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. I 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 the next
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.
16. Cross Country is not easier than PE class.
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.