With the World Cup happening now in South Africa it brings back memories of this VERY controversial goal by Diego Maradona of Argentina in 1986 against England. Take a look at this video footage of the goal and tell us what you think.
Granted the footage is not as clear as film is today, but it is clear from the video below that it did touch his hand. Admittedly is was not the Hand of God!
Do you think this goal should have been allowed? What do you think of the Current FIFA rules that basically state, "if the ref didnt see it, then it didnt happen?" England was robbed again this world cup. Do you think goal line technology will be allowed in the next World Cup?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
How to Make a Video Playbook from Movie Maker
Video is an awesome tool for teaching young people today. If you are making a video install playbook, it is a good idea to show the play drawn up before showing the video of the play itself. This helps your players to better visualize the concept. The best way to draw this play up is to "grab" a picture just before the snap of the ball from the video clip itself, draw it up in PowerPoint using arrows and letter, and then add this drawing back to your video.
First open Movie Maker and click on View and then click on Timeline. Next, import the video clip that you want. Now, there is a green line at the beginning of the clip. You can grab the picture from the beginning of the clip or you can drag the green line to whatever point you want to in the video. Once the green line is where you want it, click Tools, then click on Take Picture From Preview. Now you have a .jpg picture file that you will draw on in PowerPoint.
First open Movie Maker and click on View and then click on Timeline. Next, import the video clip that you want. Now, there is a green line at the beginning of the clip. You can grab the picture from the beginning of the clip or you can drag the green line to whatever point you want to in the video. Once the green line is where you want it, click Tools, then click on Take Picture From Preview. Now you have a .jpg picture file that you will draw on in PowerPoint.
Next, download and open one of these PowerPoint files. The bottom file is the newest version of PowerPoint:
PASSING PLAYBOOK (video playbook drawing template).ppt
PASSING PLAYBOOK (video playbook drawing template).pptx
I am having problems with putting links on here. Go here to download the templates:
http://sites.google.com/site/gunrun73/playbooktemplate
Right-click on the PowerPoint slide and go to Format Background and click on Picture or texture fill. Next click on the File button and find and select the .jpg file you just created from Movie Maker. Now your picture will be in the background.
Next, move around the arrows and change the letters to how you want them. Warning: working with curved lines is a pain in the butt in PowerPoint.
Once you have the play drawn up how you want, you will need to save the slide with the drawing so you can import it into your video. Click on the Windows icon in the top left corner and go down to Save As and then click on Other Formats. Click on File name and name the slide and then click on Save as type and save as .gif. It will ask you to export every slide or the current slide--click on Current Slide only. You can give the .gif file the same name you gave the original .jpg file.
Note: It is a good idea to save the play slide as a .jpg file the first time and then save it as a .gif the 2nd time after you draw the play up. This lets you go back and fix the play if you change anything on the drawing and it's easy to differentiate between the original pic and the drawn-up pic file by the file format.
Here is the order that I use. You will have to import the videos and pictures into the Movie Maker timeline:
1. Show .gif picture
2. Show the play, wide angle
3. Show the .gif picture again
4. Show the play, wide angle at 50% speed
5. Show the play, tight angle, 50% speed
To show the play in 50% speed, right-click the video, click Effects, go all the way down and click on Slow Down, Half; next click on Add, then click OK.
Make sure to save your files. Now, you can make a dvd or upload your video to Yahoo for your players to watch and learn. Kick butt and share with the rest of us when you get done.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Spacing...The Final Frontier - part 2
More Spacing to get you through the summer...Here is the Spacing route on the backside of Slant. The protection is a 6 man slide to the left with the RB picking up the right DE. QB's initial thought process is Slant vs. Cover 2 and 3-man Spacing vs. Cover 3. Andrew Coverdale would describe this as a non-premium look, meaning there is an overhang LB or safety is in the alley in position to help vs. the Slant. More specifically, this would be called Limited Access because of the Loose CB. Bottom line, the QB knows the Slant probably isn't going to be open.
The QB has a three-step drop. He will still peek at the Slant on his first step in his drop just in case the alley player blitzes. Also, this "peek" to the single-side X WR will help open up the Sit route. The QB will peek at the Slant, then his progression is Sit to Mini-Curl to Flat route. Here the Sit route to the TE is open, so he takes it right away. I'm a perfectionist who unsuccessfully tries to not be too critical, but the throw by the QB could be better. The Air Raid Settle and Noose drill has the QB practice passing the ball to the shoulder opposite of the nearest defender. I would like to see a more accurate throw to the left shoulder of the TE here to help with the YAC (yards after catch) but I'll still praise my QB for the correct read and for moving the chains with a 5 yd throw that turns into a 10-11 yd gain.
Next time, we'll look at Spacing to the Mini-Curl.
PowerPoint Downloads:
Argentina- Top 10 Destinations
Buenos Aires
With its wide boulevards, beautiful architecture and rich culture, Buenos Aires has often been called the Paris of South America. And when you experience the food, the fashion, and the nightlife, you will quickly fall in love with this beautiful city and its people. If cities, food, culture (and shopping) are your thing, then Buenos Aires is not to be missed.
El Calafate & the Perito Moreno Glacier
Iguazu Falls
What a place! Experience the grandeur of nature as is rushes down and over the most spectacular waterfalls you will ever see. A great tourist destination with plenty of organized tours and activities, as well as hiking and adventure, right on the border with Brazil. Not to be missed.
Valdez Peninsula
For the animal lovers out there, the Peninsula Valdez wildlife reserve is a must see. Go whale-watching, see elephant seals, penguins, sea lions, and amazing bird life. Punta Tombo has a colony of Magellenic Penguins of about 1.5 million, which you can visit on restricted trails. Can you say photo ops?
Bariloche and the 7 Lakes Region
The quaint mountain towns of the Seven Lakes region would look right at home in the Alps. Instead, against a backdrop of the deepest blues and evergreens, these towns dot the Seven Lakes region of Rio Negro and Jujuy in the Andes mountains. In the summer, you can fly-fish, hike, camp, hunt, and enjoy nature to your hearts’ content, while in the winter the great snowfalls and numerous mountain slopes make for fantastic skiing. If you’re in Argentina to see pristine nature and beauty, then this is a great option.
Quebrada de Humahuaca
Quebrada literally means “break,” and refers to the deep valley carved here by the Rio Grande. Humahuaca, with its quaint colonial streets and architecture is a UNESCO Heritage Site, and serves as a great base camp to explore the region. Having formed an important part of the Incan empire, Humahuaca is steeped in ancient history and culture, which very much befits this area of austere beauty.
Valle de la Luna and Talampaya
The landscapes in Talampaya National Park were carved by water and wind over millennium, leaving behind a wealth of ravines, cliffs, and windswept sculptures that baffle us today. The area is exciting not only to tourists, but also to many geologists and archaeologists who study the area. As a visitor to Talampaya and Valle de La Luna, you get to see it all – the vertebrate and dinosaur fossils, the petrified trees, and the ceramics and petroglyphs of pre-colonial civilization.
