Comments on: Sidelined by Move to Keller, TX http://coachparker.org/2009/08/20/sidelined-by-move-to-keller-tx/ Coaching Youth Football Zone by Coach Parker Mon, 21 May 2012 18:15:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: stevep264 http://coachparker.org/2009/08/20/sidelined-by-move-to-keller-tx/#comment-2964 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:50:00 +0000 http://coachparker.org/?p=281#comment-2964 You are right, coaching 8 year olds is much different than coaching high schoolers and adults. In Arvada one of the HS coaches was helping out on the coaching staff of a friend’s team. The HS coach told me that coaching pee wee football was very difficult, especially keeping thier attention.

Yes, I coached in Plano, Plano Sports Authority, for two years. I worked for EDS in Plano for 8 years, went to Texas A&M and grew up in Houston. I played for Klein Forest High School, Strack Intermediate School and Spring Brach Dad’s Club YMCA Bulldogs.

We are happy to be back in Texas with family and friends. You just can’t beat the warmth of Texas hospitality. Gig’em Ags!

]]> By: Dan Szepesi http://coachparker.org/2009/08/20/sidelined-by-move-to-keller-tx/#comment-2961 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:48:12 +0000 http://coachparker.org/?p=281#comment-2961 Heh, and having pro experience doesn’t mean you will be a good coach, let alone a good youth coach. Coaching youth, especially 8 year olds, is a lot different animal as you know.

Weren’t you originally from Plano or something? I thought I remember in your earlier blogs that you used to coach around here.

]]> By: Dan Szepesi http://coachparker.org/2009/08/20/sidelined-by-move-to-keller-tx/#comment-2960 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:34:45 +0000 http://coachparker.org/?p=281#comment-2960 wow coach, i missed this. Welcome to Keller! I coach for the Keller Panthers (www.kellerpanthers.com).

I know some kids and coaches on those KYA select teams. Your kids must be on the Sophomore team and the Senior team?

I am curious – as a parent, do you like how many kids there are on the teams? We have 15 kids, admittedly a little low, but our kids will get to play both ways and for the whole game. No complaints about playing time there. With 25+ kids on the roster – how are the coaches dealing with playing time issues?

]]> By: stevep264 http://coachparker.org/2009/08/20/sidelined-by-move-to-keller-tx/#comment-2899 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:24:04 +0000 http://coachparker.org/?p=281#comment-2899 ya I found hard to believe but both of my sons’ teams have 5 coaches each. My youngest son’s coach played for the Titans. This is Texas football. :) I’ll have fun being a fan this year and learning to be a better coach by watching other coaches this year. Thanks for your comment, Coach Parker

]]> By: Byron Harris http://coachparker.org/2009/08/20/sidelined-by-move-to-keller-tx/#comment-2851 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:56:08 +0000 http://coachparker.org/?p=281#comment-2851 I find it hard to believe that they don’t need an assistant coach. I live in Buffalo Grove, IL, and although my son is no longer playing, I am helping out with some friends of mine. Granted, I know them, but we always welcome help from parents. We try to do as much individual coaching of technique as possible.

Good luck,
Byron

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