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Post by coachcalande on Jun 12, 2006 5:55:37 GMT -6
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE BEING HAPPY WITH YOUR FOOTBALL JOB, WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO MAKE YOU COMPLETELY HAPPY REGARDLESS OF LEVEL...OR PERHAPS THAT COMES INTO THE EQUATION.
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Post by tvt50 on Jun 12, 2006 6:38:39 GMT -6
You have a smile on your face at work, you enjoy what you do. You enjoy the being around the coaches you work with, you enjoy helping the kids become better. You feel at home and you fit in. You feel that your opinions are listened to by the head coach and the assistants.
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Post by senatorblutarsky on Jun 12, 2006 8:00:26 GMT -6
You are happy with your job if:
1. You type in ALL CAPS BECAUSE YOU CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEASON TO START (right Steve?)
2. You look forward to the challenges you face daily
3. Have not updated your resume for a long time
4. You have no regrets whatsoever, even though you took a job in the smallest class after being in the largest class.
5. It is never "work"
For me, the level has nothing to do with it. It did at one time, it does not now. As it is, I have the (almost) perfect job for me. Small school, good program, good support, my teaching load is minimal and exactly what I want it to be (3 weights- get the team in, 1 senior English- be intellectual just enough). Really, all that is needed to make it perfect is for Nebraska to get rid of the motorcycle helmet law, and put an Arby's in town.
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Post by brophy on Jun 12, 2006 8:17:38 GMT -6
Personally, I think money is the LAST thing that quantifies a job....because when you really sit down and think about it, no matter what you get paid (unless you're an NFLer) you are getting paid peanuts.....next to nothing, because we NEVER stop working....we're always watching film, designing practice plans, game planning, and teaching our players....18 hour days is the norm.
I think anywhere that you can;
1. Have freedom to deal with your players to be taught how you best see fit (within your system)....meaning, the head coach isn't prone to undercutting you in front of your players.
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2. The ability to openly COMMUNICATE with your staff / colleagues. Staff listens to one another and accepts / solicites feedback.
That would be IT, in a nutshell, for me. I don't care what position I have (video coordinator, offensive / defensive coordinator / special teams, position coach, S&C coach, concessions vendor, whatever...) I find that when you have guys that DON'T want to communicate...you usually have Fans with Whistles[/i] not "coaches"
Give me that, and I am in heaven...because everything else is built around those two things.
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Post by groundchuck on Jun 12, 2006 13:32:14 GMT -6
Chance to teach the kids; good communication, kids who work hard
Basically knowing that I am part of something great, and that my contribution is helping make it great.
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Post by fbdoc on Jun 12, 2006 14:49:24 GMT -6
Working "With" great coaches who are really in it to help kids and the team.
I've had a great Head Coach / AD position (probably a "Dream" Job) for the past 6 years - got to coach my son - helped a school have it's first winning season and playoffs ever - great support from admin and parents! It's been great!
However, as much as continue to be HAPPY where I am, I can honestly say from a coaching standpoint - I truly enjoyed my time as and NAIA assistant more than any other stop in my 25+ years as a coach. We had a once in a lifetime collection of guys who clicked on just about everything - even when we disagreed (and there were some epic battles!) we still came out of the meeting room as a unified staff ready to go to war for our kids.
The level is meaningless! Some of the worst coaches I've ever seen are coaching at the college level. More money can be nice, but if you don't like the head coach, the principal, the town, whatever... the money won't make up for it. Something will eventually get you down!
Someone else has said it on this board already - Frosty Westering on Pacific Lutheran said it best: "Make the Big Time where you are!"
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Post by coachveer on Jun 12, 2006 17:26:41 GMT -6
I read somewhere "that the key to success is to find something you love to do...and then find someone dumb enough to pay you to do it."
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Post by fish on Jun 12, 2006 17:41:35 GMT -6
most of you have said everything so far, except also a job where the family is happy is as well.
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Post by pegleg on Jun 12, 2006 20:07:31 GMT -6
I read somewhere "that the key to success is to find something you love to do...and then find someone dumb enough to pay you to do it." my dad taught me that at an early age, and i've been thankful every day since. he makes more in a year than i will make in 5, but tells me all the time he wishes he had done what i'm doing. i am the luckiest guy out there because: 1. i work with the best guys around, great football minds, guys who work hard and play even harder. 2. i have the best football wife ever. she hasn't complained once that we are moving 11 months later. 3. the kids are smart, hard working, and very athletic. was it bum who said life is to short not to coach athletes? |
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