El Chaltén and Fitz Roy
For the day-hikers and serious mountaineers out there, El Chaltén is the trekking capital of Argentina. El Chaltén is a small, remote mountain village at the foot of several exceptional climbing mountains, the main one being, of course, el Cerro Fitz Roy. It is located within Los Glaciares National park, and active in the summer months (November – February). Here, you will find hiking and climbing excursions for all levels of experience, all with their corresponding breathtaking views.
Ushuaia and Beagle Canal
The southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia was once the prison-home to Argentina’s worst criminals because of it’s remoteness. The criminals are long gone, but the remoteness remains, in this incredible city at the end of the world. Situated on the banks of the Beagle Canal (where Darwin sailed around South America in The Beagle), Ushuaia is more temperate than you would expect due to the surrounding mountains and water, which leads to great hiking, exploring, and sight-seeing in the summer, and great cross-country skiing in the winter.
Antarctica
For the adventurers among you, what could be more unique than a trip to Argentine Antarctica? Week-long tours to Antarctica leave from Ushuaia, and include whale-watching, a crossing of the treacherous Drake Passage, amazing views of water in all its forms, several shore trips, seals, and lots of penguins! It’s an amazing once-in-lifetime experience not for the faint of heart. And it’s also one which you have to make sure to book in advance.
Saturday, June 26, 2010
RB Spin Drill
One of the very best coaches I have run into is Eddie Gran, now the RB Coach at Florida State. I had the privilege of working an Auburn camp a few years back and learned a ton. He has coached guys like Deuce McCallister, Rudi Johnson, Cadillac Williams, Ronnie Brown, and Monterrio Hardesty. I also got his drill video which is a tremendous teaching tool. It does not just have the drills, but it shows game cut-ups of the drills actually being used in the game (I added some slow-mo and a few game cut-ups at the end of the video below, too). When you show this to your RBs, they will be plenty motivated to learn these drills so they can put them to use in the game. Then once they experience some success with it, they will be even more motivated and will bug you to practice it over and over. One of my favorite drills featured here is the Spin Drill. One man simulates a defender who overpursues just a bit and then the RB spins inside him. Here it is:
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Two what ...*
I've been a wife for two whole months. The wife of a man who amazes me every single day. He never pushes me but pushes for me. Always tells me the truth. Makes me smile. Makes me laugh. Reminds me why I love my job. Teases me. Tickles me. Hugs me. Kisses me. Most importantly .. He loves me. A lot. I cry as I write this silly sappy post. I've been to some hard places and through some tough times but I never imagined I'd come out alive let alone on top and happier than I could ever imagine. Words can't express my love and gratitude for Colby. We like to reminisce about the 'engagement saga' because looking back now, It felt like forever but it really wasn't. I'm so thankful he stood by my side and encouraged me as I wrote that letter months ago. If we hadn't been sealed and married in the way we knew was best, I'd worry day and night about losing him tomorrow. I wouldn't be able to enjoy today. Life just keeps getting better. Everyday is an adventure that I can't wait to enjoy. I love Colb more than I did yesterday and more than I could ever imagine.
In honor of celebrating two months .. I told Colby I'd send myself flowers and buy myself some diamonds while he was across the country. As if he wasn't nervous about leaving me home alone before ... None of those things occurred but I have treated myself to a Vitamin water everyday this week.
I found some pictures from my camera that were taken on the wedding day. Enjoy.
In honor of celebrating two months .. I told Colby I'd send myself flowers and buy myself some diamonds while he was across the country. As if he wasn't nervous about leaving me home alone before ... None of those things occurred but I have treated myself to a Vitamin water everyday this week.
I found some pictures from my camera that were taken on the wedding day. Enjoy.
Run it ...
I ran my first 5k of the season. Holy shnikies. I've never seen anything like those hills. I'd compare them to the Rockie Mountains. Seriously. Ridiculous. One of these days I'll go back there, take some pictures. and prove it. It felt good to finish. I was hoping for a better time but after the first hill my only hope was finishing.
I thought I was ready for this. Ate good today, drank lots of water, no pop, no junk. I even downloaded a whole new play list for my ipod. Apparently with all the Jack Johnson that I don't listen to, there is zero space on the old Ipod. Crap. I realized about half way through my run that my so called 'Running Mixes' that probably made me run faster a year or so ago ... Are all about guys that lie and cheat. I went through a rough patch so I know where the songs came from but there is no longer a need for them anymore. Time for bigger and better things. Like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. I missed my new mix while I was running.
What else did I miss? Colby. Like crazy. I kept telling myself that he was at the finish line. For a minute or so it helped me keep my pace. Then I remembered he wasn't.
Finished the race with a decent time. It's always good to have room for improvement. Right?
I was so glad to find my friend Heather at the end. She and her sister Cassie took off before I had any sort of pace but I was okay with running by myself. It worked out great.
We said our goodbyes and headed for the car. Mine turned out to be locked. With the keys inside. A cop offered his baton to break the window. We declined. They finally drove me home and I broke in. Okay not really. But it's a really good thing our windows don't secure. :)
We grabbed the spare key and headed back to the OAC. Relief. I can't thank them enough.
Colby called me from the hotel. His phone broke. Yuck. Good thing he comes back tomorrow. A new phone for his birthday should work out perfectly! I can't wait to see him. I'm so anxious. The house is all but clean and ready for his return. The laundry is the only thing left to do. It appears the people upstairs are still driving their sheets though. It's been two days since they've been washed. Is it rude to knock and the door and remind them they have stuff in the dryer? Is it more rude to put them on top of the dryer and put them back in when I'm done??
I'm rambling. It must be late. I'm about to sleep better than I have in ... 4 days?? ha ha! So ready to have the husband back. Wonder if he misses me or the fish more? He loves that fish.
Can't wait to 5k it up some more!
I thought I was ready for this. Ate good today, drank lots of water, no pop, no junk. I even downloaded a whole new play list for my ipod. Apparently with all the Jack Johnson that I don't listen to, there is zero space on the old Ipod. Crap. I realized about half way through my run that my so called 'Running Mixes' that probably made me run faster a year or so ago ... Are all about guys that lie and cheat. I went through a rough patch so I know where the songs came from but there is no longer a need for them anymore. Time for bigger and better things. Like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga. I missed my new mix while I was running.
What else did I miss? Colby. Like crazy. I kept telling myself that he was at the finish line. For a minute or so it helped me keep my pace. Then I remembered he wasn't.
Finished the race with a decent time. It's always good to have room for improvement. Right?
I was so glad to find my friend Heather at the end. She and her sister Cassie took off before I had any sort of pace but I was okay with running by myself. It worked out great.
