1/11th
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Post by 1/11th on Apr 10, 2014 8:15:39 GMT -6
I am a first time HC and preparing for my first meeting with the parents, players and boosters. Do you have any suggestions or thoughts that can go into planning this, things I should communicate, methods that have been successful for you....etc...
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Post by Coach Bennett on Apr 10, 2014 8:38:57 GMT -6
Besides all the logistical information you'll share, I'd communicate how you properly teach tackling because you and your staff are ultra-conscious of player safety.
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Post by wingtol on Apr 10, 2014 10:03:16 GMT -6
Tell them the truth about college ball and recruiting, ex. Florida State isn't going to offer your 5'10 250 pound offensive tackle son. Set them straight right away on that stuff and it will make it easier down the road trust me.
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Post by peacock1915 on Apr 10, 2014 10:24:10 GMT -6
I hand out several things.
Handbook - We go through it and make sure policies are clear.
Summer Calendar- number of workouts, how many have to be made, rewards for making a certain number, camps
Recruiting info- got a lot of this off of Brophy's blog and include the NCAA reference sheet with sliding scale
Fundraising/player pack info - how many we do n what is in this years player pack
Paperwork packet - this has permission form, proof of insurance form, hippa form for trainer, asthma form, etc.
Player info sheet
Booster Club info - membership form, golf tournament info, etc
We just had ours for next year Tuesday night.
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Post by the1mitch on Apr 19, 2014 20:27:22 GMT -6
I ask them to raise their hands if they are related to me. Then I ask them to raise their hands if they are friends of mine. Finally I ask them to raise their hands if they have ever met me before tonight. When no one responds I ask them to think real hard before listening to anyone who says that politics or relationships have anything to do with playing time. I tell them straight that I don't care who their kid played for last year or what allstar outfit recruited them to play arena ball in Texas for a mythical indoor championship. Everybody gets a fair shake, period. Many things can and will affect how much he plays. Is he here? Is he on time? Is he high maintenance? Are you as a parent high maintenance? How is he doing in the classroom? Is he in trouble during the school day? Does he insist on playing a position with 12 guys competing for playing time? This may sound like overkill, but I don't get many questions during the season about little Billy....
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coachfore
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Post by coachfore on Apr 22, 2014 10:10:34 GMT -6
Coach Here is a sample Parent Meeting Agenda. Welcome Introduce Coaches – Head Coach Chris Fore, Asst. Head Coach CJ Del Balso, Asst. Mike Logan, Asst. Matt Cobb Summer Calendar – see attached and online Attendance Policy – miss 4 unexcused practices this summer and you will NOT play Program sales – see attached and online Each player responsible to sell $350 worth of ads. Only fundraising we ask the kids to do all year! Football Fees – see handout Weekly schedule during season – will be online soon Don’t miss practice! Ever! Playing time – Coaches don’t talk about playing time with parents, period. Direct your son to talk to their position coach if he is not happy with his playing time. If the position coach does not answer his questions or tell him what he needs to do to become a starter, talk to Coach Fore. Volunteers – Team Moms – Corinne Melzer and Tina Hector Football Contact Form Injuries – where to go and how to communicate – return to play SCOR Physical Therapy: San Clemente – 496-0122; RSM – 459-9010 Dr. Gus Gialamas – Sea View Ortho Medical Group – 661-2423 Websites a. www.cvcs.org for our football specific information, calendars, handouts, etc. b. www.highschoolsports.net – for up to the minute game schedules for all sports, directions c. www.maxpreps.com – for all stats for our team and teams nationwide 10. Touchdown Club – see attached Head Coach Chris Fore email address 11. Your questions! |
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coachfore
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Post by coachfore on Apr 22, 2014 10:13:56 GMT -6
In my experience from 13 years coaching (8 as HC) and 6 years of being an AD, parents want to know 4 things:
1. That their child will have a great experience
2. That their child will be kept safe, and or there are trained coaches, athletic trainers, etc. to take care of their child in case of injury
3. You, the Head Coach, will give their kid a fair shot
4. You, the Head Coach, will be consistent with your practices and policies and that you will maintain control of your coaching staff.
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