Coaching

This book details the duties and tasks of a coach and also explores the often-overlooked responsibilities that go hand-in-hand with coaching: relationships among players; ethical and moral issues; off-season housekeeping; and concerns particular to head and assistant coaches. This new edition includes updated material on the impact of social media and the issue of hazing at all levels of athletics. Each chapter also features discussion questions to help inspire debate over common coaching issues.

Michael D. Sabock was an assistant football coach in charge of special teams at Western Michigan University. In addition to coaching, he also served as the recruiting coordinator. Ralph J. Sabock passed away in 2010. He taught professional preparation courses, including Methods and Principles of Coaching, at Pennsylvania State University.

Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Coaches, Athletes, and Ethics Ethical Standards Ethical Dilemmas Professional Ethics Recruiting Ethics Chapter 2: Welcome to the Coaching Profession Perceptions of High School Athletics Is Coaching the Career for You? Considerations in the Life of a Coach Applying for a Coaching Position Points of Decision in Your Professional Career Chapter 3: Special Relationships Administration Faculty Other Coaches Athletes Parents Assistant Coaches Band Director Guidance Counselors Custodians School Secretaries Members of the Community Members of the Press Athletic Equipment Salespersons Cheerleaders Critics Chapter 4: Desirable Qualities of a Coach Transparent Realism Ability to Organize Ability to Motivate Dedication Willingness to Make Hard Choices/Decisions Ability to Discipline Ability to Identify Goals Ability to Recognize Athletic Talent Ability to Use Available Talent Desire to Win Dislike of Mediocrity Ability to Reason Interest in Individuals Respect Enthusiasm Willingness to Work Knowledge of the Sport Understanding Boys and Girls Knowing What Makes the Difference between Winning and Losing Ability to Foster Pride Proper Use of Language Moral Standards Honesty Dignity Courage of Your Convictions Ethical Standards Good Judgment Consistency Fairness Imagination Sense of Humor Having a Plan for Everything Chapter 5: The Roles of a Head Coach Teacher Disciplinarian Salesperson Public Relations Expert Guidance Counselor Diplomat Organizer Detective Psychologist Judge and Jury Leader Mother Figure/Father Figure Dictator Politician Actor Fund Raiser Chief Executive Equipment Manager Trainer Citizen of the Community Citizen of the School Chapter 6: The Assistant Coach Philosophical Differences Applying for the Job Desirable Qualities of an Assistant Coach Chapter 7: Considerations for Married Coaches, Families, and Single Coaches A Comparison of Male and Female Married Coaches The Married Female Coach The Married Male Coach The Single Coach Chapter 8: The Recruiting Process The Recruiting Process Dealing with Recruiters Advising Students Illegal Recruiting Chapter 9: Off-Season Planning Evaluating the Past Season Conducting an Equipment Inventory Preparing a Budget Purchasing Equipment Providing Strength Training Choosing Student Helpers Preparing a Checklist for Required Paperwork Establishing Practice Times Dealing with Family Vacations Meeting with Prospective Players Corresponding with Players and Parents Conducting a Parent Clinic Arranging for Medical Care at Athletic Events Staff Clinic Organizing Your Staff Issuing Equipment Ordering Mouth Guards Arranging for Classrooms Briefing the Athletic Director Creating Player Notebooks A Coach's Checklist Selecting Team Captains Planning a Media Day Working with Custodians Planning Preseason Practice Games/Meets/Events Scheduling Athletic Banquets The First Team Meeting Team Clinic Chapter 10: Final Preparation for the Season Staff Meetings Goals Staff Clinic Coaching Assignments Practice Procedures and Policies Training Rules Discipline Conduct of Players and Coaches Coaches' Personal Appearance Scouting Assignments Cutting Players Travel Conduct Student Helpers Pregame and Postgame Procedures Pep Rallies Awards/Trophies Drills Practice Plans Picking the Team Written Tests Team Meeting Chapter 11: Issues, Problems, and Concerns in Athletics Parents of Athletes Attitude of Athletes Part-Time Coaches Drugs Eating Disorders Blood-Related Injuries Booster Clubs Men Coaching Girls' and Women's Teams Players Quitting Specialization Religion Crowd Control/Behavior Youth Sports Programs Officials at Athletic Events Title IX-Equity Legal Liability Emphasis on Winning Conflict with an Administrator Stress and Burnout Chapter 12: Coaching Points Appendix A: Tournament Scheduling Appendix B: Thirty Rules for Getting Things Done Through People Appendix C: Twelve Points of Successful Leadership Appendix D: Parents' Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire Appendix E: Players' Expectations of Coaches: A Questionnaire Appendix F: Sample Practice Plans Index About the Authors