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Post by rsmith627 on Mar 8, 2013 8:28:13 GMT -6
Guys, I have seen similar threads, but have been unable to find it. What is appropriate dress for a coaching clinic?
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Post by coachwilliams2 on Mar 8, 2013 8:32:56 GMT -6
Jeans and a coaching shirt or pullover.
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Post by Coach.A on Mar 8, 2013 8:38:24 GMT -6
I've seen everything from gym shorts, cut-off t-shirt, backwards hat and flip flops to semi-formal attire (dress shirt & tie).
I don't think anybody cares what you wear unless you're looking for a job and trying to impress somebody at the clinic.
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Post by coach2013 on Mar 8, 2013 8:45:25 GMT -6
Comfort! long days, late nights, it can get hot.
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Post by spreadattack on Mar 8, 2013 8:48:45 GMT -6
Comfort -- be you -- but don't be a slob. I want to show some respect to the guys getting up and speaking, etc. But other than that I don't think there are any rules.
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Post by Chris Clement on Mar 8, 2013 9:31:45 GMT -6
I'm typically in a team shirt, unfortunately I have none with collars, but I make sure they fit and aren't slovenly (at my size it can be a tough find) usually with a pair of khakis or maybe jeans.
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Post by wingtol on Mar 8, 2013 10:19:25 GMT -6
Wear whatever you want. Most of the clinics I have been to look like refuge camps the way people are dressed!
I always try and look normal but some people take comfort to a new level at clinics.
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Post by brophy on Mar 8, 2013 10:34:56 GMT -6
"Coaching Clinic" attire = Sports Bar attire  did I say that out loud? |
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Post by John Knight on Mar 8, 2013 10:37:01 GMT -6
I mean if you don't know what to wear should you even go to a coaching clinic?
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Post by rsmith627 on Mar 8, 2013 10:47:51 GMT -6
I mean if you don't know what to wear should you even go to a coaching clinic? Sorry for asking a question. I spent most of my short career coaching in the ghetto, where they didn't have money to send us to one, and we didn't really function in an area where fundraising was possible, so it is my first one. Thanks for the helpful, well thought out response. |
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Post by Chris Clement on Mar 8, 2013 10:49:39 GMT -6
John Knight the whippersnapper must have been a real sight in the day.
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Post by John Knight on Mar 8, 2013 10:51:08 GMT -6
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Post by olinecoach61 on Mar 8, 2013 11:32:30 GMT -6
Most guys usually wear team gear, polos, hoodies, whatever. Be comfortable but also remember that your representing your program.
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Post by coachjps on Mar 8, 2013 12:49:16 GMT -6
Wear whatever you want. Most of the clinics I have been to look like refuge camps the way people are dressed! I always try and look normal but some people take comfort to a new level at clinics. I would say so. I had a Coach in front of me takes his shoes off during every session. Seriously, you are sitting in a chair for a couple of hours, if your tennis shoes hurt that bad, buy a new pair. |
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Post by pvogel on Mar 8, 2013 15:36:42 GMT -6
I stick with polos. Or Sweats. Team stuff during clinic time.
I wear something different when I go out. Maybe Ill bring along an old polo sometime.
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Post by lionhart on Mar 8, 2013 16:07:04 GMT -6
Team tshirt, hoodie. Khaki shorts for me. but like most others, ive seen a full range of style choices. my main goal is to be comfortable.
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Post by buckeye7525 on Mar 8, 2013 19:36:06 GMT -6
Generally I wear jeans and a hooded sweatshirt (may or may not be school affiliated) or I'll rock my baseball pullover.
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Post by tog on Mar 8, 2013 20:09:50 GMT -6
I mean if you don't know what to wear should you even go to a coaching clinic? Sorry for asking a question. I spent most of my short career coaching in the ghetto, where they didn't have money to send us to one, and we didn't really function in an area where fundraising was possible, so it is my first one. Thanks for the helpful, well thought out response. I spent my own money even while at places that used to send us to three or four a year. I then went to more on my own. |
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Post by tog on Mar 8, 2013 20:10:22 GMT -6
And the answer to this question is. Dress for your next job. Not your current one.
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Post by mariner42 on Mar 8, 2013 21:10:48 GMT -6
I dress nicely in general, so I'm usually a bit more dressed up than other folks at the clinics, but that's like being the tallest guy at the midget convention.
Most folks will be in team gear shirt (T shirt, polo, sweater/jacket) and some sort of comfort pants (sweats, shorts, jeans, warm up pants). There's always one guy wearing camo, one guy wearing jean shorts and a dirty shirt that's 5+ years old, one guy that looks like he's a part time Under Armour salesman. Try to avoid being these 3 guys, everything else should work out fine.
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Post by coachjd on Mar 9, 2013 5:42:21 GMT -6
Day 1 - Khaki's and a nice team polo or pullover. Day 2 - jeans and a nice team shirt, Day 3 - team travel suit.
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Post by jlenwood on Mar 9, 2013 6:23:45 GMT -6
Anything but your hat on backwards. Anybody over 18 that does that is laughed at by your players behind your back, and not taken serious by your peers. Your not there to ride a skateboard, your there to be a professional.
Sorry, just an old timer on a rant........but I think the advice to dress for your next job not your current job may be some of the best ever given concerning any profession.
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Post by coachjm on Mar 9, 2013 6:24:01 GMT -6
My wife always says clinics look like gang wars, everyone out in their colors walking around with there chests out...
The dress for comfort is great advice! I generally wear khaki's or jeans with a school jacket or shirt. When I have the opportunity to present I almost always wear shorts, as I get going and I get sweating. I figure the audience would rather not see a fat man with sweat rings all over!
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Post by coachrji on Mar 9, 2013 11:18:58 GMT -6
Whatever you do don't have all the other guys you are with coordinate the same thing to wear each day. It doesn't look as cool as you might think.
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Post by coachbdud on Mar 9, 2013 12:17:51 GMT -6
I wanna be comfortable , you're sitting there all day
I dress like I'm at the gym or teaching PE
Nike shorts/pants
Nike shirt
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Post by 353coach on Mar 9, 2013 21:26:50 GMT -6
Warm ups or sweats. It ain't a date  I teach in khakis and I hate jeans...A good team warm-up usually does the trick. |
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Post by CS on Mar 9, 2013 22:04:03 GMT -6
I can maybe understand a concern but if you aren't going to an interview there why dress up. And it depends on where it is I guess also. If not a lot of coaches from your state are gonna be there why worry. Dressing for the job I want doesn't make sense to me because I would be in a suit and look like a jack ass!
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Post by larrymoe on Mar 9, 2013 23:23:09 GMT -6
I'm usually in jeans and a team t-shirt or pullover. Sometimes shorts if I'm staying in the hotel it is at and I'm feeling slovenly. Rarely wear a hoody just because I get hot easily. Sometimes sweatpants/track pants on the go home day.
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Post by mholst40 on Mar 9, 2013 23:54:36 GMT -6
Depends on the clinic and what you're going there for.
The AFCA clinic is much more dressy than a Glazier or Nike clinic.
My normal attire is probably a polo and khakis or shorts depending on the weather. Sometimes I will just wear a team t-shirt and team shorts or pants at a Glazier or Nike clinic.
I'm not going to impress anybody, but I'm not going to look like a slob either.
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Post by groundchuck on Mar 10, 2013 6:51:06 GMT -6
Friday I wore a nice pair of jeans and a team pullover.
Saturday I wore wind pants and a different team pullover.
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