We said our goodbyes and headed for the car. Mine turned out to be locked. With the keys inside. A cop offered his baton to break the window. We declined. They finally drove me home and I broke in. Okay not really. But it's a really good thing our windows don't secure. :)
We grabbed the spare key and headed back to the OAC. Relief. I can't thank them enough.
Colby called me from the hotel. His phone broke. Yuck. Good thing he comes back tomorrow. A new phone for his birthday should work out perfectly! I can't wait to see him. I'm so anxious. The house is all but clean and ready for his return. The laundry is the only thing left to do. It appears the people upstairs are still driving their sheets though. It's been two days since they've been washed. Is it rude to knock and the door and remind them they have stuff in the dryer? Is it more rude to put them on top of the dryer and put them back in when I'm done??
I'm rambling. It must be late. I'm about to sleep better than I have in ... 4 days?? ha ha! So ready to have the husband back. Wonder if he misses me or the fish more? He loves that fish.
Can't wait to 5k it up some more!
Currency- Argentina
While you may see similarities to Paris as you walk around Buenos Aires, you will certainly appreciate the great difference between the two places anytime you are spending your money. Argentina is an economical destination, so it is easy to live well in Argentina at a relatively small cost.
The currency in Argentina is the Peso.Paper money is available in values of 2,5,10,20,50 and 100 pesos. One peso equals 100 centavos ( coins )are available in values of 1,5,10,25 and 50 centavos and one peso.
There are an abundance of ATM machines in Argentina, so this is an obvious way of supplying yourself with money while in the country. However, it is likely that your bank will make a charge for using this facility so ensure that you know in advance what the charge will be.
You may find that a high surcharge is incurred when using your credit cards, so make sure that you check the surcharge prior to a transaction.
Want to find out how much the Argentine currency is worth in relation to your own currency? Use this currency converter tool for free!
The currency in Argentina is the Peso.Paper money is available in values of 2,5,10,20,50 and 100 pesos. One peso equals 100 centavos ( coins )are available in values of 1,5,10,25 and 50 centavos and one peso.
There are an abundance of ATM machines in Argentina, so this is an obvious way of supplying yourself with money while in the country. However, it is likely that your bank will make a charge for using this facility so ensure that you know in advance what the charge will be.
You may find that a high surcharge is incurred when using your credit cards, so make sure that you check the surcharge prior to a transaction.
Want to find out how much the Argentine currency is worth in relation to your own currency? Use this currency converter tool for free!
Argentine Money- Coins and Bills
Defensive Line (Pete Jenkins)
Continuing the brilliance of Pete Jenkins, here is his time-tested video of Defensive Line fundamentals.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Cleanin Lady*
When was the last time my house was as clean as it is right now?
Before we moved in.
Why is it suddenly so clean?
Because of THIS.
Twenty bucks says it does the same for you.
Oh I love my Sierra.
She makes life so simple.
You would have died had you seen me run in my house as fast as I did after work.
I couldn't wait to clean my dirty house.
West Coast Offense
Had a little time to browse through my vids this weekend and coincidentally enough a discussion popped up recently going over the nuances that differentiate the "WCO" from the "Air Raid" offensive system. My thoughts on the matter were
"...from what I can tell, Air Raid is an "idiots guide to passing" (via the WC concepts).
Anymore, Air Raid is all gun, and uses probably 10% of what most WC offenses use. Also, the AR progressions are deep first / shallow last, whereas WC is primarily short first, deep last.
I'll post some Callahan / Gruden clips later in the week (2000-era) in skelly (w/ play name/tag) and it is all over the place.
AR is just a handful of concepts - there isn't much to it - with an ample sprinkling of screens.
As far as the RnS influence, I could definitely see the stealing of (philosophical) concept of verticals-to-sail - basing out of a vertical stretch into other concepts (which is essentially the RnS....vertical, to balanced, to choice routes). If you go from Verticals, then to Sail, then to Dig/Shallow, you can bridge that to RnS, pretty easily."
In the meantime, here are some clips for posterity of the Gruden/Callahan Oakland Raiders during a skelly session. Play names are included in the posts, feel free to correct me as needed or offer any other comments.
More (probably a dozen more plays) will follow....
I felt this was makes for an interesting discussion because it is through these concepts that you can trace the evolution of the modern game (or watch it as it takes place) back to its roots. You can see how concepts become more and more streamlined as the superflous chaff (less efficient method / terminology) is removed. You can see where Air Raid staples were derived from and this illustrates the adaptation of the passing game.
More Clips Here:
youtube channel (search "WCO")
For Additional Readings:
http://www.westcoastoffense.com/
http://www.westcoastoffense.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Spread-Offense-Passing-Game/dp/B000GAKPBS
"...from what I can tell, Air Raid is an "idiots guide to passing" (via the WC concepts).
Anymore, Air Raid is all gun, and uses probably 10% of what most WC offenses use. Also, the AR progressions are deep first / shallow last, whereas WC is primarily short first, deep last.
I'll post some Callahan / Gruden clips later in the week (2000-era) in skelly (w/ play name/tag) and it is all over the place.
AR is just a handful of concepts - there isn't much to it - with an ample sprinkling of screens.
As far as the RnS influence, I could definitely see the stealing of (philosophical) concept of verticals-to-sail - basing out of a vertical stretch into other concepts (which is essentially the RnS....vertical, to balanced, to choice routes). If you go from Verticals, then to Sail, then to Dig/Shallow, you can bridge that to RnS, pretty easily."
In the meantime, here are some clips for posterity of the Gruden/Callahan Oakland Raiders during a skelly session. Play names are included in the posts, feel free to correct me as needed or offer any other comments.
More (probably a dozen more plays) will follow....
I felt this was makes for an interesting discussion because it is through these concepts that you can trace the evolution of the modern game (or watch it as it takes place) back to its roots. You can see how concepts become more and more streamlined as the superflous chaff (less efficient method / terminology) is removed. You can see where Air Raid staples were derived from and this illustrates the adaptation of the passing game.
More Clips Here:
youtube channel (search "WCO")
For Additional Readings:
http://www.westcoastoffense.com/
http://www.westcoastoffense.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Spread-Offense-Passing-Game/dp/B000GAKPBS
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Paranoia? Probablia ...
I drove home from The ol ShopKo tonight.
Nothing new.
Story of my ridiculously boring life.
Made a sad face when I realized I wasn't coming to home to Colb but kept driving.
Convinced myself the guy behind me was following me.
I'm still sure of it.
Hopefully I threw him off when I drove around the block.
What would I do if he were really following me?
Rumor has it driving to the police station is your best bet.
Day dreamed a nightmare that even though the car tells me I have 132 miles til fill up that I'd run out before I got to the Police Station.
My stomach started turning.
I probably could have thrown up.
I more than worried the hub on the other end of the phone.
