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Post by CVBears on Feb 25, 2008 16:52:18 GMT -6
We're going over the coaches' expectations and one of the ones that got us burned last year is under the area of professionalism. I have a viewpoint of what it is, as I'm sure you do as well. To me, it is a common sense thing, or at least it should be. As we all know, common sense isn't exactly common. So, we are attempting to "spell it out," so to speak. If I wrote down in your coach's expectations in your manual that you were to be a professional coach at all times, what would you take that to mean? What should it say to spell it out for everyone?
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Post by coachorr on Feb 25, 2008 16:57:35 GMT -6
Putting the kids and the program first. Being loyal to the HC and the program at all times. Being of sound judgement and make all decisions based on logic and reason. Acting as if your own mother were with you at "all" times.
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Post by eaglecoach on Feb 25, 2008 17:22:59 GMT -6
To me, it's like a moral clause in a contract. It's the same rules I use for my players. I want my staff to "Lead by example". If I tell my players, "Don't use foul language", my staff, or I, had better not.
1. All Coaches will promote positive values and morals at all times.
2. Coaches are representatives of their School and Football team. Coaches are to conduct themselves in a positive manner at all times. Un-sportsman like conduct will not be tolerated. Vulgar, Rude or Obscene language and or gestures will not be tolerated in a game, or at practice.
3. Coaches will communicate in a positive manner when speaking with players, parents, other coaches, officials and school staff.
First violation, written warning that goes in the Head Coaches file. Second violation, written warning that goes in the AD/Principals file.
Third violation, Off the Staff.
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Post by lochness on Feb 25, 2008 18:14:01 GMT -6
1. In it for the kids
2. Understands the value of open and positive communications with all stakeholders (parents, team, administration, press, etc.)
3. Works to improve the infrastructure of the program from top to bottom (feeder programs, youth, boosters, etc.)
4. Develops players AND coaching staff constantly.
5. Is organized and has a vision and a philosophy.
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Post by dubber on Feb 25, 2008 18:18:16 GMT -6
This is an excellent topic.....
NON-Professionalism is the absence of egoism. Egoism is the noticeable out bursts------tantrums really------of coaches when things do not go their way.
Also:
Egoism rejects respect of others.
Egoism is self-serving.
Egoism doesn't think if it sets a bad example or not (drunk in public, uncontrollable vulgarity; in essence, too much boy and not enough man in the individual)
When we get together as coaches (most of us being former players), we don't need to have that 16-year-old mindset anymore.
I don't mean don't drink beer at coaching clinics.........I mean don't drink beer (a lot of it) at a place frequented by your players and thier families.
And by the way, I am guilty of being unprofessional........easily.
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Post by coachdl on Feb 26, 2008 9:34:51 GMT -6
Like so many of you guys, I have had problems with this very issue. Professionalism has many parts. Here is what I emphasize:
-You are responsible for the performance of your players (most important).
-Teacher and mentor first.
-be loyal to the people around you, concepts, and how we prepare
-Will not tolerate sideline behavior that is inappropriate: lack of energy, walking around, b.s.ing, poor body language, or any inappropriate behavior.
-Attendance is required at all meetings, arrive at practice 30 minutes before start, no coach drives themselves to a game. Must ride on bus.
-drills must get done in a timely manner and must be conducive to the techniques that are being taught.
-Challenging, yet fun.
-Have your players reach their fullest potential in the classroom and on the field.
-Execute practice plans.
-If you don't know what is going on: ASK. No assumptions.
-Coach your position.
-Get to know all of your players personally and say one positive thing to them everyday.
Penalties are: warning (verbal or non-verbal) and, based on severity, suspension of a minimum of one week from the date of incident. I have done this before and I will do it again, if the situation calls for it. I almost did it last year.
Excellent topic!!!
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Post by coachdl on Feb 26, 2008 9:41:35 GMT -6
To me professionalism as a coach means: In my mind, if you're not professional in your approach, then expect to be treated as if you are unprofessional. Don't get bent out of shape when your input is not heard if you make 1 out of 3 coach's meetings. Don't get bent out of shape if I show up at your house to get film that you've been forgetting to bring since December. And if I call you, I didn't call you just to shoot the sh*t, it's because I needed to talk to you about something. If you don't return my call, then F*CK YOU, don't expect me to pick up when you need something, and don't give me excuses, I don't want to hear them and if you're looking for sympathy check in the dictionary between sh*t and syphilis, I'm not in the sympathy business. I couldn't agree more!!!!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2008 9:50:19 GMT -6
A real simple area that can be addressed is that of professional dress. Spell out how you want coaches dressed, especially for games. We got a lot of comments when we were rebuilding a program because our staff was dressed alike on game night and looked respectable. Nothing fancy, just khakis and a nice coaches shirt. It can make a difference in how a coach and staff is perceived.
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Post by brophy on Feb 26, 2008 10:02:45 GMT -6
Correct me if I'm wrong, but when coming under 'review' and the term "professionalism" is brought up, it is usually coming from administrators (not other coaches).
Administrators that are hearing it from parents or alum.......or because they desire a 'certain decorum' from "THEIR" program.
Now, this is DIRECTLY related to being a representative of the program.
These bad images / representations usually come from;
1) Swearing in public.....on the sideline, loudly in practice, during any event that is not 'private' (in the office)
2) Poor appearance - at any event representing the school (fundraiser / game / pep) coaches with shirts not tucked in, wearing unkept clothes, chewing, looking like bums
3) Not treating players / parents respectfully - being curt or short with others we SERVE will create the worst impression of your crew more than anything. Being rude to parents because we get 'offended' for their concerns because we might feel threatened by their uneducated/ignorant comments is a lack of understanding of their concerns........you come off as a bully. A general rule is to insist that all your assistants forward ALL concerns / communcations to the head coach.
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Post by fatkicker on Feb 26, 2008 14:40:19 GMT -6
i saw one above that drives me crazy....
had young coach on staff a couple years ago that showed up to the game one friday night with his coach's shirt untucked......you should've seen it....new hat, new khakis, new expensive stay dry polo shirt, new shoes.....and the d**n shirt was untucked.......
i thought i was gonna swallow my tongue.......i had to leave my pregame drill area to tell him to fix his shirt......i hated to call him out like that, but i guess you gotta keep the young "chaps" in line.......
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Post by coachorr on Feb 26, 2008 15:11:53 GMT -6
Effective communication would be high on my list as well.
As an assistant, I want to work hard and make the program better and help the HC out. If he doesn't communicate expectations in a productive way, I will view him as "unprofessional".
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