SPECIAL TEAMS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE FAMILYUNCOMMONJACK SCHUGARS

OAKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL Oakridge High School 530 students grade 9-12Blue collar working community - suburbs of Muskegon MichiganDivision 5 in MICHIGAN playoffs 8 divisions in Michigan playoffs of 620 schools & only 256 are in the playoffs

Enrollment 530 students Grade 9-12 ( No schools of choice students )

History & Credibility1965 1978 - Won 43, Lost 77, Tied 3 with 3 coaches in the 14 years.Schugars Years 1979 to Present Won 253 & Lost 75 Winning % .77718 West Michigan Conference Championships19 Years in the MHSAA State Playoffs1969 Youth Football 1 year1970 1972 Head Junior High Football 13-4-11973 1975 Head J.V Football 18-7-21976 1978 Assistant Varsity Football

Championship Coaching Staff

Tim Parker Defensive Coordinator former player - 14 years Cary Harger Offensive & Defensive Line Coach & Strength Coach 15 years former playerMark Jalovec Offensive Coordinator & Asst. Defensive Backs 12 years Former Muskegon Offensive Coordinator & Web MasterJim Smith Scout team coach - 9 yearsDavid Randall- Receivers & Secondary - 1st year on varsity

Championship SupportScott Chase Director of Game Day Operations ( former Player ) 2008 J.V. assistant coachRick Shaffer VideoMark Hollenbeck Computer StatisticianJ.V. Coaches Tracy Ruel , Scott Chase Russ Woodwyk, Roger Dailey, & Middle School Football two former playersDr. Thomas Kaye, Herman Gonzalez, & Mike Braid with Shoreline Sport and Spine

OAKRIDGE FOOTBALL MISSION STATEMENTOur mission is to take the high school student where he cannot take himself. We will foster an environment that teaches young men to :1. Relentlessly pursue and win the West Michigan Conference Championship!2. Relentlessly pursue the MHSAA playoffs and win at every level !3. Achieve an exemplary foundation of leadership and academic success. 4. Achieve a foundation to become a successful individual throughout life.Our program is based on the values of family, successful attitudes, and team chemistry.

Special Team PhilosophyNothing changes the momentum of a football game more than a great special teams playPersonnel for special teams has to be specialized Take advantage of teams who do not use their best athletes for special teamsChange Schemes each week (Look for Weaknesses)Emphasize the Importance to players who WANT to be part of those teams.Catch phrase names for Different Special Teams

You Get What You EmphasizeTrip to Air Force Academy in 2002Practice Plan ChangesSpecializing PersonnelCoaching Specialization Within Special TeamsSpecial Teams Players(Wedge Breaker signed on Spring Meeting Card)Are the best players utilized on each unit?Pre-practice work ( snappers)

Special Team GoalsNo K.O. Returns past 25 yard line. ( Not onside, sky, or squib )No bad snaps on punts, P.A.T. or F.G.No K.O.s or punts returned for T.D.Return all K.O.s beyond our 30 yard lineNo punt returned against us for more than 10 yardsNone of our punts, P.A.T.s or F.G.s blocked 100% P.A.T. successBlock a punt, P.A.T. or F.G.Return a K.O. or Punt for a T.D.No turnovers on punt returns or kickoff returns

STATSPunt Blocks 2002 2 2006 - 2 2003 7 2007 - 2 2004 3 2008 - 5 2005 - 2 2009 - 4PAT / FG Bocks 2002 3 2006 - 2 2003 4 2007 - 3 2004 3 2008 - 2 2005 3 2009 - 3

Practice PlanSpecial Team plays are 1 out of every 6 plays on game day.Our practice is scripted to have 1/6th of our practice time for special teams (App. 25 Minutes) per practiceBoth Offensive and Defensive Script Team Times incorporate Special Team plays within them.

PRACTICE PLAN scriptYou must script in your punts and punt blocks in your weekly team offense and defense periodsScript tight punt and spread punts and tight and spread punt blocksBlock ball at kick point 8-9 Yard block point with hands and head over the ball coach put orange circle on the groundRehearse the big plays on special teams

Punt Block Left

Fat Man Punt Block

Punt Block vs. Spread

P.A.T./F.G. BLOCKMental Readiness just after a touchdownKnow the rules on F.G. & BlockCover the Receivers for FakeBlock Point is 5 yards in less than 1.2 secSell your players on this Specialty Team

PUNTPractice in pre-practice and scripted into offense EVERY DAY !Pre-practice specialty peoplePerfect execution, decision making, and ball security.Time punt every time in pre-practice and script 2.0 Great Snap =.8, Punt 1.2, Hang 4.0 4.3

Basic Punt Coverage

PUNTER TECHNIQUECatch great hands, catch end of ball, snap should be at waist Mold ( Handle )- Laces in front, ball fits perfectly in handHand on Side and Thumb on top rightDrop Critical must be consistent, elbow extended at hip area, ball should make contact at opposing knee: Same drop over and over. Drill walk on track & drop ball on lines never cross over & ball should bounce up

PUNTER TECHNIQUE #2Steps should be two steps rt, lt, kickFoot to ball ( hit bone where laces are located, & depress toeSwing knee to nose or right eye while shoulders should be over the ball.ConsistencyDirectional Punting in practice

Punting Sequence

Punt Team ChecklistOut of boundsPoochDanger Punt ( full protection tight )Reaction to blocked punt ( Past & Behind LOS) Covering Tight or WideFair Catch RulesDowning ProcedureFakesInto wind, with windWet Ball

Punt Team Checklist #2Time Consideration Hurry or use all 25 secondsScramble and PuntRugby PuntGround Ball or drops ballHow to take a safety

Kick Off CoverageSpeed and determinationAthletesAssign a safety and contain men ( you may change position each week)Deep, sky, squib, and dinkDont be offside, 1 yard behind kickerSplit double teams, stay in lanes, rip through all on same side, & back to lane, dont follow your own colorDefeat blocker with hands

Onside Kick Coverage

P.A.T. / F.G.1. Five linemen, two TE, Two Blocking Backs, Holder, Kicker2. Snap to Spot = 7 yards.3. Total time 1.25 seconds4. Holder front knee down, back knee up5. Steps ( usually two back two to side)6. Have a called fake and a fire call.

Conclusions: PrioritiesGODFAMILYFOOTBALLHAVE FUNLOVE THE KIDSCoaching is a profession that you will always be second guessed, criticized, and can never satisfy everyone- but it is a profession that you can mold young people and influence them into becoming fine young gentlemen.

Oakridge Football Web Site:www.oakridgeeaglesfootball.comJACK SCHUGARSOAKRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL5493 HALL ROADMUSKEGON, MI. 49442231 557 2707 ( CELL )231 788 5881 ( HOME ) Schugs4fb@comcast.netWhere to reach me!

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