Can't help but wonder how many nights I'll make it here alone.
Max is 4
I say two.
Nothing new.
Story of my ridiculously boring life.
Made a sad face when I realized I wasn't coming to home to Colb but kept driving.
Convinced myself the guy behind me was following me.
I'm still sure of it.
Hopefully I threw him off when I drove around the block.
What would I do if he were really following me?
Rumor has it driving to the police station is your best bet.
Day dreamed a nightmare that even though the car tells me I have 132 miles til fill up that I'd run out before I got to the Police Station.
My stomach started turning.
I probably could have thrown up.
I more than worried the hub on the other end of the phone.
Can't help but wonder how many nights I'll make it here alone.
Max is 4
I say two.
Norm Parker - Nothin' Fancy
People will make a big deal about "having a month to prepare" for flexbone can make any defense look good, but with Norm Parker, What You See Is What You Get.
Parker's no-nonsense approach to defense, stressing (schematic) minimalism and disciplined fundamentals is what has been showing up every week for years in Iowa City.
Below are some clips from the defensive annihilation at the Orange Bowl with Iowa's defense matching the formation (doubles or trips) then gap controlling the front 7 (spilling to force corners).
There is nothing here that will blow your brains out with scheme - but the flawless execution of footwork and hand placement along the front is what gets this done. The most entertaining element (IMO) is watching the backside outside linebacker methodically shuffle into the hole for cutback. This also puts him in great position to match the final 3.
With the 'even' (coverage) defense matching the even (formation), it allows MLB Angerer (rep Bettendorf!) to completely sell out to the fullback on every play.
Even though #94 Clayborn is a consummate ass-kicker, if you need an example of "bock-down-step-down" DE execution; this is it.
Argentina: Getting There!
International Flights:
Many cities in the world fly to the main Argentine international airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini, commonly known as Ezeiza International Airport ,code: EZE. The airport is less than one hour from the Buenos Aires city center.
Many cities in the United States offer direct flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina. New York City and Miami are the most common and inexpensive destinations to fly from. In addition, there are non-stop flights from Washington DC, Atlanta and Houston.
It is often less expensive to travel to Argentina on a flight that travels through another destination. For example, LAN Chile Airlines offers competitive rates for travel to Argentina via Santiago, Chile.
FYI!!- New Entrance Tax Starting December 2009, Argentina will charge a new entrance tax for all visitors holding passports from United States, Canada, and Australia. The total tax will be equivalent to the one that Argentines pay to get their visa to travel to these respective countries. The tax is a one-time fee and can be paid in US Dollars or Argentine Pesos at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. United States - $131 USD
Many cities in the world fly to the main Argentine international airport, Aeropuerto Internacional Ministro Pistarini, commonly known as Ezeiza International Airport ,code: EZE. The airport is less than one hour from the Buenos Aires city center.
Many cities in the United States offer direct flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina. New York City and Miami are the most common and inexpensive destinations to fly from. In addition, there are non-stop flights from Washington DC, Atlanta and Houston.
It is often less expensive to travel to Argentina on a flight that travels through another destination. For example, LAN Chile Airlines offers competitive rates for travel to Argentina via Santiago, Chile.
FYI!!- New Entrance Tax Starting December 2009, Argentina will charge a new entrance tax for all visitors holding passports from United States, Canada, and Australia. The total tax will be equivalent to the one that Argentines pay to get their visa to travel to these respective countries. The tax is a one-time fee and can be paid in US Dollars or Argentine Pesos at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires. United States - $131 USD
Argentine Airlines
Monday, June 21, 2010
Business? Doubt it.
If you see that Good looking guy on the left, remind him he has a wife.
I talked to the hubs right after they finally reached their destination. He and his roomate/coworker were assigned to a room with just a kind sized bed or better known as a honeymoon sweet. It's not like Colb to complain. In fact I can imagine that if he hadn't mentioned it to his boss for the humor side of it,those two grown men with wives back home probably would have shared the bed. Humor aside, the boss was concerned and did what it took to get them a new room with two beds.
I had a feeling all along that Colby wasn't going there for business but I had no reason to doubt it. Until today.
Brian Billick - Game Planning & Openers
The following 10 key points summarize what I have attempted to share with you in this book;
- You must clearly identify what your responsibilities are as the offensive coordinator (play caller) of your team.
- You must constantly analyze the methods you are using to implement your game plan and determine the capabilities of the group of players you are dealing with each year.
- Determining the size and scope of the offense you wish to run in any given year or game is the single most important aspect of developing your game plan.
- In creating your game plan, you should keep the four key measures of turnovers, explosive plays, 1st down efficiency, and Red Zone efficiency in mind.
- You should establish an opening sequence that can be identified, practiced, and implemented by the entire coaching staff and offensive team.
- You should identify the parameters of every situational offensive segment and identify the measurable success of each segment and how you are going to achieve those levels of success.
- You should have a plan for every conceivable contingency your team will face, no matter how unusual the circumstances may seem.
- You should be as detailed and specific as your time and materials allow.
- You should make sure you are using all the tools available to you.
- You should recognize the most important factor in your game plan is the human element, and that the way you interact with your coaches and players affects any and all preparations you make.
Openers
Considerable interest has been focused on the concept of “openers,” whether it be the famous “25 Openers” Bill Walsh utilized, to the programmed shifting and motioning of Joe Gibbs’ Redskins teams. What the concept of openers boils down to is a very specific and detailed approach to your opening game plan. As far back as 1979 at the American Football Coach Association National Convention, Bill Walsh – in his clinic talk, “Controlling the Ball with the Passing Game” – labeled the establishing of your openers as “the single most valuable thing that a coach can do as far as the game plan is concerned.” At a minimum, establishing your openers should accomplish the following nine purposes:
- Allows you to make decisions in the cool and calm of your office during the week after a thorough analysis of your opponent.
- Allows you to determine a desirable pass/run ratio.
- Allow you to make full usage of formation and personnel by making the run and pass interactive.
- Gives you a chance to challenge the defense and see what adjustments the defense may have incorporated into the defensive game plan, based on your different formation and personnel.
- Gives your assistant coaches a specific focus as to what is being run and what they should watch for.
- Gives the players, especially the quarterback, an excellent chance to get into a rhythm, since they are able to anticipate the next call.
- Allows you to script specific “special” plays and increases your chances of actually getting them run.
- If your “openers” are successful, it will give your offense a tremendous amount of confidence.
- Provides you with a great deal of versatility and enables your offense to look very multifaceted and diverse to a defense without having to run a large or unruly number of different plays.
Billick, Brian, "Developing An Offensive Game Plan", 2001, pg 23-26
Friday, June 18, 2010
What and How to Pack – Argentina
Argentina possesses a variety of environments and activities, from the tropical reaches of the northwestern wine country to the urban chic and nightlife of Buenos Aires, to the majestic and largely unspoiled wilderness of the Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego regions in the south. Packing well will help you to get the most out of your trip and not leave you scrambling to find something you need in a foreign country.
