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Post by here4thekids on Feb 28, 2008 22:30:24 GMT -6
So we spend so much time putting our coaching manuals together to impress the interview committee and to get our thoughts organized on paper if we get the job. My question is what do you do once you get the job; more specifically, what emphasis do you put on these activities? As I stated in another post I am a finalist for a Head Coaching Position and I am just going over what will be my plan of action if I get the job. I have all these ideas of what I would like/need to do but don't really know where to start. I want to immediately open the weight room so the players can get in there and lift, but I probably need to have the player meeting first. However, should I have the player meeting before I have the parent meeting. I am just thinking about what to implement and the time line in which to implement them. These are some of the things that I am grappling with. I think it would be good to make a list of activities that are immediately done once you get the job. For example I am looking for something like this.....
1. Meet with administration (day 1)
2. Get coaching staff (day 1-filled)
3. Clean the equipment room and get inventory (day2-4)
4. Recruit hallways (1st week-2nd week)
5. Have a player meeting (2nd week)
6. Have a parent meeting (2nd week)
7. Open weight room/study hall (3rd week)
8. Work on academic/tutoring/progress report program (3rd week)
9. Find team managers (1 month)
10. Combine/7 on 7 workouts (1 month)
11. Start Character Building Program (2nd-3rd month)
12. Fund raising (2nd-3rd month)
What do you think, how would you prioritize what you need to do as a new head coach?
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Post by warrior53 on Feb 29, 2008 4:38:38 GMT -6
This is specifically tailored for a specific school, but here is my first 30 day plan, for what it is worth.
Day 1 – Meet with administration on goals of the school and the role of the athletic program within that framework.
Day 2 – Start contacting all players moving from another school and set up visits to each family’s house. Share my vision for the team and get to know the parents – Start the hiring process.
Day 3 – Meet with all Middle School Coaches
Day 4 - Incoming sophomore/junior/senior meeting – talk about making new traditions, and vision for program.
Day 5 – Incoming freshman meeting – talk about being the first class to go all the way through the new school and vision for the program
Day 6 – Implement Off-season – “Commitment to Excellence” in all schools
Day 7 – Meet with Middle School Program players from feeder schools
Day 8 – Send out Parent letter
Day 9 – Contact Service or Commercial Clubs in town to visit
Day 10 – Start contacting schools to schedule games with.
Day 11 – Contact coaches that have started a program and identify key issues they faced when starting a new school
Day 12 – Start acquiring equipment for upcoming year
Day 13 – Continue equipment acquisition for upcoming year
Day 14 – Contact Youth Football League and talk of ways to get involved
Day 15 – Meet with 6th and 5th grade PE classes
Day 16 – Start on Champions Manual for players
Day 17 – Meet with remaining 6th and 5th grade PE classes
Day 18 – Start on Offensive Playbook
Day 19 – Start on Defensive Playbook
Day 20 – Summer Camp Planning
Day 21 – Summer Plan and Budget
Day 22 – Present summer plan to coaches
Day 23 – Last minute prep for parent night
Day 24 – Meet the coaches night and parent meeting
Day 25 – Start on Coaches Manual
Day 26 – Continue on Champions Manual
Day 27 – Test Players in off-season
Day 28 – Evaluation of players and Goal review
Day 29 – Summer Goals/Summer plans for players/Summer Addresses and Phone Numbers
Day 30 – Plan Coaches Trip to College Program
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nexthc
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Post by nexthc on Feb 29, 2008 7:31:38 GMT -6
Assemble your coaching staff now!!!
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Post by tog on Feb 29, 2008 7:38:01 GMT -6
Assemble your coaching staff now!!! agreed should have already had some guys ready to go warrior that is a good list to think about |
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Post by fbcoach33 on Feb 29, 2008 8:24:11 GMT -6
evaluate game film from the previous year to determine ability levels etc of players, and if you are at a new school I would spend alot of time talking with teachers, supports staff etc about your players, get a feel who the quality kids are and who the garbage is, it will help you stay ahead of problems before they happen and make your program go smoother.
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Post by spartancoach on Feb 29, 2008 10:37:44 GMT -6
One suggestion - player meeting within first day or two. The kids are probably dying to know they have a leader. At least introduce yourself to the team right away. Bad message if you are the HC for 2 weeks before introducing yourself to the team.
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Post by kurtbryan on Feb 29, 2008 10:43:17 GMT -6
Good feedback, but how about:
Thank your wife or girlfriend in advance because you gonna be REAL busy from now on... ;D
KB
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Post by here4thekids on Feb 29, 2008 17:51:22 GMT -6
Kurt you are absolutely right!! Man I thank her know for putting up with football, but if I get the job, I can imagine the off-season spoiling I will have to do.  Warrior that was an excellent list and it was exactly what I was looking for. It gives me an idea of some of the activities that I would have to embark on in my first month or two getting the job. One thing that many people have stated is to get your coaching staff together now. I totally agree and I have been doing so ( I have 4 people that have stated they will come with me) but it's a difficult situation when you can't guarantee their roles or pay as of right now. Also, you can't market for other coaches that you haven't come in contact with yet because you technically don't have the job. |
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Post by MaineManiac on Mar 1, 2008 6:46:57 GMT -6
You have all nailed this question. I would just focus on building momentum. Clearly demonstrate to the kids that each day this program is going to take more steps toward where it needs to be. Personally, I would share the goals up front with the kids.
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Post by fbcoach33 on Mar 2, 2008 16:54:51 GMT -6
going off of KurtBryans thread, you might also want to think about taking your staff and their wives out to dinner, get to know one another and let the wives know up front how much you will appreciate their support and ask them what some of their concerns might have been from the previous staff. If they feel included you might have less problems, happy wives equal much happier coaches.
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Warrior that was an excellent list and it was exactly what I was looking for. It gives me an idea of some of the activities that I would have to embark on in my first month or two getting the job. One thing that many people have stated is to get your coaching staff together now. I totally agree and I have been doing so ( I have 4 people that have stated they will come with me) but it's a difficult situation when you can't guarantee their roles or pay as of right now. Also, you can't market for other coaches that you haven't come in contact with yet because you technically don't have the job.