Expectations of Assistant Coaches

[knighter]

Because TOG (the man) wanted a new thread with this in there....

Here is what I have laid out for my coaches...I got this from a guy a respect and admire, and adjusted it to fit my situation....

Guidelines for Assistant Coaches/Evaluation of Assistant Coaches
“DON’T BE A “BUDDY” - BE AN ADULT.”

1. Be concerned about their safety.
Make sure they KNOW it.
Head and Eyes Up - Preach it-and enforce it - “Head up” at all times.
Correct Unsafe Techniques - Never tolerate an unsafe technique - correct it immediately.
Eliminate Brutal Words - Never use words like “stick”, “hurt”, “kill”, “punish”.
Drills Are Not To Amuse Coaches - The purpose of any drill we do is to make us better. Eliminate all drills that are not important to skills needed at your position.
Avoid Mismatches - Equalize players on the basis of skill and strength.
Be Alert - Watch for any kid who doesn’t seem healthy.
Watch for any equipment that may need repair or resizing.

2. Be a man of integrity, of character, and of high morals. (Practice the Six Pillars of Good Character. Be a role model in your interaction with our athletes)
Be Honest - The only way to teach honesty is to display honesty.
Keep Your Word - If you tell a player you will do something, make sure you follow through.
We DON’T Cheat - Don’t even consider teaching an illegal technique or stretching of the rules.
Keep Private Things Private - Don’t kid around about your private life, or theirs.
Model Good Citizenship - Expect the players to be good citizens as well.
Be A Gentleman - Expect the players to be gentlemen also.

3. Be an example of good work habits.
Be Dependable - Be there and be early. Be ready and demand it of the players.
Dressed And Groomed Like A Coach - Look sharp, take pride in your appearance.
Listen - Pay attention when another coach is talking and demand the same from the players.

4. Be ENTHUSIASTIC, be POSITIVE, and be ENERGETIC.
Love The Game And Let It Show - Act like you love football and you want to be out there.
Always Be Up - Be positive and optimistic. Never let the kids see you discouraged.
Coach The Kids Who Are There - Never let me hear any talk about the guys who aren’t there.
Be Energetic - HUSTLE!!! Don’t let yourself get tired...don’t let yourself get down.

ALWAYS Be Coaching - Keep your hands out of your pockets; save the socializing and game playing for later.

5. Respect the players.
Let Them KNOW You Care About Them - They do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Let Them Know You Appreciate Them - Non-starters, and starters alike - even the ones you don’t coach.
Use Their First Names - Learn their first names as quickly as possible.
Know Them As MORE Than Football Players - Get to know them outside the context of football.
Talk To Them - If you ever have to get on a player in practice, make sure you talk to him before he goes home.
Be There For Them - If a player needs to talk, take the time to listen.

6. Be a GREAT teacher.
Be Organized - Do YOUR homework.
Know What You Are Going To Teach - Be a student of the game, attend clinics. (If possible you will be required to attend a minimum of 2)
NEVER Teach What You Don’t Know - If you don’t know it, don’t teach it. NEVER just wing it. I will show you what I want taught and how to teach it.
Know HOW You Are Going To Teach It
Find Out How Players Learn - Be on the lookout for new ways to explain, new methods to teach. These methods are learned at clinics, camps etc.
Probe - Test and correct, question frequently. Find out what they know and what you still have to teach. Never assume they know anything.
Encourage Questions - Cultivate a willingness in kids to ask questions.
Know What “Excellent” Looks Like - Set high standards, and hold players to them. Never accept less than their absolute best in play, or in attitude.
Reward ONLY Success - Always make sure a player is successful in a drill.
Be PATIENT - Make sure they are very confident before doing anything at full speed.
Command Respect - INSIST that players be coachable and respectful.
Before You Blame A Player - Maybe he CAN’T do it, or maybe you didn’t teach it correctly.

7. Be hard-nosed and demanding.
Let Nothing Get Past You - Never let anything wrong slip past you uncorrected. We must eliminate the “little things” that prevent us from being successful.
Accept No Excuses
Correct Positively - Be sure players know why you are correcting them.
NEVER Ridicule, NEVER Be Sarcastic
Teach Them To Do It RIGHT - Instead of telling them what they did wrong
Question Them - “What should you have done?” “How can you make sure you don’t do that again?”
Cut NO Slack - Let them know you have high expectations for them.

8. Be impartial.
Play Performance Over Potential
Don’t Be Dazzled By Appearances - By size, speed, strength or looks.
See Who Can Play The Game - The only criterion that matters is how they play the game.
Find Out Who Wants To Do It - The guy who won’t do it is no better than the guy who can’t do it.

9. Watch what you say...and when you say it, and who you say it to.
Never Degrade A Player - Never say anything that insults a player or attacks him personally.
Avoid Sarcasm - It is too easily misunderstood.
Refrain From Profanity, Vulgarity, Blasphemy
Promote Brotherhood - Purge your speech of anything that might even remotely be construed as racist.
Eliminate “I” and “My” From Your Vocabulary - They are “our” players.
Never Show Up Another Coach - Never disagree openly, keep it for behind closed doors.
Don’t Get Personal - Don’t kid around with players about their personal affairs, or yours.
Never Criticize - Never make a critical remark to anyone about any aspect of the team.
Stay Off The Officials - Let me deal with them.
Be Friendly And Courteous - With parents, community, school personnel. Refer all concerns to me.
I Am The Team Spokesman - Refer all media inquiries to me.