• Bring copies of prescriptions of any medications being taken as well as any pertinent travel-insurance documents.
• If you are visiting during the Argentine spring or fall, long sleeves and light jackets are a prudent choice. Consider bringing some cooler clothing as well. During the Argentine summer, most areas of the country are hot and humid, so cooler clothing is the norm. Anyone visiting the Andean region should bring along warm clothing and jackets for that leg of the trip, regardless of the time of year. Argentines tend to dress more formally than people from the United States. Men tend to wear slacks or jeans rather than shorts, and women tend to wear skirts rather than pants or shorts. In general, the more rural or provincial the area is, the more conservative the dress will be.
• Pack a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or boots if visits outside of Buenos Aires are planned, as they often include hikes. Dancing shoes are a must for anyone visiting Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango and a city renowned for its nightlife.
• Credit cards are widely, but not universally, accepted in Argentina, especially in urban areas. While Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted, more establishments are starting to accept American Express. Leave any other credit cards at home. ATM cards from the major networks are usable in most cities, although the selection of ATMs may be limited. Leave traveler's checks at home, as most places won't accept them in Buenos Aires. Outside of Buenos Aires, even banks won't exchange them.
• A digital camera for picture-taking is a must. While film is widely available in Buenos Aires, decent film outside of the capitol can be harder and pricier to find.
• Bring guidebooks to Argentina, one that focuses on Argentina on the cheap and one that caters more to the upscale.
• A Spanish phrasebook that focuses on the voseo dialect used in Argentina will come in handy when trying to read maps or signs and conversing with the natives.
• Pack a headset for making Internet phone calls via Skype or other VOIP phone service.
• Bring copies of prescriptions of any medications being taken as well as any pertinent travel-insurance documents.
• If you are visiting during the Argentine spring or fall, long sleeves and light jackets are a prudent choice. Consider bringing some cooler clothing as well. During the Argentine summer, most areas of the country are hot and humid, so cooler clothing is the norm. Anyone visiting the Andean region should bring along warm clothing and jackets for that leg of the trip, regardless of the time of year. Argentines tend to dress more formally than people from the United States. Men tend to wear slacks or jeans rather than shorts, and women tend to wear skirts rather than pants or shorts. In general, the more rural or provincial the area is, the more conservative the dress will be.
• Pack a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or boots if visits outside of Buenos Aires are planned, as they often include hikes. Dancing shoes are a must for anyone visiting Buenos Aires, the birthplace of tango and a city renowned for its nightlife.
• Credit cards are widely, but not universally, accepted in Argentina, especially in urban areas. While Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted, more establishments are starting to accept American Express. Leave any other credit cards at home. ATM cards from the major networks are usable in most cities, although the selection of ATMs may be limited. Leave traveler's checks at home, as most places won't accept them in Buenos Aires. Outside of Buenos Aires, even banks won't exchange them.
• A digital camera for picture-taking is a must. While film is widely available in Buenos Aires, decent film outside of the capitol can be harder and pricier to find.
• Bring guidebooks to Argentina, one that focuses on Argentina on the cheap and one that caters more to the upscale.
• A Spanish phrasebook that focuses on the voseo dialect used in Argentina will come in handy when trying to read maps or signs and conversing with the natives.
• Pack a headset for making Internet phone calls via Skype or other VOIP phone service.
Spacing...The Final Frontier
The topic of 4 man Spacing came up recently, and this is the one cut-up I have of it. The play is Sluggo Space. Sluggo is the frontside route with spacing on the backside. Besides being 4 man instead of 3 man spacing, this play has another variation that the Saints use on occasion as well. Spacing usually has a Swing route from the RB in the backfield. Instead of the Swing route, the RB/WR can be split out wide and run the Hitch route.
The RB in the backfield is running the Shallow stop route. This route and the Mini-Curl route by F give the QB a 2 on 1 vs. the Sam in Cover 2 as I learned from Dan Gonzalez on the Huey board.
The QB is taught to look to the Sluggo vs. 1 Hi and to Spacing vs. 2 Hi. The defense is in Cover 2 here, which tells the QB to look backside, but the Sluggo still works because the safety gets a bit too nosy. Aggressive Cover 2 safeties don't like it when you hit a couple of Slants in front of them. Once set up properly, Sluggo can be a big play vs. Cover 2. Notice the pump fake by the QB to help get the safety to bite. We hit this for a couple of TDs the same way at my old school.
For the Tech Geeks:
The drawing of the play before the video clip is from a powerpoint slide. I stole this idea from Coverdale's video playbook and from others on this board. If you are making a video playbook, the best way to draw that play up so that your players can best visualize the concept is to "grab" a picture just before the snap of the ball from a video clip as a .gif picture file and put it into PowerPoint.
Then right-click on a PowerPoint slide and go to Format Background and click on Picture or texture fill. Next click on the File button and select your .gif file. The whole slide will be a picture of the play right before the ball is snapped.
Then, use the Drawing Tools to make arrows (and I would recommend to use Shape Effects and put a shadow on the line so it stands out and has a better contrast with the football field behind it). You can also use X,Y, Z player labels and 1,2,3 labels for the QB's reads (it looks best with a circle around the letter or number IMO).
You will then need to save the slide with the drawing so you can import it into your video. Click on the Windows icon in the top left corner and go down to Save As and then click on Other Formats. Click on File name and name the slide and then click on Save as type and save as .jpeg. It will ask you to export every slide or the current slide--click on Current Slide only.
Note: It is a good idea to save the play slide as a .gif file the first time and then save it as a .jpeg the 2nd time after you draw the play up. This lets you go back and fix the play if you change anything on the drawing and it's easy to differentiate between the original pic and the drawn-up pic file.
Another idea I got from a fellow Huey member is this: show the pass play drawn up (wide angle, leave the diagram up about 5 seconds), then show the play; again show the play drawn up, and then show the play in 50% speed. Finally, show the play from the tight angle.
It looks nice, but it is time consuming.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Extension of Stay - Argentina
Visitors may request an extension of stay up to 90 days from the Argentine Immigration Service at:
Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Av. Antártida Argentina 1355, Edificio 1, Piso 1
C1104ACA Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: (54-11) 4311-7695 or 4313-2777
Fax: (54-11) 4313-1778
For information on work and other extended visas, please contact an Argentine Consular Office in the United States.
Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Av. Antártida Argentina 1355, Edificio 1, Piso 1
C1104ACA Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tel: (54-11) 4311-7695 or 4313-2777
Fax: (54-11) 4313-1778
For information on work and other extended visas, please contact an Argentine Consular Office in the United States.
confession ...*
I can't get enough of Katy Perry's new song 'California Gurls'.
