Finding the winning edge

Finding the Winning Edge
	DEDICATION
	ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
	CONTENTS
	FOREWORD
	INTRODUCTION
	PART I EXPERIENCES AND VALUES
		Chapter 1 Putting Things into Historical Perspective
			Springboard to a Career in Coaching
			Following the Dream
			The Dreams Comes True
		Chapter 2 Doing What Comes Naturally
			Understanding the Meaning of True Competition
				True Competition
				Inspirational Events
				Overcoming Adversity
	PART II THE ORGANIZATION
		Chapter 3 Understanding the Role of a Head Coach
			Being a Teacher
			Setting Standards of Performance and Behavior
			Managing People
				Working With Players
			Managing Time
			Managing the Communications Process
				Communicating With Your Players
				Interacting With Other Individuals
			Developing a Network of Personal Counsel and Support
			Keeping the Big Picture
			Making a Difference
				A Bell-Curve Distribution
		Chapter 4 Developing a Successful Organizational Structure
			Establishing a Single Source of Authority
			Recognizing the Inevitability of Change
			Identifying the Parameters of an Effective Organizational Structure
			Establishing a Plan for Structuring the Organization
			Making People the Heart of the Organization
			Establishing Organizational Responsibilities
			Establishing Sub-Group, Special Project Units
				Negotiation Team
				Acquisition Team (Free Agents)
			Keeping the Focus on the Product
			Maintaining Confidentiality Within the Organization
		Chapter 5 Organizing the Staff
			Identifying the Desired Qualifications of Staff Members
			Considering Former Players as Assistant Coaches
			Interviewing Candidates for the Staff
			The Interview Process
			Determining Staff Assignments
			Profiles of a Working Staff
			Monitoring the Assistant Coaches
			Giving Younger Coaches an Opportunity
				Assigning Specific Coaching Duties
				The Responsibilities of the Offensive Coaching Staff
				The Size of the Coaching Staff
				All Coaches Are Not Equally Talented
			Taking Future Staffing Needs Into Account
			Establishing the Head Coach's Meeting Schedule
			Creating an Effective Staff Communications Network
			Facilitating Staff Transition
				Staff Self-Esteem
				Anti-Tampering
			Dealing with a Poorly Performing Staff Member
	PART III THE PEOPLE
		Chapter 6 Evaluating players
			Evaluating Players who are Currently on the Roster
			Using Coaches as Talent Evaluators
			Identifying Workout Criteria for the Scouting Process
			Establishing Evaluation Tools
				40-Yard Sprint
				Vertical Jump
				Bench Press
				The Wunderlich
				Medical History
				Personal Interview
			Evaluating Players by Position
				Wide Receivers
				Tight End
				Offensive Tackle
				Offensive Guard
				Center
				Quarterback
				Fullback
				Halfback
				Defensive Tackles
				Defensive Ends
				Outside Linebackers
				Inside/Middle Linebacker
				Cornerback
				Safeties
			Determining the Future Dynamics of Player Profiles in the NFL
		Chapter 7 Acquiring Talented Players
			The NFL Draft
				Identifying a 'Good' Draft Choice
				Deciding When Enough is Enough
			Free Agency
			Trades
			The Twenty Percent Failure Factor
			Determining the Future Dynamics of Player Acquisitions
		Chapter 8 Developing Players
			Developing Draft Choices
			Coming of Age as a Professional
			Developing the Quarterback
			Understanding What it Takes to be a Great Quarterback
			Identifying the Key Qualities of a Quarterback
			Determining a Teaching Progression
				The Basic Fundamentals of the Quarterback Position
				Developing the Quarterback in the Classroom
				Developing the Quarterback on the Practice Field
				Developing the Quarterback in the Off-Season
				Developing the Quarterback During the Season
				Developing the Quarterback in the World League
				Endnotes
		Chapter 9 Handling the Pro Athlete
			Understanding the Athlete in the 1990s
			Promoting Sound Player Relations
				Dealing with Diversity in the Locker Room
			Dealing with Substance Abuse
			Dealing with Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse
			Developing Player Assistance Programs
			Dealing with Players Who Leave the Game
			Determining the Future Dynamics of Player Relations
	PART IV THE GAME
		Chapter 10 Designing a Winning Game Plan
			Identifying and Implementing Essential Skills
			Developing a Standard Performance
			Accounting for Situation, Contingency and Reactive Offense
				Situational Offense
				Contingency Offense
				Reactive Offense
			Establishing Openers
		Chapter 11 Preparing to Win
			Installing the System in Training Camp
			Installing the Offense
			Establishing the Pace of Practices
			Establishing a Practice Format
