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DLine06
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Learning to Coach Jun 29, 2005 23:16:19 GMT -6

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Post by DLine06 on Jun 29, 2005 23:16:19 GMT -6

I'm 17 years old and I'm been thinking real seriously of going into the coaching profession. I have been talking about this crazy formation I have been drawing up for some time. I'm really thought about it as one of the professions to get into.

For you veterans, how many years does it take to become certified in coaching and what are the other requirements in coaching such as teaching/etc? I'm planning on being a Defensive Line coach or an Offensive Coordinator.Also what are the disadvantages besides the long hours, the rough times with kids, fans, sometimes lousy pay, dealing with school board/faculty etc. I seriously want to know everything there is to before I throw my life onto a dream or wish.

I also realize that a lot of coaches have spent more time at work than being at the house with their wife and kids that are quickly growing up. I know that sometimes it becomes rough also.

Keep this in mind that I want to either coach, become a lawyer or go into engineering.

Last Edit: Jun 29, 2005 23:23:34 GMT -6 by DLine06

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Learning to Coach Jun 30, 2005 5:57:18 GMT -6

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Post by tog on Jun 30, 2005 5:57:18 GMT -6

Get a degree in education, with a social studies/math/special ed/science backgroung. Basically anything but PE. Some states require special certifications for coaching, Texas does not.

As somone that went down the lawyer path, I got sick of it, and wanted to be around people I liked. Coaching is all about the people you deal with, the kids, coaches, and, well, the kids and the coaches. So, I love the people I work with, the hours are long, but I don't really have a frame of reference since I have always put in long hours. It has to be something you and your family can handle. Some burn out. Others thrive.

DLine06 Full Member Posts: 542	Learning to Coach Jul 1, 2005 17:33:16 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by DLine06 on Jul 1, 2005 17:33:16 GMT -6 Anybody else have any good input about the life of being a football coach?
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tog Global Moderator Director of Operations and Public Relations Posts: 12,661	Learning to Coach Jul 1, 2005 17:34:38 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tog on Jul 1, 2005 17:34:38 GMT -6 oh yeah act like you are interested at least a little during inservice

tog Global Moderator Director of Operations and Public Relations Posts: 12,661	Learning to Coach Jul 1, 2005 22:55:00 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tog on Jul 1, 2005 22:55:00 GMT -6 the intellectual stimulating aspects of the game really get me going, being able to get that across to players and then have them execute is very rewarding and seeing someone get the crap knocked out of them is fun too

Post by DLine06 on Jun 29, 2005 23:16:19 GMT -6

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