It gives me butterflies.
My whole day changes when it comes on the radio.
I just downloaded it.
I paid $1.39.
I probably would have paid ten.
How wrong is it to burn an entire cd with this special song repeated 18 times?
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Argentina: Staying Connected
You can get a prepaid Movistar / Claro / Personal SIM card for a few pesos / free at phone shops, all you pay is about 20 Pesos (about 7 USD) for your initial credits. Inserting the SIM card into your unlocked American mobile phone should work, although to register the SIM you have to enter your passport (or any 9 digit) number - you then have your personal Argentinean phone number, which is very useful to keep in touch with other travelers, either by calling or by writing text messages. Calls cost around 1 Peso per minute. Receiving calls is usually free, except for international calls, and some cross network / inter-city calls - hence buying a SIM card purely to keep in touch with people overseas may not be worth it.
To reload you can buy small cards with secret numbers at many kiosks. Dialing *444, pressing 2 followed by 1, and entering the secret number does the trick.
Not related to mobile phones, there are similar cards with credits for international calls. You get them at so called 'locutorios', where you can also use the phone booths. You dial a free number to connect to the service, then your secret number for the credits, and then the international phone number you want to call. Using these cards, a one-hour call to USA will cost about 10 Pesos (3 USD). Don't call without such cards or even from your hotel - it will be way more expensive!
The Grind (NFL Coaching Schedule)
Not to long ago, I had the privilege of spending an evening or two drinking .......and chatting it up with some seasoned coaches, veterans of the NFL coaching grind. Many of the stories ran into one another and stretched spans of never-ending days into months. One coach in particular talked about how Friday afternoon would essentially be the only day of the week that they had an opportunity to actually 'be home' and maintain whatever family life you thought you had. The days during the 28-week siege of a season (not counting OTA, "off-season" requirements), would often begin at the office at 430 am and not end until 10 or 11 at night. This coach was adamant that no one slept in the office, that these were days chocked full of football.
What the hell are these guys doing all day? What could possibly demand so much time? How much film could you possibly watch in a day's time? Are these guys bullshitting or what?
Sample Game Week Schedule
MONDAY
1100 Individual coaches finish viewing and grading video.
1400 Team meeting Special Teams viewing of game
1430 Offensive / Defensive viewing of game
1645 Practice ends
2000 Dinner
2100 The running back, offensive line, and tight end coaches meet to outline basic runs and pass protections schemes for morning meeting with the coordinator
TUESDAY (Coaches only, players' day off)
800 Personnel report on opponent by the team's Director of Pro Personnel
830 Offensive staff meets and discusses base runs and pass protections
1000 Offensive line coaches begin run and protection sheets, and view goal line, short-yardage, and red-zone situations. The offensive coaching staff lists base pass, play action, and action passes and specials
1130 Lunch, workout, miscellaneous
1400 List nickel passes and nickel runs
1600 Begin scripting sheets
1700 Review blitz situations
1800 Dinner
1900 Finalize
730 Staff meeting
815 Quarterback meeting
900 Team meeting (5)
1115 Walk-through
1145 Lunch
1245 Individual meetings (view video of opponent)
1315 Meetings end
1330 Special teams meeting
1400 Practice
1615 Practice ends
1715 Coaches review practice video
730 Staff meeting
815 Quarterback meeting
900 Team meeting (5)
1030 Individual meetings (view video of opponent)
1115 walk-through
1145 Lunch
1245 Individual meetings (view video of opponent)
1315 Meetings end
1330 Special teams meeting
1400 Practice
1615 Coaches review practice video
1700 Discuss openers
FRIDAY
730 Staff meeting
815 Quarterback meeting
900 Team meeting (5)
1100 Individual meetings
1130 Practice
1300 Practice ends
900 Review practice video (the offensive line is separate)
1115 Practice ends
1800
2000 Check into hotel
2100 Special teams meetings
2130 Offensive / defensive meetings
2205 Snack
What the hell are these guys doing all day? What could possibly demand so much time? How much film could you possibly watch in a day's time? Are these guys bullshitting or what?
Sample Game Week Schedule
MONDAY
1100 Individual coaches finish viewing and grading video.
- View film as an offensive/ defensive staff.
- Written comments for each play
- Catalog comments by both player and play for analysis
1400 Team meeting Special Teams viewing of game
1430 Offensive / Defensive viewing of game
- Coordinator reviews 15-20 key plays with the entire offense, major points of emphasis Break up positionally to review film
1645 Practice ends
2000 Dinner
2100 The running back, offensive line, and tight end coaches meet to outline basic runs and pass protections schemes for morning meeting with the coordinator
TUESDAY (Coaches only, players' day off)
800 Personnel report on opponent by the team's Director of Pro Personnel
830 Offensive staff meets and discusses base runs and pass protections
1000 Offensive line coaches begin run and protection sheets, and view goal line, short-yardage, and red-zone situations. The offensive coaching staff lists base pass, play action, and action passes and specials
1130 Lunch, workout, miscellaneous
1400 List nickel passes and nickel runs
1600 Begin scripting sheets
1700 Review blitz situations
1800 Dinner
1900 Finalize
- Script sheets
- Scripts and cards
- Scouting reports and installation slides
2000 Begin short yardage and goal line discussions
WEDNESDAY730 Staff meeting
815 Quarterback meeting
- Basic defensive profile
- Run checks
- Protection perimeters and concerns
900 Team meeting (5)
- Scouting report
- Install base runs, nickel runs, and protections
- Install base runs, nickel runs, and protections
1115 Walk-through
1145 Lunch
1245 Individual meetings (view video of opponent)
1315 Meetings end
1330 Special teams meeting
1400 Practice
1615 Practice ends
1715 Coaches review practice video
- Finalize short yardage and goal line offense
- Finalize red-zone offense
- Review backed up and four minute offense
- Review script sheets and prepare cards for Thursday's practice
730 Staff meeting
815 Quarterback meeting
- Review blitz
- Outline red zone approach
900 Team meeting (5)
- View practice (the offensive line is separate)
1030 Individual meetings (view video of opponent)
1115 walk-through
1145 Lunch
1245 Individual meetings (view video of opponent)
1315 Meetings end
1330 Special teams meeting
1400 Practice
1615 Coaches review practice video
1700 Discuss openers
FRIDAY
730 Staff meeting
815 Quarterback meeting
- Discuss openers
900 Team meeting (5)
- Review practice video (the offensive line is separate)
1100 Individual meetings
1130 Practice
1300 Practice ends
- Finalize offensive sideline sheet
- List openers
900 Review practice video (the offensive line is separate)
- Individual meetings - hand out final game plans
1115 Practice ends
1800
2000 Check into hotel
2100 Special teams meetings
2130 Offensive / defensive meetings
- Review openers
- Use cut ups to support opening calls
- View game video to give players a flavor of the game
- Plan and review key situations (e.g. short yardage, goal line, blitz, etc)
2205 Snack
Additional readings;
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Painter .. *
Before I started dating Colby, my family had a meeting. Subject: How can Colby Carter be an asset around here? How can he add to this family? Kidding. However, he has been a huge addition. He started painting with his Dad's painting business many years ago. He's had a lot of practice and it shows. He does an incredible job and he loves it.
