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Post by vassdiddy on May 3, 2009 13:38:11 GMT -6
Hey guys,
I have been asked to work with a child, 1-on-1 who wants to start playing football next year. The child is an 8th grade, going into 9th, who has Aspergers syndrome (for those of you who don't know, is a mild form of Autism).
A friend of mine has brokered this deal because she works with him at school. The mother of the child wanted her son to get some 1-on-1 instruction before playing with a team. So my question is, what is a fair price to charge for a 1 hour, 1-on-1 football lesson? This woman lives in a VERY NICE part of California and I've been told I will be compensated "very well." So what do you think is fair?
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Post by coachwilley on May 3, 2009 14:03:51 GMT -6
Are you superstitious? I would write another post quick!  Well personal music lessons go for something around 30 bucks and hour...how many lessons are you giving him? |
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Post by stecz on May 3, 2009 14:10:27 GMT -6
I think if he's going to benefit the team, it should be free.
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Post by kylem56 on May 3, 2009 14:49:28 GMT -6
I would tell her to suggest a price and go from there. Like when I do trades and the other guy wants to buy dvds I hate making a standard price cause #1 times are tough around here and #2 football isnt considered "work" to me. One thing to that might help you is put together diagrams and handouts that he can look at on his own. Also another idea, bring a couple players along with you that you know are good kids and will help him get use to working with others.
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Post by vassdiddy on May 3, 2009 15:02:55 GMT -6
I think if he's going to benefit the team, it should be free. I agree, but he is not playing for my team. He actually lives 40 minutes from me. One of the big draws for me to make the trip is he lives really close to my girlfriend, so I can go coach him and then visit her. |
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Post by vassdiddy on May 3, 2009 15:03:28 GMT -6
Are you superstitious? I would write another post quick! Well personal music lessons go for something around 30 bucks and hour...how many lessons are you giving him? Haha, the first part when over my head! And I don't know how many lessons yet? |
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Post by fbdoc on May 3, 2009 15:34:06 GMT -6
I don't know the kid but even with your tutoring, is he going to be able to play for his team? Are you teaching real football skills or are you just babysitting this kid because his mom wants to think he's going to be able to play football. You also need to charge enough to cover your cost of driving 80 miles round trip.
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Post by Coach Huey on May 3, 2009 15:35:07 GMT -6
what is your time worth?
would you go do it for $15? would you do it for $25?... at what price would you say "yeah, i'll do it"?... that is your price.
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Post by davecisar on May 3, 2009 17:16:19 GMT -6
There are some that say all football stuff should be free. I do a ton of free stuff but at some point you have to ask yourself how much is the time away from your family actually worth?
In season Im head coaching 3 teams and heading up and org, I already "steal" 20-25 hours a week from them for that on top of working etc
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Post by phantom on May 3, 2009 17:35:25 GMT -6
Find out what the going rate is for teachers who tutor. Charge that rate starting when you leave your house, not when you get to their house.
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Post by jgordon1 on May 4, 2009 9:20:10 GMT -6
The school here pays me $30.16/hr to tutor
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Post by touchdownmaker on May 4, 2009 10:31:29 GMT -6
Hey guys, I have been asked to work with a child, 1-on-1 who wants to start playing football next year. The child is an 8th grade, going into 9th, who has Aspergers syndrome (for those of you who don't know, is a mild form of Autism). A friend of mine has brokered this deal because she works with him at school. The mother of the child wanted her son to get some 1-on-1 instruction before playing with a team. So my question is, what is a fair price to charge for a 1 hour, 1-on-1 football lesson? This woman lives in a VERY NICE part of California and I've been told I will be compensated "very well." So what do you think is fair? Having done this, worked with an autistic boy and he played football for us...the rewards go way beyond what they can afford to pay you. My suggestion, do it out of the goodness of your heart and nothing more. Just do it for free because you have the opportunity to serve God and it costs you nothing. |
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Post by cnunley on May 4, 2009 11:22:03 GMT -6
1 MILLION DOLLARS (Place pinky in corner of mouth in a Dr. Evil fashion)
Ok, probably not that much.
I wouldnt feel right charging very much if anything at all. The max I could/would charge would be some gas money for my travel.
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Post by phantom on May 4, 2009 11:23:02 GMT -6
Hey guys, I have been asked to work with a child, 1-on-1 who wants to start playing football next year. The child is an 8th grade, going into 9th, who has Aspergers syndrome (for those of you who don't know, is a mild form of Autism). A friend of mine has brokered this deal because she works with him at school. The mother of the child wanted her son to get some 1-on-1 instruction before playing with a team. So my question is, what is a fair price to charge for a 1 hour, 1-on-1 football lesson? This woman lives in a VERY NICE part of California and I've been told I will be compensated "very well." So what do you think is fair? Having done this, worked with an autistic boy and he played football for us...the rewards go way beyond what they can afford to pay you. My suggestion, do it out of the goodness of your heart and nothing more. Just do it for free because you have the opportunity to serve God and it costs you nothing. If the kid lived nearby, was going to play for the coach's team, or was a family friend I'd agree but none of those conditions apply. |
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Post by tvt50 on May 6, 2009 7:23:39 GMT -6
30 bucks an hour to tutor here too
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Post by kboyd on May 6, 2009 9:41:08 GMT -6
On another note vassdiddy, do you have much experience working with kids with asperger's? The reason I ask is that in my non-football life I'm an employment counsellor for people with disabilities and if you wanted I could give a few tips that may help you working with this kid.
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Well personal music lessons go for something around 30 bucks and hour...how many lessons are you giving him?
