Stitt's very direct 1-on-1 approach to practice

[get'em_griz]

Great stuff, Brint. Stitt is showing early on why he's now the best coach in the Big Sky. :thumb:

Already? Should have guessed. There is a guy in Cheney with a 77-28 record in 8 years. Stitt's record is 0-0. I would guess Baldwin is every bit as engaged with his offense.

Call it optimism. :thumb:

 

[Htowngriz]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

 

[PlayerRep]

I would think it would be a problem if the OC wasn't "hands on."

I was thinking the same thing. While Stitt may have a more hands-on style than some coaches, he is also the offensive coordinator and not just the head coach. In addition, I assume D-II schools have fewer coaches. As a result, the D-II coaches probably have to do more hands-on coaching and less delegating and watching.

 

[bgbigdog]

I would think it would be a problem if the OC wasn't "hands on."

I was thinking the same thing. While Stitt may have a more hands-on style than some coaches, he is also the offensive coordinator and not just the head coach. In addition, I assume D-II schools have fewer coaches. As a result, the D-II coaches probably have to do more hands-on coaching and less delegating and watching.

I would think its the first day on the field, kind of an all-hands-on-deck type situation. Everyone hold that thought and what say we take this back up after homecoming? Because we can all safely assume he's aspiring to be better than Ron Ash. Well, pretty much showed up that way. Off to a great start.

 

[rocklobster]

Stitt will be getting a chance to coach a higher level of athlete than he did at Colorado school of the mines. What he did there with a limited amount of talent was incredible! It's great to see someone more hands-on. (Didn't seem like Mick was) Sure, he's going to give Ty the courtesy and space to be the DC, but the bottom line is-he's the head coach! I would think that he'll not hesitate to let the DC know if things aren't up-to-par. Ty's a big boy and can take it. There's a reason he's the head coach.

 

[Ursa Major]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

This is very true, but coaching isn't all there is to coaching. Coach ron ash prefers to sit in a tower wearing a pith helmet during practice. As he described in his book, Playing .500 Ball, a coach can better identify commitment from a elevated perspective away from the playing field. Coach ash also has a bullhorn on his platform so he can get bottles of ice cold Squirt brought to him by graduate assistants.

 

[Ursa Major]

I watched a few Husky practices under the great Don James. The guy never left his observation tower. Could never figure out who or what he was coaching, exactly.

Bastard! You stole my thunder on the observation tower!

 

[fencer24]

I wasn't there, but from what I read here, it's clear that more than football, Stitt understands leadership. He's coming in unknown to the players and he to them. What better way to establish the rapport and trust you need for teamwork than being right down in the trenches with them. When game time comes, the greatest fear that any player will have is that he will let down his coach and his team mates.

And that my friends is how National Championships are won. Maybe not this year, maybe not even the next couple. But within four years, we will be placing our reservations for Frisco.

 

[IntuitiveGriz]

I would think it would be a problem if the OC wasn't "hands on."

I was thinking the same thing. While Stitt may have a more hands-on style than some coaches, he is also the offensive coordinator and not just the head coach. In addition, I assume D-II schools have fewer coaches. As a result, the D-II coaches probably have to do more hands-on coaching and less delegating and watching.

:agree: with both.

In addition to it being a no-brainer that a brand new offensive coordinator would be working hands-on with the offense in the first ever practice (and every single practice after that) ... also Stitt said on the news that he hadn't even had enough time to learn all the players faces as of yet. So day 1 was a learning experience for everyone.

 

[Grizzlies1982]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

This is very true, but coaching isn't all there is to coaching. Coach ron ash prefers to sit in a tower wearing a pith helmet during practice. As he described in his book, Playing .500 Ball, a coach can better identify commitment from a elevated perspective away from the playing field. Coach ash also has a bullhorn on his platform so he can get bottles of ice cold Squirt brought to him by graduate assistants.

Pith Helmets are cool.

Everyone in the North End Zone should wear them. This way we'd know who to show deference to out at the tailgate. "Ah, I see you're wearing a Pith Helmet. You must be a crazy." Also, after a win they could be sailed out onto the field like Frisbees. Pith Helmets are cool.
:ugeek:

 

[Ursa Major]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

This is very true, but coaching isn't all there is to coaching. Coach ron ash prefers to sit in a tower wearing a pith helmet during practice. As he described in his book, Playing .500 Ball, a coach can better identify commitment from a elevated perspective away from the playing field. Coach ash also has a bullhorn on his platform so he can get bottles of ice cold Squirt brought to him by graduate assistants.

Pith Helmets are cool.