When we started making concrete plans for our trip to LA my sister mentioned that her bedroom needed a new do. Colby was in. We decided to leave a day early so he'd have time for work and play. We packed up and hit the road.
Once we arrived Colb immediately got started. He had more help than he expected. He soaked in every minute he had with his future employees and loved every second. The blue Kady went with turned out amazing. I LOVE the finished product. Hopefully the Peterson's do as well.
After he finished the job he was offered another one. We've been home a week and he has already figured out how to paint the stucco on the outside of their house! We can't wait to head back to Cali and visit ... I mean work.
I'm pretty sure these two held these brushes for a full hour waiting for their turn to help.
When we started making concrete plans for our trip to LA my sister mentioned that her bedroom needed a new do. Colby was in. We decided to leave a day early so he'd have time for work and play. We packed up and hit the road.
Once we arrived Colb immediately got started. He had more help than he expected. He soaked in every minute he had with his future employees and loved every second. The blue Kady went with turned out amazing. I LOVE the finished product. Hopefully the Peterson's do as well.
After he finished the job he was offered another one. We've been home a week and he has already figured out how to paint the stucco on the outside of their house! We can't wait to head back to Cali and visit ... I mean work.
I'm pretty sure these two held these brushes for a full hour waiting for their turn to help.
We're still talking about how much fun we had with the kids.
Colby hasn't had too many opportunities to spend with young kids so he was a little nervous but you wouldn't know it, He enjoyed all of it and the kids loved him to pieces.
Although I don't think he was referred to anything except 'The Guy' until the very last day.
IDENTIFYING AND IMPLEMENTING ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Selection taken from the coaching canon , "Finding The Winning Edge".
A critical part of the game planning process is to identify the skills each player needs to perform the steps (tasks) involved in a particular play or play sequence. After identifying the skills needed by the player, a team must have a process in place for ensuring that their players develop these skills so that each play or play sequence is productive. Taking steps to develop these skills in every player occurs in two stages: isolating the skills and teaching the skills.
- Isolate the skills. The first step in the game planning process should be to analyze the tasks involved in the assignment of every player. Next, a decision must be made regarding whether the players have the ability to master the necessary skills. If it is determined that the ability of the players does not mesh with the skills required for a specific task. If they do not, the head coach must either discard this part of his offensive plan or alter the play or play sequence to fit the level of talent.
Whatever the head coach’s decision, his decision can be made easier if he strictly adheres to one of the cardinal principles of training – specificity/ Specificity refers to the fact that “an individual gets what he trains for. “ All factors considered, the more specific his players’ preparation for a particular game, the better their performance. - Teach the skills. Collectively, teaching players the skills they need involves an evolutional process of promoting, enhancing, practicing and refining each facet of the capacity being developed. In this regard, the rudimentary teaching progression of “hear it – see it – do it” is as applicable as it ever was.
For example, with regard to teaching skills to your players, you must decide whether to rely on having the players learn by rote memorization or to require them to utilize critical thinking skills and acquire a more comprehensive knowledge of the offensive system. You should keep in mind that the more players are taught to critically analyze their responsibilities and to understand the relationship of these responsibilities to the total structure of the offense, the more productive the system will be.
Walsh, Bill - "Finding The Winning Edge", 1997, pg 210 - 211
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Lucky Duck ... *
There is something about his smile that drives me wild.
I can't get enough Colby time.
He makes me laugh ridiculously loud and somehow puts a constant grin on my face.
Every single day I'm reminded that I am far luckier than I deserve.
But I'll take it.
I couldn't be more grateful for all that Life & Love have brought me.
The Joy just keeps on comin.
I never imagined that being a Carter would bring me so much happiness.
I'm having the time of my life and I get to share it with someone who loves me more than words can say.
I'm Loving every single second of being Mrs. C
fraid so ...*
I was talking to some of my fellow co-workers recently about life. Where we are, where we've been, and where we'd like to go. Divorce came up. A topic that intrigues me for lots of reasons - mostly because I've been there. I know the hurt, the anger, the heartache, the love, the smiles, the laughs, and the memories. I remember the first time I heard that J was doing well. I couldn't help but smile. I was - and still am- happy for him. We both deserve nothing but the best. It took me a while to get to this point amongst all the confusion but I'm here and I like it.
I have close friends tell me that if they want, they will hate J so that I don't have to. However, that's not necessary. No hate here.
Sometimes I look back on how things were a year and a half ago. I was a mess. Life picked me up by my feet and all the blood rushed to my head. I said a lot of things at the time that weren't very nice. Some were true, some were not. Fact is, they were said. I hope those around me will forget the negative and soak in the positive. Dwelling in whatever you don't or didn't like only keeps you in the same boat you set sea in.
I wouldn't change the past for anything. In fact, I'd do it all over again. I learned a million lessons and somehow, the lessons just keep on coming.
I have close friends tell me that if they want, they will hate J so that I don't have to. However, that's not necessary. No hate here.
Sometimes I look back on how things were a year and a half ago. I was a mess. Life picked me up by my feet and all the blood rushed to my head. I said a lot of things at the time that weren't very nice. Some were true, some were not. Fact is, they were said. I hope those around me will forget the negative and soak in the positive. Dwelling in whatever you don't or didn't like only keeps you in the same boat you set sea in.
I wouldn't change the past for anything. In fact, I'd do it all over again. I learned a million lessons and somehow, the lessons just keep on coming.
Fumble Analysis
Back in the old days before cut-ups were readily available, I was resigned to taping games off of TV to try to learn as much as I could. One advantage with the game telecasts are the close-ups which allow you to analyze exactly how fumbles occur. I use this video of fumbles to show my skill players and I relate it back to the Ball Security fundamentals that I talked about in my last post:
http://brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-all-ball-security-these-days.html
Fundamentals of Ball Security:
1. Two Finger Claw
2. Wrist above Elbow
3. Ball Tight to Chest
4. Tuck Elbow In
5. Opposite Hand Over Football on Contact
6. Keep Pads Low
Fumbles @ Yahoo! Video
http://brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-all-ball-security-these-days.html
Fundamentals of Ball Security:
1. Two Finger Claw
2. Wrist above Elbow
3. Ball Tight to Chest
4. Tuck Elbow In
5. Opposite Hand Over Football on Contact
6. Keep Pads Low
Fumbles @ Yahoo! Video
Saturday, June 12, 2010
FIVE! ..*
We recently took a Road Trip to LA. I'll blog about that soon. For now I'll just say that if our kids are as cute and fun as the nephews and niece who have already joined the family... We'll have ten. Ok probably not TEN but I do believe I've convinced my husband that five is a great number.
