Developing a Vision and Sticking to Your Ultimate Plan for Success Ashland-Greenwood Bluejay Football
A Lot to Think About - Beyond X s/o s, Schemes, Wins/Losses rules philosophies core values and beliefs VISION mission and theme goals
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL HISTORY 1892-2001 (110 Seasons) 39 Total Winning Seasons 1 Undefeated Season 0 District Titles 0 Playoff Appearances 2002-2007 (6 Seasons) 2 Winning Seasons (25-37) 0 Undefeated Seasons 0 District Titles 3 Playoff Appearances, 1 Quarterfinal Appearance
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL HISTORY Took Over in 2008 2008 3-5, No Vision, Young and Green 2009 7-3, Physical Vision, Lost 2 nd Round Playoffs 2010 8-2, Breakthrough Year, Mostly Talent, Missing Intangibles Lost 2 nd Round Playoffs 2011 3-6, Selfish Players, No Unity, Lost 1 st Round Playoffs
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL HISTORY Needed to Change Culture LEADERSHIP 2012 7-3, Unified Vision, Option, Lost 2 nd Round Playoffs (17:36) 2013 11-2, 4-2-5, District Champs, State Runner-Up (blown out) 2014 12-1, Refocus, District Champs, State Runner-Up (blown out)
DEVELOPING A VISION What do we want to ultimately be known for? Vision = the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom
Bluejay Football Vision We want to be a UNIFIED TEAM that displays HIGH CHARACTER and EMOTION while being the MOST PHYSICAL, and MENTALLY TOUGH, TEAM in C1
Support for your Vision Philosophies Goals Rules Core Values and Beliefs Mission and Theme
DEVELOPING A PHILOSOPHY What do we believe is the best guide for us to achieve our goals Philosophy = a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL PHILOSOPHIES OVERALL Athletics mirror life, and football is no different. Football is a team sport that enables a player at Ashland- Greenwood High School to better develop themselves as a student, an athlete, and a young adult. Our goal as coaches is to give each player an opportunity to excel to his fullest potential both on, and off, the field. GAME Our goal is to put the 11 best players on the field, those with a burning desire to work unselfishly as a team and unified to accomplish our goals that we have set out to reach. We want players who want to compete for every inch and are not afraid to fail during any given play players who will give everything they have each play for the team.
Bluejay Coaching Philosophy Players give everything for the team...coaches are obligated to give everything to the players and equip them with tools to achieve their fullest potential.
DEVELOPING GOALS TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE What can we lean on day to day to keep our focus and raise the level of our game Goal = the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL GOALS DAILY On Time Early Thinking Bluejay Football Fun Be Leaders Get Better Effort and Attitude Be Respectful Be Physical Be Coachable Listen and Learn Pride Play Smart Be Confident Trust Don t Worry About the Past Be a Teammate Be Couragous Play with Emotion Finish Each Moment
Bluejay Daily Goals 1. Have Fun! 2. Act Like Champions On, and Off, the Field 3. Compete with Perfect Effort and Perfect Attitude 4. Be Accountable for Our Own Actions as well as Our Teammates Actions 5. Do Whatever It Takes to Leave the Day Better than We Started
Bluejay Pride Goals 1. FOCUS 2. BELIEVE 3. COMMUNICATE 4. EXECUTE 5. FINISH
DEVELOPING A FOUNDATION OF CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS What can we turn to in the face of adversity Values = a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life Beliefs = trust, faith, or confidence in someone or something
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS VALUES Accountability Commitment Confidence Courage Determination Discipline Energy Humility Integrity Leadership Loyalty Passion Sacrifice Trust BELIEFS (we believe in being ) Coachable Flexible Mentally Tough Persistent Physical Positive Prepared Relentless Teammate Tenacious
Bluejay Core Values 1. SACRIFICE 2. DISCIPLINE 3. ENERGY 4. UNITY
Bluejay Beliefs (we believe in being.) 1. PREPARED 2. PERSISTENT 3. POSITIVE
DEVELOPING RULES TO GIVE PROGRAM STRUCTURE What are our boundaries that we want to operate in Rules = one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL RULES HANDBOOK GRADING POLICY LOCKER ROOM POLICY ATTENDANCE POLICY PLAYER CONDUCT POLICY CLASSROOM POLICY BUS POLICY EQUIPMENT POLICY TEAM ON TIME NO CUSSING NO NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR SHOW RESPECT GAME EXPECTATIONS BE READY TO LEARN
Bluejay Rules 1. ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING 2. BE A GREAT LEADER 3. NEVER BE SATISFIED
HOW DOES IT FIT TOGETHER? If all of these pieces don t have a purpose with each other then you won t have anything that will collectively effect your team. You must understand how they connect. Win Forever by Pete Carroll forced me to fit my supporting material together into an easy way to explain how to attain our vision
WIN FOREVER MODEL PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT CENTRAL THEME BELIEF SYSTEM
ATTAINING BLUEJAY FOOTBALL S VISION
Final Support for Team s Vision Mission and Theme This is where our team takes Ownership through Leadership
DEVELOPING A MISSION AND THEME FOR YOUR CURRENT SEASON What our players are focused on to achieve their goals Mission = a formal summary of the aims and values of a company, organization, or individual
BLUEJAY MISSION AND THEME LEADERSHIP CLASS Empower Athletes by Developing Ownership in the Team while Holding Each Other Accountable and Building Trust through Family Values TOPICS What is Leadership? Why Don t We Lead? Accountability Excellence Do the Right Thing How Good do You Want to Be Shaping Our Season
PLAYERS SHAPE OUR SEASON Theme Core Picture Supporting Words Define all Summer Goals Mission 1 st 2 Week Goals Season Goals Playoff Goals Wrist Bands
2015 Bluejay Theme WHATEVER IT TAKES! sacrificing our pride through unified dedication towards the relentless pursuit of our ultimate goal TAKE FLIGHT!
SHAPING OUR SEASON SUMMER GOALS 27 of 30 Strength Days Attended Increase 5lbs After Week 5 on Core Lifts Increase 10lbs After Week 10 on Core Lifts Increase 50lbs After Week 10 on Total Core Lifts Learn Basic Offense/Defense at Gretna Passing League Finish Healthy and Strive for Game-Like Timing at Hastings Team Camp
SHAPING OUR SEASON SUMMER GOALS Finish Healthy and Increase Communication to Decrease Mental Errors at Wahoo Camp Strive for Game-Like Condition and Be Prepared to Play Week 1 by July 18 at AG Team Camp Perfect Attendance, Everyone Make Position Time in Shuttle Run, and Team Top 3 in Overall, Skill, and Line at Football Conditioning 2 Leadership Meetings to Finalize Goals
WHAT S NEXT Leadership Meeting Develop Mission Example: The 2014 Bluejay Football Family is determined to solidify our legitimacy of previous years through unity and sacrifice as we Refocus for THE RETURN! Set Goals for 1 st 2 Weeks of Practice Set Goals for Season Set Goals for Playoffs (towards the end of the season)
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL HISTORY Took Over in 2008 and Developing a Vision 2008-2014 (7 Seasons) 5 Total Winning Seasons (51-22) 1 Undefeated Regular Season 2 District Titles 6 Playoff Appearances with 2 State Runner-Up Finishes
BLUEJAY FOOTBALL CHALLENGES YOU TO DEVELOP YOUR VISION Head Coach Ryan Thompson ryan.thompson@agps.org