In my opinion, I believe there has to be something else behind just mimicking the system that needs to be present. If I were to learn everything there is about the air raid system from Mike Leach and mimic my program to his, could I put up the offensive production that his teams have? I don't think so, because there are things that I just wouldn't learn with out having actually experienced them myself. Things like play calling, or having your personnel in the correct position to take advantage of their skill set. So then would my offense be considered a system until I acquire enough experience to learn the ins and outs of the system?
As a coach, offensive or defensive, I believe you have to have your own set of philosophies for your offense or defense. For me my offensive system would be built around these core ideas.
Overall Offensive Scheme Philosophy
Be aggressive in all aspects running,
passing, blocking, play calling
Keep Defenses off balance with
formation and personnel
Use Tempo to create confusion for the defense
Run Game Philosophy
Confuse the End Man on the Line of
Scrimmage
Always have a perimeter threat
Use formations to gain Leverage and
blocking angles
Pass Game Philosophy
Use the quick game to keep defenses
honest
Create big plays with play action
Attack perimeter with screens
Any plays or game planning I do has to fit with in these parameters. Conceivably I could apply almost any current system to fit within this core belief.
I am interested in what core beliefs you use to build your offense around. Thanks for reading I hope my first real post has posed some insightful, hopefully intelligent questions for you. And if you have the answers please let me know, I am always looking to learn more.