S'more of what? ...*
Colby's parents had us over on memorial day. We had a BBQ, visited Huntsville, Ate Pizza, Got a Hair Cut (me), Rode a Motorcycle (not me), Made S'mores, watched a movie, had a blast.
My In-laws are amazing. This whole day was so much fun. Full of laughs and lots of new memories.
Holly found GIANT Marshmallows for us to roast and we decided that while we were being dare-devils, we'd throw some Reeses in there instead of a Chocolate Bar. Huge hit.
My In-laws are amazing. This whole day was so much fun. Full of laughs and lots of new memories.
Holly found GIANT Marshmallows for us to roast and we decided that while we were being dare-devils, we'd throw some Reeses in there instead of a Chocolate Bar. Huge hit.
Domestic .. *
Colb and I found berries on Sale. My idea was to eat them. All of them. Love me some strawberries. Then I remembered my food storage and how big of a slacker I've been. We asked Colb's Mom if she'd teach us how to make freezer jam. She agreed and was excited to have us. I think they kind of miss us. Just a hunch.
We set a date for Saturday morning. Colby and I freed the entire day. We had no idea what we were getting into but we did know we'd have some yummy jam when we were done.
We arrived late. Ha! My sweet Husband is so patient. Rolled up our sleeves.Got to work. Took a deep breath and thirty minutes laters .. Tu DAH! I'm slowly becoming a domestic little house wife. Hmm. Who knew. We can't thank Holly enough for freeing up her day and teaching us something new. I can't believe how easy this project was. I've convinced myself that if I will just slow down and be patient I can accomplish a lot of the things I want to do so badly. Cooking. Crafting. Cooking.
For now, I'll just take it one project at a time. :)
Strawberry and Blackberry Freezer jam? Come and get it!
We set a date for Saturday morning. Colby and I freed the entire day. We had no idea what we were getting into but we did know we'd have some yummy jam when we were done.
We arrived late. Ha! My sweet Husband is so patient. Rolled up our sleeves.Got to work. Took a deep breath and thirty minutes laters .. Tu DAH! I'm slowly becoming a domestic little house wife. Hmm. Who knew. We can't thank Holly enough for freeing up her day and teaching us something new. I can't believe how easy this project was. I've convinced myself that if I will just slow down and be patient I can accomplish a lot of the things I want to do so badly. Cooking. Crafting. Cooking.
Strawberry and Blackberry Freezer jam? Come and get it!
49 ...*
I work in a Pharmacy, with A LOT of different types of patients. Low class, high class, middle class, rich, poor, and some with No class. We get em all. It's all part of the job. One of the many reasons I love it so much.
Every month we have a contest with the other departments in the grocery store. The majority of the contest is out of our control in the pharmacy. Everyone else, has a better chance to win.
Here is how it works.
An automated system picks twenty people who have a fresh values card.
First question: Do you shop at your Local Smith's food and Drug?
A Yes moves them on to the next question. A No thanks them for their time. A no also forces he automated system to add another number to the list. The survey requires twenty participants.
The Yes' get asked more questions about how friendly the staff was, their experience, and if they were smiled at and acknowledged when they arrived. It's a very short survey.
Every Month the store manager brings each department their score and usually lectures them. Two months ago, T yelled as us in front of our patients. I thanked him for interrupting me while I was practicing my customer service.
This month he came around and we all acted busy and tried to ignore him. He offered to let us guess our score. My boss who is also the head Pharmacist and Pharmacy manager said 49. T was not amused.
He asked for a drum-roll and pulled out a trophy. We had achieved a score of 97. In doing so, we get to display a lame trophy for the month and we got to pick a candy to share. Umm Thank You?
We had an Intern all month who has been nothing short of Awesome. We are all really sad he's done. It's about time we get an intern that rocks and enjoys the job. Chaz decided he was the reason for our high score and because I know I'm not the reason, I'll give him the credit.
I love these fun pictures. I haven't figured out exactly what to do with my short hair yet so I wear a lot of headbands. This particular one is my favorite. I got a million compliments on it and I can't wait to wear it again.
One of my favorite patients told me I should quit my job and become a model in New York. Apparently I'm just stunning and too beautiful to be counting pills. Little does V know, there are no such thing as 5'1 models in NY but thanks anyway.
I smiled at a Pt I'd never met before and he asked why I was so happy. I was confused and said the first thing that came to my head (or my mouth I guess.)
"Umm .. I had a vitamin water for Lunch."
I'm a moron.
We'd like to think that it's our customer service that gave us the 97 but we're all pretty sure it's the products that are sold right out front that keep the customers Happy.
Amy, Pharm Julie, Inern Chaz, Libby - Thee crazy guy in back. That would be my Boss, Clark.
Every month we have a contest with the other departments in the grocery store. The majority of the contest is out of our control in the pharmacy. Everyone else, has a better chance to win.
Here is how it works.
An automated system picks twenty people who have a fresh values card.
First question: Do you shop at your Local Smith's food and Drug?
A Yes moves them on to the next question. A No thanks them for their time. A no also forces he automated system to add another number to the list. The survey requires twenty participants.
The Yes' get asked more questions about how friendly the staff was, their experience, and if they were smiled at and acknowledged when they arrived. It's a very short survey.
Every Month the store manager brings each department their score and usually lectures them. Two months ago, T yelled as us in front of our patients. I thanked him for interrupting me while I was practicing my customer service.
This month he came around and we all acted busy and tried to ignore him. He offered to let us guess our score. My boss who is also the head Pharmacist and Pharmacy manager said 49. T was not amused.
He asked for a drum-roll and pulled out a trophy. We had achieved a score of 97. In doing so, we get to display a lame trophy for the month and we got to pick a candy to share. Umm Thank You?
We had an Intern all month who has been nothing short of Awesome. We are all really sad he's done. It's about time we get an intern that rocks and enjoys the job. Chaz decided he was the reason for our high score and because I know I'm not the reason, I'll give him the credit.
I love these fun pictures. I haven't figured out exactly what to do with my short hair yet so I wear a lot of headbands. This particular one is my favorite. I got a million compliments on it and I can't wait to wear it again.
One of my favorite patients told me I should quit my job and become a model in New York. Apparently I'm just stunning and too beautiful to be counting pills. Little does V know, there are no such thing as 5'1 models in NY but thanks anyway.
I smiled at a Pt I'd never met before and he asked why I was so happy. I was confused and said the first thing that came to my head (or my mouth I guess.)
"Umm .. I had a vitamin water for Lunch."
I'm a moron.
We'd like to think that it's our customer service that gave us the 97 but we're all pretty sure it's the products that are sold right out front that keep the customers Happy.
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