10. Be totally loyal.
Never Let There Be Any Question About Your Loyalty
Defend What We Are Doing - If you can’t, you need to move on. Publicly defend every aspect of the program, including school officials.
Agree Publicly - We may disagree among ourselves in private, but we will be in total agreement publicly. Contribute your ideas and suggestions, but do your homework first.
Don’t Even Listen To Criticism - Of players, of staff members, of strategy, of school officials. Learn whom to avoid, learn when, and how, to walk away.
Above All, NEVER Badmouth a Player - Either he can’t do it, or we didn’t prepare him to do it.

11. Respect the chain of command.
Keep Me Informed - The overall welfare of the program is my responsibility. If it involves the program, it is my business.
Keep Your Antenna Up - Be alert for anything that concerns our program.

Do Not Keep Something To Yourself - Let me decide if it is important or not.

12. Do whatever it takes...building this program is everyone’s job.
Put In The Time- Are you in this for the right reason?
Make The Sacrifices- Some sacrifice more than others.
No Job Is Beneath Any Of Us- If it needs to be done, do it!
Help With ALL Aspects Of The Program (study table, recruiting, game planning, scouting, in-season and off-season player development, fundraising, etc.)- I can’t do everything by myself, I need help
too!

[coachcalande]

Ill piggy back on that great post....this is from my program manual (and those i have borrowed from over the years)

WHAT I EXPECT FROM My assistants
• I expect that you show up and be on time for all meetings. I do not expect you to waste my time.
• Be available, the hours are “whatever it takes”
• I expect you to represent the school and program well at all times in everything you do.
• Be Loyal, Always.
• Be a teacher of the game and mentor for life.
• Maintain open and honest communication with me and the other members of the staff.
• I expect you to coach up even the most difficult of student/athletes.
• Never undermine another coach or do anything that steals his authority.
• Study and master all materials that I provide for you. Be the best at what you do and take great pride in being part of the program.
• Accept criticism, I only offer it because I want you to continue coaching with me.
• If a parent approaches you, refer them to me.
• Design and teach drills that apply to the concepts of our offense and defense. “no stupid drills”
• Offer criticism and suggestions behind closed doors. Never contradict my teaching in front of a player.
• Accept praise; make me a better coach by shining in what you do.
• Remain a student of the game. Attend one clinic every year in addition to watching videos, breaking down game and practice film, using the internet, reading and improving every day. Don’t stay the same
• I expect you to follow the practice plan, schedule and observe the desired drills and techniques specific to the systems.
• I expect you to respect the program and lead by example.
• Never abuse or embarrass a player.
• Coach with enthusiasm and buy in to the systems.
• Follow the priorities of the program, faith, family, academics, football.
• Observe the Lombardi Rules and the Code of Chivalry
• Coach to win, but observe the rules.
• Remember the chain of command.
WHAT I disagreeISTANTS CAN EXPECT FROM ME
• I will be early for meetings
• You can expect open and honest communication
• You can expect that I will provide playbooks, offensive and defense, and provide a detailed explanation of the philosophies behind our schemes.
• You can expect me to be prepared.
• You can expect me to be positive, enthusiastic and passionate about our mission, vision, purpose and priorities.
• You can expect me to keep my word and be loyal to you
• You can expect that I observe the Code of Chivalry and the Lombardi rules.
• I will only call a meeting if it’s critical to our success. I will not waste your time.
• I will provide you with everything you need to succeed as a coach on this staff. You can expect to gain responsibility with trust.
• I will shield you from parent issues.
• You can expect me to let you know if you are failing the program and where. I will not sugar coat anything. You can expect to be the first to know.
• You can expect me to let you know if you are succeeding and where.
• You can expect me to lead
• You can expect me to remain a student of the game
• You can expect me to respect officials, other teams and their coaches.
• You can expect that I coach to win, but within the rules at all times.
• You can expect me to communicate with you daily.
• You can expect me to return messages via email or phone.
• You can expect me to follow through with plans.
• You can expect that I will deal with all situations honorably.
• You can expect that I run the program in an organized fashion.
• You can expect that I listen to and consider your suggestions.
• You can expect to receive responsibility and authority. I tend to let that happen with trust.
• You can expect that I provide you with work and leadership opportunities. As you come to learn and master the system, your role will grow.
• You can expect that I treat you like a man with dignity and respect.
• You can expect that I be totally concerned for you and your family. Put your family first. You can expect that I will do the same.
• You can expect that I support you in your ambitions, any time of year. I expect my coaches to seek employment at the highest level possible.
• You can expect that I recognize a job well done.
• You can expect that I privately contact you if an issue arrives.
• You can expect to be rewarded for actions above and beyond. I plan to send “The Coach of the Month” to dinner with his wife.
• You can expect that I let you coach within your personality.
• You can expect that I sell you to the players, community and staff. I expect the same courtesy.
• You can expect that I provide you with honest feedback at the conclusion of the season.
• You can expect that I will ask you for your input.
• You can expect me to have the last word if a decision must be made. There can only be one head coach.
WHAT I EXPECT FROM ATHLETES
• I expect you to demonstrate a passion for the game.
• I expect you to be “coachable.”
• I expect you to demonstrate self control.
• I expect you to respond to coaches and teachers with “yes sir” or “yes ma’am”.
• I expect you to know when joking ends and hard work begins.
• I expect you to respect your equipment and all team rules.
• I expect you to do what is right always.
• I expect you to demonstrate a respect for others.
• I expect you to come to me if there is any problem.
• I expect you to treat your parents, teachers and coaches with respect.
• I expect you to observe all school rules.
• I expect you to observe the mission, purpose, vision and priorities of this program.
• I expect you to represent the team with class at all times.
• I expect 100% effort in every part of your day.
• I expect hitting and whistle to whistle hustle every play.
• I expect great class in victory or defeat.
• I expect you to “act like you have been there before” after a touchdown.
• I expect you to be a “practice player”.
• I expect you to be enthusiastic.
• I expect you to work hard to be the very best student you can be.
• I expect you to be a productive member of your family and mine.
• I expect you to control your language and attitude at all times.
• I expect you to be organized, prepared and on time.
• I expect you to hustle and display energy and effort in all training.
• I expect you to make progress every day and demonstrate to the coaching staff why you deserve to play.
• I expect you to observe the code of chivalry.
• Be respectful of women.
• Be a role model to children.
• Promote and defend the program.
• I expect you to be honest and keep your word.
• I expect you to learn the value of hard work.
• I expect you to learn the value of team before self.
• I expect you to understand problem solving.
• I expect you to develop a “never say die” approach to football and life.
• I expect you to learn your offensive assignments, skills and fundamentals.
• I expect you to learn your defensive alignment, assignment, skills and fundamentals.
• I expect you to be mentally and physically prepared to play.
• I expect you to compete hard and challenge for your position.
• I expect you to maintain a strong faith.
• I expect you to graduate and become a productive member of society who can provide for his own family.

