coachh
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Post by coachh on May 11, 2007 7:51:50 GMT -6
Coaches, anyone have a list of what to do following your hire?
Everything from coaches meeting to equiptment check etc.
Here is what I have so far, obviously not alot, but that is why I am asking.
DAY 1
Contact Coaching Staff
• Set up meeting
Set up Meeting with Players
• Go into PE classes
• Have meeting after school
• Get into weight room
Talk With AD
• About Summer Camp
• Youth Camp
• Equiptment
• Budget
Contact Youth Coaches
• Meeting
• Clinics
Set up Meet and Greet with Staff
• Administration
• Athletic
• Teaching
Weight Room
• Implement Lifting Program
• Implement Speed Program
Thank you’s
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I do not need anything about plays, just who to talk to, what to do.
Lastly, What did you do specifically to make a splash or change when you were hired? Ex. paint the weightroom, something to show that there is a new coach.Thanks
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2007 8:14:01 GMT -6
I think a big thing is your last point--do something to show there's a new sheriff in town, but don't change it for the sake of change. Do it because it will benefit the program too.
I think you want to meet the players ASAP. Don't let them form opinions about the new guy before they know him.
Remember that there are probably some players who have strong ties to the previous coach regardless of whether he retired, moved, or was fired. They'll perceive your new changes as an afront to their old coach, so remember that it must be something that strengthens the program. Good Luck.
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Post by coachbw on May 11, 2007 8:27:08 GMT -6
Your list looks good to me. As far as change, when I took over, I switched the helmet logo (which had only been in place for a couple of years so I knew there wasn't strong tradition tied to it), the rest of the changes pretty much came naturally, new coaches, new schemes. Oh, one other thing we did right away was picked a moto for the program and had those "Livestrong" bracelets made up with the motto in them. I think it was about a dollar a piece for them. That was probably the first things the kids really embraced when I came in.
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Post by singlewing14 on May 11, 2007 8:39:56 GMT -6
You need to set up a parent meeting ASAP. Not only do the players need to get to know the new guy, but so do the parents. They can kill you at home if they are bad mouthing you to their kids.
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Post by bulldogoption on May 11, 2007 9:18:26 GMT -6
Lastly, What did you do specifically to make a splash or change when you were hired? Ex. paint the weightroom, something to show that there is a new coach
I got rid of helmet decals, names on the back of jerseys, etc. and silly traditions that had nothing to do with playing football (it was a terrible program) and put the focus on things that will help us win.....
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Post by rebelfootballcoach on May 11, 2007 10:24:08 GMT -6
I just read an article on changing perceptions & getting people on board. It dealt with companies but can be applied to athletics. It basically said that you have 90 days to get momentum going and change perceptions when you take a job. Makes sense. Think of all the things you can do in the 1st 3 months to get people excited.
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Post by fbdoc on May 12, 2007 8:23:17 GMT -6
Look at the program and figure out what it NEEDS! It might be discipline, it might be encouragement (the old coach was a screamer!), it might be new decals (always a good one!), but make sure it's going to be seen as a positive change. I've already listed one of my biggest mistakes in taking over a program but one of the BEST things I ever did - my next program - was take the team to an overnight 7 on 7 tournmanet. The excitement from that for the kids and the parents lasted about 6 weeks!
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Post by tcm57 on May 12, 2007 15:13:30 GMT -6
Make visits to your feeder school(s). Get your arm around your "future" and recruit.
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Post by CoachJohnsonMN on May 12, 2007 16:05:41 GMT -6
I think that it is vital to include the seniors in some of the decision making. I had the seniors meet me and the coaching staff for a BBQ in early June when I took over. This was a tradition of the former coach and since I was new to the school system, I decided to continue it as a "meet & greet" session. They had terrific insight as to the changes the program needed. They mentioned the need for additional conditioning, better availability of game films, and additional time for special teams. There were a few more but I these are the only ones I remember. Anyway, we assured them that all ideas would be taken into consideration and the coaching staff will do whatever within our power to provide them with a memorable senior year. This meeting also gave us a chance to discuss our vision for the program and how we plan to get there. We discussed their role as leaders and how there attitudes are the most contagious. Basically, we tried to reassure them that our plan was not to sweep them under the rug and build for the future. If you want to start off on the right foot, you need to include the seniors. Provide them with some ownership--selecting the camp T-shirt, new helmet logo, sock style, team meal, theme for the season, etc. I would try to get the seniors on board ASAP.
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