O-Line Grading System Instructions:


After download, double left click the downloaded file ("O-Line_Eval.exe") to begin self-extraction of the 'zipped' files.
Files included in the 'zipped' package:  

	O-Line Grading System.doc
	Monster Points 2006.xls
	Example Monster Point Chart.xls
		

O-Line Grading System.doc:
The O-Line Grading System is two page Microsoft Word document.
Page #1 is the O-Line group game summary and it includes specific notes for each player.
On page #2 is the spreadsheet that is used to track/calculate individual and group O-Line performance. 


Monster Points 2006.xls:
This spreadsheet is used to track accumulated Monster Points (quantity and type) for the season.


Example Monster Point Chart.xls:
The actual Monster Point chart is a 2' x 3' 'poster board' that is on display in the team/locker room.
This spreadsheet is provided as an example to show how the Monster Point chart is color coded for 'maximum visual' affect.


Description: Coaching Freshmen I have found that there a two distinctly different components of O-Line play that needs
coached / evaluated; Assignment & Execution, and Aggressive Play. I have been using this 'two tiered' grading system for
the last three years. It takes about 4 to fully review a game tape and fill in the data, but when you are done you have a
comprehensive analysis of the performance of your O-Line group. For Assignment & Execution, into the spreadsheet you
enter a grade of 1, 0.5, or 0 for each player for each play. The spreadsheet automatically calculates each O-Linemen's
overall game score, plus it includes basic play information (run/pass yards, penalty yards, TD, turnovers, etc ...). At the end
of Monday's practice each player gets a copy of the game report, which includes specific notes on things that he did well,
and things that he needs to work on to improve. 

For measuring and tracking 'aggressive play' we have a contest called Monster Points. Regardless of their
assignment/execution on a play, a player can get one or more 'Monster Points' for; Knockdown, Bulldozer (drive an
opponent 5 yards or more), and blocking two of more defenders. The Monster Point chart is 2' x 3' and is on the wall in the
locker room. It is color coded, and it is updated weekly. Besides the fact that the kids really get into the Monster Point
contest, it is a great system for dealing with playing time complaints from players and parents.