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[saintrad]

Just a little bit of what I lay out for my coaches (for the last 8 years) at any level.


What I Expect in an Assistant Coach

1. To be the best teacher/coach that he can be.
2. To be a positive role model.
3. To sell, defend and be loyal to the Gallup High School program and the school itself.
4. To be dedicated to the Athletic Department
5. To do everything possible to develop a winning attitude in themselves, the staff, the school, and the program.
6. To be seriously interested in the success of our players and staff, on the field.
7. To know the entire offensive and defensive schemes and game plans.
8. To have a thorough knowledge of all fundamental techniques employed.
9. He is thoroughly prepared for carrying out his responsibilities on the practice field.
10. Not to be a ‘YES’ man, but to effectively communicate their ideas.
11. To attend all staff meetings when called.
12. To study and work hard to make him a great coach. Professional growth is a must for any coach in order to maintain and develop new innovative ways of coaching, teaching techniques, and stay abreast of any rule changes.
13. He is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the program, practice, film review/breakdown, scouting, strength & conditioning supervision, recruiting, etc.
14. Above all, an outstanding coach is 100% loyal to the other coaches on the staff. There is no place on our staff for a disloyal member.


What coaches can expect from me:


1. To run an organized program so that they will be able to function efficiently.
2. To maintain a positive atmosphere that is conducive to teamwork and continuing to develop all assistant coaches.
3. To sincerely listen to their suggestions.
4. To give responsibility and authority.
5. To work and provide leadership to win.
6. To treat them with respect and dignity.
7. To sell them to our players, the community, and the other coaches.
8. To let then coach on the field within their personality.
9. Maintain an open door policy.
10. To be the spokesman for the entire staff.


Head Coach Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school coaches’ handbook.
2. Oversee the entire program from 8th grade to varsity.
3. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-days, and until the end of the season. This will be done with the input of all varsity assistants.
4. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans with the assistant coaches each week.
5. Will break down opponent and self films each week.
6. Will relay, to all assistant coaches, what is expected of them during practice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and other responsibilities
7. Will organize, schedule, and oversee the in-season and off-season strength and conditioning programs.
8. Will maintain a complete, and accurate, record of all equipment in storage.
9. Will organize and carry out fund raisers and booster club relations in order to supplement the football budget and increase technology for the program.
10. Will develop, and maintain, good relationship between the football program and other school sports programs.
11. Will seek to develop, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and football booster club.
12. Will organize locker room duties.
13. Will organize weight room duties.
14. Will help with taping and training responsibilities.
15. Will attend sub-varsity and 8th grade games.
16. Will attend as many non-school feeder program games (middle school, Pop Warner, youth leagues, YMCA, etc.) as possible.


Varsity Assistant Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the coaches’ handbook.
2. Will oversee players in their charge (positions group) on the varsity level, and assist the coaches at the sub-varsity level as needed.
3. Will help coordinate all practice plans with the Head Coach.
4. Will help develop offensive, defensive and special team game plans each week.
5. Will help break down opponent and self game films to look for strengths, weaknesses, execution, and tendencies.
6. Will help with the issue, inventory, and storage of all equipment.
7. Will suggest equipment replacement or purchase.
8. Will evaluate players in their charge (position group) as to their strength, weaknesses, personality, and agility before, during, and after the season.
9. Will have locker room responsibilities.
10. Will have weight room responsibilities.
11. Will assist in taping and training duties.
12. Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.
13. Will attend all freshman games
14. Will attend at least one 8th grade game.
15. Will attend at least one non-school feeder program (Pop Warner, etc) game.


