Posted by albright73 on 10/16/2016 11:08:00 AM (view original):
There are many ways to be competitive in WIS!! One is to become imaginative in both recruiting as well as game planning! I have developed a rather successful program at Villanova by simplifying my approach on both sides of the ball and recruiting to accommodate this philosophy. With DL's at a premium and LB's more available I have gone exclusively with the 3-4 on "D"!!! Also, I have gone with my own criteria in recruiting which allows me to sign guys that are overlooked by others. I "DO NOT" use yatzers tool and only check in with Guess for occasional reference!! I have never had a top recruit class, however I have produced multiple NC's!!! I rely on WE and GPA as an indicator of future growth and have utilized playing time to develop some real studs by the JR. and Sr. years.
I would suggest you hang in there, find your own niche, recruit to your own offense and defensive formations and most importantly be creative with your recruiting approach!!! Not only can you succeed by going with your own philosophy, it is actually more fun and rewarding!!!
Good luck and I wish you much success in the future!!!
For new coaches, Albright shares some solid nuggets of wisdom in that post.
Create your system and build your talent around the strengths of that system. Learn from the coaches that you lose to time and again, and don't be afraid to ask those coaches questions on why they've been successful. They may not give you the secret sauce, but in my experience, you'll be surprised at how willing coaches will share and help others out.