not take place in front of the players. They must
not see division on our coaching staff.
 Dress: Coaches are to where our coaching shirt and khakis during all games.
When cold weather comes we team jackets that will be issued. We want all
coaches to look professional on the sideline during games.
 Personal Conduct: Do nothing to bring shame or embarrassment to Falcon
Football.
For the Coaches
“There are little eyes upon you and they’re
watching night and day, and there little ears that
quickly take every word you say. There are little
hands all eager to do anything you do. And little
boys who dreaming of the day he’ll be like you.
You are the little fellow’s idol you are the wisest
of the wise. In his little mind about you, no
suspicions ever arise. He believes in you
devoutly, holds all that you say and do; He will
say and do in your way when he’s grownup like
you. There’s a wide-eyed little fellow who
believes you are always right, and his ears are
always open, and he watches day and night. You
are setting an example every day in all you do, for
the little boy whose waiting to grow up to be just
like you.”
Ego Check
1. Do you have a relationship with your team, or do they
have one with you?
2. After a loss do you look for the scapegoat?
3. Are you willing to try new things and work with others
to help you in areas where you might not be as strong?
4. Do you listen to suggestions from others?
5. Are others afraid to bring anything to your attention
because you have freaked out in the past?
6. Do you belittle/humiliate/embarrass others?
7. Are you a man of your word?
8. Will you sit at a table & socialize with an opposing
coach?
9. Do you give others the credit after victories?
10. Do you say "I" or "we" when talking about your
team?
11. If you were forced to choose … it is an unfair choice
but if you had to … A win or turning around the life of
one player on your team … which one do you choose?
• In the end, is it REALLY about the kids?
• Or is it about you? Your program? Your job …?
Coaching
Responsibilities
Coach
Klingbeil
Coach
Borgschatz
Coach
Hoch
Coach
Kuntz
Coach
Jeffery
Coach
Hager
Coaching :
- Head Coach
- Offensive
Coordinator
- Offensive Line
- Punt Team
- FG
- Strength
Program
- Film During
Practice
Coaching:
- TE’s
- Defensive Line
- Punt Return
- JV Defensive
Coordinator
Coaching:
Coaching :
- Asst. JV
- Offensive Line
Weight Room
- Defensive Line
- Outside LB’s
- Asst. Film
During Practice
- Asst. Backfield
Coaching:
-Defensive
Coordinator
- Backfield
- KOR
- Defensive
Backs
- KO
- Hands Team
- Onside Kicks
Coaching:
- JV Head Coach
- JV Offensive
Coordinator
- JV Weight
Room
- Inside
Linebackers
- Fly Backs
- FG Block
Admin :
- Film & Video
- Fundraising
- College
Recruitment
- Equipment
Inventory
- Website
- Discipline
- Goal boards
- Update player
of the week
board
Admin :
- Locker Room
Supervision
- Equipment
Issues Season
- Make sure
equipment shed
is put away right
Admin :
- Academic
failing list
- School
discipline
reporter
- Over see
managers with
water
Admin :
- Knock Down
Pick Up List
- Catch them
doing something
right
Admin :
- Star Hand Outs
- Make sure
equipment shed
is put away
right
- Monitor
sweepers
(Locker room,
outside and
shed)
Admin:
- Attendance at
practice
- Catch them
doing
something right
HUDL
- Off. Form
- Motion
- Off. Play
- Def. Front
- Coverage
- Stunt
- Blitz
HUDL
- Opponent
Rusher
- Opponent WR
HUDL
- Result
- Play Type
HUDL
HUDL
- Make sure your - Opp. Down &
sons watch HUDL Distance
- Opp.
Gain/Loss
- Pass Zone
HUDL
- Tag All Opp.
Kicks
-Look for Fakes
Coaching
Responsibilities
Coach
Klingbeil
Coach
Borgschatz
Coach
Hoch
Coach
Kuntz
Coach
Jeffery
Coach
Hager
Practice :
-Total Program
- Team Offense
-Team Offensive
Subs
-OL Drills
- Punt
-Team FG
- Scout Offensive
Inside Run
-Scout Offense
- Scout KOR
- Scout Punt
Practice :
- Asst. Scout
Defense
- KO Scout Right
Side
-TE Drills
- Def. inside Run
- DL Drills
- KO Scout Right
Side
- Scout Punt
Return/Block
Practice :
- Backs Not
Carrying Out
Fakes
-OLB Drills
- Backfield Drills
- Team Down &
Distance Chains
- Asst. Scout Off.
-Scout Offensive
Skelly
Practice :
- KO Scout Left
Side
- Scout Punt
Return
- Team Warm
Up
- Asst. OL Drills
- Asst. DL Drills
Practice :
- Defensive
Back Drills
- Backfield
Drills
- Offensive
Skelly
-Team
Defensive Subs
- Defensive
Skelly
- Scout
Defensive Skelly
- KOR
- KO
- Team Defense
Practice :
- Fly Back Drills
- MLB Drills
- Team FG Block
- Scout KOR &
Rabbits
- Team Ball
Placement
Game: Sideline
- Head Set
- Total Program
- Set up field for
home games
- Offensive Play
Calling
Game: Box
- Head Set
- Head Phones
Testing
- Press Box
Spotter (Drawer)
- Special Teams
Counter
- Eye in the sky
box
Game: Box
Head Set :
- Press Box
Spotter
(Watcher)
- Special Teams
Counter
- Eye in sky back
half
- Gear put away
right inside
Game: Sideline
- Quality
Control
- Equ. problems
on the field
- Shed put away
after game
- Play clock
- Get back
coach
Game: Sideline
- Head Set
- Defensive Play
Calling
- Major Injuries
- Special Teams
- Shed put away
after game
Game: Sideline
- Head Set
- Offensive Play
Charter
- Defensive Play
Charter
- Shed put away
after game