Sub-Varsity Head Coaches Responsibilities

1. Adhere to the position responsibilities outlined in the school’s coaches’ handbook.
2. Will coordinate all practice plans from camp, 2-a-day, and though the end of season.
3. Will develop offensive, defensive, and special team game plans each week (within the Varsity systems framework).
4. Will assist with equipment distribution, turn-in, and inventory.
5. Will relay to all sub-varsity assistant coaches what is expected of them during practice, games, coaches meetings, player supervision, and other responsibilities.
6. Will attend all scheduled coaches meetings.
7. Will have locker room and weight room duties.
8. Will assist in the taping and training duties.
9. Will have specific Varsity game responsibilities.
10. Will attend all 8th grade games.
11. Will try to attend at least one non-school feeder program game.


Sub-Varsity Assistant Coaches Responsibilities


1. Adhere to the position responsibilities as outlined in the school’s coaches’ handbook.
2. Will oversee players in their charge (position group) on the sub-varsity level.
3. Will help coordinate all practices with the sub-varsity head coach.
4. Will assist in the development of offensive, defensive, and special team’s game plans each week.
5. Will assist with equipment distribution/check-in and inventory.
6. Will have locker room and weight room duties.
7. Will assist in taping and training duties.
8. Will attend all scheduled coaches’ meetings.
9. Will try to attend at least one 8th grade game.
10. Will assist in varsity scouting duties.

[knighter]

Saint...nice post man! Very impressive. Need to sit down and right out what assistants can expect from me. I go over it, but needs to be in writing, means more I believe.

[saintrad]

exactly, if you have a written job description for them, then you need to have one for yourself so they know the boundaries as it applies to your job, their job, and the team. Just can't say,"WELL, I'm the head caoch and that's the way it is." That mentality should have died out in the 60s or 70s.

[saintrad]

This also something that I learned to incorporate into my staff development a very long time ago. Best to do this before season, if possible, or at the beginning of the season (like I had to do when HC of middle school teams)



Coaches Guidelines

Approach to coaching

1. Be your self.
2. Be consistent.
3. Be responsible for yourself, your position players, and to your team.
4. Have a passion for learning for the game itself.
5. Be totally committed to the development of the student, the athlete, and the program.
6. Maintain a proper perspective by taking time to remember that this is just a game played by kids. Take some time away for yourself to make you a stable role model for the players.
7. Know where you belong, be waiting for the players.
8. Utilize your time before and after practice efficiently.
9. Stay alert for player injuries, heat related injuries and dehydration. Refer to the trainer.
10. Strive to make your group the best on the practice field and in the game.
11. Be fair.
12. Be available.
13. Know your players’ abilities:
a. Physical
b. Mental
c. Temperament
d. Personality
e. Significant medical history
14. Care for your players. Show them that you care about them beyond their football abilities.
15. Show them, explain it to them, have them practice it, and then show the big picture once again. BE REPETATIVE.
16. Know your coaching responsibilities in practice and in the game.
17. Breed confidence in your team. Always be organized.
18. Work with all players in your group, not just the starters. Do not let them go unnoticed.
19. Practices will be physically tough and demanding; do not hold a clinic on the field. Talking is for the meetings/chalk talk. WE PRACTICE LIKE WE PLAY, AT FULL SPEED!
20. Have fun. Be human around your players and fellow coaches.


Approach to drills

As a coach, we make our greatest contribution in the construction, planning and administering of drills. How we teach our style of football is more important than the system of defense or offense we run. All drills should include:


1. Cover considerable ground in a short period of time
2. Be progressive in nature.
3. Be well planned and administered.
4. Pertain to the skills needed in our style of football.
5. Be known to the players by name in order to eliminate the need to constantly repeat how they are run.

The preparation for the drills must be made in full detail before hitting the practice field. The coach must see that the proper equipment and field space is prepared in advance, including equipment such as balls, cones, hand shields, etc. This preparation will save precious practice time.

Basic types of drills

1. Fundamental drills: These teach all the skills of blocking, receiving, tackling, stance, etc
2. Reaction drills: Primarily for developing quickness, balance, and agility.
3. Conditioning drills: These are used to increase cardio-vascular endurance and in-season primarily consists of running drills.
4. Contact drills: The purpose here is to develop, and encourage, the ability to utilize physical contact as required in the game of football.
5. Morale drills: These are used to lighten the load on the players as the season progresses and develop morale in the players.


Approach to practice sessions

Nothing is more important to the success of our program than the time we spend on the practice field. This is our classroom and it is important how we utilize our time. All practices are structured with the intent of creating maximum number of quality reps, position by position, to meet specific goals each day, week, and season. Practices will be very organized, with flexible time built into the schedule, and will strive to maintain an efficient use of time. A sense of urgency must be placed on the development of our team, position, and player development, as it pertains to the overall program goals. Judgment will be made, in case of unforeseen circumstance, and will be deal with them on a case by case basis. We will do whatever is necessary to meet our goals, but not at the expense of our players’ safety. It is expected that ALL football players and coaches jog from station to station. Walking on the field by any member of the staff, or team, will discouraged at all times.

