STAFF DEVELOPMENT
A. Coaching Relationship
-There is only one head coach
-Never argue with another coach in front of a player
-Be prompt to everything
-Be a master of your position on offense/defense and special teams.
-Use the chain of command
B. Relationship with Players
-Use praise instead of criticism. Coach positively.
-Tell players what you want, not what you do not want.
-Be enthusiastic to squad- enthusiasm is contagious.
-Be realistic and consistent with discipline.
-Visit with your players after practice.
-Be demanding. The more you demand the more you will get.
-Never promise a player playing time.
-Respect is a two way street
-Care about and have a genuine interest in your players.
-Never put yourself in a position of equals with players
A. No basketball or activities with players
B. No bar policy with players.
-They refer to you as Coach. Not man. Not just your last name. Not ever your first name.
C. Relationship with students
No dating of any student at Otterbein.
Never put yourself in a direct confrontation with students
D. Relationship with parents
-Talk to parents face to face
-Never comment to a parent negatively about any players
-Parents are not allowed in the locker room.
-Treat parents the way you would like to be treated.
E. Relationship with Faculty & Administration
-Always talk about the program in a positive light
-Support all of our schools teams
-Be nice to everyone. Every person on this campus will be in a position to hurt us or help us on any given day.
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WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD STAFF
Good teachers. Complete knowledge of your subject.
Always be positive in all stressful situations. POISE-POISE-POISE
The members of the staff must have sincere respect for one another and must be available if another member needs help.
The staff must WANT to work hard. HARD WORK WORKS!
Get it done. No job is to small. The bottom line is results. Do not confuse activity with productivity.
Belief in the program.
Always try to improve yourself and the team through research.
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WHAT CONSTITUTES A GOOD COACH
-Thorough knowledge of all fundamental techniques.
-Complete preparation of daily activities.
-Complete organization.
-Constantly seeking to improve own teaching techniques.
-LOVE FOR THE GAME OF FOOTBALL
-Competitive winning attitude
-Devoted to all phases of coaching
A. Game day
B. Practice
C. Recruiting
D. Counseling
E. Film study
-He has the ability to carry out an entire task.
-He is intensely loyal, honest, and sincere. I do not want a yes man though
AVERAGE COACH- ALIGNMENT
GOOD COACH- ASSIGNMENT
GREAT COACH- TECHNIQUE
WHAT I EXPECT FROM MY ASSISTANT COACHES
To be loyal. Be loyal to the head coach, every assistant coach, and every member of the Team. Your loyalty must be vocal.
To accept, execute, and defend all policies, philosophies and decisions. Regardless of how important or unimportant they may seem. And to keep all staff decisions within the confines of the football staff.
To be able to be given assignments and responsibilities and complete them in an aggressive and timely manner. You will be held accountable.
To voice opinions in staff meetings. I do not want "yes men" or non-contributors.
To want to win and to want to do everything legally and ethically possible to win.
To study, research, and work hard to make yourself the best possible coach you can be.
To exhibit character and never embarrass yourself, your family or your team. You can't expect your players to act with class if you don't. Be a positive role model for players.
To treat players with respect and dignity. Always be honest with yourself and the players.
To be positive and optimistic in your outlook. Never doubt that we will be successful. Have faith in the team.
To always do more than is required or what is asked. Your work is a portrait of your commitment to excellence. The more you do the more success you will find.
To honestly desire and thirst for professional greatness, and to be willing to pay the price to reach the level of the elite.
To be pleasant to work with. Moody coaches are a drain to all they come into contact with.
To always be to be yourself.
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OFFICE POLICIES
Office Hours: In season we will have a staff meeting at based around the coaches class schedules(9:00 AM). In the off-season we will meet at 9:00 AM. These staff meetings are extremely important with our offices spread out and our auxiliary duties within the department.
Be prepared for meetings. They may last 5 minutes or 2 hours. Bring your responsibility, staff calendar, notepads. Have your responsibilities done prior to all meetings.
Dress Code: We will dress business casual. This policy is flexible when teaching classes. No jeans during business hours or recruiting. When wearing sweat suits wear a collared shirt.
Return every contact made to our office. I will delegate some calls to accomplish this feat.
Always be prompt and have all of your responsibilities ready for meetings.
Keep the office clean and orderly.
You should check your voice mail and e-mail daily.
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PLAY BOOK POLICY
Offensive Coordinator, Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator are responsible for the entire play book. Each section must be approved by the respective coordinator before handed to the head coach.
Each play book is the be revised each year. Updated, simplified, and streamlined. Improve all aspects of its content.
You must be able to put it down on paper if you expect to teach it.
The play book must be completed before summer break begins.
The play book should be a source of pride for all involved in its preparation.
Each year our play book should be improved, and adapted to the offenses and defenses we are expected to face.
Playbooks are only for our coaching staff and players- never lend it to anyone.
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DRILL BOOK POLICY
The coordinators are responsible for compiling and handing in books to the head coach. All sections of the drill book should be checked.
The drill book should be a means of teaching the play book. The drill book should consists of a composite of every teaching progression we use.
Each year our drill book should be revised yearly as we improve our drill progression. New drills should be added and useless drills discarded.
The drill book should improve yearly and evolve into a precise streamlined teaching guide to our football system.
Drill books should be completed prior to summer break.
Remember: It is not what you know that counts, its what you can teach.
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INSTALLATIONS
Coordinators are to complete the offensive and defensive 1st 5 day installations prior to leaving for summer
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ACCOUNTABILITY
Our coaches will be directly responsible for their position on campus.
These responsibilities include monitoring and handling:
1. Class Attendance
2. Practice / Lifting / Tutors-attendance
3. Minor on-campus problems
4. Appearance and behavior
Coaches must also provide a relationship of trust within their groups to which your players will come to you if they have a problem.
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