Tully Payne

“Stepping up” in your spiritual life often begins with “kneeling down."

10 things to do at the start of camp, to get more playing time: 10. Show up 9. Be the first to arrive 8. Come well rested & fueled 7. Hydrate 6. Compete 5. Fight for reps 4. Get 1% better daily 3. Push & empower others 2. Become a student of the game 1. Lead by example!

18 tips to make practices better Football practice is starting all over the country. It’s an exciting time of year as every team is undefeated! The teams that are still excited late in the season will be effective and efficient in their practices. Here are 18 practical tips to help make your practices more effective and efficient: #18 – Find as many ways as possible to play the game Kids may play basketball, baseball, soccer on their own…but they will never play 11 on 11 tackle football on their own. They need the practice time to get better at football. Limit drills that don’t involve playing the game.  #17 – Give each period a focus Every period (indy, group, team) needs a focus. Write it on the practice script and make sure you got better.  Example: Working counter – make sure you work bouncing a squeezing DE. If nothing else, get better at that before the period is over. These small wins will compound, and you will get much better at more than 1 thing. #16 – Warmup playing the sport The start of practice can be a great time to steal some football time. Warmup in position groups doing football movements, pat & go, etc…whatever works for you. If you want to get as many football movements as possible, utilize warmup. #15 – Use 2 huddles when possible If you have the capability, use 2 huddles as much as you can. Right after 1 huddle runs the play, the other runs a play while 1st huddle is regrouping. This gets young guys reps without taking away from the 1st team. #14 – Limit standing around by stealing time If the OL doesn’t play on kickoff, send them to indy during that time and do not assign the OL coach a job on kickoff. Seems simple, but you can steal time like this over and over in practice if you pay attention. #13 – Base plans on what you plan to run/see So much time is wasted on practice running plays you likely won’t even call in the game.  Use data for down/distance, hash, and plays to determine what you will practice. Practice what you know you will see (defense) or call (offense) as much as possible. #12 – Utilize post-practice If you want to steal some time, have the players do the post-practice stretch while the Head Coach gives the “post-practice” talk (players are not usually listening much anyway) and then end practice in your individual groups doing some extra work. #11 – Use headsets Utilize your headsets in practice. This allows the coaches to communicate, coach on the run, and practice will be more efficient.  Dust those headsets off on days that aren’t Friday and see if it helps. #10 – Use your terminology Kids do not understand football like you do. Quit trying to get them to understand it. When talking to the OL in a drill, tell them the play you are running when working that movement rather than the technical terms.  You need them to learn your scheme. #9 – Take pride in transitions What is emphasized improves. If you take pride in your transitions, you will be able to accomplish more in practice in a shorter period. Make the transitions fun and the coaches must set the tone for the transitions. Be prepared for the next period.   #8 – Create a clear, concise practice manual The Head Coach should lay out all responsibilities pre- and post-practice as well as how each period should run. There should be no guessing as to what each coach should be doing during all parts of practice. Have a plan, write it down. #7 – Have a system for injury management Unfortunately, players will inevitably get injured. There needs to be protocols in place as to what they will do and how they will work to return. Injured players not having a clear plan can hurt the productivity of the others practicing. #6 – Limit the monologues Coach on the run. If you must stop practice over and over, you probably need to video and show the video later to the people making you slow down. Kids learn by doing much more than you stopping practice and preaching. #5 – Organize scout teams Take some time and have organized scout teams. This is some of the best work you can do before practice to make practice go smooth. Have “starters” and “backups” at each position on the scouts and post them for the players to know where to go.. #4 – Rotate between offense and defense I wish I had done this more.  Instead of doing an hour or offense and an hour of defense after, go back and forth more like a game. It will be confusing and chaotic at first, but you will settle in and be more “game ready” #3 – Finish with enthusiasm Practice can be monotonous at times.  Make sure to find a way to finish with enthusiasm.  The players need to leave excited about the time they invested in practice and looking forward to what the future holds with the team. #2 – There are no extra points for the longest practice While this list is long, your practice should not be. Be aware of people’s time. Use the things on this list and more to make your practices efficient so you can get the kids home to their families, homework, jobs, etc. #1 – Utilize the components of good instruction Practice is the same as the classroom. Use your knowledge as a teacher to use the components of good instruction: Motivation, Organization, Efficiency, Variety, and Adaptability. Use all that teaching PL you have done over the years to help your team be better. All those things that may work in “theory”, really work in sports because your students asked to be in this class!

The benefits of well-managed high school athletics: 1. Sports teams serve as the front porch and brand of the school. They are the reason for a school mascot, school song, and pep rallies. Sports create tradition. 2. Athletics serve as the largest and most successful at-risk program for a school. Playing sports provides purpose, discipline, motivation, and structure for those who may not get it at home. Sports requires successful academic performance to be eligible. 3. The local community connects with the school district through sports. Athletes are discussed and celebrated in the local newspaper, on the radio, and on the news. 4. Fundraising: Booster clubs raise money providing everything from meals and uniforms to facility enhancements and travel expenses. 5. The student experience for non-athletes is enhanced because of athletics. The student body comes together to cheer and support their school enhancing school unity and togetherness. The band, cheerleaders, dance team, choir, and others have increased opportunities and a platform to showcase their talents on game days. 6. Sports creates and enhances tradition. Alumni come back for homecoming games and more to support and feel connected with their past. This valuable engagement enhances school support and creates fundraising opportunities. 7. Sports teach accountability to athletes. Playing requires successful academic performance to be eligible. 8. Athletics is the reason for a school mascot, school song & pep rallies.

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Great to see these two great young men and their families in Marietta today. Wish you guys the best. Keep working hard!

This is has been one wild off-season for me!! I’ll fill you in as I know!! #bigthingspoppin

3rd in the state for the girls!! Bringing some hardware back to Turner!!

Honor graduate @mir2nice_ 🤝 Proud Dad moment!!!

We have a State Champion in the long jump!!!

I’m smiling with pride as my son @TBG11_ graduated from Georgia Southern University with his 2nd degree. You had one heck of a ride. God has worked all things together for good for you, so as you embark on your next chapters in life continue to let God lead. #LastoftheHard

Wishing all of the Mamas, a Happy Mother’s Day weekend

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4 EMOTIONS THAT WILL KILL YOUR MARRIAGE... 1. ANGER - Uncontrolled anger, intimidation and bullying have NO place in marriage. Watch your tone. Anger does NO good, only harm. Remove it. 2. CRITICISM - Listen to me, treat your spouse with kindness and respect. Your job is to build them up, NOT to tear them down. NO ONE wants to live with a critic. 3. BITTERNESS: Or you can call it blame. It can be summed up in once simple line, "It's not me. It's you." Don't be the victim in your arguments, remember that you're on the same team. It's not about who wins or loses an argument. 4. UNFORGIVENESS: It doesn't take a very big person to carry a grudge ... but it DOES take a big person to forgive someone. Marriage is made up of two imperfect people and a healthy marriage is made up of two great forgivers. Don't let your marriage be held back by not forgiving your spouse for something they have done.

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