Our teaching process will consist of a Whole–Part-Whole mentality. Explanation, demonstration, correction, and repetition are the keys to a successful drill. We will stress the why as well as the what and how. We want our players to truly understand the concept of our system and how they play a significant role in its success. Fundamentals will be practiced everyday and will be organized in a progressive fashion to ensure continued repetition of fundamentals throughout the season.

Our practice sessions are the time for our staff to develop the warrior mentality it takes to be a successful football program. We will outwork, out hit, and out hustle every team we play. We will build a fundamentally sound and mentally and physically tough team. Frequent reminders of the fact that other teams we play do not believe in this philosophy can be a great motivating technique.

[knighter]

You continue to be a wealth of quality information Saint!

[saintrad]

as do we all knighter. Thansk for the compliment.

[knighter]

that is why i LOVE this board....i love football

[sooner]

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Coaches Manual
2006-2007
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE NUMBER



1 COACHES CODE OF ETHICS
2 COACHING EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3-4 GOALS FOR THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM
5 STAFF EXPECTATIONS
6 TROJAN STAFF MEETINGS
7-8 TROJAN COACHING STAFF POLICIES
9 PRACTICE GUIDELINES
10 EXPECTATIONS OF A GOOD COACH
11 DISCIPLINE OUTLINE AND PLAYING TIME
12 PRACTICE RESPONSIBILITIES
13 PRACTICE ORGANIZATION
14-15 GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
16 COACHING PHILOSOPHY
17 THE HABIT OF WINNING
18 GOALS FOR SUCCESS
19 COACHES WEEKLY PRACTICE SCHEDULE
20 THURSDAY NIGHT COACHES MEETINGS (OFF-SEASON)
21-22 HALFTIME ORGANIZATION
23 HEAD COACH ORGANIZATIONAL TIMELINE







COACHES CODE OF ETHICS



The function of a coach is to properly educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. The interscholastic program is designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. Each child should be treated as though they were the coach’s own and their welfare shall be uppermost at all times.

The coach must be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, either good or bad, in the education of the student athlete, and shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character.

The coach must constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with the student athlete, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral contact.

The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program.

The coach be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and is responsible for their interpretation to team members. The spirit and letter of rules should be regarded as mutual agreements. The coach shall not try to seek any advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.

Contest officials shall have the respect and support of the coach. The coach shall not indulge in conduct, which will NOT incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.

Before and after contests, rival coaches should meet and exchange friendly greetings to set the correct tone for the event.

A coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student athletes special consideration.








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COACHING EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Coach’s Professional and Personal Relationships and Expectations

The need for precise job description specifications is becoming obvious with the stronger emphasis on credibility and accountability in coaching. There is a need for criteria to measure coaching accomplishments within the framework of school district objectives for their activity programs. These major performance areas stand out above other:

A. Rapport:

A coach must be able to develop a good rapport with any number of individuals and groups: team personnel, the student body, the professional staff (faculty, administration, maintenance, etc.), the community as a whole, spectators, officials, fellow coaches in the conference, medial representatives, and the parents of his/her players. Good rapport and an image of competency are invaluable for the coach.

B. Cooperation:

The district expects a maximum of cheerful give and take between all individuals associated in any degree with the comprehensive program. Coaches must work hand in hand with their athletic director, principal, and other members of their staff.

C. Leadership:

Diligence, enthusiasm, honesty, and love for the game are all part of a professional pride that should be exhibited by any coach. Personal appearance, dress – all should be exemplary. Dressing appropriately for practice, following practice schedules, and building positive attitudes are very important.

D. Discipline:

Every facet of discipline is the coach’s responsibility. Individually, the coach becomes a model of all that the program represents – observation of school codes, training rules, rules of the game, ideals of good sportsmanship, behavior of participants throughout the season – at home or away. The desire to do well, to win well, and to lose well should be emphasized. Staff, players, and spectators should be motivated toward your established discipline goals.

E. Improvement:

A coach must constantly take advantage of opportunities presented for self-improvement. Attendance at district meetings, rules clinics, special workshops, and clinics in specific fields and similar in-service training programs are a must. Keeping abreast of current literature in professional journals, newspapers and magazines are excellent ways of utilizing enrichment materials to improve in areas of weakness or affirmation.






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GOALS FOR THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM

The ultimate goal of the Trojan football program is to produce individuals who will be able to successfully cope in life both personally as well as in their career choices, and to develop a total program that would become a model of success and efficiency.

I. As coaches, we will make a definite effort to help our athletes to develop into well-rounded maturity. We will:

· encourage a broad scope of experiences in different sports.

· treat our athletes as young men and young ladies and expect them to act accordingly.

· give our athletes responsibilities for small things they have to accomplish (lockers, being on time, care of equipment, laundry procedures, etc.)

· expect our athletes to be where they are supposed to be, when they are supposed to be there, and doing what they are supposed to do.

· encourage our athletes to participate in other school activities and to be involved in student government.

