AFCA Conference Social Media Recap

The 2012 American Football Coaches Association’s annual conference came to an end this week in San Antonio. Here are 25 of Coach and Athletic Director’s top tweets from the event.

---

 

• HS football coach in Rome, GA uses @guardiancaps at practices & had 0 concussions. Linemen hit harder too b/c they don’t get headaches #afca
  

• avg. field is used 40 times/year. With @prograssturf you can increase use to 140 times per year. twitpic.com/84uqk1 #afca

• Odell Jones, Merrimack: would like to see 6-8 athletic trainers on staffs to deal with concussions, head injuries. #AFCA

• Marlon Watson, Bethel U, says pay attention to players’ everyday demeanor so if they take a big hit, you’ll know if they seem off.

• Andrews: Defenses must invest at least 5 minutes/practice on open-field tackling. Offenses now create so many 1-on-1 situations. #AFCA

• Fundraising tips from CharityMania: 1.Start early 2 Create an incentive for top sellers 3 Stay organized #afca twitpic.com/84xdtg 

• Remember these sleek @RiddellSports helmets during the Rose Bowl? Dipped in paint, cost $45 to $50 per helmet. #AFCA pic.twitter.com/8qu0SYLj

• Per Coach and Athletic Director Survey, 25.7% of ADs will increase spending on helmets. 24.6% increase for football equipment. https://twitter.com/

• The pass back is a unique football you can throw/catch by yourself. Get 30 reps/minute. Gr8 for off season #afca twitpic.com/859rr4

• Buddy Stephens, East Miss. CC, says 2.4 seconds is how long his quarterbacks are given to make a throw. Too short, too long? #AFCA

• Aspiring coach? UofMinn’s Jeff Phelps says get to know staff and work ethic before accepting a new job. if it doesn’t fit, move on. #AFCA

• Rapp: Do homework before taking new job. Research expectations, culture, resources, support & the staff. #AFCA

• Tip from @frontrush: gauge recruits reaction to visit by checking their fb page/tweets – and it gives insight into their character #afca

• From career forum: apply for new coaching positions, but don’t be a “job jumper” and fail to establish roots anywhere. #AFCA

• Should young coaches focus on one position or take in all aspects? Coaches say they want “football guys.” Wide range of experience. #AFCA

• Mike London, UofVirginia: D1 coaches recruiting should get to know player AND coach history. Build relationships with high schools. #AFCA

• What sep avg. recruiters from great ones? great ones are genuine, persistent. Find students values and make sure they fit your school #AFCA

• One Texas coach said his players must attend “character class” to learn values, how to treat people, etc. #AFCA interesting concept.

• Rapp: I play everyone & use special teams to do it. It builds self-esteem for players and hasn’t cost me a game. #AFCA

• 85.5% of HS ADs in public schools also coach a sport. Want more info? Stop by and ask to see our 2012 AD Rept #AFCA

• Dr. Casa: 95% of heat-related deaths occur in 1st 3 days of practice. #AFCA

• Tip: coaches & players, Google yourself. Check for fake Twitter/Facebook pages representing your name. Problem in college and pros. #AFCA

• Kevin Sumlin: create leadership council as opposed to captains. 2 guys represent each class voted on after 2-a-days. #afca https://twitter.com/

• Paul Winters, Wayne State, uses “camp buddies” during training camp. Pairs up different positions & ethnicities to room together. #AFCA

 

• Leipold discussing practice philosophies. No penalties, stay off the ground, no batting balls. Wants LBs and DBs to get chances #AFCA