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Mike Frederick

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Join host Adam Rodgers as he interviews Kevin Weimert and Mike Frederick about Men of Life's ongoing involvement with Christmas in April. Also, hear Life Church pastors discuss Anchored in Purpose further in a roundtable format.

Join host Adam Rodgers as he interviews Kevin Weimert and Mike Frederick about Men of Life's ongoing involvement with Christmas in April. Also, hear Life Church pastors discuss Anchored in Purpose further in a roundtable format.

LCC: Remix 003 | Anchored in Purpose, Interview with Kevin Weimert and Mike Frederick

Joe Ehrmann

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Mike Frederick shares coaching stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful coach.Mike played 5 years in the NFL, including a Super-Bowl run with the Tennessee Titans, 1 year with the original Cleveland Browns, and 3 years with the Baltimore Ravens. He is now the head football coach at his alma mater, Neshaminy High School in Philadelphia.  Mike is married and has four children.Neshaminy H.S. on Twitter: @neshaminyNeshaminy H.S. Website: neshaminyfootball.comNFL Player article on Mike: nflplayerengagement.comListen Now:Listen in ITunes: Itunes linkListen in Stitcher: Stitcher link Coaching/Leadership Quote	'The reason I coach is to make each player feel valued - from the top player on the roster to the bottom'click to tweet!The Music City Miracle	This was a play they practiced every week all season - so the team was prepared, the coach did not panic, and even though it didn't go exactly as planned - the players were prepared and executed the play successfully.My ‘Cringe’ Moment	Pulling players immediately after they make a mistake - you teach your players to play in fear instead of aggressivelyMy ‘Ah-Ha Moment’HUGE IDEA #1: 'The best time to implement change is after a win'  - players are in a good mood, your voice will come across less irritating, studies show kids are apt to listen more after a win.  After a loss is when you need to be more encouraging.Teaching Children &amp; Keeping it Fun	Each kid responds to different types of teaching - and the only way to figure it out with each kid is trial and error	Change things up: Play loud music during practice(learning to communicate in a loud setting); set fun goals: if our running back out-rushes their running back then we get ice cream(great goal b/c it affects the offense and defense)Best Stolen Idea/Advice from another Coach	'The reason I coach is to make each player feel valued - from the top player on the roster to the bottom'Recommended Resources	HUDL - allows him to watch film with his coaches while at their own home.  Also they exchange 3 films with each team they play- so they physically don't send any scouts to any games.  You can also track how long players have been on HUDL - so they try to catch their players doing something right and recognize players that are putting extra time in.	Other coaches - if you're struggling with something - call up some other coaches and ask for a few tipsDiscipline	4 step process for a player who has a concern or is upset:Talk to your position coach	Talk to your coordinator	Talk to the head coach	If there is still a problem - then the head coach can pull in the parents if neededReward and Recognition	Mike asked the players if there were any 'entertainers' in the group (artistic, musicians, rappers, etc.) - told them to prepare something  - and on the last 3-a-day of the summer - they skipped the last practice and let the players 'entertain' the teamInspiring Story	Joe Ehrmann has been a personal mentor to Mike, and Mike has implemented Joe's philosophy of how to love these kids.	Mike shared a story of a kid from Haiti who didn't have much money or insurance, but when he turned 18 he purchased his own 4-month insurance rider and is playing for their team his senior year.  Very inspiring to Mike and the whole team.  'That's why I coach'Winning/Goals for a Youth CoachHUGE IDEA #2- Priorities for a Youth Sports Coach:	Top priority: teaching safety techniques	Next priority: Avoid specialization - play multiple different sports - not only are their mental benefits(keeping things fresh) but also there are physical benefits(mixing up which muscles you are using)The One(s) that Got Away	Mike shares a high school memory of fumbling on the goalline in a game they lost 7-6.  The thing he remembers though is 'I am glad it was me.'

What does it take to be a winning youth coach? Listen in as Mike Frederick shares coaching stories and discusses his journey to becoming a successful coach. Mike played 5 years in the NFL, including a Super-Bowl run with the Tennessee Titans, 1 year with the original Cleveland Browns, and 3 years with the Baltimore Ravens. He is now the head football coach at his alma mater, Neshaminy High School in Philadelphia.  Mike is married and has four children. Neshaminy H.S. on Twitter: @neshaminy Neshaminy H.S. Website: <a href="http://neshaminyfootball.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">neshaminyfootball.com</a> NFL Player article on Mike: <a href="http://nflplayerengagement.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nflplayerengagement.com</a> Listen Now: Listen in ITunes: Itunes link Listen in Stitcher: Stitcher link   Coaching/Leadership Quote 	'The reason I coach is to make each player feel valued - from the top player on the roster to the bottom' click to tweet! The Music City Miracle 	This was a play they practiced every week all season - so the team was prepared, the coach did not panic, and even though it didn't go exactly as planned - the players were prepared and executed the play successfully. My ‘Cringe’ Moment 	Pulling players immediately after they make a mistake - you teach your players to play in fear instead of aggressively My ‘Ah-Ha Moment’ HUGE IDEA #1: 'The best time to implement change is after a win'  - players are in a good mood, your voice will come across less irritating, studies show kids are apt to listen more after a win.  After a loss is when you need to be more encouraging. Teaching Children &amp; Keeping it Fun 	Each kid responds to different types of teaching - and the only way to figure it out with each kid is trial and error 	Change things up: Play loud music during practice(learning to communicate in a loud setting); set fun goals: if our running back out-rushes their running back then we get ice cream(great goal b/c it affects the offense and defense) Best Stolen Idea/Advice from another Coach 	'The reason I coach is to make each player feel valued - from the top player on the roster to the bottom' Recommended Resources 	HUDL - allows him to watch film with his coaches while at their own home.  Also they exchange 3 films with each team they play- so they physically don't send any scouts to any games.  You can also track how long players have been on HUDL - so they try to catch their players doing something right and recognize players that are putting extra time in. 	Other coaches - if you're struggling with something - call up some other coaches and ask for a few tips Discipline 	4 step process for a player who has a concern or is upset: Talk to your position coach 	Talk to your coordinator 	Talk to the head coach 	If there is still a problem - then the head coach can pull in the parents if needed Reward and Recognition 	Mike asked the players if there were any 'entertainers' in the group (artistic, musicians, rappers, etc.) - told them to prepare something  - and on the last 3-a-day of the summer - they skipped the last practice and let the players 'entertain' the team Inspiring Story 	Joe Ehrmann has been a personal mentor to Mike, and Mike has implemented Joe's philosophy of how to love these kids. 	Mike shared a story of a kid from Haiti who didn't have much money or insurance, but when he turned 18 he purchased his own 4-month insurance rider and is playing for their team his senior year.  Very inspiring to Mike and the whole team.  'That's why I coach' Winning/Goals for a Youth Coach HUGE IDEA #2- Priorities for a Youth Sports Coach: 	Top priority: teaching safety techniques 	Next priority: Avoid specialization - play multiple different sports - not only are their mental benefits(keeping things fresh) but also there are physical benefits(mixing up which muscles you are using) The One(s) that Got Away 	Mike shares a high school memory of fumbling on the goalline in a game they lost 7-6.  The thing he remembers though is 'I am glad it was me.'

WYC 027 Youth Football – Mike Frederick talks High School Football, the NFL, and Joe Ehrmann