II. As coaches, we will make every effort to train our athletes to be leaders.
We will:

· become involved with our players and demonstrate a sincere desire to be a help to them.

· teach our players that being a leader is not being overbearing, but it is simply being interested in other people and making them feel a part of the team.

· teach our players that a leader must have integrity so that a mutual trust can be developed among teammates in order that they will believe in each other.

· teach the players to compliment and praise one another.

· teach players to be themselves and not to act out a role they think is one of being a leader.

· teach the players that everyone has the ability to be a leader if they will develop those abilities.

· seek to develop pride in our players. We want them to learn that the feeling they have in themselves, their role on the team, their progress, and their value to the team is pride.

· teach our players to develop self-respect and a belief in themselves. As coaches, we must respect them as individuals and show them that we believe in them.

· give our players the opportunity to speak to the team to develop speaking skills important to being a leader.

· teach our players that a leader leads by their own example.


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III. As coaches, we will encourage our athlete to achieve academic success and will:

· stress that the learning experience in the classroom is the number one reason for being in school.

· recognize achievement in their academics through, i.e., good report cards, making the honor roll, making a class project, or being in the honor society.

· keep a weekly grade check on the progress of our athletes in class.

· encourage athletes to take advantage of tutorial time offered by the school.

· require compulsory attendance at tutorials if an athlete is not doing well in a class.

· visit with teachers who have our athletes to check on attitude, effort, and conduct in class.

· instill in our players that being an athlete does not mean special privileges, but it means more is expected of them.

IV. As coaches, we will make our athletes concerned in regard to their mannerisms, dress, and general appearance and will:

· teach our players that how they look and act is the primary area where a person builds a healthy self-concept of themselves.

· require specific dress for practice where all athletes are dressed alike to promote team unity.

· as coaches, be dressed a like to convey the idea that how we dress and look is important.

· on special days (games or special events) require special dress.

· require our players to show and practice healthy personal hygiene while keeping their hair clean and general appearance neat.


V. As coaches, we will develop, refine, and teach ethical values and will:

· keep our word with the players and be honest with them.

· teach our players to keep their word.

· teach players to be truthful, honest, and dependable.











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STAFF EXPECTATIONS

Staff – Success of any program determined by 2 ingredients:

1) People
2) Attitude

Positive Qualities in a Staff

1. Loyalty
2. Commitment (Family, Program & each other)
3. Competitive
4. Strong work ethic
5. Unselfish (No EGOs)
6. Passion for the game
7. Honesty
8. Good Communicator

WORK WITH ME, NOT FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PET PEEVES

1. I told them (hold coaches accountable)
2. Confusion (Never Clear)
3. Spotters (See it, can’t fix it)
4. Yellers (Not teachers)
5. Pouters
6. Lack of class
7. Ego-maniacs
8. Courtesy Call (Let Me Know)
9. Time Watchers
10. Complainers
11. Unprepared (Meetings, practice, games)
12. Non-flexible
13. No detail for the little things.






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TROJAN STAFF MEETINGS

Every coach is expected to meet on the following occasions:

1. We will meet as a staff on three different occasions during the summer. The purpose of these meetings is to become familiar with one another and better learn the offensive and defensive schemes that we will employ during the season.

2. We will have a short meeting at the conclusion of each and every practice session, scrimmage and game unless otherwise instructed by the head coach.

3. At all functions that involve team participation, all coaches, unless previously arranged, are expected to be in attendance.

4. During the seasons, the staff will meet on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. at the high school. Our staff will break down the previous nights game and then will break down our next opponent’s game film. Coordinators will meet later in order to go over game plans for the upcoming week.












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TROJAN FOOTBALL
Coaching Staff Policies

Coaching Relationships

1. There can only be one head coach.

2. Disputes between coaches should never happen in front of players. Handle all
problems in my office.

3. Loyalty – I expect our staff to be loyal to not only me, but to everyone, including the administration, faculty, other coaches, and players.

4. Communication – All things go through me. If there are any problems, talk them over with me. I expect everyone to voice their concerns and suggestions on how we can get better. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but as head coach, I will make the final decision. Hopefully, that decision will be ours, but once we make it, accept it and carry out the task.

5. Knowledge – Coaches must know the offense, defense, and special teams. Each of you needs to understand schemes to better your knowledge of the game. Any changes in the offense, defense, or special teams must result in a joint decision with me.

6. No second-guessing will be tolerated.

7. The main objective of an assistant coach is to bend all of his efforts to make the program and squad more successful.

8. Staff Unity – We must have great unity to be successful. We must not take decisions personally, and we cannot let our egos take away from staff unity.

9. When I give you something to do, take care of it immediately.

10. Be positive – not negative. I have never met a negative person that was successful.

11. You are the head coach of your position – become an expert at it. Take care of your kids.

12. Take care of all duties assigned to you – take pride in this.


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13. There is always work to be done. Don’t waste time.

14.To make a mistake and admit it is not nearly as bad as making a mistake and not
admitting it. If you are a good coach, you will not have any trouble admitting a
mistake.

15.Remember, you can always tell a good coach on how his players play.



















