OR Jr Journal

[RobMoriRB]

OR, you just nailed it right there.....Most coaches at the younger level think everyone should be 100yard condition. Lineman hate that but when its 5-10 yards its our house.....

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Off Road

Well, tonight they switched it up and had the team running 20 yard sprints (head coach wasn't there tonight). Well, my son was kicking ass and coming in the top 3 to 5 kids accross the line. Some coaches don't realize that linemen need explosive speed and NOT SPEED ENDURANCE. Hopefully the coaches will open their eyes and judge players by different standards depending on the position they play. Linemen need to be quick to 5 or 10 yards and that's the way we train in the off-season. They need to clock the kids' 10, 20, and 40 yard times to see where they will fit in best for the team. Not every kid is going to be a skills player but they need linemen too; the offense doesn't go anywhere without them.

Very interesting story. That's something I am going to file in the old memory banks. I'm glad for him that he was able to have a moment shine and not get discouraged. It's good he got to see the results of his hard work.

[Off Road]

Originally Posted by RobMoriRB

OR, you just nailed it right there.....Most coaches at the younger level think everyone should be 100yard condition. Lineman hate that but when its 5-10 yards its our house.....

I like that

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Very interesting story. That's something I am going to file in the old memory banks. I'm glad for him that he was able to have a moment shine and not get discouraged. It's good he got to see the results of his hard work.

It makes it tough for me because I am in charge of what he will train for in the off-season. The question becomes, do we train for strength and explosive power again or do we train for endurance? Do we keep him bigger and stronger than the other kids or do we get lean and fast? I think the answer [for right now] is to keep it fun and let the chips fall in line as he gets closer to puberty and high school. If it's not fun for him, he'll hate doing it and burn out.

[Off Road]

AM Workout
20 Pushups
20 First Steps
Hand Position Work

Notes:
Quote of the night...
Defensive Coach: "C'mon, you gotta get past the line!"
Defensive Lineman: "I'm trying really hard"
Defensive Coach: "Hit the line harder, that tackle isn't going to kill you."
Defensive Lineman: "I think he's almost killed me a few times."
Offensive Tackle (my son): "You're lucky they are making me play at 'practice' speed!!!"

[RobMoriRB]

Originally Posted by Off Road

It makes it tough for me because I am in charge of what he will train for in the off-season. The question becomes, do we train for strength and explosive power again or do we train for endurance? Do we keep him bigger and stronger than the other kids or do we get lean and fast? I think the answer [for right now] is to keep it fun and let the chips fall in line as he gets closer to puberty and high school. If it's not fun for him, he'll hate doing it and burn out.

From personal experience, I found from last season to know strength and explosive power is the main key for Offensive Line, but some endurance does help. but like you said keep it fun, because at that age they can hate sports if forced into it

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Off Road

I like that


It makes it tough for me because I am in charge of what he will train for in the off-season. The question becomes, do we train for strength and explosive power again or do we train for endurance? Do we keep him bigger and stronger than the other kids or do we get lean and fast? I think the answer [for right now] is to keep it fun and let the chips fall in line as he gets closer to puberty and high school. If it's not fun for him, he'll hate doing it and burn out.

Sounds like a good plan to me. I think as his strength improves, he will naturally become a better athlete.

[Off Road]

From Saturday's Game...

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Off Road

From Saturday's Game...

Bam!

Pancake.

[Off Road]

AM Workout
20 Pushups

PM Workout
1 arm Db Row:
40 lbs x 5 (each arm)
40 lbs x 5 (each arm)
40 lbs x 12 (each arm)

Goblet Squat:
40 lbs x 12
40 lbs x 12
40 lbs x 20

Notes:
My son's team is now 1-1. They lost in overtime on Saturday but they played very well. The offense was ticking but the defense couldn't tackle on that day

[BendtheBar]

How is he doing with the rows? Is that weight fairly routine for him right now?