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Post by aznando on Dec 13, 2005 21:44:48 GMT -6
Okay coaches, I think I mentioned this before, but I was a Varsity WR coach on a Run&Shoot team and I loved every minute of it. I then moved up to Phoenix to continue my education at ASU. I've been out of the game for awhile, but hope to get back into coaching. I'm a senior in College now, and am hoping to do this Masters Program next year and get my certificate to teach. I would defiantly like to get on with a team and coach at the HS level again. My love for the game has never ended and I've never stopped learning as much as I can about this game. My question is how do I go about getting back in the game? I was considering E-Mailing and writing HS coaches around here to see if they need any help for the upcoming season. Is this the best way to go about it? Anything in particular I should write in my emails or letters? Do some of you head coaches get young kids off the street that want to help out? Are you very receptive to that? Should I get some letters of Recommendation from my old coaches stating that I some what know what I’m doing and am reliable? Sorry for the 101 questions but I figured I would ask, because I want to get these letters sent out soon, now that the last season is over and we can start looking forward to next season. Thanks for your help!
Aznando
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Post by tog on Dec 13, 2005 21:50:02 GMT -6
Where are you willing to move to?
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Post by fish on Dec 13, 2005 22:45:52 GMT -6
you're right so far. contact every coach in the area that you're interested in working for. also contact the coach you used to work for and your high school coach and see if they know anybody and will help you if they can. send a resume and make phone calls. drop by in person to put a face with the name.
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Post by tog on Dec 13, 2005 22:48:57 GMT -6
If you are willing to relocate, then just keep this to the top and put your email in your sigline. Someone on here could take a chance on a young coach willing to learn.
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Post by aznando on Dec 13, 2005 23:04:48 GMT -6
i've got a year at least left of school, so I want to get some more expirence localy right now, but once i'm done with school and have my degree(s) and Certificate i'll be more than willing to re-locate. Thanks for the offer of the sticky though Coach!
Aznando
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Post by saintrad on Dec 13, 2005 23:05:30 GMT -6
aznando-
Let the hiring process go thru for us here in NM. Our HC resigned last week and the AD has named as the #1 candidate. If I should get the job and you are willing to relocate to NM contact me because I will need to build a staff somehow.
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Post by aznando on Dec 19, 2005 10:07:50 GMT -6
Allright, I didn't want to start a new thread, so i'll just use this one. I'm looking at applying to a medium size Catholic School in my area. My question is, when applying just for a coaching position, how does your resume differ from a regular job resume?
Aznando
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Post by tog on Dec 19, 2005 10:12:08 GMT -6
is there teacher stuff tied to the job?
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Post by aznando on Dec 19, 2005 10:28:40 GMT -6
Nope just a straight coaching job. Not a teaching position.
Aznando
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Post by tog on Dec 19, 2005 10:31:34 GMT -6
that should make it easier then
since you are young
put where you played, the name of the hc there, the positions
anything extra that shows you are into football
maybe even that you are a member here?
what do you think people?
I am more used to doing resumes with teaching/coaching combined.
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Post by los on Dec 19, 2005 11:01:58 GMT -6
Congrats to you Saint man, and hope it works out for you! Aznando, just tell them what you can do for them right now, don't build yourself up too much and be yourself! If they won't hire you for who you are, forget about it! Use all the stuff Tog said and to me a guy that can earn a masters degree can learn to be great at anything he chooses!
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Post by aznando on Dec 19, 2005 11:28:18 GMT -6
I don't know how much I want to highlight my brief playing career. I have some expirence coaching at the HS level, so i definatly want to highlight that. My fear of the playing career is, I don't want to come off as one of those failed HS QB's trying to re-live his dreams through the kids. We had a few young coaches who kind of did that on our staff and i'm just realy wary of that. What do you guys think of that? Am i being overley paranoid? I just figure it's best to highlight, education, involvement with youth, prior coaching positions, and some sort of demenstration of a thirst for the game, ie. going to clinics, studying playbooks/film, and talking to you good people.
Aznando
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Post by tog on Dec 19, 2005 11:34:12 GMT -6
don't worry about it, all coaches still wish they could play a little
sometimes, my back and knee disagree though
but i still love the game
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Post by los on Dec 19, 2005 11:42:43 GMT -6
Nothing wrong with being an ex-QB! Make a good QB/reciever coach, def. sec. coach, O-coodinatoor, even help with pass blocking schemes! I love to play still and occasionly the team will let me fill in on defensive line when we don't have 11 kids there. (I don't get a uniform/equipment) but its still fun! They always draw blood from me though and laugh about it!
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Post by los on Dec 19, 2005 11:51:22 GMT -6
Maybe its not reliving your dreams but sharing your mistakes and successes with younger players! If you're thinking about this aspect of coaching, you probably won't let it happen in a bad way anyhow!
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Post by knighter on Dec 19, 2005 12:11:12 GMT -6
Apply in person. It is always better. Contact the guy you played for and see if he knows anyone who might be able to help. Have a short resume available when you walk in the door, and let them know you are willing to help and excited about the chance to do so. I love young guys who seem to be excited about football.
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Post by ocinaz on Dec 19, 2005 14:37:21 GMT -6
AZNANDO, what school are you applying to? You might play us, if it as medium sized school near where you are. If I remember correctly, you live maybe 45 minutes from where I coach, if there is any info that I can help you with please let me know, I have been in AZ all but 2 years of my 29 year existance, Andy Silvas, Florence High School.
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Post by aznando on Dec 20, 2005 19:52:22 GMT -6
I'm looking at applying at Seton Catholic, Higley High School, possibly Highland High and Basha High. Know anybody at any of those schools?
Aznando
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Post by ocinaz on Dec 22, 2005 14:34:56 GMT -6
Seton is and old rival from my playing days, and we again are playing them now that we have grown. Their HC is Pete Wahlhiem, pretty decent guy, great coach. Good nuclues of players coming back including all of their skill guys. I knew you were talking about them once you mentioned mid sized catholic school. Don't know much about Higley, they are growing faster than us so they will be 5a soon. Highland coach is real good, heard him speak at a clinic, and they way he runs his program is awesome, Preston Jones, tough district to play/coach/compete in. Lots of parents who think their child should be playing and of course know a lot about football, have you tried Queen Creek High school? Coach LeBlanc over there is very good. Let me know if there is anything specific that I can help you with, Andy.
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Post by aznando on Dec 22, 2005 20:12:42 GMT -6
Thanks Coach you have helped a ton. Putting names with schools. I just thought about Queen Creek High the other day. Hey do you have any inside info on AZ clinics? You can PM me if you want so were not taking up to much space.
Aznando
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