Coaches Corner

Coaches Input- What it takes to be successful in the SAFL

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE 

As we go into week 4, we are beginning to realize that some teams are clicking on all cylinders while others are struggling. How can a team improve drastically? - PRACTICE!! Team captains must find a way to meet at least once a week and improve your team by practicing. More practice leads to improved performance! Yes we all have jobs, school, families etc…BUT if teams want to win in this league, teams must find a way to get together and practice! Remember fellas, football is a strategic game and on “any given Saturday”, any team can win! More practices and get togethers leads to increased chemistry and a better understanding of the talent on the team.

There is also a league epidemic with the amount of dropped passes we are witnessing! Guess what..receivers you  would not be dropping passes if you practiced more! It doesn’t get any easier once the weather get cold. And trust us it gets COLD. Do you get our drift…??

Know the Rules

Knowing the rules is half the battle. If your opponent knows the rules better than you then most likely they will be the victor. Manipulate the rules in your favor and you will results. Captains, keep in contact with the refs during the game especially if you see something that is illegal let them know so they can make the correct call. Know the Rules.

QB’s and Defense

The formula for success in the SAFL is a strong QB and strong defense. Let’s take a look at some of the teams that have used this formula:

The Bandits – Excellent QB (Jawid). Has an electrifying arm and can chew up yards with his feet. Bandits defense – does not allow many points; excellent safeties (Sakib and Abir)

Stop n Go –  Strong QBs: Hector and Talha- both very talented and accurate QBs. Stop n Go defense- arguably the best all around defense. They possess excellent zone and man defense. Can shut down any offense. Excellent safety (Suleman).

Decepticons – Accurate and mobile QB. Very balanced overall with an improving defense. Strong defense by Alex Leonce. 

Bandits, Stop n Go and Decepticons are the only undefeated teams remaining. These three teams have strong defenses, great QB play and excellent chemistry. If we look at the NFL this year, high octane teams like the Saints, Patriots and Packers are a combined 4-8…this is staggering considering these teams were all in the playoffs last year. They all obtain strong QB play, but lack a strong defense. We all heard the term- DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS! In the NFL and SAFL, that is truly the case. Last years SAFL Super Bowl had two defensive teams – Slumdogs vs Stop n Go – two very strong defenses followed by good QBs. 

The facts are clearly there and we hope teams take this advice and put it to use! Tune in next week for more tips from The Coach!