Things I Would Tell A Young Coach – Part 1
While working on my current eBook, A Comprehensive Guide to the 2-3 Zone, I was looking through my files and came across something interesting that I thought was worth passing along to new coaches looking to get on the fast-track of success in this profession.
While there was no author attached to this paper, I don’t think I could have said it better myself!
There are 36 items on the list. Here are the first 15:
1) Relationships are more important than wins
2) Learn how to speak well
3) Be professional in all aspects – Talk, body language, dress – First impressions last a lifetime
4) You will be judged by wins and losses, you be the judge of your own values, morals, ethics
5) Work basketball camps to meet new contacts, learn strategy, understand the game
6) Attend a basketball clinic every fall for new ideas
7) Learn to recruit – You will recruit everyone you come in contact with parents, referees, students, administrators, high school coaches, high school players
8) Be positive in everything you do – People are watching (Image) (Perception)
9) Be willing to do anything for the team within reason
10) Talent is not over rated – Recruit Talent and Character
11) Know how to break film and become very proficient with X’s and O’s
12) If you want to coach at the college level – Have a very good player that you can give to the college coaches
13) Start your own AAU program
14) Make sure you are with a program that will promote winning
15) Become a personal ambassador for the game of basketball