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TROJAN FOOTBALL
Practice Guidelines for Coaches

1. Keep our facilities neat.

2. Wear Trojan clothes to practice. We are all TROJANS.

3. Be prepared and always on time to meetings.

4. Be great teachers in the classroom and on the field.

5. Coach a player like you would want to be coaches.

6. I want up-tempo practices; coach on the run.

7. Coach through repetition, do the same drill and technique over and over until it becomes habit – coach from routine.

8. Demand the players to FINISH everything on the practice field. Do not overlook a thing.

9. Never send a player off the field without the head coach’s permission.

10. Strive to make your group the best on the field.

11. Don’t argue or discuss problems on the field with other coaches.

12. Never lose your poise on the practice field.

13. Make sure your players are properly equipped.

14. Planning and preparation in your practice schedule = winning football games. We must be detailed in our planning, so we don’t waste any time in practice.

15. Make sure your drill work is set up early and is designed to simulate game situations.

16. Always have a name for your drills.

17. Keep drills short, snappy, crisp and positive.

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TROJAN FOOTBALL
Expectations of a Good Coach



1. LOYALTY – Above all, the most important.

2. How is player’s play?

3. Relationship he has with players. Will they put it all on the line for their coach?

4. Has knowledge of all fundamental technique employed of all phases of the game.
(Offense, Defense, Special Team)

5. He makes thorough preparation for carrying out his responsibility at the practice session. He personally assumes the responsibility for preparing any necessary chart and drill situations to accomplish smoothly and efficiently the teaching expected of him on the practice field.

6. He is constantly probing his own thinking in order to assure that he is covering effectively all phases of the game for those players over who he has direct teaching responsibility.

7. He comes to practice every day with enthusiasm for teaching the game. This is not easy to do when situations occur during the day. Just like the players, don’t take problems to the practice field.

8. He is willing to devote his time tirelessly to all phases of the program – practice, counseling, film review, academics, game day – with the realization that winning football games results when those things are controlled. He fully realizes that to gain an extra small amount of excellence that much time and effort is required.

9. The real mark of an outstanding coach as opposed to the average coach is found in his willingness to personally assume responsibility for thinking out an assignment, and for creatively attacking problems in all phases of the program. The average coach acts only on a direct assignment, awaits for an exact spelling out of the assignment, and functions only to the extent that an assignment is literally spelled out.

10. He works constantly to seek new knowledge to become a better teacher. He is willing to go to clinics or visit other coaching staffs.

11. He provides solutions and not just problems.

12.See Number 1.






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TROJAN FOOTBALL
Discipline Outline

I. All discipline issues are ultimately the responsibility of the Head Coach. In some cases, the assistant coach may handle minor incidents without the discretion of the Head Coach.

II. Tardies/Absences

1. All tardies, including team meetings, will result in:

A. Camp/Progression

2. An Excused Absence is when the player has informed the coach, prior to missing, that he must be gone and the reason is excusable under the coach’s discretion. Excused Absences will result in:

A. Camp
B. In all cases the player must be ready to play or his playing time may be limited at the discretion of the Head Coach.
3. An Excused Absence during the non-game weeks, will result in:

A. Camp/Progression

4. An Unexcused Absence during any game week will result in:

A. 1st Time – Camp and limited playing time.
B. 2nd Time – Camp and a 1 (one) game suspension.
C. 3rd Time – Removal from team.

III. Disrespect to the team or to the coaches will not be tolerated. The result will be:

A. Camp/Limited playing time or both

IV. All other rules pertaining to the student/athletic handbook will apply.

**Camp is a consequence for wrong behavior, missed practices, or being late to practice. In the event of an excused absence, camp is not a punishment but rather an opportunity period – an opportunity to make up what they missed. Obviously, they cannot make up some of the team period or even the individual work, however they can make up skill level, agility, and conditioning.

PLAYING TIME

1. In all cases, playing time is at the discretion of the coaches and ultimately the Head Coach.

2. A player will play if:
A. He makes every practice (stays healthy)
B. He knows his assignment
C. He can help us win
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PRACTICE RESPONSIBILITIES

Dressing Room: Pre-Practice

1. Unlock dressing room and supervise.
2. Help out with taping.
3. Get players dressed and out of the dressing room on time.
4. Check out equipment left out the practice before and pick-up equipment left out before you report to the practice field.

Field Set-up and Practice Equipment: Pre-Practice

1. Take out practice equipment
a. Ball Bag
b. Kicking Tees
c. Scrimmage Shirts (CODE BLACK & shimmels)
d. Helmet and shoulder pad repair kits.
e. Medical kit with ice bags.
f. See that managers get water ready.

2. Set-up field equipment and stations
a. Put pads on sled.
b. Dummies out and stationed.
c. Cones.

3. Supervise players as they report

Field Clean-up and Practice Equipment

1. Put all field equipment away.
2. Take all practice equipment in and check to see that it is all there.
3. Responsible for keeping all equipment in good working condition.

