Coaching Expectations

Expectations of Coaches                  

We want every player to feel that they are part of the program and take experiences learned in football to help them later in life.  Being part of a high school football team is an activity that can help the physical and mental development of a young man. Our coaches should attempt to make each athlete feel successful in some way and let them know they are important to the team.  Not everyone can or will be a starter, but each can feel a sense of accomplishment and contribute to the success of the TEAM. 

·      As much as possible, we believe separate starting teams for offense, defense, and special teams to give as many players as possible a chance to participate. We will prepare our players to the best of our ability both physically and mentally to give them the tools needed to be highly competitive.

·      Football is a very physically demanding sport and there is a chance of injury, coaches should be expected to prepare young men with proper skills, techniques and conditioning.

·      We have programs both during the school year and summer with coaches very involved to help motivate your son. An athlete is missing a good opportunity for success in our program if he refuses to weight train, but more importantly a weak athlete is more likely to be injured when he does participate. With help from parents we will try to keep football in the proper perspective, but also the understanding of the importance of being a dedicated athlete.

·      Football is a game and should be enjoyable. We will try to make it fun in both practice and the games. Two things really help in making football fun. One is participation and the other is winning.  By coaches working to find a balance between the two, we hope that every player will have a positive experience while being a part of the program.

·      Players should all leave here with a personal connection from many of the Prior Lake Coaches that they have been exposed to throughout their time with the program.