Coaching Class for New Coaches

coachc10
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Coaching Class for New Coaches Sept 9, 2015 10:38:10 GMT -6

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Post by coachc10 on Sept 9, 2015 10:38:10 GMT -6

Coaches,

I am a Varsity Linebackers coach in MD. I've been coaching for 7 years. I truly love coaching, it's a passion for me just like it is for all of you. I am also in my last year of earning my Master's Degree. In doing so, I'm developing a course for Coaches. In this course, I would like to give new coaches (0-3 years) information and help them through the process. I've worked with and heard of a lot of coaches who get hired and then are overwhelmed by all that comes with it. That's what I'm trying to help.

The reason I'm posting this is because I would like for you guys to tell me some of the things that challenged you the most when you first started coaching. I would like to include all of these things in my research to try to develop a course that could truly help young coaches develop and be ready for the profession. Any and all information would be awesome and I appreciate it!

What are some of the things that you feel young coaches need to know before jumping in? It can be anything from dealing with parents to the X's and O's.

Thanks!

John Knight Executive Member Posts: 4,932	Coaching Class for New Coaches Sept 9, 2015 10:44:14 GMT -6 coachphillip likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by John Knight on Sept 9, 2015 10:44:14 GMT -6 coachhuey.com/thread/68074/words-get-where-football
	The Mushroom Society was established several years ago by a group of professional offensive line coaches. The mushroom logo signifies the similarity between the "O-Line" coach and the fungus. Both are kept in the dark and fed garbage yet continue to flourish!

coachc10 Freshmen Member Posts: 77	Coaching Class for New Coaches Sept 9, 2015 10:58:17 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by coachc10 on Sept 9, 2015 10:58:17 GMT -6 That's really good stuff coach! I hadn't seen that thread.

clowndude
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Coaching Class for New Coaches Sept 9, 2015 11:03:02 GMT -6 brophy and coachc10 like this

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Post by clowndude on Sept 9, 2015 11:03:02 GMT -6

My first year teaching (coached 3 years prior as G.A.) was rough. I was learning a new defensive and offensive system. I have a short attention span for computer lessons, and I had to learn how to use a computer program for inputting grades, different variations of e-mail, etc. It was my first year teaching Algebra, so I had to study to actually know the stuff well enough to explain it. Add to that learning classroom management, developing the IT part of our team Film. And on and on and on...

All the information was like drinking water out of a fire hydrant. My football coaching was not nearly as dynamic because of this chaotic phase. So, it would have helped having something to organize time and manage all that initial stress. Or at least have a clue how the first 2 months would be a struggle so I could have got a jump on a good portion of this learning prior to starting two-a-days.

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