Medical Needs and Taping

1. Take care of all taping and medical problems.

Equipment Coordinator

1. Check out all equipment and handle check in.
2. Repair equipment when needed.

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PRACTICE ORGANIZATION

1. Pre-Practice – Each position coach should drill their player on their technique before the start of practice.

2. Coach _________ will lead the team in warm-ups.

3. Players will line-up with seniors at the front and freshmen at the rear.

4. Special Teams

5. Team tackling/pursuit/Int./formation alignment

6. Individual Drills

7. Group Drills (inside, perimeter)

8. 7 on 7/Pass Protection/Inside Hull

9. Team (Offensive/Defensive)

10. Goal Line period (tackling/short yardage)

11. 2 Minute Drill

12. 4th Quarter Conditioning

13. WOW (Words of Wisdom)

14. Coaches meeting/film review/practice schedule










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GAME DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Defensive Coordinator

· Meet with head coach (discuss game plan)
· Taping/Equipment
· Go out with QB/RB/WR
· Sidelines – Defensive call/Headset with defensive coach in booth
· Check out opponents offensive personnel during warm-ups
· Make halftime adjustments for the defense

Special Teams Coordinator

· Issue Game Day soft wear
· Taping/Equipment
· Special teams depth chart/sideline organization of all special teams
· Charge head sets the night before the game
· Observe opponents kickers/punters/return men
· Drive equipment van to all away games
· Go out with QB/RB/WR
· Get back coach
· Assist in soft wear clean-up

Press Box – Offensive Head-Set

· Assist with issue of game day soft wear
· Pre-game assist with taping
· Go out with QB/WR/RB
· Press Box communication – offensive head-set with Coach Price
· Assist with soft wear clean-up
· Observe defensive personnel during warm-ups
· Help with halftime adjustments for the offense/defense
· Game day tape and camera






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Press Box – Defensive Head-Set

· Assist with pre-game taping
· Press Box communication – defensive head-set with defensive coordinator
· Observe opponents offense during warm-ups
· Assist with halftime adjustments
· Assist with game day soft wear clean-up
· Go out with QB/RB/WR
· Assist defensive coordinator with game day preparations
· Assist with check of head-sets before game

Sideline Coach

· Assist with pre-game taping
· Assist with Issue of game day soft wear
· Go out with offensive/defensive line
· Assist with halftime adjustments
· Assist with game day soft wear clean-up
· Get back coach
· Be medical liaison between head coach and medical staff
· Assist with offensive personnel substitutions








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COACHING PHILOSOPHY


Be a Motivator:

1. Develop PRIDE within each player
2. Develop PRIDE within your team
3. Teach that every play of every game is a matter of personal and team pride

Be Demanding:

1. High Performance Level
2. High Intensity
3. Monitor Improvement

Be Consistent:

1. Done right every time
2. Expectations regarding effort is the same for every player

Be Enthusiastic:

1. Encourage great effort
2. Praise great effort
3. Sell the kids on our program & what we can accomplish

Be a Communicator:

1. Grades & Citizenship
2. Visit with each player
3. Discipline (hold kids accountable)
4. Try to find what makes each kid tick









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The Habit of Winning

Winning is not a sometime thing. You don't win once-in-a-while. You don't do things right once-in-a-while. You do them right all the time.
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. There is no room for second place. There is only one place in my game, and that is first place. I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay, and I don't ever want to finish second again. There is a second place bowl game--but it is a game for losers played by losers. It is and always has been an American zeal to be the first in anything we do and to win, and to win, and to win.
Every time a football player goes out to play, he's got to play from the ground up. From the soles of his feet right up to his head. Every inch of him has to play. Some guys play with their heads. That's okay - you've got to be smart to be number one in my business. But, more important, you've got to play with your heart. With every fiber of your body. If you are lucky enough to find a guy with a lot of head and a lot of heart, he's never going to come off the field second.
Running a football team is no different from running any other kind of organization--an army, a political party, a business. The problems are the same. The objective is to win. To beat the other guy. Maybe that sounds hard or cruel. I don't think it is.
It is a reality of life that men are competitive and the most competitive games draw the most competitive team. That's why they're here--to compete. They know the rules and the objectives when they get in the game. The objective is to win--fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules--but to win. And in truth, I have never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, did not appreciate the grind--the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for...needs...discipline and the harsh reality of head-to-head combat.
I don't say these things because I believe in the "brute" nature of man, or that men must be brutalized to be competitive. I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly believe that any man's finest hours, his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle victorious.

Vince Lombardi

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SOMEWHERE TROJANS

Goals for Success

1. Commitment

2. Unselfishness

3. Unity – come together as never before

4. Improve – Everyday – as a player, person and a team

5. Develop mental toughness

6. Self-discipline – Accept nothing less than you best

7. Great Effort

8. Enthusiasm

9. Eliminate mistakes

10. Never give up – don’t accept losing

11. No self-limitation – Expect more of yourself

12. Expect to win

13. Consistency

14. Leadership

15. Responsibility

[runtheball86]

Coach Sooner -
Great stuff, Coach. Do you have that in another form (word or pdf or powerpoint)? Can you send it our way? [e-mail]

[coachjd]

just copy and paste it to word. Lets not turn this into a trade thread please.

[coachroe]

Every day I get something new from this board, great job coaches.

[CoachBrink]

That was awesome! This is the best site ever. I am getting answers to questions that I have not even thought of yet. Thanks

[coachcalande]

amen...this site would have helped me while i drank myself to creativity lol...just kidding.

[toprowguy]

Great additions. Thanks

I just copied and pasted all of the above I hope nobay minds.