1.
Every child deserves to be coached.
2. I coach more than just
the sport when appropriate.
3. I try not to do things
that will hurt the athlete. Think short term and long term.
4. I plan all of my
workouts in advance and revise them as needed during the
season.
5. I demand respect and
show respect.
6. Academics come first
before athletics.
7. I use time management
and goal setting for both athlete and coach.
8. Having fun is important.
9. I do not tolerate second
rate effort easily.
10. Parents are part of the
process. Keep them informed and involved.
11. The goal is for everyone to
improve from the beginning of the season to the end and/or from the
last season to this season.
12. Retention of committed
athletes is important.
13. Work on relaxation, focusing,
and mental preparation.
14. Asset management is important.
15. I teach and coach to the
success process model. See explanation below.
I define the success process
model as a construct that produces results by breaking down the end
goal into milestone success points and simple segments that allow the
goal(s) to be understood and reached. That means every practice
and meet must produce a result that will lead to the final meet.
The final meet is the last success measuring point. In cross country,
milestones such as minimum mileage, the 5:30/6:15 first mile, the 24
200s, the 24 400s are established. The fitness course, Saturday
long runs, crunches, push-ups, rest days, course strategies, etc. are
all segments that go toward meeting the goals. In track and field, much
of the same milestones are used along with event specific drills and
exercises. Everything should come together by the end of the
season. It is similar to putting a puzzle together. You
decide where to start and complete parts based upon what's working or
which pieces are available, adjusting the completion strategy along the
way as needed.