Development of an Development of an Overall ProgramOverall Program

Professional FoundationProfessional Foundation

Coaching PhilosophyCoaching Philosophy ProfessionalismProfessionalism LeadershipLeadership CompetitivenessCompetitiveness Vision of a SystemVision of a System Team ManagementTeam Management

PhilosophyPhilosophy Guides a coaches actionsGuides a coaches actions

3 cornerstones:3 cornerstones: Be consistent in player expectationsBe consistent in player expectations Be preparedBe prepared Continue to learnContinue to learn A philosophy assists in development of a plan…A philosophy assists in development of a plan… A plan staff, players and parents can buy into A plan staff, players and parents can buy into

ProfessionalismProfessionalism

Promote your programPromote your program Check your appearance Check your appearance Time managementTime management Follow through skillsFollow through skills Be honest and respectful to othersBe honest and respectful to others You are the leaderYou are the leader

Teach/Coach Through Teach/Coach Through Organization and UnderstandingOrganization and Understanding

Develop a uniform method of Develop a uniform method of communication: verbal and non-communication: verbal and non-verbalverbal

Teach decision making skillsTeach decision making skills Simplify situationsSimplify situations Teach/coach in an enjoyable mannerTeach/coach in an enjoyable manner

Staff, Administration and FacultyStaff, Administration and Faculty

Treat staff members as professionalsTreat staff members as professionals Gain support of your administratorsGain support of your administrators Develop sound professional Develop sound professional

relationships with faculty membersrelationships with faculty members

LeadershipLeadership

Take the initiativeTake the initiative Set an exampleSet an example Hold yourself accountable for words Hold yourself accountable for words

and actionsand actions Have a vision for your teamHave a vision for your team Build a traditionBuild a tradition Have a plan or a series of plansHave a plan or a series of plans

CompetitivenessCompetitiveness

Work to enhance an everyday Work to enhance an everyday competitive attitude at practicecompetitive attitude at practice

Deal with Winning and LosingDeal with Winning and Losing Recognize the talent of your teamRecognize the talent of your team

The Vision of a SystemThe Vision of a System

Work within the parameters of the Work within the parameters of the head coaches visionhead coaches vision

Stay focused on the big pictureStay focused on the big picture Stay cued in despite setbacks and Stay cued in despite setbacks and

distractionsdistractions Understand the chain of commandUnderstand the chain of command Seek extra dutiesSeek extra duties Staff guidelines Staff guidelines

Team ManagementTeam Management

DocumentationDocumentation Communicate for accountabilityCommunicate for accountability Stay connected to each of your Stay connected to each of your

playersplayers Emphasize academicsEmphasize academics Address players’ off-court Address players’ off-court

developmentdevelopment Clear and precise team policiesClear and precise team policies

Team CohesionTeam Cohesion

Team is FamilyTeam is Family Create and maintain a supportive Create and maintain a supportive

atmosphere for athletesatmosphere for athletes Build confidence between players Build confidence between players

and staffand staff Deal with disruptersDeal with disrupters Define the role of captainsDefine the role of captains

Self EvaluationSelf Evaluation

Set Professional GoalsSet Professional Goals Set Team GoalsSet Team Goals Set Pre-season GoalsSet Pre-season Goals Set In-season GoalsSet In-season Goals Evaluate your goalsEvaluate your goals Develop a consistent and respected Develop a consistent and respected

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