Everyone in the North End Zone should wear them. This way we'd know who to show deference to out at the tailgate. "Ah, I see you're wearing a Pith Helmet. You must be a crazy." Also, after a win they could be sailed out onto the field like Frisbees. Pith Helmets are cool.
:ugeek:

This is a brilliant idea, '82! Pith helmets helped build the British Empire, why not further our empire in style? BTW, I own one!

 

[1976griz]

Who is the O.C. that Brint is referring to in the original post? Chad Germer is listed as Run Game Coordinator and Nolan Swett as Passing game coordinator in the staff directory.

 

[mtgrizrule]

Who is the O.C. that Brint is referring to in the original post? Chad Germer is listed as Run Game Coordinator and Nolan Swett as Passing game coordinator in the staff directory.

Stitt is also the OC. Just like Hauck was the special teams coach. I like a HC being a coach at what they are best at as well. I really am not worried about our offense this season, with Stitt in charge.

 

[yellowstone60]

Who is the O.C. that Brint is referring to in the original post? Chad Germer is listed as Run Game Coordinator and Nolan Swett as Passing game coordinator in the staff directory.

Stitt !

 

[BWahlberg]

You were there in person, or by drone?

In person.

 

[Umista]

Practice open to all?

Did we raise money to send our spy (BW) to report on da team?

Or? Perhaps it's semi private practices with known Griz supporters allowed.

 

[Griz66]

Everything sounds great to date and I am very impressed with what Stitt has done with virutally all aspects of his role and responsibilities. But let's back off a bit before we declare him the best HC in the BSC and the Griz being on the way to national championships. I truly hope this happens but for now his record is 0-0 and let's give him a chance to bring everyone together and develop a great team which can happen but it takes time plus coaching at this level is much different than Div II

 

[NorthEndZoneDan]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

This is very true, but coaching isn't all there is to coaching. Coach ron ash prefers to sit in a tower wearing a pith helmet during practice. As he described in his book, Playing .500 Ball, a coach can better identify commitment from a elevated perspective away from the playing field. Coach ash also has a bullhorn on his platform so he can get bottles of ice cold Squirt brought to him by graduate assistants.

Pith Helmets are cool.

Everyone in the North End Zone should wear them. This way we'd know who to show deference to out at the tailgate. "Ah, I see you're wearing a Pith Helmet. You must be a crazy." Also, after a win they could be sailed out onto the field like Frisbees. Pith Helmets are cool.
:ugeek:

would this mean I would have to stop tossing twinkies? :lol:

 

[poorgriz]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

We've had some very good, arguably great defenses with Ash at the helm. Leading the Big Sky in most defensive statistics. Not last year obviously, but that was an aberration. We'll be back to having a great defense this year. Probably not as good as the griz on D but we'll be better than most Big Sky teams, and we'll probably win the Big Sky.

 

[horribilisfan8184]

It was very interesting to see how Coach Stitt works with his players. He was very direct and with the offense most all of the time (of course, as the OC as well). He worked very heavily with the QBs and gave a lot of 1 on 1 assistance throughout most of the practice yesterday.

Talking with someone who now has watched a few years of the Bobcats practices and how Ash works with his players and who was also at yesterday's practice for the Griz. He commented to me that he was impressed with how direct and "hands on" with instruction Stitt is. Said that he believes that Stitt in 2 hours of practice probably gave more 1-on-1 coaching assistance to his players than Ash would in a week.

Reflecting on Delaney, Pflu, and Hauck who I've all watched in practices as well I've got to say that Stitt was also much more involved in direct work with the players than any of them as well. Of course all of our past coaches had OC's - they would drift from position to position or focus on certain areas or spots depending on the day.

A very quick difference noticed was the separation between offense and defense - Stitt is clearly in charge and has control of the offense while Gregorak has top-down control and organization of the defense. At least that's how it appeared. More of a clear division in duties during practice than I've seen under the last 3 head coaches.

And it remains to be seen if this is going to be an effective way for him to run the program. Ash is a manager. He hires the best people he can find to be the position coaches, coordinators, etc, and gives them the leeway to coach up the players on all the technical aspects of the game. Sounds like Stitt is a great x's and o's guy, technical innovator, etc... probably would be a kick ass position coach or offensive coordinator at this level. It remains to be seen if he is head coaching material at hte D1 level. He might prove to be a home run or he might flop, remains to be seen.

Well he's done a pretty shitty job, at least on defense.

We've had some very good, arguably great defenses with Ash at the helm. Leading the Big Sky in most defensive statistics. Not last year obviously, but that was an aberration. We'll be back to having a great defense this year. Probably not as good as the griz on D but we'll be better than most Big Sky teams, and we'll probably win the Big Sky.

Thanks for today's biggest chuckle.