			Designing and Installing the Game Week Schedule
			Establishing a Schedule for the Head Coach
			Establishing a Policy on Hazing in Training Camp
		Chapter 12 Putting It All Together
			Game-Day Management
				Play-Calling Mechanism
				Decision-Making Process
				Contingency Formula
			Game-Day Sequencing
			Communication During the Game
			Dealing with Situational Circumstances
			Laying Out the Game Plan
		Chapter 13 Strategies and Tactics for Dealing with a Highly Competitive Adversary
			Developing an Offensive System
				The No-Huddle Offense
				Utilizing a Man in Motion
			Establishing the Running Game
				Determining the Types of Runs
				Identifying an "Appropriate" Running Scheme
				Establishing a Team's Priorities
			Implementing a Passing Game
				Determining the "Types" of Passes
				Recognizing the Need for Precision Timing
				Quarterback Efficiency
				Implementing a Protection Package
				Identifying Types of Protection Schemes
				Using Formations and Personnel in the Passing Game
				Reacting to Coverages
				Passing in the Red Zone
				Planning for Situations when the Quarterback is Forced to Scramble
			Extreme Offensive System
			Reinforcing Offensive Axioms
			Determining the Future Dynamics of Offense in the NFL
			Developing a Defensive System
				Identifying the Components of an Effective Defense
				The Prevent Defense
			Defensive Audible System
			Reinforcing Defensive Axioms
			Special Teams
			Faulty and Tragic Tactics
				Falling Prey to Initial Impressions
		Chapter 14 Making the "Right" Decision
			Making Sound Decisions
			The Head Coach's Responsibility for Decision Making
		Chapter 15 Overcoming the Mental Barriers to Success
			Concentration and Focus
			Stress
		Chapter 16 Staying on Course
			Dealing with Seasonal Situations
				The Newly Named Coach
				An Extended Losing Streak
				An Extended Winning Streak
				Sustaining Success After a Big Season
				Rebounding from a Poor Season
				The Coach Who Leaves the Job
				Off-season
			Handling Different Types of Teams
				Inexperienced Team
				Down-and-Out Team
				Talented Team
				A Team with High Expectations
			Dealing with Individual Game Circumstances
				Key Games
				Games as a Big Underdog or a Lopsided Favorite
				Games After a Huge Win
				The Last Second Loss
				Road Games
				Games When Key Personnel Are Injured
				Preseason Games
	PART V THE BUSINESS
		Chapter 17 Working with the Media
			Conflicting Priorities
			Be Prepared
			Press Conference
			Broadcast Interview
			Being Smart
			Preparing for the Inevitable
			Making the Most of the Situation
		Chapter 18 Focusing on Financial Matters
			Dealing with the CFO
			Understanding the NFL Salary Cap
	APPENDICES
		Appendix A Selected References
		Appendix B Sample Employee Lectures
			Coaches General Meeting Lecture #1
			Coaches General Meeting Lecture #2
			Coaches Pre-Training Camp Meeting Lecture #3
			Coaches Pre-Training Camp Meeting Lecture #4
			Coaches Pre-Training Camp Meeting Lecture #5
			Coaches Training Meeting Lecture #6
			Coaches Training Camp Meeting Lecture #7
			General Employee Meeting Lecture #1
			General Employee Meeting Lecture #2
			Secretarial Staff Lecture #1
			Secretarial Points Lecture #2
			Departmental Heads Guidelines Lecture
		Appendix C Sample Job Description Outlines
		Appendix D Sample Schedule of Supplemental Duties
		Appendix E Sample Team Lectures
			Squad Lecture #1 (mini camp)
			Squad Lecture #2 (rookie training camp)
			Squad Lecture #3  (training camp) Initial Squad meeting
			Squad Lecture #4
			Squad Lecture #5 (standard of performance)
			Squad Lecture #6 (coaches' job—role)
			Squad Lecture #7
			Squad Lecture #8
			Squad Lecture #9 (following championship season)
			Squad Lecture #10 (forces that can work against us—that are capable of eroding or oven destroying us...
			Squad Lecture #11 (substance abuse)
			Squad Lecture #12 (championship season after dismal following season)
		Appendix F Sample Scouting Workout Criteria for Selected Positions
		Appendix G Sample Base Play Schematics
			Base Runs: Inside Zone
			Base Runs: Inside Zone
			Base Runs: Outside Zone
			Base Runs: Inside Man
			Base Runs: Outside Man
			Base Runs: Draw
			Protection: 7-Man Split Back
			Protection: 7-Man WK Flow
			Protection: 6 Man
			Protection: 6-Man Turnback
			Protection: 8-Man Split Flow
			Protection: 8-Man WK Flow
			3-Step Routes
			5-Step Routes
			7-Step Routes
			Play/Action Pass
		Appendix H Sample Classic Play Schematics
			Inside Runs
			Outside Runs
			Pass Plays
		Appendix I Bill Walsh Coaching Lineage
			NFL Head Coaches (in alphabetical order)
			NFL Coordinators
			College Head Coaches
		Appendix J Index
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