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Post by CS on May 21, 2024 9:38:28 GMT -6
How would networking with other high schools make him be able to win a title? Unless he's recruiting better players
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Post by sweep26 on May 21, 2024 9:50:05 GMT -6
I hope that the Kids, the Community, and the Administration has the same level of Desire to Succeed that the Coach does!!
If they do...Great Things Will Happen!!!
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Post by chi5hi on May 21, 2024 10:43:12 GMT -6
Thanks in advance for taking the time to look at this. My father who has been coaching for quite some time, is a very technical coach. He coached my siblings and myself all throughout high school and we always did well. He wants to take his coaching to the next level and attempt to win a state title at a new school. We discussed some of his strengths and weaknesses as a coach and we've determined he could improve on the political/networking side of the game. Does anyone have any advice on how to improve that aspect of being a varsity coach? Some of the ideas I have come up with, but I am unsure if it would be useful to mention: - Network with some of the local high schools. Ex- passing leagues, summer camps, etc.
- Take a recruiting class. (not recruiting externally, just getting more students to sign up internally)
- Network with some of the other coaches at the high school. (build some supportive relationships)
Side details: The new program he is running has very limited resources. It is located in a small town who plays 8 man football. Setbacks: - Small school = small turnout
- Little funding
- New school lacks winning football culture
Please let me know if you have any ideas or insight. Best, John N. So, he's a technical guy... I know a network guy who's always looking for technique answers, so that's why he networks. He's good at networking but needs help teaching stuff. I've never known a technique guy who networks. Why should he? As for taking a recruiting class well, if you win...they show up for the first team meeting. Anyway, my $.02. |
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Post by freezeoption on May 21, 2024 12:12:02 GMT -6
Ok, most technical guys don't worry about networking. They are known for what they produce. If your dad has coached for a long time then people should know him. They are his best networking leads. He just needs to let them know he's wanting to move on.
The Political way is not the best way to go. Somebody is always owing someone else or worried about who's gunning for you. Good work in the long run usually wins out. Not always but should.
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Post by blb on May 21, 2024 12:22:22 GMT -6
jnunnelee does your Dad have prior experience coaching 8-man football?
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Post by tripsclosed on May 21, 2024 16:49:46 GMT -6
Ok, most technical guys don't worry about networking. They are known for what they produce. If your dad has coached for a long time then people should know him. They are his best networking leads. He just needs to let them know he's wanting to move on. The Political way is not the best way to go. Somebody is always owing someone else or worried about who's gunning for you. Good work in the long run usually wins out. Not always but should. And yet, one of the most common phrases people use when talking about the coaching profession, is "It's not what you know, it's who you know." |
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Post by freezeoption on May 21, 2024 17:09:57 GMT -6
In some cases your right. That's where your colleagues can help you out. The original post has been pulled. Some jobs are looking for names. We hear that all the time. I guess he will have to put his name out there although this may not be the best time to do it.
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Post by blackknight on May 23, 2024 10:49:45 GMT -6
I found that networking allowed me to understand that my problems were not always unique. I also learned how different coaches solved similar problems.
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